Sonya photographed our wedding at Cavallo Point. She is an amazing photographer and such a great personality too. We love our photos. She was also very helpful the entire evening. I highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for a photographer. read more

Where are the 10 stars when you need them?!? I have had the pleasure of knowing Sonya for almost 10 years. Sonya has been THE photographer for my business photos and my personal photos. I remarried recently and of course my first call was to Sonya to be our photographer. Sonya went above and beyond from that very first call. She worked with us on what types of photos we wanted, our schedule, the different people we would want photos with, etc. She knows many of the venues well and does a great job of scouting locations. Unfortunately, we had rain on our wedding day. Sonya did a quick adjustment and found other spots for our photos. She and her assistant got wet and they never took the smiles off their faces. There are many special touches that Sonya adds which I won't share here as I want you to be as pleasantly surprised as we were! read more

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Sonya is an absolutely amazing wedding photographer! We are so grateful for the incredible photos that she captured of our special day. When we first reached out to Sonya, she sent us her wedding photography collections to get an idea of her style, and set up a call so we could chat about what we were looking for and ask any questions. Sonya's photography style is natural and beautiful, and initially prompted us to reach out. After talking with her, we knew we wanted to work with Sonya - we could tell we would feel very comfortable with her, and her experience and creativity with taking photos in different environments really came through. Leading up to the wedding, Sonya helped us put together a timeline for the wedding day. We wanted great photos to remember the big day, but it was really important to us to be fully present at our wedding, and not feel like we were having to interrupt the experience to take pictures. Sonya figured out a timeline that worked perfectly. She also sent us a worksheet for figuring out which family photos we'd want to do, so the day-of went really smoothly. Sonya also gave us several great ideas for first look locations near our wedding venue, with details and example photos so we could figure out what we wanted. Our venue was the California Academy of Sciences, which has some complicated lighting restrictions because of the live animals, as well as some dimly-lit spaces. Sonya did a walk-through with us ahead of the wedding to make sure she'd be ready to shoot high-quality photos within these requirements in all the spaces we were planning to use. Taking photos with Sonya was the first time we really took any couple photos. We felt a little uncertain about how to pose at first, but Sonya made us feel so at-ease and we were able to have fun with it. On the day of our wedding, Sonya was everywhere and nowhere at the same time. She captured all of the important moments, as well as the little details that made our day so special. She also took many amazing candid shots of our friends and family. The photos are all so beautiful, even more so than we could have imagined. Sonya also made us a slideshow with highlights from the day. It's been so fun to relive the wedding, and all our family and friends loved the photos as well! We cannot thank Sonya enough for giving us such beautiful memories to cherish forever. If you are looking for a wedding photographer, we highly recommend Sonya for your special day!! read more

It was so wonderful to have the opportunity to work with Sonya. From the beginning of reaching out to her to receiving the photos, Sonya has been responsive and professional. I cannot recommend her enough! She was able to not only capture the city hall ceremony and pictures with our guests, but also stunning couples photos at city hall. Thanks Sonya! read more

Sonya has photographed 2 of my friends weddings and the photos were BEAUTIFUL!! The photos really capture the intimate moments of a wedding. I was SO crushed that she wasn't available the weekend of my wedding. However she was the first person I thought of for our newborn photos! And I just love love LOVE our photos. As a first time mom with a newborn I was so nervous and not sure what to expect. Feeding time, crying and bathroom breaks were totally unpredictable. Sonya was so patient and made me feel comfortable throughout the shoot. We took some standard newborn pics which turned out great (mainly for the announcement) and lots of natural pics of us cuddling and playing with our baby. These natural photos of us hanging just playing are my FAVORITE!! Now the memories of those simple moments will last a lifetime! Sonya was able to capture those intimate moments so beautifully - just like in her wedding photos. I think maybe the difference is that Sonya went to art school and has a magical eye vs self taught hobby photographers? Either way - thank you Sonya you are the BEST! read more

She really got us, our theme and captured the day with 1000 great photos. She touched up our blemishes in post and mixed up her lenses for the mood. Her ability to wrangle our family my was impressive, it may be her brilliant smile. Look at her work and you'll know, she is the goods. Also, it's not often someone perfectly mesh being sweet and a pro. Thank you, Sonya. Our wedding album made us feel like movies stars for the day. read more

