Looking for a photographer to catch the best moments in your life? Karen is it!…read more From emails, texts and our entire session you will feel great with the decision in having Karen be your photographer. I wish I found her sooner. But happy she was able to capture our last miracle baby. The photos are just so amazing and I can't stop looking at them. We drove from Oakley to have her do our photos, her studio is perfect and she has everything. Which is worth it because I for one am forgetful which I forgot to bring our diaper bag! Thankfully Karen came to the rescue with diapers. She has all the cute and fun things to make your photos meet your vision and then some. All my kids are rainbow babies and the rainbow photo has 7 hearts which is how many angels we have and Karen came up with the idea of adding an extra heart to make it mean more. Which made me start to tear up, our last miracle rainbow baby showed the love to not only his big sisters but to his siblings in heaven. Karen is also super sweet and we had so much to talk about during our session. My eldest daughter who is on the spectrum. I ended up learning a few things from her to help our journey in her school. You feel like she is a friend the whole time, which is something I love in a photographer is a friendly connection. She loves what she does and she's really good with kids of all ages. You won't regret choosing Karen to take photos of your family. It will be the best decision in preserving memories for generations to see.

Loved working with Karen from the very first interaction online. The communication and suggestions…read moreshe gave were terrific, and very professional. She was wonderful during our session with the adults and especially the kids. She was able to make everyone feel comfortable and did a great job capturing (and coaxing ) real smiles from our grandchildren! Our pictures turned out beautifully! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful and professional photographer!

My husband and I are so thrilled we found Alicia. We did a maternity session right before our son…read morewas born, and did a newborn session right after. Alicia is a magician, she made an open field with crazy wind and direct sun look like the most epic background! She has such a great eye for photos, is incredibly flexible when nature or newborns don't cooperate (as ours didn't), and honestly made both shoots really fun. Alicia posed us, made us laugh, and gave us a chance to be ourselves, but best of all she captured photos that I will treasure for a lifetime. Couldn't recommend Alicia more, and will be calling her again and again for family photos

Alicia has been my family photography since my now 8 year old daughter was 6 months old. She has…read morecaptured all my 3 kids special mile stones, as well as family photo sessions each year. Alicia is a talented photographer, also very easy going and pleasant to work with. She never tries to sell you extras, unlike many other photographers. She basically does an excellent job capturing your family photos the way you desire and bring it to perfection with her special talents in photography. I highly recommend Alicia, as I have been for many years.

Eva has taken our daughter's newborn and 6 month photos so far and we have been very happy with…read moreboth sessions. Her ability to work with babies and capture such beautiful moments made the sessions worth every penny. The environment is relaxed and she has stations ready for different props, ready to capture any moment. She helped not just the baby feel relaxed, but myself as well at times. Lol If you're looking for a professional photographer, give her a call.

Just got my pictures back from my daughter's first birthday photos - LOVE!…read moreEva was so sweet and easy to work with. Her studio was easy to find with free and close parking - a must with littles! She had a changing table and everything someone might need. The outfits she has available were so cute and hard to narrow down to just a few. My daughter had fun and it shows in the pictures. Would definitely recommend Eva Photography!

I have officially done two theme-inspired photoshoots with Lyndon. During both occasions, he was…read moreprompt, direct and remained very professional. We contacted each other initially through email, and he was very clear and concise about where and how the shoot should be done. He was also very helpful about directing what to be worn, hair and makeup specifications, and any other helpful information about what to expect. He has a natural ability to create masterpeices with his camera-- between the natural (or available) light, the model, and whatever environment is presented-- without the need to touch-up the photos at all, afterwards. It was a pleasure shooting with Lyndon, and I would highly recommend him-- for whatever photography concepts you have in mind!

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We hired Keith and Robin to handle video and photography and we are very pleased with our…read moreexperience. They delivered exactly what we were looking for (check the example videos to get a feel for Keith's style), and the turnaround time before we got our finished photos/videos was very quick. We got everything (as well as some edits/changes) done within a month of our event!

We worked with Lynds Photo & Video for our wedding, and it was a fantastic experience from start to…read morefinish. Keith was easy to coordinate with ahead of time and always extremely responsive, which made the planning process smooth. Our photographer Robin was excellent. He helped us schedule the day to make the most of our time while still being mindful of the flow. We had a few special requests, like a photoshoot with our dog Bowie on the Embarcadero, and he made it all happen seamlessly. He also planned ahead to capture us at sunset overlooking the Bay Bridge, which turned into one of our favorite shots. We originally chose Robin for his incredible candid photography (since we're not naturals at posing), and we are so glad we did! Even our guests commented on how many wonderful candids he captured. At the same time, he guided us through posed photos when needed and brought a creative vision that went far beyond the basics we had in mind. It's also clear that Robin truly loves what he does - his enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. On top of everything, he delivered our photos back to us in just one week, which is unheard of and so greatly appreciated. It was a lot of fun working with Robin - he was easygoing, professional, and stuck with us through a long day with such positive energy. We would absolutely recommend him and Lynds Photo & Video to anyone looking for wedding photography.

Did a little photo shoot so I could make an album for my husbands 50th birthday gift. I had my…read moremakeup done by makeupbycynthiia.com and I've never looked prettier! I brought four outfits from home, but ended up borrowing from the studio one amazing piece. Along with shoes and jewelry this studio was stocked. Christina the owner and photographer was so talented. I never felt rushed. She did not seem like she was in a hurry. She made sure I was positioned to be the most flattering and would help me adjust things as needed. Once my session was over, she explained to me the process for getting my album. She gave me options for the cover and let me choose the photos I wanted in the album. Along with that came a flash drive with all of my photos taken on the day. Within two weeks my album arrived at my door and it is beautiful. I would recommend this studio to anyone who might be afraid to do a session like this. I was never uncomfortable and I'm not normally photogenic. This was a great experience!

