After seeing her work with friends, the absolute first thing we knew when planning our wedding was that we wanted to hire Clara. She delivered not only artistic, true to life imagery - but also put two dorks who are not used to being in front of the camera at ease. My favorite pictures are from the little "in between" unorchestrated moments Clara captured - waiting for the ceremony to start, moments in the beautiful light before moving on to the next planned event. If we ever have another occasion to hire a photographer, it'll be her! read more

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We had a disappointing experience with family photos when our twins were younger, so my expectations were low for their cooperation during our mini session with Clara. While our boys were still nightmarish, Clara was so patient and made creative suggestions to get the best shots possible. She put us all at ease and made the whole experience so much more enjoyable. We got some great photos for our holiday card and for printing. I would highly recommend working with Clara and can't wait to do it again! read more

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Our family was fortunate enough to book a mini session in a park with Clara in the fall and we loved our photos. Clara worked so well with our opinionated toddler - she engaged him, put him at ease, and captured his liveliness so clearly. The images turned out wonderfully and we'd love to work with her again. read more

We've done several family photo shoots with Clara. She definitely captures our family in our most natural state. I like how they aren't your typical family photos, they aren't glammed up. I love them as a mom because I'm always the one behind the camera and I get a chance to be included in the most comfortable and flattering way! Clara is very professional and you can tell she knows what she's doing. I feel confident that's she's got the money shot by the end of our session, which doesn't take long! read more

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Clara is not only an amazing photographer who captures gorgeous images of life, but she's also incredibly professional, generous with her time/tips, and gets you to feel comfortable and have fun during the shoot. I've trusted Clara with all of my photography needs (family shoots, wedding, commercial) and she delivers consistently incredible results, on time, every single time. Can't say enough amazing things about Clara! read more

Clara is really great. We've had her do our holiday photos for several years. Others have said what I feel already about the quality of her work and interactions with us. I confirm that it is all A+. I'm also a photographer and I also wanted to add my own personal perspective of why I appreciate her. She has a really clear command of light and it shows in the imagery. You end up feeling the moment through the way the light plays with and frames the subjects. She is really good at capturing moments in a subtle way, setting up portraits that are standard and also making room to capture moments that are more natural, which is what I really like. I'm always hoping to capture a moment in time with who are for that year and she does this really well. Lastly she is kind and caring. She understands how it is to work with families and kids and treats us with respect, playfulness and dignity. As a friend would. Our family is very comfortable with her. We appreciate how she treats us and also wants to help us remember this moment in time. I really recommend her and the work she provides for others. read more

We did a mini-session with Clara and we were blown away by the amazing photos she got in such a short amount of time! She knew how to use the light and captured great moments while we just walked, played, and did our own thing. We now have one of the most beautiful candid portraits of our baby boy. The turnaround time for processing the photos was super fast as well, we're eager to get holiday cards out and actually on-time this year! read more

We've done holiday family photo shoots for the past SEVEN years with Clara. She is wonderfully easy to work with and always comes back with amazing photos (even when our children are running around and being uncooperative) 10/10 would recommend! read more

Clara is exactly the type of photographer you're looking for. She can produce every kind of work: editorial, family, event, or anything you need for marketing. Her portfolio is incredible. My wife and I have worked with Clara in difference capacities. Both together and independently, we have participated as "extras" for food and beverage marketing/branding campaigns. She has photographed my wife's pottery as well as all the big events in our life (wedding, maternity, newborn, and family photos there after). I simply can't express how wonderful she is to work with and how beautiful her work is. No matter the circumstance; pandemic, insane toddler tantrums, or grumpy parents - Clara continues to amaze us. She delivers gorgeous photos even after sessions where we thought it was impossible to have captured a happy moment (because poopy toddlers who don't want to put their clothes on don't really inspire smiling parents). She works quickly, professionally and always makes us comfortable in front of the camera. We've referred all our friends to Clara and they've all expressed similar sentiments and experiences. She is absolutely the best human, incredible photographer, and the person you'll want to hire for. Really couldn't put into words how highly we recommend Clara. She's the best. read more

We've hired Clara multiple times and each photo shoot has been wonderful. We love the photos of our kids and family that she has been able to capture, I highly recommend you hire her! read more

Clara was not available for the date I request, but she took the time to refer me to a bunch of other great photographers. I really appreciated that! read more

I needed interior/exterior office photos and new professional headshots for my law practice, and I am so glad Clara was available to do the shoot. She was friendly, easy to work with, communicative, accommodating, professional, AND highly skilled! The pictures are phenomenal and I'm so excited to use them to promote my business. I am definitely keeping Clara in mind for future projects. If you need a wonderful photographer, I highly recommend her! read more

Taking headshots can always feel a bit awkward but Clara made the experience so relaxed and enjoyable. We got beautiful photos for our new business! read more

