I am really picky & particular about photos and I am 100% confident that Travis will deliver each and every time! Travis has done a variety of shots for us: - a newborn photoshoot. He was so delicate and gentle with the new baby, and so fun with the new big brother. - a special shoot of our family property. The photos were incredible and now hanging in a large tri pic photo above the fireplace. - a family session for our family of 5. These latest family photos are phenomenal, from the lighting, to the positioning to the captured smiles of my three young boys (told you I was picky). Having worked with kids for some time and being a dad himself, he's the perfect photographer for all littles. Travis has even done the photos at my niece's preschool school. They were great too! Travis is so personable that it's easy to feel comfortable for the photos (and it will show!). I highly recommend Travis for ALL your photo needs! You won't be disappointed. At. All. read more

I hired Travis to do photos for our chiropractic office to update our website and overall online appearance. The photos turned out so beautiful and he really captured what our practice is about and who we are. He is friendly, professional and just a joy to work with! We even had some edits post receiving our photos and he got on it right away and gave us what we need. I plan on hiring him for family photos in the near future! read more

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We are so happy that we found Travis to take our family photos this year. He is incredibly approachable and personable, from my first phone call with him to chat about the session, he felt like an old friend. Then at the session, we all had a good time and even our preschooler warmed up to him right away and was exchanging jokes with him. I was pleasantly surprised at the large volume and variety of great shots he was able to capture. We absolutely love these photos. Travis did such a great job capturing our family just as we are. He captured some great posed shots and some beautiful in between moments as well. The photos make us all look great (!) and the colors are so rich and vivid that the photos bring each moment to life. Our infant was in the middle of teething, so she had a perpetual hand in her mouth, yet Travis was able to capture beautiful photos of her (including some without her hand in her mouth). And bonus - Travis chose the perfect photoshoot location and it's now also a new park we like to visit. It was a smooth process working with Travis to make edits and tweaks to our photos after the fact. He was responsive, pleasant, and very focused on making sure we loved our gallery. Since getting our photos back, we've already started using our photos on our devices, so we can enjoy them everyday. They will also be featured in our holiday cards, on our gallery wall, and prints around the house. Thanks Travis! read more

We recently held our first photo shoot with Travis in Palo Alto at a lovely location for my family/maternity shoot before our second child arrives. He was extremely responsive and flexible from the start; accommodating me and my schedule as much as possible. It was so much fun and once you meet Travis, you feel like you've known him for years! He is extremely friendly, great with kids, (due to many years of experience teaching kids,) and just overall super kind and genuine. We look forward to holding many more photo shoots over the next several years and milestones with Travis! Thank you for a great day and wonderful photos as well! They are beautiful! Priceless memories to cherish. read more

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We chose Travis Watts Photography for my Wedding on August 18th this year, having been referred to him by many of our mutual friends. We met before the wedding several times to discuss exactly what our dream entailed. From the moment he arrived he took charge of our sometimes unruly group of nearly 30 of us or more. He is an ultimate professional, getting all of the shots we talked about, plus some! He never made us feel rushed, never took over and made us feel like we were missing out on the wedding fun. Even joined us for the after party! Hehe I cannot believe how beautiful my wedding pictures are. I will use Travis for any and all of my future Photographic Special Moments. Love ya Trav!!! read more

