First, I want to say that Melissa is very kind and makes the experience comfortable, even if you're…read morenervous or shy in front of the camera. She's warm, welcoming, and easy to work with. I received around 80 edited proofs to choose from, and there were plenty of great options for my final selections. She also offers a wardrobe with beautiful dresses, as well as some clothing options for men. The location suggestions she provided were excellent, and she did a great job capturing the style and vibe I had in mind. That said, I do feel the need to mention some concerns about professionalism and turnaround time. Her contract states that proofs will be delivered within 2-4 weeks. While 4 weeks already feels a bit long, I was patient and checked in about once a week for updates. When the 4-week mark passed without receiving anything, I was disappointed. I ended up receiving the proofs after 4 weeks and 3 days. I reviewed and returned my selections the same day, but her contract didn't specify a timeline for final edits, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The final images were delivered 15 days later. When I received them, it seemed like the only changes made were removing the watermarks. Some photos still had bags and other items in the background, even though she had mentioned those would be edited out. Communication was also inconsistent. There were times when my messages were read but not answered, and at one point--about two weeks after the shoot--she indicated she hadn't started editing yet. It left me feeling like my time and excitement weren't fully considered. By the time I received my maternity photos, my baby was already three weeks old, and I had already shared photos of her arrival, despite scheduling the shoot at 34 weeks as recommended. Would I recommend Melissa? Yes, but with some expectations in mind. Her pricing is fair, and you do receive a large number of photos. However, turnaround time may be slower than expected, and communication can feel a bit casual at times. (She did provide 5 additional images to make up for the delay in delivering the proofs.) I had originally intended to do a new born shoot with her as well but I was waiting for my maternity photos to make sure I really liked them and unfortunately by the time I received them my baby was outside the 7-14 day old window she wants for newborns. Between that and the turn around time I decided against it.

I can't recommend Melissa highly enough! I had lots of extended family members in town and wanted…read moreto get a group family photo. Melissa was really easy to coordinate with and very flexible. All my folks felt very at ease and the pictures speak for themselves. If I could, I would give Melissa an extra star for going the extra mile with helping us narrow down our wardrobe choices. Thank you Melissa! I'll forever treasure the memories from our foggy Half Moon Bay photo shoot and you can expect me to be calling you in the future!

Eva has taken our daughter's newborn and 6 month photos so far and we have been very happy with…read moreboth sessions. Her ability to work with babies and capture such beautiful moments made the sessions worth every penny. The environment is relaxed and she has stations ready for different props, ready to capture any moment. She helped not just the baby feel relaxed, but myself as well at times. Lol If you're looking for a professional photographer, give her a call.

Just got my pictures back from my daughter's first birthday photos - LOVE!…read moreEva was so sweet and easy to work with. Her studio was easy to find with free and close parking - a must with littles! She had a changing table and everything someone might need. The outfits she has available were so cute and hard to narrow down to just a few. My daughter had fun and it shows in the pictures. Would definitely recommend Eva Photography!

We loved our experience with Bojana. We did our version of a newborn shoot after our baby tuned 3…read moremonths old. Bojana's entire process is so smooth, from providing the family with a clear understanding of how to dress and prepare your space and baby to arriving right on time. She made us feel so comfortable throughout the shoot. She helped us find the right spots in the apartment for a photo and gave us advice throughout. It was wonderful & I highly recommend!

Our experience for maternity photos with Bojana was beyond fantastic! We were so very happy and…read morethankful for our time with her for our photo shoot, and the pictures turned out wonderfully! We were concerned about going to a public place in the time of COVID to take maternity photos, and the whole experience made us feel safe and confident that we were in good hands! Anyone who needs family or maternity photos should consider Bojana, we plan on working with her for all our future family photo needs! She really does have an amazing skill!

We cannot recommend Constance enough! After our original photographer did a complete no call, no…read moreshow for our newborn son's photo shoot, we were stressed, disappointed, and worried we'd miss those precious early moments. She truly came to the rescue. Not only did she respond quickly, but she was able to fit us into her schedule within just a few days. From the moment she arrived, she was professional, calm, and incredibly patient with our newborn. She handled our son with such care and made the entire experience feel relaxed and enjoyable during what can be a very overwhelming time for new parents. The photos turned out absolutely stunning -- more beautiful than we could have imagined. She captured the sweetest little details and moments that we will treasure forever. Her talent, kindness, and willingness to step in last-minute meant so much to our family. If you're looking for someone reliable, compassionate, and exceptionally talented, look no further. We are beyond grateful for her and would book her again in a heartbeat!

Constance approached me in Rockridge when I was super pregnant at the end of October - she shared…read moreher business card, and I checked out her website. Really liking her style of photography, we scheduled a newborn photo session with Constance at the end of November with our two week old son. Constance was incredibly responsive and professional. Not only that, she is a baby photo whisperer - she had a bunch of helpful suggestions to help our time together go smoothly. She brought a whole bag of adorable outfits and props, and she was happy to let us choose some of our own outfits, too. For this session we decided to stay home and take photos around our house and yard, and they turned out beautifully. We are so pleased with these special keepsakes! Constance also made it easy to review the raw photo collection after the shoot, choose the ones we wanted, and deliver the final files all online. She also offers large size prints! In the future I'd love to do an on-location shoot with our son in the redwoods of Oakland. I already have ideas :) Thank you, Constance!

