Niall was awesome!. We did our family photography session at Stern Grove (San Francisco) and the pictures have come out beautiful. We will cherish these for several years...Couldn't have asked for more. Niall is very patient and more importantly does not impose any structure. He allows you go with the flow and he does the magic with his camera. Highly recommend him! read more

NIall did a wonderful job on our family's holiday photos. He was very professional and prompt, which is important because I've been surprised by how many other photographers show up late or take a very long time to follow up. More importantly, he was very fun to work with and very friendly. This is great for photos with small children who can be unruly and Niall made the photo session very fun. Last, but not least, he was great in the end in helping us put together a package within our budget and even following up on doing a last minute touch up after we already placed our order. I highly recommend him. read more

Our family of 5 worked with Niall for our holiday photo session in Marin. Niall is professional, responsive and easy to work with. The photo review session was at the comfort of our home, which was fabulous as we have young children. We are excited to have a large number of keepsake photos! Thank you, Niall! read more

What a great experience as someone who is really uncomfortable in front of a camera. Well at least before my session with Niall. So Professional yet really natural and easy to talk to, he put me right at ease and his assistant was our photo model for the action shots. I would recommend Niall to my most scrutinizing friend or client... I know they will be beyond pleased. Matter of fact it's high time for a new set of shots. I will be call you you Niall, really soon!!!! read more

We couldn't be happier! From my first contact with Niall through receiving our prints, the experience of working with him has been terrific. We did a casual family photo shoot at Chrissy FIeld with the GG Bridge and the city as backdrop - a very special place for our family (mom, dad, 8yo and 1yo). He was so skilled and flexible as the challenges of the weather (full sun) and location (busy jogging path) presented themselves. We all felt immediately and totally at ease and the photos truly show who we ARE, not just how we looked that day. That's such a gift! I'd also like to note that the photo review session was a lot of fun and very low/no pressure. He offers unique print formats (we are CRAZY about the metal prints we ordered) and really works with you to find the right style for your home. We have had our metal prints for two days and we are already ordering more :) We really can't recommend him highly enough - we are looking forward to working with him again next year! read more

Had a portrait session with Niall, who helped me feel relaxed while achieving what I had requested. He was able to provide portraits incorporating a grand piano and also some outdoor shots in Stern Grove. A very professional service but it never felt stuffy or unaccessible. Instead he was very approachable, relaxed, friendly and funny. He had great communication throughout and was able to help out with venue/clothing ideas. I met with him a week later in his studio to view the photos and select my choices and was able to download the photos later that evening. All pictures turned out great, not staged or posed but instead had a natural vibe that captured me in exactly the way I had asked for. I would not hesitate to recommend him and his photography. read more

Niall David is an incredibly talented photographer. I recently had the pleasure of working with Niall on a commercial photo shoot for my company, EarthBaby. It was so much fun working with him and the pictures turned out amazing! It was my first time planning a large photo shoot with several models. He helped me think through and plan all the details to ensure it went as smoothly as possible. Our shoot involved 20+ babies and toddlers. He was great at interacting with the parents and kids. His laid back, fun demeanor made everyone feel immediately comfortable and relaxed. In result his photos feel natural, not staged or posed. Overall Niall rocks! He is great to work with and produces amazing photos. I would highly recommend Niall to any family or individual looking to have professional photos taken. read more

Niall photographs my interior design projects. Not only is Niall very professional, he is so fun to work with. I love that he can collaborate to get the best images. He knows just how to get the shot I'm looking for. Before the shoot, he will talk through how many shots I'm trying to get out of a project, what are the angles and features that are important to me, and the lighting issues. The end result always impresses me. When it came to helping him design his new photo studio workspace, it was equally fun, easy and collaborative! I highly recommend Niall for families as well as professional photography needs. read more

I'm a graphic designer and also moonlight as an amateur photographer. My husband is a musician and also extremely gifted in every area of the arts, from photography to drawing. So you can imagine how picky we both are about photography, and Niall delivered. I wanted to get some family photos done (family being me, my husband and our extremely photogenic dog), and we went with Niall to Stern Grove on a beautiful fall day. We all liked Niall immediately - he was laid back but enthusiastic, professional but friendly, and had great ideas about poses and lighting and backdrops. He got lots of great shots, which isn't always easy with a dog who wants to chase everything that moves. We're super happy with how the shots turned out and would definitely use him again. read more

The West Coast Songwriters highly recommend Niall David Photography for musicians and artists. He captures the essence and soul of artists for unique and cool promotional shots that reflect the image you want to portray. Plus he is super nice, puts you at ease, fun to work with and an all around great guy. Book him...now! read more

