From the first moment I saw Dawid's photographs his unique style captivated me. He has a way of…read moretaking pictures in familiar places, but with a creative flourish that complements your personality. He is a total professional, arrived early with a game plan and actively solicited our input through the process while guiding effortlessly

Working with Dawid was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding last year!…read more He was prompt, professional, helpful, talented and kind. He was able to command the attention of our wily guests to make sure that everyone got a photo with us. He has an incredible amount of energy, and utilized down time to capture shots of the decor and crowd. He really exceeded our expectations by a long shot. When it came time to look through the photos he took, we were both beaming from ear to ear. He did a tremendous job capturing our special day, and we are so grateful to him. I highly, highly recommend Dawid!

This review has been a long time coming. Lori is phenomenal! She captured my wedding in June of…read morethis year and I was so grateful to have found her through my venue's list of preferred vendors. She was shocked that I hired her having only looked at her portfolio, but I knew from the photos she had of another wedding at my venue that she would do a great job. And after our initial conversation I knew she would be perfect! She's a professional through and through. I appreciate her working with my husband who is camera shy and managing to document beautiful moments with our chaotic (but sweet) families. I know we made her nervous because we were pretty laid back and I am so appreciative she kindly made us take certain photos even though we said they were not important. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Lori is amazing! My wife found Lori through Instagram and loved her content. We did a…read morenewborn/family photoshoot in her studio. Lori was so patient, friendly, and fun! Her studio had every prop you can imagine and she made sure we were always on the same page on poses and props that we liked. Her attention to detail is also immaculate. She was extremely patient with our newborn and never rushed us when we needed to feed or change diapers. She was also fantastic with our toddler and made the photoshoot fun for her even when she wasn't always cooperative. We love all of the pictures and can't recommend Lori enough!

Paws and Play Studio captures still moments of my dogs that says everything about them!…read more I had two dogs to join Andrea and her assistant for two separate photo shoots since I wanted two separate locations. What's pawsitively pawesome +'s: + Skill. I have a one year old pup and a senior dog. She commanded their attention in both still and active shots. They responded to her very well. The 1-1/2 year old is especially easily distracted but Andrea managed to have my pup's attention in all our action shots. + Memorable moments. The pictures are priceless--I wanted them all. Even my friends who know my two dogs very well were impressed and said the essence of my dogs were captured in the photos. + Timely. Andrea and her assistant showed up on time and made time for the right shot. Andrea didn't mind getting down on the ground to get a dog eyes' view! And during the pandemic, she and her assistant wore masks. + Action shots. I was worried that my younger dog would run off and not pay attention. My worries were unfounded as I saw my dog run to her over and over again. Not once did my dog run off to chase a bird or sniff something on the grounds. Every single time she ran to Andrea to give her the perfect action shot! + No pressure. During our viewing session, Andrea patiently allowed me to view the proofs and select my favorites. Not once did she try to push any of the images or packages onto me. We also scheduled a follow up call to allow me to narrow my final options. + Dogs don't lie. Both of my dogs responded favorably to her. In fact my younger pup tried to follow her home. That tells me everything. I had a very positive experience with Paws and Play Studio from our initial consultation to our end product. Everything was delivered as expected with no surprises. Andrea did not disappoint. She captured the character and essence of my dogs on digital and print. Those images are priceless and to have the right person to take care of your dog and your memories is an investment. My dogs and I are happy to have found Andrea at Paws and Play Studio!

Andrea has been a joy to work with - we are lucky enough to have had two sessions with her. We won…read morethe first session through a fundraiser with Copper's Dream Rescue where our handsome pup Kuma got photographed for their 2021 calendar. Andrea immediately made us all feel at ease and Kuma fell in love with her and her treats. We left our shoot feeling like we'd made a new friend! When we met with Andrea to view the photos she took, I immediately started tearing up watching the slideshow. At the time, our pup Kuma had been on steroids and various other medications for many months and hadn't been his true, energetic self. Seeing him running and smiling in the photos made my heart swell and eyes fill with happy tears. We were so pleased with our time with Andrea that we booked a second session so we could include our other pup, Cali (she had been at puppy training for the first photo shoot). Our second photo shoot was just as much fun as the first - we wanted Andrea to capture some family portraits of us as well as candid shots of both Kuma and Cali. She couldn't have done a more spectacular job. The photos we have bring us so much joy and happiness. Andrea is professional, sweet, and funny. She does a beautiful job capturing both candid and posed moments. We could not recommend her more highly. She is one of the best in the Bay Area and we hope to work with her again in the future!

Angie is extremely professional, while also being very personable and very easy to work with. She…read morecommunicates clearly throughout the whole process, making it all seamless and stress-free. Angie is a natural with pets; during the photo shoot, she had even the shyest of our three cats at ease and having fun. And her photos are absolutely fabulous. Angie did incredible wall portraits which captured the individual personalities of our cats. And the album Angie prepared not only had beautiful photos, but also was beautifully laid out, capturing our cats' actions and stories. Everything Angie did was way beyond expectations and we cannot recommend her highly enough.

Your doggie photos are in good hands with Angie…read more Angie is incredibly thoughtful and prepared. She also knows how to get your pup's attention after a long photo session. She will listen to what matters to you and what you aim to capture on photos.

I met Debi through a friend and ended up visiting her art studio in San Francisco. I was…read moreimmediately inspired by her pencil portrait work, so I decided to ask if I could commission a drawing made for my adorable grandparents. I had a nice photo that was taken of them many years ago, and Debi truly brought it to life. I couldn't believe how realistic the portraits were when she was done. It captured them so well, and was more life-like than the original photo. It's so nicely detailed, with a sparkle in their eyes - I absolutely love it. Every time I see this illustration hanging in their den it makes me happy I went to Debi's studio that day, because it inspired a unique gift that surprised my whole family for Christmas and immortalized the people I care about the most.

