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 couldn't be happier with our experience working with Janna for our elopement. From start to…read morefinish, she was punctual, kind, and professional. As we weren't local to the area, her knowledge of the location was invaluable. She went above and beyond by taking the time to tour the winery property beforehand to find the best features and ideal lighting. Her attention to detail truly showed in the photos, which turned out absolutely stunning. She captured every special moment perfectly. We are so grateful to have these beautiful memories to look back on and highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented and dedicated photographer!

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.

From the owner: We host exciting and educational experiences to help you learn to create incredible photographs to…read moremaster your craft! We offer classes, workshops and summer camp programs throughout the year!

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've used Thomas for multiple Real Estate projects and he never disappoints. The quality of…read morephotography and service is 10-Stars! He's a pleasure to work with and uber talented. With his images, I'm 100% positive my listings have earned added value by being properly marketed with professional photography. I highly recommend going for the Platinum package. The value is phenomenal! You get a ton of images, the unique URL property website with community data like near by restaurants, stores, banks, schools, churches...all the things a home buyer is looking for when moving is right there. You also get weekly stats sent to your email to show your clients how many views and analytics to support your marketing plan. Just a win-win all around! I've also used his arial drone footage and community photos. He's the only photographer I use now. Hours and areas are widely available so I'm not ever in a pinch with scheduling. If you're an agent looking for a top notch real estate photographer - residential or commercial - Thomas Sparks is your guy.

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.

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.

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.

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!

From start to finish PJ goes the extra mile to make the process as SMOOTH and painless as possible…read more He also has an amazing eye and captures moment that feel like you're at a Hollywood wedding. Although we only had him working are small wedding he managed to stay hidden and capture amazing candids of us and our guests. There really wasn't anything about the experience that was lacking. Exceptional from A-Z!!! We ordered the large wedding album and it is the perfect way to be able to look back every year to see our special day. The layout and quality are the hands down best I have ever seen. I added a few pics of the wedding book to this review to showcase his skills. He's also lighting fast! From start to finish is only took 3 weeks to get our pics from our wedding and to get an album layout for approval.

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

Looking for a photographer to catch the best moments in your life? Karen is it!…read more From emails, texts and our entire session you will feel great with the decision in having Karen be your photographer. I wish I found her sooner. But happy she was able to capture our last miracle baby. The photos are just so amazing and I can't stop looking at them. We drove from Oakley to have her do our photos, her studio is perfect and she has everything. Which is worth it because I for one am forgetful which I forgot to bring our diaper bag! Thankfully Karen came to the rescue with diapers. She has all the cute and fun things to make your photos meet your vision and then some. All my kids are rainbow babies and the rainbow photo has 7 hearts which is how many angels we have and Karen came up with the idea of adding an extra heart to make it mean more. Which made me start to tear up, our last miracle rainbow baby showed the love to not only his big sisters but to his siblings in heaven. Karen is also super sweet and we had so much to talk about during our session. My eldest daughter who is on the spectrum. I ended up learning a few things from her to help our journey in her school. You feel like she is a friend the whole time, which is something I love in a photographer is a friendly connection. She loves what she does and she's really good with kids of all ages. You won't regret choosing Karen to take photos of your family. It will be the best decision in preserving memories for generations to see.

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.