Wonderful Words From Our Clients
Morgan and Alex
“Bill is not only an amazing photographer, but an even better person. He gets incredibly creative, yet makes you feel comfortable to get those awesome shots. He did both our engagement and wedding photos as well as our video and my husband and I couldn’t be happier. Bill goes above and beyond to create beautiful memories to look back on for years to come. We couldn’t be happier with our photos and video and can’t thank bill enough.
-Alex and Morgan Huizar
Brianna and Lorenzo
Brianna and I appreciated your work and personality during our wedding in June 2021. We cannot thank you enough for making our special day so memorable and most importantly, capturing all the great moments of our friends and family. We couldn't have had a better photographer with you and Ana working selflessly together in preparation for our special day.
Without hesitation, Brianna and I knew that we wanted to hire you as our photographer from the moment we started planning. Bill, you have done both of my sisters' weddings and my brother's wedding... and they are all just as grateful! Your work speaks for itself and you are a man of creativity and vision. You really know how to make everyone photogenic!
From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you!
- Lorenzo & Brianna Vidales
Kiersten and Shawn
Bill saved the day! We had originally planned to be married at Catta Verdera on March 28, 2020. However, COVID-19 had other plans. We were forced to postpone our event until November. When I called Bill to tell him the news, he asked if we were still getting married. I told him that we were, but it would now be in our backyard in Yuba City. With only a week’s notice, Bill immediately offered to photograph our backyard wedding, while also moving our original deposit to our new date in November. Bill was a blast to have at our intimate ceremony. He captured every moment I could have asked for and more. He went above and beyond to make our day imperfectly perfect, and now we can forever relive our wedding day through his beautiful images. Not to mention, he was able to provide us with digital proofs within 24 hours of our wedding (not the norm, I’m sure, but it goes to show how passionate, generous, and amazing Bill is)! We cannot wait to work with Bill again in November, and in the future for any of our other photography needs. Thank you for being an amazing human being Bill!
Kiersten and Shawn
Samantha and Trevor
Bill is absolutely, undeniably amazing! Of course he took amazing photos. More than photos he captured moments. Beyond that he kept us calm and worked around the hustle and bustle of a busy day that had some last minute timing changes. He was prepared. He was also super fun to work with. He kept us laughing, and really helped make our day the best it could be. I am a "do it yourself for cheap" kinda bride, so my husband took quite a long time to convince me of hiring Bill. I would never change that decision. The photos take me back to the day, the colors are vivid and clear. Gosh I can't say enough about how impressed I am. He did a great job working with a large group photo (we wanted one with my whole, rather large family in it) and working around lighting challenges inside. He captured every single "Pinterest" wedding photo I can think of too which I didn't expect.
Samantha
Samantha and Trevor
Great wedding photographs help you to reminisce on your special day. But a truly great wedding photographer does so much more than capture photographs! Bill Payne is one of those great photographers. While we knew rain was likely on our wedding date, it was nevertheless a “major bummer” that we wouldn’t be able to take any outdoor portraits - or so we thought! Bill saw in the rain what so many others wouldn’t: an opportunity. While the family portraits remained indoors, Bill took the bride and groom out during a brief break in the weather for the First Look. Today, the print of the two of us - underneath an umbrella, glancing up at the sky with bewilderment on our faces - is not only one of our favorite pieces on the wall, but one of our favorite memories. We often look back on big moments in our lives and think, “it would have been perfect, if only this one little thing were different!” Bill saw the opportunity to take that one little thing and turn it on its head, and he did. In the age of endless selfies and snapshots, it’s important to remember that hiring a great photographer for your wedding is about more than just great photos. Thank you, Bill. We wouldn’t have changed a thing!
Trevor
Lillian and Bryan
Thank you so much for capturing all of our special moments during our big day!
We appreciate you! They turned out amazing.
Lilly and Bryan
Bob and Alysia Ithurburn
Thank you for all you did for us during the past year. You have a true talent and are very professional! And SO fast! This impatient girl appreciates the promp picture processing!
Alysia
Thanks for trying to find my good side.
Bob
Susan and Mitch
Thank you so much for helping to make our wedding extra special. EVERYONE commented on how great and fun you two are. Also, the pictures are awesome. You are an incredible photographer.
Susan and Mitch
Amanda and Alex Wilson
The most amazing photographer I have worked with. My engagement and wedding photos were amazing. He was professional, funny and really got to know me and my husband to help us relax and have fun. The whole day was amazing because of him. I tell anyone who is looking for a photographer about Bill!
Amanda and Alex Wilson
Madison and Josh Nelson
Bill was absolutely fantastic. We had him all day through all the stages of the wedding. And mine was long. We had two receptions and he was there for both. The wedding album for the package is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. It isn't just some photos shoved in an album. It is a coffee table book with a beautiful cover and heavy pages that detail every step of our engagement and wedding. We did our engagement shoot and ordered our invitations through him. He was amazing and was everything we wanted.
Madison and Josh Nelson
Jamie and Jake Dickerson
SO great to work with! Bill does an awesome job making you feel relaxed and comfortable on your wedding day and provided you with the best pictures to remember it by. He was hands down the best vendor I worked with and would recommend him to anyone!
Jamie and Jake Dickerson
Kendra and Russell Cooper
Bill is the best! He makes everyone comfortable and puts even camera-shy subjects at ease. He is friendly, outgoing and has a great sense of humor. All of his pictures turn out wonderful, he is truly talented.
I cannot recommend him enough!
Kendra and Russell
Dean and Dana Harrison
Thank you very much for the beautiful photo album of Kirsty and Alex's wedding. Dean and I absolutely love it and the photographs are amazing. Photography is your calling and your artistry really reflects your talent!
Dean and Dana Harrison (Parents of the bride)
Love and Family
Life is about Love.
Okay, maybe not everything about life, but certainly the best part. With life and love comes great moments. If you're lucky, these moments are remembered and cherished through photographs. I love providing these memories every time I photograph a session or a wedding. This is the reason I started taking photographs 30 years ago. Ninety percent of our business is referral based. Most of these couples have attended weddings we were working. They see for themselves how committed we are to provide the memories you will cherish. If you haven't seen us in action, we have a special deal for you. A free "try before you buy" engagement session, as long as we are open and available for your wedding date. This session will provide you with information and first-hand experience about our style, personality and product.
Please contact me directly for all the details.
Whomever you decide to use, we wish you a wonderful wedding experience!
Cheers,
Bill and Anna Payne