Vivian creates magic!…read more I went to her studio for a portrait session. Vivian was able to capture some of the expressions and gestures that many people close to me recognized as part of my personality traits. I'm very pleased with her work. Vivian is so responsive, easy to work with, and FUN . I recommend to everyone looking for a photographer.

We love Vivian! She did a shoot with our 2yo daughter, and got some really fantastic photos, all of…read morewhich we received within the week! (~4-6 weeks is pretty standard from other photographers that we've worked with.) Our 2yo can be pretty persnickety (as all parents of toddlers know), but Vivian was great with her. She listened to Vivian way more than she usually listens to us. They were really cute to watch (will post a few of our favorite photos and a behind the scenes.)

I am a floral designer and I just had the pleasure of working a wedding with Nadine in Santa Cruz…read more Weddings can be stressful but having a photographer who is present, calm, light hearted with a great sense of humor can change the tone of everything. This is Nadine. She knows that she is capturing memories and creating a narrative of a major life event and isn't that what you'd want? The photos of the wedding are the one things that last well beyond the party. If I were the bride, I'd want someone who could capture the thrill, the love and the best of connections from my wedding. This is Nadine.

We hired Nadine to take multi-generational pictures to celebrate a 90th birthday. For years, we…read moreadmired our neighbor's holiday photo cards (photo taken by Nadine) where their family photos were cheerful and relaxed. Nadine is certainly a talented photographer with a keep eye for detail, moreover, though she creates a calm environment making those she photographs feel at ease. This ability to make others feel comfortable and relaxed carries over to her photo shoot. The result are spectacular photos and very satisfied clients.

We had booked Olivia 2 whole years before our actual wedding and she ended up photographing our…read morewedding FINALLY 3 years after (due to COVID). Olivia was so flexible and supportive when we were freaking out that our wedding had to be cancelled/postponed during the lockdown; she rescheduled us twice throughout the pandemic. I have to say, her photography was one of the things I was looking forward to the most in getting married. As soon as we saw her photo in our venue catalog (when touring the venue), we knew we had to get married at that venue with the same photographer-- we booked her and the venue that same day. The photos she takes just feel light, bright, airy, and happy. And let me tell you, I've looked at other photographers' photos, but none could compare to the vibe Olivia's gives off. She is so WORTH IT. She's like a magician with her photos and just has a really great artistic eye! When we finally got married so many things went wrong (I wasn't wearing my wedding jewelry, I forgot to fix the ribbon of my bouquet, STRESS lol), but honestly you couldn't tell anything was wrong in the pictures! She came to the venue on time, advised us on timeline prior, and also was just a calming presence. Like I said, she's a freakin' magician who takes AMAZING photos. She's super friendly, bubbly, warm, kind and just easy to work with. My family loved her and her easy-going nature (even my husband commented on how Olivia was just super super nice). I cannot recommend Olivia more than enough to anyone. If you're looking for photos that are soft, romantic, light, and just would make you feel happiness when looking at it years later, Olivia's definitely your girl. Photos by Olivia Marshall Photography

So many wonderful things to say about Olivia. She has been our family photographer for 6+ years and…read moreI absolutely love the way she captures our family. She is simply the best when it comes to photography. Engagements, weddings, maternity and family pictures you name it, she's the best photographer. She has a sense of calmness that will help make your session so easy and so fun. Olivia knows exactly what we want and makes you feel comfortable and special.  She has a heart of gold and will make your photo shoot so fun! She works so well with my kiddos and they look forward to our session each and every year. Olivia's eye for detail to capture the best picture/moment is perfect!

Alex was an incredible photographer in more ways than one. Our photos from our wedding are…read moreabsolutely perfect. She was so generous in her availability to check in ahead of time and scout out great locations for our important shots. Alex was attentive and supportive throughout the day, and we were so lucky to have her be a part of our special day! Thank you for everything Alex!

