I cannot recommend Christina Hernandez @Nightingale Photography highly enough! We traveled all the…read moreway from Texas to San Francisco for a surprise marriage proposal, which naturally came with a lot of moving parts and nerves. From our very first message, she went above and beyond to make sure everything would go off without a hitch. What truly sets her apart is her incredible generosity. Traveling from out of state meant our schedule was tight and unpredictable, but she was exceptionally flexible and generous with her time. She helped us scout the perfect location beforehand, hopped on calls to coordinate the timing, and never made us feel rushed. On the day of the proposal, she came early so I could take a picture of her clothing so my son would know who to follow to the perfect spot for him to propose. Her warmth immediately put us at ease, and her talent is undeniable. The photos are absolutely breathtaking and perfectly capture the magic of the moment. If you are planning a special event--especially if you are traveling from out of town--trust Christina Hernandez @Nightingale Photography. Thank you for making our moment unforgettable! Pat

amazing work for my civil ceremony! Christina is so warm and welcoming & makes the whole booking…read moreprocess easy & secure. Communication was amazing and I felt confident the whole time from booking to wedding day. day of our photographer was so amazing and stuck it through the hot city hall, made us feel so comfortable and confident in all our poses. turn over time for our pictures was quick and efficient, our photos were PERFECT and matched exactly the inspo we had discussed. Nightingale will always have my business

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 did a photo shoot with Heather 4 years ago for our son. We loved our prior experience and chose…read moreher for a new born photo shoot for our new born daughter too and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel completely comfortable and at ease. Heather was incredibly patient, gentle, and so skilled at handling our baby--which made a huge difference for us as new parents. Her studio was warm, calm, and perfectly set up for newborns, with thoughtful props and beautiful backdrops. She has a true eye for detail and captured the sweetest little expressions and moments that we'll treasure forever. What impressed me most was how professional yet personable she was--taking the time to work around our baby's needs while still creating stunning, high-quality photos. The final images are absolutely breathtaking, and I know we'll cherish them for a lifetime. If you're looking for someone talented, caring, and professional to capture your newborn's earliest days, I highly recommend Heather!

I can't say enough about how incredible Heather is to work with, and how beautiful the results are…read more She was incredibly patient with our newborn, and took so much time and care during the session to create a welcoming environment for the baby and her brother. She worked very closely with us in selecting a flattering color palette and introducing textures that would suit the baby. Her style is very gentle and easygoing; she spends the time to really get to know a family and pays attention to all the details that go into a shoot. When the photos came out, we were truly blown away--they were all so tender and stunning, showcasing not just the miracle of birth, but all the familial love and tenderness. I cannot stop looking at them! We were so delighted that we opted for an album keepsake. I was impressed with how much care and time Heather took making every page perfect, and how she collaborated so well with us. My son is an amateur artist, and she welcomed and integrated all his inputs and built on top of them to create something we will treasure for many years. I wholeheartedly recommend Heather to any family--she is a true artist, and we will definitely be returning to capture more precious moments!

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.

Looking for a photographer to catch the best moments in your life? Karen is it!…read more From emails, texts and our entire session you will feel great with the decision in having Karen be your photographer. I wish I found her sooner. But happy she was able to capture our last miracle baby. The photos are just so amazing and I can't stop looking at them. We drove from Oakley to have her do our photos, her studio is perfect and she has everything. Which is worth it because I for one am forgetful which I forgot to bring our diaper bag! Thankfully Karen came to the rescue with diapers. She has all the cute and fun things to make your photos meet your vision and then some. All my kids are rainbow babies and the rainbow photo has 7 hearts which is how many angels we have and Karen came up with the idea of adding an extra heart to make it mean more. Which made me start to tear up, our last miracle rainbow baby showed the love to not only his big sisters but to his siblings in heaven. Karen is also super sweet and we had so much to talk about during our session. My eldest daughter who is on the spectrum. I ended up learning a few things from her to help our journey in her school. You feel like she is a friend the whole time, which is something I love in a photographer is a friendly connection. She loves what she does and she's really good with kids of all ages. You won't regret choosing Karen to take photos of your family. It will be the best decision in preserving memories for generations to see.

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!

Adam was our photographer for both our engagement photo shoot and wedding day. He is easy to work…read morewith, fun, and can make anyone feel comfortable in front of the camera. We are generally shy and awkward in front of the camera but Adam put us both at ease during our engagement shoot. He was very reassuring too when my wife thought it wasn't going as well as she had hoped. During our wedding, Adam beautifully captured all our special moments with the people we love. We like his style and the different poses he had us try. We have enjoyed viewing our photo gallery so far. The only thing that could've been better was his promptness in communication (resulting in this 4-star review). Sometimes we didn't hear back from him in a timely fashion about basic but important information, and could go several days without a reply. A response often times would only come after a repeat message to him. Although, we understand things happen, being more timely with phone calls/appts certainly would've earned a 5-star experience! It may help future potential clients to know up front what sort of communication or timeframe to expect. Aside from this, we enjoyed working with Adam and are grateful for his skill and expertise to capture our special day. Thank you, Adam!

