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!

My husband and I were so fortunate to work with Annie & David for our engagement photoshoot and…read morewedding. They were the first vendor we booked after securing our venue, so we got to know them over the course of the year leading up to our wedding in August 2025. After coming across their photos when researching different potential photographers that had experience at our venue, we were very interested in meeting them. We had an initial video call with them and knew immediately that we wanted to book them for such a critical part of our wedding journey. There aren't enough words to describe how skilled and professional they are--they are amazing photographers (individually and as a duo) and clearly love what they do. Our proposal photoshoot was the only prior experience we had in terms of taking professional photos as a couple. We met them in person for the first time at our engagement photoshoot--they immediately made us feel comfortable and were seriously thoughtful about the entire process, whether it was the location choices, minute-by-minute weather changes/forecast, outfit changes, etc. It really feels like they plan for everything and care about the little details. When we asked them about another vendor they would potentially work with on the day of our wedding, they even referenced notes they made when they had worked with them for a prior wedding. Throughout the whole process, they were prompt communicators (frequently responding to an email within minutes!) and guided us with experience and patience that we really appreciated. Whenever we had something to discuss with them (including choices we needed to make as a couple), they never hesitated to give us suggestions and feedback. Even if they offered an alternative suggestion to an idea of ours, it always felt like they genuinely cared and they wanted what we wanted, and it never felt like criticism. We received our wedding photos just about 2 months after our wedding, and we love every single one of them (all 667)! They are truly the best photographers to work with and just lovely people to be around. We definitely plan to keep in touch with them for future photoshoots! :) TL;DR: You should have booked A Tale Ahead Photography yesterday!!

I had the most incredible experience with Yessica for both my family portraits and my boudoir…read moresession. From the very beginning, she made everything feel effortless and comfortable. She didn't just show up with a camera -- she checked in with me, offered thoughtful ideas, and really made sure the vision came to life. What truly stands out about Yessica is how attentive and intentional she is. She guides you without making you feel posed or stiff. For my family portraits, she captured such genuine, beautiful moments -- the kind you look at and immediately feel something. And my boudoir session? Absolutely empowering. She created such a safe, confident space that allowed me to fully enjoy the experience. Her studio is stunning and welcoming, and you can tell she has poured so much care into creating that environment. I felt comfortable, celebrated, and honestly just beautiful. I highly, highly recommend Yessica . If you're thinking about booking -- do it. You won't regret it.

My wife booked a family mini session to capture some memorable moments with our parents and our…read morenewborn. Throughout the entire process, Yesika was professional, kind, and knowledgeable on different poses to capture the best photos. And despite a fussy baby halfway into the session, she was still able to get some great shots in our allotted time. She has a cozy, clean, and well-setup studio with free street parking available out front. Highly recommend Yesika for your photography needs and we will definitely be back to capture more special moments in the years to come.

We were connected with Abe through a wedding planning service. He was an absolute delight to work…read morewith. It's obvious he has a wealth of wedding experience. He was professional, friendly and made sure we got the photos we wanted, while also suggesting shots we hadn't thought of but are glad we have.

Abe was fantastic! It is clear from the pictures he took that he has been doing this for years. Our…read morewedding pictures were beautiful.

Shame on me for not posting sooner. Tom converted 10 VHS tapes of family video, mostly from the…read moreearly 1980s, recorded by my late grandfather. I had them converted to digital format shortly after the death of my grandmother, and they've been such a gift. Tom is skilled and the price was incredibly fair for the value and quality. I have recommended him often.

I had a last-minute Mother's Day gift idea and needed a VHS to DVD conversion done quickly. Costco…read moredoesn't do it anymore, so I checked Yelp and found Tom. I contacted him and he was quick to respond. He was able to get the job done quickly and easily. Thank you so much! I can't wait to see the reaction from the receiver.

Kristin is professional and is such a delight to work with. We're not models and know nothing about…read moreposing, but we still wanted to capture our best day and still wanted the photos to show our best light. And Kristin gave us that and more. Kristin sent us some poses to practice, before the big day. She made us feel like a million dollars during the shoot. She captured all candid moments that worked with non-model people like us and again made us feel wonderful. The photos came back so quickly and beautiful. She's a true artist and great friend. I'll recommend Kristin to our friends going forward, without a doubt.

Kristin is just amazing. We were so lucky to have her photograph both our engagement shoot and our…read morewedding, and we now have the most incredible selection of photos capturing the memories of our beautiful day. The photos really speak for themselves, but she is also so easy breezy to work with, full of creative ideas for shots and just a lovely person. It's clear that she loves what she does, as does her wonderful sister Kaitlin who assisted with the photography on our big day. Some comments from family and friends on our wedding photos: "Wow Viveca these are so beautiful!!! I especially love all of the ones of you and Evan out on the bluff by the ocean. Kristin did such a good job and you guys look so great and happy." "Beautiful, beautiful beautiful - Kristin really did a great job." "Your photos are beautiful! Wow! What a great photographer." "Those are absolutely spectacular."

