"Allison, There are no words in the english language to describe what an unbelievably awesome job you did. You captured the most important day of our lives so perfectly, We are literally blown away. Thank you so much for working with us. We heard nothing but wonderful comments about you and your assistant, our family and friends made a point to tell us what a great job you did and how well you blended in with our group. It was our pleasure to have you there and we want you to know how happy we are that we picked you to do our pictures, it was one of the best decisions we have ever made. We absolutely love you!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."
Lisa and Kevin Oakland, California
Dear Allison! What can we say? You are amazing - Your heart and camera are magic. Thank you with all our hearts!
Love, Erika and Dara W. Hollywood, California
Hi Allison, The photos are absolutely beautiful! Thank you so much for all of your hardwork and incredible eye. Not only are the photos a joy to review, the process was just as much fun. I cannot begin to tell you the number of people that have said to us, "Allison was wonderful!" and have just overflowed with compliments. You truly went above and beyond any expectations we had and we are very greatful to have such treasures to hold onto of the most special day of our lives. Thank you.
Jody and Matt San Francisco, California
Hi Allison, I just wanted to drop a little note to say THANK YOU so much from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful pictures. After you left last night we just sat and looked over everything a few more times and realized that you captured the whole day perfectly. I truly believe that if a stranger looked at our pictures they could see the love, excitement, joy, laughter and happiness that surrounded our wedding day. When I look at the pictures, they bring a smile to my face and I get the same feeling I was experiencing in th
~ Janelle and Dan, Modesto, Ca
"Allison, We can't even begin to thank you for the wonderful job you did with our wedding photos. Everyone kept telling us how great our photographer was but little did they know. Not only were you fun and professional, but you captured our day better than we ever could have imagined. We feel blessed to have discovered you and only hope that you know how appreciative we are... Thank you so much."
Love, Jeff and Misty Conklin Capitola, Ca.
"Allison, I am so happy about the pictures! You are a photo goddess. The pictures truly capture the way I felt that day. You have a gift and I am glad that I was able to receive a part of your creative talent. Thank you!"
~ Julia - Sacramento, Ca
From The Knot message board:
Topic: POLL: Who are the Best of the Best in the Central Valley? Rate them and why?
"Best photographer: Allison Fairfield Photography -www.alliefairfieldphotographs.com We just got our 5/1/04 Wawona wedding pics and they're epic - just stunning. AND she's an absolute joy to be around on your wedding day: cheerful, considerate, full of laughter, and professional. We adore her."
"Hi Allie, I wanted to say thank you again for providing such a wonderful medium to remember our celebration. We're able to hear the laughs, see the smiles, and feel the warmth from those special moments you so deftly captured during our ceremony and reception.
It was certainly our pleasure to have you as our photographer. Your keen eye separates you from the rest. "
Sincerely, Gabriel and Alma San Jose, Ca
"Allison... I'm absolutely speechless! The photographs turned out even better than I could have possibly imagined! Wow. I am so grateful that you were able to do this for us and that your work is exactly what I was hoping for. Your photos captured our day in amazing beauty. Thank you so very much."
~ Hayley McNeil, San Diego, Ca.
"Allison, Thank you again for being the best wedding photographer ever. I have never seen a wedding album that comes even close to what we will be able to enjoy, and we will be able to relive every moment of our wedding in the years to come, frame by frame.As my friends get married, I will surely recommend your services to each of them with utmost confidence. However, once they see the photos, I won't even have to say anything!"
Thanks again, Caroline and Nathanael Dickinson Berkeley, Ca.
"Allie, Our photos are absolutely beautiful!!(not that I had any doubt!!)They are truly amazing and I love each and every one of them!! I was so glad that you were there to share that perfect, yet chaotic, day with us... My family loved you too, and send their best wishes. I can't thank you enough for all your hard work - truly inspirational...I will always cherish the memory of stopping off in a muddy cemetary on the way to my wedding reception to take pictures with you!! Good, good, stuff as Joe would say."
Love, Sarah and Joe Sacramento, Ca.
"Allison:
As I said before, you ARE an artist -- thank you for using your passion and creative energy to tell our story of love and life. You captured "the humanity of the moment" and we are so grateful to you for taking such care in recording our wedding in pictures; we will cherish those moments for the rest of our lives!"
A thousand times with love, Tamra & Jim Modesto, Ca.
"Allie, I am totally in shock. I love the photographs - I never dreamed they could be so beautiful...The picture with my father is so beautiful it brings tears to my eyes. You captured the moment forever, just for me...Thank you so much. Thank you a thousand times!"
~ Tami DeMello, Sonora, Ca.
"Allie, Thanks so much for all your help. It's kind of unusual to say this to your wedding photographer, but we miss you! And we keep talking about you to a lot of people, and everybody loves our wedding album!"
~ Gabi and Jeff Callison, Modesto, CA
"Allison, I received the photo magazine today and have barely been able to take my eyes away from it.
We are so blessed to have Jackie and Scott's wedding story told by a talented photographer whose warmth, love, and intuitive perception resulted in so much more than a photo album, but the portrayal of the joy of family, love, the human spirit and of marriage.
Thank you so much for being who you are and giving that to us."
Sue Villiers Sonora, Ca
"I was so pleased with Allie Fairfield. She was truly professional, she worked most collaboratively with the clergy, she honored the traditions of the Church, she was unobtrusive and a true joy with whom to work. At the reception she was marvelous. She seemed to capture just the right moments and she knew how to bring out the best in all of us. Of all the photographers with whom I work I would most definitely rate her in the top three."
"The images Allison creates show her lyrical eye, wit, intelligence, willingness to explore both her vision and new and different techniques, and extraordinary photographic skill and craft. Her command of the camera and her fine darkroom skills combine toward one effect: Her photographs are beautiful."
~ Mark Citret, author of "Along the Way".
"It is rare that a photographer can capture the mood of the soul, the light of the heart and the beauty of just the right moment in time. Allison Fairfield not only accomplishes this, but she does so with a personal presence that adds something quite special. Whether you are experiencing her in person, or simply viewing her photographs, you will gently awaken to what is most important in life: Love and beauty."
~ Lee Jampolsky, Ph.D. Best selling author, website www.Motivationalworks.com
"Allison Fairfield is one of the most imaginative, fun, creative and professional photographers I know. While she has all the traditional, technical skills of a pro, she has the kind of verve and vitality that puts her work on the cutting edge. I recommend her highly to anyone who is looking to go beyond the ordinary."
~Jan Phillips, author of "God Is at Eye Level - Photography as a Healing Art" • www.janphillips.com
