North County San Diego fam! If you are in need updated professional headshots or corporate headshots, branding photos, or are even just in need of a LinkedIn profile pic refresh-- you NEED to book Zoetic Photography. I put all my headshots to use in the first 24 hrs I got them back and have already gotten tons of unexpected compliments. I truly can't recommend them enough. 5 stars and 10/10! I found myself in a pinch when I was asked to provide a new headshot for an upcoming industry panel I was speaking on. Lindsey and Chad (husband & wife power couple duo behind Zoetic) completely saved the day. They were warm, professional, and somehow managed to squeeze me in last-minute without hesitation which I was so thankful for. We did the session at their home studio in San Marcos and the vibe was a lot more calm and relaxing than I expected. A pleasant surprise and contrast to previous typical stiff and awkward studio experiences I've had in the past with other photographers and had been dreading. As someone who's naturally uncomfortable on camera, I was blown away by how quickly Lindsey helped me feel at ease. She offered thoughtful direction without overdoing it, and her ability to spot those subtle, natural moments is a real gift. Chad has a great eye for photography. He is able to skillfully capture the best version of you with aesthetic lighting and optimal angles in the most natural and flattering ways, without making it look cheesy or fake. I walked in stressed and walked out excited, knowing that there was a gallery of headshots I was genuinely excited to use. THE final professional headshots were polished, clean, and versatile. They were perfect for everything I needed: LinkedIn profile, team photos for my company, industry conference bios, panel speaker promotions, branding, and press kits. They even went above and beyond during the editing process. I was embarrassed to have a few touch-up requests since the photos were going to be used for high-visibility opportunities, and Lindsey was incredibly thoughtful about every detail. I felt heard, supported, and 100% taken care of. What really stood out was the energy they brought to the whole experience. Supportive, collaborative, and easy. I never felt rushed, overly posed, or like I was ever just another booking. Lindsey and Chad genuinely care about making sure you walk away with photos that feel like YOU... just elevated. Since posting my new headshot, I've gotten so many compliments from coworkers, industry peers, and even friends I hadn't talked to in months. (And no this is not an exaggeration haha. But really when is the last time someone texted you out of the blue just to say "your new LinkedIn photo is amazing"?!) If you're looking for a sign to finally get updated headshots, this is it. Zoetic Photography is the real deal. Will def hire them again in the future for my next headshot refresh and other photography needs. read more

Fantastic service - amazing team. Gave me several professional photo options that I was surprised looked so good. Generative AI photos look fake, spend money, get a good headshot! Highly recommend! read more

We've had the pleasure of working with Lindsey and Chad twice now, and both experiences have been wonderful! From the moment we booked our sessions, the communication was clear and professional. On the day of the shoots, Lindsey and Chad made our family feel relaxed and comfortable. The quality of the work is exceptional--each image captures our special moments beautifully. The turnaround time for receiving our photos was quick, and the final gallery was easy to access. We were thrilled with the results and will definitely be coming back for future sessions. Highly recommend Zoetic Photography to anyone looking for a talented, personable family photographer! read more

Lindsay and Chad did a great job on our 20th anniversary photos. They're very organized and professional. We'll definitely come back in the years to come. We highly recommend them. read more

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I am so happy to have found Zoetic Photography and to have met Chad and Lindsey! I was searching for someone to take newborn photos of my baby and of course waited until the last minute to book. Chad and Lindsey replied quickly and provided information and affordable options for their services. We were able to find a time to schedule the session and everything was so easy. They were so professional and communicative, and, most importantly, so very kind. We arrived to the session and they welcomed us and got started. I felt so comfortable with them holding the baby and getting him in just the right positions for the perfect photos. They had all the right tools and tricks to keep a newborn comfy - Lindsey definitely has the magic touch, as the baby stayed asleep the entire time! We were in and out in the time they had proposed and in just a few days, we ended up with the sweetest, most special photos of our little guy. The whole process was easy, comfortable, and seamless. I definitely recommend them and will use them again. In fact, we already booked and attended our holiday session with them for our first family pictures! We had the same easy, professional experience and got some really precious photos. I look forward to baby's first birthday and his cake smash session next year! read more

I am so impressed with Lindsey and Chad. They have superb patience with children! They managed to capture some great photos of our family with a less than cooperative four year old and a fussy three week old (a minor miracle really)! They also did newborn photos for us and were an amazing team to watch. They were meticulous in working together to get every shot, keeping my baby calm and comfortable along the way. Lindsey and Chad are beautiful, kind, professional and genuinely talented. I will definitely use them again. read more

