Cari's participation in our wedding was a dream, no exaggeration. She is the professional and the…read morecompanion you would be fortunate to have with you on your wedding day. We were blown away by the experience working with her from first contact through to delivery of the final photos. Our wedding was quite non-traditional which Cari approached with care, enthusiasm, and refined creativity. Before the event we connected and she grasped our style effortlessly and with attention to detail via her questionnaires and great communication. Her final photographs not only captured the spirit of our vintage-themed celebration but also elevated it! There's magic in how she captured our community and she approached everyone with true empathy. The real cherry on top was how much Cari's presence added to my and my husband's enjoyment of the wedding itself. I felt like we were old friends and she was completely engaged with us. She has a great sense of humor and guided us through the entire event with an excellent sense of timing, awareness, and relaxed demeanor. Cari went above and beyond to photograph everything we discussed and more, she helped keep us aware of the time as we were being pulled in a million directions. She aptly suggested we step away from the whirlwind a few times that allowed for us to take a breath. Those were my favorite moments of the evening. Cari, you contributed so much joy to our wedding and handed us a breathtaking photographic collection that we will treasure forever. Thank you for sharing your skill and the gift of your presence with us. It almost makes me wish we could have another wedding, hehe. But instead I'll just continue to wholeheartedly recommend you to my friends and family with their own nuptials on the horizon. I hope our paths cross again!

Couldn't possibly recommend Cari enough! We worked with Cari for engagement photos, and I certainly…read moredidn't make it easy when I asked for a Golden Gate shoot in the middle of SF summer (aka fog season). We rescheduled for weeks to get the perfect day, and that is a testament to how accommodating and considerate she is to make sure we loved our photos. And we sure did - she used a mix of film and digital and I was blown away at her attention to detail and her eye for creating the perfect shot. We are not the most photogenic and she made the process so easy, giving us poses/prompts and cracking jokes along the way. Truly a joy to work with and would do so again in a heartbeat!

Kathryn was an absolute lifesaver for our wedding! After being so disappointed with our engagement…read morephotos from a previous photographer, we were in a bit of a panic with only three weeks to find someone new. By the Grace of God, Kathryn was available, and we couldn't have been happier with her. She made all of us feel so comfortable, even those who hate being in front of the camera. Her presence was so natural that we almost forgot she was even there! Her professionalism was top-notch from start to finish. She sent us a preview link a week and a half before she said she would, and then completely blew us away by delivering the entire gallery more than three weeks ahead of schedule--which is unheard of! And every single photo was beyond stunning--truly magical. On top of all that, since she specializes in wedding photography, Kathryn had so much valuable advice to share, making the entire experience even better. We couldn't have asked for a better photographer. I would recommend her 1000% without hesitation! If we could give her 10 stars we would!!

My fiancé (hehe) and I got the pleasure of working with Kathryn for a surprise proposal turned…read moreengagement shoot. Her and James were amazing to work with. They're the right combination of helpful (when we didn't know how to pose or what to do), but also knew when to step back to give us genuine moments for the camera. They know how to work very well with "golden hour" and delivered amazing shots. They're quick to respond, return edits, and overall very professional! Our shots came out more than perfect and we couldn't be more happy! They made us look like something out of a magazine. They're sweet and they love what they do, so the whole time is a fun experience. Highly recommend for any kind of shoot!

Out of all of the vendors that helped to make our October 2021 wedding happen, Nicole was by far my…read morefavorite. From our first email exchange to the event 2.5 years later, she was consistently thoughtful, kind, and exceptionally well organized. Nicole beautifully handled any hiccups that cropped up throughout the day, including a brief neighborhood-wide blackout right after dinner. Her calm and genuine energy put me at ease right from the start. I've lost track of how many times guests have reached out to me specifically to say how wonderful the photographer was. I'm so grateful to have found Sweetness & Light Photography. Thank you so much for everything!

Nicole's photos are art. ART, yes I know we all want photos of our day as bride or groom, but it…read moreis amazing when they can also be ART and that is why I choose Nicole, owner of Sweetness and Light Photography. Nicole had photographed a number of my friends' weddings and I had always been mesmerized by the quality. I began enjoying the photos of other weddings, even though I didn't know the folks because she captures the emotions, feel, and reality of the day. Nicole's photos tell a story, and capture the moments you are too busy to notice. I had opted to had an unplugged wedding so I put full faith in Nicole to capture the day. We did not have video or a #hashtag to search later, all photos were grabbed by her. I am so glad I did. The day went by so quick and I really didn't get to see it all or even talk to everyone. Looking back through the photos it was so nice to relive the moments that went by so quick, see the faces and feelings of those I barely got to say hello to, or catch the responses of those in attendance to our toast, ceremony, etc. The best part, I got to relive it, not through grainy photos take from a cell phone. I didn't have to peel through photo after photo that didn't capture the moment but an arm, head or better yet another cell phone. Her photos offered me a front row to a day that took so much time and effort to put together. I am over the moon with quality, # of photos, and feel of every image she captured. Not only that, folks are coming to me to tell me how amazing the photos are. These will be gifts, family heirlooms, and art in your house, so pick an artist for the job. With a great mix of candid, portraits, but a grace and beauty in her editorial style....you can't go wrong with Sweetness and Light Photography.

