Sandy is truly one of the most skilled newborn/family photographers in the bay area! I was lucky to…read morefind Sandy 4 years ago with my first born and the newborn photos ended up being incredible! It was an easy decision to go back to her with our second baby. Here are some of the ways that Sandy truly stood out: - Both our babies were born around Christmas holiday and scheduling was not an issue at all for Sandy. She checked in ahead of the appointment to ensure we didn't need to reschedule (much needed for parents that just gave birth recently) and had our themes ready prior to us arriving. - The themes were 10/10, better than what we could've envisioned ourselves. And our themes were generic such as lemon or Christmas. - The amount of patience Sandy has is seriously amazing! Our second baby was a bit harder to photograph compared to the first, in addition to a toddler who wasn't in the mood for pictures, and it didn't phase Sandy at all. She took her time to make sure she was able to capture each theme well and had tips up her sleeve to get the toddler to take some pictures. I highly recommend going with Sandy if you're considering photo sessions! She goes above and beyond to ensure all the special moments are captured and the pictures are so incredibly worth it.

I'm truly delighted to share my experience working with Sandy! Her communication was wonderful from…read morethe very beginning, from arranging the appointment and customizing the scene setup to sending the photos. Everything went so smoothly. I am really impressed by her talent with infants and children; she was fantastic with my newborn and my 2-year-old. Her ability to craft stunning scenes is also incredible. And when it comes to her photography and editing skills, they are truly outstanding--just look at the edited photos, they're absolutely stunning! You won't be disappointed with Clairbare Studios and Sandy's gift for capturing beautiful, lasting memories of your little ones.

Do you see that adorable naked baby in the monkey hat? That is my baby! He was six months old when…read moreChristine did that photo shoot, and she was simply superb. She got smiles galore out of our little one, had an eye for capturing perfect shots, and was really creative. (My son couldn't sit up yet when the picture was taken, but she managed to snap that photo as he made a game of flopping over after we arranged him in a "tripod" position.) She knows how to make the best of natural light -- even if it means rearranging the furniture a little! In our session, we got photos in our home as well as outside, photos of the baby by himself and a few of the three of us together and of the baby with each parent individually. When I got the proofs, I actually squealed my way through them I was so delighted. We ordered pictures for our friends and family (including the one shown in the examples here), who loved them and admire our family portrait, which is so natural and captures our family perfectly. The price for the session is phenomenally good and the picture prices are good as well -- when I've heard what other parents have spent on photos that were pretty good but not oh-my-gosh-she-can-photograph-our-souls good, I just shake my head. I'm glad Yelp sent me Christine's way. As other reviewers have said, she is an artist. We've booked Christine again to take our little one's first birthday photos (time flies!) this coming Sunday, and I'm looking forward to it.

We did a lot of research for a photographer before finding Christine Szeto. The quality of her work…read morespeaks for itself. She is reasonably priced, creative, and a very likable person. We signed up for a one year package for pictures of our first son at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months and just finished the second sitting. The pictures are incredible and we have received so many compliments from friends and family. We went to a nearby lake and also did shots in our house. We've been told the first year goes by so fast and we really wanted to capture our son in these different stages. Christine keeps things very simple and goes with the flow. If you're looking for a talented, fun and professional photographer, check out Christine!

I did a Mother's Day photo session with Pearl. She was friendly, patient, and efficient. She…read morewould show you how to pose and she could turn an ordinary wall to a dreamy backdrop. Check out the amazing work on her page and hire her if you like her style!

My family were blessed to participate in Pearl's special Mother's Day event this year. We have…read moreenjoyed every minute of our photo shoot. Pearl is extremely talented and very accommodating. We brought our family dog and she worked with us patiently and instructed us how to pose during session. She made all of us feel comfortable and at ease. The photos came out so lovely, we love Ms Pearl's style! Thank you so much for capturing our special moment and thank you for sharing your gift with us!

