Loved working with Karen from the very first interaction online. The communication and suggestions…read moreshe gave were terrific, and very professional. She was wonderful during our session with the adults and especially the kids. She was able to make everyone feel comfortable and did a great job capturing (and coaxing ) real smiles from our grandchildren! Our pictures turned out beautifully! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful and professional photographer!

Karen! What a phenomenal individual to have during the first beautiful day's of our daughters life,…read moreto have captured and memorized in a beautiful set of pictures that we can not only cherish for the rest of our lives, but give them to the most cherished family members. You need someone to just give you a nice breather? Walk you through the small little niche's of the small anxieties you may have as a new mother / father? Ready to receive amazing advice that is FAR beyond what any healthcare professional could ever give? Karen is your person to go to. She is more than a photographer, she is someone who will encapsulate the most special moment & day of your lives. The private studio, was absolutely incredible. The options you had to choose from, to get the perfect outfit for your little ones, seemed to expand all the way to boutiques. The time, care, and energy spent on making this experience not only perfect, but the most memorable we were able to have in the first few days of our daughter's life, was nothing short of spectacular. You want the best photographer? Someone who will take ALL the time, energy, and patience needed to give you the perfect moment? Look no further! - Spectrum Photography will not disappoint.

Maddie is YOUR GIRL for all your photography needs. I had the pleasure of having Maddie for my…read moreengagement photos in the Bay Area and wedding in Santa Barbara and she was such a gem to work with. My husband and I rarely take professional photos and I was afraid that I was going to look awkward but she made this awkward girl look SO good. She let us have have fun with natural poses but also had a lot of prompts to help us. Come wedding day, she was super efficient and knew how to gather my huge family to take photos. I also had a lot of different request and she got all of them without feeling rushed for the next photo. Besides her amazing photography skills, Maddie is a presence you need during a wedding. She was calm and collected while also being fun and down to do whatever!! There were a few moments where I was stressed and she was definitely the confidant I needed. I cannot say thank you enough to Maddie for not only capturing mine and my husbands day so perfectly, but for being the most wonderful person while doing it. I will be using her soon for other photos in the future! Take this as your sign to have the absolute privilege of having Maddie capturing your big day!!!

I don't even know where to begin with our experience with Maddie. She was so attentive, creative,…read morehelpful and comfortable to work with for our engagement shoot and wedding. Usually when you think of photoshoots, you think of the awkward time in front of the camera so naturally, you're a bit nervous. My husband and I were comfortable immediately and laughed possibly for the WHOLE entire time in front of the camera. She knows the exact tips and tricks to get you out of your shell to capture real, raw moments and she did exactly that. Her work has such a beautiful touch to it, if there was one word to describe the feeling I get when I see our pictures, it would be "love". I can't thank her enough for capturing the moments that are going to last a lifetime. We're currently setting up another photoshoot just for fun because I loved the first one so much. 100% recommend, you will NOT be disappointed! The wedding pictures were beyond our expectations and they were so very beautifully. They were also so easy to access! She sends you a little gallery that is easy to log in to and download your photos! HIGHLY recommend her!!

Kallie was quick to respond to my inquiries. She was very personable and easy to work with during…read morethe photoshoot. Her turnaround time for the photos was also very quick. I highly recommend Kallie!

so happy with our photos! Such a talented photographer! she made us all feel comfortable and was a…read moregreat director too. I can't wait to get more photos done!

Amy did an amazing job capturing candid moments of our family! She also took posed portraits that…read morecame out beautifully.  What stood out the most was Amy's attention to detail and she made the kids feel comfortable.  She was so patient and friendly. I was thrilled with how our photos turned out! If you're looking for a photographer who delivers stunning work I highly recommend Amy from Twig & Oak Photography! I couldn't be happier with the results!

We had such a great experience with Amy for our maternity shoot! We're not really "picture people"…read morebut so glad we went for it because we came away with some really special photos and memories. Amy made us feel comfortable right away, provided great clothing and location suggestions, and is such a talented photographer. We wouldn't hesistate to reach out again if we decide to get pictures taken in the future.

Eva has taken our daughter's newborn and 6 month photos so far and we have been very happy with…read moreboth sessions. Her ability to work with babies and capture such beautiful moments made the sessions worth every penny. The environment is relaxed and she has stations ready for different props, ready to capture any moment. She helped not just the baby feel relaxed, but myself as well at times. Lol If you're looking for a professional photographer, give her a call.

