Ps Photo Media

Ahhh Paul! ❤️ What is there even to say? So.many. Things. I first met Paul in the fall of 2014 when one of my lifelong friends was married at the Misson Inn in Riverside. I was a bridesmaid and was able to joke around and get to know him. Her pictures came out incredible. We stayed in contact via social media. Fast forward a few years and after a 3 year split, my ex husband and I reunited and had our daughter and decided to re-marry. Paul did an engagement/family shoot and shot our wedding this passed weekend. You guys, I CANNOT say enough good things about this man. His talent is beyond words. And he is just all around such an amazing human. He is so accommodating, so easy going, so relaxed; and he will make you feel the same. His eye his one of the best I’ve seen and I’ve worked with countless photographers in my previous job. AND he will deliver all you pictures in record time. He also saved me butt when things didn’t go according to plan at my wedding. You will not be disappointed and I know that my family and will be using him from here on out! We love you Paul! ❤️ More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

When I started wedding planning, the first photographer that came to mind was Paul. He was the first and only photographer I contacted. He emailed me back quickly and was so easy to reach throughout the process. My fiancé was hesitant about spending more than a couple of hundred dollars on a photographer but agreed. Well after our engagement shoot with Paul, we received our photos, he looked at me and said “He is worth every penny!” We could not believe how beautiful every single shot was. We used our engagement pictures for our guest book and got so many compliments.
Leading up to the wedding Paul offered honest and helpful information about the flow of our reception (i.e. when to do the first dance, timing, family photos, ect.) and everything went so smoothly. I had guest tell me how perfectly timed everything was and everyone loved that Paul and his assistant for the day, Freddy, were accessible and constantly snapping photos. Now that I am receiving photos from our wedding day, I am in shock with how beautiful every single photo is. I cannot get enough! You can see the happiness and love between us and our families. People say that they wish their wedding day over and I get to because of the pictures I get to keep forever. One of the best decisions I made wedding planning was hiring Paul. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

When I started wedding planning, the first photographer that came to mind was Paul. He was the first and only photographer I contacted. He emailed me back quickly and was so easy to reach throughout the process. My fiancé was hesitant about spending more than a couple of hundred dollars on a photographer but agreed. Well after our engagement shoot with Paul, we received our photos, he looked at me and said "He is worth every penny!" We could not believe how beautiful every single shot was. We used our engagement pictures for our guest book and got so many compliments.Leading up to the wedding Paul offered honest and helpful information about the flow of our reception (i.e. when to do the first dance, timing, family photos, ect.) and everything went so smoothly. I had guest tell me how perfectly timed everything was and everyone loved that Paul and his assistant for the day, Freddy, were accessible and constantly snapping photos. Now that I am receiving photos from our wedding day, I am in shock with how beautiful every single photo is. I cannot get enough! You can see the happiness and love between us and our families. People say that they wish their wedding day over and I get to because of the pictures I get to keep forever. One of the best decisions I made wedding planning was hiring Paul. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Paul Schaefer did an absolutely phenomenal job photographing our wedding!! He was able to capture our memories that were 20 years in the making.  Our engagement session was so laid back and fun; he knew exactly how to bring out a natural reaction. He was always prompt and very responsive via email and text. It was a joy to work with him and I highly recommend him for your wedding photos!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Paul!Congratulations to you and your wife once again!We were BEYOND excited to recently receive our gorgeously appointed wedding album, canvas, and extra goodies we weren't expecting, like mini albums and a calendar! We could not be happier with our choice for a wedding photographer. From day one, Paul exhibited a professionalism and experience we felt confident with. We trusted his ability and talent, and he delivered above our expectations. Paul is a very approachable and reasonable person, and will go the extra mile to make sure you are satisfied with your photography. Throughout the process of our engagement photos to our wedding day, Paul got to know us. He is very personable, and has a knack for perceiving what is most valued and important to you as a couple. He then reflects that in the photos he takes. On our wedding day, he also served as time keeper/coordinator, helped with wedding dress and veil adjustments, and somehow still took every shot we hoped for on a backtracked schedule! Paul is always kind and friendly, yet can take leadership when you need him to. With 10 bridesmaids, this attribute was highly valued. Before meeting Paul, we interviewed and spoke with at least 20 other photographers. When I say, photography was important to us, I am not kidding. Paul was the first person that did not give us a list of what couldn't be done. We were never disappointed. We wholeheartedly recommend him for capturing your special day. Paul has the ability to photograph your wedding just the way you dream, and he will exceed your expectations. You will not regret choosing him as your photographer when you look back at the precious moments he captured exquisitely. THANK YOU PAUL!Tiff and Yetly More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Paul is amazing and his work speaks for itself.  He took my daughter and her husbands engagment pictures and we knew from those what we would get with her wedding photos and we were not wrong!  We have seen a few of the ones that were taken and it is definitely a tease of the wonderful photos to come!  Thank you Paul for all the time and effort taken to get the perfect shot for Brooke and Brandon on their wedding day! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Paul's work is impeccable. We hired him to do our wedding photography which included a free engagement session. We did our engagement session 2 days ago and already received our pictures. We were highly impressed and love every image. We were blown away by the quality and crispness of all the photos. Hands down, the best photos we have ever taken... we cannot wait for our wedding pictures!!Aside from the pictures, Paul was very professional and knowledgeable about the location we were shooting at. He knew the best places, angles and lighting. He is truly passionate and a master of his work. Thank you, Paul! We appreciate your time and the amazing engagement pictures you took!! We are looking forward to working with you on our big day!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