I highly recommend them for kids who are shy. My kids are usually super shy with strangers and it's difficult to get them to smile and not be clinging to me the whole time. We had a great experience with Chad and Lindsey, I think having two of them really helped so the kids weren't just taking direction from someone's face they couldn't see behind a camera. And they were so nice! They also captured them close up like I had requested and I will cherish these pictures forever! read more

We were so happy with our family session!!! So professional and friendly, good price for the amazing quality too. We will be continuing with them for future family photos. Highly recommended! read more

We had a newborn shoot with Lindsey and Chad and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We didn't know how our baby was going to do and even with a wiggly fusy baby they where able capture some amazing shots. They where very patient and had a very creative eye. I will definitely be using them again! read more

Lindsey and Chad are absolutely amazing. We used them for both our maternity shoot and our a newborn shoot for our son. They are professional, kind, and fun to work with - and most importantly, the results were amazing. Even when our little 10-day old didn't want to cooperate, they were troopers and fought the good fight to get some amazing snaps while we napped on their couch. The photos we have are stunning, and were turned around in a very timely manner. We will definitely be going back to them for family photos for a long time! read more

My husband and I had two great experiences with Lindsey and Chad. They did our maternity and newborn pictures. They were absolutely wonderful with our 6 year old and brand new baby. They're patient and make everyone feel comfortable. We are so happy with the moments they captured and can't wait until our next session! read more

I used Chad and Lindsey for some newborn photos and they were fantastic! I found them through facebook and then based off of yelp reviews decided to try them. Super easy and flexible to schedule, great price, beautiful product, fast turn around and great online gallery that was user friendly. Chad and Lindsey were great and took their time with my 1 week old baby. We rested on the couch and watched tv as they were hard at work capturing beautiful photos. Will definitely recommend to anyone who needs photos taken. They also offered a military discount and an additional credit for using 3D Mom ultrasound. Would definitely use again and recommend to everyone! read more

I did a photo shoot at home as a present for my husband, and Lindsey came over. She was very professional, and really good at thinking of great shots, themes, etc. Lindsey is charming and funny, and made me feel very comfortable and natural. She also sent me the link of the pictures faster than expected. Great experience! I made a beautiful calendar from my pictures and my husband loved it! read more

These guys are the best! I was very happy with my first session, and I am looking forward to my second session on May 2nd! We got to move on with our lives! read more

Chad and Lindsey took pictures of my newborn son on a VERY hot day!! They were extremely accommodating offering us ice water and fans to keep cool. They were creative, had lots of prop options and we ended up with precious pictures of our new addition! I don't even take flyers from other photographers anymore, they're my choice from now on! Their turn around time is quick and gave us both types of digital options, one for printing one for social media. read more

Oh my goodness. Chad and Lindsay are amazing. My husband and I are so pleased with our photos! They will be cherished for a lifetime, for sure! The entire experience was very pleasant. Chad and Lindsay have built a beautiful studio out of their home. They really took great care and practiced patience when handling our daughter. The best part was that we got to enjoy relaxation time on their couch while the photos were being taken! I would recommend Zoetic photography in a heartbeat! Thank you so much for the lovely photos! read more

This review is long overdue. I did the maternity(Dec 2015) and newborn (Jan 2016) package with Chad and Lindsey. They were very patient with us in rescheduling the maternity session as our truck broke en route to the session. When we were finally able to get the pictures taken they were really professional and the pictures came out beautiful. They were really patient with my energetic 2 yr old. Thanks Chad and Lindsey for the beautiful pictures. read more

I cannot praise them enough! We forgot to schedule a photographer until two weeks before baby's arrival and Lindsey and Chad were able to accommodate us at such short notice and a week before their wedding. We loved the kindness and care that they put into the experience and photography reflects their talent and love for what they do. The photos look amazing, and to sweeten the deal, they delivered them within a week - 2 weeks ahead of schedule :). Thank you! read more

We booked a newborn mini session and were very pleased with the results. Zoetic Photography was quick to respond to our initial inquiries through Yelp and via several follow up email messages. Their online contract and payment services were convenient. In a short matter of time we secured a photoshoot, which was important to us in order to capture those precious newborn moments of our baby boy. Upon meeting Chad & Lindsey at their home studio, they were extremely friendly, inviting, and professional. They sprung into action and quickly got to work, knowing that timing was critical. We relaxed while they did their thing and within an hour the shoot was done. No fuss, no complications. We received the final digital prints a very short time later and couldn't be happier. Highly recommend their services. Thank you Zoetic Photography! read more

Chad and Lindsey are amazing! They definitely made me and my family comfortable and were very easy to work with. We absolutely love how the photos came out! I would highly recommend them for any photo shoot! read more