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!!

We hired Jessica after viewing countless photographer portfolios online. I loved her airy, romantic…read morestyle and knew it would be a perfect fit for our outdoor, winery wedding. Once we met her in person for our engagement shoot, I was positive we had made the right decision. She was so calm and easy to work with. We were both very nervous but she made us feel at ease in front of the camera. On the day of our wedding, Jessica and her assistants were there capturing everything with a smile and being unobtrusive, but she also did a great job herding all the family and bridal party (politely) which was no easy task with so many people. We had a videographer and they worked well together. We received all of our photos on a flash drive as well as some prints in a timely manner post wedding. I would 1000% recommend Jessica.

Pictures of my niece's wedding were done well. Unfortunately, the behavior and attitude of Jessica…read moreBurke was less than desirable. My niece asked me to video tape her wedding, as we have done for other family weddings. Not only was she rude and abrupt with me, but condescending and just mean spirited. I respect photographers, but because I was "family" and most likely not a "paid professional videographer", felt as if she treated me as a second-class citizen. While filming my niece in her room, getting ready - more than once Jessica Burke stepped in front of me. At one point she looked at me and with the most sour and hateful expression and tone-of-voice barked at me to move. My niece had to actually tell her that I was her uncle and she asked me to video their wedding. Pictures may be great, but the attitude and behavior are not at all professional. We will never use her.

We booked a special mini session with Alecia and I can't recommend her enough! I had a little…read moretrouble booking through her website, but she quickly responded and helped me troubleshoot. When the last spot was taken, she messaged me directly to let me know she opened up more times. We met her at a little park where she was set up and ready to go as she had back-to-back mini-sessions. Despite it being a mini session (just 15 minutes I think?); we never felt rushed. I'm not sure how she accomplished that! She must be a wizard! During the shoot, I felt confident she got some great shots. She had a blanket set up on the grass for our 6-month-old upon arrival. 6-month-olds are tricky since our baby couldn't sit on her own, and she also refused to lay on her back. Alecia was clever with her poses and had my baby girl and our 5-year-old son lay on their tummies. We moved to several locations in the park including a cute wooden footbridge. We got a very cute shot with her laying her head on his shoulder! Alecia was so sweet and had great energy during the shoot! We really enjoyed her personality and vibe! We felt so comfortable which is so important when you're doing a photoshoot. Although we didn't do a full family shoot, we just did our two children, she really made us feel at ease! I wouldn't hesitate to book with her again! We loved the photos and I'm grateful we were able to catch our kiddos at this moment in time: my son's 5th birthday and our daughter at 6 months. Children grow so quickly and I truly treasure having these photos. If you're looking for a sweet photographer who can get your kiddos so smile, make you feel at ease, and capture bright, cheerful photos, look no further -- Gingerly Snapped checks all the boxes!

Alicia was so wonderful to work with! She came recommended when I asked about newborn photographers…read moreand did not disappoint. We got her in to take pictures of our 2 week old and family. Not only are the photos amazing, but she was affordable, AND made me feel beautiful and relaxed during the photo shoot. She was fantastic with my 2.5 year old and I swear she's a baby whisperer. I'm excited to have her do future photo shoots as our girls grow.

Crystal is an amazing photographer! We used her to take pictures of my daughter for dance this…read moreyear. Crystal spent time with my daughter allowing her to change into different costumes and made her feel very comfortable. I really enjoyed how she spent the time with us after the session at a later date with the edited photos and showed us the photos she took. What was very helpful for us as Crystal helped us narrow photos down. Highly recommend her!

Crystal captured my small little backyard wedding beautifully a couple of years ago! Easy to work…read moreand knew how to use the lighting & sunset to capture the most magical shots! Flash forward to a family member's request to have me photo chopped into my husband's family portrait taken that day before the ceremony. I didn't think it could be done but Crystal came through! Looks amazing. Thank you Crystal!

Lisa did our engagement shoot. I've never done a photo session other than the ones in the back of a…read moredepartment store. She was fantastic. She scouted a beautiful place and had excellent ideas and brought props and encouraged me to do the same to personalize it. She was patient, kind and fun to work with. I would love to work with her again in the future. Thank you for such a wonderful experience. It was the first time I felt like a bride during such a difficult time.

Lisa is amazing! We made an appointment to take my senior pictures and she set up a meeting before…read morehand to talk about locations, clothes, style of photo, etc. At the first initial meeting, we were unsure of which locations we wanted to take our pictures at, so before the shoot she went out on her own time to visit a few places to see if they would work. We ended up taking photos in two different locations, and the photos were beautiful. I am no model whatsoever, and was a little nervous going into it. But she was so nice to work with and enjoyable to be around that she made me feel really comfortable taking pictures by myself. My mom and I are both so happy with how the photos turned out and are glad to have worked with someone as dedicated as Lisa!