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.

Really speedy and clear communication. Flexible with scheduling. Works fast and knows the little…read moredetails that goes into making a great photo. I appreciated Lily's instructions and wardrobe recommendations. I also appreciated the very subtle editing she did to the photo. It was a real bonus that Lily's studio was close by, too. If I need to get another photo taken in the future, I would definitely go back.

Words cannot begin to express how thankful and grateful my husband and I are for Jessica Angeline…read morePhotography capturing our engagement photos and wedding. Jessica listened carefully to exactly what we wanted in our consultations and meetings prior to our big day. She was extremely organized and on top of every detail. I have three grandparents who attended the wedding (ages 92-97) and she was able to get the family photos completed right after the ceremony. We will cherish those photos forever! We had expressed that we wanted more candid photos and that is what we got. It was so much fun to look back and relive the day as well as see special moments that we were unable to see. Even better - she had a preview up on her website less than 2 weeks after the wedding which we were able to enjoy while we were honeymooning in Italy. Jessica's professionalism and work ethic is above and beyond. I would highly recommend Jessica Angeline Photography!

My now husband and I found Jessica on The Knot website. We liked the look of her romantic…read morephotographs and how natural the people in the pictures looked. From our initial contact we knew we had found a true professional and someone that would be easy to communicate with and work with us to capture our wedding day. Prior to our engagement photo session Jessica was there for us when we wanted to run our outfit choices by her. She had great tips and was excited to share her expertise. We had an amazing time with her and she helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera. It was an opportunity to get to know Jessica and see that she was easy going and had an excellent eye for photography. Prior to our wedding day Jessica worked with our wedding coordinator to understand the locations we would be in and the timeline of events. On the day of our wedding Jessica was incredible. She was relaxed, organized and on top of getting all the important moments on camera. Jessica is an excellent communicator and helps set up the shots that will blow you away when you see them. After our wedding we had fun seeing the sneak peaks that she provided. Jessica is a social media whiz and her blog post of your wedding is something to look forward to. When we got our full wedding album we couldn't stop smiling. Jessica captured all the pictures we wanted and much more. She pays attention to all the details and after a whirlwind wedding it is a treat to see pictures of all of your guests and the decor of your wedding. Jessica is an amazing person and photographer and we would recommend her to anyone looking for someone to capture the important memories in their life. She is worth every penny!

Out of all of the vendors that helped to make our October 2021 wedding happen, Nicole was by far my…read morefavorite. From our first email exchange to the event 2.5 years later, she was consistently thoughtful, kind, and exceptionally well organized. Nicole beautifully handled any hiccups that cropped up throughout the day, including a brief neighborhood-wide blackout right after dinner. Her calm and genuine energy put me at ease right from the start. I've lost track of how many times guests have reached out to me specifically to say how wonderful the photographer was. I'm so grateful to have found Sweetness & Light Photography. Thank you so much for everything!

Nicole's photos are art. ART, yes I know we all want photos of our day as bride or groom, but it…read moreis amazing when they can also be ART and that is why I choose Nicole, owner of Sweetness and Light Photography. Nicole had photographed a number of my friends' weddings and I had always been mesmerized by the quality. I began enjoying the photos of other weddings, even though I didn't know the folks because she captures the emotions, feel, and reality of the day. Nicole's photos tell a story, and capture the moments you are too busy to notice. I had opted to had an unplugged wedding so I put full faith in Nicole to capture the day. We did not have video or a #hashtag to search later, all photos were grabbed by her. I am so glad I did. The day went by so quick and I really didn't get to see it all or even talk to everyone. Looking back through the photos it was so nice to relive the moments that went by so quick, see the faces and feelings of those I barely got to say hello to, or catch the responses of those in attendance to our toast, ceremony, etc. The best part, I got to relive it, not through grainy photos take from a cell phone. I didn't have to peel through photo after photo that didn't capture the moment but an arm, head or better yet another cell phone. Her photos offered me a front row to a day that took so much time and effort to put together. I am over the moon with quality, # of photos, and feel of every image she captured. Not only that, folks are coming to me to tell me how amazing the photos are. These will be gifts, family heirlooms, and art in your house, so pick an artist for the job. With a great mix of candid, portraits, but a grace and beauty in her editorial style....you can't go wrong with Sweetness and Light Photography.