We love Adam! Our family has done two photo sessions with him and each time he has made us feel…read moresuper comfortable. He creates natural funny and warm moments that make for great photographs. My husband and I are not very photogenic and are pretty anxious in front of the camera. When we worked with Adam for our city hall wedding he helped us to warm up in front of the camera by building a relationship with everyone involved including our family. He makes everyone feel good about themselves and helped direct everyone into the best pose! When we did our second session we had our 11 month old daughter who's pretty anxious around strangers but Adam turns out to be amazing kids as she warmed up to him slowly. Thank you Adam for helping us to create and capture these precious moments!!!

Amy did an amazing job capturing candid moments of our family! She also took posed portraits that…read morecame out beautifully.  What stood out the most was Amy's attention to detail and she made the kids feel comfortable.  She was so patient and friendly. I was thrilled with how our photos turned out! If you're looking for a photographer who delivers stunning work I highly recommend Amy from Twig & Oak Photography! I couldn't be happier with the results!

We had such a great experience with Amy for our maternity shoot! We're not really "picture people"…read morebut so glad we went for it because we came away with some really special photos and memories. Amy made us feel comfortable right away, provided great clothing and location suggestions, and is such a talented photographer. We wouldn't hesistate to reach out again if we decide to get pictures taken in the future.

We had the absolute best experience with our wedding photographer! From the very beginning, she…read morebrought such a warm, positive energy that instantly put us at ease. On a day that can feel a little overwhelming, she somehow managed to keep everything fun, relaxed, and running smoothly. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also has an amazing eye for capturing those genuine, candid moments that make the day so special. She didn't just take photos--she told the story of our wedding in the most beautiful, authentic way. Looking through our pictures feels like reliving the entire day all over again. She was also so easy to work with--responsive, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure everything turned out exactly how we hoped. Our family and friends even commented on how great she was to be around! If you're looking for someone who is professional, creative, and brings the best energy to your big day, I truly cannot recommend her enough. We're so grateful we chose her!

We feel so incredibly lucky to have had Amanda Wei as our wedding photographer. Our wedding was…read morethrown together in just two weeks, and somehow everything aligned so that my first-choice photographer was available. The moment I met Amanda, it was a complete no-brainer. I just knew she was the one. Because our timeline came together so quickly, we didn't have a ton of structure going into the day--but whether she realized it or not, Amanda gave us that structure. From our initial meeting to sitting down with us again the week of the wedding to connect as a couple and walk through the timeline, she was intentional and thoughtful. I loved that she wanted to truly get a feel for us--our love story, our hopes, our dreams--not just the logistics of the day. It made everything feel so personal. On the wedding day, she was kind, personable, and carried such a light, calming spirit. She was incredibly efficient, and we felt like we made the absolute most of our time with her. She gave clear direction while still making us feel natural and comfortable, making sure we looked and felt our best. Even our friend who officiated (and has been to countless weddings) said she was hands down the best wedding photographer he's ever seen. Amanda took advantage of every photo opportunity possible, maximizing the city landscape in such a beautiful way. She even handled intense wind like a total pro! And the sneak peek she sent us afterward? Absolutely stunning. We were blown away. If you're looking for someone talented, organized, warm, and deeply invested in telling your story well, Amanda is it. We couldn't be more grateful.

Katrina took my proposal photos! She captured our energy and the environment so well! We are…read moreframing our memories :) Love her eye for compositions and shots, as well as her editing style! Definitely recommend booking her!

Katrina took my wedding photos at Legion of Honor. She is genuinely the sweetest. She is very…read moreprofessional and super skilled photographer. She has a very creative lens and taught me how to pose. She was able to edit the photos and send me back my wedding photos within a few weeks. I will definitely like to hire her again.

Mirthica was fantastic, not only for her beautiful work but her empathy and patience. I reached out…read moreto her a few days before labor day weekend explaining the situation with our dog who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The doctor had told us that he had a few weeks to live. Being a COVID-2020 bride, we had rescheduled our wedding 3x, the last 2x in hopes of Chewie making the wedding. Needless to say, I was in shambles and when I reached out to Mirthica, I half expected her to tell me it was too last minute. Fortunately, she not only listened to our story with empathy and sharing her own story, she also made the whole process super easy and fun. She was communicative the entire time up until the shoot. She had given me her advice on the outfits that both Chewie and I were picking out. She worked with me to change the times (since it was the heatwave and there's no way we coulda survived taken pics in the afternoon). During the shoot, she taught us how to pose, was gentle with Chewie, was very patient, was super fun/easy to get along with, and did everything in her power to get us the best pics (we broke a few rules here and there lol). After the shoot, she sent me a couple of sneak peeks which was so nice! I just got my pics back this afternoon and we are literally gushing over them with our families. Her pictures were beautifully edited (in the bright california haze style that we love) and it's exactly what we wanted (which is that our baby Chewie is the star!)

Absolutely loved her! She is funny, bright, professional, caring, and a great person to be around…read more She provides really reasonable rates and edits so many photos for you! Her artistic ability is super unique. I am not a photogenic person and am super uncomfortable in front of the camera, but she did an amazing job by making me feel comfortable and capturing my true smile! I am so happy with my photos!