I returned to Shailee for my twin's first birthday.  She had initially photographed us for my maternity and newborn  photos. That experience was so amazing that I had to return . For the first birthday session, Shailee helped me with a theme because I really needed some creative input. We went with her idea. I also leaned on her a lot for her input on  choosing the twin's outfits. The planning was over a 3  month period. Shailee dedicated her busy time in between personal and professional time to contact me so we can discuss ideas. I was also torn between combining the session with a family shoot and first birthday shoot. I knew that photographing twins wasn't going to be that simple in terms of timing it with their naps. I also felt overwhelmed by the preparations. Shailee understood my concerns well. She made some really great suggestions to alleviate the stress of my unique situation. The photos turned out fabulous as expected. The only problem was there were too many good photos to choose from! Shailee has helped me so much more than she knows. She understood the stress of being a first-time mom, especially to twins. Shailee has gone above and beyond to make my experience with her unforgettable. In addition, her attention to detail is indicative of her work. That is what makes her photos so great! All I can say is that Shailee is very reliable, dedicated, trustworthy, kind, sweet, patient, and gives first-class service. I'll let the photos speak for themselves! Thank you, Shailee! I'm forever grateful! read more

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Can't recommend Shailee enough! She was a dream to work with and made me feel like a goddess! So many beautiful maternity gowns, props, and backdrops to choose from to give you your dream shoot! She was so patient and new the exact lighting and poses ... from hand, hip and foot placement to where you should look to capture the best shot! read more

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We found Shailee through social media and were lucky to be able to book her earlier during our pregnancy. Shailee had a thorough process of understanding what we wanted and envisioned for our maternity & newborn photoshoot. The pictures came out beautiful and we were able to capture our precious memory thanks to her. read more

Shailee is AMAZING! She was so welcoming and great with our baby boy. The pictures she took were stunning and we couldn't be happier with them. We will absolutely be having her do all our future family photos. 10/10. read more

Shailee Connolly Photography - Session Photography Near Me - San Jose, California

Shailee is amazing! We had the pleasure of working with her for our maternity and newborn/family photoshoots. She spent plenty of time to go over all the details at the consultation meeting, answering every question, and took her time during the photoshoots. We never felt like we needed to rush to get through the photoshoot or only do a handful of poses. She took care of us to ensure we were comfortable and has the magic touch with our newborn. So many photos were taken at both photoshoots for us to choose from! Our photos are absolutely beautiful and glad that Shailee was able to capture these moments for us. I highly recommend Shailee! read more

We had the pleasure of working with Shailee for our maternity and newborn/family photo shoots. Shailee's work is incredible, her photography and editing skills are spectacular. We absolutely loved how organized she was and how she accommodated some of our requests and communicated with us throughout. And most of all, we love the end product. We got some pictures to cherish forever. Thank you Shailee! read more

Shailee is the best! Her pictures speak for themselves. She captured such beautiful pictures of my daughter and us. She created such a wonderful environment for the baby and was so gentle with her. For the parents she offers a full wardrobe if needed and refreshments. Picture selection and print ordering was done as a collaboration and with no pressure at all. I highly recommend Shailee. You only get 1 chance to take newborn pictures, you can trust Shailee will make the best of it! read more

Shailee was amazing to work with for our maternity and newborn photoshoots. She took great care in preparing for our photoshoots by spending time with us beforehand to plan all the details to help capture what we would want. During the photoshoots, she took her time making sure she got the perfect shots for us and was also able to make us feel extremely comfortable in front of the camera. Shailee is also incredibly talented with working with newborns! She handled our normally fussy newborn with the utmost care and patience that our baby was surprisingly calm the entire time. Our photos were absolutely stunning and we could not be happier!! I don't normally write reviews but I had such an amazing experience that I wanted to highly recommend Shailee! read more

The camera is nothing without a skilled photographer and Shailee is an example of that. She really has an eye for detail, a great taste and is very talented in editing. Also her client wardrobe dresses are unique and beautiful. Shailee is great with kids and is very patient with moms too :) We had several photo sessions done with her and she always finds a way to get amazing shots for us. I'm very happy with our final selection of products including personalized photo albums and framed canvases, not to mention extra presents and perks she offers for her lifetime clients! The outcome is stunning and will last us for ages! I'm so glad we found you Shailee Thank you so much for creating such a great memory for our family. read more

