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!!

I have worked with Hilary on a personal level (maternity photoshoot) and a professional level…read more(headshots and lifestyle shots for work) and have been continuously impressed with her work! She made me feel comfortable and confident behind the camera, has a friendly and easygoing demeanor, and I have some of my favorite photos thanks to her. If you are considering booking Hilary, look no further!

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.

Jere was great. I learned about him on Groupon and waited more than 6 months to make the call. He…read morewas flexible with times and dates for our photo shoot for my family (with each of our busy schedules). He was punctual and friendly.When the weather didn't cooperate for a photo shoot in the Headlands, he had a great back up plan. He took a lot of great shots and we are happy with the photos! Thanks Jere!

This is how much I love Jere. This is my first review on Yelp AND I was married almost 7 years ago!…read moreThat's how much of a lasting impression Jere left on us. His work is amazing. I was so worried that he didn't get a picture because I didn't remember him (or his assistant) being there, but alas he always got the shot. Not only is he a talented photographer, he's a good person. My husband and I enjoyed talking with him and his wife (and dogs). It was a fabulous experience and 7 years later, I'm so thankful to have so many beautiful photos to reflect on. Thanks Jere! Alexis and Ricardo

Faith is very professional and easy to work with. I was thrilled and excited to have her shoot my…read moreengagement photos prior to my upcoming wedding. I explained what type of background I was looking for. She found the perfect spot in Montana de Oro. The scenery was beyond amazing and blew me away. Faith has been prompt and upfront with all contracts and prices. Her photos are so artistic and I can't wait to see the end results of my engagement photos. Choose Faith and she won't disappoint you at all.

From the owner: Photos are a treasure that I think everyone deserves to have! I would love to be the one to help…read morecreate some of those memories for you. I specialize in family photos, outdoor portraits (creative, headshots, graduation) and wedding photography. Shoot me a message and we'll find a time to connect. :)

We are so happy we chose Augie as our wedding photographer - it was one of the best decisions we…read moremade for our wedding. If you are in search of a wedding photographer, look no further - Augie is your person! Augie was recommended to us by our venue (Casa Real) and from our first call we knew that we wanted to work with him. He's very professional, experienced, and someone you can trust to guide you throughout the process. We booked both our engagement session and wedding day coverage with Augie. During our engagement shoot, Augie brought great energy and made both of us feel completely at ease. Neither of us are naturally photo people, but he guided us effortlessly and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. And we loved our engagement photos! Augie was wonderful during our wedding day. Everything moves so fast and can feel overwhelming, but Augie was organized and efficient and kept us on schedule. He got us through what felt like endless permutations of family and group photos in record time, all while keeping things calm and stress-free. You can tell he's very experienced and knows how to navigate a busy wedding day. His candid style is exactly what we were looking for. Our photos feel authentic, emotional, and true to the moment. He also captured so many of the small, meaningful moments - like getting ready with my bridesmaids - so beautifully. Those are some of our favorite photos. He shared teaser photos with us right after our wedding, and it was such a treat to be able to see the photos so quickly and relive our day. We absolutely love our wedding photos and know we'll cherish them for the rest of our lives. We truly could not have asked for a better photographer to document our special day. Thank you Augie - we hope our paths cross again soon!

We first met Augie though extended family referral in 2023. We've been regular clients since then,…read moreand have absolutely loved every session. Augie is a kind, calming, and professional presence for kids and adults alike, putting everyone at ease. It may seem like photography sessions that feel candid would result in mediocre results, but somehow he always gets amazing shots. Anyone with toddlers and infants know how difficult it is to get more than one kid staring at the camera, much less capture natural smiles. I've been impressed every time, and look forward to future family portraits!

Lindsay did a great job of taking family photos of my wife and I and our one year old son. We met…read moreearly on Saturday morning by the Ferry Building and took a range of shots both indoor and outdoor, almost all of which turned out really great! She did a cool job of bringing in the surrounding elements (Transamerica Pyramid, etc.) into the background and was patient with us as we had to move around with the little guy. She's very personable and flexible in terms of taking direction to get the shot you want. We got all the photos on a CD she sent and are very happy with the session. Her prices are very good and worth the investment!

We were so pleased with Lindsay's work. She came to our home and took pictures of our newborn son…read more Our son responded really well to her, and we had a great time being photographed with him. We had so many good photos in the end, we had a hard time choosing which to print. We're looking forward to doing another photo session later this year. Lindsay was prompt, professional, and we received our prints a few days after they were taken. Go on, hire her, she's great!

My wife and I got married this past December, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding…read morephotographer, Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera. I actually found Jennifer after searching online for photographers in San Francisco and her work immediately stood out. Her style felt fresh and unconventional -- more documentary and journalistic than traditional -- and I especially loved her use of black and white photography, which was a big reason we chose her. The day started at our hotel, where she jumped between our separate rooms to capture my wife and me getting ready. Before she had even gotten to our rooms, she had already scouted the perfect location for our first look. The moment was absolutely incredible, and she handled everything; we didn't have to do a thing but follow her lead. That professional confidence continued at City Hall. She has a masterful familiarity with the building. She took full control of the shoot, guiding us as she told us exactly where to stand, how to pose, and where to move next so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. As a photographer myself, I really appreciated her confidence and professionalism. All we had to do was follow instructions and be present. She knows San Francisco City Hall inside and out -- the lighting, the angles, the timing, and the key locations that truly matter -- every shot felt deliberate and it showed. The technical skill here is top-notch-- the compositions were beautiful, the balance of each frame was spot-on, and her gorgeous color grading. We received around 300 images, and the quality is so consistent that I plan to print every last one of them in large format to ensure we have a permanent physical archive. When we received the final package, we were so touched -- she sent our photos on a beautiful USB drive along with printed images, some sweets, and other thoughtful details. It was the perfect finishing touch to a genuinely wonderful experience. If you're getting married at City Hall -- or anywhere in San Francisco -- Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera is exceptional. Thank you Jennifer! Laura and Junior.