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I don't know how to begin. Travis covered our engagement and wedding day sessions and was fabulous! We struck an immediate liking to Travis from our first phone conversation. He is truly a people's person and made us feel comfortable from the get-go and throughout the process. In a field where great photographers are in abundance, genuine people are harder to find. My wife and I can't get over the fact how he knew how tense/shy we were and had the perfect remedy for each moment! The dynamic was as if we were all lifelong friends! Our engagement shoot was in Half Moon Bay @Moss Beach. Our choice and Travis knew the ins-and-out of the area. He led the charge, told us where to go, how to pose, but never stepped over boundaries. This man is amazing if you've never done a shoot; he makes you feel at ease. I remember him telling me, "Bik, I want you to put all your weight on your left leg, it'll make you look taller." When you are 5'6", you need every inch :) but it illustrates his knowledge and infectious personality. A day before the wedding, we grew concerned because our venue offered little "scenic" areas to take photos. The 16th Street Station in Oakland is beaut but just a different type of beauty. Old, rustic abandoned train station filled with graffiti--not everyone's "dream wedding" but ours nonetheless. We had a walk through the day before, and Travis rolled in to scope the scene. An hour later, he told us not to worry that he had several shots that will look wonderful! How refreshing to hear. On the wedding day, he was accommodating to all the moving pieces, the makeup artists, my eight bridesmaids, my mother and mother-in-law, and other family members. He worked in the area and was able to take beautiful shots of my family and me. At the site, he coordinated all the wedding photos with family members, never rushing us but moving it along. He understood the time constraint as the venue had to be "flipped" for the reception. I could see another photographer just losing it! But this man kept his calm and made us feel special. I even clearly remember his nice gesture to go out and grab us food because he knew we had not eaten for hours! What vendor goes out of their way to accommodate us and step beyond regular duties? Travis! Thanks, man, we will never forget that or the Pliny :) Did I mention this man listens? And takes into consideration your interests and values? Thanks a bunch. As you plan a wedding, your mind can start adrift, and you begin to worry about the tiniest details. We knew what we had in Travis, and we knew we were always in good hands. We just received our photos, and they are lovely! We cannot wait to create a book of our memories knowing his pictures, and his shots are one in a million. You may think you have already found a great photographer but do yourself a favor and get you someone sincere, professional, good-hearted as well. You won't be disappointed. Thanks, Travis! read more

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So where do I start... I found Travis Watts Photography through a google search for family photos. We're a blended family with kids in their late teens/early 20's and wanted someone who was patient and creative. (We're not a creative family and have limited ideas in terms of poses, etc. :P). Travis took the time to understand what I was looking for and immediately came up with locations to meet our goals. He was on time for the shoot (actually early) and ready to rock. Travis was also super entertaining which made it all that much easier to relax and enjoy the moment. Took roughly 2 weeks to get the photos back - excellent turnaround time given touch ups needed. The photos are above and beyond what I expected. I'm still having a hard time picking out which ones I want to hang up. I have the most beautiful family and Travis capture that perfectly! read more

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Wow - Travis is truly the best! We were looking for someone to capture our baby in his first few months, and Travis was wonderful to work with. He came recommended to us from a friend, and I'm so grateful we found him. Not only is he tuned in to what the baby/family needs during the shoot, but he's great at what he does - plus he's just such a nice guy! He did several different areas of photographs and was able to capture our family. He got all different angles, lighting, and even an outfit change for our little one. He turned the photos around fast - both color and black and white. They turned out amazing. I am so grateful we found him and decided to work with him. I can't recommend him highly enough!!! read more

Our experience with Travis Watts for professional family pictures was by far the most enjoyable and kid friendly I have ever experienced !! We went out to a location in Palo Alto. The environment was perfect and overall our pictures did not have that "staged" quality at all. Instead our photographs encapsulated who we are as a family (e.g., mom, dad, toddler and school aged child; there were silly goofball giggles, sweet family smiles, and trees with fallen leaves in the background--stunning). We have a sweet 2-year old daughter who needed "encouragement" to focus on the camera, and Travis knew exactly what to do to gain her interest. He was kind, patient and hilarious!! My older daughter who is 5-1/2 was supported by Travis beautifully. Somehow he knew Elsa from Frozen and naturally brought her up during our session. This brought our daughter to laughter--you should see those pictures! Travis also took pictures of my husband and I. This was incredibly meaningful as these were the first pictures professionally taken of the both of us since my husband finished cancer treatment back in January, 2018. These photos were exquisite! Travis allows the space for families to decide on the type of picture they might want captured, and he successfully accomplishes the goal. He's beyond wonderful with children and knows how to get a child's attention. Moreover he captures those precious moments no one else sees which turn out to be THE PERFECT SET OF PHOTOS. Thank you Travis! We will see you soon! read more

Travis is an excellent photographer, who goes above and beyond to get the best out each child for the school pictures that he took. he and team were very accommodating about the requests and flexible to ensure parents were able to capture the best moments of their children. Would certainly recommend TW photography as an excellent choice for school pics. read more

