This review is for the consultation only for wedding photography…read more I found Annabella through a wedding expo in San Francisco. My fiance and I met with Alisa from Annabella. She came to our home in Oakland on a week night to meet with us and was very responsive with our questions, both in person and through e-mail. Alisa was very interested in learning about the types of pictures we would want to take, where we would want to take them, and our photography style. We did not end up hiring her, but I would have felt comfortable doing so. We just found someone that we liked a little bit more. I would definitely recommend her to friends looking for wedding photographers.

All is can say is WOW! Jennifer and Alisa far exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning of…read moreour consultation to the very end of receiving our images and albums. When I first met with them, I was blown away with their expertise, professionalism and personalities. I knew right then and there that I HAD TO HAVE THEM! So what did I do? Booked them right on the spot to ensure my day was going to be photographed by Annabella. Our first photo shoot encounter was during our engagement shoot and this is where my new appreciation for photographers went through the roof. We did it in mid March and it was raining and pouring. We were a little hesitant on doing it in that weather but Jennifer and Alisa persuaded us to just go out there and have fun with the rain. And that is EXACTLY what we did. We grabbed our rain boots and umbrellas an hit the road. Ramon and I looked FANTASTIC in the pictures! Although, I can't say the same for the people "behind the scenes". Jennifer and Alisa were decked out in rain gear from head to toe and their cameras were covered in plastic. While we were under an overhang, they were in the pouring rain trying to get the perfect shot. And to say the least... mission accomplished. I was ecstatic when our images came back. I was so happy we did it in the rain. Each and every shot seemed so much more intimate and very artistic. Fast forward a year.... a few weeks leading up to our wedding.... Jennifer and I were in close contact. She made a point to make sure she understood my vision and hopes for my wedding day photos. She jotted down my "MUST TAKE" photos. I really appreciated this. It showed me she cared to meet all my expectations. It's the little things like this that make a vendor stand out. Fast forward to my wedding day! YAY! =) Perfect, Perfect, Perfect. They were there on time. They made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. All my must haves were taken. I loooved how every time I looked in a different direction, I saw either Jennifer or Alisa shooting away.... but my favorite part about that was that they were very discrete about it. No one really noticed them and that is a big plus in my book! They were there for me from the very beginning to the very end. A few weeks later, they sent me their images and everyone was BLOWN AWAY! They captured exactly what I wanted and so much more. Not only do their photos speak for itself, but just who they are as a person. During the planning process, they went out of their way to build a friendship and to really get to know us. This played a huge role in how comfortable we were in front of the camera on our wedding day because we had previously established that relationship. Every picture was so natural. We are so grateful and honored to be shot by Annabella Photography. They truly are amazing and artistic people. I can't wait to hire them for upcoming events. It was a pleasure to work with them and I would recommend them and only them to the world!

Sharon has been my professional portrait photographer for years. She is truly gifted, and has an…read moreeye that only an experienced and talented photographer can have. Not only has she shot my professional portraits, she's also photographed my wedding, my dog (in action) and my 8-month old child. I highly recommend Sharon for your next website or brochure portrait!

I cannot say enough wonderful words about Sharon and her work. I needed a new professional…read moreportrait for my company. I came to Sharon incredibly nervous because I do not like being photographed as most pictures are not that flattering. She put me so at ease and within 15 minutes we had so many beautiful choices for a portrait! Sharon made sure I was comfortable with the choices and had proofs all touched up and emailed to me within a few hours. Sharon is a pleasure to work with, a lovely person with a fascinating background. Best of all she is so reasonable for the quality of work. I will definitely be back the next time I need pictures for any occasion.

I had a great experience working with Sheena to update my headshot - something that's important to…read moredo every so often, as much as I usually dislike posing for photos. Sheena has a great eye for the right kind of light and background to get the type of photo I wanted. She made me feel comfortable trying different poses/angles and a different hairstyle to get several great headshot options for me. I'm really happy with how my LinkedIn is looking now. I can highly recommend Sheena for any kind of portrait photography you may need!

Sheena took some portrait shots of me for my online business profiles, and I'm happy with them. She…read morewas very friendly and easy to work with, and did an excellent job putting me at my ease. We did the session outdoors, and she was willing to try out locations that I suggested, as well as suggesting ideas herself. She seemed to have all the right equipment, and knew how to use it to create artful focus without making anything look artificial. She provided me with the shots right away, and they were high-res and usable for multiple purposes. I would hire her again.

I had an amazing experience with Lindsey. She's extremely talented especially when it comes to…read morelighting. She spent a lot of time until she set up the perfect light and tried the settings with multiple high end cameras until she found the best combinations for my project. She has top of the line equipment and I was very impressed with her gears. She spent a lot of time processing and editing each of the photos carefully and I was amazed by how she was able to enhance the photos and bring life and vividness to them. As far as work ethics, she is reliable, professional, detail oriented and a true artist. She understands art in a very deep level and her work is beyond commercial and industrial photography. She is also great in areas of photography other than real estate and I have used her talent in my professional portrait that I needed on my website as a cosmetic dentist.

