I have used this company twice, once for Halloween and again for Christmas photos. Each time Kate, David and associates have been extremely kind and thoughtful. They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and welcomed. They were so professional and considerate, especially with my son who is under 1 years old. If you are looking for beautiful work, professionalism, warmth, and a family-oriented company, then please used Milk & Lily. read more

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This is my second time now working with David and he is nothing but amazing! I had my baby shower at his studio, as well as attended beautiful baby showers here. This most recent time, I did a first birthday photo shoot for my son and it turned out absolutely beautiful. I will be using him for all future shoots! read more

We got the mini session with Santa this year. It was a great experience as smooth it can be with the two toddler under the age of 4. The pictures came out so pretty, the quality and overall color of the photos were so pretty! read more

The photographer is a specialist in newborn photos and this was evident in his gentle handling of our babies and his ability to capture the cutest portraits of them and our family. These photos will definitely be featured in our home. Highly recommend!! read more

We had our newborn photos done with Milk + Lily and had an overwhelmingly positive experience! Ashlyn and David are both so personable and made sure to tailor the experience to our interests, needs, and hopes for our photos. David is also so great with our newborn! I was so impressed at his ability to ca her and capture such a precious time in our lives. We plan to return for future milestone sessions :) read more

David (photographer and owner) made us feel so comfortable for our maternity shoot. We showed him examples or types of photos we liked and he totally nailed it. We have yet to see the final photos, but with a glimpse on the camera, I'm excited to see them. read more

THANK YOU SO MUCH Milk + Lily!! Our first family photos were UNBELIEVABLE!! I am so excited for our baby's Christmas Card debut this year, David helped capture the most perfect pictures of our new family!! I couldn't help but tear when I opened them all!! So many good ones!! Thank you again so so much ! read more

I joined for the ribbon cutting of their new studio grand opening. Lovely little studio and very friendly owners and staff. Beautiful portfolios of baby, maternity, wedding and engagement photography. Great group if people with good hard and soft skills. I look forward to referring clients and friends here. read more

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If you're looking for a photographer who is as versatile as a Swiss Army Knife, look no further! David is an artist. I've had headshots captured before, but they're outdated and needed a refresh. David listened to what I wanted, how I'd like to come across in photos, and he executed on all fronts. The session was fun, energetic, and most importantly he put me at ease. I didn't know what to expect when I returned for the headshot viewing, but I was amazed at how every photo turned out. He also has an eye for capturing the right moment that conveys a story. I'm using my headshots for print and digital platforms and he understood that and presented me with various options to use for years to come! Thank you David for being you! I'll see you again in a few years when I need another headshot refresh! read more

SOO today was my daughters 1st photo shoot. I called this morning he was nice enough to make the arrangements to take us in same day. We got there and he was soo welcoming has a personality that makes you feel excited , he made this experience soo enjoyable. He will not give up on giving you the best piixtures his excitement excited all of you . He had the best advise for pictures. Also he's very FAST to having the pictures ready for you to view and he does a fantastic set up for you when you view the pictures . Over all it was amazing I could get into soo much more details but overall YOU WILL NOT BE UNSATISFIED . With the whole experience I can't wait to come in again and I can't wait to recommend people to him and hear of there experiences. I'll update when I get my pics!!!! I'm soooo excited read more

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Our family had a perfect experience with Milk + Lily Portrait Co. David not only produced some great photos of our family but was also extremely easy to work with. It was an amazing experience from getting everything set up through Casey to working with David and his 'protege', Brennan. Huge Thank You and Highly Recommended!!! read more

We had our yearly Christmas photos taken during a lockdown, outside in the rain, and David got AMAZING shots! He got all my 3 boys smiling and happy for numerous pictures. He was professional, reliable, and easy to work with! read more

The cutest boutique with the friendliest owners! They put together adorable outfits for my daughter. Would definitely recommend and visit again! read more

Surprised my wife with a holiday photo shoot. We ended up doing a shoot in the studio due to time of day / weather. David Sachs was our photographer and was amazing. He was patient with us non-photographic people and walked us through comfortable ideas. He even got our dog to focus and pay attention! We will definitely be going back for our next photo shoot. read more

Milk + Lily Portrait Co. - Session Photography Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

I came in with two of my friends for pictures with Santa during Walnut Creek's Holiday Stroll. They were offering a free photo shoot with one free edited digital picture. The experience was great and the studio is very nice. I then went back into the studio to see my proofs and choose my free digital picture. One of the photographers, David, was in the studio and was friendly and professional. I had a great time meeting him and viewing my photos on their projector screen from the comfortable couch. I will definitely keep them in mind for my future photography needs! Thank you Milk + Lily! read more