This is the 3rd year in a row that Travis has taken our family photos. Simply put, he is the best! Travis is extremely talented, professional, and kind. He takes the most beautiful photos. Travis has always done a great job engaging our daughter and gets the best smiles out of her! We are always so thankful for the memories that he captures. We cannot say enough good things! read more

After several referrals, we finally got an opportunity to shoot our family photos with Travis. The entire process was fantastic, start to finish. It is clear that he is a master in his craft. The location he chose for us was beautiful! I appreciated that it wasn't the same old back drop that I see in so many other photos. We live in such a beautiful area and he took the time to scout out some new locations. He was successful in getting our 12 yr old son to give us some natural smiles! Imagine that!!! Between the variety of poses, the beautiful landscape and the insane natural lighting, it made it really hard to choose favorites! We are truly grateful to have had this experience with Travis. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. read more

As a fellow photographer, it is very challenging to get me to feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. Travis is one of the few photographers out there that can make me forget all of the little things I worry about when I am on the other end of the lens. Taking it a step further, he is able to translate this magical skill to all ages and walks of life. My honey and I wanted to take some family photos this year of the two of us and the gang of kiddos (Ages 4, 6 and 8). We booked a holiday mini-session at the beginning of December; cutting it close but that was the day we could get everyone together at the same time. Knowing Travis and his work, I knew that we would get some good shots, however I was a little apprehensive about the goat rodeo that which is three kids in dress clothes in a more natural environment, and being able to get all of the shots we wanted in the time allotted. Travis blew all expectations out of the water and got so many incredible shots that we had a hard time editing and choosing which images to download as well as which images to give as holiday gifts. His level of professionalism is superb. His ability to connect with and keep engaged kids of any age is impressive. His eye for composition and lighting is so honed that I now refer any of my clients looking for family portraiture right over to Travis. His passion and love for his craft comes through in every aspect of his work and demeanor. Bottom line - the images you will get from a shoot with Travis are priceless. The experience you have on the shoot is a memory you will take with you the rest of your life. read more

Travis did our family photos and did a superb job! We'll definitely go back to him again and would recommend him highly! Travis selected a beautiful location, was very easy for us to work with, gave us great direction, was a natural with the kids and had them excited and engaged, and was just extremely professional and friendly during every interaction we had with him (especially the shoot)! And of course, our finished photos were great quality and absolutely beautiful! Go book your session with him now! read more

Travis has been photographing our family for over 10 years. We have gone from a family of 8 siblings to 8 siblings with 10 kids. Travis is very capable of organizing our large family photoshoots. It is truly impressive! I know that everyone is happy with his work. Our most recent photo session was with 6 adults and 6 kids under the age of 5. He once again proved just how amazing he is. He connected with each of the kids during their individual photos and was making them laugh and smile so big! It truly was incredible. He never ceases to amaze me in how he can so beautifully capture our family and somehow capture shots that show our kids' personalities. I am grateful these photos are part of our family history as I can not get our kids to sit still and smile like that. Travis also has such a great eye and chooses such amazing locations for his shoots. Thank you for the amazing work! read more

Every year we take the "obligatory annual family photo." It is difficult to coordinate two small toddlers, a dog, yourself and your husband, and drag everyone to a cold and wet park in your Sunday best on a chilly winter morning to hopefully capture just one acceptable shot for the Christmas card. With Travis, we not only got "the" shot for the card, but several amazing shots that will last a lifetime. I admit I was terrified how this shoot would turn out given my kids are ticking time bombs and could have a meltdown at any moment, or simply choose not to smile because they weren't in the mood to do so. But Travis worked his magic and made the kids smile for his shots in a way that they have never done for any other photographer. And to top that off, he even got my dog to smile! Needless to say, we can't wait to work with Travis again to capture priceless memories. read more

I hired Travis to shoot new head shots for me a few months back and they came out great. Immediately after posting them to my social networks the following happened; My Linkedin views increased by 397% I was offered 4 positions in which i didn't even apply for Every woman that saw my profile swiped right I was contacted by "the Bachelor" and offered the lead for the upcoming season Coincidence? I think not. His work, that I can only describe as magic, is the sole reason for my success in life. Hire Travis for your next head shots and start winning! He turned this 6, into a fucking 10! read more

