​Misti is such a fun and amazing photographer! She really knows how to make you feel comfortable in front of a camera. She has shot two events for me, once for a big birthday party had I, then for a couple's photos session. Both times she captured photos I didn't even realize she did. It was like she was everyone and totally hidden at the same time...which I think might be the perfect combo in a photographer. She was fun to be around and made everyone feel so much at ease. I never felt nervous or funny having my photo taken with her. And the end result was AMAZING!!! We love the photos so much that it's been so hard to choose what we want to print, post and share! She is truly lovely. You will adore working with her!! ​ read more

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Photo shoot with Misti Layne-- sounds like a porno but I actually found Misti on Yelp and hired her to do head shots for both my sister and myself. Not only does Misti do some great work but I think what distinguishes her from other photographers is how nice she is to work with. Everything from coordinating the shoot and the shoot itself was a pleasure. I hadn't done head shots before so I had no idea what to expect or what to do and Misti provided direction without it being too much (i.e. "give me sexy, you're an animal..."). When we got to look through all the photos from the session to choose the ones we wanted edited I wasn't entirely enthusiastic about how I looked. The photos were great but nothing I was entirely thrilled with. BUT after the final edits, that's what really made the head shots pop. I got a ton of compliments from friends and colleagues. So thrilled I finally got the chance to work with Misti and would definitely have her do another session or better yet an event because she's so fabulous to work with. read more

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We are so thankful for every intimate memory Misti and Gina (her 2nd photographer) captured for us to enjoy and reminisce over for years to come! On our wedding day, Misti brought sanity, sassiness, and a loving appreciation for each perfect and perfectly imperfect moment. She is a masterful photographer and an absolutely lovely friend. From our first meeting (at which my hubby got down on one knee and formally asked her to be our photographer) to our brilliantly fun shoot at Stern Grove to our big, emotionally wonderful wedding day in Napa, Misti has been a gift to us! We can't wait to do another shoot with her when the wee little ones come along! read more

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Misti is a true photography professional! She has a real eye for lighting and photo details while having the ultimate patience. She notices and captures details that many would not. She is willing to wait, crawl around on the ground, in the bushes and adjust until finding the perfect lighting, hair placement and spot. She is also a really fun and down to earth human I thoroughly enjoy working with. Highly recommend for portrait, wedding, life or site photography. read more

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After looking through numerous and numerous websites of headshot photographers in San Francisco, I ran into Misti's. Something about her work just stood out to me. After corresponding with her through email for a few days, I decided to hire her as my headshot photographer. I'm really glad I made the right decision. Posing for headshots can be really intimidating and uncomfortable, but Misti made the experience a completely success. She was really warm, gave great direction and had really great energy. It actually turned out to be a really fun experience and can't wait to do it again. There were so many usable photographs, I had really hard time deciding on which ones to use. I had a lot of different looks to pick from. She was also very accommodating when I asked if she could fix the color on of my final picks. (It turned out that my screen was just funky.) read more

Misti Layne is magic. Misti did a photo shoot with our two year old son in a style called essence images - basically the exact opposite of a stiff posed photo. It was perfect because it not only captured our son's playful, active, and curious spirit as he was doing his thing, but because getting our son to sit still for a photo would be nearly impossible. We met at the park and she snapped away while he fed the birds (Misti was thoughtful enough to bring the bread), climbed the stairs, and played in the sand. The photos are just precious - black and white and very dreamy. Every time I look at them, my heart melts. Usually my son knows when the camera is on him, but Misti was a pro. He relaxed right away because of her warm and friendly demeanor and she was able to take candid shots that truly convey our son's personality. My mom captured photos of me when I was little and they are so cherished, so not only do we love the photos Misti took of our son, but we know someday he will too. read more

