Janna truly understood the vision I wanted to capture and the quality of the images are beyond…read moreexceptional. Her creative eye is so detailed and it reflects in the depth of her photography. The images Janna presented in the short turnaround truly connected with the emotions I wanted to set in time. Excited to learn Art & Clarity offers a custom guided photography adventure. I will definitely be back to experience.

Janna was wonderful and professional to work with, I needed headshots with a quick turn around and…read moreshe was able to accommodate my needs exactly. The location for the photos was a beautiful and special spot in downtown Napa, and her calm demeanor put me at ease while we took the photos. It was quick, easy and affordable. I will be definitely using her going forward for all my photography needs and recommending her to anyone who needs it. Thank you Janna!

We just finished a wonderful week of fundamentals of photography camp where my 13 year-old teen…read morereally enjoyed everything she learned from the instructor Tara. The various field trips to different parts of the Bay Area really built on each other and leveraged the techniques learned during camp throughout the week. We actually joined this camp as an out-of-towner (but ex-Bay Area-er) from Southern California and found it worth all of the efforts to make it happen, thanks to the heart and soul Tara has put into making this camp possible. Highly recommend!

Our son has joined Tara's photo school for three summers in a row. Tara gets the class to…read moredifferent, interesting places to take photos. She also has a teaching style that is both challenging and encouraging--helping students expand their technical skills and artistic vision. It has been fun for him, and exciting for us to see the growth in his work.

I recently got an SLR like camera, and decided I could either spend hours and hours reading books…read moreand taking lots of pictures, or to get some professional instruction. I found Patrick's site and signed up for the class in the early morning at El Sobrante reservoir in the East Bay. Excellent class - Patrick is a very patient instructor, and taught the small group how to use our cameras in a host of different conditions. He went over f-stops, film speed, aperture, shutter speed, and how to combine them to get better shots than the pre-set "auto" on our cameras. He spent plenty of time with each student. It was a really fun class, and I feel like I have a much better understanding of my camera and how to get great shots instead of just winging it.

From the owner: Small photography workshop for the novice to in-depth full day, weekend and week long workshops and…read moreexcursions for the serious photographer. Locations are mostly in San Francisco Bay Area, California and Pacific North West. Coming to Canada in 2014!

This review is massively overdue. I'm a former frequent flyer here, and I have to say TIF is my…read moreall-time favorite one-stop shop for anything photographic in the Bay Area. I started coming here six years ago to augment the lab time and instruction I was getting in school. Their darkroom was my happy place for a long time and was fairly priced. What impressed me the most about their gorgeous space was that they encouraged clients to get their work off their screens and onto the walls. Literally, any time I had a question about anything related to photography or printing, Stuart, Ed, Constance, Chrysta, or Nathan would make the time for me and help me out or give me feedback. I enjoyed printing there and always left feeling inspired because they were so kind, knowledgeable, and professional. If you'd like to learn about photography, I highly recommend checking out their services, classes, and workshops. I wish I could give them more than five stars!

A a small business owner I have never left another business a bad review, but this experience was…read moreunacceptable. My artwork was mishandled and the finished product I had hired them for was poorly executed and unusable. I had to take it to a qualified business afterwards who confirmed they did not do a good job. When I raised the issue, the owner and staff were dismissive, refused a refund, and ignored multiple emails and calls. Their unprofessional behavior was bizarre and astonishing. They clearly aren't equipped to handle valuable artwork. Save yourself the headache and take your projects elsewhere.

I used Sparks for my real estate photos, virtual staging and floor plans when my usual photographer…read morewasn't available to travel to the Sacramento area. I was recommended to Sparks by several Realtors who had been using their service for years. My experience with the company was nothing short of spectacular. Pricing was reasonable and the quality of the photos and virtual staging shots exceeded my expectations and those of my clients. I received many compliments from prospective buyers and one person in particular who ended up being the buyer for this home. She made an offer without even stepping foot inside and as she told me later the photos and especially the floor plan provided by Sparks helped her feel more confident about the property. She did of course visit the home in person after her offer was accepted. But as a Realtor who knows photos are everything to a successful listing, this was especially nice to hear how significant the photos and floor plan were in her overall decision to move ahead and write the offer.

5 stars rating for an Awesome service. Very decent photos, Tom is very patient and does all of our…read morerequests. Good Job!

I bought 2 of Lance's framed photographs for my Novato home. I wanted photos of the Marin coastline…read more(specifically Pt. Reyes) and I am so pleased with my purchase. The photos are spectacular and the matting/framing are wonderful. They are a great addition to our master bedroom and it's wonderful to wake up and look at the beauty of them every day. Highly recommend Lance's photographic pieces.