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Sonya was truly a pleasure to work with and we are extremely glad we went with her over all the other photographers out there. We were first interested in her when we saw her online portfolio and liked her style. Afterwards, we met her in-person to ask questions and go over the whole process. Sonya was extremely pleasant to talk to with her warm and professional demeanor. She answered all our questions and went over the contract with us in great detail. After deciding to go with her, Sonya reached out to set an engagement shoot date. The engagement shoot went smoothly and Sonya never rushed us or seemed in a rush. Even when we went over the designated hours set for us, she stayed until we finished going throughout the entire place we went to. Of course the photos all turned out great and we even used a few inside the wedding as features. On the day of the wedding, Sonya showed up exactly on time with her assistant photographer. She is very professional, personable, and wonderful to work with! In between our ceremony and reception, we were able to do a 20-min photoshoot. Sonya knew immediately which shots to take and the photoshoot went very smoothly. She has amazing attention to detail. After we received the photos back from her, we loved her work and had so many amazing photos to choose from! Overall, we give our highest recommendation to Sonya! Additionally, she replies very quickly to inquiries and when we were planning the wedding. It was great to have that quick communication. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Sonya!!! read more

Working with Sonya was fantastic from beginning to end. Everything from the initial meeting through engagement shoot and actual wedding was well communicated. She did a great job of putting us at ease with the camera (no easy feat) and the pics so far have been wonderful. Definitely would recommend. read more

Sonya is an amazing person and wonderful photographer. As a photographer myself, I knew I wanted someone whose work I admire and Sonya definitely fits the bill. She is professional, sensitive, and creative. She makes you feel completely at ease so you can focus on just having fun and enjoying your wedding day instead of worrying about how the pictures will look. I am even happier with the images than I thought I would be! Thank you so much - it means a lot to be able to share such beautiful images with our family and friends who weren't able to show up on such short notice. Thanks! read more

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Choosing a photographer to capture those special moments in your life is never easy. Fortunately I was referred to Sonya by one of my good friends and my wife and I had an engagement session with her. She was extremely pleasant to work with from the first moment we spoke on the phone. She gave us numerous location ideas based on the information we gave her which made the process that much easier for us. On the day of the shoot, we were super nervous and a little uncomfortable but it only lasted a few minutes as Sonya calmed us down and made us feel completely at ease with everything. I think we ended up going to 6 different locations! It was nice to be able to choose from a variety of shots. We had so much fun that we immediately booked her to shoot my wife's bridal shower party the following month. In both cases, we got the pictures back within a few days and we loved every single one of them! Unfortunately we had already committed to a wedding photography package before we met Sonya but we did use our engagement photos for everything (i.e. Photo stamps, pictures for our tables, and at the entrance of our venue). I can't wait to have her capture many more milestones in our lives! Simply put, Sonya is absolutely amazing. Her attention to detail and creativity are second to none. read more

Wow, I'm so happy a friend of mine referred us to Sonya. We hired her to take new photos of the spa and our services, and we couldn't be happier. From our first conversation over the phone, to the email communication, the initial walk through, the photo shoot, photo reviews, and the final product, Sonya is a true professional. Sonya asked all the right questions. She was flexible when the models were late/unavailable/etc. (as models sometimes are). She was prepared for different scenarios and was able to adjust accordingly. All the photo shoots went smoothly, and of course, the photos were beautiful. She's got a great eye and she's also awesome at Photoshop! read more

"Woohoo! As good as it gets!" about sums up my feelings about Sonya's participation in my big day. Full disclosure: I've known Sonya for a while, as we worked together at "The Storyteller" bookstore while both in college. I knew early on that Sonya would be an incredible photographer- and, years later, she was one of the FIRST people I called when I got engaged, and certainly the first vendor I booked!! When my MOH wanted to make sure I wasn't just hiring her because we were friends, I showed her Sonya's work and she was immediately won over. 1st- the quality of her photos is astounding. Her crisp, clear shots perfectly capture both large groups and tiny details in stunning lighting and arrangements. She covered everything from the time I was getting ready with my maids until we were dropping with exhaustion at the end of the night and clearing the dance floor. There are shots of all the tiny details that, as a stressed-out bride, I can barely remember appreciating at the time, but certainly didn't want to miss, and now have a gorgeous record of I can look at any time I want!! Also, Sonya's business practices are above par- she'll be clear and up front in her contract, and really gives you the goods- digital copies, a fair amount of retouching and b&w conversion, AND a great slideshow to the song of your choice! Can't beat it! 2nd- The personality of a photographer and how she can fit in with the crazy schedule of a wedding day are equally, if not MORE important, qualities in a photographer, and Sonya gets top marks for this as well. She weaved seamlessly around all the groups, including several minor crisis (including my mother yelling at her about backgrounds and my dad playing backseat photographer ...thanks guys...) with grace and ease. She got all the details of the rings, my dress, shoes, bouquet, etc., as well as GREAT moments of the guys together, then did some beautiful shots juxtaposed against a really distressed old building and knew exactly how to get people to pose and move together. Bottom line, hire Sonya and you'll have at least one vendor who will get EVERY detail right. How much more can you ask for out of a wedding? (trust me, not much.) She's a bride's best friend, and you'll treasure the results. read more

