Tracey at Fresh portraits is a true professional and she did a great job creating our employee…read morephotos for our website. I especially appreciated the background work she did to find out exactly what my vision was and she provided samples to look at from her portfolio. She met me at a location I was considering using to do the photo shoot. On the day we took the photos she was extremely well prepared and had thought of every little detail to make us comfortable while we waited for other people's turn. After she took some of the photos we had a chance to see how they were looking to make sure everything was on track. Tracey had a lot of patience and flexibility during the whole process. Everything she promised, timing, etc.. went exactly to plan. The outcome exceeded my expectations. I will definitely use Tracey again!

Gina took my photos for a new business I was launching and they could not have turned out more…read morebeautifully. I immediately felt comfortable working with her and was so impressed by how thoughtful she was with positioning, lighting, etc.-- all of which shows her expertise when it comes to taking great headshots and was demonstrated in how the photos themselves turned out. I could not recommend her more and will absolutely be using her again in the future! Overall wonderful experience from start to finish.

Gina is incredible! We've used her for both of my daughter's bat mitzvahs and not only is she a…read moredream to work with day of, her photos are truly amazing! She's so talented at getting beautiful portraits and capturing the joy, energy and beauty of the event. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Taryn is a miracle worker! She managed to get fantastic shots of our family, including our two…read moretoddlers. She was incredibly patient and knew exactly how to work with a 1 and 3-year-old to get genuine smiles. The lighting and scenery were perfect, and the final photos are beautiful. If you're looking for a photographer who makes the process stress-free, hire Taryn!

I had a family studio mini session with Taryn and it was the perfect amount of time for my toddler…read moreto cooperate. We got SO many exceptional photos! Highly recommend Taryn and am excited to use her for all my fam photos from now on!

DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY…read more I suspect we worked with the sole owner. On the day of our wedding she called and said she can't make it. In her place would be 2 photographers we'd never discussed. Alongside that this company agreed via email to provide us with all pictures taken, unedited. When we followed up for our pictures several weeks after the wedding we received only 250 staged and edited photos. Upon inquiring we were told the contract supercedes email agreements and that's all were getting. In summary: 1. Cancels day of wedding. Sends 2 amateurs instead. 2. Agrees to terms in email but doesn't follow thru. 3. Took job in Austin but is based in California? Spend the extra cash and ensure you get what you want and expect.

By far the best photographer I have ever used. She is very patient and has an eye for things you…read morecan't even see until you see it in her photographs. I have 2 boys and the fact that she can reign them into a photo together that's not pure chaos is an absolute miracle!

Lorelei did some headshots for my new website. She was patient and knowledgeable as well as very…read morereasonably priced. I am delighted with the end result and would definitely use her services again. I highly recommend her!

Horrible. Horrible. Horrible. Late, rude, disheveled…read morelooking, pictures out of focus. Events only happen once. Dont take the risk of this amateur.

My husband and I got a list of names from our venue and quickly decided the Ken had the best…read moreactions shots, bridal poses, stills, candids and had everyone smiling in pictures. I think we both truly fell in love with the idea of having him as our photographer when he called for a consultation after I had given him a three page picture request. My husband who wasnt very attached to the wedding planning, like most men, started yelling about the hockey game and Ken asked what the score was.. It was so amazing because Nick got connected to the experience so quickly because of that. He was pumped and thrilled for the event to be so close, finally! Ken was able to adjust our timelines willingly, and made it better off for me by changing the location for when we started. He clarified all our questions, set out a timeline and inevitebly gave me the confidence to show up to the venue and hour before they told me to be there. When I stumbled on ideas of where to go when he was right there with a perfect solution. Our wedding day was quick, and he was right on top of everything. He had a constant flow of places to take pictures at, he was instructed to make sure everyone was smiling and the pictures proved he kept to it. He gave us pictures that we would have never thought to have. If people are whispering in your ear that the professional pictures might not be what you expect (because people did it to me).. tell them they are wrong!!! Ken is as amazing as his portfolio shows, his talent for placement of people, lighting and getting the most amazing person shot for you is just what you would expect. I had over 1,000 pictures in the end, that captured the most wonderful day of my life. From the start, to the silly pictures, the posed ones, the true to myself ones, and everything I wanted ones he delivered. The timeframe for waiting was reasonable, and you get perfection in the end.. so be patient and seriously book Ken Viale to be your photographer. You will be so glad you did.

Our wedding photos by Ken Viale blew us away! STUNNING…read more Ken captured everything about our amazing day, a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired wedding in March 2017 (at Calistoga Ranch resort). With Ken's mix of sweeping landscapes and detail shots, we can relive the look, feeling and memories of that day: a sweet embrace in an enchanted forest. The rain. Passionate ceremony kiss while overlooking a lake. Our pirate reception in a wine cave, our guests being surprised. Brides & Grooms: on your big day you will have "bliss brain." You'll be in a fog. You need a pro like Ken who will capture more than you can imagine--sometimes by guiding B&G/guests in photos or shooting quietly to get authentic moments. Ken is easy-going and fun. Understands outdoor & indoor lighting. Excellent communication & follow-up. Tips: ask Ken for a second shooter (ours focused on reception décor while Ken focused on our pre-ceremony photos). Talk to him about your vision a few weeks before your wedding--he really listens. I only wish we had more time with Ken because we booked a smaller package; the day goes by so fast and his photos are so fantastic, I want even more! For all of the time and money you spend on a wedding, make sure you get a great photographer.

