I have worked with Hilary on a personal level (maternity photoshoot) and a professional level…read more(headshots and lifestyle shots for work) and have been continuously impressed with her work! She made me feel comfortable and confident behind the camera, has a friendly and easygoing demeanor, and I have some of my favorite photos thanks to her. If you are considering booking Hilary, look no further!

We've had annual family photo sessions with Hilary for the past five years (and even two sessions…read morein one year!), and she has been phenomenal every single time. She's wonderful with our kids--whether it was a newborn, a fussy toddler, or now more cooperative school-aged kids, she's been able to capture beautiful moments through every stage. One year my younger daughter was especially shy and grumpy about photos, but you'd never know it from the gorgeous images Hilary delivered. She's also great with pets and even got our dog to "smile" at the camera for a few shots this year! We included my parents in a session one year, and Hilary handled the larger family group seamlessly. She also has a great eye for locations, whether it's a tried-and-true spot or somewhere new, and she always makes the most of the setting. On top of that, her pricing is very reasonable, especially since you get to keep all the images from your session, and she's always prompt with delivery. Hilary makes family photos stress-free and fun, and the results are consistently stunning--we look forward to working with her every year.

Excellent photos and quick service! Our cat passed away and we went crazy creating images of all…read morethe lives. He didn't lead and they came out really great.

John Andrew Murphy was simply fantastic, and clearly a top rate expert at what he does. Friendly…read morein a way that puts people at ease before a serious objective. Knows how to prepare the client quickly in a way that works. Guided my 18 y.o. daughter who is very serious in a way that led her quickly to the smile and the type of presence that captured in the course of less than an hour five different professional photographs, all with professional grade editing that removed any imperfection. We pan to go back for an updated family photo. I recommend him highly. It did not surprise me when I went to write a review that I saw so many other positive reviews.

Jere was great. I learned about him on Groupon and waited more than 6 months to make the call. He…read morewas flexible with times and dates for our photo shoot for my family (with each of our busy schedules). He was punctual and friendly.When the weather didn't cooperate for a photo shoot in the Headlands, he had a great back up plan. He took a lot of great shots and we are happy with the photos! Thanks Jere!

This is how much I love Jere. This is my first review on Yelp AND I was married almost 7 years ago!…read moreThat's how much of a lasting impression Jere left on us. His work is amazing. I was so worried that he didn't get a picture because I didn't remember him (or his assistant) being there, but alas he always got the shot. Not only is he a talented photographer, he's a good person. My husband and I enjoyed talking with him and his wife (and dogs). It was a fabulous experience and 7 years later, I'm so thankful to have so many beautiful photos to reflect on. Thanks Jere! Alexis and Ricardo

We want to Thank Gary for helping to make our October 2016 Wedding a success !!…read more The pictures turned out great and we are now proudly displaying them in our home... Thanks Again Gary for your great photos !! Laurence & Luiza

Faith is very professional and easy to work with. I was thrilled and excited to have her shoot my…read moreengagement photos prior to my upcoming wedding. I explained what type of background I was looking for. She found the perfect spot in Montana de Oro. The scenery was beyond amazing and blew me away. Faith has been prompt and upfront with all contracts and prices. Her photos are so artistic and I can't wait to see the end results of my engagement photos. Choose Faith and she won't disappoint you at all.

From the owner: Photos are a treasure that I think everyone deserves to have! I would love to be the one to help…read morecreate some of those memories for you. I specialize in family photos, outdoor portraits (creative, headshots, graduation) and wedding photography. Shoot me a message and we'll find a time to connect. :)

We first met Augie though extended family referral in 2023. We've been regular clients since then,…read moreand have absolutely loved every session. Augie is a kind, calming, and professional presence for kids and adults alike, putting everyone at ease. It may seem like photography sessions that feel candid would result in mediocre results, but somehow he always gets amazing shots. Anyone with toddlers and infants know how difficult it is to get more than one kid staring at the camera, much less capture natural smiles. I've been impressed every time, and look forward to future family portraits!

Augie took our engagement and wedding photos, and we absolutely loved working with him! I would…read morehighly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. He's very professional, friendly, quick to respond, and just amazing to work with overall. I had just started wedding planning when I ran into a friend who told me Augie was their photographer and shared his info. We had looked through a number of photographers, but Augie's work stood out to us through all of it--his photos truly captured the feeling of each moment, and we loved everything in his portfolio. When we reached out, he responded so quickly and answered all our questions right away. For our engagement shoot, it was my husband's first time doing a formal photoshoot. Augie came very prepared, offered great tips, and made us feel completely at ease. He was so easy to talk to and work with, and we genuinely had such a fun time with him! He was also flexible with timing and weather to make sure we could get the best lighting. We were blown away by his ability to notice something special in just a few seconds and turn it into a beautifully captured moment. For our wedding day, Augie was even more impressive. I had shared our (very full) itinerary with him ahead of time, and I was surprised to notice that he knew it by heart. When we started running behind, he gently but efficiently helped move things along. Even though it was his first time at our venue, he had an incredible eye for finding perfect spots, turning a simple fence into a magical backdrop. He worked seamlessly around the golfers at our venue, guiding us at the right times and capturing the sweetest in-between moments. He also accommodated all our specific requests, including photos with our sports car and dress details. We absolutely love our wedding photos and all the special moments he preserved. We were also so impressed with how fast he sent us our sneak peek photos--it was such a fun surprise to get highlights so quickly. Overall, I can't stress enough how grateful we are for Augie and everything he captured during our engagement shoot and wedding day. We're so happy with all the memories he helped capture that we will cherish forever, and I truly can't recommend him enough.

