GoodEye · Reviews

What families say.

★★★★★

275+ five-star reviews on Yelp and Google.

Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris is an amazing photographer. His business is aptly named. He has that special talent of taking a candid moment and making it look both natural and portrait quality.

We have several photos of our three children that were taken by Chris, and they are all spectacular. Each one perfectly captures the subject's personality and emotion of the moment. He is so easy to be around.

The kids don't feel awkward and the resulting photographs are priceless. Having seen his work, we would never use anyone else. We've looked at his restaurant and magazine work, and know that his abilities extend to those other arenas as well.

We'll use GoodEye for our own business marketing photos, as well as for any future family needs for a photographer.

Linda L. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

One of the things that people don't realize is that capturing the perfect moment in a photograph is not just about luck, or being at the right place at the right time. It's working with a photographer who has the photo in mind before he takes it. Chris works with you closely, gives you great direction to make that special moment polished and shined.

Chris's ability to then take those photos, artistically render them to capture the right tones, colors and light is amazing. Chris isn't just a photographer, he's an artist, and every photo you see, he treats like a great work of art. He did a fantastic job capturing our family, our kids, the smiles, the laughs, those memorable faces and looks that disappear in a fraction of a second with children.

Thanks Chris!

Miguel V. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Vasona Park family photography
Vasona Park family photography
Vasona Park family photography
Vasona Park family photography
★★★★★

Chris recently did our family photos, as well as my sister in laws family, in Sacramento, CA and he did an amazing job. He was really easy to work with and has a great eye. He was so patient with all the kids and we never felt rushed.

He really captured the essence of both families. Chris' pictures are absolutely beautiful and will be treasured by us always. We will be back to do more in the future.

If you are looking for a fun, creative, and easy going photographer with a great eye, Chris at Good Eye Photography+Design is your guy.

Kimberly L. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

We had a family photo session with Chris of GoodEye Photography at Natural Bridges beach. It was fun and relaxing. Chris is very professional and laid back at the same time.

He is skilled in the art of photography and capturing special moments. He was able to get our 16 month old son to look at the camera! I would definitely suggest GoodEye to all of my family members and friends and use them in the future.

Michelle L. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
★★★★★

I would highly recommend Chris! We had a big group of 11 people (plus 3 dogs) who don't usually have much patience posing for the annual family portrait. He captured some great photos of us AND we all had a great time during the photo session.

Kim M. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
★★★★★

Goodeye Photography did a great job on our family photos. With three kids and two parent its not easy getting a good photo. Chris was able to get so many great pictures of our family that we had a hard time choosing.

He had many great ideas for photo taking locations in our area and is great with kids. We will definately use him for out next photo shoot. Thanks Chris for the excellent photos.

Eileen S. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

We are so happy with the photos taken by Chris. We were in and out with 2 young kids on the beach! His business is very appropriately named!!!

He has an amazing talent for his profession and a clear passion for his trade. He also has a genuine friendliness that makes it easy to work with him. I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for a photographer.

· ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

We recently had our family photo session on the beach with Chris and the pictures turned out amazing!!! This was the first time I have ever hired a professional photographer for family pictures and it was so worth every penny! It was a relaxing and fun environment and you can see the results in the pictures.

I highly recommend GoodEye and Chris! pictures are the best way to save those moments...

Monica S. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

I'm in Austin Texas, and had no idea who to call when I wanted to set up a photo shoot at a family reunion in San Jose. I was referred to Chris by one of his peers, and am very pleased with the results. He's low key, listens and delivers outstanding results.

He was flexible with his time, energetic and captured some great moments that otherwise would have been lost.

Daniel R. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

Chris is a phenomenal photographer and I've been so impressed with the quality of his work and ability to capture the 'essence' of people. My first experience with Chris is when he took school pictures for my grand-daughters at their preschool. I was invited to view the links and expected to see the normal mundane rows of kids or poses standing in front of an artificial background.

I was more than pleasantly surprised! Not only were all of the shots done outdoors but the children were natural, playing, not posed. There were pictures of them leaping, jumping, rolling, and so darn perfect!