I commissioned Deb to do a portrait of my and my wife from our wedding for my first year…read moreanniversary, and it is beautiful. My wife absolutely loves it and got tears in her eyes when she first saw it. It was a black and white oil painting, her first of this particular style. Deb is not only excellent at her skill; she is extremely efficient and was a JOY to work with when discussing the commission. This portrait will be something my wife and I will treasure forever. Thank you, Deb!

It is really a very pleasant experience. Sophie is a very professional photographer. She knows how…read moreto make friends with kids. She is very patient with kids. She always can find the most beautiful moments of kids. We love the pictures and would like to recommend her to all of my friends.

From the owner: Sophie K. Yin Photography is a boutique photography service that offers on site photo sessions and…read moreevents in the San Ramon Tri-Valley area. The business specializes in family portraits, children pictures, pictures-in-motion and event photos such as weddings, graduations, bar mitzvah, christening, family gatherings, baby showers, anniversaries, birthdays, engagements, athletic events, etc. The main photographer, Sophie K. Yin brings with her nearly 15 years of experience in photography, where she has captured photos of wildlife, family pictures and individual portraits that have all withstood the test of time. Her well renowned photo-journalism has won accolades from many friends, clients, colleagues and professionals. Although the business is based in San Ramon, California, we have served clients worldwide. We see the business of photography as a blend of science and art, and capturing that timeless expression in crystal clear digital form, elegant in presentation, and graceful in style demand skill, passion, creativity and patience. Sophie K. Yin Photography has been providing this level of service to all our clients as we believe there is beauty in every moment, charm in every expression and memory in every event.

Beautiful photos, professional, easy to work with, and reasonable rates…read more Will drove all the way to my husband's office (about 60+ miles away) at a convenient time for the staff. He took their photos and had a CD of edited ones out to the office by the following week. We will probably use him again for an event or family photos.

My husband and I hired Will to be our wedding photographer. Will came out to our house to meet us,…read moreand instantly starting taking photos of our baby boy. His eagerness to do our wedding, and his pricing made it an easy choice for us to make. He included an engagement session with his pricing, the rehearsal dinner, and the full day of the wedding (no time limit of say "only 5 hrs"). After looking at different wedding photos and various styles, we decided that although we liked some traditional portrait style shots, we were most interested in candid shots of us, our wedding party, family and all of our guests. Will did his absolute best at taking candid shots of the "getting ready" for both the girls and the guys, brides and grooms pre-wedding shots with their respective families, beautiful wedding ceremony shots and many many spontaneous and candid shots at the reception. You couldn't have a more dedicated photographer. :)

Cheryl is a wonderfully talented photographer with skills on how to manage people, situations,…read moreweather, babies, wiggly kids, props, etc. Photography is more than just being behind a camera lens for a couple of hours during a session. She works really hard before, during and after photo sessions to ensure that her clients are over the moon once they receive their photos. Cheryl has been taking photos of my son and my family for 6+ years and she never fails to capture personalities and provide us with stunning images. We're so spoiled with her images! She really is that good.

Simply put, Cheryl is an amazing photographer! My husband and I have been married for 29 yrs. and…read morehave had our family portraits done only twice and have been less than thrilled with the results both times. Maybe that's why it's taken us 15 yrs. to update them, but with a new grand son and a new son in law....it was time. Cheryl let us choose where we wanted the photo's taken and came prepared with many props and cute little toys for our grandson. The photo shoot took much more time than expected because our 3 yr. old "Mr. Grumpy Pants" had no nap and was not being cooperative that day. Poor Cheryl, she did everything to get him to smile and pose for the camera (including being repeatedly struck in the head by a stuffed animal). In the end, we were SO thrilled with the photo's she captured of our family. I was especially thrilled that as early as the next day she had a few "teaser" shots sent my way. Cheryl pays close attention to details and lighting and takes time to edit photo's so they look their best. We found her pricing very reasonable, especially given the quality of her photography. I can't wait for our family to continue to grow so we can have our portraits taken by Cheryl again!

Thanks! Very nice…read moreprofessional photo portrait. I feel very comfortable to post in front of the camera. Very nice work !

I'm usually pretty camera-shy and a bit awkward with photos, but Anthony was fantastic. He's not…read morejust a pro at taking great shots; he's awesome at making you feel at ease too. He walked me through everything--how to chill out, where to put my hands, and how to position. The final photos? Amazing! Way better than I expected and just perfect for my portfolio. The whole session was super efficient but still a lot of fun. We chatted and laughed a lot. If you need professional headshots or want to capture some family moments, Anthony's your guy. He really knows how to get photos you'll love.

My husband and I are both exceedingly pleased with our maternity photos! The location we chose…read morehappened to be EXCEPTIONALLY windy the day of our shoot... I was quite nervous it might ruin our photos due to my hair blowing around everywhere. However, Jenny guided us into poses and areas in the location that saved the day and provided us with the most gorgeous maternity photos I think I've ever seen. Couldn't be more grateful for Jenny beautifully capturing such a special moment in our lives!

Jenny is amazing and a true artist with her photography skills! My husband and I worked with Jenny…read morefor both our maternity and newborn photos and were impressed by her creativity, professionalism, and kindness. I had an idea of what I wanted, sent her my Pinterest boards, and she made the vision come to life! Jenny is so easy to work with and made us felt comfortable in every situation. Newborn sessions are never easy, but Jenny was patient and skilled with our little girl who did not want to sleep the entire session. There aren't enough words to say how much of a pleasure it was to work with Jenny. Our photos came out beautifully and we cannot wait to get another opportunity to work with her!