We had the most amazing experience with Vinh for Amara's 1st birthday cake smash session. He was so…read morepatient and calm, even when she got emotional (and messy ). He captured every little expression -- from curiosity to tears to frosting-covered smiles. A cake smash can be unpredictable, but he handled everything with such professionalism and kindness. We will treasure these memories forever. -Thank you, Vinh, for capturing Amara's 1st birthday cake smash so beautifully. You made us feel comfortable, allowed her to be herself, and documented every genuine moment -- frosting, tears, and all. These photos mean more than you know. We're so grateful to have these memories forever.

Outstanding service. Vinh was ready when we arrived. Took outstanding shots. Highly recommend.read more

I needed high-quality photos for a piano album cover and my website, and Edeelin at Labra…read morePhotography was incredibly accommodating. She scheduled me on short notice, and the results were nothing short of excellent. The photos were perfect, and I received them quickly, which was a huge help in keeping my website design on track. We've also been using Labra Photography for our family photos, and they continue to be the ones we share on social media and keep in our family photo books! A big thank you to Labra Photography for making this process so smooth and successful!

i needed high quality photos for me and my partner's wedding and Labra Photography exceeded our…read moreexpectations. They even gave us a complementary engagement shoot and were incredibly nice! They guided us through which poses to take and where our best angles are. I highly recommend them as anyone's desired photographer for any kind of event.

Ed is an incredible photographer! He captures the spirit of the event, the family and the friends…read moreinvolved with speed, humor and kindness. Hire him!

Amazing job on my mini engagement photos omgggggg beautiful job thank you thank you again you made…read moreour photo shoot memorable thank you!!!

I was thankful for finding Joel at Serenity Lawrence Studios locally and close to home. I needed…read moresome basic headshots for updating my realtor business and Joel provided great quality photos and excellent service. Highly recommended!

Joel at Serenity Lawrence Studios delivered high quality press photos for my new music project,…read moreConner Eko. He took time to get to know me and my artistic vision for my project and developed his own creative ideas to compliment mine. I now am ready to promote my music release and build my artist presence. His studio was amazing and has everything one would need for most studio shoots including a dressing room, props, lighting, and even sets! His studio is also worth visiting just to look at his amazing photography portfolio on display. I highly recommend you check out his photography and hire him if you need any photography work.

I have used Allison for family photographs from the very beginning of my family over six years ago…read more She has done maternity, newborn, annual family photos, mini sessions and last year took on the massive undertaking of photos of my extended family (5 kids under 7 and 8 adults). She has the ability to incorporate the kids and give the adults a comfort even when they are uncomfortable being in front of the camera and worried about their wild kids' behavior. She has expert tricks to get candid looking photos. I am always beyond please with our pictures. She also is one of the only photographers that provides digital rights to the entire session and that for me is priceless! So many other photographers charge astronomical amounts and then still charge even more money for prints or access to digital rights. I have recommended her to friends without disappointment.

Allison shot our engagement and wedding photos. She was an absolute dream to work with! We were…read moreconcerned that doing engagement photos would be awkward and look super staged. She made us SO comfortable, she gave us great direction and kept us laughing. Our wedding photos went so much smoother, because we knew what to expect and how she worked. Her prices were a steal! And the photos came out better than we could have ever dreamed of. We can't wait to work with her again in the future! Now we just have to come up with the excuse to shoot again, lol. WE LOVE ALLISON!!!

We had a fun experience with Megan. She was cheerful and very knowledgeable of how we should pose…read more My in laws had never taken professional photos and had no idea what to expect. However, Megan made them feel very comfortable. Hubby and I also loosened up and just enjoyed the experience. Thanks for fitting my family in

My husband and I had never taken professional photos together, and we usually like to make goofy…read morefaces in photos, so to say we were out of our comfort zone going into our shoots - was an understatement. However, Christina sees through your nerves and gives you all the pointers you need to make your photos look effortlessly gorgeous. She is so hilarious and a blast to work with. She knows how to loosen you up and make you feel comfortable, sexy, and glamorous. We were a COVID couple and throughout the entire planning process, Christina was helpful, patient and understanding. When it came to our wedding day, we were fighting COVID, smoke in the air and loss of time for shooting due to the bride being late - shocker! Thankfully Christina did not skip a beat, and went into hyper speed. She is assertive, and makes quick but smart decisions, which is exactly what you need when you're losing light and trying to wrangle 15+ tipsy people. When we got our photos back, they absolutely took our breath away and we couldn't wait to share them with all our family and friends. She has an incredible eye, years of talent, and it all shows in the beautiful images she produces. If you are thinking of hiring Christina, stop thinking - and do it. It will be the the best decision you'll make while wedding planning.