Not only my grand kids' but each student's pictures were gems. My daughter subsequently had Chris do some family pictures and they were equally amazing. She has 3 active girls under the age of 6 including twins so photographing them is no easy task.

Oh... and fast! I ordered some pictures and had them within a couple of days!!

No waiting for weeks. Chris is very responsive which is refreshing in itself! Chis is a person who truly loves people and has the innate ability to capture a feeling about each through his camera.

Vicky A. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
★★★★★

Want great family photos? Chris is your man! He's fun, professional, and patient - even with a 2yr old running around and a newborn spitting up! He embodies calm and his pictures are exquisite! So hard to choose! We're looking forward to doing another family shoot with him soon!

Petrea S. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
★★★★★

Chris is Awesome!! He took photos of entire family including my two littles one (6 mos and 3 years), we had a wonderful time. He kept us all laughing and the photos turned out GREAT.

Jen A. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

The boys in our family tend not to smile for the camera, but Chris got them to be themselves and the smiles came. We took photos along the way towards beach with Chris pausing here and there to capture unique photographs. The whole time was relaxing and playful so our personalities were captured individually and together.

I have shown numerous friends and family out link to photos and all where impressed with his work. Thanks Chris!

Chelsea W. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Filoli Gardens family photography
Filoli Gardens family photography
Filoli Gardens family photography
Filoli Gardens family photography
★★★★★

Beautiful family portraits! We took them outside at the beach, and he was able to utilize the natural setting in a complimentary way. We are very pleased.

Andraa E. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris created wonderful photos of our family. I really appreciate his artistic eye composing the photos.He captured the spirit of our family, the beauty of our setting, these photos will be treasured keepsakes!

Jennifer C. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Shark Fin Cove family photography
Shark Fin Cove family photography
Shark Fin Cove family photography
Shark Fin Cove family photography
★★★★★

My first time doing a photo shoot outside of a photo studio. I'm not sure what I expected but I was very happy with our first family photo shoot. Right off the bat Chris befriended our 4 year old son and that made all the difference in the world. We love our pictures! Thank you Chris! Lupe

Lupe L. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

Update: we've now had Chris do a family portrait as well. Again, he was excellent. We hiked up into Fall Creek, he backpacked in lighting, took wonderful group and individual photos, even stood in the stream to get some shots. What a pro!

Nichole S. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Panther Beach family photography
Panther Beach family photography
Panther Beach family photography
Panther Beach family photography
★★★★★

He did a great job. We reserved a spot months ago and he communicated till it was time. We did family pictures with 5 adults and 5 kids.

He made all of us feel comfortable. I called multiple companies and all they wanted was to be prepaid without supplying any information. I highly recommend Goodeye Photography if you want it done correctly at a affordable cost.

Bryan H. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

We are a family of 4 from Colorado and had a summer trip planned to Santa Cruz. It has been a long time since I've scheduled family pictures and I thought new family photos at the beach would be awesome. As I was searching for top photographers in Santa Cruz, I ran across Chris Schmauch with GoodEye Photography, and it was the best decision we made.

Since we did the pre-planning out of state, I asked Chris for his advice on where we should have the photo session and he gave me 2 awesome locations to pick from. Booking the appointment was easy and being able to text and email before hand allowed us to figure out the place and time to meet. The photo session itself was the best one we've ever had.

Chris was laid back and relaxed which allowed my family to relax and just have a great time taking pictures, which is usually stressful with a husband who is not a fan of having his picture taken and two teenagers. The final product was amazing .. the colors, the lighting, the composition.

We now have a collection of amazing photos and cherished memories of our experience. I highly recommend GoodEye Photography for family photos !

Amy N. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Palace of Fine Arts family photography
Palace of Fine Arts family photography
Palace of Fine Arts family photography
Palace of Fine Arts family photography
★★★★★

Chris did a beautiful job taking our family portrait. We chose Nisene Marks State Park as our backdrop at his suggestion and it was absolutely beautiful. I really appreciate the time he took to make sure that we were all looking our best.

His shots were creative and fun which made it easy to pose. In addition, he is so easy to work with and very punctual. We will cherish these pictures for years to come.

