Tiffany is not only a FANTASTIC newborn and family photographer, but she is also an INCREDIBLE…read morewedding and engagement photographer... My obsession with Tiffany started when she captured our engagement photos in Moss Beach.  I had a specific picture I had envisioned and obsessed about, and like a bad client I didn't tell Tiffany.  When I got back my pictures, there it was!  I knew from that day on I would never use another photographer. When it came to us picking a photographer for our destination wedding in Palm Springs, I felt a gravitational pull towards Tiffany, and she didn't disappoint.  She made the booking portion very simple and easy.  I sent her a list of shots we wanted and she pretty much captured everything I could even think of, and more.  She leaned into our moody "old Hollywood" look.  She worked our 200+ wedding like she'd been doing it for decades.  She works with light like a master artist.  What comes out at the end will absolutely blow your mind.  And on top of it all, she's a lot of fun to work with and makes you feel so comfortable.  I honestly wanted her to stay the entire wedding as a guest because I felt so close to her after our journey together. .... And thank God she has a sense of humor because when I wanted to do a funny gender reveal, newborn shoot for our new puppy, Frankie, she was all in!! She was even able to swaddle our 9 week only puppy! My husband actually said, when we were looking to book a photographer for our wedding, that he only wanted to work with Tiffany.  That's when I knew she would be apart of our lives forever.  I'm pretty sure 99.9% of the pictures framed in our house are all taken by Tiffany.  Tiffany captures the stuff that dreams are made of.  Thank you Tiffany for being apart of our big moments and giving us the greatest gifts, our memories live and in living color (or moody and in black and white when the occasion arises).

Just got our photos back from Tiffany and I am blown away! Tiffany made our family photo shoot so…read moreeasy and fun, which is no small feat when trying to get family photos with a little one and a dog! We'll definitely treasure all of the moments she captured and can't wait to work with her again!

We signed up for a 30-minute "mini-session" with Katie to try and get one nice family photo. My…read morewife's son (yes, he was that bad) apparently decided to try his best to tank the entire shoot. We put his Legos in time out for a week, and waited to see the damage. Somehow, Katie managed to capture the microseconds in which he had a good smile and even produce a full set of family pictures with everyone looking their best. I don't know how she did it, but she made my kids look like bright-eyed angels with the world at their door, and my son look like a little man. Our stress, our misbehaving son, our antsy toddler -- none of that showed in these photos. It was the most beautiful lie I have ever seen. I think we're going to see her every year from now on.

We hired Katie to do our engagement photos back in September 2011 (I know this has been a long time…read morecoming). She really made us feel at ease and not too posed, and when we got them back, we loved them so much that we had to have her for our wedding last October! Our wedding photos turned out AMAZING! She captured everything from all of my little DIY details to everyone's personalities. I love going through them and reliving that day. Thanks Katie, we will definitely be using you again for family photos in the future.

I had a really good experience working with Danielle. It was my first time getting family photos…read moredone with my family of 4 including 2 little kids. We did a 30 minute session and Danielle was so easy to work with. She was responsive, helped suggest a beautiful location, and provided a Pinterest board for outfit ideas. On the day of the shoot, she was patient, personable, and great at capturing precious moments of my kids. I love how the photos turned out and would definitely work with her again for future family photos!

Danielle is amazing, once again. I regret not making the time to take family pictures sooner. I…read morethought that because my rambunctious boys were being silly, we wouldn't have great pictures. The pictures are amazing, and I'm over the moon happy with them. She does a great job capturing kids and our family picture looks like a postcard. I wouldn't go anywhere else for pictures. Danielle, you're amazing! Thank you!

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!

A memory we will cherish forever! We are beyond grateful that David captured such a special moment…read morefor us. He was so easy to work with and has such a beautiful, creative vision. We especially appreciated how much he cared about capturing the authenticity of the moment, it truly shows in the photos. He even went as far as capturing our embrace in the parking lot afterward, which made the experience feel that much more genuine and special. David works magic and I could go on and on about how grateful we are! I would recommend A Tale Ahead Photography to anyone looking to have a beautiful memory captured that they can cherish forever.