My wife and I got married this past December, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding…read morephotographer, Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera. I actually found Jennifer after searching online for photographers in San Francisco and her work immediately stood out. Her style felt fresh and unconventional -- more documentary and journalistic than traditional -- and I especially loved her use of black and white photography, which was a big reason we chose her. The day started at our hotel, where she jumped between our separate rooms to capture my wife and me getting ready. Before she had even gotten to our rooms, she had already scouted the perfect location for our first look. The moment was absolutely incredible, and she handled everything; we didn't have to do a thing but follow her lead. That professional confidence continued at City Hall. She has a masterful familiarity with the building. She took full control of the shoot, guiding us as she told us exactly where to stand, how to pose, and where to move next so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. As a photographer myself, I really appreciated her confidence and professionalism. All we had to do was follow instructions and be present. She knows San Francisco City Hall inside and out -- the lighting, the angles, the timing, and the key locations that truly matter -- every shot felt deliberate and it showed. The technical skill here is top-notch-- the compositions were beautiful, the balance of each frame was spot-on, and her gorgeous color grading. We received around 300 images, and the quality is so consistent that I plan to print every last one of them in large format to ensure we have a permanent physical archive. When we received the final package, we were so touched -- she sent our photos on a beautiful USB drive along with printed images, some sweets, and other thoughtful details. It was the perfect finishing touch to a genuinely wonderful experience. If you're getting married at City Hall -- or anywhere in San Francisco -- Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera is exceptional. Thank you Jennifer! Laura and Junior.

We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day and A Girl and A Camera Photography!…read moreFrom start to finish, Jennifer and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, attentive, and so easy to have around on such an important day. What we absolutely loved was Jennifer's eye for the little moments. Beyond the portraits and formal shots, she captured the quiet glances, the spontaneous laughter, and all the small details that made our wedding day feel like ours. We can't recommend Jennifer highly enough!

I am so amazed with these photos by Lauren! I'll definitely be booking a family session for the…read moreholidays. Lauren is so friendly and is able to capture a natural smile. She was able to help me with poses too! She made me feel so comfortable and confident! The photos turned out so great!! She is very experienced and knowledgeable about photography. She captures absolutely beautiful angles and locations to get these amazing shots and the best lighting! I highly recommend!! Her eye for poses, vision, and creativity are true talent!

Lauren is so sweet and amazing to work with! When I told her I was interested in doing our family…read morephotoshoot at a vineyard, Lauren took the time to scout a bunch of different locations and found the dreamiest vineyard! On the day of the photoshoot, she was so kind and patient with our senior pup who is deaf. She was so sweet to our pup and helped guide our pup and was able to get the cutest pictures of with our pup. She made the whole experience so much fun and our pup loves her! Lauren took a bunch of different kinds of pictures during our session and we are so happy with how the pictures turned out. We highly recommend Lauren :)

We wholeheartedly recommend Arjay as a wedding photographer. My husband and I are not particularly…read morecomfortable in front of the camera and knew we would need guidance to avoid feeling stiff or awkward. From the very beginning, Arjay put us at ease. During our engagement session, he provided clear, thoughtful direction while keeping the atmosphere light and relaxed. His sense of humor helped us loosen up, resulting in candid photos that truly captured our personalities.  Arjay was also instrumental in helping our wedding day run smoothly. While planning our itinerary, he went above and beyond the role of photographer, offering a detailed timeline and helpful insight into what to expect throughout the day. On the wedding day itself, he ensured that our wedding party and families were organized and present for each shot.  He also collaborated seamlessly with our videographer, working so cohesively that you would have thought they were part of the same team. Arjay's professionalism, organization and ability to make us feel comfortable made all the difference, and we are so grateful for the beautiful memories he captured.

