Shannon is amazing. This was the fourth time she's photographed my family, and somehow her photos…read morejust keep getting better. Every session with her leaves us with images that end up in frames all over our house-- they're my favorites. She has such a gift for capturing moments that feel both beautiful and real. Nothing ever looks forced or staged-- instead, she finds those natural, joyful expressions and connections that really feel like us. Her color photos are so vibrant and full of life, while her black-and-white images feel timeless and emotional. What I especially love is that Shannon has been great for us at every age. She managed to get gorgeous photos even when my kids were 2 and 3 (and totally wild)-- and now that they're 11 and 12 and on the edge of being grumpy teens who hate posing for photos, she still manages to get amazing shots. Shannon captures wonderful group photos but also makes time for individual portraits of each of my girls, which I treasure-- and which always make holiday cards (and grandparent gifts) easy. On top of her artistry, Shannon knows all the magical spots in Marin with transformative backgrounds and can tell you the exact time to be there for perfect lighting. She's a true pro. Add to that her warm, easy presence that puts everyone at ease, and somehow she always draws out genuine smiles and laughter. I am so grateful for the memories Shannon has captured for us over the years. If you're looking for a photographer whose work you'll treasure forever, Shannon is the one.

We hired Shannon for my daughter's bridal shower and couldn't be happier. She captured every moment…read morebeautifully--natural, candid, and full of emotion. Professional, friendly, and truly talented. The photos are something we'll treasure forever. Highly recommend!

Brilliant. I don't typically love photos of myself but I LOVE the photos that came out of our…read morefamily photoshoot. Her direction was very comfortable to follow, and we had a great time during the photoshoot. She even managed to get some awesome photos of our daughter even though she was super grumpy and tired. 100% recommend her as a photographer.

Thank you Diana for helping us capture the newborn moments in the comfort of our homes! If you want…read moresomeone who's easy to contact, responsive and has an awesome photography style then Diana is your woman. She's super friendly and calming during the shoot. Love the photos we recently got of our newborn son and fam. Our house is not those picture perfect homes but she made it work and we love our photos! Her turn around time is also reasonably quick so you don't have to wait for too long. Would definitely recommend and hopefully get other sessions in the future!

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.

Does not do passport photos . Yelp keeps listing this business for them. If you're looking for…read morepassport photos this is not the place.

James was a wonderful collaborator, and his talent is undeniable - he's excellent at what he does…read more I was looking for an upgrade to my professional image and found the shots on his website appealing. He made space for me same-day, and within a week I had several excellent shots to choose from. It's very rare for me to be in front of a camera like this, in a studio, but he helped ease my worries and brought me out of my shell, encouraging me to try different looks and angles and poses. Highly recommend!

James is an outstanding photographer and a wonderful person to work with. I went into my session…read morefeeling a bit stressed about having my photo taken, but he was extremely helpful and validating from the start. He's so good with his camera that even the initial proofs came out beautifully. Throughout the session he was encouraging and full of creative ideas and suggestions that made the whole process easy and even fun. His studio is cozy and welcoming, and his wife, who was there during the shoot, was lovely and gracious. The two of them create an environment that immediately puts you at ease. James is a true professional and a delight to work with, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for excellent photography and a genuinely supportive experience. Also, he has a fabulous cat!

Our wedding photos by Ken Viale blew us away! STUNNING…read more Ken captured everything about our amazing day, a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired wedding in March 2017 (at Calistoga Ranch resort). With Ken's mix of sweeping landscapes and detail shots, we can relive the look, feeling and memories of that day: a sweet embrace in an enchanted forest. The rain. Passionate ceremony kiss while overlooking a lake. Our pirate reception in a wine cave, our guests being surprised. Brides & Grooms: on your big day you will have "bliss brain." You'll be in a fog. You need a pro like Ken who will capture more than you can imagine--sometimes by guiding B&G/guests in photos or shooting quietly to get authentic moments. Ken is easy-going and fun. Understands outdoor & indoor lighting. Excellent communication & follow-up. Tips: ask Ken for a second shooter (ours focused on reception décor while Ken focused on our pre-ceremony photos). Talk to him about your vision a few weeks before your wedding--he really listens. I only wish we had more time with Ken because we booked a smaller package; the day goes by so fast and his photos are so fantastic, I want even more! For all of the time and money you spend on a wedding, make sure you get a great photographer.

My husband and I got a list of names from our venue and quickly decided the Ken had the best…read moreactions shots, bridal poses, stills, candids and had everyone smiling in pictures. I think we both truly fell in love with the idea of having him as our photographer when he called for a consultation after I had given him a three page picture request. My husband who wasnt very attached to the wedding planning, like most men, started yelling about the hockey game and Ken asked what the score was.. It was so amazing because Nick got connected to the experience so quickly because of that. He was pumped and thrilled for the event to be so close, finally! Ken was able to adjust our timelines willingly, and made it better off for me by changing the location for when we started. He clarified all our questions, set out a timeline and inevitebly gave me the confidence to show up to the venue and hour before they told me to be there. When I stumbled on ideas of where to go when he was right there with a perfect solution. Our wedding day was quick, and he was right on top of everything. He had a constant flow of places to take pictures at, he was instructed to make sure everyone was smiling and the pictures proved he kept to it. He gave us pictures that we would have never thought to have. If people are whispering in your ear that the professional pictures might not be what you expect (because people did it to me).. tell them they are wrong!!! Ken is as amazing as his portfolio shows, his talent for placement of people, lighting and getting the most amazing person shot for you is just what you would expect. I had over 1,000 pictures in the end, that captured the most wonderful day of my life. From the start, to the silly pictures, the posed ones, the true to myself ones, and everything I wanted ones he delivered. The timeframe for waiting was reasonable, and you get perfection in the end.. so be patient and seriously book Ken Viale to be your photographer. You will be so glad you did.