Sonya is an outstanding photographer - I've worked with many over the years and she really stands out. I've used her for in-studio shots of merchandise and for outdoor events, I only have outstanding things to say about both. What's great about her... - professional, but light-hearted and fun - has a natural gift of seeing great shots and angles - truly passionate about photography, she works knowing that she must put her name to her work... it truly shows read more

Choosing a photographer for our wedding was a big deal for us. We spent a LOT of time researching and reading reviews for the perfect one. We came across Sonya's photographs and instantly fell in love. We hired her to photograph our wedding AND engagement session. We were really pleased with how they both turned out. In addition to high quality work, she was also a joy to be around. I am not the most comfortable person in front of the camera, but after only a short period of time, she made me feel relaxed. She was great at the wedding - always there capturing our special moments, but never in the way or pushy. Our guests loved her so much that they were taking pictures of her as well! In short, we love Sonya and highly, highly recommend her to anyone out there looking for a quality photographer to capture a special time in your life. read more

Sonya is the best. I have been working with her for a few years now. I recently hired her for my wedding in August. The pictures are so beautiful they exceeded my expectations. She knows how to capture those special moments. I even had her make me an album and it's something that I will cherish forever. I would definitely recommend Sonya for any special event. Especially if you are a picky girl like me. Thank you for making my wedding so memorable read more

We could not have had a better photographer for our engagement and wedding photos. We met with Sonya and went over our thoughts for engagement photos (we didn't have much to go on) and she suggested great ideas for our day. She spent so much time with us making sure to get great shots in the city. We cherish those photos now and always will. For our wedding she was even better - we are still going over the wonderful shots she took - so many have been blown up and printed out and framed by family and loved ones because there are so many great shots. We got so much more than the usual run of the mill wedding shots - we have priceless images of our happiest day thanks to Sonya. We consider her a friend and wish for anyone looking to capture memories in a special and talented way that they contact Sonya Yruel Photography. read more

To put it simply (and if you don't want to read an entire review), Sonya Yruel is easy as can be to work with and delivers amazing photographs at very competitive prices. A friend recommended Sonya to us and we could not have been happier. We started by having her do our engagement photos and they were so well done we had her shoot our rehearsal dinner and our wedding. My words won't do justice to her photographs so I recommend you look at her website as her work definitely speaks for itself. The photos aside, I really just enjoyed working with Sonya. Honestly, I don't like taking pictures, but Sonya has such an easy way about her that she made the entire process a breeze. Maybe I even enjoyed myself at certain points. And she is an absolute pro. Weeks before the wedding she had gathered all of our wants and needs for the big day and she got every picture we wanted taken (and yes, they were amazing). And trust me, it wasn't easy. Whether it was family members that just couldn't stay put while we were getting pictures taken or my relative that decided to be difficult (and rude), Sonya navigated the chaos with ease. Choosing who will take the photographs you intend to look at for the rest of your life is a huge decision. Believe me, if you choose Sonya for the task you won't be sorry. read more

The quality of Sonya's work exceeds my expectations in a photographer. She pays such careful and considerate attention to details which makes capturing any event not only memorable but extraordinary. Sonya shot my cousin's wedding at SF city hall and was able to recreate feelings and emotions that I felt with each moment that had passed during the event. She is truly a remarkable photographer and I would proudly have her at my side at my wedding! read more

Sonya was really great as our engagement and wedding photographer. She came recommended by our reception venue Mavericks Event Center because her previous work at the venue was featured in a magazine! Sonya was very prompt with communication and closely kept track of our day-of timeline and shot lists. We are so happy with our wedding photos by Sonya and will cherish them forever. I think her photos speak for themselves better than I could. We really feel she captured our emotions that day and the true beauty of the locations. read more

