Loved working with Karen from the very first interaction online. The communication and suggestions…read moreshe gave were terrific, and very professional. She was wonderful during our session with the adults and especially the kids. She was able to make everyone feel comfortable and did a great job capturing (and coaxing ) real smiles from our grandchildren! Our pictures turned out beautifully! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful and professional photographer!

Karen! What a phenomenal individual to have during the first beautiful day's of our daughters life,…read moreto have captured and memorized in a beautiful set of pictures that we can not only cherish for the rest of our lives, but give them to the most cherished family members. You need someone to just give you a nice breather? Walk you through the small little niche's of the small anxieties you may have as a new mother / father? Ready to receive amazing advice that is FAR beyond what any healthcare professional could ever give? Karen is your person to go to. She is more than a photographer, she is someone who will encapsulate the most special moment & day of your lives. The private studio, was absolutely incredible. The options you had to choose from, to get the perfect outfit for your little ones, seemed to expand all the way to boutiques. The time, care, and energy spent on making this experience not only perfect, but the most memorable we were able to have in the first few days of our daughter's life, was nothing short of spectacular. You want the best photographer? Someone who will take ALL the time, energy, and patience needed to give you the perfect moment? Look no further! - Spectrum Photography will not disappoint.

My husband and I are so thrilled we found Alicia. We did a maternity session right before our son…read morewas born, and did a newborn session right after. Alicia is a magician, she made an open field with crazy wind and direct sun look like the most epic background! She has such a great eye for photos, is incredibly flexible when nature or newborns don't cooperate (as ours didn't), and honestly made both shoots really fun. Alicia posed us, made us laugh, and gave us a chance to be ourselves, but best of all she captured photos that I will treasure for a lifetime. Couldn't recommend Alicia more, and will be calling her again and again for family photos

Alicia has been my family photography since my now 8 year old daughter was 6 months old. She has…read morecaptured all my 3 kids special mile stones, as well as family photo sessions each year. Alicia is a talented photographer, also very easy going and pleasant to work with. She never tries to sell you extras, unlike many other photographers. She basically does an excellent job capturing your family photos the way you desire and bring it to perfection with her special talents in photography. I highly recommend Alicia, as I have been for many years.

Let me add our 5 stars to her list of 5 star reviews. She was all around terrific. Right away she…read moremade everyone feel at ease, and relaxed. She photographed our large group of family members for our event called "A Snapshot In Time". She took multiple shots of the large group together, and individual group shots of family members together, and even head shots of a budding actor in the family. She was fun and down to earth. She's very skilled and talented, and the pictures turned out beautiful. I recommend her without hesitation. You won't be disappointed.

Shelly was absolutely amazing to work with! She is very talented. I could recommend her a thousand…read moretimes over. The pictures she took of my family are beautiful. They will be cherished forever. I contacted Shelly Mother's Day weekend last year. Grandpa got a shocking bone marrow cancer diagnosis a couple days before and was going in the hospital that Monday for treatment. Life and looks were about to change dramatically. Things were moving fast, and we wanted to get family pictures. I reached out to Shelly and explained the situation. With no time to go shopping and plan. Shelly was very helpful offering advice on what to look for in our closet. On a rainy, drizzling, holiday Shelly took fabulous pictures. She was quick, which was great because Grandpa didn't have a lot of energy. She captured my parents, my kids with Grandpa, myself with Grandpa, and the whole family. All the pictures captured character and happiness! It was great that we got to see the pictures right away online and print them. It was the best thing for our situation. Shelly is reasonably priced. If you go with her you will be happy with your decision. I can't tell you how much happiness and support those pictures have given my family. These pictures would not have been possible without Shelly. She is not only talented but her willingness to help accommodate strangers in need on a holiday was beyond kind. Thank you Shelly! What a gift you are!

Eva has taken our daughter's newborn and 6 month photos so far and we have been very happy with…read moreboth sessions. Her ability to work with babies and capture such beautiful moments made the sessions worth every penny. The environment is relaxed and she has stations ready for different props, ready to capture any moment. She helped not just the baby feel relaxed, but myself as well at times. Lol If you're looking for a professional photographer, give her a call.