Minerva is amazing to work with. She has captured so many beautiful moments for me and my family…read more She always goes above and beyond--from helping adjust my hair for the perfect picture to keeping the babies busy so we can get the best shots. She is incredibly talented, and I've loved watching her grow in her business. I will definitely be booking her again for future photos.

Excellent photographer ! Highly recommend. Her name is Minerva , She made us feel very comfortable…read moreduring our session. She took our wedding pics back in march and our Christmas photos recently for December. My husband and I were very pleased with our photos . She was also great with our dog and has lots of patience.

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 had the best experience working with Marissa for our wedding! For one, she has an amazing…read morepersonality - she is fun and lighthearted, so easygoing, AND also very responsible and on top of things (which I so appreciate)! For two, we had the unfortunate timing with COVID of having to postpone our wedding and our engagement shoot, and she made it super easy. She helped me many times in the planning process, from walking through the timeline, to picking out my bridesmaid dress color. Day of, she contributed so well to the fun vibe of the day, kept us on time and therefore not stressing out, and captured some AMAZING photos of us! She also captured so many awesome candids during our day, that looking back you can really see and remember how people felt, what the vibe of the day was, and the funny things that happened too (like spilling white wine on my dress;)) Thank you so much Marissa!

We were so lucky we got to work with Marissa on our wedding day in September. Right off the bat,…read moreMarissa is responsive and answered all of our questions - she made everything so easy from the get go, even before our special day. She worked with us and provided timelines ahead of schedule which our wedding party and family/friends appreciated (because of this, everything went smoothly). Most importantly, Marissa is so down to earth, has great energy, easy going, and so much fun to work with. Every time we look at our wedding pictures, it takes us back to that day and puts a huge smile on my face. Her photos are absolutely amazing. What we love most is that besides capturing the posed photos, she is incredible about capturing the candid shots throughout the day. After the wedding, the photos are available about a month later and you have the options of downloading the photos you love. It was honestly hard to pick our favorites. All of our wedding guests even commented how she did an incredible job of capturing all the smiles, emotions, and laughter that took place. We can not recommend Marissa enough. She is simply the best, you will not be disappointed. Thank you so much Marissa for being part of our special day.

Becca goes above, beyond, and "Yes, and!"…read more When my guy and I were searching for wedding photographers, we noticed from her galleries that she knew her way around redheads :P and that her candids really captured the character of the people and the energy of the event. When we started talking to her and working with her, we were also really excited and impressed by her creativity and the way she collaborated to expand on our vision. We had some amazingly ridiculous ideas for our engagement shoot and she affirmed AND added to them; she showed the eff up, and drove around Oakland with us, props and costumes in tow (she even responded to a drunk photo-bomber with grace and grit :P) We were shocked at how much fun we had! Both of us are kind of allergic to canned/posed photos, and Becca has an amazing balance of making sure our heads were tilted the right way so the composition still looks good, but not giving sooo much direction that it would be super stiff and awkward. We were cracking up at some of her prompts: "Okay so Lizzy, I want your shoulders turned this way but your energy going that way" and honestly, it worked! She knows how to cultivate a really nuanced and connected experience by describing things really specifically but leaving a lot of room for our playful interpretation and authenticity. On the wedding day, she brought the same balance of flexibility and strength/leadership. I had at least 2.5 meltdowns, and Becca was kind and solid throughout everything. She got so many amazing shots, and I actually heard from multiple guests about her calm and enthusiastic presence. One thousand percent recommend! Thank you so much, Becca. You're a superstar and we're so thrilled with every element of your work :)

Beyond being an incredibly skilled photographer who made my husband and I look like the best…read morepossible versions of ourselves, Becca is also such an incredibly warm and vibrant personality to be around. We had chatted with a number of photographers about our wedding, but it wasn't until we met Becca that we immediately clicked with both her aesthetic sensibilities and her warmth and friendliness. Being uneasy in front of cameras, it was super important for us that we felt comfortable around any photographer that we brought on, and with Becca, it just felt like hanging out and having fun. She had great ideas for photos and she was game for ours as well. The photos made it to us promptly and we couldn't be happier with the way they turned out. We look forward to having another opportunity to work with Becca again!

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!