Amazing photos and experience! Shailee made our maternity and newborn photoshoots more than we could have ever dreamed off. Her attention to detail was amazing and she was extremely kind and understanding throughout the whole process. 10/10 recommend. read more

Shailee was amazing to work with. She was very professional, patient, detailed oriented. Some places only give you an hour and rush the process. Shailee took her time to get the perfect shot. As a result, we were thrilled with our newborn photos. I don't know how she managed to get our son in various positions without crying or waking up, but she worked her magic. Highly recommend Shailee if you are looking for high quality images that will last a lifetime. We will be working with Shailee again in the future! Can't recommend her enough. read more

Our family loved working with Shailee for our family photos. She made the entire process feel effortless. From the initial planning session to the final product, she took care of everything - the location, selecting our outfits, keeping my kids happy, making recommendations for portrait selection, and so much more. She has a great eye for lighting and finding the magic in the moment. Extra shout out to her editing skills which enhanced the portraits while still keeping true to our natural selves. She's worth every penny :). Would love to work with her again. read more

Shailee is an absolutely phenomenal photographer! She took our fall family photos and the whole experience was wonderful! She is very warm, friendly and fantastic with kids. I was so impressed by the way she captured their true personalities and the sisterly love my girls have for each other. Both the posed and candid shots were spectacular! She has a great eye for lighting as well as framing the photo with a gorgeous, natural background. We received so many compliments on our Christmas cards and we can't wait to take pics with Shailee again! read more

Working with Shailee was a breeze . She is extremely professional and patient and made our experience very comfortable. Right from the consultation to the shoot, she was responsive and accommodating. During the shoot day , she was very well prepared and didn't crowd any other appointments with ours. She handled our kid with utmost care and managed everything on her own even with her assistant not being available on that day .the photos turned out great and she executed our vision perfectly. I couldn't have asked for a better studio to capture our little one . read more

I researched and looked at several newborn photographers before meeting and selecting Shailee. Shailee is the best newborn and maternity photographer in the Bay Area! She puts a lot of care and thought into her work. I think it is great how she makes things work, makes things better and perseveres - taking our requests and finding ways to perfect and resolve even the littlest details - like removing extra weeds from the pictures, stray hairs, water marks on logs, and not settling on fonts. I sincerely appreciate everything she has done for us so far, and her care and skills shine with her quality of work and service. She is a world class photographer and far exceeds all our hopes and expectations in all aspects from first contact through delivery of products and services!! Her quality of work is impeccable!! read more

Shailee has captured two of the most important chapters in our lives: the birth of our first son about 4 years ago, and the birth of our second son this year. Both times, my husband and I have gotten teary-eyed when first seeing the photos! We've received countless compliments, with the main feedback being that the photos are beyond beautiful, and that there's just something really special about them. Shailee has a special gift for taking pictures you will treasure forever--she simply settles for no less than perfection. She does it all with a friendly and engaging attitude, and very much makes you feel at ease. I can't imagine working with anyone else for such important photos! Thank you Shailee for everything! read more

I booked a newborn photoshoot with Shailee Connolly and I couldn't be even more happier with how she captured my baby girl! From the moment we had our first consult I knew I had picked the right person. Shailee is extremely professional, patient and very sweet. She is very well organized and explains her prices and plans thoroughly. She is extremely gentle and patient throughout the entire photo session which was an important factor for me when working with my baby. Her studio is also very clean and gorgeous. I had a vision of how I imagined my baby girl and Shailee exceeded our expectations. We will be coming back for our family photos! read more

We had a wonderful maternity photoshoot experience with Shailee. She is very professional, detail oriented, patient and a phenomenal photographer. The photos came out stunning and we were in love with each of the pictures she clicked. She helped us at every step of the way, right from explaining every little detail before the shoot, to providing maternity dress options for photoshoot, suggesting best time and locations for the shoot and even helping with the photo poses. She knows it all so well. We were quite apprehensive before the shoot as both me and my husband are camera shy but she made it very easy and a totally enjoyable experience. read more