Just got my pictures back from my daughter's first birthday photos - LOVE!…read moreEva was so sweet and easy to work with. Her studio was easy to find with free and close parking - a must with littles! She had a changing table and everything someone might need. The outfits she has available were so cute and hard to narrow down to just a few. My daughter had fun and it shows in the pictures. Would definitely recommend Eva Photography!

We hired Keith and Robin to handle video and photography and we are very pleased with our…read moreexperience. They delivered exactly what we were looking for (check the example videos to get a feel for Keith's style), and the turnaround time before we got our finished photos/videos was very quick. We got everything (as well as some edits/changes) done within a month of our event!

We worked with Lynds Photo & Video for our wedding, and it was a fantastic experience from start to…read morefinish. Keith was easy to coordinate with ahead of time and always extremely responsive, which made the planning process smooth. Our photographer Robin was excellent. He helped us schedule the day to make the most of our time while still being mindful of the flow. We had a few special requests, like a photoshoot with our dog Bowie on the Embarcadero, and he made it all happen seamlessly. He also planned ahead to capture us at sunset overlooking the Bay Bridge, which turned into one of our favorite shots. We originally chose Robin for his incredible candid photography (since we're not naturals at posing), and we are so glad we did! Even our guests commented on how many wonderful candids he captured. At the same time, he guided us through posed photos when needed and brought a creative vision that went far beyond the basics we had in mind. It's also clear that Robin truly loves what he does - his enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. On top of everything, he delivered our photos back to us in just one week, which is unheard of and so greatly appreciated. It was a lot of fun working with Robin - he was easygoing, professional, and stuck with us through a long day with such positive energy. We would absolutely recommend him and Lynds Photo & Video to anyone looking for wedding photography.

Did a little photo shoot so I could make an album for my husbands 50th birthday gift. I had my…read moremakeup done by makeupbycynthiia.com and I've never looked prettier! I brought four outfits from home, but ended up borrowing from the studio one amazing piece. Along with shoes and jewelry this studio was stocked. Christina the owner and photographer was so talented. I never felt rushed. She did not seem like she was in a hurry. She made sure I was positioned to be the most flattering and would help me adjust things as needed. Once my session was over, she explained to me the process for getting my album. She gave me options for the cover and let me choose the photos I wanted in the album. Along with that came a flash drive with all of my photos taken on the day. Within two weeks my album arrived at my door and it is beautiful. I would recommend this studio to anyone who might be afraid to do a session like this. I was never uncomfortable and I'm not normally photogenic. This was a great experience!

I didn't think I would be comfortable and really didn't know what to expect. I met Christina and…read moreright away I felt like I made the right choice. Christina made you feel so comfortable in your own skin. I had a great experience and had so much fun!!! I would love to do it again! Next time it will be with my bestie!!! I am so happy I did it. I inspired others to do the same thing. Christina and her makeup artist will doll you up and beautify you. It will be ALL about you. If you're on the fence and kinda shy, go see Christina. She's great and you will have an amazing photo session!

Elaine was the best choice for our holiday photo session. I was a little late in searching for a…read morephotographer this year and what made it even harder was that I was specifically looking for photographers offering sessions at Filoli. Many I found had no open times left, but thankfully I was able to snag one with Elaine. Her website was super easy to navigate and book online. We were a little nervous since we've always used the same photographer over the last few years, but upon meeting Elaine, she was so warm and welcoming and the kids warmed up to her so quickly. She made the session fun and engaging and never made it seem rushed. She even asked towards the end if we had any suggestions for any other photo ideas we might have. We absolutely love our photos and would highly recommend Elaine for anyone looking for a great photographer :)

Holiday mini sessions…read more Sessions are short (15 mins) Instructions say to come 10-15 mins early so we can start on time Elaine was running a whole group behind and didn't bother to text or email. So we are waiting about 30 mins in total for our session. Would advise to give notice or not book back to back bookings if unable to stay on schedule. A lot of families esp with younger kids or infants might find it challenging to keep their little ones entertained and happy while waiting. The session itself was good - Elaine was professional and recommended poses for us, as well as listening to our asks/ vision and trying to bring that vision to life. The location was outdoors / near a park/ surrounded by trees. However given the time of year there was a lot of colorful foliage and backdrops that would've been nice to incorporate but did not. But ultimately it depends on the "look" or vibe you are going for. With a mini session I understand we were working with limited options. I would think a full session would offer much more flexibility and creativity. The photos themselves are alright. As expected given the price point. I'm happy we were able to squeeze in a holiday session last minute that didn't break the bank completely. Great for a one time experience, unsure I would book again in the future.

