My husband and I run a marketing agency. We were looking for a Marin-based photographer who could…read morebring our vision to life and make us look our very best...and that's exactly what we got with Stephanie at Creative Portraiture! Stephanie was so great to work with. At our first shooting location, we hit a few snags - but she was quick on her feet and wasted no time in getting the shots we needed. She is also very attentive to detail and has an eye for capturing the best lighting and backgrounds. Stephanie never made us feel rushed - she took the time to get the shots we asked for. In the end, we got 10 amazing photos (including headshots and duo portraits) that have already made a huge difference for our agency's brand!

We had such a wonderful experience with Stephanie! She came to my home for a family photoshoot with…read moremy daughter and 9-month-old granddaughter, and also took some professional headshots for me. From the moment she arrived, Stephanie made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed -- even the baby! The images turned out stunningly beautiful. She has such an eye for light, composition, and genuine emotion. The hardest part was narrowing down which photos to purchase because I wanted them all! I can't recommend her highly enough.

We couldn't help but feel pride in our good taste in people/artists when we chose Daniel to be our…read morephotographer -- he turned out not only to be an incredible professional behind the camera, but an utter joy to work with! What stood out about his portfolio is that people seem to genuinely be having *fun*. Since our first call he's been very curious about knowing us as people, and tuning his art direction to match our mood and vibe. True enough, Daniel brought such a warm, generous energy to orchestrating the morning photoshoots and really put the whole wedding party at ease, and the joy of our people really showed in our final photos, which had such an impressive range of styles and moods from candid and natural to goofy, epic, dynamic, emotional and romantic. What's more important to a wedding photo album than accurating capturing the whole gamut of emotions on the big day? A lot of our guests remarked on enjoying working with him, too. We now look back at our photos (and wedding in general) with nothing but warm memories of having had his considerable talents and delightful company on one of the most important days of our lives.

We absolutely loved working with Daniel and cannot recommend him highly enough as a wedding…read morephotographer. He exceeded our expectations in every possible way. We did both our complimentary engagement session and our wedding photos with him, and we couldn't have been happier with the experience or the results. Because Daniel knows our venue so well, he immediately guided us to the best locations and lighting for our family portraits and couples' shots. He was professional, kind, and genuinely enjoyable to be around. We're usually people who shy away from the camera, but he had this incredible ability to put us at ease and even make the process fun. He also went above and beyond--offering to come to our after-party to capture a few extra moments. Daniel worked seamlessly with all of our other vendors, which helped the entire day run smoothly. He was always prompt and thoughtful in his communication and even shared helpful vendor recommendations and last-minute wedding day tips. He managed to capture every major moment as well as the small, meaningful ones in a way that felt natural and true to the essence of our day. We absolutely adore our photos, and Daniel is a huge reason why our wedding day felt so special.

I have always dreaded having my picture taken and feel so awkward in front of the camera, but…read moreHilary is so immensely talented and made the whole process such a dream! I rarely like photos of myself but loved the finished product! It was incredible that such a brief, easy 30-min session (and one booked last minute besides!) could yield so many amazing shots (that were delivered within days! I did the rush option). Not only were the photos spectacular, Hilary was also just truly such a joy to be around during the shoot - can't wait to recommend her to everyone I know looking for a photographer!!

We've had annual family photo sessions with Hilary for the past five years (and even two sessions…read morein one year!), and she has been phenomenal every single time. She's wonderful with our kids--whether it was a newborn, a fussy toddler, or now more cooperative school-aged kids, she's been able to capture beautiful moments through every stage. One year my younger daughter was especially shy and grumpy about photos, but you'd never know it from the gorgeous images Hilary delivered. She's also great with pets and even got our dog to "smile" at the camera for a few shots this year! We included my parents in a session one year, and Hilary handled the larger family group seamlessly. She also has a great eye for locations, whether it's a tried-and-true spot or somewhere new, and she always makes the most of the setting. On top of that, her pricing is very reasonable, especially since you get to keep all the images from your session, and she's always prompt with delivery. Hilary makes family photos stress-free and fun, and the results are consistently stunning--we look forward to working with her every year.

Gina is incredible! We've used her for both of my daughter's bat mitzvahs and not only is she a…read moredream to work with day of, her photos are truly amazing! She's so talented at getting beautiful portraits and capturing the joy, energy and beauty of the event. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Gina did the photography for our daughter's bat mitzvah. We have a large wonderful family who…read moredon't always listen well (especially when they are together) and she did an amazing job of organizing all of us. She caught the real spirit of the different people and moments - and she did so in a way that was calm, relaxed, easy, and reassuring. I'd definitely work with her again.

