My Husband and I commissioned Yana (the owner of Soleil) to shoot pictures for our engagement party…read morein San Francisco. We really connected with Yana when we first met her which was really important when selecting a photographer. It's one thing to take great photos, but it's another to feel comfortable around the person behind the camera. All of our guests connected with Yana throughout the party and we were able to get some memorable candid shots of guests enjoying themselves. Yana was also able to cover several "detail shots" of the many DIY projects that we had worked on to make the our engagement party "extra special." We also added a special "photo booth" type section to the venue which Yana was able to shoot with such ease and professionalism. I also hired Yana to shoot my Husband's birthday party which was on a moving Trolley. Yana was able to take some great shots even while the Trolley was in motion--now that takes some talent. The shots were great and she was able to capture a bunch of special moments throughout the celebration. I definitely recommend Yana for any event, big or small!

I purchased a Groupon and met with Yana to do an outdoor photo shoot. She was very flexible with my…read morecrazy schedule and she was also very friendly and patient with my daughters. She did everything possible to get my baby to smile and look at her. She made us feel comfortable and was open to suggestions as far as poses/using different backgrounds etc. A couple of days later I received the link with the images and there were many good ones to choose from. I'm currently waiting for the prints & digital image so I can share them with our family. We've never had a family picture taken and this is something I've always wanted to do so I'm so glad that I found her Groupon and look forward to doing business with her again.

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!!

Hands down, Anita is the absolute BEST portrait and lifestyle photographer! One of many things that…read moresets her apart is her clear direction on how to sit or stand, what to do with your hands, which way to turn your face ever so slightly... These subtle cues translate into a more relaxed and fun energy, which make a world of difference in the final outcome. She puts you at ease so you feel more natural and you actually enjoy the process! She also knows how to achieve the best shots when working with tricky lighting or backgrounds. Whether you are being photographed alone, with family, or with a team of colleagues, you will be thrilled with the results. Anita will make sure of that. She is truly outstanding.

I cannot rave enough about Anita and her professionalism and gentle touch with my newborn. She was…read moreon time and sent a wonderful email beforehand letting us know what to expect. She has wonderful communication. If I sent her an email it was answered promptly. Fast forward to the day. My sweet gorgeous fussy newborn came out peaceful and sweet in all the photos she took. She was gentle and patient with him, and us being new moms and all. When my partner needed to feed she just readied the room for the next shot. I didn't feel rushed or pressured, she listened to all our ideas and came with some amazing ideas of her own. I think we found our life long photographer because she was one of the best we've had. I'll be recommending her to all my friends and family!! Go ahead and see for yourself, she's amazing to say the least.

I had a really good experience working with Danielle. It was my first time getting family photos…read moredone with my family of 4 including 2 little kids. We did a 30 minute session and Danielle was so easy to work with. She was responsive, helped suggest a beautiful location, and provided a Pinterest board for outfit ideas. On the day of the shoot, she was patient, personable, and great at capturing precious moments of my kids. I love how the photos turned out and would definitely work with her again for future family photos!

Danielle is amazing, once again. I regret not making the time to take family pictures sooner. I…read morethought that because my rambunctious boys were being silly, we wouldn't have great pictures. The pictures are amazing, and I'm over the moon happy with them. She does a great job capturing kids and our family picture looks like a postcard. I wouldn't go anywhere else for pictures. Danielle, you're amazing! Thank you!

We first met Augie though extended family referral in 2023. We've been regular clients since then,…read moreand have absolutely loved every session. Augie is a kind, calming, and professional presence for kids and adults alike, putting everyone at ease. It may seem like photography sessions that feel candid would result in mediocre results, but somehow he always gets amazing shots. Anyone with toddlers and infants know how difficult it is to get more than one kid staring at the camera, much less capture natural smiles. I've been impressed every time, and look forward to future family portraits!

