Working with Alina was an absolute delight from start to finish!…read more From the initial planning stages, she was incredibly communicative and made the scheduling process completely stress-free. On the day of the wedding, her presence was so calming; she has a natural talent for making you feel at ease in front of the lens, which allowed us to truly enjoy the moment. Most importantly, the photos came out absolutely stunning. She captured the essence of our day perfectly. We wholeheartedly recommend Alina to anyone looking for a professional, talented, and kind photographer!

If you're reading this, just book Alina! She is truly incredible and a master at her craft. We…read morebooked her on a whim after stumbling across her profile online, and I'm so glad we did -- because our photos were more impressive than I could have ever imagined! We worked with Alina by sharing our preferred photo spots and some inspo photos to communicate a "vibe" we liked. Alina offered some great new ideas, too. On the wedding day, Alina managed to capture the magic of all the details -- candid shots of our friends and family, snapshots of the venue and florals, and more. We had such a blast looking at the album; it was like reliving the day! The true joy, however, was sharing our photos with our family. They shared that the pictures were show-stopping and have repeatedly asked for prints for themselves! (Lots of, "and your photographer was just incredible, truly.") They cannot believe how spectacular our photos turned out, and we have to agree. Our jaws were on the floor looking through the album! Shooting with Alina was comfortable, too. She is such a sweet soul and I only hope I have a chance to work with her again in the future! Thanks, Alina, for capturing our special day -- so glad we can return to these pictures to remember it!

Jeff was amazing to work with. He has an incredible eye for detail and made me feel so comfortable…read morethroughout the entire shoot. It really shows in the final photos.

Coming back through with a second glowing review! Jeff was fantastic to work with. The pre-session…read moreemails can feel intense, but I see them like building codes and OSHA regulations: written based on years of experience. In person, he's so chill and gives off great vibes. Don't let the emails scare you! I did add-ons this time, and I found the process to be confusing because the session length doesn't increase with the number of add-ons, which made me nervous that the 30 minutes wouldn't be enough. I eventually opted to keep one add-on (gelled lighting) and apply the remaining funds to additional images + small refund. Obtaining the refund has required some back-and-forth, but that's been the only hiccup and hasn't impacted the extremely high quality of the shoot, retouching, or final images in any way. Highly recommend Jeff if you want stunning, dramatic images that you'll be proud of for years to come. Are they expensive? Yes. Will you use them for literally everything for the next million years? Also yes.

When I was thinking of proposing to my then girlfriend, I already knew of Joseph's reputation,…read moreskill, and experience as he is one of the top San Francisco proposal photographers and has been around for over a decade. It was a no brainer. And knowing that this guy has been doing it for so long tells you he is consistent in his work, he does great work, and his clients love him (obviously he has 5 stars everywhere!) When you want someone to photograph this once in a lifetime moment, you know you need the expertise of someone like Joseph, who has photographed hundreds of proposals himself. I knew of his reputation as one of the best San Francisco wedding photographer companies, but can wholeheartedly recommend him for all photography needs as he puts a lot of care and time into all his clients.

Joseph saved the day when my booked photographer cancelled last minute the day before I planned the…read moreproposal. His care for detail in instructions for proposal sessions made it so that I felt at ease the day of. The photos came out amazing and captured the feeling of that day perfectly. Highly recommend!

We are so happy we chose Augie as our wedding photographer - it was one of the best decisions we…read moremade for our wedding. If you are in search of a wedding photographer, look no further - Augie is your person! Augie was recommended to us by our venue (Casa Real) and from our first call we knew that we wanted to work with him. He's very professional, experienced, and someone you can trust to guide you throughout the process. We booked both our engagement session and wedding day coverage with Augie. During our engagement shoot, Augie brought great energy and made both of us feel completely at ease. Neither of us are naturally photo people, but he guided us effortlessly and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. And we loved our engagement photos! Augie was wonderful during our wedding day. Everything moves so fast and can feel overwhelming, but Augie was organized and efficient and kept us on schedule. He got us through what felt like endless permutations of family and group photos in record time, all while keeping things calm and stress-free. You can tell he's very experienced and knows how to navigate a busy wedding day. His candid style is exactly what we were looking for. Our photos feel authentic, emotional, and true to the moment. He also captured so many of the small, meaningful moments - like getting ready with my bridesmaids - so beautifully. Those are some of our favorite photos. He shared teaser photos with us right after our wedding, and it was such a treat to be able to see the photos so quickly and relive our day. We absolutely love our wedding photos and know we'll cherish them for the rest of our lives. We truly could not have asked for a better photographer to document our special day. Thank you Augie - we hope our paths cross again soon!

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!

recently took my daughter to Dore Studio in San Francisco for her Sweet 16 photos, and let me just…read moresay--Patricia and Claudia were incredible. They made the entire process so simple and stress-free. From the moment we walked in, they streamlined everything, taking away all the anxiety that usually comes with such an important day. We were brought to the back right away, where my daughter got her makeup done and had soft curls added to her hair for the full glam experience. Before we even realized it, we were 97 photos into the shoot! They took their time with us, answered all my questions, addressed every concern, and made sure they captured the shots that truly mattered. The pictures came out absolutely amazing, and we left with memories we'll cherish forever. I'm so grateful for the care and professionalism they showed us on such a special day for my daughter.

Dore Studio has been around for a very long time. I've always wished to take pics there, I finally…read moredid. Pictures came out amazing and their customer service was good, and makeup artist was great as well. I would for sure recommend

Tumay photographed our maternity, family, and very special Mother's Day shoot. The entire process…read morewas flawless, easy booking, a relaxed and fun session, and breathtaking photos that captured our family's spirit perfectly. Professional, talented, and wonderful to work with. We are so grateful for the beautiful memories she's given us!

Tumay is an exceptional photographer! We did a photo session in our home 2 weeks after our daughter…read morewas born. Tumay was very easy to be with and helped us all feel at ease in front of her lenses. And the pictures are astonishingly good! We ended up buying the whole catalog because there was not a single bad image! These images will be treasured in our family, probably for generations. We're very grateful to Tumay for capturing such an important time in our lives with so much beauty and sacredness. We'll definitely work with her again in the future.

Truly the best of the best! Not only did the photos come out absolutely stunning and perfect (and…read moreI'm a tough critic) but during the photo shoot, Christina was SO lovely. We had our two little daughters and she made them feel so comfy and they were laughing a ton. It was quick and painless and could not recommended enough.

My husband and I wanted to take belated wedding photos to finally use my dress that I never got to…read morewear because we had to cancel our reception during the pandemic. I was nervous about a photoshoot with our two young boys and chose Christina because I could sense her experience through our early conversations. I am so glad she did not disappoint! Despite us being a little late (the common struggle of getting kids and additional family members ready) Christina was patient and warm, quickly making us feel comfortable after being quite stressed. She did an excellent job directing our family efficiently yet never making us feel rushed. Her energy is great and it shows in the photos we received! So grateful, thank you Christina!

Highly recommend Steven for any photography needs! During our planning and session, he was super…read moreresponsive, thoughtful and professional. He helped us create beautiful memories.

Planning a proposal from across the country and trying to find a local Bay Area photographer was…read moreincredibly stressful, but connecting with Steven here made all the difference. He was responsive, thoughtful, and full of creative ideas, even going so far as to help scout the proposal location himself. On the day of the proposal, Steven was warm, kind , and calming, which helped both our families feel at ease and led to some great candid shots. Despite less than ideal weather, he stayed optimistic and found angles/shots that worked beautifully - even in the strong SF winds. We absolutely loved how the photos turned out! Look no further, I highly recommend Steven for any of your photography needs.