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Sonia takes beautiful photos. She is low-key, just like me. She captures those moments that make you remember what was being said. Sonia is very easy to work with, charges a VERY reasonable price compared to most wedding photographers out there. My family and new family are all very happy with the evidence of our wedding. read more

Sonya made a simple city hall wedding look like the pinnacle of class! The photos she took are absolutely gorgeous and capture all the moments we'll want to remember years down the road. She's a consummate professional: Friendly, punctual, efficient, and great at guiding her subjects toward perfect photos without being obtrusive or pushy about it. Absolutely one of the best. read more

Sonya is amazing. No, actually that is not a good description. I don't think that there is a word that I can use to explain how incredible her art it. Yes, that's right, she made my family pictures into works of art. I have had Sonya do my son and my self's family pics each Christmas for the last two years. Personally, I don't like having my photo taken. I always find that I feel too fat, too scattered, always making a weird face etc when pics are taken. And let's face it, when you sit in studios it can feel a little forced. You can see it in the eyes, "another smile? Just get it over with!" Sonya, however, put me at ease. All I had to do was act normal. That's right: NORMAL. Go play with my son! In the park! How awesome is that right? No self-conscious moment of "is this smile real? Do I have something in my teeth?" At one point, my squirming son knocked my bra into view and she let me know before she continued! I would have TOTALLY missed that!!! Sonya met me where I wanted my pics done. In my case, it's always GGP. Whether overcast (like this year) or super sunny (like last year) all the photos I have seem to pop with color and grace. Half of me wonders, "Who the hell is this picture of?" before I realize it's me. Yeah, it's THAT good. Moving onto my kiddo. Needless to say, he is a little hyper dude. But Sonya was able to get him to be serious, goof off and play for the most amazing shots that I will treasure forever. In between playing baseball, fighting the separatist forces (because he thinks he is Anakin of course), and just snuggling mom, all the pictures are just breath taking. There is life in her work people! LIFE!!! Sonya is super affordable. I'm a single mom in SF and I use her because for the price I would pay at the Picture People for 4 pictures I can have a whole disk of black and white and color photos, all personally touched up and again in poses I want, rather then what the high schooler working an after school job pushing a button at the mall would want. It truly is art. Choose her! You will not be disappointed. read more

Based on a referral I asked Sonya to shoot some photos for me, and I could not have been happier. I just opened a business and she took great shots of the whole space and did some head shots as well. Her prices are very reasonable and the photos were very clean and artistic. She also has a great personality and presence about her. I would work with her again any time! read more

I just celebrated my first anniversary with my husband at a romantic spa hotel in Monterey. We looked at all of our beautiful wedding pictures again, and a thought seized me - OMG, I never wrote that glowing review on Yelp for Sonya!! YIKES! So here it is, about a year late. But better late than never. I could go on and on about Sonya - about how we hit it off the moment we met her at a wine bar in North Beach to discuss the possibility of working with her, about how she had such fun and unique ideas for locations and poses for our engagement shoot, about how she and her second shooter, Christine, were both so wonderful and their styles so perfectly complimentary to each other on the wedding day. And about how our wedding photos turned out so completely beautiful and truly special that I love to look at every single one. She was so calm cool and collected at every moment (especially when I, the frazzled and nervewracked bride, couldn't make any decisions) and the images she captures of brides, grooms, guests, venues and details are at once romantic, ethereal, unique and fun. She was also completely invisible during the ceremony and reception. I would strongly suggest adding on the photo lounge option - it's like a photo booth but with a live shooter - she hires a second shooter to help with that, and they usually take turns shooting guests with fun props and backdrops. Everyone LOVED it, and it added some really fun moments in the day and pics to the album. Choosing your wedding photog is a BIG DEAL. While the dress, the venue, the ceremony and all the other stuff is all important, a photographer will capture images of all those things forever. A good one will make everything and everyone look really good in those captured memories. But a GREAT one, like Sonya, will be able to capture the feelings and the tone of the day, so that when you look at your pictures, you can actually feel how you and everyone else felt on your wedding day, and it brings me back every time I look at my pics. Seriously, you can stop researching wedding photographers now. Just hire her already! read more