Zoetic photography really captured our dog Lucy and our family in the perfect way! We had the shoot in our home and Chad and Lindsey really made us feel comfortable and natural. The photos were turned around in record time and the were all so good! We know that we will cherish these for years to come and when we need photography again, they will be our first call! It takes special photographers to get the right shots, especially when pets are involved. SUPER impressed! read more

My husband and I did a maternity shoot with zoetic photography. We were so happy with the shots and working with them that we hired them to take newborn photos of our daughter once she arrived. I have to say we were so impressed with Lindsey and Chad's professionalism and how easy it was to work with them. They came to our house and had a bunch of awesome set ups ready to go with all the necessary props. They were so great and gentle with our daughter and had so much patience while we tried to get her sleepy for the photos. The final shots came out amazing and we will definitely work with them in the future...we highly recommend them! read more

We happened to book zoetic photography during the hottest time of the year. My daughter was born 10 days "late" so we also had to reschedule a couple of times. Throughout the entire booking and rescheduling process, they were a pleasure to work with - very patient, sweet, and understanding, which is important during a stressful time when emotions are heightened! My daughter was at the time a good sleeper, but for some reason (heat? who knows) that day, she decided to be the most awake she's ever been! Newborn photographers must possess patience, but Lindsey and Chad took patience to a new level that day. Starting off in their garage on that hot day with our teenager and only partially cooperative preschooler, they assured us they could photoshop out the sweat literally rolling down our faces. Somehow they did! And somehow, despite being the longest newborn shoot they've ever endured thanks to our uncooperative newborn, they managed to produce some gorgeous images of our family and new babe. It was so long and they were so patient that I actually took a nap in their comfy chair between nursing and changing diapers! A much much needed nap. Thank you for a great gift, Zoetic Photography! We were referred by a friend who had her maternity shoot done by them and were not disappointed. Plus they're just rad peeps all around. read more

One year later, I am still so thrilled that Zoetic photography captured my son's first year of life. They are so incredibly easy to work with and so talented. I will truly miss not swinging by for more pictures every three months, and I never thought that I would say that! Thank you Chad and Lindsey! read more

Chad and Lindsey are amazing. We loved their work so much that we even booked a 1/2 birthday session!

Thank you Lindsey and Chad for an amazing photo shoot. Lindsey and Chad are extremely professional,friendly, and handled our newborn with care, even after Lindsey was peed on ;) The photographs were beautiful and we couldn't be happier with them. I will definitely recommend them and will be seeking them out out their services if we decide to have another child. read more

Lindsey and Chad were great. They were very professional and genuinely great people. They took their time to take the perfect pictures of our handsome son. They have very nice looking back drops and worked well on maneuvering us into the best poses. We highly recommend them for newborn pictures. read more

We just had our newborn mini session with Chad and Lindsey last week and the whole experience was perfect from start to finish. I know nothing about professional photography/pricing and started off by asking some questions. They were quick to respond and explained everything so clearly, even a novice like me could understand! They recommended the mini session based on my budget and the types of photos I had in mind. It was exactly right for us. Also, they accommodated our super late baby by changing the date of our session, and were just as kind in person as they were via email. They had glasses of water waiting for us and Harry Potter playing on their TV! It was probably the most relaxed I've been since my daughter was born. I was worried my daughter would cry the whole time, but Chad and Lindsey have a routine down that could calm any baby. The photos came back quickly and are exactly what I wanted. I can't recommend them highly enough! read more

Lindsey & Chad are wonderful! I recently had some portraits taken of my 4 year old daughter... the photos are beautiful! The photos are a gift for my mother and she is thrilled which made me so happy! Lindsey & Chad were able to capture my daughter's spirit in each photo; and during the photo session they were calm and charming which helped my daughter to be herself and smile big! I am already thinking about my next session with Lindsey & Chad!! And to top it off, the price is right and they are the nicest people ever!! read more

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I live in Northern California and I recently visited San Diego for a family vacation. I reached out to Chad and Lindsey prior to vacation requesting a session for family photos the day we arrived. From the time of our first email to the the actual day of photos and after, the experience has been phenomenal. They responded to every email quickly, setting up the time and location was a breeze and they were willing to work with me while I was in Northern California. There was 9 of us in total for the pictures ages ranging from 60's to my 15 month old nephew. My father in law can't walk on the beach and the 15 month old was not in the mood for photos BUT chad and Lindsey worked with all of us and took amazing photos. They were so patient and kind. MY entire family and I are in love with the images. It couldn't of turned out any better. Thank you so much for working with us. read more