With more than 25 years of experience, Richard Hartog is an exceptional photographer who has won numerous awards. He specializes in wedding, event, corporate, portrait, family, sports, and concert photography.
On CrackerJack, he has been hired over 409 times and almost all of his 186 verified reviews are 5 stars, which is unrivaled by any other photographer. His clients are always satisfied, and they often hire him again.
If you view his website, Instagram, or Facebook photography page, you'll notice that capturing the moment in a candid, photojournalistic manner is his forte. As a staff photographer at the Los Angeles Times for over 10 years, he has covered major sports, international news, and entertainment, so he understands that capturing the shot the first time is necessary.
Hartog has been designated "Photographer of the Year" by the National Press Photographers Association as well as the California Press Photographers Association three times by the Press Photographers Association of Greater Los Angeles.
Event type:
Wedding, Birthday party, Corporate event, Bridal or baby shower, Prom or formal, Reunion, Religious event, Concert, Graduation, School event, Sporting event,
Service location:
Remotely
Service Reviews
4.7
102 reviews
Service as described
4.7
Communication
4.7
Punctuality
4.7
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Matthew M.
Richard comes highly recommended. He had excellent communication prior to our event, captured a plethora of stunning photographs, and ensured that we encountered no difficulties in accessing and viewing them.
January 3, 2023
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Ryan C.
Having reached out to a number of photographers for my Dad's 90th birthday celebration, I opted for Richard on account of his promptness, extensive range of work and personable nature. Richard garnered praise from all attendees, and delivered a bounty of exceptional photographs. I strongly endorse his services, and look forward to engaging him again for future photographic needs.
December 22, 2022
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Courtney W.
Working with Richard was an absolute pleasure, and his photography skills were exceptional! My husband and I were thoroughly impressed with how Richard was able to perfectly capture every moment of our one-year anniversary party and all of our guests. It was remarkable how he effortlessly integrated himself into our celebration while simultaneously taking stunning photographs that we will treasure forever. Throughout the entire process, Richard's communication was seamless, and he was always available to help with any questions or issues that arose both before, during, and after the party. Incredibly, we received our edited photos in a timely manner, and they were absolutely stunning! We would give Richard an impressive 10/10 rating and highly recommend him. Thank you, Richard, for your incredible work!
December 22, 2022
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David L.
To my fellow event planners: Have you ever crossed paths with a vendor who perfectly understands your vision? That's Richard for you. A complete professional, he ensured my clients had a fantastic experience and made everyone feel comfortable. While also being fun and energetic, he expertly captured all the action unobtrusively. I'm eagerly waiting to see the photos and will keep you posted once I update my review.
October 17, 2022
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Brandon T.
Richard was an absolute delight to work with while co-organizing a 4 day community event. He brought along an infectious energy and was both amiable and dependable. Going by his previous work, we have no doubt that the photos will be nothing short of incredible. Our utmost appreciation to Richard for capturing the essence of our community event so beautifully.
