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Composition
Vision
Raphael’s connection to the beach and ability to capture families in such a meaningful setting are unmatched. As a Long Beach local, he brings a unique perspective to every session, from recommending the perfect location to making the most of the light, weather, and surroundings.
As a father, he knew exactly how to engage our children and capture their personalities naturally. His care, talent, and attention to detail are evident in every photo, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Raphael himself is truly extraordinary. He is one of the kindest, most respectful, thoughtful, and genuinely caring professionals we’ve ever had the pleasure of working with. Finding someone who runs a business with this level of integrity, warmth, and dedication is incredibly rare and we feel we hit the jackpot!
Raphael made the entire experience effortless. He was attentive without ever being intrusive, creative without being overbearing, and he captured every moment with such heart and true artistry. He anticipated what we needed before we even realized it and treated our family like his own.
We are so impressed with Raphael's ability to "capture the moment" without asking us to pose. He made us feel so comfortable with candids.
The Schwartz Family | Family Session
Kristie Lieberman | Sweet 16
Lori M. | Couples Session
Melissa W. | Wedding
Salvatore Tinervia | Engagement
Tamar Auerbach | Headshots
Kathryn Fitzgerald | Headshots
Deena Maddox | Social Media Editing
My husband and I hired Raphael to photograph our wedding after searching for someone who would align with our vision—to capture spontaneous photos of our friends and family that depicted love, joy, and excitement. We craved a natural sense of authenticity and emotion that posed photos very often lack. Raphael did not disappoint.
Since we live out of state, it was very important that we felt comfortable with someone who was able to communicate with us from afar. Raphael scheduled planning sessions, was prompt, a pleasure to work with, and even managed to make our most camera shy wedding attendees feel comfortable.
We could not have been more pleased with the work that Raphael did for us. He went above and beyond the scope of what a typical photographer offers and provided us with beautiful photos that will last a lifetime.
We were so pleased with Raphael for our engagement photos. Firstly, Raphael was incredibly accommodating and encouraging throughout the entire process. He was very supportive of our requests, and our engagement photo session felt relaxed, comfortable, and natural from start to finish. He was also very understanding and flexible with our plans, which made the day feel easy and enjoyable rather than stressful.
He did a great job guiding us during the shoot and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. The photos came out beautifully. They were natural, vibrant, and perfectly capturing the feeling of the day. His attention to detail in both the photography and editing really stood out, and the final gallery of photos exceeded our expectations. We also appreciated his professionalism and clear communication leading up to the session.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience working with him, and we would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer for engagement or wedding photos.
Professionalism
Raphael did headshots for my daughter and niece—and they are great! He was able to schedule them within a narrow window, on short notice, and delivered the photos very quickly. He did a variety of poses, and we got some great shots! We were very happy across the board.
I recently had my headshots done by Raphael and I’m so happy with how they turned out. He made the whole experience feel easy and natural, which really came through in the photos. He was able to capture exactly what I was hoping for: professional, polished, but still very me. I highly recommend Raphael if you're looking for someone who brings both skill and heart to their work.
What stood out most was his ability to enhance images without over-processing them, making every edit feel intentional and high quality. He was thoughtful, communicative, and clearly passionate about his craft. The final results exceeded my expectations, and I would absolutely work with him again.
If you’re looking for someone with talent, professionalism, and an artistic touch, I highly recommend Raphael.
Retouching + Editing