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

Truly the best of the best! Not only did the photos come out absolutely stunning and perfect (and…read moreI'm a tough critic) but during the photo shoot, Christina was SO lovely. We had our two little daughters and she made them feel so comfy and they were laughing a ton. It was quick and painless and could not recommended enough.

Today my sister took her family to take photos and the experience was absolutely amazing!!!! Linda…read moregave us top tier costumer service, okay? And her skills are immaculate. I love the various selection of packages they have and their ability to also give you digital photos. Excellent value for your money. The only thing I'd add if I were them is the ability to pay for additional poses within your package. Nevertheless, the pictures came out amazing and we'll definitely be back.

My favorite place to take pictures. Been coming here since I graduated High School and took my…read moregraduation portraits! Now to bringing my daughter in for Mami & Me pictures, Christmas pictures, etc! Linda and her family are the best in the Bay! So many packages, backgrounds, options in general. They offer prints, digitals, custom shirts, chains, the list goes on! I moved to the valley almost 5 years ago and I'll still take the drive every year for any photos I need, because I love this place that much! It's cash only, however, they do accept Zelle/Cash App so keep that in mind. Walk ins only!

We worked with Heather for our son's newborn photos when he was about 15 days old. Heather was very…read moreeasy to communicate with. She spoke to me over the phone when I was researching photographers and also communicated quickly over text. As a first-time mom, I was concerned that my son would be non-stop crying during the session. Heather was extremely patient with us and our baby. We had to stop several times for feeding and changing diapers, and Heather was so kind and gentle with our newborn. She never rushed us and the session flowed based on my son's needs, which I truly appreciated. The photos turned out so beautiful, and all our family members love them! I am so happy with how many different looks she put our son in, and I can't choose a favorite photo! The quality of the photos is AMAZING; better than all other professional photos I've ever taken. We will surely come back for more photos when our family grows!

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!

Ella is a delight to work with! she has made me feel so comfortable in front of a camera!…read more We are always bouncing ideas off each other and they are always executed better than I ever could have imagined.

I just wanted to write in an update. I had such a great experience working with Ella a few years…read moreago, that I knew I could trust her to create some incredible maternity portraits for me. Pregnancy was rough, but I knew I wanted to record and honor the work my body was doing. Looking back at these pictures I'm in awe. Ella, these are some of my favorite pictures of all time and they will be treasured forever.

Working with Ben was the best experience I've ever had with a photographer. From the moment I met…read moreBen, he was very welcoming and did a great job explaining the ins and outs of the shoot. Ben's techniques really relaxed me and helped us capture amazing shots. My headshots came out fantastic, and I've been able to book several jobs off of them alone! I will definitely be back when it's time to update my shots. Thanks Ben!

Ben is an amazing photographer he know what he's doing he know how to make things less awkward I…read morewould 100% recommend him to do any kind of photography because it great at it

Lisa is known as the best in the San Francisco Bay Area for a reason. I last shot with Lisa two…read moreyears ago. I trust her so much there was no doubt I would return and it just happened that I needed some updated looks so here we are. She understands the entertainment industry and what is needed for headshots that garner attention. She makes the sessions fun with her approachable personality and charisma. She is such a genuine person and a joy to collaborate with. I highly recommend her to those looking to upgrade their headshots and get to booking in 2026.

This is my 3rd session with Lisa- she is very professional, fun and has great energy start to…read morefinish- you will love your shots! highly recommended!

With all 5-star reviews, it's not like Clayton really *needs* another one, but he deserves it…read moreanyway. I needed headshots for work, and I definitely needed something way more professional than me trying to do it myself. I found Clayton, and he took care of me. I got great shots to choose from; he did touch-ups on the final photos that I wanted, and they look great. Strongly recommend. He does a great job!

I met Clayton Mitchell while checking in on a staging project we recently completed for a builder…read more At the time, he was shooting headshots for visiting brokers and kindly invited me to step in for a session. Clayton's calm, patient demeanor immediately put everyone at ease--the clear mark of a seasoned professional. He skillfully guided us through natural poses, and the resulting photos were crisp, vibrant, and delivered remarkably fast. In a world increasingly crowded with generic AI-generated headshots, Clayton's work captures genuine, authentic human connection. I highly recommend him for any photography needs where true quality and authenticity matter.