The most important vendor for my wedding was photography. I contacted about 4 photographers for quotes before selecting PS Photo Media. To help paint the picture, all of my other vendors I met and spoke with over 7 each - and even then I went home, talked about it with my fiancé, contemplated on it, then made a final decision. Not with PS Photo Media - as soon as I met Paul, I knew he was the perfect photographer for our wedding. He was fun, up-beat, matched my very energetic personality and, oh yeah, his prices were FANTASTIC (almost too good to be true). I booked him the same day I met him (seriously, that doesn't happen with me). Our engagement photos were included in our package and he had "sneak peeks" sent to me that same night. I couldn't believe it! And they were perfection, I cried at how perfect they were. I knew then and there that I picked the perfect photographer. I can't put into words how much I recommend Paul and his team. Our wedding photos were delivered faster than any bride I've known- and better quality! The website that he delivers photos in is user-friendly (unlike a lot others) and makes downloading easy. The quality is outstanding and he captures moments you would have never expected. It was as if we relived our wedding day all over again - tears, laughter, and lots of "aweee"'s. I feel like I stole money with how affordable Paul was vs. the quality and amount of photos I received. The best decision I made for my wedding and I'll recommend him to every bride I know - near or far! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

First off, what a pleasure it was working with Paul and of course, congratulations on his big day as well! After talking to Paul on the phone, I knew he was the right photographer for us. He was quick to get back to us (he wanted our business), he was accommodating and knowledgeable about The Mission Inn (being a recommended vendor an all), and most of all, his photos were NATURAL Most of our contact was over email, but in the final days before the wedding, we spoke on the phone and everything he confirmed eased my troubles and stress for the wedding.On the day of our wedding, the schedule worked just fine and we got most of the photos we wanted. On the plus side, he had Martina (Martina Photography, also a recommended vendor) work as his assistant partner for the day, so it was a double whammy of talented photographers. If you like photos that haven't been photoshopped, Paul is the guy for you. On top of that, if you want someone who embraces crazy quirky ideas, Paul is definitely the photographer for you!! I wanted to spend some time having a different "First Look," and thankfully I asked Paul for that. I was able to get my sisters to bring an In-N-Out meal for two, which they made into a boxed bouquet, so I could present it to my husband the day of. It was spectacular and Paul caught all the right candid moments. He was able to paint the picture we wanted to share even for the guests who couldn't attend.  Of all the photographers, Paul's pricing may be on the higher end, but it's no complaint since his photos did our wedding justice. We were extremely happy with the outcome and would recommend him to anyone else. We clicked and so did our couples. Thank you Paul & Martina for shooting our photos well, for joining us in a photo, and for making our wedding night a night to remember!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I've had Paul do my engagement photos and wedding photos. He did such an amazing job and his prices are better than any other photographer I looked at. So amazed at his ideas, patience, and willingness to go the extra mile to make sure the customer is happy. Thank you Paul for helping me look back at all my special moments and smile. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Paul is one amazing photographer. I have known him for years and has done multiple shoots for me along with friends and family and we are never disappointed. I highly recommend him! He is always wanting to ensure he gets an awesome shot on the first take and will go above and beyond to ensure your photos come out spectacular. I get so many compliments on how amazing my wedding photos are, some even thought it was a backdrop. Paul is amazing and cannot wait for future shoots. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

