My experience could not have been more perfect. Having never had pet photography done before, I…read moredidn't know what to expect but Ellen made the day one to remember. She clearly adores animals and treated my Emma with the finest, most loving touch. At first, I was unsure about making this kind of investment but something in me said "go for it." I am so glad I did. You see, our shoot was April and three months later my beloved Emma was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of mammary cancer. She likely won't make it to Thanksgiving. That shoot with Ellen was one something that I'll always cherish. The artwork means even more now. Our time with our babies are never long enough. Do all the things, make all the memories. Take all the photos. You won't regret it. Thanks Ellen. Emma and I are so greatdul for your kindness and love.

Family includes dogs and getting their portraits takes work. When those moments are captured--the…read moreportraits turn to art that sparks joy and commands attention. What a stellar show +'s: + Dogs love her. Talented photographers tease something out of their subjects to capture on film. Ellen did just that and wow! My senior dog (10 yrs) and teen dog (2 yrs) had different personalities. Both responded to Ellen. My dogs looked into the camera and forgot all about Mom. It was all about Ellen and her camera! + Mindful. My senior dog had eye issues and Ellen was mindful of the flash. Thankfully we had no issues but I am glad she had remembered. + Professional and clear process. We had a consult before the studio session. During the session she let the dogs run around on set before settling down for the actual shoot. After the shoot we took a break and got to see the proofs. + Patient. Ellen allowed me to ponder on my proofs. The task was challenging since I was on a budget but didn't want to lose special moments. She helped me navigate through all the proofs to find the ones I wanted. We followed up with a zoom call to finalize layouts and choices. + Instinctive. We tried posing with my girls on a sofa. The girls were not comfortable and I perhaps looked stiff. Ellen picked up on it and said let's move on. + Natural artistic vision. I had selected many for print but Ellen helped me select the right sizing and layout for my walls. Also what is key is finding the right photos for the layout. Her art studies came into play and this proved key. + Flexible and a listener. If I had concerns, Ellen heard me out whether through email, text, or phone. She actively resolved anything. Overall I am beyond pleased with the photos for my girls! I am completely thrilled with the final product. The richness of the prints and the quality of the work are worth the memories I now have on my walls. What a pleasure it is to have the work generate warm happy thoughts when either guests or I see them! Essentially I have not only captured priceless moments of my dogs but also showcased some real art in my home! Thanks Ellen!!!

Teresa is phenomenal with animals, and she's equally as compassionate and patient with humans too!…read moreShe's been photographing my puppers for over 10+ years and each time the photos bring light and love into my heart. This latest studio sitting I had my two dogs plus their BFF join the shoot. Yes, that's 3 puppers at once. Teresa was a patient and positive photographer with proven techniques to capture their personalities. I'll continue to partner with Teresa for years to come to chronicle my love bugs!

I was able to get a few photos taken with my cavapoo Piper at a doggie event hosted at The Westin…read moreSt. Francis. Despite the chaotic environment with lots of noises and distractions, Teresa was able to capture really good photos. I am definitely considering doing a paid session with her down the road. Highly recommend!

Your doggie photos are in good hands with Angie…read more Angie is incredibly thoughtful and prepared. She also knows how to get your pup's attention after a long photo session. She will listen to what matters to you and what you aim to capture on photos.

Every single photo Angie took of our dogs was absolutely amazing -- she truly captured the essence…read moreand unique character of each of our pups. She went above and beyond to accommodate us and get the photos done quickly after one of our dogs received a difficult 6-month diagnosis, which meant the world to us. It's clear that Angie is not only incredibly talented and passionate about her work, but also a true animal lover who cares deeply about the pets and families she photographs. We are beyond grateful and couldn't recommend her more highly.

I had the pleasure of working with Jim on a series of shots I needed for a modeling gig. He was…read moreeasy to communicate with, accomodating, prepared and professional. I felt we used the time well and came out with great material. His pricing was more than fair and he even offered extra prints. Thanks again!

From the owner: Portrait and pet photography, with an emphasis on relaxed shoots and natural, flattering results…read more Based out of South Berkeley. Enthusiastic about working with underrepresented subjects and families. Pro-bono shoots are available for social justice organizations.

