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Misti Layne believes there’s a bit of soul in every photograph she takes. Her experience in modeling, fashion and photography, along with her journalistic and documentary style, make for a fresh and exciting look that captures the vibrancy and the special nature of your wedding.
Pricing starts around $3000. Most packages include eight hours, a second photographer, an engagement session, proofs, album, online proofing and a DVD of images.
Certified By The Guide Reviews
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These Reviews are from real brides who have used this vendor's services—pulled straight from their Certified by The Guide reference check. We only post reviews that we have collected, so we can feel confident that they are the real deal. Yes, we know. We're control freaks.
“Misti steps in and gives guidance when needed, but working with her always feels completely natural—never forced.”
“Misti Layne is an extraordinarily talented photographer and a genuinely likeable person.”
“It was like having your best friend behind the camera.”
“Misti’s personality is bubbly and she is so sweet! She really takes her time and gets to know her clients.”
“Her presence at the wedding made me very calm, and I knew that she was getting the photos that I wanted.”
“What makes Misti stand out is that she puts her subjects at ease.”
“Her style, her enthusiasm for her work and how well she captures the beauty of the moment is amazing. We absolutely love her style and the finished project.”
“She captured great candid shots, formal pictures, and what really got our attention was the incredible photojournalistic photos.”
“So many people told us they were the most unique pictures they’d seen or that they looked like pictures in a magazine.”
Questions and Answers
What drew you to this field/how did you get started? While I was working for Gap, a neighbor's friend was getting married and asked me to shoot their wedding, claiming the pictures weren't important. "OK, I'll do it then"—and boy, was I stressed and swore I'd never do it again! I was a nervous wreck and couldn't even speak when I gave them their images, but once they said they loved them, I was hooked. Seeing their faces, I saw that my photos turned photography from "not important" into actually cherished.
What are some sources of inspiration or influences on your work? Old black and white film images. They are so simple, elegant and pure. Photographers like Steichen, Cartier-Bresson, Newton, Capa, Nachtwey, Lartigue, Eisenstaedt and oh so many other old school photographers. They captured the essence of the subject and that is what I try to do.
What have weddings taught you? Truly about love. It's amazing to see people at this precious, intimate moment in their lives. The fact that they are willing to share that with me is a true privilege. I've seen love at the deepest level—it's a joy to see and enlightens me every time.
What is the best advice you give to a couple when planning their wedding? Trust your vendors and enjoy the day! If you hire people you are confident with, then trust your instincts and trust them to do their jobs. That way, you truly get to enjoy the moment, the day, your new spouse, friends and family.
What are 3 words that describe your personality? Spontaneous, fun, easy-lighthearted-true-honest. OK, I snuck a couple more in there.
What's your favorite book/movie/work of art? Favorite book is Modoc—so inspiring and moving. Favorite movie is Cinema Paradis—again, absolutely and utterly inspiring in so many ways. My favorite work of art is any that stops me and makes me look twice.
If you weren't in your current profession, what would you do instead? I'd work at an animal sanctuary! Walking dogs, cleaning litter boxes, bathing elephants, giving bananas to monkeys or exercising horses. How soul-nourishing and giving back to nature that would be!
Images by Misti Layne Covers These Areas:
Northern California
- East Bay
- Napa and Sonoma Wine Country
- North Bay / Marin
- Peninsula
- San Francisco
- South Bay / San Jose
- And other areas by special arrangement.
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This is a list of the areas that Images by Misti Layne normally serves. However, be sure to ask them if they’ll be able to work at your particular location.
In Business Since 1996
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