We found out about Shailee through a friend. Our friend did newborn photography herself and really liked Shailee's work. After chatting with her through email, we decided to have her help us shoot a few sessions of our newest addition to the family. We did a 6 month and 1 year old/smash cake session. With so many photographers out there how do you choose? We went with Shailee because we liked her style, but also we felt comfortable with her as well. I think this is important because the whole session will be more relaxed and, in turn, I think the shots will be much nicer. She is warm and very patient. Newborn/baby photography isn't an easy task. She was always upbeat and positive. She would even allow the mother to take time to soothe the baby if needed. Her in-home studio is well equipped with all sorts of props and wearables. They also have an attached bathroom in case you need to change your baby diapers or even change outfits. The photos turned out amazing! We are really happy with how they turned out. I even have one pinned to the wall at my work desk! If my wife and I decide to have another little one, my wife will jump on the opportunity to have Shailee shoot the newborn session as well as a maternity shoot. read more

I wish there was a way to give more then 5 stars for Shailee! It is hard to express how amazing she is in words. She is very passionate about her work and it shows in every picture she takes. She makes the photo session fun and exciting for the whole family! She goes to visit the spot first where you want to take pictures and figures out the perfect time to get the perfect lighting. She puts your needs first and is always asking your thoughts and opinions. Not only is she an amazing photographer but she is one of the sweetest people around. My kids loved her, I loved her...it's a win win for everyone involved! I would highly recommend her to anyone needing family photos, newborn photos, or maternity photos. read more

I found Shailee on Yelp after my son decided to come 3.5 weeks early. We had not booked a newborn photo session yet and were lucky enough she had availability to squeeze us in. I've got to say that she made preparing for the newborn photo session so much easier than it was for my daughter's newborn session 3 years earlier. I did my make-up that morning and the only one that really needed to plan out his outfit was my husband. Shailee has outfits for mom, older siblings and of course baby in her studio. We got to the studio and both my 3yo daughter and I changed into our outfits for the pictures (this was after discussing color palettes with Shailee during a previous phone conversation). She is so detailed and was great with both children, our pictures look amazing. You would have never guessed that our toddler was not cooperating during the photo session! She was able to help distract her and snap quick pictures in between some of the running around trying to get our daughter to cooperate :D She also has snacks in her studio to munch on and coffee or water while baby is getting his solo shots. It was a great experience from beginning to end and I could not have asked for better pictures. I absolutely love them! Don't hesitate to book with her, she's worth every penny! read more

We booked a newborn session with Shailee for when my son was 8 days old, and we could not be more pleased with her photos! They will be forever treasured in our family. Shailee was just a pleasure to work with. She has an artistic eye and an uncanny ability to soothe babies and coax them into the right poses for amazing shots. She also got some lovely shots with my son and toddler daughter, and other family members. So grateful for her patience and ability to tailor the session to our preferences. Highly recommend her! read more

Very professional, I highly recommend Shailee's services. She goes above and beyond to provide outstanding customer service and her photographs are truely works of art. read more

Shailee is an exceptional photographer! She is incredibly talented and so easy to work with! We did our maternity and newborn shoots with her and cannot be more pleased. I've done a lot research and got quotes from many photographers in the area and I can honestly say that Shailee is one of the best in her category! Her packages are well priced and the quality of her work is outstanding! Photoshoots did not feel awkward or uncomfortable as she took great care of us and our little one (mama even got a nap). Shailee worked with us to make sure the timing and styling of our photoshoots were exactly as we wanted them to be. She has the most cozy little studio with a TON of cool props! The fact that I did not have to purchase any props or a dress for my maternity shoot saved us a ton of money that we applied to a nicer package. I am a perfectionist but I had nothing to pick on as everything she does is done with love, passion and hard work! It was also very easy to communicate with her as she answers e-mails/texts within 1-2 hours. That's great customer service right there! We are extremely grateful to Shailee for capturing such priceless memories! I give her 5 stars based on quality of work, pricing, customer service, and styling. I strongly recommend her services! read more

We had our twin newborn photos done with Shailee when the girls were 4 weeks old last year... Wow! The most incredible work that could have been done considering the girls were not easy to keep asleep at that age. Word of advice-do photos before your kiddo is 2 weeks old for the cutest, sleepy pics ;) Still, Shailee was gracious and made it work. We loved her work, personality, and her home studio so much that we had their 1 year pictures done there too even though we now live over 2 hours away! She personalized the setting according to their dresses and has a perfect set up with a bathroom/tub next to the studio for a quick clean up after cake smash photos. We highly recommend Shailee for a premium experience with high quality product. read more

Shailee is a professional and very talented. She has a great selection of wraps and headbands for baby girls. She is very patient with newborns fuss and mess and takes extra time if needed to take that perfect shot. She will definitely keep the mommy happy. read more

