My husband and I learned about Ultra-Spective Photography when we each bought a Groupon to get new business headshots taken. We were both incredibly impressed not only by the final product, but by the entire process. The woman who booked the photography session for us was extremely helpful and made sure we got an appointment time that not only worked well for the photo shoot, but allowed us to view the photos 45 minutes later and drive home with our finished photos on a disc shortly after that. They also created black and white versions of the photos at our request at no charge. I appreciated that we received a confirmation email after booking the session and another one several days before the scheduled shoot with information on what to expect, suggestions on what to wear, directions to the location, etc. I also loved the fact that when you purchase a photo from Ultra-Spective, it includes the right to use that photo online on a website, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc. So many photography studios insist on charging you for a print of your photo, which we rarely need or use, then charge you a fortune for the right to use that photo in an electronic format. Overall it was just a great experience and we couldn't be happier with the photos. We'll definitely be back! read more

I am so pleased with the results of my boudoir photography and the overall experience with Ultra-Spective Photography. From the hair and make up, to the photo shoot and selecting my images it was a fabulous experience. My pictures turned out amazing. My photographer, Christina, did all the work for me figuring out the best poses and lighting to make me shine. All I had to do was hold the pose and they did the rest. If you are considering boudoir photography look no further than ultra-spective. read more

I brought my twins here for a photo shoot after someone approached us at the Farmer's Market about a twin project. I am so glad we went! The pictures turned out AWESOME!!! I don't know how they did it since my kids ran around almost the ENTIRE time. The staff is amazing especially Crystal. She was so kind and was able to help me pick something within our budget. We just recently went back for their Santa Day pictures and they came out great as well! Keep up the good work! read more

Excellent photography, great customer service, first class establishment.

Where do I start? This studio truly captured the emotions of our pregnancy exactly what we had asked the photographers to do...If there were more than a five star review Ultra-Spective would have it from our family. The staff is very knowledgable, professional and on their game. I studied photography for 6 years and they are great at what they do. The studio and viewing of our photographs were top knotch and the location is fun and inviting. Pictures last a lifetime so take some time for yourself and check em out! read more

I was introduced to Anna's photography at the Livermore Wine Festival. Since then she has been my photographer of choice. She took the most gorgeous family photos on location. I had the pictures made into books for the grandparents to have on the coffee table so they could show friends and brag about their grandchildren. I also had my son's senior pictures done at Ultra-spective and the pictures bring out his personality and are pictures I will never want to take off my wall. Thanks to Anna and her team. read more

Love Ultra spective! I have had a few friends come here and get family/engagement/wedding photos done and they all have come out beautifully! OUr family mini session photo with Derek was no exception. He was very nice and professional and got some gorgeous shots of our family that we will treasure for years to come! Customer service is top notch, and we couldn't decide between all the photos because we loved so many so we purchased the cd with all the images. They did a beautiful job on our canvas and leatherbound book . They also did our Christmas Cards that came out lovely as well. We will definitely be back next year for family photos again. They're very talented photographers and get great images. You won't regret going with them! I'm super picky and they're worth every penny!:) read more

I needed a professional headshot for my website, LinkedIn page, and Facebook profile, and was overwhelmed by the responses from friends and family! "Beautiful" "Wow!!!" "Amazing" were just some of the adjectives. I cannot thank you enough for bringing out my personality in the photo, and making the whole process so much fun! Thank you Derek, Chrissie and Crystal (as well as Crystal from Strands Salon in LIvermore for the hair styling and makeup)! read more

this photography studio is amazing and hip and they are all so nice. It was also nice that the owners hubby was also a DJ. we had them do our wedding (photos and DJ) and everyone loved each candid shot and our book they put together is like artwork. one shot was so artistic it looked like it was an avante gard ad in a wedding magazine or something! I just booked another family pic since the kiddos grow up too fast and school pics suck these days! Prices are worth every penny. Nice people too. Go to them....you won't be disappointed with them. read more

