Working with AV was wonderful . We got one of hers mini sessions and met with her at Jefferson…read morepark. She is an amazing photographer and human. My family loved working with her and our pictures look fabulous. She is very detail oriented and knowledgeable with everything she do. I'm looking forward to next time we will be using her photography services already.

Av Goodsell is a very talented photographer. Not only did she get our kids to cooperate, she also…read morehad them laughing away. They actually had fun during our session. The photos came back quickly and were gorgeous. We highly recommend her for your photo session needs!

I can't rave enough about Door 51. Honestly, I don't know if I can find words to do them justice,…read morebut I'll try. First off, their work is AMAZING. They capture the real, raw, true essence of the moment, of your love for one another, of your personalities, of the little details that make the day special. My husband and I were far from being comfortable in front of the camera, but Alex and Nicole have a way of not only making you feel comfortable, but gently guiding you in such a way that brings out the best version of yourself. I feel like our engagement and wedding pics showed the real "us" but in a way I never thought possible to capture on film. I fall in love with their work each time I go through my albums. On top of being talented, Alex and Nicole are awesome to work with. They make a great team. I absolutely loved working with them and I look forward to working with them to capture more special moments as my husband and I start our family. Door 51, you are brilliant, talented, and a JOY to work with. Thanks for everything!!

AWESOME!!! No words can express how much we love Alex's work and "eye." Alex did such an awesome…read morejob capturing "us." We had a blast doing our engagement session and know for sure that it will be the same for our wedding. Wish I could give more than 5 stars because Door 51: -provides high quality prints (not cheap glossy looking prints) -posts pictures and tags you on facebook (a huge plus so family and friends can see) -is affordable and quality is not sacrificed -friendly, professional, and answers questions, concerns, and needs fast -makes you feel comfortable and lets the real 'you' come out -takes unique pictures that everyone you show will LOVE To sum it up, if you're looking for a photographer to capture any type of special day/event, don't hesitate to choose Door 51.

Christine was great from the very start!! We decided to throw a very last minute surprise wedding…read moreand Christine took the challenge on so gracefully! I let her know what our plan was for the evening, and she helped me navigate a great timeline for the best lighting, as well as kept a calm presence and helpful tips when things didn't quite go according to plan. I absolutely love the sneak peak pictures she has shared with us so far, and I cannot wait to see the rest of the amazing moments she captured for us on our big day! Thank you so much, Christine! We will definitely be reaching out to you for future photoshoots :)

Choosing Christine as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made for our big…read moreday. From the outset, Christine went above and beyond, providing invaluable assistance even during the planning stages. She helped us craft our initial timeline, ensuring everything flowed smoothly on our wedding day. We gravitated toward Photos by Christine Chen because of her style and how the shots in her portfolio showed more candidness and less posed shots. Her style captured the natural look more. Her pictures came out exactly how we hoped. After initial meetings, we really liked how upbeat and positive she is. Christine displayed a great amount of professionalism, from extending help past what she was hired for, to dealing with 100+ degree weather on the day of (while pregnant no less, thank you so much again for being able to make our wedding!!). Throughout our entire experience, Christine demonstrated remarkable punctuality. Whether it was meetings, delivering our photos, or providing previews, she was consistently on time, if not ahead of schedule. Her reliability made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable. On top of being reliable, she's also very flexible with both scheduling and location. During our engagement shoot, we had scheduled to have the photo shoot at the Legion of Honor in SF but when we arrived, they were remodeling the outside. Christine was quick to think on her feet to provide an alternative in the Palace of Fine Arts. Although things didn't go as planned, Christine helped us make the most of it and the pictures still came out terrific. She also helped us with some photo spot recommendations throughout the greater Bay Area as well. Overall, we couldn't be happier with Christine's work. She not only met but exceeded our expectations in every way possible. If you're looking for a wedding photographer who combines artistic talent with impeccable professionalism, look no further than Christine Chen. We wholeheartedly recommend Photos by Christine Chen to anyone seeking memorable and beautiful wedding photography.

Amazing, highly recommended! Julie was great on multiple fronts. We met her while we were shopping…read morefor venue and she recommended the venue (Stimson-Green mansion) we eventually booked... and her style of photography, my wife's style / decor and venue made it a perfect combination. Very 20s (1920s!). Back to Julie - she was flexible with our schedule and day of delays (multiple wedding party members had new babies). She did ensure we got all the pictures needed. Her style matched perfectly with our aesthetics. She captures the natural action vs. more posed - we had so many funny and emotional pictures from various moments of the day. The second photographer was friendly and great as well. Julie shared some sneak peeks on Instagram and Facebook within a week or so, and got us the full set within 6-7 weeks. She included two sets: low size & resolution versions for sharing with others and a high resolution one for printing. We already printed a bunch (from Costco) including a canvas print - turned out great!

Julie has been an absolute professional the entire time we have been working together. Initially,…read moreshe set up a meeting with my fiancé and me to learn more about us before agreeing to work together which I loved. It gave us the opportunity to get to know one another face-to-face. Once we decided to move forward with working together, she was communicative and responsive to all of our questions. She offered guidance and recommendations to us when considering different aspects of our wedding. We scheduled our engagement shoot with Julie and the weather was questionable. We kept in touch days, and even hours, leading up to our shoot to confirm our plans. We brought our dog along to include in our photos and Julie handled her so well, giving her treats to cooperate and literally took the leash when getting shots of just my fiancé and me. She was creative and we loved the direction she took. Once the photos came back we were in love! She was able to capture us (non-models) and our dog beautifully and we have been happily sharing with family and friends in anticipation of our big day. When the COVID-19 situation became an immediate threat to our wedding plans, Julie was one of the first to reach out and check-in on my fiancé and me and was adamant to work with us on whatever we decided. Eventually we decided to postpone our wedding and she was flexible with us. I cannot wait to have Julie capture our big day!