Jim did a great job with our headshots! He is very professional and has a wonderful eye. We took…read moreour pictures during COVID and he was very conscious about ours and his safety. He was efficient and we ended up with professional, natural headshots. I highly recommend him!

Jim is a true industry professional! If you want someone who will come on time, capture each…read moreimportant moment, and be a strong partner for your event - Jim will not let you down. I was so impressed how quickly he turned around my corporate event photos! They will provide a tangible ROI to my company on this event as I know there are so many great pics that will be used for marketing and recruiting. Jim, you rock!

Amanda took photos of my store and my headshots for my Instagram and website and I literally cried…read morewhen I saw the photos they were so beautiful. She saw my space in a light and perspective I could have never imagined. Not only are her photos fantastic, Amanda is a delight to work with. Even with the small time frame I gave her she got my photos to me on time, and she is so pleasant to be around.

I just had my branding shoot with Amanda and was blown away with her professionalism and keen eye…read more She was so easy to work with and captured exactly what I was going for with this shoot. I highly recommend her if you are thinking of re-branding your business or just need new photos for social media or website. I look forward to working with her again in the future.

John Andrew Murphy was simply fantastic, and clearly a top rate expert at what he does. Friendly…read morein a way that puts people at ease before a serious objective. Knows how to prepare the client quickly in a way that works. Guided my 18 y.o. daughter who is very serious in a way that led her quickly to the smile and the type of presence that captured in the course of less than an hour five different professional photographs, all with professional grade editing that removed any imperfection. We pan to go back for an updated family photo. I recommend him highly. It did not surprise me when I went to write a review that I saw so many other positive reviews.

Does not do passport photos . Yelp keeps listing this business for them. If you're looking for…read morepassport photos this is not the place.

We very highly recommend working with Helena and Laurent for your future events. The photographs…read morefrom our wedding are beautiful and reflect their unique artistry and style. They were a pleasure to work with, from helping us optimize the run-of-show to making everyone comfortable in front of the camera. We are so glad we worked with them, and look forward to doing so again.

We cannot thank Helena and Laurent enough for the incredible job they did capturing our engagement…read moreand wedding. Helena was such a fun, calming presence throughout the entire process, and her documentary-style approach was exactly what we were looking for. We started out feeling a little nervous in front of the camera, but before long we almost forgot she was even there, which allowed us to be ourselves and truly enjoy the day. The photos are beyond stunning, and I honestly couldn't have asked for more. What I love most is how they captured not just the big moments, but also the reactions, laughter, emotions, and so many special moments with our family and friends. Looking through the gallery feels like reliving the day all over again. Beyond their incredible talent, Helena and Laurent were such a source of support and encouragement. They gave us thoughtful advice and pep talks that helped us stay grounded and present, and one piece of advice in particular really stayed with me: "Think of the day you want to have and be present. This is your day, not a photoshoot." That mindset made such a difference. Photography was one of the biggest parts of our wedding budget because preserving these memories was so important to us, and I can honestly say it was worth every penny. Thank you both for giving us photos we will cherish forever.

Jamie has an intuitive eye and a great talent for capturing families and babies as they are. We…read morewere lucky enough to encounter her just before the birth of our first child, and she took maternity, birth, and fresh-out photos for us. She was an absolute treasure to have in the birthing room (I honestly felt so seen and so supported that between Jamie and my midwives, I had three women who had delivered children with me.) The photos capture memories I will carry with me forever. Thank you Jamie. I am sad you moved so far away, I would have loved to work with you again..but to anyone lucky enough to be near her now and looking for excellent photos, call Jamie!

Jamie is able to give you something that most people cannot- the gift that literally lasts a…read morelifetime. We have done a couple sessions with Jamie and they are memories that we will cherish forever. We had the absolute pleasure of her capturing our son for his newborn photos and also doing a family session later. She is easy going and has a talent for making everyone feel comfortable (even those pesky husbands). She is truly the baby whisperer. I had no idea what I was doing in general with a newborn, let alone a photoshoot with one and she made the entire process an absolute breeze. Talented, effortless, comforting and leaves you with astonishingly amazing memories- We can't wait to work with Jamie again.