My husband and I run a marketing agency. We were looking for a Marin-based photographer who could bring our vision to life and make us look our very best...and that's exactly what we got with Stephanie at Creative Portraiture! Stephanie was so great to work with. At our first shooting location, we hit a few snags - but she was quick on her feet and wasted no time in getting the shots we needed. She is also very attentive to detail and has an eye for capturing the best lighting and backgrounds. Stephanie never made us feel rushed - she took the time to get the shots we asked for. In the end, we got 10 amazing photos (including headshots and duo portraits) that have already made a huge difference for our agency's brand! read more

Stephanie Mohan Creative Portraiture - Headshot & branding photoshoot - Photographers Near Me - Fairfax, California

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We had such a wonderful experience with Stephanie! She came to my home for a family photoshoot with my daughter and 9-month-old granddaughter, and also took some professional headshots for me. From the moment she arrived, Stephanie made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed -- even the baby! The images turned out stunningly beautiful. She has such an eye for light, composition, and genuine emotion. The hardest part was narrowing down which photos to purchase because I wanted them all! I can't recommend her highly enough. read more

Stephanie provided an excellent experience and -- most importantly -- a stunning final photoshoot with our whole family! She is excellent with dogs and children, and her studio is gorgeous. I would recommend Creative Portraiture for any of your photography needs -- especially if you have pets or young children! read more

Wow! Truly AMAZING ! We love our photos so much. Our last recent outdoor session was so amazing, and also filled with many challenges, and fun... However, somehow the photos came out epic, magnificent and evocative! I have been working with Stephanie as my professional photographer for the last thirty years. Can you image? Stephanie has mastered her art! I always love very much all my photos, and the sessions with her too. It is always a wonderful experience working with Stephanie. She is passionate about her work regardless who is the subject, and has fantastic technical skills. Her work is very creative, detailed-oriented, and she is also very service oriented which is a rare combination and quality. In addition, Stephanie is patient, perseverant and loving person. Heart felt gratitude Stephanie. Definitely a win- win! Highly recommended! Shree Devi Mayi Ma ( Vivianne Nantel) at Devi's grace. Photo of Stephanie Mohan Creative Portraiture - Fairfax, CA, United States See photos in my previous post read more

OMG, there are no words to describe how amazing Stephanie is. She's done wonderful, touching photos for us before, and although she doesn't typically do weddings, she absolutely knocked it out of the park at our wedding at the Landmarks Art and Garden Center in Tiburon this August. Not only did she capture the day perfectly, taking great pictures of our guests while capturing those unique candid moments, but she also brought her artistic vision to the event, creating photos that are deeply moving and unlike typical wedding photos--and I mean that in the best possible way. read more

Our office had a photoshoot yesterday with the amazing Stephanie Mohan. She was very personable and made our office feel relaxed while also having fun. There are not enough words to describe how great her work is and how passionate she is about it. If you're looking for a photographer she is your gal. Thank you for a great experience Stephanie! We adore you! * photo attached is her info! read more

Stephanie Mohan Creative Portraiture - Photographers Near Me - Fairfax, California

I met Stephanie because she was assigned to take my portrait. When I saw all the lovely portraits in her studio, I decided I'd like a nice family photo too! I booked a session and had dozens of great shots to choose from and she "fixed" a couple of issues, if there was one. We even brought the dog! The following week, I got a puppy and of course I was right back at Creative Portraiture, to capture my sweet puppy's innocent disposition. Again---so many wonderful images to choose from! Stephanie is accommodating, professional, hardworking, responsive, creative and she does it all with a grace and kindness that instantly makes you feel like you've known her for years, or that you will, going forward. Book your portrait today, with your kids, animals, family, friends---anyone you whose spirit you want to commemorate. read more

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I am SO glad I found Stephanie's studio in downtown Fairfax. Under her expert eye, I got a great headshot for my biz. It was so much fun working with her that I brought in my two hounds for their paparazzi moment. As fate would have it, one of my beloveds passed on right afterward, and all I have now are these photos of him. I'm SO grateful I did this when I did. I recommend her to anyone in the area looking to capture a moment in time or for to make a personal statement in your business. UPDATE: Now 10 years later, I have had countless professional photoshoots. I recommend her to all my clients, too! We all think she's the BEST! read more

I needed some new promotional business photos of myself, and also wanted to try some creative ideas for unusual shots. I have several friends who have worked with Stephanie and have gotten great results, so I thought I'd give it a try. I was so blown away by the whole experience of working with Stephanie. She has the rare combination of excellent technical skill, keen artistic sensibility, and a friendly, relaxed personality. I walked away with way more great photos than I expected. She was able to bring out a compelling look that really conveys my professionalism and uniqueness, without looking contrived. Definitely would work with her again! read more

