I had Cristin take my very first family pics. I was so happy…read morewith the moments she caught and how beautiful it all turned out. She was very professional and ready to work with both my one-year-old and my teenager. I have already recommended her to friends and family. I will definitely be booking her again.

We have worked with Cristin for family sessions for the last several years and are so thrilled…read moreabout everything! Her photos are SO GOOD THAT THEY LOOK FAKE! She is helpful with preparing for the session ahead from clothes to must-have shots. She is a brilliant photographer who sincerely cares that you are happy with the outcome and comfortable during the shoot. She has played music for us, made our tornado of a house cleverly look spotless, and even managed to get shots with even our dog looking at the camera. Although I was skeptical at having someone in-home, she nailed it; she is so thoughtful and professional in every way but totally knows how to get silly to keep everyone joyful. I also wasn't sure about shooting in a location that wasn't sentimental, but it truly doesn't matter where you are because she does such a brilliant job capturing the essence of your family and the interactions. The gorgeous scenery is just a bonus. My experience has been that she underpromises and over delivers. A++! Images she has taken adorn our walls, and everyone who visits comments. She is worth it!

I have always dreaded having my picture taken and feel so awkward in front of the camera, but…read moreHilary is so immensely talented and made the whole process such a dream! I rarely like photos of myself but loved the finished product! It was incredible that such a brief, easy 30-min session (and one booked last minute besides!) could yield so many amazing shots (that were delivered within days! I did the rush option). Not only were the photos spectacular, Hilary was also just truly such a joy to be around during the shoot - can't wait to recommend her to everyone I know looking for a photographer!!

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.

When I looked into Bay Area photographers for a fun and relatively informal photo session with my…read moresignificant other, I found no shortage of options, but one website and portfolio truly stood out -- Nightingale Photography. I knew from the moment I saw her work that Christina was going to be the right choice, and she did not disappoint. Tons of positives: - she was easy to communicate and plan with, even when I wanted to switch one of my locations the week of the shoot - she made us both feel comfortable in front of the camera, which is no small task - she was flexible with my ideas, but also brought her own to the table - photos were back even sooner than I'd expected, and were of the quality I'd seen on her website But I think what I liked best was Christina herself. She was extremely pleasant to work with, and treated my casual event with the same professionalism and respect that she would a wedding. She had very positive presence and brought a really good energy and enthusiasm to the shoot. She was a lot of fun and brought out the best in my partner and me. I'm so glad I selected Christina and Nightingale Photography, and she would absolutely be my first choice if I were to need a photographer again. Thank you!

Truly the best of the best! Not only did the photos come out absolutely stunning and perfect (and…read moreI'm a tough critic) but during the photo shoot, Christina was SO lovely. We had our two little daughters and she made them feel so comfy and they were laughing a ton. It was quick and painless and could not recommended enough.

Jamie has an intuitive eye and a great talent for capturing families and babies as they are. We…read morewere lucky enough to encounter her just before the birth of our first child, and she took maternity, birth, and fresh-out photos for us. She was an absolute treasure to have in the birthing room (I honestly felt so seen and so supported that between Jamie and my midwives, I had three women who had delivered children with me.) The photos capture memories I will carry with me forever. Thank you Jamie. I am sad you moved so far away, I would have loved to work with you again..but to anyone lucky enough to be near her now and looking for excellent photos, call Jamie!

Jamie is able to give you something that most people cannot- the gift that literally lasts a…read morelifetime. We have done a couple sessions with Jamie and they are memories that we will cherish forever. We had the absolute pleasure of her capturing our son for his newborn photos and also doing a family session later. She is easy going and has a talent for making everyone feel comfortable (even those pesky husbands). She is truly the baby whisperer. I had no idea what I was doing in general with a newborn, let alone a photoshoot with one and she made the entire process an absolute breeze. Talented, effortless, comforting and leaves you with astonishingly amazing memories- We can't wait to work with Jamie again.

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.

I've referred businesses to Nicole for updated headshots, and the images she produces always come…read moreout fantastic. She truly loves her craft, and it shows in the final product. Her passion of course, are the baby shoots, which should be in a book. I had a photo shoot with her, and I intensely dislike being in front of the camera (preferring to be behind it). But she made me feel completely at ease, and I was completely thrilled with the results! Nicole is a true artist.

Nicole's offering wasn't a match for what I was looking for, but giving her 5 stars for excellent…read morecustomer service. She spent time on the phone getting to know my needs, and when we both realized we weren't a match she referred me to someone who was. She even followed up later in the week to check in. 5 star service from a very talented photographer.

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.

Danielle did an amazing job with our family photos. Total pro. Great with kids. Money well spent.read more

Our family had the pleasure of working with Danielle for our family Christmas photo. Danielle did…read morean exceptional job managing our 2 toddlers during the shoot. She came prepared with books and toys for the girls to play with and she is a natural at entertaining the kids to keep their attention. All of our photos came out amazing, I love all of them!! Danielle is professional, experienced with kids, patient and very dedicated to her craft. I can't thank her enough for all her hard work. I highly recommend Danielle to anyone looking for a family photographer- especially families with small children, she's the best.