Travis is a true professional! From the moment he walks in you will see a polished individual with all the latest equipment. He has a special talent for capturing the essence of every moment. He took some pictures of my family when we were at a wedding and I was blow away by the results. The pictures he took for us are now the best ones I have of my family. One morning I texted him for certain pictures of my son and they were in my my inbox moments later. I appreciate the special attention he gave me and can't thank him enough for the pictures he took of us. He is also great with kids and made my 11 year old son extremely comfortable for his photo session. I will definitely use his services again and recommend him to everyone! Thanks Travis! read more

Travis was our photographer for our wedding and engagement pictures. He did such an amazing job!! He captured every moment so beautifully. He has a great vision and knows exactly how to get the perfect picture. Travis is so outgoing and funny and really makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera. My husband and I can not say enough great things about Travis and his work!! We are looking forward to using him again for family photos. read more

Professional & brilliant. Our photoshoot that consisted of 9 people was fun and seamless. Travis was early, organized and so much fun. He had scoped out the site weeks before to make sure we were shooting at the right time with the perfect light. He orchestrated the endless combinations of people with style and grace and kept us all smiling throughout. He showed me a couple of shots on his camera and his eye for color, symmetry and angles produced beautiful photographs. I can't wait to see all of the finished images. Thanks Travis for a great afternoon and I can't wait to work with you again! read more

I recently did an engagement photo shoot with Travis, and I have nothing but good things to report. First of all, he was super accommodating in terms of scheduling and shoot location, which was awesome. We had a great phone conversation in advance of the shoot where he really got to know my fiancé and I and encouraged us to come up with creative props and concepts that we could out together during the shoot. The shoot itself was painless. Travis was early to the shoot. We were not, as we suck. However, we got right to it. I was pleased that Travis wanted to get the "safe" and "traditional" engagement photo looks, but he also encouraged us to do some more out of the box poses and looks that were more personal to us. The results were great, and we ended up with a great variety of photos in our gallery. Throughout the process, Travis was very communicative and helpful. I highly recommend him and his services. read more

My husband and I are beyond thrilled and thankful that we chose Travis to capture our big day in June 2017. From our initial meeting, the prep before the wedding, the day of, and post-wedding, Travis made the entire process flawless. He is extremely professional, pays close attention to detail and encourages you to have fun! We had a big 20-person bridal party and Travis was able to put everyone in order while he took the most amazing shots with our groomsmen and bridesmaids. Our friends and family had only great things to say about Travis! His eye for a candid photo is remarkable. Travis is very aware of light sources and we absolutely loved how he incorporates the beauty of the background, architecture and natural surroundings to make the picture impeccable. He took beautiful photos of our venue and captured the elegance of our wedding ceremony and reception. No detail was forgotten. Travis nailed our "first look," with so much emotion, he truly captured the moment and anyone who we show the picture to, is immediately is teary-eyed. The pictures were delivered on a custom engraved wooden thumb drive! Like I said, it's all in the details, and Travis will not disappoint! We are so glad we chose Travis to capture our big day as our wedding photographer! It was the BEST DECISION we made! I would recommend Travis for all of your photography needs, his work is simply, perfection! read more

We worked with Travis this autumn for our family photo shoot. He was excellent in helping us find a location to fit the look and feel we were going for and even brought a bench to act as a prop for family shots. Travis was great with our two little boys (ages 3 and 5) and our dog too! Super responsive over email and helpful before, during and after the shoot! read more

This review is a long time coming... I cannot rave enough about Travis! He was so wonderful and warm to work with from beginning to end and made my family feel so comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. The pictures turned out beautifully in spite of a tired toddler and a cold day. He never made us feel rushed even though we got lost and were late to our appointment. Again, I am so sorry about that. We will treasure our pictures for a long time to come and the experience we had. We received so many compliments on them. Thank you Travis!!! read more