I needed some great photos for my daughter who is getting into acting and modeling and needed not only something for a head shot, but a series of interesting and marketable photos of her. Stephanie totally rocked it. She took us to a cool location just up our small street that normally looks a little run down and junky. But the way she shot the photos made it look like a natural dreamland. GREAT photos of my daughter and several good choices for headshot. She really knew how to work with her too. My daughter was a little nervous and kind of thought she had to "pose" a lot and Stephanie found a natural way to redirect that energy into her relaxing and just being herself. That's when the magic happened. Stephanie Mohan and Creative Portraiture: It was an awesome experience I would recommend to anyone looking for some unique and "real" photos for whatever occasion. read more

Stephanie Mohan Creative Portraiture - Photographers Near Me - Fairfax, California

Stephanie has a gift for putting her subjects at ease. She took my photo a few days ago and I couldn't have had a better, more relaxed time with her -- and her follow-up was excellent. I can't recommend her highly enough. She's the best! read more

I walk by Stephanie's studio all the time and admire her photos. I recently needed headshot/branding type photos for my website and she was the first photographer I checked out. She was wonderful to work with, and was awesome at helping me pick my outfit/accessories quickly from the choices I brought...I'm very indecisive. We shot at a park (outside only due to COVID restrictions that month) and the park she chose had many different cool backgrounds so I had many different looks to choose from. My pics came out great, I was extremely pleased. Her prices are reasonable especially for the quality of work she does. read more

Stephanie takes the absolute BEST headshots - I am always uncomfortable in front of the camera and she loosened me up, got me smiling and laughing (for real) and the product is amazing - beautiful portraits in studio and outdoors. I highly recommend Stephanie Mohan and Creative Portraiture. read more

Stephanie is patient and easy to work with, especially skillful with our canine family member, Buster! She is very talented, with a great eye. I've worked with several photographers over the years, her artistic sensibilities and service-oriented nature are second to none. read more

I love photos... of my loved ones, of my pets, of myself even. But I HATE actually having my picture taken because I get really self conscious and nervous. Stephanie immediately put me at ease and my shoot with her was not only tolerable, but the time flew by and it was really fun! My pictures are amazing (and the pictures of my dog). She has a unique talent of being able to capture that special something in her subjects. If you want matchy matchy, boring, run-of-the-mill portraits, Stephanie would do a great job, but you would be wasting her incredible talent. Be yourself with her and you might be amazed like me at how beautiful and confident she can make you look and feel. I highly recommend Stephanie to anyone looking to have gorgeous photos taken... whether it be for senior portraits, family, engagement, or just for fun. I wish I could give ten stars because that's what she deserves!! read more

If you want: 1) Photos that reflect your personality, or that of your family 2) Photos that look beautiful, fun and easy-going 3) a photo session that is fun made easy for you (and pets and kids) Then to Stephanie, because that is just what you will get. I will cherish the photos from my session with this talented artist forever. read more

I chose Stephanie after considerable research, because I could tell from her portfolio that she works with people first and foremost, instead of just taking photos. I was not disappointed. Stephanie took the time to get to know more about me as a person, what I was looking for, and the kinds of photos I liked. I can be nervous and a bit rigid in front of a camera, but she was great at making me feel at ease, and knew how to shake things up if I was too serious. She has a keen eye, has great ideas, knows how to elicit life and vibrancy in people, and can really stay in the moment and capture the subtle nuances that emerge. When the session was over, I found myself wanting to schedule another, simply because I was having so much fun. If you have the chance to do a photo shoot with Stephanie, take it. You won't be disappointed. read more

Stephanie is amazing to work with and the finished product I feel is a lot more than just taking photos, but priceless art...moments in time that capture not only how you look on the outside but your personality on the inside. I can't wait to do another project with her. I highly, highly, recommend her. read more

Just took my senior pictures with Stephanie- she's incredible. Such a great eye!! She was flexible with the location I wanted, and so, so generous with her time. Cannot recommend her enough, oh my goodness! read more

I did one of her free sittings, which was part of an event that we attended. The photos were cute, but we couldn't get the digital copies - even though they're taken with a digital camera. Since I want to be able to turn my studio photos into cards, etc, I'm not going to pay that much money for a full studio session and not get my photos. The session and prints are pricey enough, which is fine for the quality, but without being able to get digital copies, it's not worth it. read more

