My business mentor urged me to get a new professional photo to use on my website and other places…read morewhere I wanted my work to get noticed. I had been using an old photo (with the advantage that I looked younger, but not really as I look today) and also a drawn self-portrait that I thought did the job. But my mentor said, "People really want to see you on your website. They want that personal connection." So I went to Yelp, and winnowed the options down to 6 or 7 photographers in my area who did portrait photography. I researched the sites of all of them, and ended up feeling like the Goldilocks story: this one was too expensive, that one did professional head shots that looked more formal than what I wanted for myself, or too polished. (I didn't want to look glossy, just authentically attractive.) When I got to BK Photographie, I was met by landscape photos - but they were beautiful! Really lovely, magnetic, sensitive. I didn't see portraits of people there, but I intuitively trusted that anyone who could do such beautiful landscape photos could do headshots of me that would make me happy to share publicly. When I saw that he would actually come to my home (the other places had external studios), and charged a flat fee I could afford, I contacted him right away. The shoot went really well. Brian is a friendly guy with extensive photo knowledge. He came with all his equipment, though he didn't turn out to need it all. He suggested indoor poses (in a chair, standing by my baby grand piano) and outdoor poses (by a tree for its purple flower, by a tree for its stippled bark). He took dozens and dozens of photos, to the point where I stopped being self-conscious. At the end, he told me he would take a bit of time to choose and edit the photos, and then send them to me as jpg files. That was fine with me. When they finally arrived in my inbox, I was really happy with what I saw. He had chosen just a handful (two handsful, actually), out of the many click-click-clicks going on at the shoot. This pleased me too. He had chosen well. I have now uploaded several jpgs onto my website to replace the drawn self-portrait - and I can see the difference. I look vivid, friendly, present - and around my age. No matter. The beauty is there, and Brian found it and documented it for me to use and share. I highly recommend BK Watson Photographie!

Brian was super professional and got the headshots perfect…read more Will use again and better then other I've used in the past.

I am so amazed with these photos by Lauren! I'll definitely be booking a family session for the…read moreholidays. Lauren is so friendly and is able to capture a natural smile. She was able to help me with poses too! She made me feel so comfortable and confident! The photos turned out so great!! She is very experienced and knowledgeable about photography. She captures absolutely beautiful angles and locations to get these amazing shots and the best lighting! I highly recommend!! Her eye for poses, vision, and creativity are true talent!

Lauren is so sweet and amazing to work with! When I told her I was interested in doing our family…read morephotoshoot at a vineyard, Lauren took the time to scout a bunch of different locations and found the dreamiest vineyard! On the day of the photoshoot, she was so kind and patient with our senior pup who is deaf. She was so sweet to our pup and helped guide our pup and was able to get the cutest pictures of with our pup. She made the whole experience so much fun and our pup loves her! Lauren took a bunch of different kinds of pictures during our session and we are so happy with how the pictures turned out. We highly recommend Lauren :)

Awesome experience!…read more I recently had reached out to them as I had lost my pictures from a few years ago, and thankfully they still had them and was able to re-send them to me! I'm so grateful! My experience was great! I felt like a sexy princess and the pictures turned out nicely! Makeup was a bit heavy but it was for the occasion. Would recommend!

The absolutely best place to go for boudoir, wedding, couple and other photos! Tiff does hair and…read moremake up and has a closet full of outfits if you don't have your own! Tiffany is the best ever and I have done 3 shoots and look forward to number 4! You will not regret having her take your pics! do NOT wait for the perfect weight, time, not ok for now, etc. Tiffany makes you look and feel like a QUEEN! Run! do not walk and get a consult and you will never ever regret the decision to have her take your photos!! Get in the outdoor shower too! love me some Tiff!!

Colin did an impressing photograph of my house when needed for sale advertising. He created 30…read moreshots of exterior and interior with sharp clear images, definitely he is expert in lighting and taking from an angle to show an interesting important subject or part of the house. He did the service to me in timely manner, I am really satisfy with his service and would refer him for the need of superb photography.

I did a photo session with Colin months ago, and I am still getting so many compliments on the…read morephotos he took! I have zero experience modeling, but Colin is really good at getting you in the best, most flattering poses and putting you at ease. I overall had a great time during the shoot, and am so happy that even months later, people are still talking about my these photos.