I highly recommend Chris!

Stephanie B. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seacliff State Beach family photography
Seacliff State Beach family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seacliff State Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris was AMAZING. We searched local photographers that were affordable with the vibe/style and product that we liked. He DID NOT disappoint.

My youngest daughters Senior photos came out amazing and we couldn't be happier with our experience and the quality of the photographer and the photos. He knew EXACTLY what he was doing, what we wanted and did it all in a perfect amount of time. We had the proofs LITERALLY 2 hours after the shoot.

I would recommend him for any photo shoot and will be telling all!

Tami K. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

1000% recommend! We did a vow renewal/family reunion which included 14 grandkids and 14 adults. ) He did such an amazing job getting all the kids to be their best and took such beautiful photos.

These photos are even better than I could've hoped for, Chris did not disappoint! Chris is really easy to talk to and made us all feel very comfortable. If you're uncomfortable getting your picture taken, CHOOSE GOODEYE PHOTOGRAPHY.

Chris made it feel natural and quick and easy. No need to look any further, you've found your photographer!

Kaylee J. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
★★★★★

Chris was very professional and our daughter was at ease during her senior photo shoot. He took the most beautiful photos and knew exactly what place to take us to when she said "Redwoods".

Ryan M. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Carmel Meadows Trail family photography
Carmel Meadows Trail family photography
Carmel Meadows Trail family photography
Carmel Meadows Trail family photography
★★★★★

Chris surprised us with his ability to get our kids to laugh and smile! I actually learned new tricks from him. We went from our 3 year old in full meltdown to him wanting to pose and smile for Chris!

I couldn't have paid money to make it happen, but Chris just knew what to do. Although our photo shoot was less than 24 hours ago, I already have a beautiful preview! He was so laid back and worked with us being late, making him drive further than anticipated, etc.

etc. it felt like having a family member be a professional photographer! Cannot recommend more!

Next time we are in Carmel, we will book Chris for our Christmas cards!

Candice B. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Wilder Ranch family photography
Wilder Ranch family photography
Wilder Ranch family photography
Wilder Ranch family photography
★★★★★

Chris is a great photographer! He made our experience very easy and comfortable. He was great with the kids and our pictures turned out beautifully.

We were in Santa Cruz for a family vacation and wanted to take family photos. I was looking for a professional photographer with a good eye so it was easy to see that Chris had exactly what we were looking for.

Kindle L. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
★★★★★

BEST PHOTOSHOOT EVER! Chris and GoodEye Photography is the best you'll find! We came from out of state on vacation and wanted to get some special family photos while we were here.

We have three young boys who were more excited about the ocean than stopping to smile for photos, however Chris made it fun and captured their joy, and by the end of our session they declared it the best photo shoot ever. Chris was so committed to capturing the perfect angle and delight on our family's faces, that he even found himself fully engulfed by a wave, soaked and capturing the perfect shot! He's truly dedicated to his craft!

We have treasured photos that will undoubtedly hang in our home forever, and we will look back on them and remember how much fun we had that day! Thank you, Chris!

Jessica S. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
★★★★★

My daughter had an amazing experience taking her senior pictures with Chris. The biggest struggle was choosing our favorites! Every picture taken was beautiful!! Thank you for capturing Maddie on her special occasion!!

Aimee E. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris photographed my Granddaughter who is graduating from high school. There were so many lovely images it was hard to decide. He captured our beautiful girl and her inner beauty and confidence! Thank you Chris.

Nancy C F. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
UC Santa Cruz family photography
UC Santa Cruz family photography
UC Santa Cruz family photography
UC Santa Cruz family photography
★★★★★

For my father's 80th birthday, my sister found Chris to take our family photos. My 28 year old son has never liked pictures & was rolling his eyes when I told him we were taking pictures before the party. WOW!

He is very impressive and extremely talented in his profession. Our families would recommend Chris to anyone.

Vickie M. · Mill Valley, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!! Had Chris take pics of my son, wife, granddaughter and grandson as a memory of their first trip to Santa Cruz. Right away within minutes of first meeting him, he had us all at ease, like we had been friends for years.