Highly recommend Milk and Lily! We just got photos done with our 5 month old and the photos are amazing! David was able to capture his personality. The hardest part was trying to decide which photos we wanted because all of them were so good. The quality of the photos are incredible. But more than that, the whole staff at Milk + Lily are so kind and caring. It's very apparent that they all love what they do! We will be back for more! read more

This is a NEW cute little studio right in the Walnut Creek downtown area. It's super easy to schedule a session and they totally understand working with young kids - they are flexible on session timing and you don't feel like you are rushed like with some other places I have been. Kids don't work like that, right?! I was very happy with our 'Mommy and me' session that we did, really cute photos that we will cherish forever! You should definitely stop by and try them for your next portrait session! read more

My wife and I brought our newborn to Milk + Lily to do a Valentine's Day mini photo shoot. We had a great experience. Everyone involved was amazing. We loved the proofs sent to us where we had many great pictures to choose from. We liked the fact that the studio was in downtown Walnut Creek with an easy parking lot right next to the door. We would definitely recommend using Milk + Lily and will be back in the future to document baby girls milestones. read more

So happy to have found Milk and Lily. We did a mini session for $99 dollars with a valentines day theme. My 6 week old was as happy as could be while being shot on the propped set. Baby girl was very comfortable and content. Everyone who was in the studio was great. I would definitely recommend using milk and lily for all new parents. We are so excited to get our proofs and will no doubt be back! read more

A few years ago I had the delight of being around Kate as she was doing wedding photography, and when I saw the end results, I knew she had amazing work! She was also super friendly, and her energy and demeanor seemed like it would put any couple getting married at ease! My wife and I were looking to do a maternity photoshoot since we were awaiting the birth of our second child, but unlike the first go-round, we would now have a rambunctious almost 5 year old that we also wanted in the pictures. We were hoping for great, memorable pictures, that knew we needed a photographer that could have the creativity to produce great results while working with our very independent little guy with his own ideas. Kate was perfect for the job. She had the perfect blend energy to match our 4 year old's, and mellowness real in back when we needed to focus on getting the shot. She provided some items to help keep him occupied so we could get those very special photographs of just my wife and I, and when it was time for him to be in the pictures, she managed to get him interested in posing for the pictures and following directions. She snapped off a ton of pictures and I thought at the end, we would end up getting some good ones, but there are really so many that looked outstanding! Kate really shined when it came to taking pictures of our son by himself, and the results were glorious! The group shots were fabulous too, but she had really done such a wonderful job at making our son feel like becoming a big brother is the best thing ever and brought out the biggest smiles. I can not say enough good things about Kate at Milk & Lily Portrait Co., I am extremely pleased with our photos from her, and I HIGHLY recommend utilizing their services if you want an amazing experience with fantastic photos. I will be going back now that our daughter has arrived! read more

I couldn't have picked a better photographer for my daughters one year pictures. Very professional and warm atmosphere. I definitely felt like my daughter was born to be a model with such eye capturing pictures and the photographer definitely knows how to bring the pictures to life. I had an idea of what I thought I wanted the pictures to look like but he definitely exceeded my expectations and truly opened my mind to what professional photography is supposed to be. They definitely made me feel like my daughter was the most beautiful little girl in the world. Most awesome experience and feeling a parent could ever have. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

Although we arrived well after the photo session was over at the Clayton pumpkin patch this year, David graciously invited us to take photos. I was with my four-year-old son, and not only did we have a blast taking the photos, but they've turned out beyond anything I could've asked for. I highly recommend David and his team, and I'm so excited and thankful for his work. They just opened up a gorgeous studio in Walnut Creek! Definitely check them out! read more

This review is long over due but this place is just great! Kate is the sweetest and was so great with my daughter. We were first introduced to Milk and Lily during Halloween and amid all of the chaos of the free session we still had a great time and David was able to capture an adorable picture of me and my daughter. We ended up coming back for a cake smash session and can I just say Kate's response time to get it scheduled was QUICK! It was a great session and got some amazing photos. We had fun and never felt rushed. I reccomend Milk and Lily to friends and will continue to do so. Looking forward to our next session! read more

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My daughter had her senior portrait done at Milk & Lily, and they turned out beautiful. The photos feel genuine, not staged or posed. At the studio, the atmosphere was relaxed, fun, and welcoming. She had her makeup done beforehand by Ashlyn and photos taken by David. I think anyone would be hard pressed to find a studio that is as inviting as this one. read more

David has a great eye for getting photos just right! We love our newborn photos and enjoyed the entire experience! Would highly recommend!