I had an amazing boudoir shoot with Rosa--her studio was dreamy, clean, and full of beautiful…read morenatural light. She made the space feel so inviting and offered great direction and comfort throughout our time together. She delivered my photos right on time, just as promised, and was professional from start to finish. If you're looking for a confidence boost, book with her!

I booked a portrait shoot with Rosa and it was a wonderful experience. Coincidentally, we scheduled…read morethe shoot on International Women's Day. Coming into the shoot, on that day, gave me a boost of confidence and even more reason to celebrate the purpose of my session. I'm not one for being the center of attention, so this was definitely out of my comfort zone. Rosa's studio is the most inviting set and her music playlist helped ease me into being in front of the camera. By the end of our session, I was laughing and feeling so light with environment Rosa created for us. She is a great hype woman to get the best shot of you. Such a good time!! Thank you, Rosa!! :)

I booked a surprise Mother's Day photoshoot with Sugarbaby Photography for my wife with our…read morenewborn. It just happened to be on her actual birthday as well! Jaimie was also kind enough to recommend a hair & make up place near their studio. That way my wife was able to just relax and enjoy her day. Jaimie and Stanley took care of us right away, and our little guy was easygoing around them. All of the pictures came out really good and my wife loves them! We'll definitely be booking more sessions with Sugarbaby in the future. Thanks again!

Stanley did our baby's first birthday photography. I'm very pleased with the photos and the…read morememories he captured he was punctual, professional, creative, and exactly knew how to get the baby to pay attention and smile! His photos will always keep the sweet memories of that day alive! Highly recommended!

We cannot recommend Constance enough! After our original photographer did a complete no call, no…read moreshow for our newborn son's photo shoot, we were stressed, disappointed, and worried we'd miss those precious early moments. She truly came to the rescue. Not only did she respond quickly, but she was able to fit us into her schedule within just a few days. From the moment she arrived, she was professional, calm, and incredibly patient with our newborn. She handled our son with such care and made the entire experience feel relaxed and enjoyable during what can be a very overwhelming time for new parents. The photos turned out absolutely stunning -- more beautiful than we could have imagined. She captured the sweetest little details and moments that we will treasure forever. Her talent, kindness, and willingness to step in last-minute meant so much to our family. If you're looking for someone reliable, compassionate, and exceptionally talented, look no further. We are beyond grateful for her and would book her again in a heartbeat!

Constance approached me in Rockridge when I was super pregnant at the end of October - she shared…read moreher business card, and I checked out her website. Really liking her style of photography, we scheduled a newborn photo session with Constance at the end of November with our two week old son. Constance was incredibly responsive and professional. Not only that, she is a baby photo whisperer - she had a bunch of helpful suggestions to help our time together go smoothly. She brought a whole bag of adorable outfits and props, and she was happy to let us choose some of our own outfits, too. For this session we decided to stay home and take photos around our house and yard, and they turned out beautifully. We are so pleased with these special keepsakes! Constance also made it easy to review the raw photo collection after the shoot, choose the ones we wanted, and deliver the final files all online. She also offers large size prints! In the future I'd love to do an on-location shoot with our son in the redwoods of Oakland. I already have ideas :) Thank you, Constance!

Very quick response and beautiful picture very friendly and he kept me smiling my whole birthday…read moreshoot and I'm sure in love with my birthday pictures so happy I found the studio.

Much like the rest of the reviews, Mir was a heaven sent. I contacted him for headshots for my…read moreprivate practice (therapy). From the time I contacted him to booking was 2 days. I asked about accessibility as I have a disability and he was happy to set up at my house. It was fast, easy, and he understood the assignment. He was also aware of my time management as I had a meeting right after our shoot. Mir was able to see my vision and was happy to accommodate it. I'm so pleased with my experience and I plan to use him for Family Photos in the Fall. Thank you Mir!!!

Blown away by how amazing my photo session came out with Savannah! Highly recommend! Professional,…read morethorough and efficient!

We love what we do. We have 900 designer gowns. Over 200 backdrops. 100 themes. Prices can't be…read morebeat!