Shailee photographed our newborn daughter at 10 days old. We are extremely pleased with the quality of her work and her professionalism. In contrast to other photographers we considered, Shailee did not require us to book a specific date ahead of the delivery. Given how unpredictable births can be, I appreciated that. She noted our due date and asked us to contact her once our daughter actually arrived. We had hoped to use the photographs for our holiday card, even though our daughter was born in early December. Shailee was extremely accommodating of this. She worked hard to make the photos available in time for Christmas. Shailee works out of her own studio in San Jose. On the day of the photo shoot, the weather was bad. Instead of driving 30 minutes on a stormy freeway with a 10-day-old baby, Shailee let us reschedule at the last minute for a better day. The studio was very professionally outfitted. She had lots of beautiful props, throws, and backgrounds of all kinds of color schemes. Shailee was very patient with us, through feedings, crying fits, and diaper changes. I never felt rushed. She actually worked past the allotted time, even though it cut into her own family time. I found Shailee to be quite open to my preferences for the photo shoot. I showed her a few options that I liked from her display and some things I had found on Pinterest. Shailee was very gentle with our daughter and organized the shoot to be the least disruptive to her. Shailee worked closely with us on the editing to ensure that the final product was exactly as we wanted. She hand-delivered the photos to me (we ordered several large pieces, a few accordions, and an album), and had me open them immediately to make sure I was happy with them. One of the album pages was slightly warped (a fault of the printer's, not Shailee's), and Shailee volunteered to replace it before I could say anything. Shailee is a tremendously skilled newborn photographer. I highly recommend her, and hope to use her services again! read more

Shailee took our newborn photos for us, and she did an amazing job. She gives you lots of options and has everything ready when you get there. Her and her assistant were just wonderful with our little baby. Her props and outfits are adorable, and she chose some gorgeous colors for our little man. The prices were fair and we got all our photos on a beautiful USB drive, which was a great plus! When we got our photo book back, the pictures were simply perfect. So beautiful! We loved our experience with Shailee and plan to go back if we're ever in need of more newborn photos. read more

We used Shailee for a photo shoot of our newborn daughter. The entire experience was amazing. Shailee is a true professional, has a great eye for detail and is an artist. The pictures turned out phenomenal! We can't wait to go back when our daughter is older and take more family pictures. We were apprehensive to bring out eight day old baby for a shoot at a studio, but Shailee is a baby whisperer. She kept our girl calm and comfy and we even got to take a nap, watch Netflix and eat (luxuries we hadn't had since before her birth). Thank you so much Shailee for helping us remember how teeny tiny and beautiful our baby was at eight days we LOVE our pictures!!! read more

We had our newborn pictures taken with Shailee and had a great experience with her. Shailee was phenomenal with our baby. We never heard her cry once during the shoot. The entire experience was perfect for us, as we were able to sit in another room and relax while Shailee took pictures. The pictures were stunning and her talent showcased in every one. We ended up buying more than we expected because they turned out so well. I would recommend Shailee and plan to come back for every family picture. read more

Shailee's work will not disappoint you. She is so professional, has a beautiful studio with lots of outfits choices for maternity shoots and infant. Her prices are reasonable as well. Our son was a premie and she did amazing with him! She was also very flexible and understanding of our dates and times available. I've recommended her to all my pregnant friends! If you look at her photography website, you will clearly see her style and how talented she truly is! read more

We had the pleasure of working with Shailee on three occasions, first for my maternity shoot, then newborn and most recently my daughter's 7 months. Her work is just amazing and you are not just getting a photograph from her but instead a professional piece of art. I also have to add that she is amazing with newborns and 7 month old crawlers! Can't wait to work with Shailee again! read more

I was lucky enough to find Shailee Connolly Photography while pregnant. She took my maternity pictures which were elegant and beyond perfect! When we had our little bub I knew I wanted Shailee to capture the early days of my bubs life. During the newborn shoot, Shailee was a baby whisperer and had no problem getting my bub into sweet little poses. She even managed to wrangle my hubby to pose for a family photo too. I highly recommend her work! read more

I have been watching Shailee's work from the beginning and love her work. On a recent visit to San Jose I had the pleasure of assisting her with a new born photo shoot. I was amazed by her patience and persistence for that perfect shoot. She has a soft and gentle manner with these beautiful little babies and never gives up until she has the required result. Shailee you should be so proud of your body of work you are a true PERFECTIONIST. read more