My wife and I recently had our Big Fat Indian Wedding. It was a full 4 day affair and we were so blessed to have Misti as our photographer. We originally were only looking for a photographer for 2 of the 4 days but after meeting with Misti and looking at more of her work we knew that the investment was well worth it and we didn't want to have her miss one minute of the wedding. My wife and I are very non-traditional and we were seeking an artist for our wedding photographer. We're both very into artistic, funky and stylish art and we immediately fell in love with Misti's work. Not only did Misti take the time for two appointments prior to the first wedding and accommodated our very difficult and exhausting timeline to ensure we received all the pictures and shots that we wanted her skill with a camera is obvious. Misti really became a part of our family during the wedding and my wife and I would never hesitate to ensure we had her as our photographer even if it meant to move our dates around. With four days of wedding festivities we begged her to send us just a couple pictures before we left for the honeymoon....OMG the 2 pictures that she sent both belong on a magazine and I cannot believe that we even hestitated to hire her. Everyone on the island we went to was blown away by these two pictures and all I could think about was the rest of the shots that she was going to have for us when we got back home. She is absolutely amazing and her vision, her professionalism, her style, and her skill as an artist make her a major wow factor. And most importantly her personality made her one of the wisest and smartest decisions we made. We are both very blessed to have met her and watched her in action. She was every in site but you never even saw her which was exactly what we wanted from a photographer. Please feel free to contact us with any questions....if you were to have any. read more

I heart Misti Layne. She is stellar; her photographs speak for themselves; they make you stop and think. Take a look at her website. My words could not adequately describe what I feel about her work. She was the last (and cheapest) of three photographers we interviewed, and as soon as we met her, we knew she was the one. When looking at her albums, we felt as if we knew what the weddings were like: a Mexican wedding in a beautiful Catholic church, the wedding party in deep reds; a small wedding in Cape Cod-like setting: you felt you got a sense of what the wedding was like, w/o having to know anyone. Misti has a warm, fun, friendly, open personality that we connect with. At the end of the day we knew we would have gorgeous pictures. After all, you want to naturally smile at your photographer. She offers professional, high touch client oriented service, including being responsive by e-mail and phone, taking both digital and film (among our faves were shot with her Holga), and of course doing both color and black and white. If you like, and I recommend this, she will select the pictures for your album with your input and edits, of course. I tried selecting pictures myself and it was challenging given the sheer number of AMAZING pictures. Another plus is that in her 2010 packages she offers 3x5 prints (high quality) of every picture that she and her assistant take. Our wedding pictures are nothing short of stunning. Looking at my pictures is like reliving my wedding day over again. I cry and laugh looking at them, and am so amazed at what she was able to capture. She really captured our wedding. I could not get over how people who are normally not that photogenic looked just radiant. AND she got candids of our folks, which is pretty much a miracle because they can spot a camera from a mile away and immediately pose. My MIL loves her, and she's difficult to please. Our family and friends are raving about the pictures too. She used to be a model herself, so she knows what it's like to be on the other side of the camera; she uses this to her clients' advantage. Misti advertises herself as your photographer for life. I would hire her again for our next life event, if she'll have us! And of course I recommended her to friends. Hire her! You'll be just as thrilled. read more

Apparently I'm not the only person who thinks they're the most un-photogenic person on the planet. So finding and trusting a professional photographer to take head shots for marketing materials, web site, etc. was quite a project. After poring over Yelp reviews and photographer web sites, I found Misti. The Yelp raves about her were clue #1. Her gorgeous web site was clue #2. Her prompt response to my inquiry and friendly, authentic energy were clues #3 and #4. Willingness to accommodate my schedule and location: #5. But the whole "photo session" thing, and the permanence of the decision, still tugged at my worry-muscle... There are a lot of people out there with an expensive digital camera who call themselves a photographer. Heck, you just point and shoot, right? And if something looks goofy, just Photoshop it, right? WRONG. Misti is an artist and a professional through-and-through. Not only is she over-the-top talented, she's a genuinely good person. THIS is the temperament it takes to work with nervous brides!! And the results of her work are what it takes to be successful long-term. She even took some amazing pictures of my dog!! Who does that? (Smart, BTW -- I paid extra for those, and gladly). And here's the kicker: Misti communicates. Every single email I sent her was responded to in 24 hours or less. Usually a lot less. She kept or exceeded her promises every time. This is a person you can count on when you're nervous and have a lot to juggle. And do check out Misti's site. It says a lot about the quality of her work and the pride she takes in it. Now if you're like me, you're thinking "Hmmm.. if she's that good, she's probably expensive." Well, she's not. She ain't cheap, mind you, nor should she be. This isn't someone with a fancy camera and some VistaPrint business cards. This woman is a pro. A pro you will WANT to afford, and it won't be that tough. Promise. read more