Clara was the best photographer we could have asked for. We had a civil ceremony at San Francisco City Hall and she was experienced shooting there, so she knew all the best spots. She put my husband and I at ease in a way I didn't think possible considering how uncomfortable we normally are in front of a lens. She swiftly and warmly connected with our family and captured our dynamics and the true feeling of the day. She also came with us to the reception and quickly scouted some spots that gave us the best shots of the day -- she's got an incredible eye and rapport with couples/family. What more could you ask for? read more

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Clara's photos are absolutely stunning! We get so many compliments on our wedding photos, and that's all thanks to Clara. She is super easy to work with and just has the talent to get those amazing candid shots that show emotion. I was a bit nervous about the staged photos - it's not really my thing. But I'm so glad we did a photo shoot because we look so natural in her photos. I would highly recommend Clara to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! read more

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Clara is an absolute dream. Not only is she incredibly talented and produces the most stunning photos, she is a wonderful person to have around you on your wedding day. My husband and I really enjoyed the time we spent with Clara on our wedding day -- she was calming, decisive, strong, clear with direction, and fun-loving. She rolled with the punches and made us feel totally at ease in our bodies and in our environment. She didn't make us into people we are not; she is all about what's natural and then elevating it into art. We got married on July 1 and absolutely love the photos she has sent us so far; they fully reflect how we felt about the day -- joyful, intimate, and full of light. We all look like the happiest and most beautiful versions of ourselves, which is about the best you could ask for with wedding photography. She is a wonderful person and a great artist. Book her while you still can! read more

Clara was a real pleasure to work with. My husband and I worked with her for our wedding, and she did an amazing job. She got a mix of beautiful candid shots and staged portraits, and was able to wrangle our big families during the cocktail hour. For our bride and groom photos, she helped us to relax and have fun, and she ended up getting some of my favorite photos of the day! She was easy to get ahold of, answered all our questions, sent us a preview a few weeks after the wedding, and then sent the final product just under a month after the wedding. All around perfect experience working with her. read more

Clara is absolutely lovely, and her photographs are beautiful. Neither my husband nor I enjoy being a photo subject, and Clara did a fantastic job putting us at ease and taking pictures we greatly cherish. We spoke to a lot of photographers before we found Clara, and no one else was as willing to listen to what we wanted (and did not want) and to actually hear us. Echoing everyone else, she is a dream to work with, and I would recommend her to anyone. read more

Clara is so talented and awesome to work with! She was my wedding photographer and I am so happy with the results. She was able to capture all of our special moments beautifully. Both her portraits and candid shots were high quality and well composed- they really told the story of the best day of my life. I am so grateful that we found such a great photographer! Her services went above and beyond - she has a lot of experience with weddings and was able to provide great advice about day-of scheduling and asked the right questions to get me thinking about what needed to be coordinated and communicated ahead of time with her and my other vendors. She is a good communicator, thoughtful, organized, and well prepared. Plus she's super fun to work with- put both my husband and me at ease so we could get some great shots! I would definitely recommend Clara Rice Photography for a wedding or special event. There are so many big decisions that to into planning an event - let this be the easiest one you've ever made! read more

We found Clara after seeing her lovely work featured on 7x7.com . Her portfolio impressed us too, so we knew that she would be right for us. Clara has a talent for finding great angles and positions to take full advantage of the natural surroundings. She made us feel at ease, so the wedding photos clearly reflected our joy. From an artistic perspective, the overall tone and composition of Clara's photos along with her attention to detail are outstanding. Also Clara was very responsive, arrived early to the venue, and delivered the final images even faster than expected. Clara deserves 5 stars for artistry and professionalism! read more

Is there a way to give her 6 stars?! Clara was an extreme pleasure to work with. My new bride and I just got married 3 days ago and Clara was the photographer we picked after a long, extensive search and A LOT of reading reviews. She's easy-going, laid back, creative, friendly, and made the photo taking aspect of our wedding a lot of fun something I didn't expect. She blended into the background for the candid shots and when she thought of something that we NEEDED to shoot, she was great in communicating what she wanted. Her communication over the past several months has always been on point, even if mine hasn't been. I would not hesitate to recommend her. We have a dozen+ previews so far and they are so amazing. My bride and I feel very grateful to have her as our photographer. Thanks Clara!! read more

