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About
Almost 10 Years of Experience as a Freelance Photographer/Videographer.
Weddings-Events-Sports-Graduation-Maternity-Family-Portraits-Headshots-Business Events-Birthday Parties
Work Featured: Sports Center, ESPN, NFL, Forbes, Apple Music, Adidas, 2PM, CFB on FOX, Heisman, 15 & Mahomies + more
Overview
Hired 147 times
Serves Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Background checked
1 employee
7 years in business
Business hours
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Square cash app, and Zelle.
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2023
2022
Services offered
Event type
Wedding
Birthday party
Corporate event
Bridal or baby shower
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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128 reviews
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Alicia B.
Nov 17, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I worked with Elijah for a mommy-and-me photo shoot and had such a wonderful experience! He was extremely professional and made both myself and my daughters feel comfortable right from the start. My girls truly enjoyed the shoot — he was patient, kind, and created a relaxed environment that allowed them to have fun and be themselves.
Elijah was also timely, attentive, and very intentional in making sure we enjoyed the moment while he captured it beautifully. This experience turned into such a special memory for us, and I’m so grateful he was the one behind the camera. Highly recommend!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • At the pro’s location
Portrait Photography
Samantha A.
Dec 1, 2025
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Wonderful experience! Elijah did a great job of looking out for photo moments and capturing each of our 130 guests. Excellent candid and posed photos. Also awesome personality, professional and fun rolled into one! 100% recommend.
Details: Wedding • 100 - 149 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download • Flash drive • Physical proofs or prints
Wedding and Event Photography
Connie A.
Oct 28, 2025
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Elijah was everything we could have dreamed of in a photographer and more. We had a 10 year wedding anniversary party and honestly, Elijah was the most responsive and professional of all of the vendors that we dealt with. He was an absolute joy to work with and the photos speak for themselves. The quality is just outstanding. Our friends commented all night on how hard he was working and how receptive he was to any of the action and fun going on throughout the room.
Initially I was very concerned that we had chosen a dark bar as our venue, but Elijah assured me that the photos would come out great, and he was right. My husband and all of our friends agree that the photos came out crisp, colorful, and absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Elijah, for your sharing your talents, for your professionalism, and for being an all-around great guy to have at our party!
Details: Other • 25 - 49 guests • Indoors • Digital or online download
Wedding and Event Photography
Chandler P.
Jun 22, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
Elijah did an absolutely incredible job capturing one of the most important moments of our lives—our proposal. His commitment to quality and storytelling is unmatched. Not only did he show up early and fully prepared, but he literally got on a horse to help pull off our big surprise reveal. That kind of dedication is rare.
From the start, his communication was excellent. He kept in touch throughout the planning process, making sure everything was dialed in perfectly. On the big day, he arrived on time (which was crucial for coordinating the surprise) and brought an amazing attitude that made the whole experience even better.
Even the raw photos he shared were stunning—his use of natural light, composition, and the way he centered my fiancée and me in every frame made the photos feel world-class. On top of that, the final photos were fantastic and delivered super quickly—a fast turnaround that we really appreciated in the excitement of it all.
We would highly recommend Elijah to anyone looking for a photographer who goes the extra mile, and we’ll definitely be booking him again in the future.
Details: Wedding • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors • Digital or online download • Flash drive
Wedding and Event Photography
Naweed N.
Oct 7, 2025
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Hired on Thumbtack
I recently hired Elijah for a photo and video session, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. He was very professional, punctual, and made everyone feel comfortable throughout the shoot. The photos came out beautifully clear, well-edited, and captured exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend to anyone looking for quality photography and great service!
Details: Other • Fewer than 25 guests • Outdoors
Wedding and Event Photography
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Elijah Hernandez
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Minimum booking price is $250 depending on location, photoshoot time and deliverables, but I am open to working with all and any budgets!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
A typical process would be getting to know my client and exchanging contact information with them so that they can view my work, and who I am as a person!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
4+ years experience with everything from sports to weddings and family pictures. Head photographer for the #1 High School Football team in America (Mater Dei, Santa Ana), contracted freelance photographer for Adidas, and my work has been featured on: Sports Center, ESPN, NFL, NFL Network, Heisman, Forbes, Apple Music, Adidas, 15 & Mahomies (Patrick Mahomes foundation) + more.
