Welcome

My name is Avalyn Gerlach. I'm a photographer based in San Diego County and will photograph you anywhere you want to take me ✈︎ After 4 years of shooting on my first Canon camera, I finally started my photography business in June of 2024. I'm currently going to school to further study digital & film photography. In my free time I love spending time in the ocean, hoping to expand into oceanography as well in the future! What I admire about the art of photography is capturing a fleeting moment and making it last forever. I love adventuring so let's combine this with my camera and make your vision come to life!

Testimonials

“Talk about service! Ava drove down to Ocean Beach, arrived early, kept the surprise for the engagement. Had music playing, ask strangers to politely move so they weren't around us for our photos, had ideas of other photos to take after the engagement and capture the moment beautifully! Also very fast editing and kept everything safe and professional for our special day!”



Nick & Chloe
Engagement Session
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“I recently had the pleasure of working with Ava for my bodybuilding competition, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Her ability to capture the intensity and dedication of the event was truly remarkable. Every shot was not only technically perfect but also conveyed the emotion and hard work that went into the competition. 


Ava was professional, punctual, and made me feel completely at ease in front of the camera. She has a keen eye for detail and a unique ability to capture the best angles and moments. The final photos were stunning and exceeded all my expectations. 


I highly recommend Ava to anyone looking for a talented and reliable photographer. Her work is exceptional, and she has a true passion for her craft. Thank you for capturing such an important moment in my journey!”



Arina Brite
Portrait Event Session
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“I've booked Ava for many couple and portrait sessions and I've had the best experience with her during them! She was so sweet and helpful the whole time and took amazing pictures. Her prices are also so good for the quality and amount of photos we got. Planning on booking again with her soon!!”



Maliah khan
Couple & Portrait Sessions
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“I asked Ava to take my family's portraits on Thanksgiving and she did absolutely amazing. Everyone loved the pictures as they showed personality. They were well done and everyone felt super comfortable with her. She took me and my boyfriends photos during that session and also in the desert. The photos came out amazing. I wouldn't change a thing about them. She has perfected all areas of photography. To be quite honest I don't think she can take a bad picture and I can't wait to see her work in the future!”



Olivia & Diego
Family & Couple session
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“Ava is so sweet and very comforting. I didn't have to worry about which poses to do or feel awkward because she directed me! She showed me the pictures throughout the shoot to make sure I liked them. I'd work with her time and time again because she's so awesome and the pictures turned out absolutely beautiful. Very talented photographer!”



Mia GAllo
Portrait session
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“I hired Ava for my maternity photos as well as for multiple family sessions! She does such an amazing job and always has a vision! I am a bit camera shy, and she always makes me feel comfortable during every shoot. I cannot recommend Avalyn enough!”



Bailey & Alex
Maternity & family Sessions
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“We did a couples photo shoot with Avalyn and it was a wonderful experience! She had plenty of ideas and made us feel comfortable during the shoot. She was incredibly professional and put in lots of care to editing our photos. Loved how it all came out!!”



Samantha & Sam
Couple Session
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“Ava made this photoshoot so fun, my boyfriend and I truly had the best time! The pictures turned out better than I could have ever imagined and I will be cherishing them forever! I will definitely be asking her for all my future photo needs!”



Sydney & Ashtyn
Couple Session
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“So amazed by Ava's work. She does such an amazing job and is such a sweet soul. I will definitely be booking with her again!!”



Kael sepulveda
Surf Session
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“Such an amazing hype women! And always knows the most perfect shots; 10000/10 recommend. Doing all my photoshoots with Ava from now on! Love her.”



Addison Strick
Portrait Session
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“We did a couples photo shoot with Avalyn and it was a wonderful experience! She had plenty of ideas and made us feel comfortable during the shoot. She was incredibly professional and put in lots of care to editing our photos. Loved how it all came out!!”


“Great Photos!! So fun to work with. The attention to details on the editing is amazing. I really loved how me and my girlfriend's photos came out!!! If you want high quality photos book with Ava!!”



Samantha & sam
Couple Session

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