Then when we got the link to view our pics - blew us away!!! He is for sure our photographer for life and will not hesitate ever in recommending him. HIRE THIS GUY!!!!!!!!

Patricia S. · Santa Cruz, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
★★★★★

We loved working with Chris at GoodEye! We have three young kids, two dogs, and three goats -- and asked Chris if he could help get us a shot of everyone for a family holiday card. Chris delivered in so many ways!!!

I was worried we'd have a hard time keeping our kids focused and interested, not to mention the challenges presented by five family pets. But Chris made the process so easy and fun for everyone from start to finish! ).

Chris took his time with us and was super patient through the process, and turned everything around quickly so that we could get our holiday card out in time. Since we've never done professional family portraits, we were a little hesitant that it would be stressful or burdensome, but it was totally the opposite. Thanks Chris / GoodEye, we look forward to working with you again to update our family portraits in a few years!!!

Michael H. · CA, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris took pictures of my 2 years old daughter and newborn at our home. He was so patient and good with the kids and took tons of pictures that I didn't even know he was taking. The proofs turned out amazing. I would highly recommend him.

Sabra R. · Santa Cruz, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
★★★★★

A deeply committed and passionate artist who is also relatable-this combination is not always easy to find. Chris embodies this as well or better than any photographer I've met.

For many people, including guys like me, having your picture taken is not the most comfortable experience. Chris made it fun and easy. Also, he is the PERFECT person if you are doing family shots with young kids. As a father himself, Chris "get's it" when it comes to all the mess, confusion, and craziness that kids bring. He will be patient and offer good suggestions. You will come away feeling like you had a good time, and you will come away with so many cute shots that it will be tough to choose the best. Thank you Chris!

Brian R. · San Jose, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
★★★★★

I found Chris via Groupon. What a find! I looked at his blog, liked his photos and decided to have Chris take some family photos. We're a family who doesn't do family photos. Now that our daughter is 6 I thought it was time to maybe take a picture or two. Chris has an amazing eye. His photos turned out at least a gazillion times better than I ever could have imagined.

He dealt with our crazy dog, crazy child, and two camera shy grown-ups with ease. The photo shoot was a lot of fun. The photos are amazing.

I wish I'd known about GoodEye when we had our wedding photographed! We'll definitely contact Chris again. With Chris behind the camera results are worth being in front of the camera.

Robin W. · Aptos, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

For the first time ever, I decided to hire a pro to take photos of our whole family + dogs over the Thanksgiving holiday. Chris at GoodEye Photography was so flexible in agreeing to meet us for a shoot on Saturday of the holiday weekend. ) The rainy weather posed another challenge since we originally planned to do the shoot in a park.

No problem. Chris came over to our son's house (many miles from the planned park) and we got a great batch of fun photos of all combinations of our group. Thanks Chris, for helping me achieve this goal with great flexibility and humor.

We highly recommend Chris at GoodEye Photography.

Dan G. · Carlsbad, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris isn't only a wedding or a family photographer. He is a pet photographer too. While my husband and I were having our maternity photo session with him, he candidly snapped photos of our little guy, our yorkie.

We didn't know he captured wonderful photos of our pet (our eldest child) enjoying the shores of Seabright beach until he sent us a surprise email with our little guy's photos the following day. Yes, Chris knows our little guy shouldn't be missed out. Thank you, Chris!

Amethyst M. · Mountain View, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris took some of the most awesome pics of my family! Keeping a 7 year old and 1 year old engaged during the shoot is not easy work but Chris knows how to keep little ones engaged and relaxed during the entire shoot.

Very professional and approachable, I've already recommended him to many friends.

Nikki B. · Tracy, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris did a great job with family photos for our 50th wedding anniversary celebration in Santa Cruz. We had 13 people with five children age 2-9 including a special needs child. He was patient and creative in getting the photos on the beach.

He actually was able to get photos with all of us facing the camera - an amazing task with 5 young children! I especially appreciated his excellent responsiveness. He quickly responded to all my email questions and requests which was extremely helpful in reducing my anxiety!

