I chose Christophe to take my daughter's newborn photos not only because of the great Yelp reviews but also the very reasonable package prices. Christophe was easy to work with and very patient with our restless little one. Being a father himself, he understood the patience needed to work with babies and how unpredictable they can be. Our "90 minute" photo shoot went as long as 3 hours because my daughter was uncooperative but Christophe did not seemed annoyed one bit. That very same night he uploaded our pictures and I was thrilled with how they came out. Within a couple days our pictures were edited and ready for pick up. I enjoyed working with Christophe so much we are thinking about asking him to take our holiday pictures! read more

Christophe was fun to work with. I booked him for professional head shot on Tuesday night and by Wednesday night I had the results to choose from. We discussed what I wanted the shot to look like (bring some inspirational pictures!). I went with outdoor, natural setting. There is a pretty garden at this studio and if you book at the end of the day, when the light is most flattering, you will end up with a great professional photo. I liked mine so much that I've used it in my FB profile. read more

Christophe is amazing!!! He's extremely nice. I came in late for my appointment and I had to go back home because I left a piece of my clothing for the photoshoot and he still accommodated me. He made me feel comfortable and relaxed even though posing in front of a camera is terrifying for me. He also responded timely on my emails and delivered a great photo after all. Thank you very much Christophe! I will recommend you to friends/family that will need some photos taken in the future. read more

Absolutely a delightful photographer with whom to work. Christophe is so friendly and is great with kids. Our youngsters were a handful, but he managed to get gorgeous pics of them. He was so nice to also include my parents without an additional fee. When I needed the pictures edited really quickly, Chris pulled through for me in no time. He is fantastic in every way, and you will not be disappointed with your photo shoot. Class Act gentleman! read more

If you are looking for quality, Chris is your guy! What separates Chris is his attention to detail. For instance, he actually has an online booking system. With other photographers, you would have to mail back and forth just to schedule a slot. They also have wardrobe recommendations on the website - which caught my attention from the beginning. The studio is fully equipped with top quality gear. Chris has a humble pride in what he is doing, and his enthusiasm shows in his work. He was also great at guiding us throughout the shoot, explaining complex lighting techniques in layman terms, helping us improvise on the fly - which was very helpful. I could go on, but needless to say - our overall experience was wonderful. Highly recommended. read more

The absolute best experience anyone could ask for. Chris is incredibly helpful and professional throughout the entire process. I would recommend Chris to anyone who needs professional pictures. read more

Christophe did a wonderful job taking pregnancy pictures. We did the photo shoot at his garage and we are very pleased with the pictures. His prices are also very reasonable and he took over 100 pictures total. I brought some accessories that we used and he had some in his studio as well. He was nice and cooperative. read more

Christophe is extremely talented and detail oriented, his work is always perfect. I feel so fortunate to be working with Christophe and seeing him in action. He is very professional and organized. He makes his customers feel so comfortable in front of the camera with his honest friendly approach and a great sense of humor. As a freelance makeup artist that is starting her business I have a lot to thank him for teaching me about good business. read more

Great experience! Probably the best photo I've ever had taken of me!

Excellent quality corporate headshots on short notice. Chris was a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable about computerized touch-ups and every aspect of his work. I won't hesitate in recommending him to colleagues. read more

First, I hate having my picture taken. When physical attractiveness is not a strong point, the last thing you want is someone taking a picture of you. Then, I was required to submit a picture for a company-wide email. Ugh, I felt like I was being tortured. Procrastination ruled the day. At the last minute, I booked a headshot session with Herve' for the next day. He called in the morning and set up a location for us to meet. He arrived early to the session and we got started right away. He put me at ease and gave good pointers for taking the best picture my genetics can muster. I was dreading this day and the experience was actually not bad, maybe even enjoyable. He touched up the photo and provided me the finish product that evening. In less than 24 hours of booking the session online, I had a good picture at a very reasonable price. I highly recommend Herve'. read more

Christophe did a fantastic job! The family pictures turned out much more beautifully than I expected. He was able to coax great posed AND candid shots. Everything was top notch, professional and timely! read more