The most important vendor for my wedding was photography. I contacted about 4 photographers for quotes before selecting PS Photo Media. To help paint the picture, all of my other vendors I met and spoke with over 7 each - and even then I went home, talked about it with my fiancé, contemplated on it, then made a final decision. Not with PS Photo Media - as soon as I met Paul, I knew he was the perfect photographer for our wedding. He was fun, up-beat, matched my very energetic personality and, oh yeah, his prices were FANTASTIC (almost too good to be true). I booked him the same day I met him (seriously, that doesn't happen with me). Our engagement photos were included in our package and he had "sneak peeks" sent to me that same night. I couldn't believe it! And they were perfection, I cried at how perfect they were. I knew then and there that I picked the perfect photographer. I can't put into words how much I recommend Paul and his team. Our wedding photos were delivered faster than any bride I've known- and better quality! The website that he delivers photos in is user-friendly (unlike a lot others) and makes downloading easy. The quality is outstanding and he captures moments you would have never expected. It was as if we relived our wedding day all over again - tears, laughter, and lots of "aweee"'s. I feel like I stole money with how affordable Paul was vs. the quality and amount of photos I received. The best decision I made for my wedding and I'll recommend him to every bride I know - near or far! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Paul and Travis are seriously the BEST photographers and people I've ever met!!! They truly want to Make sure you get as many photos as you want and for all the photos to be the best photos ever! ! They did our wedding at the Mission Inn and captured gorgeous shots!! We were all amazed by their work!! They are very easy to communicate with and they are seriously so fun to work with!!!! Love them! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Paul and Travis were absolutely phenomenal.  Words cannot even begin to explain how great they were.  From the engagement shoot to the wedding, Paul and Travis made sure everything was to perfection and made sure my husband and I got every shot we wanted.  They were professional, but down to earth,  a ton of fun to work with.  Our friends and family were raving about them all weekend saying how much they loved them and how friendly they were.  They really made our day extra special.  I don't typically write reviews, but they were just too good to not brag about.  Thank you so much for everything! I will use them in the future anytime I need a photographer. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

As a photographer and designer myself, the prospect of looking for a wedding photographer was a challenge. I wanted someone who is creative, and also sensitive enough to make us look our best. We met at the Mission Inn Bridal Show, immediately I was in awe of Paul's photography, so artistic and beautiful. I thought the person behind the counter was a sales person, but it was Paul himself, humble, knowledgable, and charismatic. I am thrilled with every aspect of working with Paul for an engagement session and wedding day. Paul had my complete trust, for if it was possible to have good memories captured photographically, he would find a way. Paul brought extra photographers, all who treated my family and friends like best friends, courteous and helpful to my parents, professional, and the team did so much more than promised. The hardest part was selecting photos to share, every photo was a masterpiece. I recommend Paul without hesitation, he has a real gift, experience well beyond his age, and a lovely personality. Thank you! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Finding the right photographer for your wedding can be pretty stressful seeing as how important it is to the wedding. But choosing PS Photo Media was easy, and turned out to be a fantastic decision. PS Photo Media was one of several photographers recommended by our wedding venue (the Riverside Art Museum), but we decided on them after meeting Paul at one of the tasting events we went to for our caterer (Bon Appetit). A wedding photographer has one of the tougher jobs at the event, often looking like they're trying to herd cats, and I've been in a bunch of weddings where the photographer loses control of the event which means the photos don't get done. That wasn't the case with Paul - his experience and professionalism kept things moving forward, and when that didn't work his humor got the job done. He's been to enough weddings to know what needs to be done and in our case he was a life saver on more than one occasion, whether it was dealing with family issues or fixing my wife's veil. I cannot recommend PS Photo Media strongly enough. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Paul was recommended to me by my supervisor and her suggestion was such a blessing! He is very thorough, experienced, nice and punctual. He knew exactly where to stand us in what lighting and made every part of our engagement shoot beautiful!!! He took more than expected amounts of shots and made it very hard to choose just 1 photo for our registration table. I can't wait to work with him on our wedding day I know it will be great.  Thanks Paul for making our day special!!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Paul was amazing and so much fun to work with. Him and his team knew the venue so well and knew where to take the best shots. They made us very comfortable during the photos and kept us on time. He will be our family photographer from now on. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