Emily Jayne Scott. My heart feels nothing but happiness and gratitude when I think of how blessed…read moremy husband and I are to have had the experience of working with her as our photographer for our engagement and wedding photos. Not only is she professional, responsive and brilliantly talented, she is kind, sweet, accommodating and easy to talk to and work with. Emily was referred to us by another photographer (who had happened to be booked for our wedding date) and I am so grateful she did. Upon first meeting with Emily, you notice she really tries to get to know her potential client and also lets you know a little about herself, and you realize she really loves what she does and it shows. In addition to our wedding photos, we decided to do an engagement session with her as well. Our engagement photos turned out more beautiful than we could have asked for. She just put us at such ease, and her photos come out so natural, romantic, and real- all without being forced or contrived. She truly captures what your heart's story is, whatever it may be. We cannot wait to see our wedding photos, and we're confident they'll be amazing. She is truly truly a gem, as good as it gets and I would recommend her to anyone (and will probably ask her to photograph us again!).

Emily Scott, thank you thank you for capturing our wedding day…read more In addition to falling in love with her photos, we were so lucky to meet such a wonderful and kind person. She was like a ninja on the wedding day (she captured amazing shots without us even knowing she was there!) We look forward to having Emily take more photos of us in the future!

Carleigh is phenomenal. We have been using her for 8 years now and her magic continues to amaze me…read more She is amazing with kiddos, creating play and ease. The results are relaxed, joyful, candid snapshots of our family. I could not be more grateful for her art and the memories she has captured for us. You will never regret spending money on family photos! Thank you, thank you Carleigh!

I first fell in love with Carleigh's photography when I saw the photos she took of my co-worker's…read moreson. I was so taken by the photos that I actually shared them on my blog (http://holidayhelpings.com/sweet-poppy-studios-photography/). After her photos I started following the Sweet Poppy Studios blog where you can see spectacular photos from different photo shoots. I then shared her work in another blog post (http://holidayhelpings.com/black-and-white-family-photos/). I was so impressed by her photography that I decided I wanted her to take photos of me for my blog. I have had professional photos taken before for Christmas cards and what not but had never had a photo shoot by myself. I was really nervous that the photos wouldn't capture me looking natural but they turned out wonderfully. I met up with Carleigh the day of the shoot and told her about the blog, my audience, and the look I was going for. She managed to capture exactly what I had described. She arranged my decorations/props in a way that looked natural and real. She made me feel comfortable and genuinely happy. I was so excited to see the final images and was overjoyed with the final product. Carleigh really has an eye for capturing light and personality. I was thrilled! My family was so impressed with the photos that we decided to work with Carleigh again for our Christmas card photos. She did a great job capturing our family looking happy and relaxed. We had a great time shooting with her and loved our Christmas card photos. I could continue writing a raving review about Sweet Poppy Studios and how much I love Carleigh and the photos she takes... but I think you get the idea!

amazing work for my civil ceremony! Christina is so warm and welcoming & makes the whole booking…read moreprocess easy & secure. Communication was amazing and I felt confident the whole time from booking to wedding day. day of our photographer was so amazing and stuck it through the hot city hall, made us feel so comfortable and confident in all our poses. turn over time for our pictures was quick and efficient, our photos were PERFECT and matched exactly the inspo we had discussed. Nightingale will always have my business

Truly the best of the best! Not only did the photos come out absolutely stunning and perfect (and…read moreI'm a tough critic) but during the photo shoot, Christina was SO lovely. We had our two little daughters and she made them feel so comfy and they were laughing a ton. It was quick and painless and could not recommended enough.

The most beautiful photos we have are the ones DODO captured for us…read more he didn't just take our family outdoor photos--he turned those moments into lasting memories. Throughout the few hours we spent together, he kept us smiling, made us feel comfortable, and that positive energy truly shines through in every photo. That's what real professionalism looks like. It's not just about taking pictures; it's about creating unforgettable memories. Thank you again for everything.

My (now) husband and I need a last-minute photographer for our small wedding at SF City Hall in…read moreDecember. I found Dodo on Facebook Marketplace and was able to chat with his lovely wife who answered my questions and provided links to his portfolio. After booking with them, we met Dodo a few weeks later on the morning of our wedding. He was wonderful and very easy to talk to, offering posing tips while making us laugh throughout the whole process. We were so grateful for his guidance and he captured some beautiful, high-quality of our special day. He truly loves what he does and we could not recommend him enough.