We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day and A Girl and A Camera Photography!…read moreFrom start to finish, Jennifer and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, attentive, and so easy to have around on such an important day. What we absolutely loved was Jennifer's eye for the little moments. Beyond the portraits and formal shots, she captured the quiet glances, the spontaneous laughter, and all the small details that made our wedding day feel like ours. We can't recommend Jennifer highly enough!

Working with David and Annie for our proposal photos was a breeze. Even though I initially didn't…read morehave a super solid idea of where and when I wanted to do the proposal, David was very helpful in suggesting different locations for different times of the day while providing examples. His communication was clear and responsive, and he was very patient with me no matter how many emails it took! Staging the surprise was actually a lot simpler than I expected--they ask you for some basic information as to how you're planning to do it. On the day of, I was nervous if things were going to fall into place, but Annie, our photographer, shared her location with me and arrived early in just the spot I wanted. She was also wonderful to work with--her photography and editing skills are great and even though we never really posed for photos before, she made it easy for us. She even had the presence of mind to turn us away from family members who were coming from behind to surprise us. We received a few photos the night of the proposal to share with friends and then the rest of the photos after a quick turnaround. We were very happy with how they turned out and appreciative of Annie's great work!

My husband and I were so fortunate to work with Annie & David for our engagement photoshoot and…read morewedding. They were the first vendor we booked after securing our venue, so we got to know them over the course of the year leading up to our wedding in August 2025. After coming across their photos when researching different potential photographers that had experience at our venue, we were very interested in meeting them. We had an initial video call with them and knew immediately that we wanted to book them for such a critical part of our wedding journey. There aren't enough words to describe how skilled and professional they are--they are amazing photographers (individually and as a duo) and clearly love what they do. Our proposal photoshoot was the only prior experience we had in terms of taking professional photos as a couple. We met them in person for the first time at our engagement photoshoot--they immediately made us feel comfortable and were seriously thoughtful about the entire process, whether it was the location choices, minute-by-minute weather changes/forecast, outfit changes, etc. It really feels like they plan for everything and care about the little details. When we asked them about another vendor they would potentially work with on the day of our wedding, they even referenced notes they made when they had worked with them for a prior wedding. Throughout the whole process, they were prompt communicators (frequently responding to an email within minutes!) and guided us with experience and patience that we really appreciated. Whenever we had something to discuss with them (including choices we needed to make as a couple), they never hesitated to give us suggestions and feedback. Even if they offered an alternative suggestion to an idea of ours, it always felt like they genuinely cared and they wanted what we wanted, and it never felt like criticism. We received our wedding photos just about 2 months after our wedding, and we love every single one of them (all 667)! They are truly the best photographers to work with and just lovely people to be around. We definitely plan to keep in touch with them for future photoshoots! :) TL;DR: You should have booked A Tale Ahead Photography yesterday!!

Gina is such a pleasure to work with...upbeat and full of good energy. I've hired her for a variety…read moreof things from product shots, kid pics and most recently my headshot. Thanks Gina!

I absolutely love Gina!. The thing is, anything that looks easy took whoever is doing it countless…read morehours of practice, and it's never as easy as it looks! This is exactly why every time I think I'm going to take amazing, adorable photos of my child they look like bad flip phone photos. When Gina takes them the results are extraordinary. If you want professional photos, you need a professional, and Gina is it! I've used her for personal and professional photos and was thrilled with the results. I loved all the photos whether they were taken in the studio or outdoors. I especially love how conveniently located her studio is. Proximity off freeway and easy free parking matters-especially with kids!

We saw Augustus' ad on Craigslist for portraits. Based on positive Yelp reviews, we gave him a try…read moresince his portfolio had a real professional's refinement in lighting and composition. When we arrived at his studio, the initial impression was less than positive. It was a ramshackled century-old house in a flag shaped lot off of Filbert. After working our way up the narrow staircase, we entered a rather tight studio space, no more than about 10-foot square. However, we were quickly put at ease by Augustus and the satisfyingly clean room. Even though we tripped over each other to maneuver around the tiny space, we felt like we were really working collaboratively in the composition. Despite the limitations of the space, Augustus managed an exquisite level of control on the lighting. He worked tirelessly to ensure that every shot had exactly the right light and composition, even corralling the wayward strand of hair between shots. Within an hour, we had dozens of flattering individual and joint photos. We hadn't seen ourselves look this good since our wedding photos, which had cost 20-times more. After the shoot, Augustus lightly post-processed our photos with his Photoshop setup for a nearly imperceptible but better result. He showed us how we could post-process the photos ourselves and even gave us the original RAW files, which some other photogs won't do, including our aforementioned wedding photographer. Overall, it was an amazing value for $49 and I hope he continues to offer this great deal to other Yelpers. We now have great photos that will be more than useful for our marketing collateral -- they will be personally treasured.

I hired Gus to shot my son's Bris (Jewish ritual circumcision). He did the event for me last minute…read more(hired him late Friday afternoon for the event on Sunday at 10:30am) and did a great job. His rates were completely reasonable and he gave me the disk so that I could print out my own pics. The photos were so well done that my synagogue will be able to use a few of them on their web site. He was a really nice guy and was open to learning about the Orthodox Jewish culture and respecting it. He did not miss a shot. In fact, there are many that I have had printed to be framed.