Gerry K. · Berkeley, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
★★★★★

Fantastic photography and experience! Our family wanted to have a multi-generation photo shoot. The entire clan is rarely together at the same time so this is a special event.

I read reviews of Chris and left a message. He responded within an hour, saying he could take our photos, and he recommended several locations based on what would work for our family. We made an appointment- with short notice, and a Chris did an excellent job.

He is enthusiastic and extremely talented. His work was more beautiful than anything we expected. Chris sent us a sample of his favorite shots in a slideshow with music, that had us all in tears (happy tears).

The most difficult part was choosing our fifty favorite photos. I highly recommend Chris with GoodEye Photography. Thank you, Chris for such a lovely family memory, we look forward to working with you again.

Meredith L. · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris is amazing! Let's start with customer service: Chris graciously worked with us to find a suitable time and even re-booked twice cheerfully and professionally! His communication with us contained every bit of info we could possibly need to make the shoot a great one. He was flexible and honest with us to find a location that would enhance our photos even changing the location to be better than the one we initially picked.

Professionally: It surprised me how quickly and easily Chris set up shots and took them, and honestly I wondered if the photos would turn out as well as I hoped; until I saw them! Beautiful and creative with an instinctive flair for the surroundings and each of our personalities. He captured our family dynamics well too. I still am in awe of how he managed to grab photos that make it look like the beach was our very own considering how much traffic there actually was.

Chris was fun to work with and extremely professional. His manner, which I found to be easy and casual yet briskly competent and efficient, set us at ease and got the job done very quickly. I never imagined that in an hour he could accomplish so much.

I can easily say that I like every photo and love most of them! I've never had that experience before with any photo session, as usually there end up being only a few I really like. It will be hard to choose.

Laura B. · Fort Myers, FL · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Henry Cowell Redwoods family photography
Henry Cowell Redwoods family photography
Henry Cowell Redwoods family photography
Henry Cowell Redwoods family photography
★★★★★

Chris was great and made the photo shoot fun! (Even for a teenager and a pre-teen.) He also made it easy for the different members of the family to view and order photos. Overall, an excellent experience.

Cristine C. · Santa Cruz, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

This is a long overdue review for GoodEye, but a VERY well deserved one. I wish I could give 5+ stars!

Chris is an amazing photographer! We had him photograph us and our little dog when we found out we were expecting baby #1. Now we're onto baby #2 and very excited to have him photograph us again!

Not only creative, modern, personable, flexible, experienced, professional (the list goes on...) Chris is truly passionate about what he does and very client focused.

Our photos get a ton of compliments and I know I can always expect great work from him.

Thanks Chris for all you do!

my r. · San Jose, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
★★★★★

Handled custom specifications. Nailed tricky lighting conditions in the redwoods. Excellent framing. Method of natural positioning was pleasant and effective. A pleasure to engage.

Scott S. · San Francisco, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
★★★★★

A huge thank you to Chris for jumpstarting our family reunion in celebration of our parent's 50th wedding anniversary.

Chris' professionalism and artistry went beyond expectation at our beachside shoot. He was prompt, accessible, friendly, and affordable. We loved how quickly he worked, with a laid back, super fun, sweet attitude putting us all immediately at ease. Our family was laughing, relaxed, and felt like the shoot was more of a party than a chore.

Most importantly, we were thrilled with our gorgeous final photos and the memories they will conjure for years and generations to come.

If you're looking for a photographer to create memories and have fun doing so... STOP!

You just found him.

Kristen M. · San Francisco, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris is amazing! He took pictures of my family of 7. He's very talented, has a Goodeye, and experienced. He made my family feel very comfortable and he made it fun! I will definitely recommend him to my friends and family.

Carmella S. · San Carlos, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
West Cliff Drive / Mitchell's Cove family photography
West Cliff Drive / Mitchell's Cove family photography
West Cliff Drive / Mitchell's Cove family photography
West Cliff Drive / Mitchell's Cove family photography
★★★★★

I recently had the pleasure working with Chris for a family portrait session. I can't thank Chris enough for his clear communication, great patience, creative suggestions, thoroughness, and exceptional photos! Chris does not just capture the moments, he helps create the moments with his recommendations on timing and locations of the photo shoots as well as poses.