My husband and I worked with Alison for our April wedding and engagement photoshoots and we could…read morenot recommend her more highly! From the beginning, Alison was professional, flexible, and easy to communicate with. We originally arranged for an engagement shoot with 2 locations, but due to weather issues, we had to reorganize. Alison offered to do a second engagement shoot at the second location and accommodated our schedule as we were planning our Bay Area wedding from out of town. We were so appreciative of her flexibility and her ability to make us feel comfortable during the planning process and in front of the camera. We chose Alison because we wanted a photojournalistic eye to capture the feelings we shared with our guests and she absolutely delivered. Her photos show both her expert eye and her ability to adjust to various lighting conditions while preserving a true-to-color look, a skill that I value highly since our venue had both outdoor and dimly lit indoor components. Working with someone who has years of experience in the SF/Bay Area as a wedding photographer made the wedding planning process much less stressful. She provided great insight in adjusting our timeline as well as selecting locations for our day of photos. On the day of, she provided a calming and professional aura that helped us both stay as relaxed as possible. She even drove me to our first look location to help simplify the logistics of the day. In the end, we received our photos about 3 weeks after our wedding date and absolutely love them. Alison is a gem in the wedding industry and we are so glad that we worked with her for our wedding.

My wife and I were so lucky to have Alison as our photographer for our wedding. Everything about…read moreAlison went so far beyond what we could've dreamed of. Her photographic eye and style are incredible, as is evidenced by the photos she took and by the way she made her way around our wedding looking for great photos. She also was so kind and fun to be around during the wedding itself--no one tells you how much of your wedding you'll spend with your photographer! We really can't recommend her enough.

Matt is a wonderful photographer and gave me many options for a professional headshot. He keeps the…read moreprocess simple, works quickly and the photos turned out wonderfully! Also gave suggestions for outfits etc. Lovely studio space, fast response time and very easy to schedule online. Also, great pricing options!

Matt took the time to look me up before we met to get a sense of what I did for work and what types…read moreof photographs I would need. He gave good suggestions during the shoot to improve the shots and was generous with his time. Parking was easy and it was easy to get into the building on the day of my shoot. He confirmed the week of for the location. Thanks Matt! Glad I get to show off my new professional headshots!

My wife and I got married this past December, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding…read morephotographer, Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera. I actually found Jennifer after searching online for photographers in San Francisco and her work immediately stood out. Her style felt fresh and unconventional -- more documentary and journalistic than traditional -- and I especially loved her use of black and white photography, which was a big reason we chose her. The day started at our hotel, where she jumped between our separate rooms to capture my wife and me getting ready. Before she had even gotten to our rooms, she had already scouted the perfect location for our first look. The moment was absolutely incredible, and she handled everything; we didn't have to do a thing but follow her lead. That professional confidence continued at City Hall. She has a masterful familiarity with the building. She took full control of the shoot, guiding us as she told us exactly where to stand, how to pose, and where to move next so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. As a photographer myself, I really appreciated her confidence and professionalism. All we had to do was follow instructions and be present. She knows San Francisco City Hall inside and out -- the lighting, the angles, the timing, and the key locations that truly matter -- every shot felt deliberate and it showed. The technical skill here is top-notch-- the compositions were beautiful, the balance of each frame was spot-on, and her gorgeous color grading. We received around 300 images, and the quality is so consistent that I plan to print every last one of them in large format to ensure we have a permanent physical archive. When we received the final package, we were so touched -- she sent our photos on a beautiful USB drive along with printed images, some sweets, and other thoughtful details. It was the perfect finishing touch to a genuinely wonderful experience. If you're getting married at City Hall -- or anywhere in San Francisco -- Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera is exceptional. Thank you Jennifer! Laura and Junior.

We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day and A Girl and A Camera Photography!…read moreFrom start to finish, Jennifer and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, attentive, and so easy to have around on such an important day. What we absolutely loved was Jennifer's eye for the little moments. Beyond the portraits and formal shots, she captured the quiet glances, the spontaneous laughter, and all the small details that made our wedding day feel like ours. We can't recommend Jennifer highly enough!