My son, husband, dog, and I recently had our family portrait done by Jamey Thomas. It was a fun and…read morepositive experience for the four of us. We made sure to remember dog treats, which kept our dog focused and on task. We met at Crissy Field so we could have the Golden Gate Bridge in the background of some of our pictures. Jamey has a great personality for getting everyone comfortable and keeping things light. He took lots of pictures as we walked around. I felt like we were famous as we strolled around and had our picture taken almost every step of the way. My son moves fast and isn't the most cooperative subject, so Jamey had his work cut out for him. After about an hour of playing around and getting several candid and some posed shots, Jamey suggested we caravan to a eucalyptus grove that was just 10 minutes away. It was wooded and gorgeous, providing a different look for the photographs. I recommend Jamey highly for portraits, especially if you want photos shot in a outdoor setting with natural light. Wind was a factor for me in blustery SF, so next time I think I'll tie my hair back. If you get a chance, check out Thomas' portfolio online. I didn't post our best photos for privacy reasons - we have 79 images images on a CD, in both color and black and white. Our funniest photo was the "booty shot" directed by my son of all 4 of us sticking out our jean-clad (except the dog, who participated for sure!) booties standing against a log overlooking the forest. Though G-rated, it is a classic for sure. 5 enthusiastic stars.

My husband and I hired Jamey for our October 2012 backyard wedding in Santa Cruz. We found Jamey…read morethrough the vendor list on apracticalwedding.com where each vendor is required to take their Sanity Pledge. When you have a second, I suggest reading it. I interviewed a few photographers over the phone and kept coming back to Jamey. I just found him to be respectful, kind, straight-forward, not pushy, and reasonable. My husband and I met with Jamey in person where we looked at printed copies of his work and talked about our personalities and what we wanted in a photographer. We were sold. He captured movement and light so well. I cannot emphasize the importance of feeling comfortable with your photographer. My husband and I can be hams for the camera, but we can be bit shy when asked to be serious and pose. It was important to us to avoid having a yelling or aggressive photographer. We felt at ease with Jamey and we felt that our guests and family would be at ease as well. For our engagement photos, Jamey came to our home and took photos of us around our favorite places in Santa Cruz (our home w/ our cat, Ocean View Park, our local ice cream shop, the Boardwalk). In preparing for this photo shoot, Jamey just encouraged us to be comfortable, to do our thing. The results were excellent. It was a good warm-up for the big day. We had 130 guests at our wedding. Jamey was awesome and he fit right in with the crowd. Guests were just so impressed with how easily and nicely he moved through the crowd talking with people, asking to take a photo. Jamey's best photos are the photojournalistic shots - the candid photos of us and our guests having a great time. We had a backyard wedding and a lot of time and effort was spent to make that yard look special. He really captured how pretty it was. Jamey is worth it. I look at all the photos now and I find that they really do tell the story of that day. Other pluses: Jamey is responsive to emails and phone calls. He was so patient - I had lots of questions. Agreement for services was also abundantly clear. He provided final photos faster than expected. He was a joy to work with and I kinda miss harassing him with my questions and worries over outfits and makeup. My mother really liked him - that says a lot.

Andi photographed my wedding as well and I was super satisfied with the whole experience. She sat…read moredown with us on more than one occasion to review the shots that we really wanted to get and has spent several hours helping us plan out album. She has a very laid back attitude when she is working an event, but at the same time is very proactive about reminding you about milestones in case you forget in the planning phase. She came with us on our venue walk through to plan where to do the portrait shots and we were able to really maximize our short time at the venue. She gets along great with other vendors and one thing that was extremely important to me, she stays out of the guests way. I hate going to weddings where all you can see during the ceremony is the photographer, and this definitely isn't the case with Andi. And did I mention that she takes great shots? She took some wonderful candid shots of family members that are normally extremely camera shy, which I will treasure forever. She does excellent work in color and black and white, for reasonable prices and gives you digital negatives to everything. Of all of my vendors who helped on my wedding, Andi was the best!

Trusting someone to capture one of the most important days in a person's life is never an easy…read moredecision. My wife and I were looking for someone with a photojournalistic approach and who could capture the emotion and details of the day. We first came across Andi's work on her website and immediately loved her style. Unlike other photographers we considered, Andi's work was consistent and we loved her entire wedding portfolios and not just a few great pics from many different weddings. Not only did we love Andi's work, but we also loved Andi's easy going personality and responsiveness. Since we were planning our Napa wedding from NYC, we appreciated her initiative in visiting our site prior to the wedding and even had ideas already for ceremony, family and couple pictures! Andi has a great eye and was successful in capturing intimate and beautiful moments. On our one year anniversary we returned to the site of our wedding to relive a bit of the dream but nothing provides us with the same emotional satisfaction as watching Andi's slide show. Thank you Andi for making our wedding more beautiful than we could have imagined.