My wife and I got married this past December, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding…read morephotographer, Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera. I actually found Jennifer after searching online for photographers in San Francisco and her work immediately stood out. Her style felt fresh and unconventional -- more documentary and journalistic than traditional -- and I especially loved her use of black and white photography, which was a big reason we chose her. The day started at our hotel, where she jumped between our separate rooms to capture my wife and me getting ready. Before she had even gotten to our rooms, she had already scouted the perfect location for our first look. The moment was absolutely incredible, and she handled everything; we didn't have to do a thing but follow her lead. That professional confidence continued at City Hall. She has a masterful familiarity with the building. She took full control of the shoot, guiding us as she told us exactly where to stand, how to pose, and where to move next so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. As a photographer myself, I really appreciated her confidence and professionalism. All we had to do was follow instructions and be present. She knows San Francisco City Hall inside and out -- the lighting, the angles, the timing, and the key locations that truly matter -- every shot felt deliberate and it showed. The technical skill here is top-notch-- the compositions were beautiful, the balance of each frame was spot-on, and her gorgeous color grading. We received around 300 images, and the quality is so consistent that I plan to print every last one of them in large format to ensure we have a permanent physical archive. When we received the final package, we were so touched -- she sent our photos on a beautiful USB drive along with printed images, some sweets, and other thoughtful details. It was the perfect finishing touch to a genuinely wonderful experience. If you're getting married at City Hall -- or anywhere in San Francisco -- Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera is exceptional. Thank you Jennifer! Laura and Junior.

We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day and A Girl and A Camera Photography!…read moreFrom start to finish, Jennifer and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, attentive, and so easy to have around on such an important day. What we absolutely loved was Jennifer's eye for the little moments. Beyond the portraits and formal shots, she captured the quiet glances, the spontaneous laughter, and all the small details that made our wedding day feel like ours. We can't recommend Jennifer highly enough!

Excellent photos and quick service! Our cat passed away and we went crazy creating images of all…read morethe lives. He didn't lead and they came out really great.

John Andrew Murphy was simply fantastic, and clearly a top rate expert at what he does. Friendly…read morein a way that puts people at ease before a serious objective. Knows how to prepare the client quickly in a way that works. Guided my 18 y.o. daughter who is very serious in a way that led her quickly to the smile and the type of presence that captured in the course of less than an hour five different professional photographs, all with professional grade editing that removed any imperfection. We pan to go back for an updated family photo. I recommend him highly. It did not surprise me when I went to write a review that I saw so many other positive reviews.

I have worked with Hilary on a personal level (maternity photoshoot) and a professional level…read more(headshots and lifestyle shots for work) and have been continuously impressed with her work! She made me feel comfortable and confident behind the camera, has a friendly and easygoing demeanor, and I have some of my favorite photos thanks to her. If you are considering booking Hilary, look no further!

We've had annual family photo sessions with Hilary for the past five years (and even two sessions…read morein one year!), and she has been phenomenal every single time. She's wonderful with our kids--whether it was a newborn, a fussy toddler, or now more cooperative school-aged kids, she's been able to capture beautiful moments through every stage. One year my younger daughter was especially shy and grumpy about photos, but you'd never know it from the gorgeous images Hilary delivered. She's also great with pets and even got our dog to "smile" at the camera for a few shots this year! We included my parents in a session one year, and Hilary handled the larger family group seamlessly. She also has a great eye for locations, whether it's a tried-and-true spot or somewhere new, and she always makes the most of the setting. On top of that, her pricing is very reasonable, especially since you get to keep all the images from your session, and she's always prompt with delivery. Hilary makes family photos stress-free and fun, and the results are consistently stunning--we look forward to working with her every year.

Nora Stratton puts extra effort and thoughtfulness into her photography on every level. From the…read morepersonal rapport built in order to make people at ease, to the creativity and uniqueness she can softly bring to your attention -- I can't say enough good things about her desire to do the best job for my business and family.

Nora Stratton is an extremely professional photographer - easy to work with, kind, makes you feel…read moreat ease, has great suggestions on lighting/location/angles. She has a natural ability to capture beauty. She is flexible, and makes people laugh. She also wants to make sure the customer is happy and fills any/all the needs you might desire. I highly recommend her!