Our wedding is now over with and we are still thrilled with the quality and service that Derek and Ultra-Spective provided. The photos were posted on the website and ready for our guests to view a day early, we were able to view our photos/ask questions/order prints at their location with Crystal, and when we realized that we didn't have that perfect bridal party shot (one extra guest made his way into the bridal party formals), they photoshopped our favorite picture to make us happy. That's service! read more

Anna Vickroy is a master behind the lens. She captures your best attributes and is a pleasure to work with. She makes the experience fun and memorable. The work she and her staff have done for me, both professionally and personally, has been amazing. I highly recommend her especially if you have children--she's the best! read more

For a pre-wedding activity my best friend, also my maid of honor, did a boudoir photo shoot with Anna. (We attended together, but took individual photo sets.) We were both a little nervous, although the bottle of white wine we brought helped! Anna helped us chose out our outfits and gave pointers. We ended up having a blast, assisting each other with posing and position ideas. Anna made us feel comfortable. Our photos turned out awesome, I mean who is the hottie looking back at me?! They are pricey, but we had a great time! My now husband loved the pictures! read more

I cannot begin to say how much I love my photos and how much fun my maternity boudoir shoot was! Anna is such an amazing photography with such vision and talent. From start to finish she made me feel confident, sexy and beautiful in each pose/set... At 8 months pregnant that's not always easy ;) I highly recommend a maternity boudoir shoot with Anna to any expecting mamas to be who want to document the beautiful memory of their pregnancy! read more

Bought the newborn package. We got almost 50 photos taken. Out of those there were only 4 I liked. Most of the photos you could see the babies diaper and it just ruined the photo. I wish the photographer would have noticed and adjusted it. For spending almost $1,000 I would have liked to have had a few more photos that I could actually use. I don't think I'll be using the additional sessions that came with the package. I have used them before and always likes the way the pictures came out. Pretty bummed because I can't get newborn photos redone at the point. read more

Ultra-spective's photography is especially distinctive because Anna can capture a naturalness and personality in her photos. I encourage you to look at the sample pictures on her website. There is something different to her photos - the angles and creativity. I am not a photographer, but i can see a definite quality in her photos above others. There is a very artistic quality to her photos, and they are evoking. Anna is also a great person to work with! read more

ultra-spective is the best studio to go to if you want high quality, unique family photos. We have used the studio since my maternity photo session. My daughter is almost three now and has had several photo sessions at the studio, and every time we get fantastic pictures. Anna, the studio owner, is an excellent photographer who takes the most beautiful photos. A more affordable option is the "Simply True" sessions, which are in-studio. The photographers who do these sessions, Lia and Jessi, are also extremely talented and take gorgeous pictures. There are many choices when it comes to prints and packages. Crystal, the office manager, is extremely helpful in guiding you through the options available. I have recommended this studio to many friends and they are all extremely pleased with how their photos have turned out. I also like how the studio is very community-oriented, joining in on the downtown Halloween carnival and other events. There is also a fantastic Santa visit day at a very affordable price where your little one can see Santa and get some very memorable photos. read more

I LOVE Ultra-Spective. Not only is their staff amazing their Photography surpasses all including those who claim to be "Photographers". I have used them for my personal and professional needs. read more

What do you get the man who has everything? HAUTE PINK PHOTOS! After 10 years of marriage I couldn't figure out what to get my husband for this very special anniversary. He has EVERYTHING and what he doesn't he goes out and gets. From step 1 of this process to the very last step Anna and all the women at USP made it fun, relaxing and an overall fantastic experience! When I came back to view the photos I was shocked, no way could this be me.....I look good! LOL When I presented these amazing pictures to my husband he too was shocked, not at how I looked but that I actually would step WAY outside my comfort zone to have these taken for him! He was so proud of me and loves/loved the gift so much a couple of weeks later I opened my gift...DIAMONDS!!! Now tell me, what more can a girl ask for?!?! read more