He put us at ease and made us look so good and natural in each photo. His turnaround time is fast, too! We couldn't be happier with the entire experience, and we are actually looking forward to the next occasion to celebrate with Chris!

Thank you!

L Z. · San Francisco, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seacliff State Beach family photography
Seacliff State Beach family photography
Seacliff State Beach family photography
Seacliff State Beach family photography
★★★★★

Love Chris! He is very friendly, easy to work with, and most importantly... very good at what he does! He put my family at ease and got great pictures of us. He was very quick with the edits and the final product. Totally recommend!!!

Charles B. · Camarillo, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

We recently used Good Eye Photography for family pictures and were very happy. Chris was very easy to book and communicate with. We set up a date, time and location through email and text. His website was straightforward and had all the information we needed.

On the day of our shoot, Chris was great to work with. He was easy going and open to suggestions regarding location, but he also had his own ideas. He was great with our kids. He joked round with them to make them feel at ease, but also gave firm and directions.

The photos were beautiful, the price was very reasonable and the turn around time to get the final pictures was quick.

Sarah O. · San Jose, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
The Forest of Nisene Marks family photography
★★★★★

Highly recommend! We requested last minute and Chris accommodated us so easily. Communications were excellent via text, email and phone.

We had multi-generational with toddlers so it wasn't "easy" with them running in different directions but Chris followed them and caught their natural personalities. He also worked with us adults that weren't as comfortable getting out picture taken and again caught natural expressions so easily and made it so comfortable. Chris has an excellent eye and very skilled in capturing the lighting, environment and personalities all in one.

Lisa B. · Louisville, KY · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
Pajaro Dunes family photography
★★★★★

We had a fantastic time with Chris shooting our family portrait at Pajaro Dunes last Sunday. He was able to herd three generations--grandparents, parents, and children--gently and most efficiently during our one-hour session. Even our most reluctant photo subjects thought it was a great experience.

His photographs are gorgeous and captured so many natural moments. We're thrilled with the results. The portraits are now a treasured part of our family history.

Lisa H. · Alamo, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Wilder Ranch family photography
Wilder Ranch family photography
Wilder Ranch family photography
Wilder Ranch family photography
★★★★★

Chris was great! Excellent communication for booking, and made us all (including my 3 year old) feel very comfortable. The photos came out excellent.

Connor M. · Berkeley, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

I normally don't do photo shoots because I feel it is so fake to stand there and get poses. But, the experience we had we Chris was absolutely incredible. I felt like having the most authentic moments of our family being captured.

Somayeh M. · San Carlos, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
★★★★★

We had a great experience with Chris! My daughter was nervous, but he so quickly put her at ease. Man has skills!

He showed up early and ready to roll. Chris has a great sense of humor and quickly made the connection that's needed to capture a moment in time that is so precious. I was truly hoping it was going to be a great experience and Chris delivered.

Will use Chris for future family events for sure.

Melissa N. · San Jose, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

Absolute BEST in the business - I have no idea how he does us but with E V E R Y shoot he makes us feel like we are in a magazine! We've used Chris for our engagement, wedding, business headshot, and family photos, and have always been blown away. Highly recommend!!

Kaelin W. · Santa Cruz, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seacliff State Beach family photography
Seacliff State Beach family photography
Seacliff State Beach family photography
Seacliff State Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris did a photo shoot for my son's high school graduation and I am so thrilled with the shots, they turned out fantastic! Chris was confident and did a great job directing my son and the different shots. He guided us in finding two great locations and I couldn't be more pleased. Thanks Chris!

Jeffrey N. · Walnut Creek, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
★★★★★

Chris S superbly managed the photography for our mothers' 100th birthday celebration. He sent us beautiful photos that were both family poses and in the moment memories. He is wonderful to work with, creative in his photography and captured all of the important memories.

We highly recommend working with him.