When I looked into Bay Area photographers for a fun and relatively informal photo session with my…read moresignificant other, I found no shortage of options, but one website and portfolio truly stood out -- Nightingale Photography. I knew from the moment I saw her work that Christina was going to be the right choice, and she did not disappoint. Tons of positives: - she was easy to communicate and plan with, even when I wanted to switch one of my locations the week of the shoot - she made us both feel comfortable in front of the camera, which is no small task - she was flexible with my ideas, but also brought her own to the table - photos were back even sooner than I'd expected, and were of the quality I'd seen on her website But I think what I liked best was Christina herself. She was extremely pleasant to work with, and treated my casual event with the same professionalism and respect that she would a wedding. She had very positive presence and brought a really good energy and enthusiasm to the shoot. She was a lot of fun and brought out the best in my partner and me. I'm so glad I selected Christina and Nightingale Photography, and she would absolutely be my first choice if I were to need a photographer again. Thank you!

Truly the best of the best! Not only did the photos come out absolutely stunning and perfect (and…read moreI'm a tough critic) but during the photo shoot, Christina was SO lovely. We had our two little daughters and she made them feel so comfy and they were laughing a ton. It was quick and painless and could not recommended enough.

Jennifer was my wedding photographer and she did an amazing job with both posed shots and…read moredocumentary-style candid photos. My medium-sized wedding was in Tilden Regional Park and I strongly desired capturing two things: (1) nature as a backdrop for photos of my husband and me and (2) the guests having a great time. I was really impressed with how well Jennifer did on both of these. She suggested great spots for the posed shots and I'm pleased with how striking the tall trees and greenery looks photos. She also got a lot of hard to capture shots of everyone dancing, laughing, and generally having a wonderful time at the reception. Lastly, she was also punctual, organized, easy to communicate with, and non-intrusive. Highly recommend.

Jen was our photographer for our engagement pictures and wedding. We really loved her natural,…read morephotojournalism style and we are so happy with our photos. It has been fun looking through the photos of our wedding and reception because she captured the energy and fun of various moments throughout the night! She is also good at making the posed photos look more natural. We can both be a bit awkward in front of the camera so we were nervous about our engagement photos but Jen was great at finding good locations and poses that turned into lovely pictures. Jen was easy to work with throughout the planning process, she was very responsive and helpful in creating the timeline and shot list, and kept everything on track (even though I was a bit late getting to the venue, we still finished with some spare time). She also got our final photos back to us very quickly. We definitely recommend Jen!

I had a great experience working with Lily. This was my first time ever getting professional…read moreheadshots done and I'm definitely not someone who is comfortable in front of a camera. Lily has a calm, easygoing way about her that made it feel much more relaxed than I expected. She guided me without over-directing, kept things moving efficiently, and somehow managed to get a bunch of shots I actually really like (which is saying something). The session itself was quick, but I never felt rushed. She gave me plenty of great options to choose from. I also got the final photos back about a week later, which was a nice, quick turnaround. Lily is warm, professional, and clearly knows exactly what she's doing. I would absolutely recommend Lily Dong Photography to anyone who needs quality photos, especially if you're a little camera-shy like me.

Lily is an incredibly talented artist. She has the extraordinary ability to put her clients at ease…read moreand draw out our true essence and translate that into a photograph. I did a headshot as well as one of her "I AM" sessions and I couldn't believe the results. Not only did I LOVE the photos (which I never do) I had a hard time selecting the ones I wanted. In addition to having images that I felt represent me beautifully, the experience was transformational. I left the session feeling more confident and empowered. If you are looking for someone to capture the REAL you, hire Lily. Like me, you will be so grateful that you did!