My fiance and I just finished our engagement session with Paul in Riverside.  As two people who do not like having their pictures taken, Paul made us very comfortable and we had a ton of fun.  He gave fantastic direction and picked spots that had great light and architecture.  Having taken engagement photos previously with another vendor that did not turn out to our satisfaction, I am so glad we found Paul and got a do-over.  He will be doing our wedding in March and I am so excited to work with him again. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

AMAZING photographer who will do anything to get the perfect shot! My wife and I loved working with him, and he was always professional and helpful, as well as attentive to our needs. As two brides having a very unconventional wedding (with a Harry Potter theme), he was always there to offer cute or beautiful photography suggestions and worked with our personalities to get the right about of adorable or fancy shots. He went above and beyond to help us when our venue was completely unresponsive, and even handled our family of stalkers (i.e. everyone wanted to take photos while he was) with grace. Would work with Paul again in a heartbeat!!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Simply Phenomenal! PS Photo Media photographed our wedding at the Mission Inn in Riverside this summer.  Not only were the pictures breathtaking but Paul and his team made the experience so much fun. They are so personable and have an incredible talent for photography. They captured the very essence of our special day for us to always keep. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I was referred to by a friend who has used Paul for her engagement, wedding, and family photos. I e-mailed Paul and he got back to me right away, answering all my questions, then called me to set up a photo shoot. I booked an appointment with him for only a week later! We had Paul do our family photos: my husband, 3 year old son, and I (31 weeks pregnant). We had a very pleasant and easy experience with him. He suggested a beautiful location, which he knew very well, and showed up early. He was wonderful with my 3 year old boy and really captured his personality in the photos. He told us exactly what to do and captured candid moments as well. He was so easy to work with! We had an hour photo shoot, which was plenty of time, and he got so many great shots in that short time. He had our photos edited and sent to us the next day!! Most importantly, our photos turned out so beautiful and were exactly what I wanted! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I highly recommend hiring Paul of PS Photo Media to photograph any special occasion .... especially wedding & engagement photos. My wife and I contracted Paul to photograph our engagement and wedding photos this past year and we are extremely happy with his work. Throughout the initial planning of our engagement photos, Paul was extremely helpful with photo ideas, was available through phone and e-mail and always impressed us with his enthusiasm and professionalism. Paul even drove all the way down to San Diego to shoot photos of us in Balboa Park and the Gaslamp District!! During the shoot, Paul made us feel relaxed and at ease with his friendly personality and sense of humor, he helped us get the shots we wanted and also recommended some great shot ideas as well. The final result was absolutely  beautiful, bright and crisp engagement photos!!! We received numerous compliments from friends and family who saw some of the photos on Instagram and our "Save the Date" cards. Prior to our wedding, we had a meeting with Paul where we discussed what photo shots were the most important to us. This consultation along with the previous engagement photos helped us know we did not need to stress about our wedding photos because we knew we could count on Paul. On our wedding Day, Paul and his Co-Worker arrived early to the wedding location and took absolutely gorgeous photos throughout our special day. They were dressed nicely, were polite with all our family & guests and all their equipment worked. We are still pouring over all the photos and have trouble picking our favorite because they all are so great!!Paul is punctual, professional, creative and has a great artistic gift for taking amazing photographs. Please take our advice and hire Paul for your photo needs. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Paul is one of my favorite photographers and definitely my go to guy for all my clients. He does amazing work and his personality makes all my brides feel comfortable and at ease.

Reviewed on Facebook

Paul and his staff were absolutely professional and amazing. We felt like they were really enjoying what they do, it seemed as though Paul was like a kid in a candy store, so excited to take our picture and pose us and capture every beautiful moment. He wore us out, but by the end of the day it was extremely worth it. Paul and his crew were enjoying capturing the beauty of our surroundings at South Coast Winery in Temecula, CA. My wife and I were amazed at the incredible photos Paul captured. I can't wait to get a huge one over our fire place. Paul truly has a talent and a gift behind the camera. Thank you PS Photo Media. The Halverson's More...

