Alyse is so easy and fun to work with. She is a true magician with the kids - they adored her. I can't believe how she turned a morning with 2 small kids into a gorgeous collection of memories. I can't recommend her enough. She was a joy and these photos are so much better than I could have hoped for read more

I just wanted to give the most glowing review for Alyse! We had the opportunity to do a family photo shoot with her for my daughter's second birthday. With our goldendoodle and a toddler in tow, getting cute photos is no easy feat. Alyse was so wonderful with both of them. She really captured our daughter's personality during the photo shoot and was really good at going with the flow. She was able to help us capture some great memories of our daughter at this age. We took photos at Palace of the Fine Arts on a very gloomy and foggy day but the pictures still came out nice. We did all of this socially distanced as well during Covid-19. Don't hesitate to book Alyse if you are looking to capture some family moments. read more

I highly, highly recommend working with Alyse! She did newborn photos inside our home and was so kind and made us feel comfortable at an exhausting time. Her style is very relaxed and she allowed us to take all the time we needed to make sure baby was comfortable too. We were not planning on buying the entire collection, but after seeing our gallery we just couldn't choose and had to get all the photos! Alyse captured our newborn so well, and we'll definitely be using her for any future family photos. read more

I cannot say enough positive things about our experience with Alyse. She oozes love and was such a pleasure to be around. My girls warmed up to her immediately and she instantly made us all feel at ease. Alyse did a documentary shoot with us... her pictures brought tears to my eyes. She was able to capture so much joy and beauty in her pictures- things that we become immune to or accustomed to seeing and no longer strike us as the beautiful moments they are. Alyse captures these! She was made for this work and we're so grateful to have found her. I've worked with many photographers over the years but none come close to Alyse's talent! read more

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First off, So sorry for the long awaited review! Alyse is so great! She's really nice, and easy to warm up to. Usually when meeting strangers things can get real awkward in the beginning but she isnt like that! She offered her services (free 30 min session- giving back) free of charge during COVID-19 & that says so much about her. The entire shoot made us feel like we were close & we were so comfortable with her. During our shoot, I had my parents, partner and 4 month old daughter. We were at the Palace of Fine Arts & it was WINDY. So windy I was so worried the photos wouldnt come out great. I was totally wrong when I received our package! The photos were GREAT & I was shocked. It's like magic! haha She also helped us pose and told us what to do since we weren't naturals at this haha. Love that part! I highly recommend Alyse. Not only is she very easy to work with, but she is so nice! Quality of the photos are so great that I havent even been able to choose my pics yet 2 months later since they all look good LOL. read more

Another graduation moment. She is amazing in her ability to bring the best out of a person. She was able to work quickly and professionally. I always use her to help me with anxiety because pictures are worth a thousand words and I never ever have to worry about her photos. They always comes out great. Thank you. read more

I love Alyse ! She is the best. Made the whole process fun and exciting. Definitely using her for family pics. read more

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Alyse did our maternity shoot had such a great time, she was such a pleasure to work with and made the photo shoot effortless and we will treasure these photos for the rest of our lives read more

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Alyse was wonderful for our SF city hall wedding. She helped us understand how the day would flow and she knew where to be and when. The pictures she took were gorgeous and timeless, and she was good with corralling our family. We are very thankful for her beautiful photos. read more

I've done 4 photoshoot a with Alyse so far and I can't even describe how amazing she is! She did our "Save the date" and wedding photos and my professional photos for my business and on each one of them she was amazing! She made us/me feel comfortable in front of the camera and captured our essence. We highly recommend Alyse! read more

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My wife and I hired Alyse to document our COVID wedding last August. She was wonderful! Very gentle, and comforting while still giving solid direction (which we needed). Plus she has a great eye. She made our apartment look like a dozen different locations, and took stunning shots. 11/10, would definitely hire again. read more

I found Alyse randomly on Instagram and decided to reach out to her. It had been a while since my family had done family portraits coupled with Shelter in Place and being stuck in the house all day this seemed like a neat socially distant safe activity. We had an initial call to discuss what I was looking for and areas where I'd be interested in taking photos. The idea of taking pictures in a neighborhood showing off city life definitely appealed to me since it was different than pictures where we were in parks (all of my family pics to date randomly are in parks). She scoped out 2 neighborhoods, then suggested a third based on several parameters (parking, lack of crowds, and spots for cools pics). Her location pick was awesome. Though we had to postpone our session due to the smoke, she was very accommodating. Ironically on the day of our shot, the location was great, weather was epic, and suddenly it was super crowded (first awesome weather day in a long time), but she was flexible, made it work and most importantly made sure we were comfortable. My son who is starting to get to the age where he doesn't care for pictures loved Alyse because she plays Minecraft. Seriously - this in itself was worth it because someone else was listening to his Minecraft stories and actually understood what he was talking about. :) Alyse's style is unique from other photographers I've had, as she more action oriented vs posed. She found colorful buildings and backgrounds that really showcase her eye for a good shot. The end product was a lovely portfolio of pictures that has made it difficult to choose which ones I want. I would definitely recommend Alyse for family pictures! This party of 4 really enjoyed working with her. read more

I connected with Alyse for a photoshoot of one of my youth movement classes and we all loved to have her around with brilliant ideas and vibrant energy motivating all of us. She could capture the essence of the moment and I didn't even feel that she was there. Can't wait to do another session with her!!! read more

I had such a great experience working with Alyse! I loved my photos and everyone who saw them loved them too! Alyse was great to work with - professional, responsive, interactive during the photoshoot, and good quality photos that I am very happy with. I highly recommend working with Alyse, she'll help answer all your questions and discuss any questions about the photoshoot as well! read more

