Peer Johnson Professional Wedding Photography

Peer Johnson Photography was fantastic. Everything leading up to the big day was very transparent and that is certainly appreciated when dealing with wedding vendors. The contract and terms were clear and concise and Peer was great about being able to meet wherever and whenever was needed. During the big day he was totally on the ball with a checklist in hand to make sure no important shots were missed. He was skilled at being "behind the scenes" and yet he was able to capture all the key moments throughout our event.The pictures as delivered turned out great. Simple, honest photographs which we will cherish for a lifetime. We would recommend PJ Photography for anyone looking for timeless, elegant photos of one of the most important days of their life.

Peer is the best! My philosophy was this; at the end of your day, photos will be all that is left. The photos were really important to us from the start so I interviewed a ridiculous number of photographers before deciding on Peer. Best decision we made! He worked with our budget to be able to add engagement shots to our package and I'm so glad he did; it really allowed us to get on the same page about exactly what our vision was. He was flexible, accommodating, helpful, professional and most of all talented! I chose to hire his amazing wife, Rhonda Johnson, to do the girl's hair and makeup. Great choice! Those two make an incredible team! I can't stop looking at our photos and everyone I show them to just "oohs and awes" about them looking like they are right out of a bridal magazine. Thank you Peer! You know we will be back for anniversaries and family milestones throughout the years!

Peer was so great to work with! He was prompt, very professional, very relaxed and has a great sense of humor! His photo style is very natural. He lets his couples be themselves on film so that the true nature of their relationships really come out in their photos. Nothing is overtly staged or forced and we love that about our pictures! Our wedding was on his home turf and it was great being able to take our photos in places he knew and was familiar with. He knew when and where we needed to be to get some really wonderful photos of us. We also loved that he had our e-photos back to us in a couple of days, our wedding photos were in our hands within a couple of weeks! We will find a reason to work with Peer again in the future, it's that much fun and that comfortable to be around him.

I can't describe how amazing our experience with Peer was. He is an absolutely incredible photographer - our pictures are better than I could have imagined. Every person who has seen my pictures have commented on the amazing photography! On top of the photographs, he has a great personality and was an absolute pleasure to work with. We actually had a lot of fun taking the pictures, largely due to Peer's style and personality (the 3 hour session went by before we knew it!). I corresponded with him several times by phone and email, and he was always very responsive. To top it off, he provided the pictures both online and on a dvd. I wish I could give more than 5 stars!

Peer's photography is better than we could have dreamed of. Besides providing us with the most beautiful pictures of our special day he was also wonderful to be around. He seamlessly wove around guests and caught great candid shots along with shooting all the important moments that we would want to remember. His friendly and attentive nature put us at ease. He is a true artist and anyone would be lucky to have him as their photographer.

Creative, prompt with finishing proofs

Peer was recommended to us by my makeup artist (& his wife, who I highly recommend). After checking out his website, and compairing it to others, we decided to go with him, because I liked his photos. He's not ridiculously expensive but gave us a high quality shoot. And as one other reviewer said, he's pretty invisible. My only "complaint", is he didn't crack the whip as I expected. He was really laid back, and focused on getting the shots. -Brides, I suggest you make a list of things you'd like to have a shot of. I was too laxed and gave no direction, and although Peer is flexible and actually got a lot more than I expected (natural shots of guests, shoes, swings on the beach that he previously scoped out), I didn't get a pic of certain items that blended in too well with the beach house party decor. (i.e. my unconventional guestbook was a large seashell shaped vase with seashells inside that guests chose from and marked their names on. We love it as part of our home decoration, but I would of loved to have pictures to show to relatives in other countries. oh well.) I highly recommend Peer. NOTE: He as the photographer, and his wife as the makeup artist make for FABULOUS pictures. Think Red Carpet!

We are so very pleased with the photos Peer took at our small Central Coast wedding. When we were looking for a wedding photographer, cost was a big concern. We looked at Peer's website and discovered the perfect match for us...extremely affordable pricing and wonderful photography. Our photos are unbelievably beautiful. We had high expectations after viewing his portfolio, but our photos turned out even better than we had expected. We would highly recommend Peer to anyone!

As an Art Director at a publishing firm I work with professional photographers all the time, so I know something about what it takes to do this well. Peer was amazing: he was professional, creative, understanding, listened to what we wanted and made our wedding relaxed and stress free! His photos are amazing, we think he was several places at the same time and was virtually invisible during the ceremony (which we appreciated). We are amazed at how he captured not only the images but the emotions and "feel" of our day! I was nervous about having my picture taken (usually I am on the other side of the camera!) but Peer made me feel happy, relaxed and beautiful. He captured moments from our day that we and our families and friends will treasure for a lifetime. We can not say enough good things about his service, the pictures on CD were delivered early to us, and the Pictage site will be great for sharing photos. Choosing a photographer was the hardest part of planning this event for me, and Peer surpassed every expectation. I would recommend him without reservation!

Peer was by far the easiest photographer to work with! He was professional, VERY flexible, and his pictures are beautiful. I personally hate pictures of me, but the pictures that Peer took were perfect. I was running late all day; he didn't rush us and still managed to take tons of pictures. We now have the option to print our pictures ourselves or use the online service that he recommends. We highly recommend Peer for your wedding.