Thanks! Very nice…read moreprofessional photo portrait. I feel very comfortable to post in front of the camera. Very nice work !

I'm usually pretty camera-shy and a bit awkward with photos, but Anthony was fantastic. He's not…read morejust a pro at taking great shots; he's awesome at making you feel at ease too. He walked me through everything--how to chill out, where to put my hands, and how to position. The final photos? Amazing! Way better than I expected and just perfect for my portfolio. The whole session was super efficient but still a lot of fun. We chatted and laughed a lot. If you need professional headshots or want to capture some family moments, Anthony's your guy. He really knows how to get photos you'll love.

We hired Michelle for newborn photography for our daughter, and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. She was able to accommodate us at the last minute, which we truly appreciated, and she came to our home making the session incredibly comfortable and stress-free for our daughter and us! Michelle handled our baby with extreme care and patience, and she managed to keep her calm and content throughout the entire session. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful and captured our daughter so perfectly. Michelle is truly a baby whisperer as well as an excellent photographer. We would highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for newborn photography

Michelle is amazing! I found her on Yelp for newborn photoshoot and I'm so glad we went with her…read more Not only is she professional, kind, and responsive, she's also a baby whisperer. With her seven years of experience, I could tell my newborn was in good hands right away. Her patience and ability to work with newborn babies is truly a talent! Prior to meeting, I had communicated with Michelle on Yelp and inquired her different packages, then signed a contract and paid a $50 deposit. Everything was pretty smooth and easy. The three packages are on her website, either basic, signature, or premium, and we went with the middle package - the signature, which was perfect for us. The middle package had 4 poses, swaddled, family included, and we received 50 photos! Fast forward to photoshoot morning - we followed directions to have baby fed and changed into a diaper by the time of her arrival. My son was 13 days old when she took photos in our home. She came with her props, accessories, and baskets all prepared! Michelle also brought a sound machine that had white noise playing to soothe the baby. She swaddled my son and every photo pose/ setup increased in difficulty but she was really patient and worked with my son who almost was so fussy he'd wake! I enjoyed that she brought different colors for swaddles and blankets and various types of hats for us to choose from. Furthermore, if you're like me and your home is a mess, don't worry! Michelle will make it work and she will decide which room has the best lighting for her photos. She'll need about 5ftx5ft of space at least! Michelle delivered our gallery in a blink of an eye. Literally got an email about images being ready within 3 days of the shoot. I loved every image!! My son had baby acne and dry skin peeling at the time and she let me know that if I chose 10 photos, she would retouch them and she did! Overall my husband and I are loving our photos and highly recommend Michelle. You will NOT be disappointed. I'm so thrilled I have beautiful images of my son captured when he was only two weeks old. Memories to last a lifetime! Thanks Michelle!

Olga was very nice to work with. She made our one year old very comfortable during the photoshoot…read more Pictures came out to be really great! Highly recommend!

I was looking for an in-home newborn photographer and found Olga on Google. The booking process was…read moreeasy, we scheduled the session quickly, and Olga arrived right on time. During the session, Olga captured both lifestyle and posed newborn photos. She was extremely professional and showed incredible patience with my baby. I expected the experience to be stressful, but it was actually very relaxing and enjoyable. The images were absolutely beautiful. Olga brought all the props we needed for the session. I highly recommend her!

What a wonderful experience we had with Ted and Katie! This is our third child, if we had known…read moreabout them earlier I would of done my other newborn photoshoots with them. The studio is clean, inviting and spacious for my family. It also has a comfortable area for baby feeding and diaper changes. The best part is the next door play area, so the other children can be busy while they wait. Ted and Katie are extremely patient and were easy to work with. I'll definitely be going back. I would 100% book them if you looking for a photoshoot!!