Lindsay did a great job of taking family photos of my wife and I and our one year old son. We met…read moreearly on Saturday morning by the Ferry Building and took a range of shots both indoor and outdoor, almost all of which turned out really great! She did a cool job of bringing in the surrounding elements (Transamerica Pyramid, etc.) into the background and was patient with us as we had to move around with the little guy. She's very personable and flexible in terms of taking direction to get the shot you want. We got all the photos on a CD she sent and are very happy with the session. Her prices are very good and worth the investment!

We were so pleased with Lindsay's work. She came to our home and took pictures of our newborn son…read more Our son responded really well to her, and we had a great time being photographed with him. We had so many good photos in the end, we had a hard time choosing which to print. We're looking forward to doing another photo session later this year. Lindsay was prompt, professional, and we received our prints a few days after they were taken. Go on, hire her, she's great!

My wife and I got married this past December, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding…read morephotographer, Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera. I actually found Jennifer after searching online for photographers in San Francisco and her work immediately stood out. Her style felt fresh and unconventional -- more documentary and journalistic than traditional -- and I especially loved her use of black and white photography, which was a big reason we chose her. The day started at our hotel, where she jumped between our separate rooms to capture my wife and me getting ready. Before she had even gotten to our rooms, she had already scouted the perfect location for our first look. The moment was absolutely incredible, and she handled everything; we didn't have to do a thing but follow her lead. That professional confidence continued at City Hall. She has a masterful familiarity with the building. She took full control of the shoot, guiding us as she told us exactly where to stand, how to pose, and where to move next so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. As a photographer myself, I really appreciated her confidence and professionalism. All we had to do was follow instructions and be present. She knows San Francisco City Hall inside and out -- the lighting, the angles, the timing, and the key locations that truly matter -- every shot felt deliberate and it showed. The technical skill here is top-notch-- the compositions were beautiful, the balance of each frame was spot-on, and her gorgeous color grading. We received around 300 images, and the quality is so consistent that I plan to print every last one of them in large format to ensure we have a permanent physical archive. When we received the final package, we were so touched -- she sent our photos on a beautiful USB drive along with printed images, some sweets, and other thoughtful details. It was the perfect finishing touch to a genuinely wonderful experience. If you're getting married at City Hall -- or anywhere in San Francisco -- Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera is exceptional. Thank you Jennifer! Laura and Junior.

We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day and A Girl and A Camera Photography!…read moreFrom start to finish, Jennifer and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, attentive, and so easy to have around on such an important day. What we absolutely loved was Jennifer's eye for the little moments. Beyond the portraits and formal shots, she captured the quiet glances, the spontaneous laughter, and all the small details that made our wedding day feel like ours. We can't recommend Jennifer highly enough!

Working with David and Annie for our proposal photos was a breeze. Even though I initially didn't…read morehave a super solid idea of where and when I wanted to do the proposal, David was very helpful in suggesting different locations for different times of the day while providing examples. His communication was clear and responsive, and he was very patient with me no matter how many emails it took! Staging the surprise was actually a lot simpler than I expected--they ask you for some basic information as to how you're planning to do it. On the day of, I was nervous if things were going to fall into place, but Annie, our photographer, shared her location with me and arrived early in just the spot I wanted. She was also wonderful to work with--her photography and editing skills are great and even though we never really posed for photos before, she made it easy for us. She even had the presence of mind to turn us away from family members who were coming from behind to surprise us. We received a few photos the night of the proposal to share with friends and then the rest of the photos after a quick turnaround. We were very happy with how they turned out and appreciative of Annie's great work!

My husband and I were so fortunate to work with Annie & David for our engagement photoshoot and…read morewedding. They were the first vendor we booked after securing our venue, so we got to know them over the course of the year leading up to our wedding in August 2025. After coming across their photos when researching different potential photographers that had experience at our venue, we were very interested in meeting them. We had an initial video call with them and knew immediately that we wanted to book them for such a critical part of our wedding journey. There aren't enough words to describe how skilled and professional they are--they are amazing photographers (individually and as a duo) and clearly love what they do. Our proposal photoshoot was the only prior experience we had in terms of taking professional photos as a couple. We met them in person for the first time at our engagement photoshoot--they immediately made us feel comfortable and were seriously thoughtful about the entire process, whether it was the location choices, minute-by-minute weather changes/forecast, outfit changes, etc. It really feels like they plan for everything and care about the little details. When we asked them about another vendor they would potentially work with on the day of our wedding, they even referenced notes they made when they had worked with them for a prior wedding. Throughout the whole process, they were prompt communicators (frequently responding to an email within minutes!) and guided us with experience and patience that we really appreciated. Whenever we had something to discuss with them (including choices we needed to make as a couple), they never hesitated to give us suggestions and feedback. Even if they offered an alternative suggestion to an idea of ours, it always felt like they genuinely cared and they wanted what we wanted, and it never felt like criticism. We received our wedding photos just about 2 months after our wedding, and we love every single one of them (all 667)! They are truly the best photographers to work with and just lovely people to be around. We definitely plan to keep in touch with them for future photoshoots! :) TL;DR: You should have booked A Tale Ahead Photography yesterday!!

Gina is such a pleasure to work with...upbeat and full of good energy. I've hired her for a variety…read moreof things from product shots, kid pics and most recently my headshot. Thanks Gina!

I absolutely love Gina!. The thing is, anything that looks easy took whoever is doing it countless…read morehours of practice, and it's never as easy as it looks! This is exactly why every time I think I'm going to take amazing, adorable photos of my child they look like bad flip phone photos. When Gina takes them the results are extraordinary. If you want professional photos, you need a professional, and Gina is it! I've used her for personal and professional photos and was thrilled with the results. I loved all the photos whether they were taken in the studio or outdoors. I especially love how conveniently located her studio is. Proximity off freeway and easy free parking matters-especially with kids!