Augie took our engagement and wedding photos, and we absolutely loved working with him! I would…read morehighly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. He's very professional, friendly, quick to respond, and just amazing to work with overall. I had just started wedding planning when I ran into a friend who told me Augie was their photographer and shared his info. We had looked through a number of photographers, but Augie's work stood out to us through all of it--his photos truly captured the feeling of each moment, and we loved everything in his portfolio. When we reached out, he responded so quickly and answered all our questions right away. For our engagement shoot, it was my husband's first time doing a formal photoshoot. Augie came very prepared, offered great tips, and made us feel completely at ease. He was so easy to talk to and work with, and we genuinely had such a fun time with him! He was also flexible with timing and weather to make sure we could get the best lighting. We were blown away by his ability to notice something special in just a few seconds and turn it into a beautifully captured moment. For our wedding day, Augie was even more impressive. I had shared our (very full) itinerary with him ahead of time, and I was surprised to notice that he knew it by heart. When we started running behind, he gently but efficiently helped move things along. Even though it was his first time at our venue, he had an incredible eye for finding perfect spots, turning a simple fence into a magical backdrop. He worked seamlessly around the golfers at our venue, guiding us at the right times and capturing the sweetest in-between moments. He also accommodated all our specific requests, including photos with our sports car and dress details. We absolutely love our wedding photos and all the special moments he preserved. We were also so impressed with how fast he sent us our sneak peek photos--it was such a fun surprise to get highlights so quickly. Overall, I can't stress enough how grateful we are for Augie and everything he captured during our engagement shoot and wedding day. We're so happy with all the memories he helped capture that we will cherish forever, and I truly can't recommend him enough.

I booked a surprise Mother's Day photoshoot with Sugarbaby Photography for my wife with our…read morenewborn. It just happened to be on her actual birthday as well! Jaimie was also kind enough to recommend a hair & make up place near their studio. That way my wife was able to just relax and enjoy her day. Jaimie and Stanley took care of us right away, and our little guy was easygoing around them. All of the pictures came out really good and my wife loves them! We'll definitely be booking more sessions with Sugarbaby in the future. Thanks again!

Stanley did our baby's first birthday photography. I'm very pleased with the photos and the…read morememories he captured he was punctual, professional, creative, and exactly knew how to get the baby to pay attention and smile! His photos will always keep the sweet memories of that day alive! Highly recommended!

We had the most amazing experience with Vinh for Amara's 1st birthday cake smash session. He was so…read morepatient and calm, even when she got emotional (and messy ). He captured every little expression -- from curiosity to tears to frosting-covered smiles. A cake smash can be unpredictable, but he handled everything with such professionalism and kindness. We will treasure these memories forever. -Thank you, Vinh, for capturing Amara's 1st birthday cake smash so beautifully. You made us feel comfortable, allowed her to be herself, and documented every genuine moment -- frosting, tears, and all. These photos mean more than you know. We're so grateful to have these memories forever.

Wow, Yelp really came through again! I was searching for a photographer for our engagement photos…read moreand Google didn't bring Vinh up, but Yelp did, and I'm so grateful. From the very beginning, Vinh was incredibly informative, professional, and genuinely friendly. His communication is exceptional. I don't think he ever took more than 24 hours to respond to my requests. My fiancé and I are not photogenic people. We've never done a photoshoot together and honestly i'm a bit awkward. But Vinh made us feel completely comfortable right away. He guided us through poses, gave helpful suggestions on outfit colors to match our location, and even recommended spots that perfectly matched the vision I had in mind. The actual shoot turned out to be so much fun! We were laughing, relaxed, and really just enjoying ourselves. We did a 2 hour engagement photoshoot and we chose Muir Woods and Mount Tamalpais as our locations. And the best part? The photos were ready in less than five days! The turnaround time was so quick, and the quality of the photos completely exceeded our expectations. We honestly feel so lucky to have found Vinh. He captured everything we hoped for and more. I would be honored to have him as our wedding photographer! Fingers crossed, he'll be available !

I would suggest Yash to anyone looking for good pics. He did a great job with his photography!read more

We booked Yash for my baby shower. He is very professional, accommodating and clicks great pics. We…read moreloved the pictures he clicked for us and made our occasion very memorable. Would always recommend him

I have been to Jessie twice to take headshots for my YouTube thumbnails and she has done a…read morephenomenal job each time. She is great at getting the right expression out of me, is very professional, and is also very funny. I recommend Luminous Space Photography for any headshots or professional shots!

Jessie has a rare gift: she makes you feel seen before she ever picks up the camera…read more I came to Luminous Space for personal branding photography, not entirely sure how to show up or what I wanted the images to say about me. Jessie held the whole thing with such steady presence that the uncertainty dissolved quickly. She asked the right questions, created real ease in the space, and then got out of the way and let the session breathe. The editing is exceptional. The final images are honest and alive, not overproduced. They look like me on my best day, which is exactly what this kind of work requires. If you are a founder, practitioner, or creative who needs photographs that actually carry your essence, Jessie is the real thing.