We had such a lovely experience at Tangram Studio for my baby's cake smash photoshoot! The studio…read morewas bright, clean, and very welcoming. I really appreciated that they had a separate room for changing clothes and baby diaper changes, which made everything so much more comfortable and convenient. They had beautiful backgrounds and so many fun props for my baby to play with. We also added on the sibling option, and both of my kids had such a great time during the session. Ted was incredibly patient with my kids and managed to capture so many sweet and adorable moments naturally. The final photos turned out absolutely beautiful and dreamy, I couldn't be happier with them! Overall, it was such a wonderful experience, and I would definitely come back again for another photoshoot in the future.

Srujana has been an absolute pleasure to work with. She did a photoshoot for our 1 yr old including…read morecake smash and I was pleasantly surprised with how much thought/pre-work she did to ensure we have the right props/setup. During the photoshoot she was super friendly and patient with our daughter, we felt the comfort of our own home! We dint only end up with beautiful photos but a good friend :) Highly recommend!!

Had a great experience! Srujana was easy to work with, super baby-friendly, and made everyone feel…read morecomfortable -- including our toddler. Loved that she had adorable baby outfits stocked and was open to feedback throughout. Really happy with the results!

Great FX Photography is a great place to get your family photos. It's centrally located in Hayward…read more Whenever we go to the studio the kids always enjoy it. We always have to get frozen yogurt across the street afterwards. It's become a family tradition. Sylvia is an amazing photographer. She photographed my daughter since she was 4. My daughter Stela loved Frozen & Sylvia had a dress to loan her for her photos. My daughter mentioned she always wanted to be on the cover of a magazine & a model. Sylvia arranged it so she could model the dress & be on the cover of her own magazine that she super imposed her photo on. Sylvia is so creative. My daughter was so happy & so was I. Cutest pictures. My son Sam is difficult to photograph because he's 4. Sylvia uses such unique ways to get him to smile. She has been able to take his picture for the last two years. Before Sylvia no photographer had been able to get him to smile & look into the camera. We spent hours at other photo places & to no avail. Then we met Sylvia. Sylvia just says the right things & he looks right at her & smiles. She's wonderful. I'm thankful for the pictures that she has taken of my kids. Thanks Sylvia for all the wonderful photos & memories you created for our family. I will cherish the photos forever. It's wonderful to look back & see how my children have grown over the years. Memories I will cherish forever.

Sylvia is an amazing photographer as well as an awesome person! I had a family of 5 photoshoot…read moreincluding a baby who had just turned one. She made sure she got all sorts of poses of us as a family, kids, and solo baby. She was patient, generous, calm, and professional the entire time. It was supposed to be for an hour, she went several minutes over until her memory was full. She took over 700 photos! The weather was little on the warmer side, but she remained patient with us. She also provided us with photo edits as requested. She is very talented and she has fair prices. I highly recommend her for any photoshoot. I will definitely call her again for any future needs.

Jessie has a rare gift: she makes you feel seen before she ever picks up the camera…read more I came to Luminous Space for personal branding photography, not entirely sure how to show up or what I wanted the images to say about me. Jessie held the whole thing with such steady presence that the uncertainty dissolved quickly. She asked the right questions, created real ease in the space, and then got out of the way and let the session breathe. The editing is exceptional. The final images are honest and alive, not overproduced. They look like me on my best day, which is exactly what this kind of work requires. If you are a founder, practitioner, or creative who needs photographs that actually carry your essence, Jessie is the real thing.

Buyer beware. The shoot went fine, but the photo I got out of it was not…read more First of all, note that she only releases *one* photo to you--one raw and one edited version! This is not at all clear from the website marketing, which states: * Photos Taken: 30-50 images * Retouched Images: 1 professionally edited photo (selected on-site) Apparently you also get only 1 raw image, though this is not stated. You have to immediately go through a lengthy three-phase process to choose that photo --no consulting with friends/partners. Okay, so maybe I should have found the fine print, but it turns out "professionally edited" means "created by AI." It generated an image that looks like a 25-year-old digital avatar of me, quite different from the original photo. The website also claims that "We offer 2 rounds of free revisions," but I have not received a response a week after asking for one. So, I'm using the raw image, which is fine.