I live locally on Kauai and contacted Karla about doing a photo session. It was so much fun! I had…read morenever modeled in the Boudoir style before, but I had seen Karla's work and was confident. The photos she took blew my expectations away! The atmosphere of her studio was warm and welcoming. She was very professional and made me feel at ease. I think every women should get photos done my Karla because she captures the essence of beauty in a woman. Sexy & tasteful photography!

I wanted to take a different and more creative approach when it came to my senior portraits, and…read moreKarla Bravo Photography caught my eye because of the way she brings out beauty by empowering woman and creating art, not just snapping pictures. I have always enjoyed the art of photography, and Karla made my true potential of a model shine with every collection of pictures. Karla made me feel very comfortable, beautiful, and I had so much fun. She is an expert and true professional at what she does. She understands about what perspectives make a picture stand out, and as a result her passion for what she does also shows. I would recommend anyone and everyone to get pictures done by Karla Bravo because of the unforgettable experience I had, and because every picture is unique and different. Photography for every event!

Victoria has done the photos for my modeling portfolio, for over ten years. Her professionalism,…read moreartificial vision, you knowledge is unbeatable and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my photos. Everyone I have referred to her have been happy with her work. I trust her experience, expertise, business ethics. Victoria is truly one of the best photographers.

Victoria was so sweet and easy to work with! She gave great direction and was so much fun to hang…read moreout! I am so grateful to her for taking my headshots for my new career! I can't wait to work with her again!!

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.

I found Maya last year on a random local spreadsheet that had local, female-owned business owners…read morebased in Novato/Marin. After looking at her website and seeing her beautiful work I scheduled a family photoshoot for our annual Christmas card. We have used a few other photographers over the last decade and I'll be using Maya moving forward because... Her work is amazing and she's extremely fast - no long photoshoots that leave the family in a bad mood! The rates are very reasonable for the number of beautiful, retouched images you receive. The turnaround time is amazing - in the past we've had to wait a month or longer, Maya is speedy and sends images within a two weeks. She is very kind with our daughter, Lucy and knows how to get kids comfortable and in their element so the photos never come out cheesy or awkward. I would highly recommend hiring Maya for any photography needs and feel grateful to have found her to capture my special family!

Maya G Photography not only rhymes she is an amazing photographer. Maya has an incredible eye and…read moreis able to get the moments you want in a photo session that others don't get. Don't think "formulaic stock shots" with her. She has an ability to make everyone feel comfortable and truly be themselves. She has done family work with us and is able to get all of us looking good in one place and smiling. That is a feat. I truly wish I had known her so she would have shot my wedding, that was many years ago though. I've seen her work via her website and social media and she does all sorts of life memories for people. I also know she is a huge supporter of the local schools which is a generous thing to do. From the first phone call or email about a session with Maya you will be taken care of. She is very caring and will make you feel at ease. Total professional, prices are great and she is a local businesswoman. These are all important. Give her a call, you won't be disappointed.

Andi photographed my wedding as well and I was super satisfied with the whole experience. She sat…read moredown with us on more than one occasion to review the shots that we really wanted to get and has spent several hours helping us plan out album. She has a very laid back attitude when she is working an event, but at the same time is very proactive about reminding you about milestones in case you forget in the planning phase. She came with us on our venue walk through to plan where to do the portrait shots and we were able to really maximize our short time at the venue. She gets along great with other vendors and one thing that was extremely important to me, she stays out of the guests way. I hate going to weddings where all you can see during the ceremony is the photographer, and this definitely isn't the case with Andi. And did I mention that she takes great shots? She took some wonderful candid shots of family members that are normally extremely camera shy, which I will treasure forever. She does excellent work in color and black and white, for reasonable prices and gives you digital negatives to everything. Of all of my vendors who helped on my wedding, Andi was the best!

Trusting someone to capture one of the most important days in a person's life is never an easy…read moredecision. My wife and I were looking for someone with a photojournalistic approach and who could capture the emotion and details of the day. We first came across Andi's work on her website and immediately loved her style. Unlike other photographers we considered, Andi's work was consistent and we loved her entire wedding portfolios and not just a few great pics from many different weddings. Not only did we love Andi's work, but we also loved Andi's easy going personality and responsiveness. Since we were planning our Napa wedding from NYC, we appreciated her initiative in visiting our site prior to the wedding and even had ideas already for ceremony, family and couple pictures! Andi has a great eye and was successful in capturing intimate and beautiful moments. On our one year anniversary we returned to the site of our wedding to relive a bit of the dream but nothing provides us with the same emotional satisfaction as watching Andi's slide show. Thank you Andi for making our wedding more beautiful than we could have imagined.