TESTIMONIALS

WHY THE HOMIES RECOMMEND ME

  • A bride and groom sharing a romantic moment by a lake with trees in the background, during sunset.

    "We had an awesome wedding for several reasons, Chayil definitely being one of them! She was super friendly, professional, upbeat and overall helped everyone have a great time. I loved having a photographer that I felt confident in for every reason a bride wants to feel confident: great communication, understanding of my photo "wish list," timing, giving the right instructions to the group, etc. Also, the photos are beautiful and were available online to view and download reasonably quickly after our wedding date. I highly recommend Chayil and Black Pepper Photography to anyone getting married or having an event — she's exceptional!"

    ABBY + TREVOR, OCTOBER 2022

  • A couple in a forest, smiling and laughing, with the woman being lifted by the man. The woman is wearing a sleeveless dress, and the man is wearing a patterned shirt and dark pants. They appear very happy.

    "I have never considered myself to be a photogenic person, but Chayil is able to bring out everyone’s inner model! From weddings to parties, she is able to flawlessly capture all of the smiles, love, and laughs. We have never had any issues with scheduling and she always gets the edited photos to us ASAP. 10/10 would recommend!"

    BRENSLEY + AVERY, MAY 2021

  • A bride and groom share a moment outside a brick building with large windows during their wedding day. The bride is wearing a white wedding dress with lace details and holding a bouquet of white and green flowers. The groom is dressed in a dark suit with a light blue shirt and tie, with a boutonniere on his lapel. They are smiling at each other lovingly.

    "One word - amazing. If I could give Chayil 10 stars, I would! She was so easy to work with and made both my husband and I (who aren't great at taking photos) feel comfortable from our first meeting for our engagement photos! She is incredibly personable and she adds to the event, she doesn't merely observe it. Our wedding day was more special because she was a part of it!"

    AMY + DAVID, FEBRUARY 2023

  • A newlywed couple stands outdoors in front of a house with a large window and trees in the background, smiling at the camera. The groom is wearing a black tuxedo with a white shirt and black tie, and the bride is in a strapless white wedding dress holding a bouquet of red roses and greenery.

    "Don’t look any further!!! Chayil is amazing! She had great ideas and helped get us in the right light for our nuptials. She walked me through the process, asked questions, was extremely accommodating and has GREAT prices. Not to mention she is so friendly, adorable and everyone loved her! Her pictures turned out AMAZING! We loved all of them. Hands down she is the best!"

    KIM + JON, DECEMBER 2022

  • A black-and-white photo of a man and woman at a celebration, likely a wedding, sitting close together and smiling at each other. The man is wearing a tuxedo with a boutonniere, and the woman is in a strapless dress, holding drinks. They are sitting by a window.

    "Chayil photographed our wedding and we are so happy with our choice. She is the best. She is responsive, has a great eye, and has the most chill and fun energy — she made taking photos FUN (for two people who don’t really like taking photos!!). We highly recommend her for weddings and every other photographable event!"

    JENNA + RICK, MARCH 2023

  • A bride and groom sharing a kiss during their wedding ceremony, with the bride wearing a white wedding gown and veil, and the groom in a gray suit and pink tie, holding hands.

    "Chayil is very accommodating and flexible. My wedding unfortunately took place during a hurricane, so lots of rain. However, she was able to capture beautiful moments. I didn't have to ask her to take photos of my guests, venue, or macaroon tower since she was already on top of it and self directed. She was also so kind to even recommend her brother to be the videographer when I was on a time crunch to find one. Overall, a very happy experience."

    AMBER + CHRIS, OCTOBER 2022

  • A bride and groom embracing during their wedding, with the groom wearing glasses and a dark suit, and the bride wearing a white lace wedding dress with floral details and a floral hair accessory, against a stone wall background.

    "Chayil took photos for our wedding and we were so happy with the quality of her work. She was super communicative leading up to the wedding and made sure she knew exactly what we were looking for in our wedding photos. She has a super fun personality but also brought a peaceful presence (even when things were moving quickly). I’d definitely go to her again for any future photo shoots!"

    LAUREN + DANIEL, OCTOBER 2021

  • A black and white photo of a bride and groom walking outdoors during a wedding ceremony. The bride, wearing a lace dress and a veil, holds a bouquet of white flowers. The groom is dressed in a suit and tie, with a boutonniere on his lapel. They are smiling and surrounded by guests and tall trees in the background.

    "Chayil was an amazing photographer for our wedding. Her pictures are beautiful and I would highly recommend her. She is very friendly and willing to accommodate your needs on your special day, and understands when things are a little (a lot) chaotic during preparation. Thank you very much Chayil!"

    BEATRICE + BRENDON, AUGUST 2022

  • A bride and groom smiling and looking into each other's eyes at their wedding, holding each other close, with the bride holding a bouquet of white flowers.

    "SO happy with our photos! Chayil was professional and prompt. So cool that she also could arrange a videographer (her own brother!) as needed."

    KATERI + CHRIS, NOVEMBER 2022

  • A couple embraces and kisses in a bright room near a window with a green outdoor view.

    "I cannot say enough good things about Chayil and her photography! For starters, she was one of the most outgoing and bubbly photographers I have worked with. She made our engagement shoot fun and most of all comfortable. Chayil was very flexible, with both her time and location. The photos came in under 2 weeks, fully edited and looking absolutely gorgeous! My favorite part is that all of our photos look natural and perfectly capture our relationship. If I could give Chayil more than 5 stars, I would!"

    VICTORIA + PAUL, JULY 2022

  • A man and woman are holding hands and smiling outside a brick building with large windows. The woman is wearing a light-colored dress with a floral pattern, and the man is dressed in a dark shirt and light-colored pants. They appear happy and are in a celebratory pose.

    "Chayil was incredible! She is super sweet, makes an effort to get to know you, and makes the shoot very easy and comfortable. She truly wants to do whatever will make her clients happy, and she finds a way to get the shots you want. My fiancé and I couldn’t be more happy and excited with how our engagement photos turned out! We LOVE them and will forever obsess over them!"

    KAYLA + RYAN, JULY 2022

  • A smiling man and woman hugging outdoors in front of a white building with steps.

    "Chayil was an absolutely wonderful photographer and a complete professional! She ensured that we got every shot we wanted, and went above and beyond in making sure we were comfortable and relaxed. We are so happy with how the pictures turned out!"

    KIM + ZACH, MAY 2022