I have known Misti for years, but was only recently able to work with her. She was AMAZING shooting a band up at the Fairmont Penthouse in San Francisco. 10 eclectic and beautiful musicians (The415s.com) and a short time frame. The photos are PERFECT, actually better than I imagined. Then she shot my CD cover and the photos are amazing. I can't wait to work with her again and will certainly be referring her to our wedding clients as well. Misti's a gem! read more

Misti is a wonderful, excellent photographer. She has a lovely manner that will put you at ease. Her fun conversation will elicit genuine smiles. She had the patience to shoot my 5.5 month old baby. I look forward to an opportunity to work with her again! She made me feel good about posing when I had a poochy belly from the pregnancy, lumpy chest from my nursing pads, and was exhausted from being up all night with the baby. That takes some serious skills! Some of the digital pictures I got came out with a skin tone that is a bit too pink. It was the first thing my husband noticed. read more

The boyfriends daughter needed some head shots and Misti did an incredible job. We had so many excellent poses from which to choose, and the shoot itself was a breeze! The best thing about the whole experience is Misti's wonderful personality!! Her great attitude and experienced eye helped bring out the best in her subject, and in the end that's what it's all about. UPDATE: She did some professional portraits and photos of my office that turned out wonderful. Because of her experience photographing people in all kinds of situations, she was able to find the best angle for me which really helped the whole outcome. My price included the images on CD which was great. I love Misti's work!! read more

Misti is fabulous! Misti did our wedding and engagement photos and my husband and I couldn't be happier.. Her warmth, enthusiasm and energy is contagious and it makes you glow in the pictures, truly! Our pictures turned out so wonderful and there was a nice variety of portaits vs candids. My husband hates getting his picture taken, but after our engagement pictures with Misti he told me what a great time he had! So, I couldn't recommend Misti enough. I can't wait to have another occasion arise again so I can work witih her! read more

Misti did a great job at our wedding. She was unobtrusive, easy to work with, and got us proofs withing a few weeks. The whole process was super easy, and she was willing to accommodate our weird contract requests. After she saw that there weren't a lot of photos (small wedding that happened very quickly), she made us a DVD slideshow free of charge. She also agreed to postpone our "engagement" shoot until sometime next year because we couldn't get our act together before the wedding. Thanks, Misti! P.S. Not sure what Natalie is so crazy over. Misti was very professional and followed our contract to the letter. She was even willing to change some terms I didn't agree with. I guess this goes to show the importance of reading what you sign. read more

There are lots of photographers out there, but Misti is a true professional. As a businessperson, I really respect when I get to work with people who are clear, honest, and upfront with pricing and deliverables - and that's Misti. Beyond the basics, she's fun to work with! I've chosen Misti for years for my business photography, and she's always done a phenomenal job of making me look good! I've happily referred her to friends, clients and colleagues, all with great results. read more

As can only be expected from her name, Misti is incredible. We started with a list of very strong wedding photo vendors recommended by our coordinator (who was incredible!) and there was not a photographer in there that we didn't like. However, we were drawn to Misti because her photo work appeared to just be a notch above all the rest. The pictures were a little clearer, a little brighter, and the moment was a little better. After we retained Misti, we had a fun time exchanging emails with her, explaining what we need, going through details, and her working with our coordinator to go through the nitty-gritty. We were able to clearly articulate what we wanted in a photographer, and she had no problem accommodating. When we hit day of, I can truly say Misti is exactly what we wanted. With her light and playful mood, she was fun to talk to and kept everyone happy. Most importantly, she had a wonderful way of blending in. We really didn't want a wedding photographer that was overly demanding or took us out of the moment. Misti was perfect in that she made it clear when she needed us, why, and kept it short. All other times, she was taking wonderful candid shots that turned out just beautifully. While working with Misti was a delight, the real deal and reason we hired her was for the photos. Recently, we received the photos, and our suspicions were proved correct: they are exceptional! We received nearly seven hundred of the most beautiful, wonderful photos we could imagine both in black and white and in color. Moments that I thought weren't captured are there, the moments I was hoping would come out, all came out beautifully. We thought our wedding was perfect - and now we have these perfect photos to prove it. Choosing a wedding photographer is a surprisingly stressful, difficult decision. You have to judge around character, quality of work, expenses, and tons of other metrics. In the end, I am so very glad that we went with Misti. She excelled in every metric and provided us with a product that made us so very happy. If you can afford her, hire her: You will never regret it. read more

