Paws and Play Studio captures still moments of my dogs that says everything about them!…read more I had two dogs to join Andrea and her assistant for two separate photo shoots since I wanted two separate locations. What's pawsitively pawesome +'s: + Skill. I have a one year old pup and a senior dog. She commanded their attention in both still and active shots. They responded to her very well. The 1-1/2 year old is especially easily distracted but Andrea managed to have my pup's attention in all our action shots. + Memorable moments. The pictures are priceless--I wanted them all. Even my friends who know my two dogs very well were impressed and said the essence of my dogs were captured in the photos. + Timely. Andrea and her assistant showed up on time and made time for the right shot. Andrea didn't mind getting down on the ground to get a dog eyes' view! And during the pandemic, she and her assistant wore masks. + Action shots. I was worried that my younger dog would run off and not pay attention. My worries were unfounded as I saw my dog run to her over and over again. Not once did my dog run off to chase a bird or sniff something on the grounds. Every single time she ran to Andrea to give her the perfect action shot! + No pressure. During our viewing session, Andrea patiently allowed me to view the proofs and select my favorites. Not once did she try to push any of the images or packages onto me. We also scheduled a follow up call to allow me to narrow my final options. + Dogs don't lie. Both of my dogs responded favorably to her. In fact my younger pup tried to follow her home. That tells me everything. I had a very positive experience with Paws and Play Studio from our initial consultation to our end product. Everything was delivered as expected with no surprises. Andrea did not disappoint. She captured the character and essence of my dogs on digital and print. Those images are priceless and to have the right person to take care of your dog and your memories is an investment. My dogs and I are happy to have found Andrea at Paws and Play Studio!

Andrea has been a joy to work with - we are lucky enough to have had two sessions with her. We won…read morethe first session through a fundraiser with Copper's Dream Rescue where our handsome pup Kuma got photographed for their 2021 calendar. Andrea immediately made us all feel at ease and Kuma fell in love with her and her treats. We left our shoot feeling like we'd made a new friend! When we met with Andrea to view the photos she took, I immediately started tearing up watching the slideshow. At the time, our pup Kuma had been on steroids and various other medications for many months and hadn't been his true, energetic self. Seeing him running and smiling in the photos made my heart swell and eyes fill with happy tears. We were so pleased with our time with Andrea that we booked a second session so we could include our other pup, Cali (she had been at puppy training for the first photo shoot). Our second photo shoot was just as much fun as the first - we wanted Andrea to capture some family portraits of us as well as candid shots of both Kuma and Cali. She couldn't have done a more spectacular job. The photos we have bring us so much joy and happiness. Andrea is professional, sweet, and funny. She does a beautiful job capturing both candid and posed moments. We could not recommend her more highly. She is one of the best in the Bay Area and we hope to work with her again in the future!

We have booked Nadya for 4* photo shoots and we were so happy with her work all 4* times. We will…read morecontinue to work with her every year as our family photographer! When you find a photographer that just understands your aesthetics, you keep them! I have nothing but amazing things to say about her work ethic, character and talent! I highly recommended her to all my friends and family! *I miscounted at 3 but we really did 4

Nadya took my maternity photos in 2022--all you need to do is see her work to see how professional,…read moreand how beautiful her work is. I will definitely call on her again if I ever need family or maternity photography. Thank you Nadya for the memorable photos and a smooth + painless session!

I'm usually the one behind the camera, but one day I picked up my photo album and realized that I…read morehave pictures of everyone but me. Not even a good one to be found in case I were to go missing and someone needed one for the back of a milk carton! Ha! So I worked with Ava to put together some portraits. We met out at a location in the Woodside area and she had a really great eye for creating a background. I'll admit that I'm totally awkward in front of the camera. I have no idea of what to do with myself but Ava gave me great direction and made me feel at ease. I arranged for delivery via a DVD and it came not too long after the shoot. The packaging and her communication that came with the DVD were so professional and I was very pleased with her work. She has got a natural talent and now I've got some great photos Thanks Ava!!

We are probably Family #1,457 that has taken pictures at Belmont's Twin Pines Park this month…read morealone, but Ava did such a wonderful job making our photos look unique and intimate that you would think we were in some remote forest toting around our seven-month-old. She has a great laid-back personality that made us feel at ease....to the point where at the end of the shoot, we asked if she'd be okay with taking a picture of us leaving our kid at the Safe Surrender door at the fire station. Most photographers (especially those with children) would at the very least give us a cocked eyebrow at the request, but Ava didn't even bat an eye and said, "Let's do it!" The result were some great shots that we'll use to remind our son when he's older and bratty that we had the chance to leave him, but decided to keep him anyway. :-) Ava came highly recommended by moms on local message boards and mother's clubs, and I can see why. She offers very reasonable pricing (where you get to keep a CD of images vs only getting a few prints), quick turnaround time (our CD was done within the week!), and great images. Thanks Ava!

I was in a mad dash to find a photographer for our wedding. It had grown from plans at city hall to…read morea gathering at a church with 120+. I found Jacqy here on Yelp after sorting through some of the stuffier looking options (and frankly silly expensive). I first checked out her portfolio and saw it was just would I preferred, soft, beautifully lit, minimally edited and candid. She responded quickly with a super reasonable quote and after a phone call I knew I had my photographer! She communicated as much as I needed and was punctual at the event, getting set and ready without any fuss. I had said it was a laid back vibe and I really just wanted someone with photo-ninja skills to document the very important day and she delivered! Gorgeous preparation shots of my bride to be, amazing angles and light control for the ceremony and then the photoshoot in the park next door was the icing on the cake! She hung around for the reception silently taking shots as everyone had a blast. I couldn't recommend her enough and have to say that I feel very fortunate to have found her!

