Albert Postel Art of Photography

Albert is professional and very friendly. He was very unobtrusive during our wedding ceremony/​reception, but took hundreds of pictures. Albert was great at getting all the people together that we wanted our photos with in a timely manner. People who have seen the album have commented on the clarity of the photos, the original layout, and that it is one of the best wedding albums they have seen. The album feels unique, and turned out better than we imagined it! Albert surprised us by including some additional work at no extra cost to us. We would recommend Albert to anyone.

Our wedding day went by blindingly fast, (Just like they say it will!)
and it is Albert’s stunning photos along with our memories that we
will be able to share for generations to come. When I considered
Albert I knew his photos would be exquisite thanks to his website, but
I was curious about his personality. He put me at ease instantly over
the phone and even more so in person! He has a genuine warmth, an
impressive professionalism and a way about him that makes having your
photo taken feel natural and easygoing. He solved problems with grace
and caught moments that I will cherish forever. A true artist and a
wonderful human being. Any couple can rest easy with him on their
team! Thank you Albert!

Albert Postel is a talented professional, an artist, and the source of many years of happy memories for us. We debated about the expense of hiring a wedding photographer, and after seeing the results of Albert’s work, there was no doubt that our money could not have been better spent.
Albert quickly responded to my initial email request for information, and was available, accessible, and responsive throughout the entire pre-​planning process. The night of our wedding, Albert acted not only as the chronicler of our event, but also as part wedding-​planner, part-​decorator, and a valued source of creativity and imagination. We are delighted with his work and his working manner, and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him.

My new husband and I were recently married with Albert as our wedding photographer who managed to accomplish the impossible! Not only did he calm me and my nervous wreck of a husband down, he took photographs that more than exceeded our expectations. Albert arrived early, cool as a cucumber and thoroughly prepared to work.
Albert, of course, took all the requisite «dream» shots that most every bride and groom request. The surprise — all the spontaneous moments he captured without himself being noticed. We would have missed so much had it not been for Albert’s sharp eye and ingenuity.
And now for the practical side of things. We interviewed several photographers, reviewed their portfolios and were subsequently provided with cost estimates. Albert’s portfolio was the only one that LOOKED incredibly expensive, but turned out to be very reasonable Albert worked with us to meet our needs.
I would HIGHLY recommend Albert to anyone!

Albert is an amazing and gifted photographer. He took photos of my partner and I when she was pregnant. They are some of the most beautiful and touching photos we have ever taken. Albert did such a great job capturing the closeness between us and capturing everything in a way that it looked totally natural and relaxed. We are going to use him again for some family photos now that the baby is here and we can’t wait to see what amazing photos he will take of us with the baby and all our kids. Albert is incredibly professional and has an amazing eye for photography. He is great at asking questions and making sure he really captures what his clients are looking to achieve. I highly recommend Albert.

We recently had our engagement and wedding shoots with Albert and we were a hundred percent thrilled with the results and experience. Albert came to the shoot prepared with tons of ideas for creative shots and was also completely open to incorporating our ideas for fun and unique shots. He has positive energy, helping to make the day relaxed and a ton of fun!
Both my husband and are very happy with our wedding/​engagement photos that we would HIGHLY recommend him to anyone. We found him to be professional, responsive and on-​it. Again, I couldn’t be happier with Albert and his photos — he is the best in class!

My wife has particular tastes… she thinks a wedding photographer should provide an editorial view of the wedding, not just snapping posed photos.
To say that Albert exceeded our expectations is to undersell how fantastic he was. He was highly professional, very creative and was even able to wrangle a few nutty family members.
We truly cherish the photos, especially considering a few of those photographed, are no longer with us.
Albert: Thank you so much for capturing and preserving the happiest day of our lives.

I am a photographer myself, and I am picky. I was looking for a wedding photographer who had more of an artistic eye than a cliché-​ridden eye. Albert came through with flying colors (nice pun!) and did not disappoint. We considered five different photographers for our wedding and reception dinner, and none of them had the artistic eye or easy-​going personality I was looking for except Albert.
He is extremely personable on the phone and in person and made us feel very relaxed, which is key in successful photography. His use of available lighting and integration of whatever was nearby was great for coming up with some unique shots. He works hard, and we hardly knew he was their during the actual service until we saw the amazing photos afterwards! He was very responsive to our needs and requestes and we are quite happy with his work!
Amazing work, great eye, perfect personality. Albert is the best!

Albert is not only an artist but also a psychologist and a handyman. He predisposed us to trusting him even before the wedding day because he got to know us as people, encouraged us to contribute our own creative ideas for shooting, and allayed our fears about the wedding running smoothly, so that by the time we met with him on the wedding day, we already had an affinity for him.
Albert set the tone for the wedding day with his serene, supportive and unobtrusive demeanor when he showed up at the bridal suite to take photos of us getting ready. He put us instantly at ease by blending seamlessly into the environment as if he were part of the family. He delighted us with his practical knowledge of all aspects of bridal attire, from lacing up and bustling the wedding gown to offering suggestions on coordinating bridal jewelry to fixing my loosened earrings. Having Albert as a personal adviser and problem solver in moments of need was an unexpected bonus and a comforting gesture on his part.
Albert made the posing portion of the photographing process surprisingly effortless and fun for us, considering the fact that we are normally uncomfortable around a camera. He got around our reluctance by establishing intimacy and subtly focusing our attention in a way that would give him exactly what he wanted from us without us being aware of what that was until we saw the photos. Albert’s candid shots were even more mesmerizing because he managed to capture unforeseen moments and seemingly minute or inconsequential details that paradoxically ended up telling a story in a more powerful way than the obvious wedding scenes. His honest portrayal of the irony, humor, and the full range of emotions experienced on such an intense day made for a dynamic narrative.
Albert enhanced our wedding experience with his presence and his expertise, and we trust him unconditionally with documenting all of our special occasions in the future.

If you want a great wedding photographer with lots of experience… hire Albert!
I’ve done a lot of shoots, and he’s personable, fun, and makes a wedding an absolute pleasure.
now I hope I can clear something up from the other reviewer… I am the second photographer with Albert Postel in the reviewed wedding from Kislev A, at the Figueroa hotel downtown!
How did the wedding coordinator miss a second 6’4″ guy with 2 cameras (1D MarkIII, 5D MarkII), multiple L series zooms, and prime lenses?
Well there’s the story. This reviewer is a relative of the wedding party, and acted as the wedding coordinator for the wedding.
As you can tell, she had little idea about scheduling portrait time, or even why portraits are outside. Would you want your photos inside a dark enclosed hotel with on camera flash? yuck!
It’s kind of sad she didn’t understand why we recommended not driving to Disney Concert Hall, but I’m not surprised. She didn’t seem to understand the limo driver’s hours either. Have you ever heard of a limo driver not scheduled for enough time for the ceremony, and threatening to leave the wedding party at the church?!
Albert’s photos really speak for themselves and his experience (0ver 20 years!) is fabulous to work with, even if the other reviewer doesn’t understand weddings, and *everyone* talks about what an absolute pleasure it is having Albert Postel at your wedding!
two thumbs up from this guy.
(and for the record, I shoot for LA Weekly, and the LA Times)