We booked Arjay for our March 2025 wedding and highly recommend him!…read more My wife actually came across Arjay's work before we even had a wedding date set--and he was the very first photographer she bookmarked. His fine art photography style is elegant, timeless, and exactly what we envisioned. As soon as our date was confirmed, she reached out right away. After our initial consultation, we instantly knew he was the right choice for us. His package offerings are very reasonable--ours included an engagement session, a second shooter, and flexible options for coverage. He's also incredibly helpful, communicative, and full of thoughtful advice when it comes to planning your day. During our engagement session, he made us feel totally at ease in front of the camera (which is no small feat!) and turned the shoot into a genuinely fun experience. When we received our gallery, we were blown away by both the quality and the sheer number of beautiful photos. It confirmed that we made the perfect choice in hiring him. On our wedding day, Arjay helped keep everything running smoothly. He followed our timeline, captured all the moments we requested (and so many more), and worked seamlessly with our videographer. He truly went above and beyond, and the moments he captured are ones we'll treasure for a lifetime. On top of his incredible talent, Arjay is just a wonderful, easygoing person who's a joy to be around. We're so grateful for his artistry and professionalism--thank you again, Arjay!

This was one of the absolute worst experiences that I've had with a photo shoot. I will describe…read morethe situation from the beginning. I wanted a fun photoshoot with an abundance of flowers. I reached out to her and she assured me that she understood my vision and would be able to deliver. I paid (and even tipped, regrettably) prior to the shoot, per her policy. During our initial conversation, I stated that I wanted a lot of flowers and I would buy them from a local flower shop. Kyra insisted that I would not need to purchase flowers because the photoshoot was after Mother's day and a wedding and she would be able to get them for free. I took her word for it and did not make arrangements. I tried calling her on several occasions leading up to the photoshoot but she did not answer my calls. I began to get worried, but I figured it was because she was busy. The night before the photo shoot, she told me she could not secure any flowers....the night before the photoshoot. When I suggested changing the date of the shoot to allow me to make alternative arrangements, she declined. I did not want to make a fuss, so I scrambled and found a place where I could buy several bouquets. So, on the day of the shoot, she began taping the flowers that I bought to the wall. She said that we only needed to tape a few because she would photoshop the tape out and cover the wall with the flowers via photoshop. I waited over three weeks for the photos. When I inquired about when I would receive them, she stated that she was sick and had to send them to a company to be edited. About two days later, I received the photos. Wow. They were completely unedited - the flowers did not cover the entire wall, the tape was not edited out of the photos from the flowers, and my actual face/appearance had no retouching. I was so confused. I revisited the contract and it explicitly stated "40 Fully Retouched Images." None were retouched. She tried to cover herself by lying in an email, stating that she only does "small retouches"/ contrary to the contract. So, she offered a few insufficient options to make an attempt to rectify the situation - she said I can 1. pay more money for each image to be edited (even though the contract states fully retouched images) 2. Use her standard retouching? 3. a 50% refund with no images. I even tried to make it easier on her and offered to obtain the raw images and I would pay an actual professional to edit them. She stated that she does not allow her images to be edited by others, which is contrary to the fact that she sent my photos to be edited by another professional, who did not understand the assignment. So, after all of that - I had to wait yet another 2 weeks for subpar images. To add salt to the wound, she even had the nerve to use MY image on her email marketing campaign. I highly recommend looking elsewhere - because you will not receive images according to your vision, there will be a lack of communication, and you will wait 3+ weeks for unedited images.

If you're looking for a reliable, wonderful photographer that cares about your input while keeping…read moreyou on budget, Kind Hearted Images is a gem! Kyra was an absolute pleasure to work with for our newborn photos. She was very prompt in contacting us back with our inquiry and throughout the whole process. During the newborn photo session, she was so patient with our wee one and us, the frantic parents. AND THE PHOTOS! Wow!! They are stunning. We are grateful for the access online for family members and the ability to download them directly to get our own prints. Thank you again! We will see you for our summer session!