Karen T. · Carlsbad, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
★★★★★

My husband and I visit the Santa Cruz area a few times a year to visit family since he's from there. We we're in the area for Thanksgiving and spontaneously decided to have family photos taken. Chris was perfect! As a couple, we've worked with 5 photographers and by far the photos Chris took of us as a family were and continue to be our favorite! We highly recommend Chris, he made us feel comfortable and it showed in how our the photos turned out!

Chris, thank you sooo much, you captured a really beautiful time in our lives when our little guy was just 5 months old and he's already 13 months old, yikes! I wish we lived closer, but we come to SC/Bay area a few times a year (when we are allowed to travel) so I know we will definitely have more photos taken by you!

Krishna, Anuj and Kian

Krishna P. · Chicago, IL · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

Chris did an artful and beautiful photography job with our family!

He was patient and easy to work with. We came from out of town and wanted to capture our family memories with someone who knew the area. Chris met and exceeded our hopes. You can trust his gifted "eye"!

I'm a novice leaving reviews, but I can't recommend him more highly!

Melissa T. · Oklahoma City, OK · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
★★★★★

We had Chris from GoodEye Photography do a photo shoot for my daughter's high school senior pictures. My daughter is not naturally comfortable in front of the camera (as most people) but Chris was patient and made the experience very enjoyable for her. In addition, Chris is easy going and has a great sense of humor.

My daughter ended up have a blast and the location (Lighthouse Fields in Santa Cruz) was perfect. Most of all, the pictures came out great! We will definitely be using Chris again!

Mike R. · CA, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Four Mile Beach family photography
Four Mile Beach family photography
Four Mile Beach family photography
Four Mile Beach family photography
★★★★★

Had a great mini-shoot with Chris. He quickly made everyone in the family comfortable. He gave us enough direction to get the right shots but also still have them feel natural. He knew the right time to shoot at the beach to get the best light and the least amount of crowds!

The only problem we had was narrowing down our top choices from the photo shoot because there were so many good ones!

Jeffrey T. · Soquel, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

We loved our experience with GoodEye, so much we've booked Chris twice! Once when the kids were young and again as teenagers. The shots are to notch and Chris is a pro! Thank you so much, next up will be wedding photos!

Hieu T. · Hayward, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
★★★★★

Worked with Chris to do photos of our extended family while on vacation in Santa Cruz. Chris came highly recommended and I can see why. He was thorough and easy to work with.

He explained the process and all options well and made suggestions on the best time and location. When rain came in and we had to be flexible he communicated quickly and accommodated the changes. As far as the actual picture went, Chris put everyone at ease and as a result got some excellent shots both formal and candid.

He made this unphotogenic family look beautiful! I would use him again in a heartbeat, highly recommended.

Jennifer N. · Covington, WA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

Chris went above and beyond for our family photoshoot. He was very communicative and thorough, from the booking inquiry, suggesting the best time of day, knowing great vantage points at the beach we wanted, to the final photo selections and photo touchups. Chris made it fun and natural, beautifully capturing posed and candid photos. Even people in our family who don't like getting pictures taken loved the whole experience and the results!

I'd give Chris 10 stars if I could!

Book him; you will love your photos.

Jules R. · San Jose, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
Seabright Beach family photography
★★★★★

We're absolutely thrilled with the senior photos Chris took of our son at Nisene Marks State Park. They're a product of his incredible talent and warm personality that helps clients feel comfortable!

My son is going to be a freshman at UCSC, so we reached out to Chris to get my son's senior photos taken when we were visiting Santa Cruz last weekend. I looked at many photographers' websites and sample photos and was drawn to Chris' work and his personality that shone through his website.

You see, my son really dislikes photos of himself. He's self-conscious about his appearance and never posts photos of himself online. And I'm a mom who wants to be sensitive to that AND who also wants nice photos to send as grad announcements and to help him to see himself in a positive light.

From the beginning of the session, Chris developed a rapport with him and made him feel comfortable, and as a result, the pictures capture his personality. Of course, the biggest win is that my son now has 15 pictures he likes of himself, and that's priceless!

Chris communicated clearly throughout the process, and we'd definitely book with him again! I hope you'll schedule a phone appointment with GoodEye Photography to chat with him!