Booked a second session with Niall, photographer extraordinaire, in November! It has been a little over a year since we had our pictures last taken, and it was time to commemorate our youngest turning 1. I couldn't think of anyone else better to capture our family moments than Niall David. The second time working with Niall was just as good as the first, if not, even better. He chose to take our pictures in the Presidio, and it was a indeed a very unique spot. As always, Niall was very professional and very patient with our overly rambunctious boys. But at the same time, he was very warm and friendly. The amazing thing was our 2 older boys totally remembered Niall and were very comfortable around him. We followed up the session in the following 2 weeks in his photography studio where he presented our pictures in a slid show with music. Again, it was presented professionally and it was personalized. He had us at the first photograph and from that moment it was difficult which pictures to choose. Once we picked our photos, I later had to make some changes which Niall was more than willing to accommodate. And 4 days later, we received our wonderful family portraits. Niall is a very talented photographer with an awesome attitude and vision. Have always loved his style and perspective. Can't go wrong working with Niall! read more

Niall did a newborn photo shoot for us and he was awesome! He's a really easy going guy so we felt really comfortable with him in our home photographing our baby and us. He gave great instruction too so it put us at ease knowing he was aware of what angles looked good for our faces, etc. And the photos turned out awesome! We got some regular prints, but he also recommended the metal prints which look really cool and modern and we couldn't be happier with them. Definitely would love to do a 6 month or 1 year baby shoot with him too. read more

Niall David is one of the best in the business. He has captured perfectly some of the top moments in our life (my husband proposing to me and me announcing to my husband we are pregnant). Not only are the pictures beautiful keepsakes we will treasure forever, but they are clean and stunning images. He was so great to coordinate an element of surprise both times and met us at the location of our choice. He has a great eye to capture the exact emotions and moments you want and we love his work!! read more

Niall is a really talented photographer and such a nice guy! We had a family photo shoot with Niall a couple months ago and it was a great experience. He was very receptive to our initial vision for the shoot and once there he had some great suggestions that made it even better. Niall's got a great vibe, he's super relaxed and calming but very professional. He captured a ton of amazing shots, which was quite a feat considering our toddler was not in the most cooperative mood that day. We were very pleased with the results, and he got the photos back to us super quick which is another huge plus. I highly recommend him! read more

Niall David is a gifted photographer! He has done photos for my company events and seems to always get great shoots of the kids in action! He is also really nice to work with. Very friendly, responsible and professional. I would highly recommend him to anyone in SF looking for a photographer. read more

We had a fantastic experience with Niall, shooting family portraits in the city with our 2 and 4 year old daughters. Perhaps I should rephrase that; my daughters were less than fantastic that day, certainly not their usual charming selves. In fact, they were difficult and cranky, probably even seemed a bit spoiled. This rubbed off on my husband and I, and we also became cranky and a bit stressed. Through it all, Niall and his assistant were just rolling with it, shooting quietly or calmly suggesting groupings and backgrounds. The location Niall suggested was amazing, our wardrobes were just right, but my husband and I were so upset by the end, absolutely positive that the entire shoot was a waste. We made a two night trip of it in the city, and Niall even bent over backwards to schedule a next day selection session in his studio. Imagine our surprise the next morning to see a perfectly selected set of images, which I know would have taken hours to review overnight. We ended up with with a lot of photos we loved. More importantly, Niall was able to skillfully edit four images together to get a single perfect family portrait. His photography is beautiful and we have some iconic and classic family portraits to show for it. I believe they will stand the test of time. We truly loved our experience working with Niall; from the flexibility in scheduling, the flawless delivery of our images and portraits, to his relaxed and professional demeanor at our crazy difficult shoot. He's a really great guy and we highly recommend him. Hopefully he'll take us back this year, perhaps our kids will behave better in Family Portraits 2.0, at least the adults will. read more

Niall is an amazing photographer! We just did a family shoot with him at the botanical gardens in SF and could not be happier with the pictures. It was very hard to only choose a few of them. I wish I could've purchased them all! The best thing about the photo shoot was that Niall just went with the flow. He wasn't telling us to look this way or stop and pose here, etc... Instead of capturing "posed moments" he captured real moments and real experiences on film that we will treasure forever. Thanks Niall! read more

