Amy Doan Photography

Finding a professional photographer can be a little challenging. I’m a first-​time homebuyer and I wanted to hired the perfect person to capture this special moment. I found Amy through mutual friends and after looking at her work I decided to give her a call. I inquire a few days later she was very accommodating with my schedule, asked me a couple of questions to better assist me. The day of the photoshoot she arrived a couple minutes before, which I loved because punctuality is very import to me. Amy remained very professional through the photoshoot and made us feel very comfortable. We took several pictures and the next thing we knew the session was over, time goes by fast when you’re having fun! Overall we had a wonderful experience, we got the photos sooner than we thought and they were absolutely breathtaking. The photos are now display in my house and every time I see them I can’t help but smile!

Trying to find a great photographer is not easy let alone for my engagement pictures. I was looking for someone that was very professional, knowledgeable, creative and personable. I was so excited to find Amy. She is a great listener and impressed me with the little details when describing the art of photography. It’s easy to take pictures but not everyone can capture emotions and memories. I really liked how she scoped out the location which she suggested after our interview. It was exactly what we were looking for. She made our appointment based on the natural light, crowdedness, and overall feel for what we wanted. She was helpful from wardrobe suggestions to creative shoots. She made the entire photoshoot comfortable and very natural. She was so attentive to every detail, from a few hairs getting in the way, to shadows, background color, and much more. The constant communication was very helpful especially when you are not used to posing. Her turn around time for the pictures was quick and she was always available. Very skilled in her art and a total professional. She is prompt and overall has a wonderful experience thanks to her engagement photography. I will be booking her for future photoshoots.

My fiancé kept bugging me about getting someone for our engagement photography. So glad that we chose Amy. Where do I start. We needed photos snapped to be displayed at our engagement party and reached out to Amy for help. She was so gracious and welcoming to our ideas. She met us at Balboa Park on an early Sunday morning before the crowds came. Amy was so easy to work with as she made both my fiancé and myself feel comfortable during the whole shoot (despite it being the first time both of us were doing a photo shoot). She knew exactly where to go for the best shots and just allowed us to act natural through out the whole shoot. I asked her how she knew where the best shots were and she told me she showed up about 2 hours earlier to scope out the location (extra points there).
Despite her mentioning that she already shot there previously, she still came early to scope out the location again. She even brought props for us to use that we were not expecting which made it even more fun and allowed us to be comfortable. From a guy’s standpoint, standing there and posing is not something we do naturally. Amy had ways to allow myself to relax and capture moments and not pictures. She highlighted our personality and style beautifully and I would recommend her for any of your photography needs. The engagement pictures came out great!
THANK YOU AMY!!!

As good as it gets !!! 5 STARS in my book !
My bf and I decided to do our first couple’s photo shoot to celebrate our anniversary and decided on ‘Amy Doan Photography.‘
From the get-​go Amy was professional, organized, accomodating, and a delight to work with. She made our first experience effortless and very comfortable. I get really nervous and shy when taking professional shots. This was a challenge, but Amy really made the experience relaxing, fun, and enjoyable.
She gave us ideas of where to have the photo shoot and we eventually decided on a picnic theme at a local park in Del Mar. She also informed us ahead of time of the attire and colors to wear. Since it was outdoors and springtime, we decided to have a pop of color. I wore a tangerine dress and my bf wore a more neutral white collard shirt and jeans.
Whenever I had any questions and/​or concerns she was quick to respond and was always open to hear my suggestions. With all the information that she provided, I felt more and more excited and confident about the photo shoot.
The day of the shoot was a ‘magical’ experience. We met at a specific time and she provided a lot of the props: flowers, luggages, coke bottles, picnic blanket, etc. I also was able to contribute a picnic basket. She also had an assistant who helped with the lighting. He was also a delight to work with and very easygoing.
Amy has a very creative mind and she knew right off the bat what she wanted out of the photo shoot. I loved her photographic style. It’s not over the top or harsh, but the complete opposite. He pictures are very subtle and natural. It also has an old school timeless/​vintage look and the quality is raw and true to life. Her pictures tell a story, which I appreciate.
Two hours of shooting flew by and I was more than happy and confident with the shots taken. I really felt that she captured the beauty and essence of our relationship through her lenses. You can feel the emotions through her photos and that takes a special photographer to capture that. We were more than impressed with the outcome.
Most importantly, I can tell that Amy loves what she does and it shows through her work. Her passion and hard work are what sets her apart from other photographers.
She is genuine and dependable and we really felt at ease throughout the whole process. I would definitely recommend ‘Amy Doan Photography’ !
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You won’t be disappointed !

Amy is fantastic! Super talented, patient and makes you feel very comfortable. She creates a personalized experience and listens to your ideas. My boyfriend and I threw a curveball into the mix by having our new puppy join us for the photo shoot and she got some amazing pictures for us which was no easy feat getting the pup’s attention while snapping away. I can be picky about pictures but I honestly loved them all. Amy is super friendly and laidback making the shoot really easy and enjoyable.
I should add that we were co-​workers in a past life where she did amazing graphic design work so I know she’s super reliable, business-​savvy and creative on all fronts. She nailed it! Thanks Amy!