PKA Photo & Video - San Diego, California

Dustin &. J. K.

Mia and LaRon from PKA Photography were an absolute dream to work with for our wedding! From our very first Zoom meeting with Mia, we instantly knew they were the right fit for us. Their warm personalities, professionalism, and creative energy made the entire process feel so seamless and exciting.

What really drew us in was their photography style, vibrant, rich in color, and full of life. We didn’t want muted tones, and their work beautifully highlighted all the colors and emotions of our day.

Before the wedding, Mia stayed in touch with regular check-ins and had us complete a detailed form to make sure they captured the moments most important to us. On the big day, both Mia and LaRon were incredibly kind and professional as they introduced themselves in the bridal and groom suites and got to work capturing everything with ease and care.

One of the most memorable moments was our first look, Mia gave me three creative options, and I went with the most fun one: a cheeky slap on Dustin’s butt, which they captured perfectly. It still makes me laugh!

Throughout the day, they took advantage of every little moment and detail to capture meaningful, candid, and artistic shots, not just of us, but of our loved ones too. Their attention to detail and ability to tell a story through their lens is truly next-level.

The communication didn’t stop after the wedding either. That same night, we received a link to our photo gallery, including all the raw images. We got to choose 40 images for retouching as part of our album and opted to pay a bit more for 300 additional edited shots, it was 100% worth it. We also received a beautiful wedding album video, a highlight reel, and our full wedding video, all of which captured the magic of the day perfectly.

Mia and LaRon are a power couple, amazingly talented, incredibly easy to work with, and just wonderful people. You honestly can’t go wrong with them. If you’re looking for photographers who will go above and beyond to capture the heart of your wedding, look no further!

Antoinette B.

I can’t say enough about Mia, La Ron, and Nafas! They delivered so many great photos it was hard to choose which are my favorite. They truly captured the romantic, fairytale vibe of our wedding. I could not be happier. Book with PKA. You will not be disappointed.

Christina C.

I cannot express enough how grateful we are for the wonderful experience we had with Mia at PKA Photography during our family photoshoot.

From the moment we met, Mia’s warmth and kindness made us feel so at ease. It was clear from the start that she had a special way with children, and watching her interact with my daughter was truly heartwarming. Mia took the time to engage with her, making her feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, and the result was an amazing set of photos that beautifully captured her personality.

Her patience and creativity really shone through, turning what could have been a stressful experience into a fun and memorable one.

She managed to capture such precious moments of our family that we will treasure forever. We couldn’t be more grateful for the care put into this session.

Thank you again to Mia at PKA Photography for giving us these beautiful memories to hold onto for years to come. Your talent is truly special, and your kindness will always be remembered!

Anjali A. T.

PKA Photography (specifically, Mia, LaRon, Nafas, and David) were wonderful photographers and videographers at our secular and Indian traditional wedding. They were so welcoming, kind, and accommodating of our desires and delivery. We went all out and got the L'Amour package and we have absolutely no regrets!

Before any photo/video sessions, Mia took a Zoom call with us to get to know us, our needs, and what we were hoping for when creating these lifelong memories.

Mia did our engagement photoshoot and she really went above and beyond: To give you some idea, we actually chose TWO locations for this and Mia came to both locations AND it was high tide at our beach location and Mia STILL navigated around the difficult terrain so we could get the perfect pictures.

Before the wedding events, we had a call with both Mia and LaRon and walked through what the wedding would look like, linked them with our other vendors, and finalized with them what photos were non-negotiable (e.g., group photos with friends and family, cultural elements) and what videos were important for us to have (e.g., the first dance). They were incredibly knowledgeable and provided us with the appropriate plans, details, and advance notice for us keep in mind.

On the actual day-of, their photography and videography team were excellent at being behind the scenes, yet they were able to capture all the details that made our day wonderful. Even though we faced some time issues, Mia, LaRon, and their team easily maneuvered around this and provided us with prompt suggestions to ensure our day and photos/videos were not totally interrupted.

The team was also really good at taking us to the side at the right time (think peak Golden Hour!) and getting amazing shots and videos of us. The team hyped us up and kept us energized despite all the happenings of the wedding (fun but tiring for sure!). Outside of this, the team also got amazing shots of our decor, food, and guests which we are so thankful for and happy to see in our album and videos! When it came to the Indian traditional event, the team was also very meticulous in ensuring the special cultural elements were photographed and video taped well which added to the unique memory of our event.

After the weddings themselves, Mia and LaRon were very good in keeping in contact with us and communicated with us on everything--from getting our confirmation on which photos went into our albums to what editing style we liked to letting us know of shipping delays! Their patience and prompt communication with us was definitely a highlight of our experience with PKA.

When it came time to collect our USB and photo albums, we could not stop smiling looking back at our memories. We were also so happy to receive the livestreams of our events which friends and family now have access to in case they missed the even day-of.

Overall, we would recommend PKA 1000 times over. Mia and LaRon are an amazing, dedicated, and kind duo. Their media team added to the happiness and memory of our weddings and we highly recommend them for any of your special events!

Cindy A.

We were so lucky to find PKA Photo and Video to capture the memories of our wedding day! We had an intimate wedding on Coronado Beach with just our family members, and we absolutely love the highlight video Mia made for us! What made it even more special was how she was able to incorporate the personal song we wrote and sang with each other. Hearing the groom's guitar strumming and our own voices singing the duet in the background was so meaningful. Being able to listen to our vows, (which were clearly recorded - by the way), and seeing the beautiful video clips of our family on the beach is a cherished gift. We are so blessed to have this video to replay when we look back on this most precious day of our lives. It makes us so emotional thinking about what happened to us with our previous videographer, and how they came to our rescue by agreeing to be our videographer at the last minute. We are truly grateful. Mia and LaRon are an amazing team, and we highly recommend their photography services!

Melanie C.

From the very first conversation we had with Mia, we knew we found a special photographer for our wedding. Mia captured every heartfelt moment, every laugh, and tear, and was pure magic on our wedding day. She went above and beyond in so many ways, to making us laugh when the nerves kicked in, to capturing our silliest moments, and was so incredibly patient and sweet with our crazy big family and friend group. Looking through our photos feels like reliving the best day of our lives that she perfectly captured for us. We cannot thank Mia enough for giving us these memories to hold onto forever. You are truly a gift and we are beyond grateful for you!

Dana P.

We did a family photo session with Mia on the beach. Mia is an amazing photographer! We had a large group of extended family and she was able to bring out personality of everyone. She is great with kids and elders. She is a great communicator from start to finish. We love all the pictures that she took. Our session was 1.5 hour and she gave us 700+ pictures. We have done many family photography and she is one of the best! Don't hesitate to book with her. You will love it!

Lydia T.

LaRon was fantastic to work with! His communication was excellent. He's very skilled and was extremely patient, courteous, and fun with our family of 6! The pictures turned out great. We'd definitely book him for photos again!