We did a photo shoot with Heather 4 years ago for our son. We loved our prior experience and chose…read moreher for a new born photo shoot for our new born daughter too and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel completely comfortable and at ease. Heather was incredibly patient, gentle, and so skilled at handling our baby--which made a huge difference for us as new parents. Her studio was warm, calm, and perfectly set up for newborns, with thoughtful props and beautiful backdrops. She has a true eye for detail and captured the sweetest little expressions and moments that we'll treasure forever. What impressed me most was how professional yet personable she was--taking the time to work around our baby's needs while still creating stunning, high-quality photos. The final images are absolutely breathtaking, and I know we'll cherish them for a lifetime. If you're looking for someone talented, caring, and professional to capture your newborn's earliest days, I highly recommend Heather!

I can't say enough about how incredible Heather is to work with, and how beautiful the results are…read more She was incredibly patient with our newborn, and took so much time and care during the session to create a welcoming environment for the baby and her brother. She worked very closely with us in selecting a flattering color palette and introducing textures that would suit the baby. Her style is very gentle and easygoing; she spends the time to really get to know a family and pays attention to all the details that go into a shoot. When the photos came out, we were truly blown away--they were all so tender and stunning, showcasing not just the miracle of birth, but all the familial love and tenderness. I cannot stop looking at them! We were so delighted that we opted for an album keepsake. I was impressed with how much care and time Heather took making every page perfect, and how she collaborated so well with us. My son is an amateur artist, and she welcomed and integrated all his inputs and built on top of them to create something we will treasure for many years. I wholeheartedly recommend Heather to any family--she is a true artist, and we will definitely be returning to capture more precious moments!

Today my sister took her family to take photos and the experience was absolutely amazing!!!! Linda…read moregave us top tier costumer service, okay? And her skills are immaculate. I love the various selection of packages they have and their ability to also give you digital photos. Excellent value for your money. The only thing I'd add if I were them is the ability to pay for additional poses within your package. Nevertheless, the pictures came out amazing and we'll definitely be back.

My favorite place to take pictures. Been coming here since I graduated High School and took my…read moregraduation portraits! Now to bringing my daughter in for Mami & Me pictures, Christmas pictures, etc! Linda and her family are the best in the Bay! So many packages, backgrounds, options in general. They offer prints, digitals, custom shirts, chains, the list goes on! I moved to the valley almost 5 years ago and I'll still take the drive every year for any photos I need, because I love this place that much! It's cash only, however, they do accept Zelle/Cash App so keep that in mind. Walk ins only!

amazing work for my civil ceremony! Christina is so warm and welcoming & makes the whole booking…read moreprocess easy & secure. Communication was amazing and I felt confident the whole time from booking to wedding day. day of our photographer was so amazing and stuck it through the hot city hall, made us feel so comfortable and confident in all our poses. turn over time for our pictures was quick and efficient, our photos were PERFECT and matched exactly the inspo we had discussed. Nightingale will always have my business

Truly the best of the best! Not only did the photos come out absolutely stunning and perfect (and…read moreI'm a tough critic) but during the photo shoot, Christina was SO lovely. We had our two little daughters and she made them feel so comfy and they were laughing a ton. It was quick and painless and could not recommended enough.

First, Clayton's studio is well-located and easy to get to with good street parking. The studio…read moreitself is cozy and intimate, well-appointed and -equipped, and perfect for headshots. I'd contacted a few other studios and found his pricing packages were very reasonable, right in the sweet spot of what I wanted to spend. Second but more importantly, there's Clayton himself. He's very warm and friendly. I had never needed professional headshots sporting different looks including changes of clothes before, and I was uncertain of what the shoot would involve. But Clayton immediately put me at ease; he clearly knew his business, understood my trepidation, and erased any doubts I had about how the shoot would go. He explained everything he was doing, gave excellent direction for each shot he was taking, cleared every backdrop and scene change with me, and offered to show me each shot he took. I had signed up for the 30 minute session, but Clayton did not act like he was on the clock and spent a lot more time on my shoot than expected. He took lots of shots with different poses and with the different looks my three changes of clothing provided. He was exceedingly patient and encouraging. After my session ended, I felt I'd made a new friend in Clayton. Finally, the headshots. The shoot was on a Friday, and Clayton told me he'd have the proofs for me to review early the following week. Sure enough, on Monday he sent me a link to see the dozens of shots he'd taken. It was like magic; the photos were better than I expected--I liked how his shots made me look, and these were not even the finished photos yet! Next steps were to designate the headshots I wanted finished, which I've done. Communications with him were great throughout: he always responded very quickly and completely so there was never any question or doubt about what was happening. In sum, Clayton was a consummate professional who is also very personable. I'm now thinking that having him do a family photo shoot--something I'd never given a thought to before.

5/5. Clayton was amazing to work with. This is the first time I've worked with a professional…read morephotographer. I needed corporate headshots at a reasonable price point and Clayton definitely delivered. Not only did he make me photogenic but he also was extremely thorough in understanding what I wanted out of the headshots. His communication was on point throughout the whole process. I had a hard time choosing my favorite photo as he did such a great job. I'd definitely work with Clayton J Mitchell Photography again.