Coleen M. · San Diego, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
Lighthouse Field family photography
★★★★★

I bought a Groupon with Chris, and I couldn't be happier with the results! He worked us into his busy schedule at a date and time that worked for all of us as most came over from the Bay Area. Our photo shoot with multiple families, and kids of all ages went off without a hitch.

Everyone had a great time on the beach, AND the photo's turned out just stunning. I can't look at them without choking up! Chris really caught everyone's spirit, and love for each other.

We're very happy, and highly recommend Chris' services.

Debbie M. · Kula, HI · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
Capitola Beach family photography
★★★★★

We tried Chris out for some family photos with our 3 year old and 5 month old sons in August 2011 because we got a Groupon. Our 3 year old is in a phase where he refuses to pose for a camera. He usually hides his face or turns around, so I knew it was going to be a challenge to get some good shots.

We decided to shoot at our house, indoors, and outdoors. Chris was really relaxed and laid back, which was great, and also offered and welcomed suggestions. We mostly took photos with our baby, but toward the end of shoot, our 3 year old finally started hanging out with us, and Chris was able to snap some really great candids and family photos when the opportunities arose.

I was amazed we got so many cute photos in the short amount of time that our 3 year old was with us. I was also impressed with Chris' patience when our son was not cooperating. Before our shoot with Chris, we probably only had one or two photos with the four of us in it.

Now we have about 15 that I love. Great work Chris!

Jennifer H. · San Francisco, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
UC Santa Cruz family photography
UC Santa Cruz family photography
UC Santa Cruz family photography
UC Santa Cruz family photography
★★★★★

We had such an amazing experience. Chris took beautiful pictures of my family and was great with my less than cooperative 6 year old. My review is coming a bit late! I drove from Fresno to have the photos done and it was SO worth it.

Brandi F. · Fresno, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
Natural Bridges family photography
★★★★★

I think the thing that really sets Chris apart from so many others is that he's relaxed and personable, yet focused. My girls were having so much fun just being girls that the photos came out spectacular. He just knew how to capture those special moments.

The fact that he is so relaxed makes the clients feel the same, therefore the pictures come out very authentic and not posed. He's educated in graphic design, which is a huge plus. Chris is so organized that he came to my house to help me decide on a size of canvas for a particular wall.

I couldn't have asked for better customer service.

Maria B. · Santa Cruz, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Wilder Ranch family photography
Wilder Ranch family photography
Wilder Ranch family photography
Wilder Ranch family photography
★★★★★

I hired Chris to do product shots for my business and found that he didn't just have a "good" eye but a great one for layout and design. I have received several compliments on my ads by my customers.

I asked Chris about doing portraits of my children so that I could make a father's day gift for my husband, but at the last minute I decided to go with fun candid shots. So Chris came to my sons birthday party at Pump-it-up in Sunnyvale. The shots that he got of all of the children were amazing. I put together a wonderful collage of photos for the gift for my husband and he loved it!

I can never get a good photo of my kids; they see me coming with a camera and they run, but they never even noticed that Chris was photographing them! He was able to get the shots with no effort at all and the smiles that he captured are memories that we will treasure for a lifetime.

Kerry W. · Campbell, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
Seascape Beach & Resort family photography
★★★★★

Chris did an amazing job on my maternity pictures! This is my second pregnancy, and I wanted to capture some pictures of my baby bump as well as pictures of my toddler with my belly. Unfortunately, my two year old decided to throw temper tantrums for most of the shoot - yet Chris was great! He was so very patient and understanding and accommodated my toddlers demands. He even was able to get some good pictures of him in between the tears! But best of all- the pictures turned out fabulous. Chris does an amazing job capturing emotions, a simple laugh or nervous smile from my toddler really shows through in the pictures.

I have already booked a full family session with GoodEye for once baby #2 arrives- I can't wait to see how those turn out!

Overall, I HIGHLY recommend GoodEye Photography- great service, and very understanding of kids, and lots of patience!!!

Meg M. · Petaluma, CA · ★★★★★ on Yelp
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