We went to Christophe for our maternity pictures. He did a great job with them and was very reasonably priced. We loved that we could get pictures both indoor in his studio and outdoors for the same price (most other photographers that we contacted charged a lot more for outdoor shots). Also, we loved the fact that we did not have to decide on the kind of bundle we wanted before pictures were taken.. we went to the studio, he took quite a few pictures, put them up online the same day, we decided which pictures we liked, and based on that he gave us a pricing that worked well for us. Also, we were more interested in the digital images than photo prints, and Christophe was nice enough to work with us on that. Overall, fast and quality service... we would definitely go to him again. read more

Christophe was great. We had a photo shoot for my mom's 80th birthday with all her family members. It was a very comfortable and easy experience. Christophe is very relaxed and made everyone feel welcome. The photos looked perfect and my mom really loves them. He is also very patient as it took us a long time to pick the photos we wanted. I highly recommend Christophe and CreativeShot! read more

Excellent experience. Everything from the online scheduling to quality of work. Rapid turn around time as well. Christophe will help touch up photos to help minimize minor skin blemishes and wrinkles. Best part? Very reasonably priced. read more

Christophe was such a pleasure to work with! We hired him to take some family photos. He was great with our kids - he engaged them and played with them, and we ended up with some amazing photos! We had a great experience and would definitely recommend Creative Shot to all of our friends! read more

Christophe was amazing!! It was my first photo shoot and he did a fantastic job of accounting for exactly what I wanted and was extremely fun to work with. It was an efficient 30 minutes where I had some custom requests taken care of as well as getting some basic modeling poses. I will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

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I made a session appointment with Herve for a headshot photo. The online booking system works like a charm. I got both email and text reminders from Herve. This was my first time to take a photo in front of a studio setting. Herve guided me through the shoot. It went quite smoothly, and we were able to get around 60 pictures to choose from at the end of the session. I left my wallet at the work place, but I was offered an alternative way to pay online. I was able to access to the gallery just a few hours after the shoot. The next day the selected photos with retouching was ready. They all look great. I'd definitely recommend Herve and CreativeShot to my friends in Bay Area in the future. read more

Loved the photos!! I actually went to another studio prior to going to Christophe's, and I found that Christophe was much more professional and the results were much better too! He spent time helping me with different backgrounds and different poses, and was very patient with making things right. Thank you Christophe!! Will definitely come back if I need more professional shots. read more

If you need a professional headshot, here is the best place to choose. I took a LinkedIn headshot, with patient attitude and professional guidance. After photoshop, my first headshot came out, I was really satisfied. read more

Wanted to get some professional pics taken for a transformation challenge and was glad I did. The pictures came out fantastic, Christophe is the best, he knows how lighting can affect a pic and how to showcase the changes I made. When it comes to fitness photo shoots or transformation pics I highly recommend his work. Not too many photographers who do these types of shoots, but he's a pro. read more

Christophe is the best - he is patient and professional! We have been using him to take our family photo shots for the past few years and he always delivers! He was also very patient working with our young kids. Overall we are very pleased with the photos he had taken for us! read more

Great experience with Christophe!! As others mentioned, he was very professional and easygoing and courteous. I would definitely use his service again! read more

Christophe is absolutely a great and a very patient photographer. He was extremely understanding and helpful when he was taking our baby's newborn pictures. The baby cried almost the whole time and he still somehow managed to take beautiful shots of us and the baby. We absolutely recommend him. read more

I needed a head shot to submit with my summer applications, so I got in touch with Christophe to discuss the possibility of scheduling an appointment with short notice. Christophe was very prompt, understanding, personable, and enthusiastic throughout the whole process. He does a wonderful job of making you feel at home and natural in front of the camera, even for those who do not like getting their photos taken. It was truly the best experience that I have had with professional photography, and I will be returning to Creativeshot should I ever be in the market for professional photography services. read more

Recently had family photos taken with Christophe and the entire experience was fantastic. He showed up on time for our session, was quick to have the photos available for viewing and was very responsive to all inquiries. We also appreciated how patient he was with the youngest member of our family. And the photos are absolutely beautiful! I will definitely ask him to do our photos again. read more

