Machi
Foxglen, Irvine, CA
(19)
Foxglen, Irvine, CA
(19)
I was born in Italy, lived in Israel till I was 21, and moved to NYC to study arts and photography.
Currently based in Irvine, CA.
A father to a 3 years old, a surfer, pianist, photographer and thinker.
My shooting style is photojournalistic, which means I seek for the real, authentic moments, the one who tells a story and display asa many emotions possible.
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19 customer reviews
Tanya W.
I had the pleasure of enlisting Machi's services for my mother-in-law's 60th birthday celebration. The photographs turned out to be exceptional, beautifully capturing the essence of this milestone event. My in-laws, along with all of us, were thoroughly impressed with Machi's vibrant energy and professional approach, a sentiment that was echoed multiple times throughout the event. Machi perfectly understood our request for documentary style photography, delivering exactly that with a keen eye for detail and emotion. More...
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Tanisha L.
Machi is amazing. I am extremely impressed with my civil ceremony photos taken at the old courthouse in Santa Ana. To start, Machi setup a phone call to discuss what I wanted to capture. Machi confirmed the appointment with me and he arrived before I did on my ceremony date. He sent a friendly photo to identify himself and met us outside the entrance. Machi was really great about giving directions. He worked well with my busy kids and elderly family members. Machi took great photos. My Husband and I are pleased. Machi was able to return the photos in 2 days. I received quotes from other photographers that sold digital images in packages. Machi gave us all of the digital images over 200 pictures in our one hour session. I will definitely book Machi again. More...
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Vaishnavi r.
We hired Machi for our courthouse wedding in Santa Ana and it was the best thing we did!! His pictures are outstanding!! We got so many compliments from friends and family on the pictures. He was also AMAZING to work with, made us feel so comfortable throughout the session, gave us the right amount of direction (I was a bit shy at first to pose but he made it so easy!). Really lucky to have found Machi and he delivered high quality edited photos in less than 24 hours to us!! Thank you so much Machi!!! More...
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Katy k.
Seriously a very talented photographer… his pr
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Frank H.
Machi was absolutely perfect. This was a session with my son who just turned 18. Made it awesome! He was fun, responsive, and a true pro at what he does. I will refer him to everyone and use him again 100%. More...
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May r.
Machi was our favorite service provider. He was super professional, kept a smile on his face the entire time, was very attentive to our needs and made sure to make us all look wonderful effortlessly. Very polite and friendly, but on point and direct when needed to be. With a lot of patience and kindness, he managed to deliver the best results, and we are so thrilled with the pictures we got. Highly recommended! it was a wonderful experience. Thank you so very much Machi! More...
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Elad M.
I recently had the pleasure of working with an exceptional photographer - Machi. His attention to detail and creative approach truly captured the essence of the moment. The final photos exceeded my expectations, showcasing a perfect blend of professionalism and artistry. I highly recommend his services for anyone seeking stunning, high-quality work! Thank you Machi, looking forward to work with you again! More...
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Omer D.
Machi did my professional photos for my business and did an amazing job. He's a professional yet also pleasant and easy going. It was a pleasure working with him and I would highly recommend him for any kind of photography. More...
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Zach S.
Machi was incredible, the whole experience was super enjoyable! He went above and beyond with guiding us for different shots. I couldn’t recommend him enough, you will be incredibly happy with the photos and memories you get back! More...
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Ilai Tuil
(Translated by Google) Haim took us to a special photography day in the Dead Sea and the craters (from the sunrise!) and did everything to capture the best and highest quality photos available! And the result, perfect!(Original) (!) !, ! More...
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שירה שמעוני (Shira Shimoni)
(Translated by Google) Haim was the photographer at our wedding!From the beginning the communication with him was super pleasant, supportive and friendly! On the day itself, he was the most professional, identifying locations and moments on the fly.From the moment I arrived at the hall, I was very afraid of being too aware of the camera, but luckily I didn't feel it at all (for the better), and he caught the most beautiful moments from the side.Thank you Haim (Original) ! , ! , . ( ), . More...
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יעל נחשון
(Translated by Google) There are no photographers like Haim!We did pregnancy photos. I arrived with a lot of worries and I didn't feel comfortable at first. However, I'm eight months... and he just made me feel the most beautiful! We felt most comfortable and it was a fun and exciting day! And the photos just came out special beautiful and full of magic!Love you Haim! See you at the 1 year old photos!(Original) ! ... ! ! ! ! ! More...
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Lili Ryu
(Translated by Google) Haim did portrait photography for my husband.The experience with him was pleasant, professional and smooth. The photos turned out great and flattering!Highly recommend it!(Original) . , . ! ! More...
