My husband and I recently used Sarah Perna Photography for our maternity photos as well as our…read morenewborn photos. Both were very positive experiences - we had such a great time, and are thrilled with the results! The photos really represent who we are. Her naturalistic style, professionalism, and comfortable, honest, approachable personality really stood out to us. And we really appreciated how open she was to our input. She really took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for, chatting with us before and during each shoot, working with us by phone, email, etc. She has some good examples on her blog, too. We took the maternity photos at Lake Anza in Berkeley. Being 39 weeks pregnant at the time, I really appreciated her sensitivity and ability to capture the glow without being cheesy. The shots were so natural and we never felt too posed or rushed. But the newborn photos-- wow, she really shined here. We went to her home studio in Pinole - a very warm and inviting place (with ample parking and easy to find)! She had blankets, water, some props, a place to change diapers, wipes, a space heater, white noise, natural light-- it was ideal and so convenient. Our two week old daughter was so comfortable, she didn't even fuss through the whole session! Sarah was so great with her, flexible to her and our needs, and obviously was invested in capturing each special moment. Her ideas for shots using our props (guitar, tennis racquet, hat, etc) were adorable. We wish we had more immediate milestones coming up so we could use Sarah's services again sooner. Sarah really made the whole experience seamless and easy, and you have got to check her out if you're looking for a lifestyle photographer.

Awesome East Bay Photographer!…read more We recently used Sarah for a newborn photoshoot with our daughter who was only 12 days new at the time. The photoshoot was at our home. Sarah arrived on time and with all the right props and supplies for the shoot. She was excellent with our baby, as well as my son who is also under 2 years old. Sarah was also very accommodating to my wife. My wife knew exactly what she wanted out of this photoshoot, and Sarah met and exceeded all our expectations. I've posted a few pictures of the shoot on this page, as I'm sure the pics will speak for themselves. Sarah is hands down a wonderful photographer, and we would love to use her again!

Shefali has been our family's photographer since my maternity shoot and I can safely say I refuse…read moreto go to any other photographer! We have had her conduct 4 different sessions and each of them have given us timeless photos that we have plastered all over our home! Shefali is so patient and understanding, and her ability to make you feel relaxed during the shoot is amazing. Our most recent shoot involved a very upset toddler and a hyper doggo, and I left thinking we probably had no good shots, and lo and behold, Shefali yet again created a masterpiece! Thank you Shefali for sharing your talent with the world!

Just had an amazing experience for a family session with another photographer that reminded us to…read morewrite this review. First session was great and photos were delivered promptly. Second session was fine, but took her months to get anything to us. She asked if she could get us these after two weeks because she was leaving town the next day. This turned into several months of waiting, lots of excuses or just not responding to emails. If you are expecting to use the photos for anything other than personal enjoyment, consider another photographer. When we finally got the photos, they were much less nice than her maternity session with us. Her contract stated that she would provide a few prints for late delivery. When we asked for those, she stopped responding to emails entirely and we gave up after a few months, just not worth the trouble.

I tell everyone about working with Leigh Ann by first telling them about her intake form. It's an…read moreincredibly detailed form that asks about what you're worried about, what your children's personalities are like, and the question that hit home most for me: what about this point in time do you want to capture? It got me thinking about the special relationship I'm developing with my twins, particularly since this was our first photoshoot just the three of us post-divorce. The fact that Leigh Ann asks such thoughtful questions made me know she gets it. These are more than just family photos. They're telling a story, capturing memories and feelings from this time in our lives. Not only did Leigh Ann capture that relationship -- in all its silliness, love, and intimacy -- in incredibly breath-taking photos, she made the entire experience so worth all the stress, time, and money. Family photoshoots are stressful and exhausting. As a single mom, I can handle the kids on my own no problem, but photoshoots are a certain type of kryptonite. I think because I actually have to pay attention to myself too and try to look presentable? For some reason I felt really nervous about the photoshoot, like I wouldn't be able to handle it, that the kids wouldn't smile or cooperate, or they'd want me to carry them both while I was lugging bags full of props and outfit changes at the beach. By the time we met up with Leigh Ann, both kids had fallen asleep in the car and I fretted that we were able to have two of the crankiest toddlers on the windiest day of the year. It was going to be a nightmare. Nope -- Leigh Ann was so great with my kids, she immediately won them over, and won me over because she had a wagon that we could put all our stuff in (and promised the kids they could ride in the wagon on the way back)! Honestly I was so exhausted by the time we got to the actual photoshoot, I don't remember much of it. It felt like I was on autopilot. But the entire time, I knew I could trust Leigh Ann. I knew she'd capture amazing photos, so I let go of all the pressure and expectations, and just watched her interact with my girls. She knew what to say to get them to smile, to run up to me with glee, and she was SO SO SO patient. She also has an amazing eye and got really creative, beautiful photos of us with the sunset. I could go on and on, but it all boils down to Leigh Ann being SO amazing. When I got the photos back, I knew I had to buy them all. There was no way to narrow it down to just 30. I'm so glad I got the chance to work with her, and I can't wait to work with her again next year.

