I am so thankful I found Michelle at The Floral Shovel. My family and I were fortunate to book a…read morefamily portrait session with her and, without a doubt, we will be getting more pictures done in the future. She was a pleasure to work with, from the creative brainstorming we did to go over the style we were looking for, to the session itself, Michelle's upbeat and warm personality put me and my family at ease and made the whole process FUN! She also came, not only with the needed props to photograph my unpredictable 6 month old, but with a beautiful handmade flower crown for her to wear which took the photo session, and the final photos themselves, to a level of professionalism I didn't anticipate. I am one proud and thankful Momma, for sure!

From the owner: The Floral Shovel provides family photography as well as floral styling for weddings and events.read more

I always volunteer to take photos at any gathering since I am utterly self-conscious in front of a…read morecamera. When I needed photos for a professional publication, the reviews, photos and ease of booking led me to Matt's site. I didn't expect to enjoy a photo shoot as much as I did. Even while taking numerous shots, Matt made intelligent small talk to get me at ease, talking about everything from the content of the book the photo was going in, to favorite TV shows. He gave gentle direction on posing to ensure a variety of shots without making me self-conscious at all. Looking at the photos from the shoot, I'm amazed how quickly they shifted from my stiff uncomfortable pose to a warm, relaxed portrait and even genuinely laughing pictures. I also want to appreciate Matt's technical ability. The studio is small, but well designed. Without going outside, we ended up with two color backgrounds as well as a "nature" shot with a bokeh effect of the beautiful greenery visible from his windows. Matt's skill at lighting and then photoshop resulted in photos in which my brown skin glowed. Touchups (like my chapped lips and other elements) were dome masterfully. He even removed green glare from my glasses lens in a way that preserved the full detail of my eyes. I've seen other photographers smooth out an unwanted pimple for instance, but leave behind a discernible blurring. Not Matt - he somehow managed to remove spots while retaining full texture of the skin beneath! I know where to go for any needed photos in the future.

Matt took the time to look me up before we met to get a sense of what I did for work and what types…read moreof photographs I would need. He gave good suggestions during the shoot to improve the shots and was generous with his time. Parking was easy and it was easy to get into the building on the day of my shoot. He confirmed the week of for the location. Thanks Matt! Glad I get to show off my new professional headshots!

Awesome experience!…read more I recently had reached out to them as I had lost my pictures from a few years ago, and thankfully they still had them and was able to re-send them to me! I'm so grateful! My experience was great! I felt like a sexy princess and the pictures turned out nicely! Makeup was a bit heavy but it was for the occasion. Would recommend!

The absolutely best place to go for boudoir, wedding, couple and other photos! Tiff does hair and…read moremake up and has a closet full of outfits if you don't have your own! Tiffany is the best ever and I have done 3 shoots and look forward to number 4! You will not regret having her take your pics! do NOT wait for the perfect weight, time, not ok for now, etc. Tiffany makes you look and feel like a QUEEN! Run! do not walk and get a consult and you will never ever regret the decision to have her take your photos!! Get in the outdoor shower too! love me some Tiff!!

Ella is a delight to work with! she has made me feel so comfortable in front of a camera!…read more We are always bouncing ideas off each other and they are always executed better than I ever could have imagined.

I just wanted to write in an update. I had such a great experience working with Ella a few years…read moreago, that I knew I could trust her to create some incredible maternity portraits for me. Pregnancy was rough, but I knew I wanted to record and honor the work my body was doing. Looking back at these pictures I'm in awe. Ella, these are some of my favorite pictures of all time and they will be treasured forever.

Blown away by how amazing my photo session came out with Savannah! Highly recommend! Professional,…read morethorough and efficient!

We love what we do. We have 900 designer gowns. Over 200 backdrops. 100 themes. Prices can't be…read morebeat!

We have worked with Sara for both our newborn and 6 month photo sessions and have been incredibly…read moresatisfied with the photos from both. We plan to use her services for 12 month photos as well. She gives very helpful ahead of time instructions for the newborn photos- which is very important for new sleep deprived parents who want to capture their baby as perfectly as possible. Her attention to detail, gentle ways around the babies and creative, on the spot ideas are also very much appreciated. Without hesitation, we absolutely recommend Sara for your pre and post natal photography needs.

We have used Sara for both our newborn pictures, and two years of family pictures. And we will be…read morebooking again this year! She works magic! As a mother to young children herself she understand kids temperaments, and makes my kids feel at ease. Our pictures are always beautiful.

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.

Amanda took photos of my store and my headshots for my Instagram and website and I literally cried…read morewhen I saw the photos they were so beautiful. She saw my space in a light and perspective I could have never imagined. Not only are her photos fantastic, Amanda is a delight to work with. Even with the small time frame I gave her she got my photos to me on time, and she is so pleasant to be around.

I just had my branding shoot with Amanda and was blown away with her professionalism and keen eye…read more She was so easy to work with and captured exactly what I was going for with this shoot. I highly recommend her if you are thinking of re-branding your business or just need new photos for social media or website. I look forward to working with her again in the future.

Sandy is truly one of the most skilled newborn/family photographers in the bay area! I was lucky to…read morefind Sandy 4 years ago with my first born and the newborn photos ended up being incredible! It was an easy decision to go back to her with our second baby. Here are some of the ways that Sandy truly stood out: - Both our babies were born around Christmas holiday and scheduling was not an issue at all for Sandy. She checked in ahead of the appointment to ensure we didn't need to reschedule (much needed for parents that just gave birth recently) and had our themes ready prior to us arriving. - The themes were 10/10, better than what we could've envisioned ourselves. And our themes were generic such as lemon or Christmas. - The amount of patience Sandy has is seriously amazing! Our second baby was a bit harder to photograph compared to the first, in addition to a toddler who wasn't in the mood for pictures, and it didn't phase Sandy at all. She took her time to make sure she was able to capture each theme well and had tips up her sleeve to get the toddler to take some pictures. I highly recommend going with Sandy if you're considering photo sessions! She goes above and beyond to ensure all the special moments are captured and the pictures are so incredibly worth it.

I'm truly delighted to share my experience working with Sandy! Her communication was wonderful from…read morethe very beginning, from arranging the appointment and customizing the scene setup to sending the photos. Everything went so smoothly. I am really impressed by her talent with infants and children; she was fantastic with my newborn and my 2-year-old. Her ability to craft stunning scenes is also incredible. And when it comes to her photography and editing skills, they are truly outstanding--just look at the edited photos, they're absolutely stunning! You won't be disappointed with Clairbare Studios and Sandy's gift for capturing beautiful, lasting memories of your little ones.

I have never had any sort of photoshoot experience. Sara has exceeded my expectations. She was very…read moreprompt in her responses, and was very accommodating! I was so nervous, as it was my first time really out with my newborn... Sara made the whole experience a breeze. I loved sitting back and watching her in her element. Sara received any feedback/requests we had, and executed everything perfectly. Once I received the pictures, I began to tear up. Sara captured such a memorable time in our lives, and I am so grateful!

Sara is hands down the best newborn and child photographer in the Bay Area. We have used her twice…read morewhen both my children were newborns. This last time, in May 2025 it was slightly more difficult because my toddler was also in the photos. They exceeded my expectations! She is worth every penny! Her and her assistant go above and beyond to make sure you get every shot you want! They have so many outfits, wraps, headbands and props to choose from that you don't have to worry about bringing anything for your newborn. You are in the best hands with Sara!