I've hired Desirae for our maternity photos and another mom and me mini session and can…read morewholeheartedly recommend her services. She has captured SO many priceless pictures that we will hold dear for years to come! I can't wait to book her again for all our family photo needs. I should also mention that she is AMAZING with babies and made our feisty 5 month old smile in most of our photos with ease. I can't say enough good things - you're in such good hands and I only wish I had met her before our wedding so I could have hired her for that too!

I am ALWAYS impressed by how stunningly beautiful Desirae's photos are. I have not yet been…read morefortunate enough to do an official shoot with her (but 10/10 recommend her every time someone asks, and will be booking her soon) however she has taken many impromptu photos of myself and our friends group. My favorite photos she's taken were those she took right after my fiancé proposed to me. She truly captured all our the quirkiness and love we share, and I will cherish them forever. Desirae is amazing, she takes her time with her photos and is truly passionate about what she does and capturing life's most special moments. Not to mention she's a light in any room or situation and will make your shoot easy and fun! Highly recommend!!

Christina Gray of Bella Luna Studios is definitely fantastic to work with…read more Bella Luna Studios was the Photography Sponsor at the Annual Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce Staff Appreciation Event. They are well known for their Photography and have been voted "Best of Pleasanton 2008 & 2009" for photography by the readers of the Pleasanton Weekly Newspaper. You can check out Christina's work on her website and I would definitely reocmmend her for event photopgraphy. I am adding some pictures that were taken by her for the event I attended.

Chrissy Gray shot our family photos and also headshots for my wife recently. She has an incredible…read morereputation in the community and our personal experience with her demonstrated that her reputation is well earned. Communication leading up to the shoot and planning for weather changes as well as location options were timely and thoughtful. We had to work around another photographer at the public site we chose and Chrissy handled the situation with grace and strength. The other photographer and the cheer team of 100 girls+ being shot were not accommodating nor friendly. But we had other options on site which turned out to be fantastic and we still got to shoot that location after that other crew of people moved on. None of my three children were too excited for a photo shoot but Chrissy made it fun and as painless as could be for them. Now my wife and I have photos that capture this stage in life for our family. We will cherish these photos/memories forever. Chrissy processed and sent us the finished product in a very short amount of time. So many fantastic photos! We all know a ton of aspiring photographers both amateur and even possibly professional. Chrissy takes this art and skill to a completely different level - one you feel good paying for. We are so thankful. I recommend Chrissy and Bella Luna Studios to anyone seeking a professional photographer.

We absolutely loved working with Buena Lane Photography for our wedding, and I can't say enough…read morewonderful things about Eileen. From start to finish, she was professional, punctual, and incredibly easy to work with. She made the entire process feel fun, relaxed, and effortless, something that truly matters on a big, emotional day like a wedding. Eileen has an amazing ability to listen and really understand what each person needs. She pays attention to details, honors your vision, and delivers beyond expectations. Her photos are absolutely stunning, timeless, beautiful, and full of emotion. You can feel the personal touch she brings to her work; nothing feels rushed or generic. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also creates such a comfortable and positive experience, which really shows in the final photos. We are so grateful for her work and will cherish these photos forever. I highly recommend Buena Lane Photography to anyone looking for an exceptional photographer who truly cares.

Eileen was just incredible to work with for our wedding, we feel so lucky to have found Buena Lane…read more Before the wedding, Eileen took the time to meet with us and truly understand exactly what we wanted and what was important to us. On the wedding day itself, Eileen was such a wonderful and calming presence - especially during the first look and family group photos - and instantly put us and our family at ease. She was also a complete pro with our two toddler nieces, getting them to smile and look at the camera. Then there are the photos themselves. They are just stunning. Eileen is so talented and could not have done a better job at capturing the essence of the day, we couldn't be happier! Eileen and her photos both went above and beyond what we could have hoped for. We highly recommend working with Buena Lane.

We came across Radhika's page randomly and instantly loved her work. After our first conversation,…read morewe clicked with her right away--she made us feel super comfortable and had so many fun, creative ideas for the shoot. She was involved in even the tiniest details, from choosing themes and coordinating outfits to helping me pick my nail color, which honestly made me feel like I could completely trust her. She even spent an entire day on calls with us while we were shopping and sent over links for things we might need. We told her we wanted a natural, candid shoot--nothing too posed or cliché--and she totally got it. She found some beautiful fall-themed spots and captured exactly the vibe we were going for. On the day of the shoot, she made sure we felt relaxed and comfortable the whole time. Radhika truly goes above and beyond, and her passion for what she does really shows. We couldn't have asked for a better experience!

We did our pre-wedding photoshoot with Radhika and it was a wonderful experience! She takes…read morebeautiful candid shots and will patiently guide you through poses making the process comfortable and natural. Her dedication really shows and she won't stop until she gets the perfect shot!! The photos were thoughtfully edited and turned out amazing! Definitely worth it and highly recommend!