See my previous review below. We paid $1,200 for wedding album we still don't have 7 hyears later and Misti has no qualms about keeping that money!! so unethical. Turns out, I was preggo at my wedding and got pregnant again when my first born was only eight month old. Contacted Misti to try to get our album done than and was quoted $1,000 more. My husband lost his job shortly thereafter and asked again for the refund. No luck. Here we are - 7 years later. We paid $1,200 for an album. Misti refuses to refund it - and this is after we paid $3,500 to have her at our wedding. We still have no album. Who keeps THAT much money and delivers NOTHING?!?!?!?!?!?! Here is Misti's note back for your reference: Yes, after that long a time they raise prices, I raise prices and I actually don't use that company much anymore. I can't even do an album for that price anymore. If we do that same one it will be about $2200. That would be a 12x12 with 18 pages and 40 images. If you want to stay closer to that 1200 credit I could do a 10x10 magazine style album with 16 pages and a monogram front and there are many color options. That one might be 100-200 more. I have to finalize the pricing if you are ok with that. A 12x12 in that style would be 300-400 more. There would also just be tax on that additional part as tax was paid on the original invoice already. Here is how awesome I THOUGHT she was: We hired Misti to photograph are wedding and couldn't be happier with the experience. Misti got the shots we wanted without the overly cheesy posed look of so many wedding photos. Both my (now) husband and I are camera shy and we were THRILLED with how many great shots she got. And it was fun to have Misti as part of our process -- she is smart and funny and fit right in with our friends and family. Absolutely a pleasure to work with her and we couldn't be more thrilled with the absolutely fantastic results. If I could give her more than five stars, I would in a heart beat. Ooh one more thing. When selecting a photographer for your wedding, don't skimp. The pictures are SO SO important (my sister made this mistake and has such big regrets). If you're considering Misti, HIRE HER, you will be so, so happy you did when the photos come back. read more

Misti is, quite simply, wonderful! After viewing her pix online, I knew she had talent and after meeting her, my fiance and I knew she was the perfect photographer for our wedding. She's friendly and open and easy to talk to and we all clicked right away. At the wedding she was great, got tons of pictures, even of the people who are typically difficult to photograph. She made everyone feel comfortable. When we got the pictures after, we were amazed! They were all so fantastic! We're still going through them now trying to put together the album and I'm not sure how it's all going to fit. read more

My photographer cancelled on me 2 months prior to my wedding, so needless to say, I went into panic mode! Fortunately, I found Misti, who was truly a blessing in disguise! She was so understanding to my situation and to my amazement, she was available and she met my budget. Not only is she an amazing photographer, but she is a true professional. She always replied to my emails within 24 hours, which was very comforting to a stressed bride. We had a strict timeline on the day of the wedding, and she adhered to the schedule with time to spare. She was like my day-of coordinator, in that sense. I had complete trust and faith in Misti, and the pictures that she took exceeded my expectations! It was very difficult to pick only 10% of the 1000+ pictures that Misti took for the album since there were so many good ones to choose from. I can't wait to see the finished product! read more

Working with Misti was a seamless process! We hired her for a corporate event we hosted in Napa and she was responsive, friendly, professional, reasonably priced. And most importantly, the photos turned out great! We look forward to working with her in the future. read more

