I couldn't speak more highly of Thaddeus and his work as a photographer. Not only is he a true…read moreartist, but he's professional, magnetic, funny, and affable. Getting one's headshots done can feel scary. I was nervous going into it, but the minute I arrived all my guards came down because Thaddeus made me feel safe and secure, sexy and beautiful. He is a natural born teacher and taught me so much prior to the shoot about what was expected of me. For example, coming prepared is his number one request. When booking with Thad you're entering into a symbiotic relationship where both of you contribute. My headshot experience was unique in that what I wanted to achieve was two-fold: to get business and actor headshots (both theatrical & commercial). During our initial consultation I learned from Thad that in my case, I would be playing three roles for the shoot: the talent, artistic director, and fashion stylist. In order for me to succeed at the latter two Thad gave me a step-by-step guide: I needed to create a Pinterest board, identify outfits that inspired me, pull looks from my own closet, print inspo pictures and pair them with each of my looks, and of course hang my clothing and transport them in garment bags. It may sound like a lot of work, and it is, but it is so worth it bc Thaddeus will come just as prepared if not more with his own work completed (photography-wise) not to mention his years of experience and countless stories on the job including glamorous tales and wildly funny tribulations (the kind that enough time has passed for one to be able to laugh at them) from his time in NYC. Also, as I said, my photoshoot was unique as I was responsible for the preparations. Typically, Thaddeus is hired for major commercial shoots or fashion magazines where there are whole teams of people hired to assist. Not only did he teach me how to prepare, but Thaddeus also gave me the gift of directing me throughout my shoot. Having stepped away from the acting world to build my business experience, I felt a little rusty. My thoughts included, "Do I have what it takes? Will I still have the acting chops? Am I good, capable, or pretty enough?" The answer was yes to all. I had everything I needed inside me for the shoot to be a success and I give Thaddeus credit for bringing it out in me. Since I have begun this diatribe, I'll explain. Currently, as a 33-year-old woman, I am on a journey to know and fall in love with myself, believing in myself all on my own. And that's why my photoshoot was so powerful. Thaddeus believed in me before I did. He did so because he cares and that's evident in him contributing his art, his photography, and his good and wise nature to the world. Thaddeus' standards of excellence are so high that you will see it and feel it the moment you meet him, the moment you walk into his convivial, clean, professional photography studio you will know you're in the right place. You will rise to the level of excellence Thaddeus exudes because you won't be able to deny its surrounding power and presence. Thaddeus' hard work and desire to continue working until things are just right is an inspiration. My headshots turned out so beautifully and dynamically. We even got to play with some editorial shots! Attached are 4 of the 11 looks we captured, thanks to Thaddeus! LAST thing, I would be remiss not to mention and praise Elsa Delgado Perkins (who Thad recommended) - https://makeupandhairbyelsa.com/contact/ who did my hair and makeup and absolutely nailed it! The whole experience was a delight! Trust me, Thaddeus Harden Photography doesn't disappoint.

Thaddeus took my portrait for his New Yorker of the month shoot. Not only is he an utter…read moreprofessional, he had a clear vision of what he wanted to create with his photo shoot, and wyorked together with me. I loved my pictures which I have been able to use as a filmmaker on many occasions. I highly recommend him to anybody.:-)

There aren't enough words to describe how amazing Hailey is she's so personable, makes you feel so…read morecomfortable and is so quick to respond! We are so thankful to have found her! After taking our engagements we were quick to book her for our wedding!

Hailey is by far one of the most creative photographers!! She asked for all the details I wanted…read moreand I told her what I was looking for and she has out exceeded my expectations!! She knows how to get you amazing photos!! Please (I am begging you from the bottom of my heart to chose her) you will not regret your time with Hailey!!!

Amazing job done by Erick. 10 stars! I think one of the best…read morephotshoot sessions we ever had. Great quality. Amazing moments that will last forever! Thank you Erick!

Thank you for your support!! Strongly recommend this team. They shot my wedding a year ago and did…read morean excellent job!!!