Reviewed on Yelp

I first met Paul at The Mission Inn Bridal Open House, October 2012. My wedding was set with the Mission Inn for September 21, 2013 and I had just begun the planning. My one and only most important thing I had on my list was my photographer, so I was very particular with whom I wanted. Paul's photos took my breath away, and his cheerful personality was warm and welcoming! After looking over his portfolio, I knew that I wanted him as our photographer! When I asked for the date, September 21, 2013, sadly he was already booked. He said he had available September 7th, for a Saturday wedding. I told him to book us and that I didn't want to take the chance of losing that date! I called my Wedding Coordinator and asked if I could change my date because the photographer I wanted had that date open. She said normally they can't do so, but thankfully she called back the next day and was able to switch it for us!My Husband and I selected "The Mission San Juan Capistrano" for our engagement photos, and we were so happy that we did! Paul knew all the right places to pose us to make the photos turn out lovely! I was a little nervous with my husband being shy on taking photos, that we would have an awkward time. But Paul made him feel so comfortable and relaxed that within 20 minutes, my husband was laughing and taking it all in! LolWhen we got our proofs back from our Engagement shoot, I knew that we had made the perfect choice in changing our wedding date to have him as our photographer! Our wedding photos turned out amazing!!! I love that he knows the Mission Inn so well and was able to find just the right spots to capture the moments. My husband and I were beyond pleased with our photos and so happy that we found our "family photographer" Looking forward to him doing our maternity ones in the long future! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We have been using Paul for a few years for seasonal family photography needs.  He does an excellent job!  He's a great listener, and purposes to understand what you are looking to achieve.  Further, he is timely, responsive, polite, and energetic from your first planning phone call through the order completion.  Although Paul is both experienced and very talented, he leaves his ego at the door.  When I show him ideas of photos I would like to recreate for my family, he is always receptive and does what he can to make it work.  Further, I have 3 young children, and he is patient and playful with them as well.  This truly is a photographer with whom you'll want to build an ongoing relationship.  In our most recent shoot--Paul took the ideas we had and then suggested some more to really personalize it.  He takes note of subtle details in the lives of his clients and really works that in to the finish product.  There is nothing "cookie cutter" about Paul's work.  You will received an individualized product that uniquely represents your family.  He is adept at choosing a great time of day in order to capture the best shots, so editing is usually not needed.  However, he is very skilled at photoshop--should you prefer an enhanced look.  So what can you expect to pay for something like this?  Personally--I am shocked it isn't a lot more!  His prices are very reasonable, especially if you "like" his Facebook page and watch for package specials. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

We did our engagement photos with Paul and had a fantastic experience. He was vary energetic and made us feel vary comfortable. We arrived late to our session and he was extremely accommodating by letting us come back to finish up the picture I just had to have. He got the pictures to us vary quickly and they all came out amazing! I was vary vary pleased with his work and would/have recommended him to anyone needing a photographer. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My husband and I met Paul 3 years ago when searching for a wedding photographer. Right away we were impressed with his confident yet calm demeanor and the fact that he seemed just as excited about our wedding as we were. With our engagement shoot at Ponte Winery in Temecula, and our wedding at the Mission Inn, Paul knew each location inside and out and made quick work of capturing all our "moments" in a fun, creative way. He actually just did photo session with my entire family a couple of weeks ago and even managed getting my rambunctious dog to look poised. It's safe to say he is our family photographer now and when we start having kids he will be the 1st person we call for newborn pics More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Post wedding day: Thank you to our wonderful photographer Paul at PS Photo Media. I have been following Paul since he worked for another company since a couple years ago. It was originally my dream to have him take our photographs and things just fell together perfectly. Looking back, my favorite part of the day was reciting my vows AND taking pictures. We sure had an adventure throughout the day. We were able to see some sneak peeks on Paul's camera throughout the day and are MOST EXCITED about seeing our pictures! Paul was calm from the moment he walked into my hotel room; we just love his sense of humor. Even though I was running behind and stressed, he brought peace in the midst of craziness. He rolled with the punches and we appreciate his wonderful attitude and his ability to capture beautiful shots. We will always entrust our photo-taking to Paul to capture all of life's memories. More...

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