Amy Plumb of Amelia Plumb Photography is a creative genius. I have had the pleasure of working with…read moreAmy for two incredible photoshoots (one for The Ark newspaper's article on my business, one for general headshot purposes) and both experiences blew me away. Amy makes you feel comfortable with her kindness, thoughtfulness and consideration - all while capturing stunning photos capable of transforming your business. Many people photograph, but very few have Amy's true talent and knack for capturing the essence of her subjects. I am truly grateful to know Amy and look forward to working with her on many more occasions for my business (Made to Measure Communications) and for any/all other photography needs. Cheers, Amy!

Amy does a fantastic job photographing anything from houses for sale, people or pets, or creating…read moreart from her photos of nature or interesting scenes of local places in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. She is very intuitive and talented in many ways and would always choose her to do any project or personal photos. She is so easy to work with and has great ideas to help make the photographs better than imagined they could be. A+ and 10 stars! Jane A.

Jason did such a great job at a reasonable price! He took outdoor and indoor studio shots and was…read morevery professional and nice. I would recommend him to anyone.

We hired Jason for our celebration of love on September 20th, and he was great. He took a lot of…read moregreat pictures of us with our friends and family. He additionally added some candid pictures and found some high ground and took what seems to be arial photos of the whole event. We absolutely recommend him for your events.

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.

This review is for boudoir. Just do it! I never thought I…read morecould be boudoir material, but it was something I always wanted to do. As I grow closer to my 40th birthday, I finally decided to give myself (and my husband) this gift. After years of sporadic searching, I finally found Christina and Elle Division. She is everything you want in a photographer, especially this kind of work. With her fun energy and the support of a BFF, I felt instant comfort and confidence right out of the gate. The moment she turned that camera around and showed me, ME...I knew that this was an experience I would never forget. Wow! Today I walked away from my photo viewing and I am SO. Proud.Of myself! I cannot wait to share these with my husband, who already sees what these images and Christina helped me see. I cannot be more happy and grateful to have found Elle Division. I would 100% do this again. Don't wait or sell yourself short! You will not regret it.

We had a fun experience with Megan. She was cheerful and very knowledgeable of how we should pose…read more My in laws had never taken professional photos and had no idea what to expect. However, Megan made them feel very comfortable. Hubby and I also loosened up and just enjoyed the experience. Thanks for fitting my family in

Katie took gorgeous photos of our newborn (and us with our newborn) at our home. I loved all of…read morethem, and it was hard to choose just one for a birth announcement! She also somehow made a sleep deprived mother look like she hadn't just given birth! Katie came prepared with all the things one might need from background for the baby, cover for the window, props for baby to wear (hats, blankets, etc). She also incorporated some special items for us, like a blanket knit by grandma. Katie was very patient with us in making sure baby was calm and cool for the photos. She also made some helpful tips (like heating up the room so baby would be comfortable without layers). Katie had a very calming touch and moved baby into position without waking, a feat I have not mastered. I would highly recommend Katie for newborn or family photos! Couldn't be happier!

We found Katie after reading all the glowing reviews on Yelp, and could not be happier with our…read morenewborn photos! They are very artful and captured our daughter just the way we had hoped. She was also glad to include the parents and grandma in the photoshoot too. Unlike some baby photographers, Katie comes to your home with all the cute props and hats so you don't have to deal with bringing your newborn out to a studio or buy hats that your baby will probably only wear once! She was super sweet and managed to get a ton of beautiful photos in less than 2 hours. She made us feel very comfortable -- as parents of a newborn, we were still new to parenting ourselves and Katie was very accommodating. She takes advantage of furniture/decor/props in your home so the photos look natural and not like it was done at a studio. We ended getting the First Year package which was very reasonable for newborn, 6-month and 1 year photos. I liked that there was an option to buy all the digital images rather than just making you pay for each individual photo. The photos were posted online for us to review and share with our family in literally a day or two. She was also able to give us a few images in just 1 day or 2 so we could get our birth announcements done quickly. We got so many compliments on our photos, and can't wait for the 6-month shoot! Thanks, Katie!