Misti does wonderful work. She knows how to make people relaxed and almost forget they're being photographed. She did an excellent job photographing me and my daughter by capturing the essence of our spirits and close bond. Misti rocks!! read more

Whenever a camera points at me, I freeze up. I hate having my picture taken, but it was time to get new headshots for my business. Misti was responsive, professional and so much more. She saw how nervous I was so she said, "Want a beer?" After sitting and chatting in her cozy studio over a beer, I was completely at ease. Misti is not just a great photographer, she is warm, funny, and honest. THAT is why her pictures truly capture people's essence - because she 'gets them' and really listens to what they want. read more

I was not looking forward to getting a professional photo done but Misti made it painless. She took the pictures out in the neighborhood which made them more unique and less boring. I would highly recommend her to anyone. read more

Misti is AWESOME!!! Hands down. I'm one of those people that have greedily used Yelp for years without ever writing a review... but Misti is so amazing that I absolutely have to give her props (and my first review on Yelp). I've worked with Misti a couple of times (including my wedding in San Diego), and I will never hire anyone else. Several years ago, I hired Misti for the first time for my dad's 70th birthday bash based on all of the great reviews on Yelp. I had never worked with her or any professional photographer before, so I didn't know what to expect, especially since some of the photographers at my friends' weddings seemed to be intimidating and Nazi-ish, to put it mildly. Misti was SO easy to work with. She swooped in and, with us hardly even noticing her presence, she managed to take some of the most amazing photos that really captured the "joy" of the event. Not to mention, everyone looked amazing! When my husband and I were planning our wedding last year in San Diego, we wanted a photographer who could really capture the essence of the "celebration" rather than all of the posed photos (which is all we found locally). My husband suggested that I ask Misti to see if she could fly down, and she totally did! She flew down the day before the wedding to research the site so that she knew exactly what we needed to do day-of. I don't even remember spending that much time for photos during the wedding day (it was definitely quick and painless), but we ended up with nearly 2000 photos. And, they were all so great that it was basically impossible to pick our top 100 for an album. Any good photographer can take a great still/posed photo. It's not often you find someone that capture the true essence of an event through photographs AND be super personable and easy to work with. Misti is that rare find. read more

We had a horrible experience with Misti Layne Photography. When we went through the proofs, not only were the requested photos never taken, we requested a small amount of b/w, most of them were b/w. The real sad part......she took one photo of the bride by herself, and my daughter's head was cut off. All I have is her neck down with a dress on. Look further!!! read more

Yes, that is her real name. No, she was not in that adult movie you watched last night! Misti is an amazing photographer with a great sense of humor and warm personality that makes you feel totally at ease when being photographed. She looked out for her fellow girly girl by making sure not a hair on my head was out of place. What's great about her is that she is versatile and shoots everything from weddings, pets, babies, and lifestyle images. read more

Misti helped Yelp out during our Holiday Bash this December. She was professional yet fun, and very easy to work with. Most importantly, she managed to shoot a wide variety of our guests - some posed, some in the moment - all of which resulted in great photos that we'll be able to use on our blog (blog.yelp.com), in the press, etc. I'd have no hesistation recommending Misti's services in the future, for personal or professional reasons. read more

Misti is the kind of photographer who is so natural and amazing that she feels like she's been one of your best friends for years. We hired her for our wedding at Grace Cathedral followed by a reception at the SFYC across the bay and she captured the moments that make events like that so amazing and special. Looking back on our photos of the day, I can relive the laughter, the tears, the joy, the feeling of the wind in my hair and the smell of the flowers as I flip through our album which is precisely what I was hoping for when I selected someone to capture the day. We've referred her to countless friends and can't wait to have her come out to photograph the first addition to our little family! read more

Last year my husband and I decided to have professional photos taken of us so that we could give framed prints to our family for Christmas (we had gotten married at City Hall earlier in the year, so we didn't have traditional wedding pictures). We met Misti at Baker Beach and took a variety of photos, both black & white and color. My husband isn't a fan of being photographed, but she made him comfortable, and we ended up with a ton of great shots. I'd definitely work with Misti again. read more