I didn't think I would be comfortable and really didn't know what to expect. I met Christina and…read moreright away I felt like I made the right choice. Christina made you feel so comfortable in your own skin. I had a great experience and had so much fun!!! I would love to do it again! Next time it will be with my bestie!!! I am so happy I did it. I inspired others to do the same thing. Christina and her makeup artist will doll you up and beautify you. It will be ALL about you. If you're on the fence and kinda shy, go see Christina. She's great and you will have an amazing photo session!

Elaine was the best choice for our holiday photo session. I was a little late in searching for a…read morephotographer this year and what made it even harder was that I was specifically looking for photographers offering sessions at Filoli. Many I found had no open times left, but thankfully I was able to snag one with Elaine. Her website was super easy to navigate and book online. We were a little nervous since we've always used the same photographer over the last few years, but upon meeting Elaine, she was so warm and welcoming and the kids warmed up to her so quickly. She made the session fun and engaging and never made it seem rushed. She even asked towards the end if we had any suggestions for any other photo ideas we might have. We absolutely love our photos and would highly recommend Elaine for anyone looking for a great photographer :)

Holiday mini sessions…read more Sessions are short (15 mins) Instructions say to come 10-15 mins early so we can start on time Elaine was running a whole group behind and didn't bother to text or email. So we are waiting about 30 mins in total for our session. Would advise to give notice or not book back to back bookings if unable to stay on schedule. A lot of families esp with younger kids or infants might find it challenging to keep their little ones entertained and happy while waiting. The session itself was good - Elaine was professional and recommended poses for us, as well as listening to our asks/ vision and trying to bring that vision to life. The location was outdoors / near a park/ surrounded by trees. However given the time of year there was a lot of colorful foliage and backdrops that would've been nice to incorporate but did not. But ultimately it depends on the "look" or vibe you are going for. With a mini session I understand we were working with limited options. I would think a full session would offer much more flexibility and creativity. The photos themselves are alright. As expected given the price point. I'm happy we were able to squeeze in a holiday session last minute that didn't break the bank completely. Great for a one time experience, unsure I would book again in the future.

I cannot recommend Christina Hernandez @Nightingale Photography highly enough! We traveled all the…read moreway from Texas to San Francisco for a surprise marriage proposal, which naturally came with a lot of moving parts and nerves. From our very first message, she went above and beyond to make sure everything would go off without a hitch. What truly sets her apart is her incredible generosity. Traveling from out of state meant our schedule was tight and unpredictable, but she was exceptionally flexible and generous with her time. She helped us scout the perfect location beforehand, hopped on calls to coordinate the timing, and never made us feel rushed. On the day of the proposal, she came early so I could take a picture of her clothing so my son would know who to follow to the perfect spot for him to propose. Her warmth immediately put us at ease, and her talent is undeniable. The photos are absolutely breathtaking and perfectly capture the magic of the moment. If you are planning a special event--especially if you are traveling from out of town--trust Christina Hernandez @Nightingale Photography. Thank you for making our moment unforgettable! Pat

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

Jennifer was my wedding photographer and she did an amazing job with both posed shots and…read moredocumentary-style candid photos. My medium-sized wedding was in Tilden Regional Park and I strongly desired capturing two things: (1) nature as a backdrop for photos of my husband and me and (2) the guests having a great time. I was really impressed with how well Jennifer did on both of these. She suggested great spots for the posed shots and I'm pleased with how striking the tall trees and greenery looks photos. She also got a lot of hard to capture shots of everyone dancing, laughing, and generally having a wonderful time at the reception. Lastly, she was also punctual, organized, easy to communicate with, and non-intrusive. Highly recommend.

Jen was our photographer for our engagement pictures and wedding. We really loved her natural,…read morephotojournalism style and we are so happy with our photos. It has been fun looking through the photos of our wedding and reception because she captured the energy and fun of various moments throughout the night! She is also good at making the posed photos look more natural. We can both be a bit awkward in front of the camera so we were nervous about our engagement photos but Jen was great at finding good locations and poses that turned into lovely pictures. Jen was easy to work with throughout the planning process, she was very responsive and helpful in creating the timeline and shot list, and kept everything on track (even though I was a bit late getting to the venue, we still finished with some spare time). She also got our final photos back to us very quickly. We definitely recommend Jen!

We did a fall photo session with Carrie last month, and absolutely loved how our photos turned out!…read moreShe is unbelievably patient and PREPARED to handle little kids. She came with a bunch of little stuff animals that she tied around her camera to keep their eyes looking up. Our girls are 6yo and 3yo, and family photo sessions in the past have been a little stressful. Zero stress with Carrie during our recent session this time!! Yay! Carrie's photography aesthetic is clean, modern, and natural. She is a total professional in her communications. Fair rates, and just an overall lovely person. Highly recommend booking a session with her!

We had such a wonderful experience working with Carrie Chen. From the moment we met, they made our…read morewhole family feel comfortable and at ease, which really shows in the photos. The images turned out absolutely beautiful--natural, warm, and so thoughtfully captured. Carrie went above and beyond with retouching (removing little distractions like electrical towers and stray hairs) and even created classic black-and-white versions that we love. The attention to detail and the extra care they put in made such a difference. We're so grateful to have these special moments preserved so beautifully and will treasure them for years to come. Highly recommend!