Just got my pictures back from my daughter's first birthday photos - LOVE!…read moreEva was so sweet and easy to work with. Her studio was easy to find with free and close parking - a must with littles! She had a changing table and everything someone might need. The outfits she has available were so cute and hard to narrow down to just a few. My daughter had fun and it shows in the pictures. Would definitely recommend Eva Photography!

Let me just preface that I had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into when I signed up…read morefor their Enchanted Forest Giveaway. I was browsing through facebook and they so happened to come across my feed and I thought to myself, you know what? It's time for my girls to have a photoshoot together for their upcoming birthdays. We had just came back from Disney and they were star struck with all the costumes and fairytale story lines that I thought this would be a perfect excuse. I received a text message letting me know that I won the giveaway and that I was to schedule a phone appointment to get my children's details. After the phone call I did some research and at that time there wasn't much reviews on Yelp about this studio but after reading a few reviews I just told myself, bring the husband and let's commit. They followed up with text messages prior to the appointment (which I certainly appreciate) and had great communication with the staff. The day of the photoshoot (weekend), we pulled up into a semi empty business center and was able to find our way to the suite. We walked in and my kids were stunned with the magical décor and water fountain that greeted us. There was another family before us in the lobby and the parents were watching their children's photoshoot from a tablet. Everyone, this place is legit! My daughter's room was set up with their fairytale outfits and they LOVED their dresses. Every single person on the staff was very kind to my girls and when my youngest ventured off to play with the props one of the employees sat down and played with her. So the pricing. It's expensive and I'm not going to lie, even with the giveaway if I wanted to purchase additional photos it was going to be a hefty price. However, the experience my daughter's had, the quality of the props and photos, on top of that... the enhancements were well worth it. This photoshoot was to commemorate their birthdays and also for them to look back at themselves when they were little. Thank you Curious Kid's Photography.

Update: I will leave…read moremy review at 4 stars. This is just my experience and can only give my personal review. Although I have received my very pricey "photo package", I was very pleased with the outcome/results. However, I had to initiate and be consistent with the communication and continually repeat and request a copy of acknowledgement / receipt for every single transaction: from booking the session, time of actual photoshoot session, the contract, the request to opt in/out of social media representation, etc. Throughout the whole process there was not one but a few people who you connect with. It's not the same person who is dedicated to your session. The location of the place was clean. All of the staff I interacted with were kid-friendly and welcoming. Had plenty of props and costume dress that was provided were decent (and looked clean). Always reassured me of all of my concerns and answered my inquiries to the best of their abilities. If you ask me would I recommend it to others, sure why not for that one in a lifetime experience. Would I do it again, probably not because the fairytale photo session theme my kids would have outgrown.

Elliot was great to work with, he communicated his creative ideas to my four year old in a way…read morewhere he wasn't bored or confused he got down to my son's level and made him feel very comfortable so there wasn't any shyness going on. The shoot was entertaining, he worked with what ever we were doing to catch the natural moments and turned those shots into very special, memorable pictures! Elliot's vision and creativity comes natural, He definitely knows how to capture amazing photographs! The pictures turned out both playful and elegant, I couldn't be happier with the results he produced. For what he charges he goes above and beyond what ever the "package" you choose! I was also impressed after the 2 hour shoot... My son tells me he wants to do it again!! And we will. On a different note of the actual photographs... He chose an outdoor shoot for us in Livermore, I really didn't know what to type of clothes/colors that would look best since I haven't been there before. He took the time to coordinate outfits and patterns via FaceTime, we changed 3 times he was very patient, and honest if something wasn't going to look right he spoke up and avoided the funky awkward pictures that's on those email jokes passed around for millions to laugh at. Thanks for the memories!

So my fiancé and I had the great pleasure of working with Rossetti Photography for our maternity…read moreshoot. We were kind of last minute but luckily he had availability for our planned date. From the very beginning communication and professionalism was above and beyond! We knew we wanted a beach shoot at sunset and he recommended a time, showed up punctual with a very warm, welcoming vibe. Now I am not a model, nor do I think I'm photogenic at all but the whole shoot was sooooooo comfortable! His insight and expertise was something that was very obvious and you can tell he genuinely loves doing this! I felt so comfortable, beautiful and supported during our shoot and the photos came out PHENOMENAL! The overall experience from start to finish was truly very special to me. And I'm soooo thankful and happy we chose to work with Rossetti Photography! I would give 100 stars if I could! Thanks again for this amazing experience !