We wanted to find a photographer who was familiar with a venue we originally wanted for our small…read morewedding. We were able to meet with him over Zoom to go over all our questions. He was so easy going and chill to work with the entire time. When we first met with him, we planned to do a 50 person local wedding, BUT our plans changed to a 130+ person wedding nearly 2 hours away almost the day after we met with him lol. Jacob was so down for the change and was excited for what we had planned. Jacob and his partner, Jacqy did our engagement shoot and our wedding. They were phenomenal. During the engagement shoot, they made us feel so comfortable. We were so worried as we felt we weren't very photogenic. They were able to ease our nerves and made it such a fun experience! The photos turned out better than we expected. For our wedding, they were quick to get our shots and flexible with our timeline. They both kept it calm, cool and collected, which we needed. We're so happy with our experience with them. Jacob was even able to send our sneak peeks in less than 24 hours!! They were such great shots. We cannot wait to see our full gallery and relive our day all over again. If you're looking for a photographer, you've found him! Jacob is so easy to work with and you can just tell he truly loves capturing those special moments for his clients. We will definitely be hiring him again in the future if we ever need another photographer.

Jacob was such a joy to work with. He photographed both our engagement shoot and our 160 person…read morewedding. He was easy to communicate with, and he definitely made us feel at ease. My husband and I were awkward in front of the camera in the beginning, but with Jacobs's calm demeanor, we were able to feel much more comfortable. Our photos turned out beautifully. We got a mix of traditional and candid photos, and he really captured the whole vibe of our wedding. We also received our photos super quickly which is an added bonus. We are so glad we went with Jacob as our photographer, and we would recommend him to anyone!

Eric and Gladys are amazing!!! I first came across Candid Gem through one of their engagement…read moreraffles and wasn't sure what I was really getting into at first...but ended up finding the wedding photographers on our dreams! After our first photoshoot, we knew we wanted to hire candid gem for our wedding. Not only are they kind but they helped guide us through the wedding process, gave suggestions and were flexible when needed. They taught us how to take photos, they made us laugh and overall they made us just feel comfortable and like ourselves throughout the whole process. On the actual wedding day, Eric and Gladys were superstars! I had an extensive photo list and they worked hard to get all of the photos that were important to us. We are so happy we found them and can't wait to work with them again!

Big thank you to Eric and Gladys who did a wonderful job of working things out to provide…read morephotography services for a major family event. The communication leading up to the event was handled with such professionalism and grace. I appreciated the fact that Eric in particular took my outline of what needed to be done, but added his spin on how to make things better. Unbelievable and better than what I came up with! I would certainly advocate, promote, and recommend Eric and Gladys' business because of the quality of work they performed, the patience and grace they exhibited, and how well organized they were in getting things under control. My family and I are eternally grateful for what you have done. Thank you again Eric and Gladys! You'll always have a spot at our table if / when we need your services again for another major family event!

Had a wonderful time with my bestie & Eric the photographer & his videographer Gio. Love the…read moreexperience & would do it again. They both were amazing, helpful w poses, easy going, didn't feel rushed.... Palace of fine art was beautiful

We had the pleasure of working with Eric for our wedding photos at SF City Hall, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the entire experience. From the very beginning, Eric was incredibly responsive and helpful. Even before our shoot, he shared great tips and answered all our questions, which made us feel confident and excited going into the day. On the day of our wedding, Eric showed up early and was extremely professional. His talent and vision were clear right away. My husband and I aren't the most experienced when it comes to posing, but Eric guided us through everything so naturally. One of the best parts? The turnaround time. He sent us a sneak peek of the photos just a few hours after the shoot -- and they already looked amazing! By the next day, he sent over all the unedited photos so we could choose our favorites. The final edits came back in just a week, and you could tell he put a lot of time and effort into each image. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely kind photographer, I highly recommend Eric. He captured our special day beautifully and made the whole process easy and enjoyable!

We are lucky to have met Heph of Love all Around photography. She is sweet, easy to work with and…read morewill surprise you with great and amazing candid shots! She captures great pictures and they all look natural, raw and sincere! We are always surprised how much great photos she was able to capture with just a mini session and everything looks so beautiful! She has been the person who has captured precious moments and memories in in our family since my maternity shoot to our annual family photoshoots! We have worked with Heph for almost 5 years now and every single time, she nails it! No photos wasted! Highly recommend to everyone who needs an amazing photographer!

Hephzibah was amazing! She did our engagement and wedding photos. The photos turned out so…read morebeautiful, like something out of a magazine! On top of that, she was so quick to send our engagement photos. We had a short engagement and she gave us plenty of time for us to use it on our wedding day. The quality and timeliness of her work is incredible. We can't wait to work with her again in the future!

Kim has done pictures for two of our kids when they were newborns, family pictures for Christmas…read morecards, and professional pictures for my office. She always does a phenomenal job! Very patient with our kids and the pictures always come out beautiful. We will be continuing with Kim for our future photography needs, and would recommend her to anyone looking for a great photographer.

Why hasn't anyone reviewed Kim? I guess it's just known how awesome she really is... named Best…read moreFamily Photographer by Bay Area Parenting Magazine consecutively since 2009. Just take a look at those pictures on her blog and website. Follow her on FB to see all the cuteness, that's what I do. She offers maternity, newborn and portrait sessions but I saw that she was offering mini-session, which is a 1/2 hour long photo-shoot at a pre-selected location. She will then have 10-20 images ready and available in 7 days. You can order a package or get pictures a la carte. The photoshoot is quick and easy. Contacting Kim is a breeze, she offers an easy online form to get in contact with her. She provides you with an extra touch of service by providing you with information on how to dress for the session and even suggests image displays to decorate a room. Kim is a petite woman with a warm infectious smile. She made you feel at ease immediately. She brought little silly props to get smiles out of the little one. We met at the Ralston Hall Mansion in Belmont and the session was shot outdoors. The location had great backdrops for pictures (which is probably why Kim chose the location). She's good, yes she's magical. Probability of me booking my next family session with Kim again... 100%. Only if she can squeeze us in, she's Super Kim!