Testimonials

“Personal, patient, and real… While photographing my 12 day old son I was still recovering and getting use to mommy hood. Holly was so patient with us giving us the time and space to stop and nurse and do whatever it was to insure our baby boy was comfortable and taken care of during our session.”
 
- Cassie S. (El Cajon, CA)
 
 
 
“Holly is a fantastic headshot photographer and I only wish I’d found her before I spent $600 on an L.A. photographer. While the L.A. shots were slick, they were also soulless. Holly managed to capture my innards, which required putting me at ease. And she managed to do that within minutes of meeting me. By asking me questions and engaging me in improv scenarios, she captured several different facets of me. Next time I need headshots, I will definitely have another laughfest with Holly.”
 
- Sue N. (La Mesa, CA)
 
 
 
“We had the pleasure of working with Holly for our engagement photos, and we could not be more pleased with the experience! Holly is truly a gifted photographer. She was very creative and made us feel so comfortable! The pictures turned out beautiful and really captured our love. We had a blast! We are looking forward to having Holly as our photographer for the wedding. Thank you for all that you do!”
 
- Elias B. and Lianna P. (Escondido, CA)
 
 
 
“It’s difficult beating my experience shooting with Holly at Higher Ground Photo Studio. She took the time to listen to my vision regarding the kind of looks I wanted. She even brought up several important aspects I hadn’t considered. By the time we were set to shoot, I felt confident we both knew what shots I wanted to get out of the session. With a clear plan, the session went off like clockwork and we even had several moments of spontaneity that made for some of my best shots in the portfolio. Can’t go wrong with Higher Ground and I definitely recommend this studio.”
 
- Willis W. (Los Angeles)
 
 
 
“I don’t know of any actor who actually likes getting headshots taken, but you will if Holly takes them! My recent headshots by Holly are the best ones I have ever had done. It was the perfect creative collaboration. From wardrobe, to background, to mood, she helped me create a unique portfolio of shots that reveal my essences as an actor. And moreover, it was fun. Being a performer herself, she understands the role and function of headshots, and the way they are used in today’s online submissions. As a photographer, she has the artistry and skill to elicit and capture those dynamic, authentic moments. We treated the session as an acting exercise. The session was playful, and active. And for the first time, I believe my headshots capture that sense of aliveness. Thank you Holly.”
 
- Nanci B. (La Jolla, CA)