I am a floral designer and I just had the pleasure of working a wedding with Nadine in Santa Cruz…read more Weddings can be stressful but having a photographer who is present, calm, light hearted with a great sense of humor can change the tone of everything. This is Nadine. She knows that she is capturing memories and creating a narrative of a major life event and isn't that what you'd want? The photos of the wedding are the one things that last well beyond the party. If I were the bride, I'd want someone who could capture the thrill, the love and the best of connections from my wedding. This is Nadine.

We hired Nadine to take multi-generational pictures to celebrate a 90th birthday. For years, we…read moreadmired our neighbor's holiday photo cards (photo taken by Nadine) where their family photos were cheerful and relaxed. Nadine is certainly a talented photographer with a keep eye for detail, moreover, though she creates a calm environment making those she photographs feel at ease. This ability to make others feel comfortable and relaxed carries over to her photo shoot. The result are spectacular photos and very satisfied clients.

I found Sarah early in the wedding planning process, after searching for photos taken at Lake…read moreMerritt. I loved the idea of the lake as a backdrop for our couples portraits, but I felt like it would be best to find a photographer who was already familiar with its various features and angles. When I found Sarah's portfolio I was delighted and immediately knew I wanted to work with her. This was a fantastic decision and I would unequivocally recommend her as a wedding photographer. We spent 12+ hours together over the course of pre-wedding couple portraits, rehearsal picnic, and the day-of. I didn't think ahead of time about how much time that is to spend with a stranger, but after a very short time she didn't feel like one. She's warm, cheerful and professional. She gave excellent direction, while still working to keep shots very natural, and very willing to take our input throughout the process. She was easy to communicate with by phone and email, her business info was well organized and it was easy to handle contracts, etc. I found her prices to be very reasonable for the quality of service and product, and I really loved the photo book she put together at the end of the process.

Seriously the greatest photographer you can have on your side for your engagement photos and…read morewedding photos. Sarah herself is such a genuinely kind and amazing person, truly an expert in her work. She made us feel so incredibly comfortable during our photoshoots, and we truly enjoyed her. Of course, her work itself is simply incredible. Whenever we saw her finished shots of us, we were so blown away. Many times we were like, "OMG is that us?!" Or, "WOW, that doesn't even LOOK like the same place we were at." Sarah has this ability to make her subjects and backgrounds look epic or incredible, or basically all the amazing adjectives you can think of to describe a photo. I have received numerous compliments from friends and coworkers saying how impressed and how much they loved how all our photos came out. Props to her associate photographer, Doreen, as well. She photographed our wedding day alongside Sarah, and she was also such a delight to work with and to have by our side. So much talent in Sarah and Doreen. A HUGE thank you for everything. You won't regret booking Sarah.

Carrie did two sessions with me: my maternity shoot in October and family portraits during…read moreThankgiving weekend. She is a great communicator and was very flexible with us during Covid when scheduling was extra complicated. Carrie is a joy to work with and her finished product blew us all away. I was so worried about the light, the windy weather, and my hair. She calmed me down and made it all work perfectly. She even got great shots of my big dogs and my brand new baby and my squirrely family. We were happy to pay her travel fee for specific locations. She showed up on time and hit the ground running both times. She has a real eye for bringing the environment into the story. She was able to focus and relax my family and they all LOVED her. We look forward to having her do our family portraits every year. Be sure to book as soon as possible. She is getting very popular!

Carrie is passionate about photography and it shows…read more Her knack for finding the natural beauty in unposed moments and her creative perspective helped make the photos feel uniquely ours. Carrie's laid back nature put us at ease and she answered our many, many emails in the months leading up to our wedding without even calling us crazy once :) She went above and beyond in travelling down to San Francisco (the city we call home) for a marathon engagement shoot and even staked out the wooded-area around our venue to find the perfect spot for our "first look" -- which was incredible. When it came to our wedding day, Carrie was calm, cool, sneaky funny, professional, and most importantly, captured stunning photos of not only us, but of every little detail that made our day so special. Simply put, if you are looking for a talented, creative, calm, professional, and passionate photographer who will ensure your photos are beautiful -- Carrie is your photographer.

Audey answered a bid for our surprise engagement photography for me and my fiancée, beating out 50…read moreother Bay Area photographers for us. She had a portfolio ready for both "surprise" photography as well as standard shots, and was clear and concise the whole time. Her communication with us was fantastic the entire process. She is so friendly; we felt like we had known her for years, and instantly felt comfortable working with her. On top of all of that, her work speaks for itself. She is simply a fantastic photographer. We could not have asked for a better photographer for our special day. We definitely hope to work with her again in the future!