I got newborn photos for my son at Peekaboo Studios. It's located in downtown Walnut Creek, but…read morethere is private parking which is appreciated when carrying all of your baby stuff. Christina is very experienced with working with babies. She noted to the other photographer how my son was scrunched on me while I was holding him, so she would wrap him a certain way. I was impressed with how big the studio was, lots of backgrounds and props to use for either newborn, maternity or boudoir photo sessions. The studio was kept at a very comfortable temperature inside, as our appointment fell during a heat wave; I felt nice and cool, it was just warm enough to keep baby sleepy and cooperative. Overall great experience!

My first baby and I was looking for someone who can understand and capture the moment the way i…read morethought years ago... peekaboo Studio's Photographers vision and photography presence is so outstanding... They have so many creative ideas which make a mom to be and new born, feel so special and beautiful.. just wow experience with the team. Must recommend.

Veronica is very talented photographer; she sees beauty in every child and every smile. Her one of…read morea kind ability to find a rapport with every kid of any age makes her the best photographer and the best friend you will have for life. She is going to become part of your family whom you would want share the years of growth, special moments and events. There are quite few amazing photographers but only Veronica has an ability to care for every picture and just become part of your family forever.

We have taken family pics every year for the past ten years and BY FAR Veronika's have been the…read morebest (this was our second year with her). She has the best locations suggestions and knows all the secret places. She is wonderful with kids, both little and big. Always has great poses, even tho at the time they feel awkward...they turn out great. She's easy to work with and will dozens of pics, to capture best shot. And shes' very reasonable when it comes to prices.

Ashley is amazing in so many ways. This was the 2nd time she took our family photos and we returned…read moreto her for good reason. She is able to capture family dynamics while creating a comfortable vibe for children (key when you have a toddler!) AND capture the beauty of nature all at the same time. I honestly think she is a magician with her camera and even if you're certain that you had an awkward expression or your child only made angry faces, she somehow manages to capture beautiful shots with perfect framing. Not only is the photo session wonderful, but even her advice in preparation for the session is so valuable. She provides a personalized styling service that helped me pick color schemes that came out so beautifully in the pictures. She's also great at recommending photo shoot locations and is so thoughtful about items that she recommends we bring for the shoot. The resulting photos are incredibly beautiful, some as if they are out of a magazine, and I can't wait to get a few of them printed. Ashley is the best, and she helped capture some of these moments that we will cherish forever.

We have worked with Ashley twice now and I recommend her services to anyone showing even slight…read moreinterest in getting photos done. Not only are her photos stunning, which you can obviously see from her website, but she is fabulous to work with. She is very down to earth and just someone I have enjoyed being around during our shoots. I am inspired by her artistic eye and not going to lie...made me question if I want to pursue photography. I am just blown away by her work and look forward to future sessions. You really get what you pay for and her services are very worth it.

Shauna PERSONALLY REQUESTED to shoot my family photos free of charge in exchange for a promotional…read morephoto crediting her be posted on my and my husbands instagram pages. I agreed( and fully intended to full compensate her by tip for her time/work). Over the course of a month, she cancelled LAST MINUTE within a couple hours of our scheduled shoot time, THREE SEPARATE TIMES!!! After the 3rd time I asked if she had a reschedule date or if she changed her mind about doing it completely and she copped an attitude. So very unprofessional. In my profession I give away free things from time to time not expecting anything in return, but Who offers free shit and then gets a shitty attitude about it? Her pics are mediocre at best and trust me after reading her ridiculous contract and dealing with her snide attitude, it's definitely not worth the headache. Book elsewhere. Shauna poor delusional you. When did I request your services? Never. I have you in my inbox requesting to shoot us for free for exposure for YOU. Also How was I to know your child was in hospital? You didn't relay that info to me? Your exact words were that I was "established" which was your reasoning for asking for free publicity from me and my man. I was looking for a professional when you requested that we do YOUR AMATUER ASS a favor. I agreed to use you only because you came to me for a service. Which you showed up for on the wrong day and I found a babysitter asap to accommodate you. And my daughters bday is on sept20th no one was scheduled or rescheduled that week so stop lying. Anyone can can zoom in on my work please feel free to. You're reaching hunny. Take this L, loosen your girdle and go to bed. Edit* Shauna has been having several people harass and troll my page all day long since I posted about her unprofessional conduct. And all of a sudden now she wants to reveal "unforeseen circumstances" and insinuate that she knows how many commas and zeros reside in my bank account. More than you, Peggy sue. I promise. Run along and Take some photography classes you need all the help you can get and she is stalking me which is quite telling lmao

AMAZING!!! not only to watch her work ... But to work with! Super professional, attention to detail…read moreis on point.... She is a GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER!!! Shauna caught some of the most precious moments in my best friends wedding before during and after. Planning a couples session for myself and my husband next month!