Testimonials

“. . . my recollection of life with one child has faded, but the memories you created for us captured the warmth, love, and look of our lives as we awaited our second child. Thank you.”
--Corina, Monterey CA

Working with McDonnell Photography is a can’t miss experience!!  They are very professional but comfortable and friendly.  The quality of their work sets them apart from other studios – you get fantastic portraits while having a good time.
--Suzi and Carl, Santa Cruz CA

“Ashley and Kevin are fantastic! They are a great blend of professionalism and personal touch.  We will cherish the moments they’ve captured for a lifetime.”
--Hise and Nicole, Monterey CA

“I can’t say enough – they are great!  McDonnell Photography cares. They truly care that they capture the images that best portrays your child’s genuine smile and unique personality. After I received the portraits, I felt so fortunate to have such beautiful photos to memorialize moments in my son’s life (and mine)!  I’ve never worked with a photographer who is so incredibly ‘kid friendly’ yet so professional at the same time!”
--Scott and Karen, Monterey CA

“These are priceless images.  We are so glad Ashley was there for Nadia’s birth - we feel so lucky to have them.  McDonnell Photography is Awesome!  You can’t ask for any better of a team!”
--Melissa and Paul, Madbury NH

“McDonnell Photography is excellent!  They are professional, friendly & accommodating from beginning to end.  We are so encouraged to know that great family portraits with young children really are possible. The McDonnell’s are great family people who take terrific pictures.”
--Seth and Shannon, Seaside CA

“McDonnell Photography is very successful and professional but it also feels like a friendship.  I really enjoyed our experience with them and would love to do it again. Even my husband feels this way, and he doesn’t even like taking pictures.  You won’t e sorry you convinced your husband to do this - you’ll love the outcome.”
--Madhur-Nain, Carmel CA

“Your willingness to travel to the location that I wanted, combined with your ability to put my children at ease made the images I was hoping for come to life. I believe that was as important a part of the success as your fine skills in photography.”
--Charles, Santa Cruz CA

 “McDonnell Photography is friendly and professional.  They were so easy to work with and we got our pictures back in a very timely manner.  They are really great – not a large company with just another customer.”
--Erin, Montery CA

“McDonnell Photography is fabulous!  I tell all my friends you both are great to work with and the results are great.”
--Lesley, Salinas CA

“ We had a fantastic experience working with McDonnell Photography - They truly go above and beyond!  All the time they spent with us prior to the shoot ensured we got everything we wanted from our maternity session. They are very professional with an extremely personal touch  - and they were amazing with my toddler!
--April and John, San Jose CA

“Kevin and Ashley McDonnell are by far the most flexible and fun photographers we’ve worked with & the photographs are fantastic!!  They treat you as if you were their only client: they always take plenty of time, have incredible patience with the children and are flexible to your needs- whatever it takes they will get the shot you want. Even if the children are not in the mood for photos they will do their utmost to make it fun and get some smiles and laughs. There is no such thing as stress with the McDonnell’s!”
--Georgina, San Juan Bautista CA