Chasing Light Photo & Film - Oceanside, California

Anastasia S.

We cannot say enough amazing things about Chasing Light! From start to finish, they were incredible to work with. We opted for the engagement + wedding photo and video package, and it was worth every penny. Pricing is reasonable, and the turnaround time for photos is lightning fast—we had ours back within just 14 days!

What truly sets Chasing Light apart is their expertise in the wedding industry. Honestly, they were just as good—if not better—than our day-of coordinators. Despite the day running behind schedule, they worked seamlessly to adjust, prioritize, and make sure we got the most important shots. While we couldn’t take all the family photos I’d originally hoped for, their ability to pivot and focus on what mattered most to us was truly impressive.

If you’re considering them, don’t hesitate—seriously, Chasing Light is a dream team! We couldn’t recommend them more highly.

Caleb R.

Everything worked out wonderful! All the photos and videos capture every precious moment and they will last a lifetime. The photos are edited in a timeless fashion and are gorgeous. They also took our engagement photos free of charge and we really like those.

We loved that we get the raw+edited photos and video which makes it easy to make amateur edits for IG reels and YouTube.

Overall it was a great experience and they delivered tremendous value for the price.

Nicole S.

I cannot express to you enough how much we loved going with Russ and Clara! From our engagement shoot to our wedding, we loved it all! They listened to exactly what we wanted and totally captured our vision and our love perfectly! So blessed we will have these amazing photos and video we will get to cherish for the rest of our lives! If you’re looking for a photographer, this is your team, you will not be disappointed!

Alena B.

Choosing Chasing Light to capture our wedding day was one of the best decisions we made! From our initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos and videos, the team was professional, attentive, and dedicated to ensuring that every moment of our special day was beautifully preserved. They took the time to understand our vision and preferences, and their collaborative approach made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process.
We had our engagement photoshoot 1 week before the wedding with Clara - our photographer. From the first minute there was a click and working with her was very easy and intuitive.
On the day of our wedding, both Clara and Vance seamlessly blended into the background, allowing us to enjoy every moment without feeling intrusive. Their ability to capture genuine emotions was remarkable, and the resulting photos and videos are priceless treasures that we will cherish for a lifetime. When we were looking for photos/video for the first time, I truly couldn't believe my eyes and sometimes was like "How is it even possible?!"
In addition to their exceptional talent behind the lens (which are of a very-very high quality), the team at Chasing Light was a joy to work with from start to finish. One of the guests came to me and told me, that after working with our team his fear for the camera went away. They made him comfortable, relaxed and he was truly enjoying it. I also want to mention the communication with Russ that was smooth and professional. Photos were delivered pretty soon; and while the video took longer - it is truly a piece of art. We had both Russian and English speaking guests at the wedding and I have no idea how they managed to translate and blend it all together in such a great film. I cried:) as well as almost everyone who saw it.
Thank you, guys, for turning our wedding day into a fairytale. Your talent and passion are truly extraordinary, and we are forever grateful for the beautiful memories you have given us.

Alena & Sergey

Kyle H.

We can't say enough about the absolutely stunning, perfect photos that Russ, Clara, and the Chasing Light team shot for our wedding. They were great with setting up the most beautiful shots that we never would have thought of. We went with their photo and video package, and they even brought a drone to film the venue and ceremony! We did our engagement shoot with them as well and honestly from the moment we started working with them they made the process stress free and fun. We would highly recommend them to anyone, they are truly unmatched in skill, professionalism, and creativity.

Kara R.

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would! Chasing Light TV (Russ) was absolutely incredible to work with on our wedding day. We ended up selecting both photography and videography services which streamlined everything, and made the coordination/organization for the day a breeze. Part of our package also included an engagement session, which was the perfect opportunity to meet Russ before the big day. He was professional, efficient, organized, funny and so fantastic to work with at both the engagement shoot and on the wedding day. Because of this, we were able to capture so many different moments and vignettes, which ultimately led to some of the BEST pictures my husband and I have ever seen (or been in)! Russ is also SO speedy! We got our engagement photos so quickly and our entire wedding gallery way before we even excepted, which was such a nice surprise. I truly have nothing but extremely positive words to say about Russ and the Chasing Light TV team. I would rebook them in a heartbeat and just adored working with them as a vendor for our wedding!!

Jordan R.

We couldn't be happier with our decision to use Chasing Light to photograph and video our wedding. Russ is a real artist and a true professional through and through. The moments that he and his team were able to capture are so intimate, special, and downright impressive given that both my husband and I are the two most awkward photograph posers we know. The fact he was able to make us look somewhat respectable is all the proof you need!

What we enjoyed most is that Russ truly takes the time to get to know your personality and then suggests photos that compliment you. This certainly shows in the final product. For us, that was shooting somewhere in nature with our dog, and Russ immediately suggested Joshua Tree, a perfect match. We met him for a sunset shoot, and despite having only ever really taken selfies together, Russ made my husband and me feel so comfortable in our skin and encouraged us to be completely ourselves. He climbed up rocks, stopped traffic, and befriended our pup all for the sake of the perfect shot. It is awesome to watch him work. His attention to detail and passion for his craft is what you hope for in someone shooting your big day. Perhaps most importantly, he made it fun and was a joy to be around.

Come our wedding day, we felt so comfortable with Russ and knew he'd do an incredible job. Still, he somehow managed to blow our expectations out of the water! He captured so many special moments and details that we'll cherish forever and all the wild, fun ones as well. He didn't skip a beat when our crazy dog went swimming behind our ceremony or when the flower girl ran away. He got it all and his work helped paint the story of our day in a special way that we feel only he could. As we looked over his footage, we found ourselves constantly saying "wow, how did he do that?!" I think that's pretty special to get from your photographer and cameraman. The emotion he is able to capture and convey in his work is wonderful, and the best part is he does it all while making sure you're having fun and completely at ease. We're so grateful Russ went above and beyond to make our wedding so special and so perfectly us.

So, if you're looking for a photographer/videographer for your wedding, congrats, the search stops here. RUN, don't walk, to secure Chasing Light. Rest assured, he'll capture the essence and vision of your special day!

Emily B.

Russ and his team were an absolute dream to work with and all of our photos came out better than I could've ever hoped. He made us comfortable and was amazing at posing everyone (and wrangling the entire family for photos haha).

He made a huge effort to capture all of the best shots and make the most of the lighting throughout the entire day. Russ even put in my veil (perfectly) and asked a stranger for baby wipes to clean off the hem of my dress. 10/10 human being and exceptional wedding photographer.

I would recommend the Chasing Light team to literally anyone I knew for their engagement and wedding photography.