Audey did a FANTASTIC job with both our engagement photos and our city hall wedding ceremony…read morephotos. When I got in contact with her, we chatted about any ideas I had in terms of locations and poses, but she was also incredibly helpful in prompting us to think about what we wanted out of our shoots. She's able to scout locations super quickly once at the destination and is a true pro at being able to get the shot. We took our engagement photos at Lands End and Golden Gate Park on an absolutely freezing day (another normal day in SF haha) and Audey helped us get through the shoot quickly and successfully! She directed us through all of the poses and made us feel super comfortable and relaxed with her. We were even able to squeeze in some last minute unplanned shots that actually turned out so beautiful. For SF city hall, she truly is a miracle worker because nobody had guessed that there were several other couples also milling around the rotunda based on the outstanding shots she was able to take. I had no idea it was her first time shooting SF city hall since she navigated it like a pro! Overall, I truly love Audey's photography style and her professionalism and I'm so grateful she was able to help us capture these memories. If you're looking for someone who can really bring out the best in you through photography, Audey is your gal!

While I was on the search for a wedding photographer my cousin found Jaclyn on the knot website. I…read moredecided to check out her website and immediately fell in love with her work. My husband Shaunt and I were looking for a package deal on an engagement session and our wedding day. We arranged to meet with Jaclyn to discuss our vision, her pricing and learned about each other. After meeting with Jaclyn, Shaunt and I knew she was the perfect fit as our photographer. Her relaxed attitude, artistry and portfolio really captured us. My husband proposed in Maui by the beach at sunset so Jaclyn acknowledged that our engagement session had to be near the beach and towards sunset as it was very symbolic and meaningful to our story. Jaclyn even climbed a rock to find the perfect angle for one of the beach sand photos. The results were absolutely breathtaking. When it came to our wedding day, she brought an assistant to help cover 250 guests and other special moments. We told her what to keep an eye on during our Armenian Christian wedding ceremony and the traditions that take place at the reception. During a busy wedding season, she provided an extensive preview a couple weeks after our wedding in August. A few weeks later she provided the final link to all of our photos and they were jaw dropping. Jaclyn's work is so beautiful! She was easy to work with and very responsive when it came down to any questions via email/text. We are pleased and thrilled with all of our wedding photos as we know these will last a lifetime. The best advice I can give any bride to be's is clearly define what you're looking for in a photographer and your vision; this will lead you to the perfect fit.

I don't like to give negative feedback but feel it's necessary given the lack of communication and…read moreprofessionalism with Jaclyn. I found Jaclyn on Yelp and really liked her work and reasonable pricing so I decided to give her a call to meet up for coffee. She was over 30 minutes late (although she did text me to tell me so) but I wanted to give her a second chance and look at her work. I really liked her personality and her portfolio was nice given she's only been doing this for about 4 years. She promised that she would not be late if we did use her for our wedding. I did mention to her that she had to be approved through the resort that we are getting married at since she lives out of town and she was okay with that. The wedding coordinator emailed Jaclyn to get her insurance but didn't get an email back. After several days passed, I emailed Jaclyn and didn't get a response email from her until a few days later. She indicated that she was busy all weekend and would call back the coordinator that same afternoon. Well, she never called! Since she was late for our first meeting, I feel that she should have been prompt with her follow through with me and the coordinator. Totally unacceptable. Perhaps it's her youth or lack of professional experience.. I expected more from a photographer that is trying to build her business. Your wedding is a very special day and all vendors that you use should make it a great experience. So, if you want a photographer that is tardy and lacks quick response but is cheap and does fairly good work then you found your gal.

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!

Jennifer took our engagement and wedding photos, and I promptly referred her to two of my other…read moreengaged friends. We contacted a lot of photographers in our search for the perfect one, and Jennifer was head and shoulders above the others. When we met in person, we felt immediately at ease, which was really important for people who are not used to being in front of a camera. What I liked most about her initially was that she didn't tie us into a package deal, but gave us an "a la carte menu" to decide what we did and didn't want (engagement photos, second shooter, additional hours, premium processing, photo book, etc). It was very straight-forward and helpful in an industry that is so often the opposite. We were really pleased with how the photos turned out and have heard the same from our other friends. I highly recommend her!

Sorry I am so late in posting here…read more Jennifer got our edited engagement pictures in less than a week and we LOVE THEM! She is terrific!

A visit to Linda Trudeau's website tells it all. She is one of the most gifted photographers I've…read moreseen. We had Linda photograph our daughter's wedding at Concannon Vineyards in Livermore, CA. Not only is her work top rate, she works well with her subjects, eliciting the most amazing photographs. We absolutely loved working with Linda. Linda also worked as a team with our planner and the venue coordinator. I felt like there wasn't one thing I had to think about the day of the wedding...other than having a great time. I knew Linda was going to capture every moment of our memories of our special event. You would be in very good hands with Linda covering your event!