This review is in 2 parts because we book Ultra Spective for all of our photo needs. Last May I had a boudoir session with the owner, Anna. I was so excited to work with her because we had a few sessions before that, but with other (wonderful) associate photographers of the studio. Anna made me feel so comfortable in front of the camera mostly nude. She is a real womanly woman like me, so we related very well. I had more fun than I think I've ever had! It started off as a wedding gift for my husband, but I really think I got more out of it. Anna made me feel really confident and sexy which is not something one feels every day. What's more is I now have 30 photos of me in all my sexiness to look at forever. (My husband also LOVED them. He couldn't believe I would do something like that for him, and he has a fun little book to take out whenever he wants.) We had also booked Alyssa & Tyler to shoot our October 27th wedding. Our engagement session was amazing...they met us out in Half Moon Bay to shoot at our favorite restaurant (shout out to Pasta Moon!) then with our dogs at the beach. The session ended up being a little longer than quoted, and the photos turned out amazing (of course). The girls are so funny and so sweet...it's always a joy to work with them! Much of the wedding day was a blur, but I do remember Alyssa and Tyler were never far away. They were very flexible...making sure to get all the shots we asked for and seizing any opportunities they saw as well. Alyssa even happened to capture the moment when my matron of honor was signing the marriage license...she, the best man, my groom and I had snuck off to a private room, none of us knew she was there...I'm obsessed with this photo. Some of my favorite parts of the day were when my husband and I were alone with Alyssa and Tyler. Anna was the one to design our album. This is one of the major ways Ultra Spective differs from other studios. (I should know, I'm in the wedding industry myself.) We were asked to pick a short list of favorite photos and more obscure shots that might get missed. Anna did the rest. We had 2 rounds of proofing and edits, and we were done. So many couples agonize over the album process because the photographer hands them 1000 photos and says have fun. Anna & Co are also designers, so you can trust them to make you a beautiful album...minus the stress! People are telling us ours is the most beautiful album they've ever seen. We are expecting our first baby in September, and I've already warned Crystal that we will be seeing them soon! Just one last thing about pricing...yes, you are going to pay a pretty penny for their work however...in my humble professional opinion, photography is one thing you should splurge on because it's all about freezing moments in time and giving them to you to keep. Photographers in the Bay Area range anywhere from hundreds to thousands per session, but you definitely get what you pay for with Ultra Spective. read more

Anna is an amazing talent. Her team is solid, friendly and professional. I hired Anna to photograph my daughter's wedding many years ago and was blown away by her photos. I have recommended her to everyone I know and have gone back to her studio myself for promo shots. My daughter recently had a boudoir session and the shots were gorgeous. Highly recommended! read more

If you're looking for a wedding photographer (and boudoir too) look no further! My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Derrick and Christina for our wedding and to say they were amazing is an understatement. When we booked our wedding package the boudoir photoshoot was included. I was so nervous going into the shoot as I don't usually do this sort of thing but Christina (my photographer) made everything so easy and comfortable. The whole experience was so empowering and Christina makes you feel so good about yourself. My husband was thrilled with his gift, it was the best thing I've ever done for him and myself. Derrick was our wedding photographer (engagement shoot too). He and Christina were so great, they captured our day beautifully and we are so happy with our photos. Everyone we worked with at Ultraspective was so fantastic and amazing, we definitely hope to work with them again in the future! read more

Wow! What could I say, the photo shoot I did with Ultra-spective was such a great experience. Being that it was the first time i had ever done a boudoir photo session or any photo session for that matter I was kind of nervous but I wanted to do something special for my husband for our 30th wedding anniversary. Christina and Anna were so professional and kind and made me feel very comfortable. Their studio and props and everything are super nice. The fact that you can do your hair and make up and photos all in one place is very convenient. The photo book turned out amazing. read more