Misti is the best! she did a fantastic job of photographing our wedding. she is really great to work with, we hardly knew she was there, yet she ended up taking all of these really great shots. i think of all our wedding vendors, i was the most happy with her and her awesome work. read more

Misti is the best, she knows just how to make you look good and her photo's are AMAZING! She has a great style and can catch some really cool candid shots, things that you just wouldn't see from other photographers. At our wedding we know that she was there but we didn't really see her and from the number of photos that we have she was all over the place. There is no other photographer in the Bay Area that I would hire, she will even tell you how to stand to shed a few pounds when taking a picture. We were confident that every shot was a keeper and were proved right when we got our proofs. read more

Misti is a pleasure to work with - professional & efficient & a sweetie - plus her work is fabulous. I was really happy with the headshot she took of me for my website, and her price was extremely reasonable. read more

I'm not going to divulge her skills at coercing the best expressions out of people here, but let's just say that Misti knows exactly what buttons to push to get that shining moment, especially with amateur models. Brilliant! Yelp Holiday Party, Yelp Photoshoot, she's done it all for us and doesn't disappoint. If her photography works for Yelp, then it will definitely work for you. Check out her site. Beautiful stuff. read more

Misti Layne is a wonderful photographer! We traveled to San Francisco from out of town, and we had found her through Yelp. She responded to my email the same day, and she was always very responsive as well as helpful and understanding. We had planned to marry in the park, but Misti emailed us a few days before to alert us to a large chance of rain the day of our marriage. She was happy to meet us at our Bed and Breakfast and do the photo shoot there. She was such a pleasure to work with, both my husband and I felt extremely at ease and confident that the pictures would be gorgeous. We just received the photos tonight, and we could not have hoped for better! They are simply beautiful!!! Thank you so much, Misti!! We wish you could photograph our reception here in Tampa too! read more

Misti is quite simply put, the most amazing photographer ever! My husband and I did 2 engagement shoots with her, AND she shot our wedding. We had interviewed several photographers prior to meeting Misti, and none came close to her dedication, artistic eye, and ability to capture the perfect moment! My husband can be somewhat camera shy, but Misti kept all of the shoots so relaxed and fun- our images came out with perfect natural expressions! Now, so many of her images grace our walls (and those of our families) and we relive the amazing memories everytime we see them! read more

Misti captured everything I wanted and more! I have the best photos of me with my yorkie that will last a lifetime! She was such a pleasure to work with (She is very friendly, warm and really enjoys what she does) ---I can't recommend her enough! read more

misti is a fabulous photographer. she was my wedding photographer and has also done some head shots for me for my business, portraits of my pugs, and pics of my daughter at 1 week old!!!! she has the warmest personality that puts her clients at ease - allowing their best side to shine! she has a great eye and is quick to catch those special moments. last weekend she photographed my friend's wedding. it's usually so tedious to take all the photos when you know you need to get to the reception...but misti made it fun for the bride and groom and the attendants. she even got all of us to run out into the freezing cold and jump on the cable car! but most importantly, misti's work speaks for itself! she gave me a box full of wedding photos. i was hoping to like 5 of the photos - i hate pics of myself. but i had a stack of about 75 of my favorites!!!!! i was amazed! misti is truly talented and i highly recommend her!! read more

Misti shot our wedding at SF City Hall and we were extremely pleased. She knows where to go and how to shoot us and the the results were fantastic. She was on time, she delivered the pictures on time and they look fantastic. She captured the moment VERY well.Thanks Misti! read more

We can't say enough about Misti...we had such a great experience:) She did our pregnancy photos at our apt...we loved all of them. She made the day fun, easy and comfortable plus she loved our cats (two puffs that are very important to us)!! Super creative use of light and space and just an all around great photographer and person. She was superstore fast at responding to emails and returning calls. We're planning on having her do photos of the baby after he's born and any other event we need an amazing photographer for:) read more

Misti is warm and very pleasant. I have had many interactions with Misti; she is professional and very easy to work with. Most importantly she does it all; wedding, self portrait, engagement. I definitely recommend her to my friends, family and clients. read more