LOVE + WOLVES CO -

Kristen Banaga

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Love and Wolves and our incredible experience working with Jake for our intimate wedding. From the very first interaction to the delivery of our breathtaking photos and videos, Jake went above and beyond to make our day feel truly special, romantic, and unforgettable.

Even though our wedding was small and intimate, Jake approached it with such care and attention to detail that it felt like the most important event of the year. His charismatic, warm personality made us feel so comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process. We shared so much laughter and fun, and his enthusiasm and dedication to his craft shined through in every moment. Jake’s talent is undeniable. From meticulously adjusting my veil and train to ensure every shot was flawless to finding creative and stunning ways to capture the love and magic of our day, he thought of everything. His ability to put us at ease while capturing raw, genuine moments was truly remarkable. The photos and camcorder footage exceeded all of our expectations. They were delivered quickly, and the quality and emotion in every image left us speechless. Jake captured not just the details but the essence of our love and the intimacy of the day. Jake is a master of his craft, and we are endlessly grateful for his hard work, professionalism, and artistry. He made our wedding feel like a dream, and we will treasure these memories forever. If you’re looking for a photographer who will not only capture your day perfectly but also make the experience unforgettable, we wholeheartedly recommend Love and Wolves.
Thank you, Jake, for everything!

Jessica Hennessey

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding photographer, Jake! Every single guest has raved about how stunning and artistic his photos are. Jake has an incredible eye for detail and creativity, always finding the perfect spots and angles to capture magical moments. His vision is truly unmatched, and he made every photo feel like a work of art.

Beyond his talent, Jake was so professional and organized. He gave clear and thoughtful directions for poses and made sure everyone was where they needed to be for their moments in the spotlight. It made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

I’m especially grateful that we had Jake with us for the entire wedding weekend. It all went by in such a blur, but his photos captured every single moment, big and small, allowing us to relive the magic over and over again. These photos are now some of our most cherished memories, and we’ll treasure them forever.

If I could go back, I’d hire Jake for even more services. His talent and dedication are unparalleled, and I’d trust him with any event or project. Jake isn’t just a photographer; he’s a true artist and storyteller. Thank you, Jake, for helping us hold onto the most precious moments of our lives!

Alicia Macklin

This is a VERY long overdue review, but as we approach Halloween again, I am reminded of what an amazing day L&W helped create last year. From the start, Ash understood the unique event that we were trying to plan and was able to help me make the vision come to life!! Shannon then jumped in and helped to keep everything organized before, during, and after the party. And, Jake was amazing as our photographer; I love all of the memories that the photos captured. We felt very well taken care of -- thank you <3

Chris Ram

YOU'VE FOUND THE PHOTOGRAPHER FOR YOUR WEDDING! Trust me. LOVE + WOLVES CO is the absolute way to go. We had an awesome experience and you WILL NOT REGRET THEM.

We planned to tie the knot near Yosemite in February of 2024, but had second thoughts and decided to elope in New York during our trip in April. So, we booked LOVE + WOLVES CO. and everything was set. That was until we changed our minds again, and booked a last minute appointment at the courthouse in Marin.

The Love + Wolves Co. team was incredibly flexible with our new date and were super understanding throughout the entire process, which was a huge relief for us. We appreciated Jake's professionalism and easy-going nature, which made working with him a breeze. You could tell Jake was passionate about his work, and throughout our entire portrait session, he went above and beyond to ensure that we were happy, and really showed how creative someone can be in one place!

Our photos turned out freaking awesome! I'm super critical on who we hire to shoot because I'm a photographer myself. So, we wanted our wedding photos to be different from the typical cookie-cutter images that you see from most wedding photographers, and Jake delivered something so unique to us. The photos captured our personalities, emotions, and love for each other in a way that was authentic and true to who we are.

Overall, we could not have asked for a better experience with Love + Wolves Co. and Jake. I highly recommend Jake to anyone! He has so much attention to detail, and was super friendly throughout the whole process. Everything came together perfectly and they played a huge role in our successful day!

Thank you, Jake, for making our elopement and portrait session so memorable and special!