Niall's work is truly stunning. Our photo shoot ... with 19 adults, 2 children and 2 dogs ... was so quick and painless. He is a natural ... he made his job look easy and fun! I don't know how he did such magical editing ... we all looked great! His pictures truly captured our personalities! I especially loved the lighting and illuminating effects. He seemed to know just the right time to work with the sun filtering through trees vs. the setting of the sun. The backgrounds he chose brought out the beauty and essence of our treasured land at our cabin in Texas! We are so blessed to have family pictures that will last a lifetime! Thank you for using your gift to bless our family! read more

One word...AWESOME! We had an extended family shoot and Niall was incredibly patient (especially with 2.5 yr old twins) and accommodated all the family and various shoots. He has an incredible eye with incorporating some amazing landscape and our family. Well done! Couldn't recommend him enough and can't wait for our next family shoot :) read more

Niall was referred to me by another local photographer, so going into our session I felt "okay". Having had the session and all the follow up interaction that comes with awaiting proofs (timely!), selecting shots, etc, I can say unequivocally that it was a fablous experience working with him. And I look forward to doing so again. Niall's use of black and white was a very pleasant surprise...not everyone can get that right (no, I am not picky - ha) and he listened to what we thought we would like to capture. Niall has a great vibe that made us extremely comfortable. Personable, professional, and a good sense of humor...Niall is definitely on point. read more

If you read the other posts then you get that Niall is a great photographer who is laid back and patient. He also has great photographic ideas and can work with your ideas. We wish he had him for our wedding photos because he is way for talented that the photographer we had (who was good but not nearly as good and much more expensive). The hardest part is deciding which photos to frame. The best part is the photos you didn't know he took. read more

Niall was such a wonderful and professional guy to work with. When we did our family photo shoot he was so patient with us as we were trying to make a cold photo session work out with our lil 5 month old. He wanted the best for us and really took his time while being extremely creative. Doing a shoot with him was such a fun experience and we would totally do it again in a heartbeat. read more

Niall has done a few shoots for our family and we absolutely love him! Not only is he a talented, patient photographer, he is utterly charming and super-friendly too. No attitude or pushy sales-pitch. It's like having your friend over to take pictures and hang out with you and then realizing that he has made you and your toddler/home/relatives/backyard look gorgeous and happy in every shot. He's responsive and easygoing, and our three-year son just delights in his company -- leading to excellent candid and posed pictures. He recently came to our son's totally chaotic third birthday party where there were kids of every age along with 20 adults, running inside and outside, with people eating and talking, and where the weather quickly changed from cloudy and overcast to sunny and bright. All the pictures were terrific and he made us a 20-page photo book that is exactly what we wanted. Given that we had our hands full the entire time, there is no way we'd have been able to take even a few decent pictures of the event. And his prices are very reasonable too, especially for a couple like us who are not the "framed family photo wall" type. Grab him before he gets too busy and famous to do birthday parties! read more

We recently did a newborn photo session with Niall. While in our home, he was very professional and understanding about prioritizing our daughter's needs. After the shoot, we very much enjoyed looking through the 45 or 50 edited images and choosing our favorites. There were several unusual shots that demonstrated newborn proportions and others that captured the emotion my husband and I feel as new parents. We also very much appreciate the wide variety of print and canvas options that Niall is able to offer, including copies of the digital negatives. We plan to have a yearly professional photo session for our daughter and will be giving Niall a call next August! read more

We did a family photo shoot with Niall in GG Park Botanical Gardens with our 4 year old and 9 month old baby. Niall was terrific to work with and took beautiful photographs - I'm in love with the pictures! Personally, I'm not a fan of posed studio family shots. I really wanted outdoor shots with the sun filtering through the trees in the background and all of us in candid moments - exactly the kind of shots Niall captured. He was great with the kids and able to capture them at relaxed moments (not easy to do at that age) and to figure out great settings for the pictures as we walked around the park. And he's easy to work with and very professional. Highly recommend! read more

Another successful family photo shoot with Niall! He captured exactly what I was looking for-and that was not an easy feat with a 22 month old and 5 year old! Niall is very easy to work with, kids love him and he captures candid moments beautifully! I have worked with Niall for personal and business shoots and am thrilled with all the results! read more

Love Niall! We hired him to photograph our baby's first birthday party this past weekend. He was SO easy to deal with, was super nice and most importantly, took great pictures. I was obsessed with the baby's cake smash session and capturing the details of the day. Niall captured it all! He is prompt in his responses, and had our photo gallery online within 3 days. He is now working on an album for me. I have never worked with a photographer who was so quick with his turn around time. We will definitely be using Niall again for family photos, holiday photos, and birthday parties!! read more

