I absolutely LOVED working with Hannah! We worked together on some lifestyle headshots for my…read morecompany. I've always considered myself to be more of a "behind the scenes" person, so I'm typically really shy about and feel uncomfortable being photographed. Hannah was so supportive and knew just the right things to say to help me loosen up and feel more confident in front of the camera. Unlike other photographers I've worked with, she took the time to show me photos along the way to make sure I loved the photos, too. The whole experience was really healing for me, and gave me a new sense of confidence in front of the camera. In addition to being great on-site, Hannah delivered the photos to me in a timely manner and with as much enthusiasm as she had the day of the shoot. I went into this shoot hoping to have a few lifestyle photos for my company's web site and social media. What I ended up with were photos that document my legacy. She's THAT good!

Hannah is the best!! We did a maternity shoot with her and couldn't be happier with the photos. She…read morekept us laughing the whole time and captured this moment in our lives perfectly!

Patricia and her husband traveled to Tahoe on a holiday weekend to take our wedding photos. I knew…read morefrom the moment I met them in Starbucks that they were the photographers I had been looking for. They interacted so well with all of our guests, they took every picture that I requested and captured some shots I could never imagine. She does beautiful work and I will forever be thankful that he husband gave me a business card while passing by me at a bridal show. Beautiful stunning work and we will be using them in the future when we decide to start a family!

Patricia came over to our place in Forest Hill a few months ago and took the best photos of our…read morefamily of three. She accomodated all our requests and made sure we felt very comfortable at all times and the results are stellar - in one word. Highly recommended ! We will utilize her services in the very near future.

I normally hate all photos of myself, and REALLY hate having my photo taken because of it! Angie…read moreCOMPLETELY put me at ease! Her kind nature and encouragement during the shoot made me relax and enjoy the process. I actually HAD FUN!! I researched hundreds of local photographers around Napa and beyond, and I choose Angie. I LOVED her style and what she does! After our phone consult, I was immediately ready to book because I KNEW she was my woman! The headshots I already had were boring, they did not capture who I am and I wanted photos that relayed my personality, and she absolutely DID! I'm really excited to get these beautiful photos out via business cards and social media to grow my real estate business. They really capture my personality - and are so DISTINCTIVE! Angie also talked me into taking some shots 'just in case' in an outfit I had brought for the shoot but didn't really "love." The shots taken in that outfit were actually my favorite!!! And the outfit I thought was going to be my favorite didn't work out so well - Angie had predicted that too! The best parts of our time together are the AMAZING PHOTOS - and meeting Angie! If you're considering getting new headshots and personal branding photos done, DO IT! This was the best investment I've made in myself! The whole experience was motivating! Just take the time to explain what you're goals are, be clear, and trust Angie. She knows what she's doing! She has a great eye for angles, setting, and a clear but fun way of directing you. The photos Angie took are honestly the best I've had taken in my LIFE - and I'm 62!!

My husband (and business partner) and myself, usually don't enjoy having our photo taken. But we…read moreneeded a variety of fun, natural and beautiful, personal branding photos, to capture the magic behind our new sailing and adventure business, based in Berkeley, CA. At the start, we were unsure of how to convey what we do - provide incredible sailing adventures to small and intimate groups - and how this fantastic lifestyle could be translated into photos. Well, we nailed it! The photos Angie Capri took are so full of life, and just the spirit we wanted to convey through our marketing and advertising. We had a lot of moving pieces (literally) and people. She was very good at keeping us all organized and on track, without making it feel "staged". The whole experience felt super authentic. Angie made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The whole group felt relaxed and free to just be themselves! I love all of the fun we all had. There was definitely never a dull moment. She was a fantastic director! Angie will make the whole experience a blast! She is professional, focused, and incredibly fun (even while battling motion sickness too!). We are beyond thrilled with our new and improved brand image. We started sharing our new photos online immediately, and can't wait to begin updating our printed marketing materials too!

We had the most magical engagement session with Krista. She made the entire experience - from our…read moreinitial questions, to preparing us for our shoot, to the photography session itself, to getting our sneak peek photos - easy, comfortable, and fun. Krista prepared us so well for our photoshoot - helping us pick our outfits and make sure all the little details we might not consider were taken care of. At the photoshoot, she made us feel like we were in a fairytale. She coached us but still allowed us to feel natural, and found all the most magical places to shoot in. She spent so much time with us the afternoon of our shoot, finding space after space where we could get gorgeous shots. The very next day, she shared sneak peek photos that swept us away! It reflected the magic we felt in the day. Three weeks later, she turned around a full album with so many gorgeous photos. We are still swooning over them and the magic of the experience we had with her! We have no idea how we are going to select the pictures to frame - there are too many perfect shots! Thank you Krista! We loved working with you. We highly recommend her as your engagement and wedding photographer!

SOO happy with Krista as our wedding photographer!! We loved her suggestions for photo locations…read moreand how flexible she was the day of our wedding! Her work is incredible and her vibes are so positive so it makes it very fun to work with her. She helped us trouble shoot for some mistakes made by our caterer and we really appreciated her for this! She also did my sisters pregnancy photos which came out great and I can't wait to book Krista in the future for mini sessions!! Highly recommend booking with Krista :)

Elizabeth is a phenomenal wedding photographer. From the moment we were in contact with her, I felt…read moreat ease and that I could trust her. She shot our wedding photos at the City Hall in San Francisco. Elizabeth is effective, efficient, and thanks to many of her recommendations, the day went very smoothly. I would highly recommend Elizabeth, for her warmth, efficiency, and her style of photography that is unmatched! I have already referred friends to her for their wedding photography. Thank you Elizabeth!