Alexandra loves her job! She had fun shooting my pictures. I had fun standing, sitting, and…read morewalking in front of the camera. She even taught me how to walk so my legs look longer! We laughed throughout our 2 hour session. And the photos came out amazingly beautiful. Thank you, Alexandra! Yuki Ascue

Having Marc and Gia and the entirety of Gala Photo and Films were one of the highlights of our…read moreentire wedding planning experience. My husband and I immediately connected with Marc and our sessions felt very comfortable and fun. Marc's counseling helped us look not as awkward as we felt, since we are not used to getting our photos taken. The resulting photos and videos were stunning! We are so happy that Gala Photo and Films were a part of our vendor team because they captured so many beautiful moments, and added the magical element during the day of our wedding by being so funny and easy to get along with. Marc was able to capture the poses that I requested with the wedding party, our immediate families, and our large families. Communication is an important part to execute this large project and Marc was able to pull through after any inquiry or concern that I had. I only wish that we had the opportunity to meet Gia, but we understand that they are extremely booked and busy. So if their style matches your preference, I would immediately inquire with Gala Photo and Films because they did such a great job and such a joy to work with!

Gala Photo and Films exceeds what would be expected of a wedding photographer. This dynamic duo,…read morehusband-wife team, will quickly grow to be your favorite wedding vendor as their passion and genuineness shines through each call, email, and of course - every photo - that they take. My husband and I had the opportunity to work closely with Gia for our engagement shoot and wedding day and we could not be more grateful for how comfortable she made us feel. We're both a bit awkward in front of a camera but Gia's kindness and professionalism made us feel like naturals! Gala Photo specializes in bright, natural photography which really made them stand out to me during a time where 'moody' and 'burnt' photography was trendy. After receiving our sneak peeks, it became evident to me that these photos will stand the test of time, far past any trend, and that Marc and Gia go above and beyond to make sure each and every photo is perfect. Aside from photography, Gia (and our second shooter for the day, Luis) were excellent in navigating the chaos that a wedding day can bring! From helping to coordinate schedules that didn't involve photography, gathering large groups of friends and family members for photos, and even to Gia giving me a ride to my wedding venue due to a last minute hiccup - they quickly became my pillar of calmness! If we had to do it over again, we would choose Gala! The quality of their photos and their eagerness to work with couples make them an obvious, and the best, choice!

Herve gave great suggestions and was adaptive. We were able to communicate what I envisioned for…read morethe professional photo and explore different options. The price is reasonable.

I am not kidding when I say Herve is the best! Most efficient experience for professional…read moreheadshots - booked same-day appointment online in the morning and he delivered same-day turnaround for the edited photos that were part of my package. Sometimes getting professional photos in general can feel intimidating, but not with Herve. He made the experience feel professional, comfortable, quick, and fun. I really appreciated the direction he gave. It's clear that he's a pro and knows what he's doing! And on top of that, he's a super nice guy. I would recommend Herve to anyone in the South Bay seeking headshots.

Anna was very professional and our wedding photos came out even more beautiful than I could have…read moreimagined! 10/10 recommend!

Looking for a wedding photographer?? Look no further, and just contact Anna!…read more We absolutely loved all the photos that she captured for our special day at The Gardens at Heather Farm. She was easy going and kept the photography process simple and fun. She worked with our tight schedule without any stress, even when some things didn't go according to plan (ie. people not showing up at the right spot/time). We truly appreciated how prepared and creative she was, knowing what photos to take and where to take them. And whenever there was a random group photo being taken by a cell phone, she would magically appear and take an even better photo for us. Amazing! We will definitely reach out to her if we ever need photography services again. Thank you so much, Anna!

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.

Had a great experience at Tangram Studio. In spite of having to photograph a 1 year old, it was a…read morevery low stress experience. They had good ideas for posing and toys for engaging little ones. The experience with their online gallery for proofs and final images was very good as well. We came away with some very beautiful portraits of our baby girl. Will definitely be back.

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!!

I booked a surprise Mother's Day photoshoot with Sugarbaby Photography for my wife with our…read morenewborn. It just happened to be on her actual birthday as well! Jaimie was also kind enough to recommend a hair & make up place near their studio. That way my wife was able to just relax and enjoy her day. Jaimie and Stanley took care of us right away, and our little guy was easygoing around them. All of the pictures came out really good and my wife loves them! We'll definitely be booking more sessions with Sugarbaby in the future. Thanks again!

Stanley did our baby's first birthday photography. I'm very pleased with the photos and the…read morememories he captured he was punctual, professional, creative, and exactly knew how to get the baby to pay attention and smile! His photos will always keep the sweet memories of that day alive! Highly recommended!