Our family had a blast during our photo session and Niall is just amazing! He's not only talented with the camera, but he's warm and fun! He keeps thing moving during the shoot and so professional and responsive afterwards. We highly recommend him! read more

Niall is a delight to work with! I found him quick and responsive. He was fun and charming during the shoot, and he set me at ease while I was sitting in front of the camera. He captured exactly what I wanted - photos that are professional but still have some style, character, and playfulness. Highly recommended! read more

We found Niall through his Yelp reviews. After visiting his website, we fell in love with his portfolio. He lived up to all of our expectations and more. He was responsive and flexible in arranging when and where to meet. He and his assistant were pleasures to interact with during the photo shoot - they worked together to get amazing, SMILING photos of our one-year-old. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking to capture memories of their families. read more

Had a photo shoot with Niall in SF a few weeks ago. As we coordinated our schedules for the shoot, he was patient, helpful and flexible. On the day we met, he was great with our two kids, and remained calm, patient and professional as the they ran wild through the park and got cranky towards nap time. The shots he took look natural and artistic. We are very pleased. read more

Niall was the perfect family photographer for us. He was friendly and accomodating as we prepared for the shoot, meeting with us multiple times and immediately responding to emails. We chose him out of several really great Bay Area photographers because his photos seemed to catch something really special about the families and the location. He did that for us. We had a hard time narrowing the great shots down to *just* 30 we liked--there were lots of different kinds of "looks"--lighting, style, angle--we all looked great, and the Palace of Fine Arts was a star in the show. BEST of all, which we knew would happen after we met Niall, our kids loved him and really enjoyed spending the afternoon with him shooting family pictures. We could not be more happy with the photos and are eagerly awaiting the delivery of our gorgeous portraits. read more

Niall is just fantastic. Our photo session was a joy, for with his amiable manner and creative spirit he got our whole family (including a 7-year-old and a 6-month-old) to effortlessly participate in getting some very meaningful and truly beautiful pictures. He is also very conscientious in putting together the right kind of package that will work for you. We were so impressed with everything that we went all-in for the "wall collage" package and are so happy that we did! The end result is just magnificent, and our dally enjoyment of the photos is a testament to his artistry and professionalism. read more

I contacted Niall after seeing his award in Red Tricycle. I was looking for a photographer for an upcoming photo heavy book. First, Niall got back to me within 24 hours (many photographers I contacted never got back to me). He was organized and excited about the book and my work. We set up a meeting soon after to talk in person, review the project and see his portfolio. He came to the meeting well prepared, with questions and ideas, was extremely present, open and honest. Of course, I went ahead and booked him for the shoots. Booking was easy and again the communication was effortless. The 2 shoots were during heat waves in a sauna like studio working with families and their young babies. While this may seem like a recipe for disaster, it in fact, went smoother than I ever thought possible. Niall was always upbeat and thoughtful and the families felt completely comfortable with him. The review meetings were just as easy (in his charming little studio space) and the photographs? Perfect! Exactly what I wanted. I am thrilled to have Niall's name on my upcoming book. read more

We heard about Niall through our diaper service and after reading his reviews on Yelp, I decided to give him a call about our family photo shoot. My husband and I have a nine-month-old son and we wanted to capture the baby stage with something other than iPhone photos. Niall was polite, enthusiastic and helpful and I was confident about taking the leap. The shoot went better than we could have expected. He was professional yet laid back and we felt at ease despite not being big fans of having our picture taken. It just felt like we were having a fun day in the park. After the great shoot, we were excited to see the photos and had high hopes. I can honestly say that we were blown away by how good they were. Despite the fact that it was a big purchase for us we walked away with twice as many photos as planned. We just couldn't choose enough shots to cut. The photo quality was amazing but what we really loved was how natural the shots were. We looked like ourselves (but glossier) and Niall captured all of the sweet and silly expressions our son makes. It was the polar opposite of a stiff studio shoot. A friend told me that these are the best family photos she has ever seen and while I may be biased, I completely agree. In addition to digital files we chose to get an acrylic piece featuring our son and a metal print with the three of us being goofy. The pieces are gorgeous and I love that Niall didn't steer us away from blowing up our silly shot. It's much more fun to look at than a portrait. No matter what you are looking for, I highly recommend using Niall for your photo shoot. His talent is obvious and the quality of his photos is incredible and he seems truly committed to delivering an experience that works for his clients. Professional photos aren't cheap but I can definitely see us saving up for a repeat session. Call him--you won't be disappointed! read more