Anna and the entire staff at Ultra-spective are incredible. They have a true gift for Photography and provide the highest level of service at all times. My wife and I had portraits done with our 3 year old Australian Shepard and the results were amazing. The shots were taken at on of our favorite local parks, Shadow Cliffs, and Anna and company made the whole session feel very comfortable and fun. Friends and family are always impressed with the pictures on our walls. I have recommended Anna to a number of people and get the same feedback every time - "Amazing!!!" read more

My fiance and I went for an outdoor photo shoot at the Lake Chabot Marina. Wonderful experience with the photographer and her assistant(I forget their names now). She made us feel at ease and was full of great ideas for locations and posing. I was very impressed with the final outcome and got a ton of compliments on the pics when I put them up on Facebook. I ended up buying the entire photo set on the CD. Not one picture deserved to be left out. I highly recommend them! read more

Great photographers, great professionalism, great pricing, great results! Thank you for a wonderful experience on my photo-shoot! We will be using ultra-spective for our business again and again! read more

We purchased the Forever My Baby package and took Newborn, 4 mos., 8 mos., and 1 year photos. The photographers and staff were all great to work with and knew several tricks to getting some great images out of our little guy. The background choices were awesome, and I was able to brainstorm theme/concept ideas with the photographer ahead of time. Everyone was patient...which is definitely needed when dealing with the little ones - and frazzled parents. read more

THE BEST. Period. Very professional and knowledgeable. I've had my engagement photos taken with them and they will also be taking photos at my wedding. Photography is one (if not the most) important aspect of a wedding and I whole heartedly trust this group of ladies! They have a special way of making you feel comfortable and relaxed. And they're very helpful and full of amazing ideas. read more

I can't remember if I reviewed here yet but how could I have forgotten!! From the greeting to email reminders and excellence in staffing all around perfection!! My pictures turned out amazing! This is my second time with newborn Photoshoot and all can leave them with is WOW! My daughter looks gorgeous and I look like I didn't just give birth!! They took the extra time to feed and to change baby and when we went over time by an hour because of her 'uncooperativeness' they didn't even bat an eye! Just a ahh she's a baby what can ya do attitude:) loved how I wasn't rushed or made to be pushed out for anther appointment. I was spoiled! I have also had head shots taken in the past and used them for a business and those turned out beautiful! I have also done Santa pictures with my oldest (he was 2 months at that time) there and those are so darn cute! I love how I can keep my digitals and print off whenever I need another. I might also mention who they have doing the canvas work is exceptional!! All editors and receptionists and all photographers are kind, spirited, skilled and pure awesomeness!! I plan on doing the 'sexy' shots after baby weight is gone because lookin at those makes me wanna workout and look hot again but even if I don't they looked great even still:) I highly recommend ALL go there! I wish I knew them for my wedding 8 years ago but oh well. read more

I went to ultra-spective to get new professional headshots for work. They did a wonderful job, the entire experience was a pleasant one and I LOVE my new headshots. A little pricey, but definitely worth it. Thanks! read more

They take good photos. However, you should check their print price list before deciding to go with them. While I love my photos, I do not love the fact that I paid more for them than I have ever paid for professional photography photos (including weddings). read more

My husband and I have been married 36 years actually 35 at the time. I could not think of anything to get him. Anna recommended the Haute Pink Photo Session. I decided to do them. I'm overweight and it was not a easy decision for me. I found out Anna would be doing my session as well and that was very reassuring to me because that is who my relationship is with. I had my two outfits picked out and invited my sister to come with me. Anna and everyone in her studio made me feel so comfortable. I'm telling you I was completely surprised by it. I felt like queen of the day. Now mind you I'm in my fifties so this took some courage. However, I didn't feel overweight and I didn't feel in my 50's. Anna, helped me all the way through it with a few giggles along the way. I gave my husband the beaufiful Album for our anniversary. At first, he smiles and then started to cry and saying, "I can't believe you did this for me." "I love you, you are so sexy and beaufiful.!? We both were crying. He is a very proud owner now of Haute shots of me. It was the BEST present I've ever given. I recommend this to the ladies. Don't be ashamed, your man will love them! Thanks Anna and Ultra-specitive photography. I am a business owner as well and it's so important to keep your promises. Anna, you kept that and more! read more