Outstanding workshop by a knowledgeable and excellent photographer and reasonably priced as well…read more He's a friendly guy and knew the places of workshop thoroughly.

Chris is a master at his craft. He produced outstanding photos, at reasonable rates, and goes above…read moreand beyond to provide excellent customer service. My husband and I did an outdoor photo shoot with Chris at a park in our neighborhood. Although I had to drag my hubby there kicking and screaming, he ended up really enjoying our shoot...Chris was great at putting us at ease and made the whole process painless.... He told us to wear solid colors (not prints), suggested the best time of day for the shoot, scouted the best location for us using google maps, made sure he arrived early and was completely set up before we arrived, thus not wasting our time. Both my husband and I independently told Chris that he works magic...he managed to make even us look good! (that may have something to do with his photoshop magic).

Words cannot fully express how much we adore Chris and just how talented he is. We were blessed to…read morehave him do a family session for us at the park and honored when he captured our wedding day at a winery in Castro Valley. Our home is adorned with his work and people constantly comment on our wedding photography. Chris makes everyone feel comfortable and he works so well with kids. One of my wedding vendors couldn't believe how her work was highlighted by his photography and said she'd never had someone take such amazing photos of her work. Thank you Chris, we look forward to more sessions in the future!

P.J. provided exceptional service and communication. From initial contact, P.J. was responsive…read more(which I appreciated because many others didn't even reply), professional, timely, friendly, and made us feel at ease. The booking process and planning was a breeze. There were a few questionnaires and a schedule to complete in the months/weeks leading up to our wedding, which allowed for a smooth wedding day, set with clear expectations. The day of, he was so patient and pivoted effortlessly when we veered off schedule a bit. When we first met P.J., we were both so nervous about being the center of attention and having to take photos in front of everyone. Fast forward to our wedding day and we felt like natural models! It was too fun, especially our couples photos. Not only did he make us feel comfortable, but our friends and family also raved about him. Booking a photographer for your wedding can be stressful, but rest assured P.J. will make it a memorable experience and be there for you every step of the way. He beautifully captured our special day from the big moment to candid shots. The quick turnaround and quality was also impressive! We couldn't have asked for more and look forward working with him again. Thank you!! -Michael and Angelica

After a lot of searching, it was such a pleasure to work with P.J…read more Not only does he have a great personality, he is a professional who will ensure that you (and your guests) have great photos and memories of your special day, without you even noticing. Whether you want candid shots or posed portraits, P.J. can deliver. I am not photogenic or good at posing but all of my pictures (and I!) came out beautifully. Book with confidence. You won't have any regrets.

Karen is truly something special. We've been fortunate to work with a number of talented and…read morewonderful photographers over the years, but none have been so successful in disarming our daughters and giving them the confidence to be themselves in front of the camera. Karen definitely found her calling with photography. She puts so much behind the scenes thought and effort into her sessions, whether it's outdoors or in her studio with backdrops and props. So grateful for being introduced to Karen!

Loved working with Karen from the very first interaction online. The communication and suggestions…read moreshe gave were terrific, and very professional. She was wonderful during our session with the adults and especially the kids. She was able to make everyone feel comfortable and did a great job capturing (and coaxing ) real smiles from our grandchildren! Our pictures turned out beautifully! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful and professional photographer!

Theresa is an angel! We drove for over an hour just to have her take my daughter's newborn pictures…read moreand they turned out amazing! Worth the drive! Why would I willingly drive for over an hour with a 1 week old baby? Because her pictures speak for themselves. Check out her Instagram @theresaknightphotography ! She has a whole set up and method to the madness of taking newborn pictures. She made us feel comfortable, welcomed, and beautiful. She took the time to talk to us, did a ton of poses, and educated us on how/why she does things. Conversation was easy and created a stress-free environment. She entertained every idea and helped develop them with her expertise. I came there with almost nothing and used her bajillion props and super cute headbands! You're a warriors fan and mention it in conversation? She'll come back with a multiple options and ideas. You don't know what you want and can't make up your mind? She'll offer a ton of options/ideas and will continuously check-in with you to make sure you're on the same page. Theresa is so sweet and caring! Meet her and you'll see it instantly. She makes going out with a 1 week old baby a good idea ;)! Book her for your newborn needs or family photography! We already decided that we'll be using her again for the 1 year shoot :)!

We met at Mare Island, a spot Theresa chose as her canvass. Theresa's imagination then took off…read morewith all sorts of beautiful, edgy, and fairy-tale like images.