Elizabeth is a dream to work with. Before even meeting her in person, she feels like your bff and…read morethat makes things SO much easier on the big day. She's a great cheerleader and hype woman making things feel easy when she's taking photos. I was lucky enough to have Elizabeth capture my city hall wedding, but also my larger ceremony in napa. I highly recommend her to friend, families, and other brides. I look forward to having her capture more milestone moments in my life down the road!

We had booked Olivia 2 whole years before our actual wedding and she ended up photographing our…read morewedding FINALLY 3 years after (due to COVID). Olivia was so flexible and supportive when we were freaking out that our wedding had to be cancelled/postponed during the lockdown; she rescheduled us twice throughout the pandemic. I have to say, her photography was one of the things I was looking forward to the most in getting married. As soon as we saw her photo in our venue catalog (when touring the venue), we knew we had to get married at that venue with the same photographer-- we booked her and the venue that same day. The photos she takes just feel light, bright, airy, and happy. And let me tell you, I've looked at other photographers' photos, but none could compare to the vibe Olivia's gives off. She is so WORTH IT. She's like a magician with her photos and just has a really great artistic eye! When we finally got married so many things went wrong (I wasn't wearing my wedding jewelry, I forgot to fix the ribbon of my bouquet, STRESS lol), but honestly you couldn't tell anything was wrong in the pictures! She came to the venue on time, advised us on timeline prior, and also was just a calming presence. Like I said, she's a freakin' magician who takes AMAZING photos. She's super friendly, bubbly, warm, kind and just easy to work with. My family loved her and her easy-going nature (even my husband commented on how Olivia was just super super nice). I cannot recommend Olivia more than enough to anyone. If you're looking for photos that are soft, romantic, light, and just would make you feel happiness when looking at it years later, Olivia's definitely your girl. Photos by Olivia Marshall Photography

So many wonderful things to say about Olivia. She has been our family photographer for 6+ years and…read moreI absolutely love the way she captures our family. She is simply the best when it comes to photography. Engagements, weddings, maternity and family pictures you name it, she's the best photographer. She has a sense of calmness that will help make your session so easy and so fun. Olivia knows exactly what we want and makes you feel comfortable and special.  She has a heart of gold and will make your photo shoot so fun! She works so well with my kiddos and they look forward to our session each and every year. Olivia's eye for detail to capture the best picture/moment is perfect!

Anna is one of the most considerate people I have ever met, she put in a great deal of effort with…read moreevery shot and went above and beyond to deliver a final product that we were both happy with. She's one of the most lovely people you'll ever meet and helped me come out of my shell to get the right shots :) I couldn't recommend her more highly

I cannot recommend Gavaphoto enough. Really…read more I hired Gavaphoto proprietress Patty Nason to shoot a cover photograph for an anthology of cyberpunk fiction. It was a last-minute change to the original cover art, which did not capture the gritty feel of the book. Luckily, Patty completely understood the concept and was immediately ready to jump in. Getting that I wanted a collaborative process, Patty actually took me on an amazing night-time urban photoshoot. She captured exactly the kinds of edgy, postmodern images that we needed. The photos were truly extraordinary, far exceeding my expectations. The hardest part was choosing just one. You can view the finished cover (designed by John D. Berry) here: http://www.tachyonpublications.com/book/Rewired.html. Patty is professional in every regard, has extremely reasonable rates, and will work to your schedule and your deadline. She has exceptional technical abilities, both behind the camera and in the photo editing phase. She will make you feel completely comfortable, listen carefully to what you want, and then she will give you something even better. And, it will be fun. Having recently admired her portfolio, I can happily report that she is equally great at portraits, business materials (brochures, flyers, catalogs), all kinds of events (formal, casual, corporate), and much more. Don't hire an unimaginative photographer who will turn in stilted, generic photos (a.k.a. the softer side of Sears). Don't ruin an event that's important to you by having your brother-in-law bring along his camera (expensive cameras do *not* equal memorable photographs). Hire Patty at Gavaphoto. You won't regret it.

patty just photographed me for my website bio pictures. i am a person that doesnt feel the most…read morecomfortable taking pictures (as well as one that doesnt photograph well either), and she absolutely put me at ease, got some great candid shots, and made me look GOOD! she was respectful of my time (i had an appointment shortly after our shoot), and took the time to pose me (i am seriously disabled with the art of vogue-ing), made it fun and easy (granted we work in a great neighborhood, she picked up on some great backgrounds, impromptu lighting schemes and comfortably natural poses, all not even a block away from our building!) and seriously, made me look GOOD. so about 90minutes later, we got to shoot in 3 different outfits, 3 different locations and got awesome pictures of my studio, skinSALVATION, i got all excited about seeing the photos. she had the images up on her uber-cool and secure, sexy and classy 'client access' online proofing website by the next day, and the images burned onto a cd for my webguy the very next. talk about instant gratification (all about it!). i am so glad i got to meet her (through krista bray of the posture studio, another fabulous lady healer), and am completely confident in referring my clients (that i love and care about so dearly) and friends and family to patty, she really does great work and doesnt make it all dramatic and shit. for those of you that know me and my facials, fernet or food, you know i do not fuck around, and neither does patty! this is how the talent DO!