When I first started looking for a wedding photographer I was so overwhelmed by the sheer volume of them out there. I spent hours sifting through yelp reviews, and then, when I saw the slideshows on Sonya's site, I knew. Sonya's photography is amazing. I chose to go with Sonya because it felt as though the personalities of the couples she photographed really stood out from the pictures. In each of her slideshows, I felt as though I were a guest at the weddings. They just made me feel good! I asked a friend to visit her site and look at the slideshows, and my friend's response after seeing them was, "Oh my God! I want to get married now! You have to get her. She is the one!" Sonya did an engagement session for us and photographed our wedding. I tend to be uncomfortable in front of cameras, and do not consider myself photogenic, but you would never know from the pictures she took! Sonya is so personable that she made us feel at ease in front of the camera. Our photo session felt like we were hanging out with a good friend. Everybody in our wedding party really liked Sonya, and were happy to work with her. And when it came time to photograph my huge family (over 100 people), Sonya was extremely patient and understanding. I highly recommend Sonya; she is an amazing photographer, and you will love your pics! read more

Sonya is all kinds of awesome! My husband and I found her photo blog after some online searches and loved her beautiful wedding candid shots. We emailed her for a quote and immediately got a response. Her price was very reasonable, considering the quality and quantity of shots she offered in her wedding packages. One thing that I did not expect in hiring Sonya was how helpful she would be in our planning process. She had been to our venue before, and so we bugged her with a few questions somewhat unrelated to photography. She provided great suggestions that we ultimately followed. Sonya is professional in every sense of the word and a true joy to work with. She is very responsive to emails, punctual, and a quick, efficient shooter. She also takes amazing photos. I really love her composition and post-production work. She has an eye for detail and for telling a story. She made a slideshow that captured our wedding day PERFECTLY. I couldn't be a happier. read more

Sonya's photos of our wedding perfectly captured every moment of the day. She has an eye for occasion, composition, and lighting. We could not be happier with the photos that she captured. Part of our package included a slideshow, and Sonya set the slideshow to our processional songs and to our first dance song. The result is both touching and magical. Sonya is easy to work with, flexible, and reliable. My husband and I give Sonya the highest recommendation possible. If we could give more than 5 stars, we would. read more

I have known Sonya for over 20 years so I can confidently say that, not only is she uber-talented, but she is an absolute delight to be around. My husband and I first hired Sonya to photograph a family reception at Oakland's Claremont hotel following our Maui wedding in 2007. We were so pleased with her work that, when we had a baby this year, we knew we wanted to have Sonya do our family portraits during Thanksgiving break. (Even though we live in Chicago!) She was great with our 4 month old son, and very patient when he got fussy. Plus, once again, we were blown away by how beautifully the images turned out. I am officially a loyal client! read more

Sonya is an exceptional photographer who goes the extra mile to get the perfect shot. I hired Sonya to create marketing photos of my startup's product. She transformed our conference room into a photo studio for an afternoon and took some great photos for our website and brochures. Two things about Sonya really stood out to me: 1) Attention to Detail: As the shoot progressed Sonya would show me some of the initial pictures of the product. I was happy with the initial results, but Sonya pointed out a couple areas where the lighting wasn't ideal and worked tirelessly to make things perfect. Some photographers would stop as soon as their client was happy, but Sonya took the time to educate me and make sure my marketing photos looked great! 2) Friendly: Once you meet Sonya you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. She combines a relaxed attitude with a sincere warmth that makes her a great person to work with. read more

Sonya was recommended by a friend, for our daughter's Bat Mitzvah. We couldn't have been more delighted with Sonya and with the photos she took. I didn't want the "classic bat mitzvah" photos, and I saw from her other work that she is an artistic and talented photographer. The photos are beautiful, artistic, and capture personalities. She was delightful to work with, and is a lovely presence when you are feeling the stress of a big day. She took so many amazing photos, that the hardest part was choosing photos for an album. When my family accessed the photos online, they were overwhelmed by the number of amazing photos, and kept saying "they're all amazing". We will be calling Sonya for the next one. read more

Sonya is a true artist. Although she is capable of doing the standard wedding photo shots (bride's family, groom's family, etc.), I wanted to work with a photographer who could capture the life and the spirit of my wedding day. She has the talent you hope for in a photographer: someone who knows the exact right time, angle, light, exposure... Before she even took my photos, I looked through her portfolio and could see she had this talent. It's a rare photographer who can capture spirit and dimension. On top of that, she's a technical pro, and all of her photos look super high quality. Originally, I was trying to save money in the photography area of my budget, and someone said to me that's an area you don't want to skimp on. I can't remember who it was, but I'm so glad I listened. My wedding photos take mine and other people's breath away. A number of times I've heard my friends' say, "wow, I never imagined how beautiful these were going to be." As you're looking through most people's wedding albums you might skip ahead to look at pictures of people you know, but with Sonya's work, you want to linger on the pictures of people and things you might not have cared about otherwise, because her photos are such works of art. If you're still on the fence about hiring Sonya, my advice to you is don't hesitate! She books up quick and she's more than worth it! read more