I am a wedding photographer in the bay area and from an artist-to-artist standpoint, working with…read moreJacqy has been amazing! She has the true artistic eye and is also very easy going, easy to work with. She has done a few behind-the-scene video projects for me and I am truly blown away every time! Seeing her mind at work is also an amazing sight. She pays attention to detail and I'm able to learn from it all of the time. Her rates are competitive and I highly recommend working with her!

Every photo is a WINNER!!…read more Just got the photos back from our wedding in April. They are everything we wanted and more! My husband and I are both so pleased! I knew Janae was the one immediately. As soon as I looked at her Instagram account I fell in love with her style. I asked for specific photos and she accomplished them effortlessly. Julia was terrific, too! Janae and Julia worked very well as a cohesive team. Janae and Julia's photos are flawless! From start to finish Janae nailed it. The website is absolutely gorgeous with a beautiful layout of our special day. I wish the website could be memorialized forever. Janae is prepared, thorough, and delivers exquisite, timeless photos I'm going to cherish for the rest of my life. The photos impeccably unfold special moments and tell a comprehensive story. The photos exude happiness and make me feel good. Every time I look at them I'm able to experience our wedding again and again. Thanks for everything, Janae! We appreciate you!

Absolutely loved the photos that Janae and her assistant, Lacey, took for my wedding. It was such…read morean important part of the wedding day - that we would be able to save some of the incredible memories - and they were able to do just that! I am extremely happy with their work - they were professional, understanding, patient, and so very talented. I would hire them again and again. Thank you so much Janae!

We couldn't be happier with the experience we had with Brianna Caldwell Photography…read more Brianna made our family feel at ease right away. With her guidance, the session felt fun, relaxed, and natural, and she captured joyful moments that we will treasure forever. One of our favorites was a father-daughter dance, beautifully framed in amazing light. Beyond her skill with the camera, Brianna is warm, kind, and a joy to work with. I especially appreciated how she listened to what we wanted while also offering thoughtful, playful, and creative suggestions. She has a great eye for composition. Her editing and attention to detail were excellent--she really thought of the little things. We were thrilled with the final images and received so many compliments on the photos. Highly, highly recommend!

Working with Brianna was such a pleasure!…read more She communicated well, was on time, great with my daughter, provided suggestions for locations and was prompt with the final photos. Me and my husband are awkward taking pictures. She made us feel comfortable instantly! We are so happy with the results! She's worth every penny! Highly recommend!

We had the absolute pleasure of working with Marissa as our photographer in Hawaiʻi, and we…read morecouldn't recommend her more highly. She captured our first family vacation photos with our baby, and the experience was truly seamless from start to finish. From our very first contact, Marissa was super professional, responsive, and incredibly easy to communicate with. On the day of the shoot, she went above and beyond--she even picked up my lei pōʻo from another vendor early in the morning at 6am so we could focus entirely on our family and the moment. During the session, she was warm, calm, and so easy to talk to, which made the experience feel natural and stress-free (especially important when photographing a baby!). Her turnaround time was faster than expected, and when we received the gallery, we were blown away--the photos turned out absolutely beautiful and captured our family so perfectly. These images mark such a special milestone for us, and we'll treasure them forever. If you're looking for a photographer in Hawaiʻi who is talented, dependable, and genuinely thoughtful, Marissa is amazing.

Just wanted to make a quick shoutout to Marissa HB for doing an amazing photoshoot for us! I…read moresearched high and low for a photographer that we would possibly like and just felt a great vibe with her from the start. We had such an amazing time and our kids felt so comfortable that they were their true genuine selves during our time together. She was also so communicative with us and we felt super confident in our photoshoot every step of the way. We love our photos and how she captured such beautiful memories for us. We couldn't recommend her enough for getting some timeless photos of your family that you'll cherish forever! Reach out to her asap!

Melika truly has an eye for capturing such special moments! I've hired her for two large baby…read moreshowers one in May 2018 and one in June 2018. She did a phenomenal job on both of them and we are so pleased with the pictures. It's important to note I'm quite the photographer at most family events and parties and I'm very picky with picture quality and design and choice of color, blur, depth and proximity. She impressed me with all the photos she took. Melika is also very warm. She was very accommodating and creative with my 3 year old son to get him to take pictures and I'll always appreciate that. Melika is so talented. I highly recommend her. I've hired her for my birth photography and I'm so elated to share this experience with her and have her capture one of the best days of my entire life bringing my daughter into the world. Like any wonderful photographer, expect 2-4 weeks for pictures or longer during wedding season. Her end product is so worth the wait and I appreciated her keeping me in the loop about the estimated time frame. Melika is prompt. She's intuitive and she has great priority skills during a party. She's attentive to your needs and desires for photography. She's kind and generous and most importantly she has a passion for what she does and it's evident upon her arrival and time she spends with you. Thank you Melika!

Melika is an amazing photographer with the gift of the photography eye. I was fortunate to meet…read moreMelika through Rachel Levine and able to have her photograph our wedding. I am excited to post our photos from her later! :) We loved her energy, jokes, and all around helpful nature. I would recommend her to anyone considering her services.