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About
Have and To Hold Photography captures life’s most precious moments across San Diego and the greater California. With over 10 years of experience, we specialize in weddings, plus family, maternity, proposal, and couples sessions. From beachfront vows to intimate portraits, we turn your special moments into memories you’ll treasure for generations.
Overview
Hired 74 times
Serves San Diego, CA
Background checked
2 employees
13 years in business
Business hours
Sun10:00 am - 10:00 pmMon10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
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2024
2020
2019
Services offered
Photoshoot type
Photography style
Traditional
Candid
Artistic
Natural
Photoshoot location
Outdoors
Photo studio
Home
Office
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Elvedina B.
Jul 1, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
We recently had the pleasure of working with Nail and Pepi for family photos. The photos turned out amazing and Nail was very helpful with everything from outfits to locations. This was our first time having professionals photos done and couldn’t imagine having a better experience.
Details: Family or children's portrait • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location
Portrait Photography
Yanitsa C.
Apr 24, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lena was amazing! She took photos of me & my family, and we were beyond happy with what she did! I was traveling from Canada, and she was very responsive with communication and helpful with ideas. Very pleased with her photography!
Details: Family or children's portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Artistic (focus on composition, lighting) • Natural / environmental (photographed in an outdoor setting) • I'm flexible • Digital or online download • Physical proofs and prints • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Have and To Hold Photography's reply
Yanitsa,
We adored getting to know your beautiful family. It was a privilege to honor your mother with a surprise shoot while the whole family was in town and celebrate generations of love reunited for a short moment in time. Thank you so much for trusting us to capture this. Please, don't be a stranger! Loved working with all of you.
Portrait Photography
Ashley S.
Jul 11, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
Working with Have and To Hold was such a great experience. Lena was professional and very attentive to our wants and needs. There was so much effort put into editing our photos and video. I highly recommend booking them for any of your photography needs!
Details: Maternity portrait • Traditional / classic (looking directly at the camera) • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Portrait Photography
Maya S.
Aug 12, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack
Our experience with Have and To Hold exceeded every expectation and more! They did both photography and videography for our wedding on 7/11 and offered flexible packages and prices depending on our needs. The whole experience was so well catered to us. They truly made us feel like we were their #1 priority and communicated very well in the months leeding up the wedding and after. The quality of our photos and videos were phenominal and were delivered in a very timely manner. We are so lucky to have found such great people to work with and capture all the special moments of our amazing day that we'll get to relive FOREVER! Thank you so much for your whole-hearted, genuine committment to capturing our love story so beautifully. We will be using them for all of our photography needs as our family grows.
Details: Wedding • 200 - 300 guests • Indoors • Flash drive • Digital or online download
Have and To Hold Photography's reply
Maya, we appreciate your words immensely. The most important thing to us in this job is to create genuine experiences and focus all of our energies on your gigantic day, so I'm very glad to hear that was seen & felt by you. You both were so patient & wonderful to work with. Thank you for making us feel like a part of the celebration & being so hospitable. We cannot wait to continue capturing your love & your family.
Wedding and Event Photography
Dishti M.
Jun 3, 2024
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Hired on Thumbtack
They are absolutely amazing!! I flew from Des Moines IA for a shoot in San Diego and Lena and her team was wonderful. Very communicative throughout the process. Amazing work. I love the album they created. Would definitely recommend them for a shoot in San Diego.
Details: Couples portrait • Candid (captured in the moment) • Outdoors • Digital or online download • At the pro’s location
Have and To Hold Photography's reply
Dishti,
We adored working with you! Thank you for all your creative ideas and being so fun to capture. Best to you both!
Portrait Photography
Credentials
Background Check
Neil Pepi
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
We work within individual clients' budgets and also offer monthly discounts.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We like to chat about what coverage is important to our individual client. We share Pinterest boards of combined ideas as well as our own samples to figure out exact aesthetic desires. We enjoy having complimentary phone or Skype consultations to get to know our clients better. We also send out contracts for them to e-sign as well as a deposit invoice in order to be fully booked. Clients pay the rest of the deposit after all photos are edited and ready to be received.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