I can't say enough about Travis!! He did our maternity shoot and baby shower and the pictures are absolutely amazing!! He will be doing our newborn shoot later this summer as well and I already know we're going to love the photos! More importantly, Travis is a pleasure to work with - he is friendly, so talented and a great person! I would highly recommend him! read more

Travis was awesome! He photographed our newborn in our home and instantly made everyone feel comfortable. He took his time and was very patient (extremely important when dealing with a baby - and a dog!). He brought everything needed but also toured our home and incorporated some of our personal details (e.g. our favorite painting, family tartan). He committed to having our photos available in two weeks and kept his promise. Per our pre-session discussion, he also captured candid family moments. All the photos were amazing, it was hard to pick our favorites. read more

Travis is the best. He is very professional and was able to change the timing on our pre ceremony photos due to extreme heat on our wedding day. Travis goes with the flow. He is very easy to work with and both he and his assistant did a great job even in the 106 degree heat. I felt very comfortable with Travis the entire day. Once the wedding was over he immediately sent me a few preview pictures which I really appreciated. He had the finished pictures complete the day he said he would. I would definitely recommend Travis to any bride. I'm so excited for our wedding photo album which was included in his package. PS his prices are reasonable and competitive! read more

Excellent photographer. Worked very well with a difficult large group of different aged kid. So friendly and sweet with everyone involved. Thank you so much! read more

Travis Watts is truly something else! A talented artist and an amazingly kind person, Travis possesses a true gift within him that he sees with his eyes and his lens just happen to be the tool he uses to create and tell his clients stories. His natural compassion and enthusiasm make him so easy to work with. I approached Trav after life handed us several challenging years and was looking to photograph our life and the happy place my kids and I had finally come to after the loss of my husband and their dad. I shared some memories, both happy and sad and why I wanted to do these new pictures with him. What he did was beyond anything I could have ever imaged. Not only did Travis hear what I said, he created it, made it even better and brought it to life for me. It was as if he was there with me in my thoughts, as if he saw exactly what I saw and he painted it with his camera. His attention to the details was exact, from the location he scouted to the hours in which the sun would give us the perfect backdrop. It was exactly what I envisioned only better! His professionalism, enthusiasm and kindness blend so well that I became anxiously excited to work with him after our first meeting. Once we made it to the shoot I felt like we were there with a life long friend who made it so easy, especially because of my kids. Travis was incredible with the them! He had my kids attention from start to finish and our shoot was over two hours long. Even with the warm weather escaping us and their attention diminishing he was able to keep them engaged, laughing and happy all while capturing the most beautiful images. He gifted me a priceless moment in our life and I am so grateful to him for it. I promise you will not be disappointed and beyond thrill with the story he is able to tell with his camera of your special moments. His finished product is simply stunning. Thank you Travis Watts! You are amazing my friend! read more

I have worked with Travis on multiple occasions for corporate events. He has helped me at Google and now also at Facebook. His skills are outstanding and he is an amazing communicator. I've worked with multiple photographers through my work experience, but Travis is my go to when I need a professional. I can give him simple direction and he is able to work autonomously. If I pass him over to client to manage, I feel comfortable that he interacts well them and provides quality work. I highly recommend Travis for corporate events and services. read more

I have followed Travis' lifestyle photography for several years now and have always been a fan of his work. I recently hired him for professional headshots for my leadership team and a lifestyle photo shoot for my hotel and he nailed it! The scope of the shoot included rooms, food and beverage, spa and restaurant shots and the images are amazing. Travis is a true professional, has an exceptional eye and is extremely talented. Looking forward to hiring him for our next shoot in the spring! read more

Travis is absolutely outstanding. His amazing work and personally go hand in hand. Not only will you feel comfortable during your shoot but you will have no issue communicating your needs when it's time to make a choice on your prints. Travis is incredible with kids, you cannot go wrong when it comes to newborn, children or family sessions!!! read more