As someone who loves photos and documenting life's milestones, it was very important to me to have great pictures to celebrate our first child coming into the world and everything after. I had the privilege of doing maternity photos with David, which those looked so great, that I booked the watch me grow package. I'm so happy I did! My sweet baby is now over a year and I have so many wonderful pictures of her and it's so great to have professional photos of her to capture all of the changes. Not only do I have great photos, but once you book a session with David, it's like he becomes your new friend! Our daughter even responds well to him, which makes pictures even cuter! I'm already trying to think of the next excuse for when we can get more photos done! I certainly have found my go to family photographer and hiring him was a great decision! read more

Completely in LOVE with my portraits from Kate Cohen (Holtzen). They are so ethereal and beautiful. My entire experience was perfect, from showing up to the photo shoot and a couple of weeks later, viewing the photos in the studio. I cried because they were so well done and wanted to purchase ALL of them! Kate really captured the beauty, joy and essence of my sweet daughters. I will never have another photographer, Kate is TRULY the best! read more

If you are anywhere near Walnut Creek, you've got to work with the crew at Milk + Lily. My wife, 3 kids, and I had the BEST studio photography session ever! Kate is the studio manager who is super professional and down to earth. Mary who was with photography support, was super helpful in playing with the kiddos during down time + helping them look at the camera. The person who stole the show was our actual photographer named David. He had a rhythm down and made it very easy for us to take our Christmas + Family photos. He was always smiling and came up with creative ways to position our family, support with various poses, and encouraged high energy in a relaxed setting. You feel as if you'd be just hanging out talking but it's a full on photo session going down. Look no further if you're seeking a professional, relaxed, and fun studio photography experience because Milk + Lily has all of the above boxes checked! read more

David and team are an absolute gem of a find. They were so wonderfully patient with our daughter during our photo session. I cannot recommend them enough for family photos. The atmosphere was laid back and there were a lot of laughs and they started slow, really allowing our daughter to come out of her shell. We honestly couldn't decide which photos we liked best, they were all that great! We can't wait to be back at Milk + Lily to capture some more special moments! read more

We had the opportunity to work with David earlier today for a Christmas photo shoot for my 2.5 month old son and the photos are absolutely amazing. The team was fantastic and were able to capture moments I couldn't even imagine... my son's first time rolling! I would highly recommend David at Milk + Lily to any family looking for photos! We will definitely be back and can't wait to see what else they can capture as our son grows up! read more

We loved our photos! I was super impressed at how good David was with our two kids - he was able to get some amazing photos of both of them and of all of us as a family as well! I'd definitely recommend milk + lily! read more

This is the fourth time that we have done pictures with Kate (wedding, maternity, new baby and now one year pictures), and as much as I want to say each time was better than the last, they have all been wonderful and amazing experiences. She somehow finds a perfect balance of professional photo wizard and laid back best friend who is just hanging out with you and your spouse/kids/dog/etc and just happens to have a camera with her to capture the moment. She is fantastic with kids and very understanding and accommodating that life happens (we were late, baby was a little cranky, both seemed to be no problem for her). We are so lucky to have Kate as our little family's photographer, and we look forward to many more sessions in the future! read more

Have you ever gone somewhere saying you were just going to drop in for 5 minutes, but then you end up spending the rest of the afternoon there because it was so much fun? Well, that's what happened when I first stepped into Milk & Lily. I walked in with my 3-year-old daughter intending just to peek in and check out the studio before meeting with my husband and our other daughter. When I walked in, I was immediately greeted by the kindness of David and Kate. My 32-week pregnant belly and I took a seat on the couch as they entertained my 3-year old who was comfortably making herself at home with the books and blocks while I perused the amazing photographs and albums of weddings, family photos and newborns. I immediately knew why the photos I was viewing were so natural, genuine and full of personality. It was because when you are with David and Kate you can just be yourself. They are sweet, funny, creative and just love their craft. By the time I called my husband and 5-year old daughter to come to the studio I had already decided I wanted to have a family maternity shoot done there. I had no intention of doing a maternity shoot, but with David there to take care of us I felt like it would be a missed opportunity not to. Two hours, 2 cups of hot chocolate and lots of laughs later, we walked out with a maternity family photo session on the books, along with a separate newborn session. Fast forward a few weeks later to the maternity family photo shoot...it was like hanging out at your friends house! We ate donuts, blew some bubbles, jumped around and laughed some more. All the while David was working his magic and taking these amazing shots as my family and I just moved from one thing to another without any awkward posing or forced smiles. If you want to capture real moments and genuine emotions (which is so hard to to do with little kids) then come to Milk & Lily. David and Kate are extremely professional, personable and prompt in their work. Within a few days, we had our edited photos ready for sharing. We are excited to come back again for the newborn shoot when our new addition makes his appearance. We have found our new family photographers for life! read more