Jennifer is the BEST. She took our engagement photos and our wedding photos, and we're obsessed…read morewith all of them! Not only is she a very talented photographer/editor, but she is also extremely kind, thoughtful, organized, and has such a calming presence. She makes you feel confident, relaxed, and heard when you're having your photos taken. She does a really wonderful job of listening to and working with your vision, wedding day logistics, and any special requests you might have. You can tell that she is focused on capturing your authentic reactions, emotions, and all the special moments throughout the day. She was always prompt in her communication and was very organized throughout the whole process. I am so glad I hired her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.

We got some really cool pictures of our baby! Jennifer was great to work with. Would highly…read morerecommend anyone looking for a professional photographer with lifestyle kind of shooting experience.

We love Megan, she is just awesome! we are very very happy with her work, very patience and very…read moreinvolved with our kiddo, trying different ways of engaging a toddler that is not always up for getting his picture taken. We usually do the Mother's day minis with her and had done other holidays before but now that our toddler is "easier" will definitely keep Megan as our first option for our future holidays sessions. You will definitely enjoy being around her and have an awesome time while making memories that will last forever

We had a wonderful experience with Megan! We've never had family photos taken, and she made us feel…read morecomfortable from the get-go. She had great tricks for capturing our child's best self, and the photos showed that. We were thrilled with the photos we got! Even my most critical family member (who shall remain nameless to protect... me ;) loved the shots. Highly recommended!

I recently had my professional photos done with Nancy Rothstein. She was excellent and I am…read moregrateful to have come across her. She is both super professional and easygoing, and she made the experience go surprisingly smoothly her studio is very comfortable, she is kind and genuinely caring, and she is competent. I would say she is there, at the top of her game.

I've worked with Nancy a few times, for personal headshots and also to photograph my team when I…read moreowned my own company. The resulting photographs are always stunning, beyond my expectations; she makes me look so good, and I don't usually photograph well! But I especially appreciate her working style. She's professional and skilled, knows exactly how to get what I want while composing a great photo, but she's also flexible, open to ideas, and fun and comfortable to work with. I came in with a vague idea of what I wanted, and through some easy simple conversation and trying some things, we were able to land on exactly the right mix of poses, backgrounds, and outfits. I highly recommend Nancy!

Meeting with Pau Lule Photography for the first time put our minds at ease knowing we chose the…read moreright photographer for our daughters Quinceañera. Pau provided us a list of locations for the pre-shoot which made the process of choosing a location helpful. During the pre-Quinceañera photoshoot, Pau, made our daughter feel comfortable and confident. The Quinceañera pre shoot photos were absolutely stunning. Pro Tip: If your dress is a surprise for your guests clearly communicate to your photographer whether or not the portrait should be displayed at the entrance prior to your arrival. Stay tuned for part 2...

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Working with David and Annie for our proposal photos was a breeze. Even though I initially didn't…read morehave a super solid idea of where and when I wanted to do the proposal, David was very helpful in suggesting different locations for different times of the day while providing examples. His communication was clear and responsive, and he was very patient with me no matter how many emails it took! Staging the surprise was actually a lot simpler than I expected--they ask you for some basic information as to how you're planning to do it. On the day of, I was nervous if things were going to fall into place, but Annie, our photographer, shared her location with me and arrived early in just the spot I wanted. She was also wonderful to work with--her photography and editing skills are great and even though we never really posed for photos before, she made it easy for us. She even had the presence of mind to turn us away from family members who were coming from behind to surprise us. We received a few photos the night of the proposal to share with friends and then the rest of the photos after a quick turnaround. We were very happy with how they turned out and appreciative of Annie's great work!

My husband and I were so fortunate to work with Annie & David for our engagement photoshoot and…read morewedding. They were the first vendor we booked after securing our venue, so we got to know them over the course of the year leading up to our wedding in August 2025. After coming across their photos when researching different potential photographers that had experience at our venue, we were very interested in meeting them. We had an initial video call with them and knew immediately that we wanted to book them for such a critical part of our wedding journey. There aren't enough words to describe how skilled and professional they are--they are amazing photographers (individually and as a duo) and clearly love what they do. Our proposal photoshoot was the only prior experience we had in terms of taking professional photos as a couple. We met them in person for the first time at our engagement photoshoot--they immediately made us feel comfortable and were seriously thoughtful about the entire process, whether it was the location choices, minute-by-minute weather changes/forecast, outfit changes, etc. It really feels like they plan for everything and care about the little details. When we asked them about another vendor they would potentially work with on the day of our wedding, they even referenced notes they made when they had worked with them for a prior wedding. Throughout the whole process, they were prompt communicators (frequently responding to an email within minutes!) and guided us with experience and patience that we really appreciated. Whenever we had something to discuss with them (including choices we needed to make as a couple), they never hesitated to give us suggestions and feedback. Even if they offered an alternative suggestion to an idea of ours, it always felt like they genuinely cared and they wanted what we wanted, and it never felt like criticism. We received our wedding photos just about 2 months after our wedding, and we love every single one of them (all 667)! They are truly the best photographers to work with and just lovely people to be around. We definitely plan to keep in touch with them for future photoshoots! :) TL;DR: You should have booked A Tale Ahead Photography yesterday!!