Peer Johnson is clearly more than a "wedding photographer". We were in complete awe of his talent and extremely grateful for his enthusiasm and commitment. The pictures are amazing- we literally LOVE them all! We so appreciate the (apparent) ease with which he captured our vision every step of the way. He is a true artist with an inspired eye. Not to mention, a cosummate professional, and yet he made us feel extremely comfortable and relaxed. By the end of the day, our family practically wanted to adopt him. We are forever indebted to him and his incredible gift. We are confident that NO ONE else could have captured our day better than him.

Peer was PERFECT! I cannot tell you how wonderful he was on the big day! He showed up early which was super helpful and wonderful! He had visited the Holly Farm previously to get an idea of where to take pictures and see the layout of the grounds. Peer was dressed nicely in black and seemed to blend into everything seamlessly! We hardly knew he was there sometimes! My husband even commented that he was not aware that Peer was taking pictures at certain points and was pleasantly surprised to see shots of the festivities from different angles and viewpoints. He was also very courteous and helpful to not only my bridal party but to my guests as well! He took charge of the photography sessions and made me feel very unstressed and confident that i had put this job in his hands. It was a huge relief off my shoulders. It allowed me to further enjoy my special day with my friends and family. I would suggest him to anyone and everyone! I already have started to do so in-fact! I was so pleased by the whole experience and my guests even commented on how wonderful he was, I cannot help but suggest him as the PERFECT photographer to anyone needing a photographer for that special occasion! I would hire him again in a heartbeat!

I was planning a destination wedding in Pismo Beach, CA. I think the hardest part is trying to interview vendors and see if they meet the personal expectation that you expect at your wedding. Out of all of the photographers that I interviewed, I would have to say that Peer was the most down to earth-light hearted one that replied. His e-mails were thorough with an added bit of humor which made me realize that he was the best person for the job. Seriously, anyone can take a picture and photo shop it, but can a person really work patiently with a group of photo happy guests that keep taking his spot to take personal pictures? He did an awesome job! Though it annoyed me to see my guests constantly step in with their personal cameras he was able to move around get the shot and cordially whisk us away for some personal time.

Peer is an incredible photographer. I work in photography, as well, so my primary and overarching concern for my wedding was to have an experienced photographer and quality images. Not only did Peer meet this expectation, he exceeded it. In communicating prior to the event, he responded quickly and efficiently; since we were not from California he was helpful in many aspects of our wedding planning. On the day of the wedding, he began shooting the moment he got out of his car! He was markedly friendly and incredibly easy to work with; he was flexible to the point of meeting our last-minute ceremony location and time change. The color, exposure, focus, and framing of all photos were faultless. I could not have asked for a finer photographer or more perfect experience. For the price you will be HARD pressed to find better.

Peer did a great job photographing our wedding. Our pictures came out amazing!

From day one of contact with Peer, his responses were quick, any questions asked were answered clear and timely. Before the wedding and before I had even called him about timeline of the day, he had already scouted the locations, outdoor lighting for the best shot and the extra location in which we did our couple photos. During the ceremony and the reception he got shot after shot, yet his presence was not even known. I didn't feel ever like the photography was taking over the day. He was perfect at his timing and certain moments that I enjoyed viewing after the wedding. If you want a photographer that takes the time to know what you like, but also knows what is best for the shot, Peer is the man for you. We also had so much fun while our photo shoot was happening that our day continued with perfection.

Mr. Johnson captured our wedding and presented it to us like a beautiful story from the beginning to the end. I am recieving constant compliments on his photographs. He was easy to work with and listened carefully to what we preferred. He used his professional knowledge to make the best use of the various settings and lighting from bright beach to dim skylight. He also blended into the event seamlessly as he moved about. He even changed into black for the reception to further blend in. You don't think of it, but this is nice because I was at another wedding recently where the photographers were very apparent and it makes a real difference in the way people feel being photographed. I feel that it really helped him capture relaxed natural shots. He gave us copies on disc of all the photos in low and high resolution and in color and black and white. Nice touch, I was surprised at how much I loved some of the black and white photos- so glamourous looking. We were very happy and highly recommend him.

Peer was an excellent photographer. He was extremely flexible, professional, nice, and easy to work with. Our wedding was unique, located in a place that was hard to get to, and we changed start times on him- yet he happily worked with us despite these issues to help make the day go smoothly. He was a perfect touch for our wedding- uninvasive, yet it was clear he knew what he was doing, and that he was very experienced and helpful. We are very happy with how our prints turned out...he has a great eye! I would highly recommend his services to anyone planning a wedding or event requiring professional photography.

I truly had a wonderful time working with Peer. He sat with us and went over the overall feel of the wedding that I wanted. He was open to all of our suggestions and also gave us great suggestions. I selected an interview with Peer because of his price, which was a huge draw, but his talent far exceeds his price. My guests were very please with him and commented to me how wonderful he was. I have recommended him to several coordinators in the area.

Peer photographed our intimate, outdoor wedding in fall 2009. Peer's method was so unforced and organic that it truly captured the essence of our event. He was self-directed, yet accommodating. We are amazed at how adeptly he captured so many candid, personal moments and gestures on film—we are forever grateful to have these treasures. The greatest compliment we can give an event photographer is that he was virtually invisible; totally unseen, Peer created an emotional photo-journalistic album for us. Peer is pleasant, a joy to interact with, and made the few minutes of obligatory portrait sessions very comfortable, easy and fun. We can’t recommend Peer’s services strongly enough.