They did a great job of capturing photos of us and our dogs both individually and as a family. We…read moreloved the options to buy prints, collages and digital files.

Found this "photographer" in an add for photo candidates in IG. It's not hard to make black and…read morewhite photos look good. Ignored me, then when I was vetted in an interview, never heard from them again. I was willing to pay for a photo of my family with my senior baby, but because I said I couldn't pay $1000 I was never contacted again. Left feeling hopeless. Stage 4 cancer. Never gave my loved ones the time of day. Cold and heartless to my situation. Ignored me, and never responded after I answered all their questions. If you don't have money, you don't matter to this business!

Love the owner, really nice love the props: wings, tiara…read moreI'm self conscious, so I was done after 5 minutes but had 30 minutes so kept going. Best done with others? Great photos on display. beware the distortion mirror (makes you thinner)

I did a photoshoot here for my graduation - found this place on instagram. I love the concept of…read morebeing your own photographer with a nice studio. It is everything I imagined it to be. I decided to do an hour photoshoot with brown background, there were chairs in the room to use. It was a very easy process, enjoyed every minute of it! I would love to come back to do future photoshoots with friends and family, would definitely recommend!!!

We have had Sarah play with, pose, and photograph two of our girls two years in a row. We love the…read morelooks on their faces and the feeling of movement in their bodies captured in the prints. The photos sessions have been fun for us all and the pictures are full of emotion and spectacular!

Sarah and her team are so sweet, understanding, patient. However, the photo speak for themselves!…read moreImages I will cherish forever! Thank you Sarah for going that extra mile to makes this so special.

This review is long delayed as our wedding was in October 2025 and engagement photos in April 2025…read morebut looking back at the pictures captured by Vivian brings back so much good memories! Viv was immediately our first choice because she has an incredible portfolio of photographing in redwoods and nature which is sometimes very difficult to photograph with the different lighting. We are a bit awkward but from the get go, she was easy to talk to and was also organized. Our wedding was on the casual side so we did not have a planner but Viv was on top of everything and even though we had a day of coordinator, Viv was the one coordinating when it was her time and took lead which was much needed to wrangle everyone. The wedding was a tiny bit chaotic, running behind and rather short but Viv did a fantastic job capturing candid moments and making sure to pull us away for portrait photos away from everyone else before the wedding ended. She was professional and there wasn't a moment where I thought she was distracted. Her work speaks for itself but I really love that she shoots in multiple formats and captures the light and nature around the subjects so clearly and naturally. I often wish our wedding was slightly longer or not running behind because that would have given Viv even more time to take amazing pictures! We really enjoyed having Viv as our photography and thankful for the memories she has captured for us.

We cannot even begin to share how great of an experience we had working with Vivian!! She is…read moreunmatched in her professionalism, organization, kindness, responsiveness, her vision and intentionality in getting to know each couple's wants/needs, the list goes on and on and ON. We had a particularly stressful planning period and Vivian would go above and beyond to check in on us personally and ask whether there were ways she could make us feel comfortable and supported, above and beyond her role of taking photos. On the actual day, she was so efficient, clear in her directions during all shots but particularly while wrangling larger family shots, and captured our aesthetics/vibe so perfectly. We cannot wait to cherish her photos for a lifetime! Thank you Vivian!! We look forward to booking her for milestones and family portraits for years to come!

I hired Robert for professional pictures to update my linked in & social media pages. He was very…read moreflexible & helpful. he took the time to understand what style I was looking for. The pictures turned out amazing & I highly recommend him.

I worked with Robert to shoot some headshots for my portfolio and some fun shots for social media…read more If you have never hired a photographer before, I recommend making a moodboard to help you identify what style of shoot you'd like, which can help you communicate your vision to the photographer. I reached out via Instagram, and talked through my goals. I did include a moodboard and Robert made helpful suggestions that aligned with my vision. During the shoot itself, he was professional, and did a great job helping me to relax since I had no idea what I was doing and was a little bit nervous having my picture taken. The shots turned out great, and I'm loo