This is the last message I sent to Amir I wish I could post my screen shots on how unprofessional…read more he handled the review I posted: In the Contract my husband's name is spelled correctly I can send you screen shots to prove it, I don't appreciate how you try to down play my father as being cheap but your quality of work represents you at the end of the day . There were two of you there taking photos which makes zero sense why alot was missed but I understand you want to protect your rep. I'm through going back and forth with you obviously you are more upset about my honest opinion on services you provided. As stated through the Contract and Video my husband's name was spelled CORRECTLY and there were 2 photographers at my wedding ceremony. Instead of being professional and fixing the issue(on the album) he emails me stating that my father is cheap and blantly LIED stating he was the only photographer there taking video and photos of the ceremony which is why a lot was missed. Last he stated that my review was not accurate because my husband's name was misspelled on the contract (another lie) I have the contract all receipts and emails to prove this man lied. He was more upset that I did not give him 5 stars but that would be me lying. As I stated I gave him a 4 because I was happy with what he captured but after those unprofessional emails he sent, I would not refer nor do business with Amir in the future and that's facts!

Last Friday, I hired Amir for a 3-hour shoot at our company party, and I must say I'm impressed…read morewith his professionalism and skill. Even though I'm still awaiting the edited and color-corrected photos and sure they will look great based on what I have seen in his portfolio. Amir has an innate talent for capturing the perfect moments, and his friendly demeanor made everyone feel at ease. I'm confident the final photos will be outstanding. Oh it's worth mentioning that he arrived on time and took both posed and candid shots. I highly recommend Amir for any photography session you need.

I've worked with Omy several times and I've always been impressed with her passion and her talent…read more Last year, she did a commercial shoot for us at our coworking space in Walnut Creek. We needed pictures of our members for our trifold brochure, and they came out beautifully. Perfect lighting, and well posed active scenes that are very engaging. Omy did a great job collaborating with our graphic designer, who was at the shoot, and was after a particular look on the brochure. Mission accomplished I did my first confetti shoot with Omy earlier this year and had a blast! I love my pictures, they are so unique and playful! Omy knows how to bring out the best in her subjects, to get them to open up and have the best expressions. Im doing another one with my kids for the holidays. We will end up doing a group shot and we all will have our own solo vanity shots, too! Whether it's for business or personal, Omy is talented, creative, professional, and one of a kind! Choose Spino Photo and you will shine!

It was amazing experience! Let me start from the very…read morebeginning. Omayra called a day before of our family session date. First she asked First and last names for all members of our family. Then we talked about background color. After that Omayra recommended color and tone of clothes that would look great with background color we had chosen. So when we got to her studio next day everything was set up and ready and without wasting any minute we jumped straight into the fun part. Whole hour past like couple of seconds because of excitement and fun we had. Omayra had very creative approach how to engage all members of our family with the same high level of energy and enthusiasm. Kids were extremely happy and artistic and that was contagious! We have not had this kind of Family fun for a long time! It is said, that photography is a way of feeling , of touching , of loving! Thank you Omayra for emphasizing that with your state of art work!

I was looking for someone who could do more than just take a nice business headshot for my…read morebusiness. She was able to take my ideas and help them come to Fruition . I love my photos!!

Working with Tina was so easy. We accomplished everything online and through video calls. When we…read morelost our 3rd beloved lab, we were heartbroken and thought we would never get a 4th until Hershey came along. We knew we needed to preserve the memories of the past and combine them with the future. Tina met with us, asked all the right questions and patiently worked with us to get all 4 of our furbabies into one portrait. What we really loved was Tina's suggestion to age Hershey a bit so that she would look older and not like the younger version of her. We could not be more pleased with the end result and it is a treasured piece of art hung proudly on our wall. Tina always goes well beyond what you might expect and the final product exceeds our wildest expectations. Thank you Tina for making our furbabies more than just a memory.

Ever gone somewhere, seen something you loved, and immediately knew you had to do it again? That…read morewas me at a Christmas tree lighting event when I discovered the flip book experience. I had never done anything like it before (honestly, I didn't even know what it was!), but you basically do a quick 7-minute dance and it magically turns into your own personalized flip book. Such a fun and unique keepsake! When I hosted our annual holiday party, I knew this was a must-have. I reached out to Amy, and it was the best decision. Every single person thanked me and absolutely loved the experience -- it was the highlight of the party! Working with Amy was so much fun. She's professional, communicative, organized, and made everything seamless from start to finish. I will definitely continue using her for future events. Highly recommend!

This was so cool! Super easy to do and staff was super helpful in making suggestions of what to do…read more Smaller group could get more creative. It prints super quick and they assemble for you. Would be great for weddings, bachelorette, shower ... This was a complimentary experience.