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itai sharabi
(Translated by Google) Haim Tselem is a very high and professional photographer, but this is only a marginal issue in relation to the wonderful human being that he is. Anyone who gets to meet him is guaranteed an unforgettable photography experience(Original) , . More...
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Lilu LJ
The Best ever! Amazing Job, quality, nice an incredible experienced!
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ערן עצמון
(Translated by Google) I came to photograph lives and refrained from advertising only! Which I don't usually do.intuition! I will discover an amazing person from the first conversation!! Empathetic, patient, and very to the point. So we scheduled photo shoots. The experience was equally amazing!!! First of all, everything for the customer patiently there is no summer!! Ideas, thinking outside the box, and the result wow wow!! In short, amazing, amazing!! Highly recommend!!!! Life experience!!(Original) ! .!! !! , , . . !!! , !! , , !! !! !!!! !! More...
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Noa Saar
(Translated by Google) The best photographer there is!We took photos for a whole day for members of the management, Haim was patient and made sure that every employee got a beautiful photo! All the employees left with a smile on their faces!Thank you Chaim for the warm attitude, there is no doubt that we will order him again!(Original) ! , ! ! , ! More...
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Yuval Illuz
צלם מושלם ואדם מקסים שיודע תמיד להתאים את עצמו לאווירה ולהוציא את התמונות הטובות ביותר בכל סיטואציה. יצא לי לעבוד עם חיים במגוון אירועים עסקיים, פורטרטים וגם אירועים אישיים כולל מסיבות והופעות - כל פעם אני נפעם מחדש. הרגע הזה שהוא שולח את הגלריה שלו ואני אומר וואו מאיפה זה הגיע... תמיד עם חיוך, תמיד עם אנרגיות טובות וכל המצולמים מחמיאים על איזה צלם מעולה הבאתי :) More...
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Ariel Amedi
הכרתי את חיים דרך חבר משותף שהמליץ לי לפנות אליו. חיפשתי צלם לסדרת צילומים עצמיים. לא ידעתי למה לצפות, ולא ידעתי כיצד האינטראקציה תהיה. חששתי קצת מאחר ואין לי שום נסיון קודם, אני לא מהאנשים שאוהבים בדר"כ להצטלם בעצמם, ומעולם לא ניגשתי לסדרת תצלומים מעין זו. חיים אדם מיוחד ומקצוען אמיתי. הוא מבחינתי התעלה מעל ומעבר לכל ציפיה וגרם לי לסיים את יום הצילומים עם חיוך רחב והרגשה טובה בלב. הוא ידע ליצור אווירה מעולה מהרגע הראשון שנפגשנו, אווירה חברית ונעימה שגרמה לי להרגיש נינוח וקליל וזה ניכר בצילומים שיצאו בהחלט לשביעות רצוני. הוא ידע לשלב בין הרצונות שלי ובין הנסיון שלו, ידע להקשיב ולתת מקום לרעיונות שלי אבל יחד עם זאת להוביל את סדרת התצלומים באופן יעיל ומקצועי ולא "להיתקע" היכן שלא צריך. הצילומים יצאו מעולה וריגשו אותי, ושמחתי מאוד לעבוד איתו. מומלץ בחום ! מקצוען אמיתי ואדם נעים הליכות. More...
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Using light, the surroundings as background and unique compositions, a long side with making my couples be engaged with their moment and one another. That will make the picture great.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
What are you looking to get in the final results?
What makes you feel comfortable and uncomfortable?
What are your expectation from me as the photographer?
What do you love most about your job?
Its free, its random, its forcing me to be creative on the spot.
The challenge of reading people, understand them and what drives them.
Breaking the ice and making my clients turn into my friends by the end of the session.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The fact I love photography and the need to keep my individual style without any specific instructions or boundaries.
Why should our clients choose you?
My spirit is my best trade. I care about my clients and I make them feel it with everything I do - from the beginning to the end.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
No, it most be face to camera.
My entire business is photography and interactions. I can't have my business without one of those.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I wore a mask, I didn't shake hands and I took all the vaccines.
Wedding photography
A full day tag-a-long, from the getting ready moments till the last move on the dance floor.
Very kind, friendly, polite and attentive individual, with lots of creativity and sense of humor. Specialize in making my clients feel comfortable and at ease, to bring the best out of them while having fun.
My photojournalistic approach helps bringing the real emotions from the event and the most authentic, once in a life time, moments.
My main goal is to create the most artistic images with my couples and make the experience last through the final images.
Engegement photography
Capturing the unique honeymoon phase of my loving couples and making sure we bring the real, authentic moments, most creative shots possible, in order to show the love burst between the couple.
Headshot photography
Professional or creative imaging, made in order to exhibit the intention and need of my clients.
Presentation is key in successful business and this is the goal- to make my individuals POP.