Stephanie has an amazing eye! We had her take pictures of my wife/us when she was pregnant and again for our first family photos when our baby was 10 days old. She does great work and we will be back for sure! Thank you Stephanie! read more

I needed a professional headshot and because I'd seen a lot of her work and loved it I went to Stephanie. She got so many great shots (and believe me, I am NOT photogenic!) that it was hard to choose. She's fun to work with and always seems to capture the personality of her subjects; she delivers far above and beyond from what you'd expect from an ordinary headshot portrait. She's a true artist and I'd recommend her without hesitation. read more

My husband and 2 dogs had a wonderful session with Stephanie. She got to the essence of us with little effort and I think her photo quality and composition is fabulous. I am a bit of a hobby photographer, so there are certain things I look for and her photo's have all of them. Thank you Stephanie, for making us so at ease and getting such wonderful natural looking photos! read more

Stephanie Mohan is an a-m-a-z-i-n-g photographer. She has a wonderful way with babies, kids, families--even animals--instantly putting all at ease so she's able to capture truly genuine, heartfelt images (nothing canned about it). Our big dog is getting old now, so we recently asked her to include him in our family Christmas photos (*no easy task, as he's 130 lbs and a bit nervous). She was totally open and positive, brought the dog right into her studio, and captured some really beautiful photographs of him with our 5-year-old son. I will cherish those shots forever. Stephanie was referred to us from great friends in Marin, and I continue to refer her to anyone looking for professional photography. Very highly recommended! read more

I've used Stephanie for both business shots and family portraits over a span of 10 years. Despite having my business in San Francisco, I make the trek to Fairfax for headshots because Stephanies portraits have a quality to them that is hard to find. I'm not great at posing for a photo shoot, but Stephanie puts you at ease and gets expressions that make for great photos. On another front, I have used Creative Portraiture on several occasions to create amazing family photos! Nothing stuffy here. Our shoes come off, the dog gets pulled in and she has us crawling on all fours in an effort to get the right expression and to create the right unique moment for very memorable photographs. Highly recommended! read more

I've worked with Stephanie twice now - and that's really the story in a nutshell: she's so good I came back without even thinking of going anywhere else. I really don't like having my picture taken - but Stephanie is relaxed, professional and funny, and she makes the session interesting and fun. I've loved the results both times - she makes me look terrific AND very much like myself. amazing. It's not just her pictures of me - the photos around her studio are so beautiful! - She's really got an eye for human character and emotion. I recommend Stephanie highly, without hesitation. read more

That was so fun! I've had my photos taken a number of times before and I am always nervous - it always feels so awkward. Not with Stephanie! It felt like we were old friends playing with a camera and the gorgeous world around us. The photos turned out lovely - they look like me, natural - with the best lighting possible and at the best angles, just what I wanted :) I'm so excited to update the look of my website and all of my work with these pictures. Thank you, Stephanie. I'll be singing your praises every chance I get! read more

Stephanie is amazingly talented and also kindhearted (I should add that she is patient, creative & flexible ). We love our all photos from our multiple photo shoots over the years, and we keep coming back, because she is consistent and just plain good! read more

After looking at dozens of mediocre sites for portrait photographers I knew when i got to Creative Portraiture that Stephanie Mohan was the one who would make it happen. I told her I am not photogenic and am pretty uncomfortable in front of a camera, so I would be counting on her to put me at my ease. And did she ever. When confronted by a never-before seen issue with my eyeglasses producing a bizarre green tint in all the photos, she just moved me until it was handled. Stephanie is warm, friendly woman with a great eye for what will work. The session was a lot of fun and a great success. read more

Stephanie had the challenge of photographing me and one of my cats. She did an incredible job of being patient and playful with a burmese who was more interested in climbing and exploring Stephanie's studio than sitting and being photographed. What I loved is the casual atmosphere which helps create a very natural portrait. The proofs look great and I am looking forward to getting the photos we picked out. read more

I love, love, love Creative Portraiture. Stephanie takes the best shots, is wonderful to work with and is such a sweet and talented person. My husband, daughter and I have been repeat customers for three straight years for family portraits (focused mainly on our now 3.5 y/o) and every year I am overwhelmed with the shots. It makes it hard to pick a favorite because Stephanie captures so many perfect images. I love Stephanie's work because her images bring out the personality and are not "studio-posed" shots so they really capture my daughters personality and ours. As long as Creative Portraiture is in business - I will continue to go back to her for many, many years! read more