Maddie is YOUR GIRL for all your photography needs. I had the pleasure of having Maddie for my…read moreengagement photos in the Bay Area and wedding in Santa Barbara and she was such a gem to work with. My husband and I rarely take professional photos and I was afraid that I was going to look awkward but she made this awkward girl look SO good. She let us have have fun with natural poses but also had a lot of prompts to help us. Come wedding day, she was super efficient and knew how to gather my huge family to take photos. I also had a lot of different request and she got all of them without feeling rushed for the next photo. Besides her amazing photography skills, Maddie is a presence you need during a wedding. She was calm and collected while also being fun and down to do whatever!! There were a few moments where I was stressed and she was definitely the confidant I needed. I cannot say thank you enough to Maddie for not only capturing mine and my husbands day so perfectly, but for being the most wonderful person while doing it. I will be using her soon for other photos in the future! Take this as your sign to have the absolute privilege of having Maddie capturing your big day!!!

I don't even know where to begin with our experience with Maddie. She was so attentive, creative,…read morehelpful and comfortable to work with for our engagement shoot and wedding. Usually when you think of photoshoots, you think of the awkward time in front of the camera so naturally, you're a bit nervous. My husband and I were comfortable immediately and laughed possibly for the WHOLE entire time in front of the camera. She knows the exact tips and tricks to get you out of your shell to capture real, raw moments and she did exactly that. Her work has such a beautiful touch to it, if there was one word to describe the feeling I get when I see our pictures, it would be "love". I can't thank her enough for capturing the moments that are going to last a lifetime. We're currently setting up another photoshoot just for fun because I loved the first one so much. 100% recommend, you will NOT be disappointed! The wedding pictures were beyond our expectations and they were so very beautifully. They were also so easy to access! She sends you a little gallery that is easy to log in to and download your photos! HIGHLY recommend her!!

We worked with Julia for our newborn photoshoot and loved our pictures and experience with her! Her…read morephotography style being more lifestyle/editorial, soft, and dreamy, was exactly what I was looking for. Julia was super professional, sweet, and calm which was perfect for our newborn. Booking with Julia was so easy as her availability is shown online and she's quickly responsive to all emails. After booking she provides wardrobe suggestions which was super helpful to prepare, and also had the option of letting me and baby borrow outfits for the shoot. We received our online gallery of photos 3 weeks later and then a print of them a few weeks after then. Loved the pictures she captured and would definitely recommend Julia!

We highly reccomend Julia Shelepova!…read more Julia recently took our family portraits and we could not be more pleased with her style. She is so kind, accommodating and best of all, wonderful and patient with children too. She took her time with us and really got to know our family. We can't wait to use her again for future family portraits. We are so grateful.

Angela is a true gem of a photographer and I'm so glad we found her! We hired Angel to shoot our…read morenewborn pictures and she was amazing. We have a large family, with little kids and I was worried about how they would hold up through the shoot. Angela was quick and kept them entertained with food (genius), and was even able to get EVERYONE (including my stubborn 3 year old) to look at the camera and smile. The pictures are gorgeous we will treasure them forever. I couldn't recommend Angela enough, and we are so happy we found our new family photographer. Thank you Angela!

Angela is an amazing photographer. I used Angela for my daughter's first birthday photos and…read morecouldn't be happier with the experience. She captured some of the most beautiful and heartfelt photos I've ever seen and my friends and family agree! I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking a high quality experience and gorgeous memorable photographs.

Our family of five (4 humans + 1 dog) visited Reenie for a portrait session. Afterward, my kids…read moresaid, "That was so much fun!" The proofs were so beautiful, they made me cry!! Her ability to summon and record our best selves is amazing -- she is a creative force of the highest quality. I truly appreciate her efforts to give back to the community by supporting local non-profits and documenting the unique treasures of our home in her book My_Town_Montclair. As the daughter of an artist, my standards are high, and I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for an excellent photographer!!

Reenie is a passionate person and photographer who cares deeply for her profession and for the…read morepeople she photographs. She does fabulous work! Her frames, photo books, and life size prints are breathtaking, not to mention her store window! Our family holiday photos are magnificent! During our shoot, Reenie made us laugh, cry, jump up and down, and do all sorts of fun poses. I would recommend her to anyone!