Clara is an incredible photographer and, on top of that, she's got such a good heart. She was a dream to have around on my wedding day -- she is so kind and so helpful. And, she has this really calm and positive energy (which helped, because I was a little nervous about being in the spotlight!). You can tell that she really cares about what she does. Right before the ceremony, she helped with lots of little things, like putting on my veil, helping us stay on track (time-wise) while staying relaxed, giving us suggestions for photos. During the ceremony, she captured some truly special, beautiful, irreplaceable moments between me and my groom, all while staying out of the way (I honestly didn't notice she was there). Finally, her photos are STUNNING! She's really good at capturing emotions and moments, plus everything else (the lighting, the setting, the landscapes). Her skills are solid, she's truly a professional, and you'll know you are in great hands! (p.s. Get the engagement photos. You'll get to know her, so, when she shows up on your wedding day, you'll be so excited to see her (like seeing an old friend). And, those photos are really magical too...just you and your person, relaxed, hanging out, in some beautiful setting or place dear to your heart) read more

Clara is a rad girl that brings out the best in each client; she makes getting your picture taken fun. I have worked with Clara 3 times- twice for my business and once with my daughter. I own a pilates studio and needed "action" shots and website photos. I was very happy with both photo shoots. I felt so comfortable w/ Clara that I also chose her to take newborn photos. She was very warm and understanding while my daughter fussed through the whole thing, I thought for sure we'd just have cranky baby photos but Clara magically got some really sweet shots. She's very talented and has a great style. read more

I would recommend Clara Rice Photography for any photo needs! Here's why: 1. The product. The gal takes incredible photos! Whether it's a professional headshot, some casual photos of you walking your dog or what have you, you're going to get a great photo every time. 2. The person. Clara's professionalism is enhanced by her affability and friendliness. It can be weird having someone follow you around with a camera, and she does her absolute best to make sure the experience is comfortable- the more comfortable the subject, the better the photo. 3. The process. She came to my house in San Francisco to shoot, scheduled everything super fast and turned around the editing quickly as well. And the price was totally right. In short, Clara will make you look your best for whatever kind of photograph needed. I think the DMV could take a few notes from her for better license pictures ;) read more

I met Clara through one of her other very happy clients and have had several AMAZING experiences with her. She is very easy to communicate and schedule with and the turn around time for edited photos was great. I would recommend Clara Rice Photography to anyone, and HAVE successfully recommended her to my work which has used her twice! read more

When I needed to get my new professional head shots taken, I knew that Clara would be the right photographer to get the job done! She takes very natural photos and scouts out great locations (if you choose to do outdoor shots). She's very professional and takes any personal preferences into consideration when shooting. I'd definitely recommend Clara! read more

Clara made our day perfect, and captured it better than we ever expected. We felt immediately comfortable just being ourselves as soon as we met her. The photos turned out stunning. If you're looking for someone to preserve one of the most important days of your life, book Clara. Now. read more

Clara Rice is a gifted artist and a joy to work with. I absolutely *abhor* having my picture taken (in my private life, I'm usually looking away from the camera in most photos or never even have one taken) and I dread having my professional headshot taken every few years. But Clara's recent professional headshots of me are so good I bought 5 retouched versions! These are by far the best pictures of me I've ever seen. Instead of cringing in embarrassment, I've enjoyed posting them on my office's website and online. So I'm over the moon with how good the quality is....she has a unique way of capturing people using natural light that makes her photos a pleasure to look at; but I also have to add that she is awesome to spend time with during, what is for so many of us, this dreaded task. I am a nervous wreck when it comes to a photo shoot and she made me feel completely at ease to the extent it could even be call it a bit of fun. She didn't make me freeze in place and try so hard to smile naturally; instead we just chatted and laughed and she took pictures. read more

Clara was a pleasure to work with on our wedding day. She set up creative poses and settings for our private portraits and ably wrangled our families & friends into posing for group photographs. Then she roved around the reception, unobtrusively taking candid photographs of all our guests. She was flexible on timing and location, and her prices are affordable. Her teaser shots look amazing -- we can't wait to see the rest! read more

Where do I start?! It was an absolute pleasure to work with Clara for our wedding. She was so professional and so easy. She was creative, made us laugh, and in the end, she got all of the shots (and more) that we wanted. She has an incredibly personal eye and her photos carry a warmth about them, which is a quality that is both rare and wonderful. My husband and I were blown away by our wedding photos and we couldn't be happier! I highly recommend Clara for anything photography wise. She's truly a gem! read more

Clara is a dream to work with and an absolute professional! I can't stop raving about her photos for my wedding to my friends and family. They are completely stunning. She specializes in natural light photography and she turned my foggy/rainy day wedding into a dreamy one. Clara very easily helps you pose when doing portraits, speaks up to get group photos, and otherwise is out of the way (but busy working) during all the important moments during the wedding. She knew exactly what to do for our wedding and we could not be more pleased with the results. Seek her out and she will not disappoint! read more

Clara shot our wedding at city hall last weekend. We've only seen a couple preliminary shots, but they are fantastic! She was easy to work with, prompt and communicative. Highly recommend, I think we really lucked out. read more