Asya has done a number of photo shoots for our family over the years. She is able to quicky zero…read morein on her subjects' key personability traits and figure out how to capture it in her shots. Amaizing work! Would use her over and over

For the past three years, Asya has done a magnificent effort in photographing my family. These…read morephotos have been used for our Christmas cards and we always receive so many compliments about the photos. Asya is a lovely, patient, kind, sweet woman with an artistic soul. She is so talented and such a professional! When my energy is depleted, she is still 100% geared up for incredible photos and she keeps us all motivated. Later, I have seen the best photos as a result of her diligence and encouragement. Although my son is older and easier to photograph, the past couple of years were more challenging. My son doesn't like strangers and doesn't like his picture taken but she was soooo amazing with him. They are good friends now and she knows what he likes and she is able to obtain wonderful photos of him. Over the years, Asya has also been our "go-to" photographer for any business or special occasions. She is wonderful in photographing parties--she obtains many candid shots of our guests but also really fun posed group photos too. I don't have to worry about taking photos at our events any more! After each shoot, Asya has provided us with 5-8 CD's with meticulously edited, black and white and color photographs. This is work that I know has taken her many hours to edit and review for us. Asya truly loves her work and it shows in her product. I highly recommend Asya for any type of photography you may need.

I cannot recommend Gavaphoto enough. Really…read more I hired Gavaphoto proprietress Patty Nason to shoot a cover photograph for an anthology of cyberpunk fiction. It was a last-minute change to the original cover art, which did not capture the gritty feel of the book. Luckily, Patty completely understood the concept and was immediately ready to jump in. Getting that I wanted a collaborative process, Patty actually took me on an amazing night-time urban photoshoot. She captured exactly the kinds of edgy, postmodern images that we needed. The photos were truly extraordinary, far exceeding my expectations. The hardest part was choosing just one. You can view the finished cover (designed by John D. Berry) here: http://www.tachyonpublications.com/book/Rewired.html. Patty is professional in every regard, has extremely reasonable rates, and will work to your schedule and your deadline. She has exceptional technical abilities, both behind the camera and in the photo editing phase. She will make you feel completely comfortable, listen carefully to what you want, and then she will give you something even better. And, it will be fun. Having recently admired her portfolio, I can happily report that she is equally great at portraits, business materials (brochures, flyers, catalogs), all kinds of events (formal, casual, corporate), and much more. Don't hire an unimaginative photographer who will turn in stilted, generic photos (a.k.a. the softer side of Sears). Don't ruin an event that's important to you by having your brother-in-law bring along his camera (expensive cameras do *not* equal memorable photographs). Hire Patty at Gavaphoto. You won't regret it.

patty just photographed me for my website bio pictures. i am a person that doesnt feel the most…read morecomfortable taking pictures (as well as one that doesnt photograph well either), and she absolutely put me at ease, got some great candid shots, and made me look GOOD! she was respectful of my time (i had an appointment shortly after our shoot), and took the time to pose me (i am seriously disabled with the art of vogue-ing), made it fun and easy (granted we work in a great neighborhood, she picked up on some great backgrounds, impromptu lighting schemes and comfortably natural poses, all not even a block away from our building!) and seriously, made me look GOOD. so about 90minutes later, we got to shoot in 3 different outfits, 3 different locations and got awesome pictures of my studio, skinSALVATION, i got all excited about seeing the photos. she had the images up on her uber-cool and secure, sexy and classy 'client access' online proofing website by the next day, and the images burned onto a cd for my webguy the very next. talk about instant gratification (all about it!). i am so glad i got to meet her (through krista bray of the posture studio, another fabulous lady healer), and am completely confident in referring my clients (that i love and care about so dearly) and friends and family to patty, she really does great work and doesnt make it all dramatic and shit. for those of you that know me and my facials, fernet or food, you know i do not fuck around, and neither does patty! this is how the talent DO!

I am an architectural color consultant, and hired Margot to photograph a client's home for my…read moreportfolio. Her ability to capture color accurately was really important to me. She hit the ground running, taking stock of the rooms to shoot, suggesting angles, and identifying anything that might show up in pictures (misaligned carpet fringe, for example). She was efficient, professional, and really easy to work with. Most importantly, she delivered awesome pictures that are now showcased on my website. I will definitely hire her again.

I hired Margot to photograph my house in Saratoga. The house had just been recently redesigned by a…read morehi profile San Francisco Interior Designer. I had never hired a photographer before for this type of job. Margot was extremely professional in our meetings. Her expertise was clear. The portfolio of images she delivered was spectacular!

How are there no reviews for this ridiculously talented photographer, yet? Kim was our photographer…read morefor our wedding (as well as the complimentary engagement session) and she knocked it out of the park on both occasions. I have some criticisms about our wedding video--which another company did for us--and I wonder if it is because Kim set the bar so high. The photos are amazing technically--tell the story of our personalities and the day accurately and beautiful--and she and her team were a joy to work with. I really cannot say anything other than Kim and her work are STELLAR. And you are blessed to have her as a photographer--and as a lovely acquaintance/friend, which she ultimately becomes with most of her clients, because she is just so sweet and shockingly invested emotionally and professionally in each of her jobs/clients. I am so excited for the birth of our first child in December--which Kim has accepted my request to photograph... And then, the newborn photo shoot? I wouldn't trust anyone else to capture the essence of the most precious and beautiful moments in my life.

Choosing the perfect photographer to capture the moments of the "big day" was not an easy task. We…read moreare so happy we found Kim through a friend. Kim is such a talented photographer. She did our engagement and wedding photography. She took the time to get to know us as a couple and she really knew how to capture that in her photos. When we got the photos, we were amazed! All our friends and family commented on how beautiful the photos looked. Thank you Kim for capturing the special moments of our "big day" so perfectly.