I think Cassandra's work speaks for itself- she captures all the gorgeous natural settings of…read morenorther California coastline and surrounding areas, and also seems to find a wind range of raw human emotions which present themselves on one's wedding day- both were things I would like to remember from my wedding day. Also, I know she must post-edit her images, but it's nothing too over-the top, everything looks very natural. What you don't see in her portfolio is how it is to work with her. She is extremely warm yet professional. For my elopement not only was she able to recommend a wonderful officiant and florist- and picked up the flowers the morning of! she really went above and beyond for her sense of adventure. She was with us the entire action-packed day starting with a walk in the redwoods, a picknick at a winery and even went out on a kayak with us as we free-dove the kelp and explored some other features of the coast. What a great sport! I doubt many photographers would do that, on top of having great skills. I can't thank her enough for helping us our special day, and for capturing it all so well. I look back on our photos nearly daily to remember it.

Cassandra is an absolute PRO and we couldn't have been happier both in preparation for the event…read moreand execution at the wedding. She was easy to work with, invisible yet taking gorgeous shots and wow does she know the exact right spots and time of day to shoot in Mendocino and especially the Cypress Grove. She's also a great time keeper who kept us on our toes so we got the right shots. Our photos are gorgeous. Highly recommend!

Laurel is phenomenal! We initially used laurel for our maternity photos and we were so blown away…read moreby her work, there was no way we weren't going to use her for our newborn photos as well. Laurel is SUCH an artist. If you're worried about disrupting your newborn to get good photos, DONT! Laurel really takes her time, she has the room so warm and cozy for your baby, soft music playing and a sound machine going. Just when I thought she couldn't be more of an artist I realized that she is also a baby whisperer. It you're hoping to capture the most beautiful photos of some of the most special moments in your life, USE LAUREL. Cannot speak highly enough. I also want to note that Laurel is SO easy to work with. She does such an amazing job to help guide the shoots, telling you where to look & how to pose. She takes all of the work out of it and makes it a truly enjoyable experience! I wish I could give her more stars. 10/10 recommend!

Laurel was phenomenal with communications and punctuality. She was understanding with a winter-ish…read moresession and accomodated a reschedule when we ended up being sick the day of the shoot. She was comfortable and charming to work with. Our family of teenagers had fun doing an urban shoot in downtown Martinez and she really has such an eye for lighting and manifesting wonderful shots in front of urban backdrops. I would highly recommend her services.

Our experience with JennyDee Photography was excellent from our initial emails all the way until we…read morereceived the final photos. Jenny and Geo (her husband and assistant photographer) are very responsive, professional, and committed to providing you all the shots you want. My husband and I hired JennyDee Photography for both our Engagement and Wedding photography and we could not be more pleased. We had multiple calls in the months leading up to the wedding to align on what we wanted, discussed the overall wedding timeline, and provided the list of shots we wanted. Their website also has example timelines for photography, which were very helpful as we planned our day and allowed us to not compress everything too much. Working with Jenny and Geo is also a great experience. They are organized, funny, kind, and encouraging -- they will help pose you as needed, but generally allow for a very genuine capture of the day. They are also very organized and will help keep things moving efficiently without being overbearing -- I could trust that they would get all the shots we needed without feeling like I needed to check in, and both posed and candid shots were phenomenal. Finally, all the photographs we received from JennyDee Photography (in less than a month!) are joy and whimsy personified. They managed to capture the color, vibrancy, and happiness of that day in the photographs -- I couldn't stop smiling the whole time I reviewed the gallery. The photography and editing style is so vibrant, genuine and fun in a sea of very muted photography nowadays-- I will lovingly look at the pictures for years to come. I could not recommend them more highly. Photo Credits: @JennyDeePhotography

We had an excellent experience with Jenny Dee Photography. Jenny and George (Jenny's husband and…read moreassistant photographer) were communicative and helpful in the months and weeks leading up to our wedding reception. Their template for our "desired and must-get" photos list was very helpful for organizing, and our phone conversations with them were great for figuring out what we wanted and hammering out logistics. On the day of the wedding, we had morning activities and an evening reception. Jenny and George were on time and enthusiastic for everything. They were flexible as our schedule shifted slightly throughout the day, and they were very active in making sure we got all the photos from our list. Now that we have the final photos, we can also say that we are thrilled with the results. Great candids, great staged photos, and we really like the editing style. Overall: would highly recommend for your wedding or event.