I tell everyone about working with Leigh Ann by first telling them about her intake form. It's an…read moreincredibly detailed form that asks about what you're worried about, what your children's personalities are like, and the question that hit home most for me: what about this point in time do you want to capture? It got me thinking about the special relationship I'm developing with my twins, particularly since this was our first photoshoot just the three of us post-divorce. The fact that Leigh Ann asks such thoughtful questions made me know she gets it. These are more than just family photos. They're telling a story, capturing memories and feelings from this time in our lives. Not only did Leigh Ann capture that relationship -- in all its silliness, love, and intimacy -- in incredibly breath-taking photos, she made the entire experience so worth all the stress, time, and money. Family photoshoots are stressful and exhausting. As a single mom, I can handle the kids on my own no problem, but photoshoots are a certain type of kryptonite. I think because I actually have to pay attention to myself too and try to look presentable? For some reason I felt really nervous about the photoshoot, like I wouldn't be able to handle it, that the kids wouldn't smile or cooperate, or they'd want me to carry them both while I was lugging bags full of props and outfit changes at the beach. By the time we met up with Leigh Ann, both kids had fallen asleep in the car and I fretted that we were able to have two of the crankiest toddlers on the windiest day of the year. It was going to be a nightmare. Nope -- Leigh Ann was so great with my kids, she immediately won them over, and won me over because she had a wagon that we could put all our stuff in (and promised the kids they could ride in the wagon on the way back)! Honestly I was so exhausted by the time we got to the actual photoshoot, I don't remember much of it. It felt like I was on autopilot. But the entire time, I knew I could trust Leigh Ann. I knew she'd capture amazing photos, so I let go of all the pressure and expectations, and just watched her interact with my girls. She knew what to say to get them to smile, to run up to me with glee, and she was SO SO SO patient. She also has an amazing eye and got really creative, beautiful photos of us with the sunset. I could go on and on, but it all boils down to Leigh Ann being SO amazing. When I got the photos back, I knew I had to buy them all. There was no way to narrow it down to just 30. I'm so glad I got the chance to work with her, and I can't wait to work with her again next year.

Leigh Ann just delivered a gallery of beautiful photos of my family -- we are obsessed. She…read morecaptured such candid and sweet moments with an artist's eye. Somehow Leigh Ann managed to not only make two generally camera shy adults appear and feel comfortable but she also convinced an 11 month old baby to look and smile at the camera, likely due to the fact that Leigh Ann is just a delight -- warm, hilarious and professional. I would not hesitate to work with Leigh Ann again.

Meg is simply amazing. A talented photographer, but also one of the most organized vendors we…read moreworked with -- honestly, she could double as a wedding coordinator with the level of detail and forethought she brings. Our engagement shoot with her was fun and laid-back, and she provided a fantastic guide with a wide selection of photoshoot locations to choose from. The week of the shoot, she was flexible and helped us pivot to Filoli and Golden Gate Park when we realized it would be rainy -- and the results were stunning. On top of her professionalism, she is so easygoing and genuinely fun to spend time with (which matters since you spend more time with your photographer than almost anyone else on your wedding day!). Her photography speaks for itself -- dreamy editing that is meticulous while still capturing the natural beauty of the surroundings. We love her documentary style because nothing feels forced. Even though we aren't the most comfortable in front of the camera, Meg had an endless supply of cute prompts that helped us relax and pose naturally. On the wedding day we ran a bit behind schedule, but Meg stayed calm and cool even while managing our large and lively extended Asian family. We are absolutely obsessed with every single photo she delivered. She was hands down our favorite and most valuable vendor -- worth every penny and more!

We worked with Meg to capture our engagement shoot and wedding day, which couldn't have been more…read moredifferent, but she nailed both! Our engagement shoot involved three different locations in the city, and are still some of my favorite photos ever taken, especially those at Cafe Zoetrope. She was so fun and relaxing to be around, so we have super fond memories of that day. Meg's talent in natural settings made her the perfect choice for our May wedding at Harvest Inn in St. Helena. As soon as she stepped on the scene, she was always doing the MOST and making magic happen. She even sent us our gallery way sooner than expected, and we were just blown away by the variety of stunning images. Along with being a pleasure to work with, she is super organized with her email communication and attention to detail, which I so appreciated. She is the BEST!

WOW! I hit the jackpot when I found Lori Makabe photography. There aren't enough great things I…read morecan say about her. She communicated well and was super prepared for the day of the event. She took amazing shots. She followed the shot list and she did a great job of making sure everyone stayed on schedule for pics. She herded all of us seamlessly. Lol. Her pictures were wonderful. She got great candids. If I had a complaint, it would be that Lori does not use Zelle, Venmo, cash, app, or any of those programs. And actually write her a check and send it in the mail... Like they did back when the dinosaurs roamed the Earth! . If you're considering a wedding photographer lip, no more Lori is reasonable experienced and did a fantastic job

Lori and Rich are the best photographers!! They are super friendly, very professional and super…read moreawesome!!! My husband and I couldn't have found better photographers. Lori is reasonable, easy and great to work with. They respond to email and calls fast. Our wedding photo album is so beautiful. I can't even put words how absolutely amazing how the pictures turned out! I had a perfect wedding and a perfect photographer! Thank you so much Lori!!! We are 101% satisfied!!! You get 6 stars out of 5!!

My twin daughters just had a senior photo session with Kaitlyn. She was so professional and made my…read moregirls feel super comfortable. She really is amazing at what she does and from what I can tell from the few sneak peeks that I have seen from the session, she gets beautiful lighting and amazing shots. I'm so excited to see the final results!

Kaitlyn was amazing to work with. I booked one of her Bay Area fall mini sessions for our family…read morephotos and the booking process was super easy. Our location was beautiful and Kaitlyn truly captured our family and our personalities perfectly. My toddler boys, age 4 and 1.5, loved her. But the best compliment came from my husband who said it was the most fun he'd had at a family photo session before (and we take photos yearly/multiple times a year). He said it was so laid back, stress free and fun. Thank you, Kaitlyn, for providing a fun experience and beautiful photos we will cherish forever!