Anna and her staff are so friendly and talented. The quality of the photographs are unmatched and we wouldn't dream of using another photographer to take our family photos. She is great with families and children and she'll be capturing our memories as long as she is taking pictures! read more

Never late than never!! I had Anna take our wedding pictures a year ago and when I saw the proofs (all 700+ of them) I nearly cried because she captured my day as how I wanted it. Anna and her assistant did such an amazing job. Our engagement pictures were also amazing. I'm super sold on ultra-spective and plan on using them again soon! read more

I couldn't be happier with my experience with ultra-spective! I first discovered them when I came across their Groupon last year for a family photo session. Alyssa and her assistant were great! They were patient with us (there were 6 of us including a baby!) and helped us pose at Sycamore Grove Park in Livermore. We were so happy with the final product that we bought a bunch of prints and the entire CD of images. My parents were also thrilled with the outcome as we had not had a family portrait like this in about 15 years! When I got engaged last year, I knew exactly who I wanted to take our photos. Ultra-spective and Alyssa were one of the 1st vendors we booked! The entire process was great- Crystal, the gallery manager, explained everything and always took the time for my questions and emails. We loved the pictures from our engagement session too (which comes with the wedding package). We bought 3 of the prints and displayed them at the wedding and received so many compliments from our guests. Crystal walked me through what the ENTIRE day would look like and it put my pre-wedding jitters at ease. Come the wedding day on August 4th, I felt completely comfortable with Alyssa and knew what to expect. The result: FANTASTIC! Alyssa captured everything I wanted and I couldn't be happier with our soon-to-be album! Thank you to Crystal and Alyssa for all the help and for the AMAZING photos! Our special day was made that much better because of them:) read more

I had my son's 1 year portraits taken here and they turned out AWESOME. It's not easy to photograph a 1 year old boy who runs all over the place but somehow they worked out. The quality of the prints and wall art we purchased are unsurpassed. I don't shop photographers too often so I could be wrong but seems a little pricy. I totally didn't mind though because the portraits were well worth it. As other reviews pointed out they have a unique contemporary and journalistic style that I really like. read more

I purchased a package via Groupon and they were easy to schedule with. The session (outdoors) went great. I ordered cards and the CD however there was some pricing confusion I discovered after I paid. I placed a call to the manager, Crystal and she went above and beyond to be sure I was happy. So in the end I was a very happy customer and can recommend them! read more

I had a blast doing my boudoir photo shoot! The staff made me feel like a super star. I definately recommend adding the professional make up service. Anna is a magician with the camera. I've never looked or felt more beautiful. I highly recommend the experience for any woman of any age. Truly a treat! read more

Anna and her staff are fantastic!!! We have been getting our photos there for 8 years and 4 children. We all love working with the staff both on location and in their fantastic new studio. They are so good at working with you to pick the very best pictures and really capturing the personality of your family. read more

I heard about ultra-spective from groupon.com and after visiting their web page, signed up for their Pets & Their People project. They were very conscientious and professional and welcoming. My photographer was Jessie and she was very dedicated and artistic and pleasant. She spent extra time on my session because she wanted to get a great picture as opposed to just wanting to get the job done. She seemed like she enjoyed what she was doing and this made it very pleasant. Layla helped with selecting and editing the images and worked with me on pricing a package that suited my needs and budget. She was artistic, pleasant, patient, knew her stuff and explained things well. They are very good with pets and very patient even when my doggie kept looking in the exact opposite direction or got excitable and barky. I never felt rushed and I felt that the people who worked there truly wanted to be there and radiated positive energy. Best of all, the photos are unique and artistic. I haven't received the prints yet but I'll try to update this review once I do. read more