I seriously don't even know where to start with this review. Travis honestly played such a big part in making our wedding so memorable. He beautifully captured every moment and made everyone feel SO comfortable. From our engagement pics to the wedding day, he executed extreme professionalism and a positive, enthusiastic attitude. His pictures are amazing and he really took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for. He doesn't make false promises on deadlines -- in fact, he delivers even sooner than expected (a HUGE plus for any bride!!) With so many sketchy photographers out there, I am so thankful we were able to have Travis document our special day - a true diamond in the rough!! Cannot say enough good things about our experience with him. You are sure to be impressed!! read more

I hired Travis initially for my company holiday party in which he proved to be extremely professional, accommodating, and overall a joy to work with. He answered all my questions in a timely fashion and much like other reviews here, did an amazing job on deliverables. After reviewing his gallery and having followed him on IG for quite some time, I also booked one of his last fall mini-sessions. Travis was proactive with questions about the type of pictures we wanted so he could find the best location + bring any relevant props to assist. He is truly well thought out in his preparations and has such a special way with children that the session could not have gone sideways if we wanted it to. The moments he captured that day will forever be happiness in a frame. We will definitely be calling Travis again!! read more

On the day of our wedding 10.06.18, Travis and his team were truly our MVV (Most Valuable Vendor).He not only took the time to really get to know us and our style,but he executed his craft perfectly. He photographed so many memories that you can't just create, he has the eye for capturing the moment in action. He naturally brings a genuine sense of calm and happiness to those around him, which is the type of energy you wanna be around. Highly Recommended and worth flying out all over the country. read more

We had the best experience with Travis. We had not had family photos in over 6 years! Travis was able to wrangle our 3 kids, including 2 temperamental teenage girls who we had to drag to the photo shoot. He had them laughing and having fun almost instantly! He has such an easy going nature and truly puts you at ease. He captured our family dynamic perfectly. Our Christmas cards this year are the best we've ever had. I can't wait for our friends and family to recieve them. I also ordered some great prints to frame. I highly recommend Travis!!!! read more

Two things to be noted before reading this review. 1. I never give anyone 5 stars. Not even to myself after cooking something amazing. 2. I'm a man writing a review about a photographer..... from my wedding..... Which means he had to be good! Travis has an ability to make you feel comfortable. Even on the most intense and important day of your life. I had a few big worries on my wedding day and the biggest I had was making sure my fiancé, soon to be wife, was as happy and comfortable as possible. After we said "I do" one of the first things she said was "how awesome is travis? He's killin it" I had my eye on the open bar, but after she pointed it out, I couldn't stop watching. My entire family and 150+ guests fell in love with his demeanor, humor and most important.....his professionalism. In all honesty, I thought maybe he's amazing at this part of his job and his actual photos would be crap.....NOPE! He killed that too. Absolute perfection. He captured everything we loved about the venue, he listened to all of our crazy requests for family and wedding party photos, had amazing ideas of his own and he even did the impossible and made me look thin! Lol. Seriously, I wouldn't have changed a thing. Book this man....book this man right now! read more

We are so glad that we had Travis photograph our wedding day! From the very start, Travis was so easy to work with. He is an extremely upbeat and positive person, and he makes you feel so comfortable. He is also very easy to communicate with and always early for meetings or events. We loved having our engagement session included in our package, so that we could get a chance to work with him before the wedding day. His personal style and artistic eye were exactly what we wanted for both engagement and wedding photos. He has excellent equipment, and he and his second shooter captured beautiful moments throughout the big day. We had countless people in our wedding party and guests tell us what a friendly and nice guy Travis was. We all enjoyed working with him. Travis is a pleasure to work with and he will not disappoint!! read more

We had a wonderful experience with Travis. He was very natural with my son (2.5yo) and was able to keep him smiling and in good spirits throughout the shoot. My husband and I were very pleased with the quality of the photos, which were promptly chosen, edited and sent back to us. We have more than enough great pictures to choose from for holiday cards and for our own memories. I highly recommend Travis for families with young kids! read more

We did a mini-session with Travis in October. He was fantastic with our boys: 3 year old and 7 months old. He got them to smile and behave for the pictures, which turned out gorgeous. He did such a great job that it was hard to pick just ten photos. So we ended up buying the whole gallery and have no regrets. We would highly recommend Travis, especially if you have kids. We look forward to another photo shoot with him next year. Thank you, Travis! read more