My family had a portrait session with Christophe in Cuesta Park, and it was great! Despite the fact that my one-year-old had just woken up grouchy, Christophe's relentless cheerfulness and goofiness (and quacking duck puppet) convinced her to smile. Christophe had my husband and me laughing as well. He was flexible, moving us within view of some visiting dogs when we noticed that made my daughter happy and waiting for me to run and get the diaper bag after she spit up. He got us the photos quickly. They looked fantastic, and he was not upset when I asked for unretouched versions of a couple of them (wrinkles welcome!). He also gave us a few extra photos because he wanted to use them on his blog. Great experience! read more

Very glad to have found Creative Shots through raving Yelp reviews. Christophe provided make-up/hair stylist recommendation, took over 100 photos (corporate headshots) in 30 minutes, and was polite, professional and personal all the way through. I ended up with many great shots, and he turned around the edited shots promptly. Thank you Christophe! read more

A very long overdue review for photographer Christophe Testi. He took a TON of pictures and we ended up with numerous great photos that we'll cherish for years. We're not photographic people. To top it off, he coaxed my mother-in-law to smile, which is no easy task for staged photographs. Thanks again Christophe! read more

I booked a session to update my professional headshot for LinkedIn. Christophe was warm, engaging, and extremely professional from end-to-end. The session was fun and inspired -- and the results completely exceeded my expectations. If it were possible, I'd give CreativeShot six stars! read more

I found Christophe with the help of the yelp reviews! Christophe did a wonderful job on our maternity and we were quite happy with his service and quality of work. We booked him a few weeks later for our newborn pictures. We appreciated his patience (with our fussy son) and our timely prints and cd which were "just in time" for the holidays. If you are debating on who to choose, you can't go wrong with him! =) We will be booking future appointments with Christophe! read more

Christophe was prompt, professional, and friendly. I needed headshots for job application, and the pictures he took of me were amazing. What a confidence-booster! I highly recommend him. read more

Everything you've read about what a great job Christophe does is true. We took my 2 year old granddaughter to be photographed and she was not happy about it at all. Neither parent was with us and my granddaughter didn't feel comfortable without them. Christophe took so much time with her and was incredibly patient. I still don't know how he did it but the pictures were wonderful. My son who didn't believe it was worth it to go to a professional photographer is a believer now and we'll be back every year. Also, Christophe's prices are very reasonable. I highly recommend him read more

Wow! A true professional that took beautiful pictures of my three teens! Christophe was so understanding when I had to cancel at the last minute as my son's plane was delayed for seven hours, we booked for the following day. Christophe was very engaging & personal with each of my teens and actually made them laugh & relax during the session. Prices very reasonable. Looking forward to working with him again! Mary R. read more

Christophe is really great. Creates a comfortable space for photography, pictures are a great quality and turn around is fast! Used him twice and always a delight. read more

Christophe is a very professional, personable, and friendly photographer who can make you instantly comfortable. He made a couple of pictures in the studio and outside; it easy to switch, and the lighting was amazing. Overall it was a great experience and I enthusiastically recommend CreativeShot. read more

We used CreativeShot Photography for a family photoshoot. Christophe was punctual, kind and patient. He did an excellent job taking a variety of photo combinations. He was very good with the kids and made them smile. Booking the photoshoot was super easy and the price was great! Highly recommend for anywhere in the peninsula! read more

Christophe is fantastic! I needed a head shot. He took a lot of photos. I had lots of choices. All were great! I highly recommend him.

Harvey was very professional and friendly and got great pictures..

Christophe worked with three generations of our family and is a wonderful portrait photographer. He and his wife were amazing to work with: warm, friendly, accommodating, and understanding. They were particularly adept at working with our very young children, and we have no doubt that this is one of the reasons he was able to take amazing photographs of the family. Even our camera shy 9-month-old seemed to have a great time. The pictures are beautiful. With his great eye, skill, and professionalism, he can't be more highly recommended. read more