We could not be happier with the photos Alyse took of our family! She took them for us when our daughter was 7 months and again when she was a year old. She has an amazing eye and her direction feels super natural and easy. Not only did the photos themselves turn out so so well, but she was such a pleasure to be around. She is warm and easy-going and was so good at getting our girl to feel comfortable. She really made the entire experience so enjoyable, which is not an easy feat with a baby/toddler. She also turned the photos around to us so quickly after she shot them. We will treasure the photos as a moment in time always! read more

Since becoming a family of four, we finally took some family pictures. I'm so happy that I found Alyse Panitz Photography to capture some wonderful memories. Not only did the pictures turned out beautifully, but she was very patient with us the entire photo shoot. We felt so comfortable around her and she captured such raw expressions. We're definitely taking more family pictures with her! read more

I can't say enough good things about Alyse Panitz Photography. First, Alyse is as extraordinary a person as she is a photographer. When you see her body of work (check her website), you'll understand the caliber of talent and character to which I'm referring. Alyse took me out into the city and expertly chose backdrops and natural lighting that would best complement my aesthetic. She listened to my needs and goals, and made me feel so comfortable in front of her lens. When I saw my photos, I was blown away. The way she captured the light and my essence in a beautiful dance. I am so grateful to her. I have recommended her to everyone I know. She is exceptional! You'll feel so lucky before, during and after you've shot with her! read more

Alyse is an amazingly talented photographer. I feel like she hasn't been "discovered" yet. It will happen. And when it does, I'm going to use whatever pull I have as an old client to be able to get on her calendar. She's that good, and I feel lucky to know her. I met her through friends of friends. She's taken family photos for us annually since our 1st baby was born 9 years ago, and we cherish all the photos, smiles and memories she's given us. Because we love the outdoors, she gives us multiple outdoor venues we can choose from. She has a unique ability to make any kids smile and understand how to photograph kids (she even brought toys!) And our photos come out looking natural and beautiful like she caught us in a moment where we were so happy. I've seen other family photos, and the big difference I see is hers don't look staged or dated. They look like our family is enjoying being together which is what I hope we remember when we look back on these photos decades from now. I wholeheartedly recommend Alyse, and thank her for so many wonderful photos of my cuties! read more

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We've always been the type of people who never take professional photos. Too many stories of the awkward photographer, whose expensive pictures turn out lame from all the stale poses, kept us far away. But as our family has grown, taking pictures with our phones didn't work out either. So we asked around and Alyse came highly recommended. Her "Day in the Life" concept was especially appealing to us. The idea of capturing professional candid moments was so different and refreshing. Being able to deliver amazing photos while dealing with a camera shy 4 year old, a crying and pooing 6 week old, 70lb yellow lab, and 2 restless socially deprived parents is beyond incredible. All with a beaming smile and uncanny ability to charm snakes(our children + dog). Alyse's work speaks for itself. Just visit her website and you'll see. She provides more than amazing photos of our life. She gave us experiences we will never forget. We had 2 sessions with Alyse and won't go anywhere else. read more

We've gotten family pictures taken before, but the photos that Alyse made of us are incredibly special. Alyse does more than just take a great Christmas card photo (though she can do that, too). She followed us on a typical Sunday morning - breakfast, our favorite walk, the inevitable tantrum - and documented that for us in a way we would have never captured otherwise. Alyse is amazing with kids (and so many people aren't), and she has the rare ability to capture moments and details that you don't realize are special until you them as stills. It sounds overly sentimental, but it's absolutely true. Also important as a busy mom - she designed the photo book so that I didn't have to. And our kids will often bring it to me to 'read' to them at bedtime. It's filled with wonderful memories for them, too. read more

I cannot sing Alyse's praises enough: our day-in-the-life photos are absolutely stunning. Alyse perfectly captured this phase of our lives, from the big things (such as our favorite weekend activities) to the more subtle things (such as the particular step our children like to sit on when they are putting on their shoes). The resulting photo book is something we will treasure forever. Furthermore, the experience was really enjoyable - and I wasn't sure it would be! Before the day I had concerns that it would be awkward and somewhat disconcerting to have someone "follow us around taking photos". But instead it felt very relaxed and it is a huge testament to Alyse - both as a talented photographer and as a lovely person - that she made it so fun. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Since my children got married in 2010, I decided to have an annual family picture taking around the holidays to document the growing family. For the first few years, we either go to a studio or have my husband's friend take pictures. One day, I found Alyse while browsing the internet and decided to try her services and never looked back since then. We had her take the family photo for the last 2 years and we are extremely satisfied! We also had her recreate our son and daughter-in-law's wedding poses for their 10th year wedding anniversary and both of them were so pleased. Our daughter is now pregnant and I have already asked Alyse to take the maternity photos soon. I am sure there will be many other family events that I would like Alyse to be a part of. She always has a great artistic perspective when she takes the pictures that truly capture the moment and the essence of the subjects. She is truly a gem! read more

Alyse is an absolute dream to work with. She has a way of making you feel comfortable that really translates into the final product. She is professional, accommodating, and her taste is impeccable. I completely trust that my photos will become keepsakes to be cherished forever because of Alyse's eye for capturing a moment. I can't recommend her highly enough, she's amazing! read more

Alyse took photos of my family and the images she was able to capture will be treasured forever. We all felt so comfortable around her and it really shows in the pictures. The images are beautiful and honest and I couldn't be any happier with the final product. Alyse is a true professional and I highly recommend her! read more