Shefali has been our family's photographer since my maternity shoot and I can safely say I refuse…read moreto go to any other photographer! We have had her conduct 4 different sessions and each of them have given us timeless photos that we have plastered all over our home! Shefali is so patient and understanding, and her ability to make you feel relaxed during the shoot is amazing. Our most recent shoot involved a very upset toddler and a hyper doggo, and I left thinking we probably had no good shots, and lo and behold, Shefali yet again created a masterpiece! Thank you Shefali for sharing your talent with the world!

Just had an amazing experience for a family session with another photographer that reminded us to…read morewrite this review. First session was great and photos were delivered promptly. Second session was fine, but took her months to get anything to us. She asked if she could get us these after two weeks because she was leaving town the next day. This turned into several months of waiting, lots of excuses or just not responding to emails. If you are expecting to use the photos for anything other than personal enjoyment, consider another photographer. When we finally got the photos, they were much less nice than her maternity session with us. Her contract stated that she would provide a few prints for late delivery. When we asked for those, she stopped responding to emails entirely and we gave up after a few months, just not worth the trouble.

If you are looking for an AMAZING family photographer, look no further. I've worked with several…read moreprofessional photographers over the years (maternity, engagement, wedding), so I know quality when I see it. Xinlei is truly one of the best I've ever worked with. I've already recommended her to several friends--and will continue to do so. I reached out to Xinlei in a bit of a panic, hoping to capture newborn photos at home. Thankfully, she was available and offered a wonderful "Watch Me Grow" package that included sessions at newborn (added fee), 6 months, and 12 months. I really wanted newborn photos in our home so we could include our two dogs and remember this special chapter--bringing our baby home to our San Francisco house. Like any new mom, I was overwhelmed. The day of the shoot was pure chaos--baby had a blowout, peed on the bed, skipped her nap, and I wasn't fully ready when Xinlei arrived. But Xinlei was so calm, patient, and reassuring. She made us feel completely at ease, even when everything felt messy. I genuinely thought there was no way we got any good photos from that session. But when the gallery came back, I was blown away. The photos were stunning. They beautifully captured our new family--full of warmth and love. You'd never guess how hectic that day really was. The 6- and 12-month shoots were just as smooth. Xinlei was consistently kind, creative, and patient--and the photos were incredible every time. I've received so many compliments, and I can't wait to work with her again. If you're even thinking about booking her, do it. You won't regret it! Also her pricing is very reasonable!!

I would absolutely recommend Xinlei for professional family photos and am / will continue to be a…read morehappy returning customer! Her photography, service, and friendship are top quality. As a new mom, who delivered 5 weeks early, I was disappointed not to have had a chance for a maternity shoot and overwhelmed trying to research accommodating photographers whose work I loved. After 3 months with a preemie we were finally ready and Xinlei was recommended by a close friend. She was amazing!! We selected her "Watch Me Grow" package that included sessions at newborn (she allowed us to do this at 3 months), 6 months, and 12 months. I really wanted my daughter's photos in our home so we could include our puppy and the brand new home we had just moved into. On zero sleep, still struggling to "feel like myself", realizing I had only selected outfits for the baby, and forgetting to eat... Xinlei was exactly who we needed. She came with bringing baked goods from Paris Baguette for my husband and I (hangry husband would not make for a good shoot! Haha), loved on our attention-starved puppy, and was so patient when our daughter feel asleep / had to take a milk break in the middle of the shoot. We laughed the whole time, got to know each other, and all felt so at ease! She even included my mother who was visiting in a few photos - something so special to us. The gallery (for all our sessions) blew us away. The photos were beautiful, captured our growing little family... and she even included a few fun blooper pictures (a given with a newborn, 6m, or 1 yr old) for laughs! We also looked forward to our sessions. Xinlei is so thoughtful, patient, and deliver beautiful quality work. I would highly recommend!!

I had an amazing experience with Nina for my corporate headshots. I was in a last-minute situation…read moreand needed professional photos within 24 hours and she was able to accommodate me on a short notice. Not only did she fit me into her schedule, but she also delivered the final images within just a couple of hours after the session. That level of responsiveness and professionalism is incredibly rare and so appreciated. During the shoot, Nina was an absolute expert. She guided me through different poses, explained what worked best on camera, and made real-time adjustments that made a huge difference. She even showed me the photos along the way, which helped me feel confident and comfortable throughout the session. The final results truly reflect her skill and attention to detail. I couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out. If you need high-quality headshots and want to work with someone who is talented, efficient, and genuinely cares, I highly recommend Nina!

I was referred here to take headshots and Nina was great! She fit me into her schedule and sent…read moreover a guide for how to take photos and how to be camera ready. The session took 20 minutes and she was very friendly and easy to talk to. My pictures needed an edit after they were sent over and she edited them right away.

Kelly is amazing!! She fit me in before a scheduled flight and vacation and she did not make us…read morefeel rushed or anything!! She made everyone very comfortable. She is so good you hardly realize she is there taking pictures!! The garden wedding was perfect and so were all our pictures!! Thank you Kelly!!!

Kelley was just wonderful, we really can't speak highly enough about her. She was kind, joyful,…read moreeasygoing and just a warm presence to have with us throughout our wedding night. She knew how and when to take charge and knew when to let us take the lead. Not to mention she's immensely talented and her photos turned out beautifully. We highly recommend