Tierney Bosset

I had Ash and her team do my bridal hair and makeup as well as hair and makeup for 8 bridesmaids, my mother and mother in-law. I can’t say enough good things about Ash and her team. Starting from the beginning she was very responsive and easy to communicate with. I did a trial run with her a month or so before the wedding which was so helpful. She took all my feedback from the trial and my hair/makeup were absolutely PERFECT on the day. My wedding ended up being almost 90 degrees and my makeup did not budge the whole day. One of my bridesmaids, who has been in numerous weddings, made a comment to me after the wedding about how great the makeup was. Not only did Ash do such a great job, but she was also such a joy to work with. She is definitely the person you want to be there the morning of your wedding giving you all the good vibes. Thank you Ash!!!

Kokei Otosi

Look no further. Honestly. We hired LOVE + WOLVES for photo services at our 2-day wedding. Jake was the very first vendor I spoke to, even before we had a venue or date. He was a standout from the beginning - his work was beautiful but he also sent me a few venue ideas (before I hired him) as we promised to keep in touch about dates as those details came together. This is just his personality and it translates to everything he does. Jake (and his darling assistant, Andy) have an excellent eye for authentic and magical moments. He is a warm and most curious person, which I think is what enables him to draw out moments that others might not. He was so deeply invested in our well-being, our families, our cultures, and in our story. We felt so at ease in front of his camera, which has not been our experience in the past. I can't recommend this team enough.

Julie

I cannot recommend LOVE + WOLVES highly enough (esp. Jake for photos, Ash for beauty, and Corey for video). But I would also trust anyone on their team based on how talented and lovely Jake and Ash are as the co-founders, and how wonderfully dedicated and fiercely protective they are of the quality and aesthetic of what they offer. I poured through these reviews and all of the praise is true.

Jake is an unbelievably talented and creative photographer, but he is so much more than that. First, he really makes you feel that he cares about your day and making it special. I called him in a panic THREE DAYS before my wedding as our other photographer had cancelled. What a gift that turned out to be because Jake went out of his way to jump in and make this happen, and I know he gifted us with a day that no one else could've done. He knows every gorgeous spot you can come up with like the back of his hand, and he is a master of logistics! I had a vision of starting out with photos with the Redwoods in Muir Woods, then doing a ceremony at Muir Beach Overlook, and then ending with champagne and photos on Muir Beach, with a send off of jumping into the ocean. All within three hours and before the sun sets. Jake made it happen! He had vision and ideas for all three of these spots and made a legendary first look moment that incorporated our first date hike in that same spot. Even though it was an intimate wedding, I realized the value of having someone keep everyone on schedule, we really couldn't have made it to all these spots in such short time without him. Jake was prepared for everything and is full of creative, spontaneous ideas that made various moments completely unforgettable. I could go on forever about how wonderful Jake is, but one of my final favorite things about him was that he has the wit and timing of a stand up comedian. We were seriously cracking up the entire day, which made it so much easier both to enjoy our day and to act normally in front of a camera, something that is not my M.O.

Ash was such a lovely and calm presence to have while getting ready. She was so responsive to questions and ideas I had prior to the day. She brings a full and amazing set-up and made me feel like so subtly glamorous, really fitting the style of my dress. Her makeup job was so solid that after completely submerging into the Pacific Ocean, none of my makeup even hinted at budging!

The day before the wedding, after reflecting more on the fact that we couldn't have family and friends there due to COVID, I realized how special and important it would be to have video. So when I requested this the day before the wedding, Corey was all over it! He had so many solutions for getting good quality sound despite our windy outdoor spot. Like Jake and Ash, he also had such a lovely energy and a hilarious sense of humor, so it was a pleasure to spend so much of our day with him as well.

LOVE + WOLVES will completely take care of you on your big day, and will find numerous ways to make it epically special. That is reason enough to beam about them. Thennnn we got our preview photos (242 of them!) less than 24 hours later and they are s t u n n i n g.

Jake and the team at LOVE + WOLVES are talented, lovely, and so fun to work with. I truly cannot recommend them highly enough.

Aster May

I cannot recommend Love + Wolves CO enough! The pictures turned out absolutely gorgeous -- the little details Jake was able to catch in addition to the way he was able to capture our personalities was absolutely phenomenal! We could not have found a better fit as a photographer!