I'm a real estate agent and I needed to update the headshot for my business card. I am SO glad I…read morechose Dani as the photographer! The first thing I appreciated about Dani was her effervescent personality, but that wouldn't have counted for much if it weren't for her skill behind the camera. She immediately put me at ease, encouraging me to move around until she captured (several) poses that felt and looked like "the real me". We had so many great images to choose from that it was difficult to narrow them down to just a few. I've received lots of enthusiastic compliments about my new headshots and several agents have asked for Dani's contact info. I'm delighted for the opportunity to recommend her services!

In preparation for my proposal, I reached out to a couple photographers, but the one that I liked…read morethe most was Dani because of her personality, and excitement for the whole idea. She was totally on board with the surprise engagement on top of the Space needle, and I could tell she would help make the night even more special. Sure enough, everything went very smooth, and my fiancée was completely shocked and overwhelmed by it all. Dani even went above and beyond, and asked some people nearby to be a part of the surprise by taking video and pictures on their camera phone. Dani was snapping the entire time with some great pictures. Now we have one of our most memorable nights captured, and can cherish the pictures forever!

Erin took professional headshots of me that turned out incredible. I typically feel awkward taking…read morephotos and she made me feel comfortable and managed to find the best angles. I'm so grateful to have these beautiful photos!

Erin did my engagement photos and wedding photos many years back and we loved them. She was great…read morewith picking spots and helping us pose- I am definitely NOT a natural in front of the camera, but she made it comfortable and fun, and we really love all the pictures we got out of it! Very natural and very 'us'. I hadn't had any professional photos since then though, because #1, I'm terrible at planning and prioritizing things like that (esp without a major reason/event, like a wedding), and 2, it didn't seem like it was really within my budget right now. However, being on her mailing list all this time I saw that she sometimes offers mini sessions and I finally took the plunge over the holidays with my 4 year old. It was great- it was super quick and easy, AND affordable. She's great with kids, keeping them talking and smiling and posing all while taking photos rapid-fire. Since it was a mini session, I was just hoping for a couple of good shots to use for our Christmas cards. Instead we got so many good ones it was really hard to choose which ones to use! I'm so happy to have these photos and am now fully convinced this is something I need to prioritize annually as my son grows up. I will definitely be using Erin again and would recommend her to anyone!

We just got our company holiday party photos back from Renata and WOW! We are so impressed. She…read moredoes a great job of capturing the entire evening, with a blend of candids, posed photos, and great detail shots of the food and venue. Some of our favorites are the shots of someones shoes, or purse, or a beautiful hair clip. Renata manages to convey both the excitement and the secret, quiet moments of an event. It is so fun to look at her photos and realize how many special moments she captured between people. She is extremely professional and somehow manages to blend in with the crowd, and, at the same time, capture pictures of everyone and everything. This is the third event she has done for our company and we continue to be impressed at her quality, pricing, and professionalism.

Renata of Nataworry Photography has been a realiable, professional resource for me, my business and…read moremy clients for nearly 5 years. I have had the pleasure of working with her on individual headshots, parties, product launch events and on-location promos. Extremely professional and friendly, everyone that has come in contact with her either at an event or that i've refered to her has had a wonderful experience. Renata exercises skill and common sence to produce outstanding results.

We were so taken with Meryl's photographs of our newborn that we asked her to photograph the babe a…read moreyear later as well. In both cases, we wanted to document what life was like at the time: washing baby's bum in the sink, wrangling her into a diaper, dressing her while she pulled clothes out of the drawer, playing "upside-down baby," her delight in the swings at the park, the mess of meal time. So, we were looking for a professional photojournalist. Someone who could see a great image in the middle of the action and get it. Meryl captured the beauty in those everyday moments. Or maybe she made them beautiful. The photographs are truly a treasure. Meryl is super laid-back, with a dry sense of humor, which makes the shoot feel easy. Her rates are more than reasonable, and she doesn't hold the photos hostage or force you into a preset print package. (Or act like the photos are more important to her than to you -- like one studio photographer who declared, "I don't do sepia," in discussing how to fix overly cold print tones.) If you're looking for beautiful photographs with minimal attitude -- and if you value actually good photography, rather than the most images for the cheapest price -- choose Meryl.

Meryl is an amazing and very talented photographer. We've worked with her twice now - once for…read morenewborn and then again for infant photos, and I cannot wait for our next session with her! She takes very natural, artistic, and simply wonderful photos. Especially her black and white work is phenomenal. I'm always amazed how she captures us "in the moment", and she always surprises us with some natural, real shots that we didn't even notice her take! - Like a surprise detail shot or a shot from an unexpected angle! If you want authentic and artistic photos that aren't overly posed or staged, she's a wonderful photographer! We've sent a number of prints to our families and they all adore her photography. And she's fun to work with! She puts us at ease and the sessions are light and fun!