This photo shoot was long overdue, 9 years overdue to be exact. We were so blessed to have found…read moreLeigh Ann!!! What an amazing experience!! I am so happy with our family photos!! I couldn't believe how easy and comfortable she made us all feel. It was just like walking in the park with a family member we haven't seen in years. Leigh Ann knew how to use her camera to capture the best in all 7 of us, our dog included! The session was all of 2 hours and she gave us memories that will last a lifetime! All the photos are so beautiful! We loved them all! I know the pricing may originally look overwhelming. It made my jaw drop at first glance. But when you finally receive your final edited photos....YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Her talent in capturing just the perfect moments was amazing! I bought every single one of our photos. I couldn't pick 15 or 30 prints. At this point, price was not an obstacle for me. I needed ALL of the photos! They created a special moment for all of us to share. Thank you Leigh Ann for sharing your talents with the Diaz family! We appreciate you capturing this moment in time for us. Beautiful memories made that day! We are so grateful!

We did a maternity sunset photoshoot with Amy and her work is top-tier! She sent links for styling,…read morecolor palettes and location guidance weeks before our shoot which was incredibly helpful. On the evening of our session, she made us all feel comfortable like we were hanging out with a friend. She was amazing with our 4 year old son and Shiba Inu. My son was so comfortable that he started doing his own poses and giving suggestions on how we should pose next. Amy also has an eye for all the small details that matter - where to place hands, positioning each individual, making sure clothing and hair is right, etc. I was so impressed! The turnaround time for the pics was fast and we are so happy with how they turned out. Amy is an EXPERT in capturing natural lighting. The lighting in our photos is stunning!! We would highly recommend Amy and will turn to her for our future photo sessions!

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 worked with Julia for our newborn photoshoot and loved our pictures and experience with her! Her…read morephotography style being more lifestyle/editorial, soft, and dreamy, was exactly what I was looking for. Julia was super professional, sweet, and calm which was perfect for our newborn. Booking with Julia was so easy as her availability is shown online and she's quickly responsive to all emails. After booking she provides wardrobe suggestions which was super helpful to prepare, and also had the option of letting me and baby borrow outfits for the shoot. We received our online gallery of photos 3 weeks later and then a print of them a few weeks after then. Loved the pictures she captured and would definitely recommend Julia!

We highly reccomend Julia Shelepova!…read more Julia recently took our family portraits and we could not be more pleased with her style. She is so kind, accommodating and best of all, wonderful and patient with children too. She took her time with us and really got to know our family. We can't wait to use her again for future family portraits. We are so grateful.

I got newborn photos for my son at Peekaboo Studios. It's located in downtown Walnut Creek, but…read morethere is private parking which is appreciated when carrying all of your baby stuff. Christina is very experienced with working with babies. She noted to the other photographer how my son was scrunched on me while I was holding him, so she would wrap him a certain way. I was impressed with how big the studio was, lots of backgrounds and props to use for either newborn, maternity or boudoir photo sessions. The studio was kept at a very comfortable temperature inside, as our appointment fell during a heat wave; I felt nice and cool, it was just warm enough to keep baby sleepy and cooperative. Overall great experience!

My first baby and I was looking for someone who can understand and capture the moment the way i…read morethought years ago... peekaboo Studio's Photographers vision and photography presence is so outstanding... They have so many creative ideas which make a mom to be and new born, feel so special and beautiful.. just wow experience with the team. Must recommend.

I recently had my professional photos done with Nancy Rothstein. She was excellent and I am…read moregrateful to have come across her. She is both super professional and easygoing, and she made the experience go surprisingly smoothly her studio is very comfortable, she is kind and genuinely caring, and she is competent. I would say she is there, at the top of her game.

I've worked with Nancy a few times, for personal headshots and also to photograph my team when I…read moreowned my own company. The resulting photographs are always stunning, beyond my expectations; she makes me look so good, and I don't usually photograph well! But I especially appreciate her working style. She's professional and skilled, knows exactly how to get what I want while composing a great photo, but she's also flexible, open to ideas, and fun and comfortable to work with. I came in with a vague idea of what I wanted, and through some easy simple conversation and trying some things, we were able to land on exactly the right mix of poses, backgrounds, and outfits. I highly recommend Nancy!

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We are so happy we chose Laura to take our maternity photos! Laura was professional, responsive,…read moreand helpful throughout the entire process. She recommended the perfect location for our shoot based on the style of photos we wanted to take. We had a blast during the photoshoot! My husband and I usually feel awkward getting our photos taken, but Laura made us feel right at ease. She also did great with our crazy pup running around! When we received our photos, we were blown away. They were exactly what I was looking for and I loved how Laura took advantage of the natural lighting. The photos are gorgeous and we can't stop looking at them! Laura took some great "family" photos of us and our dog, too! She made sure to capture some great belly, partner, and solo-mommy shots. We thrilled with Laura's work and look forward to using her services again soon when the baby is born for newborn photos!