Simply put, Sonya is awesome. She was the photographer for my wedding. My wife and I could not be more pleased with our pictures. We got married at Fort Mason in San Francisco and the pictures perfectly reflect the beauty of the outdoor location. Since we began showing our family the pictures, we have received countless compliments. But, quite possibly the greatest compliment I have for Sonya I learned after attending several weddings after mine. I never noticed Sonya at our wedding. She had the amazing ability to disappear yet capture all the right moments. Most photographers become part of the wedding. She never did. In fact, the only thing I enjoyed more than looking at the photographs was talking to her. She is so easy going that she makes the wedding experience more enjoyable. I would recommend her without hesitation or fear of hyperbole. read more

It's all been said before in these reviews, but I'll say it again! Sonya takes beautiful photographs, is timely and professional, but I think most importantly, has a great presence that makes even the most uneasy subjects feel comfortable behind the camera. We are so grateful that she was able to document our wedding day - thank you Sonya! read more

Sonya photographed my daughter's baptism and did an amazing job! She really captured the event so well, I was very pleased. She was well prepared and asked me in advance what types of shots i'd like and who specifically, so she really understood exactly what I was looking to have. I love her work and will definitely use her again! read more

Sonya is a fantastic photographer. Her work on my family photos was incredible and the session was a joy to participate in. She came up with great ideas during the shoot and worked with the ideas we already had. I will absolutely call her again the next time I need a professional photographer. read more

Sonya photographed our wedding and engagement portraits and we couldn't be happier with the photos or with Sonya as a photographer. She was extremely professional and arrived early to every meeting and appointment, so we weren't worried about whether she would make it to the big day. She was fun to work with and made both photo shoots feel normal and comfortable. She captured a great range of images, from family portraits for our parents to frame, to fun candids to share with our friends, to artistic shots of people and the landscape that never would have occurred to me. We got tons of compliments on all of the photos we shared. I would recommend her to anyone planning a Bay Area wedding, and I hope to use her again for family portraits down the road. read more

Wonderful and Amazing! We used Sonya for our engagement and wedding pictures, and we would use her again should we ever need a photographer. She is extremely professional, and was so much fun to work with. Having someone so friendly and welcoming definitely made a difference in the pictures! We were so comfortable in all of them. She was able to find amazing places around our church and reception site to take pictures. Both of our families loved working with her, and we have received compliments from almost everyone on how wonderful our wedding pictures turned out! Our engaged friends have asked for her contact information because they were so impressed. I would strongly recommend Sonya--if you meet with her, you'll understand why everyone loves her--an amazing personality and her terrific photography skills make an outstanding combination! read more

I am so happy to have found Sonya for our wedding day photos. From the first time we exchanged information over email, she was helpful and asked thoughtful questions to assess what we were looking for. Per her suggestion, we met in person about 3 times prior to the actual day, simply to review preferences, timelines, and even to do a walk through of our venue. On our actual wedding day, Sonya arrived right on time and was quick to get to work. All the while offering a calm presence, she created beautiful photos - family portraits, the details, clever candids..they're all there. As my mom commented, "Sonya was great - she was never in the way but seemed to be taking photos of everyone." Sonya is a fantastic photographer - I would hire her again in a heartbeat! read more

We cannot express in words how amazing it was to have Sonya as our wedding photographer last October. She was more than we could have hoped for, as we were having a very small ceremony at San Francisco City Hall, but wanted to have beautiful photos of the day. We found Sonya through research on Yelp, and we were impressed by her portfolio on her site. She offered exactly what we wanted, but what we didn't realize was that her professionalism and demeanor would help make the day perfect. She was very responsive and easy to work with, and made sure to get a thorough understanding of what we wanted well in advance. On our wedding day, Sonya's knowledge of City Hall, including the best places and light for photos, combined with her ability to put us at ease and make us look natural, truly exceeded expectations. She also graciously accommodated our request to have some additional photos taken at AT&T Park as park of our two hour City Hall package, which lent a highly personalized feel to our photos. Upon seeing her finished work, our entire album and slideshow set to "our" song, we were blown away. We will always be thankful to Sonya for her part in our big day, at the end of which, she felt more like a personal friend than someone we had just met that day. read more