“From the moment I found Danieka Erasmus of Picturist Photography, I knew I wanted her to photograph our wedding. I was searching for photographers in the Monterey Bay area and came across her Instagram, and I immediately fell in love with the way she captured not only the beauty of the nature around her, but real, genuine moments between people. Her photos had this way of capturing the subtle, in-between moments, and that was exactly what I wanted for our wedding.
From our first conversations, Danieka was incredibly sweet and so easy to talk to. We were planning a very small wedding, and the whole process could definitely be overwhelming at times. She helped give us a sense of what to expect photography-wise throughout the day and provided guidance when we needed it, which made everything feel so much easier.
On the wedding day, she was amazing. She was professional, thoughtful, and incredibly attentive to detail. She captured things I wouldn't have even thought to ask for. Even our guests commented on how meticulous she was about capturing all the little details and really documenting the entire essence of the day.
My husband and I also aren't people who naturally feel comfortable in front of a camera, but Danieka made it feel so easy. We never felt overly posed or awkward. She would give us just enough direction and then let us be together naturally, whether that was walking, talking, laughing, or just taking everything in. Some of my favorite photos are those moments where we were simply focused on each other and almost forgot the camera was there.
One of the things I appreciate most is how many beautiful candid photos she captured of our guests. My husband and I were so wrapped up in each other that there was so much happening around us that we didn't get to see. Looking through our photos afterward and seeing our friends and family smiling, laughing, and genuinely having such a great time was incredibly special. Danieka gave us a chance to see our wedding from a perspective we never would have had otherwise.
When we finally received our gallery and sat down to look through it together, it genuinely felt like reliving our wedding day from beginning to end. We got to experience the big moments again, but we also got to discover all these little moments we had missed.
I could not be happier with our photos. Danieka didn't just photograph what our wedding looked like. She captured what it felt like. I am so incredibly grateful that we found her and that these are the photographs we'll have to remember that day for the rest of our lives.”
