Working with David and Annie for our proposal photos was a breeze. Even though I initially didn't…read morehave a super solid idea of where and when I wanted to do the proposal, David was very helpful in suggesting different locations for different times of the day while providing examples. His communication was clear and responsive, and he was very patient with me no matter how many emails it took! Staging the surprise was actually a lot simpler than I expected--they ask you for some basic information as to how you're planning to do it. On the day of, I was nervous if things were going to fall into place, but Annie, our photographer, shared her location with me and arrived early in just the spot I wanted. She was also wonderful to work with--her photography and editing skills are great and even though we never really posed for photos before, she made it easy for us. She even had the presence of mind to turn us away from family members who were coming from behind to surprise us. We received a few photos the night of the proposal to share with friends and then the rest of the photos after a quick turnaround. We were very happy with how they turned out and appreciative of Annie's great work!

A memory we will cherish forever! We are beyond grateful that David captured such a special moment…read morefor us. He was so easy to work with and has such a beautiful, creative vision. We especially appreciated how much he cared about capturing the authenticity of the moment, it truly shows in the photos. He even went as far as capturing our embrace in the parking lot afterward, which made the experience feel that much more genuine and special. David works magic and I could go on and on about how grateful we are! I would recommend A Tale Ahead Photography to anyone looking to have a beautiful memory captured that they can cherish forever.

My wife booked a family mini session to capture some memorable moments with our parents and our…read morenewborn. Throughout the entire process, Yesika was professional, kind, and knowledgeable on different poses to capture the best photos. And despite a fussy baby halfway into the session, she was still able to get some great shots in our allotted time. She has a cozy, clean, and well-setup studio with free street parking available out front. Highly recommend Yesika for your photography needs and we will definitely be back to capture more special moments in the years to come.

Yesika Wong is a phenomenal photographer! Her Yesika Wong is a phenomenal photographer! Her work is…read moreremarkable and speaks for itself. But I will share my experience, it was wonderful and excellent communication. Wong excels in creating a safe open space to share your thoughts, experiences and feedback in realtime. She's truly a great person to be around which I think makes such a huge difference when posing in front of a lens for multiple shots/reactions. She's extremely organized and pragmatic with the usage of time, location and technique. She helped me get into my zone without making me uncomfortable or rushing me when my angles were off. And, with all her years of experience she knows what she wants to capture to accentuate and highlight your best features! I will definitely be requesting her services again! Genuinely, I hope that other photographers that I work with in the future adhere to the same level of professionalism, and client-centered care as Wong has shown. -Samuel, Redwood City

Kristin is professional and is such a delight to work with. We're not models and know nothing about…read moreposing, but we still wanted to capture our best day and still wanted the photos to show our best light. And Kristin gave us that and more. Kristin sent us some poses to practice, before the big day. She made us feel like a million dollars during the shoot. She captured all candid moments that worked with non-model people like us and again made us feel wonderful. The photos came back so quickly and beautiful. She's a true artist and great friend. I'll recommend Kristin to our friends going forward, without a doubt.

Kristin is just amazing. We were so lucky to have her photograph both our engagement shoot and our…read morewedding, and we now have the most incredible selection of photos capturing the memories of our beautiful day. The photos really speak for themselves, but she is also so easy breezy to work with, full of creative ideas for shots and just a lovely person. It's clear that she loves what she does, as does her wonderful sister Kaitlin who assisted with the photography on our big day. Some comments from family and friends on our wedding photos: "Wow Viveca these are so beautiful!!! I especially love all of the ones of you and Evan out on the bluff by the ocean. Kristin did such a good job and you guys look so great and happy." "Beautiful, beautiful beautiful - Kristin really did a great job." "Your photos are beautiful! Wow! What a great photographer." "Those are absolutely spectacular."

super shy and awkward in front of a camera? that isn't an issue when Jacob is snapping photos of…read moreyou! Colin and I fell in absolute love when we stumbled upon Jacob's instagram page - something just drew us in and we knew we had to have him take our photos for our big day. we sent him an inquiry 2 years ago in december 2024 and from the start, the vibes and energy from the initial touch point made us confident in our decision. the initial convo we had with Jacob - I remember him asking what we were and weren't comfortable with in terms of physical touch, which he kept noted down for our engagement shoot session in march 2025. he took so many beautiful photos at Filoli and made sure to capture the raw moments of laughter and happiness. can we also please give him an extra shoutout for helping a father with guiding them to seek help when their baby was choking?! that definitely stood out to Colin & I! before our big day, we met for our final meeting and went through the timeline as to what to expect. on the big day, there was a few changes (100% my fault!) and Jacob was flexible and adaptable. we had a second shooter, Angel, who joined us on this day as well! we were so surprised to receive a sneak peek link less than 24 hours from when the event ended. the 50 sneak peek photos were breathtaking beautiful. each shot allowed us to relive the moment and also bring back all the emotions that we felt that day. till this day, looking back at all these photos still does just that and it's been two weeks. a photo should retell a story but these photos do more than that - all the photos are romantic and captures the emotions of joy. pure happiness and most importantly love. we highly recommend choosing Jacob to capture any big moments in your life, you won't regret it.

Jacob is incredibly talented, friendly, and professional. He captured our wedding ceremony at SF…read moreCity Hall and we can't stop looking at our photos. 10/10 recommend. Thanks Jacob!

Lindsay did a fabulous job on my graduation photoshoot. After working with Lindsay previously, I…read moreknew I wanted to work with her again!! She not only used my ideas for my photoshoot but also suggested some of her brilliant ideas on what would look best. Her editing skills are amazing. I got lots of compliments on my photos, which wouldn't have happened if Lindsay wasn't my photography. Plus she got me some proofs hours after the photoshoot. If you need a photographer that you feel comfortable with and need good ideas, Lindsay is your person

Awesome photographer!!! From a guy's perspective:…read moreI recently had to take engagement pictures and I'm not the type that likes to do a lot of posing and I don't necessarily feel like I'm the most photogenic person in the world but it was really fun being out and about with Lindsay. She helped us find some really great looking locations, she made the whole thing fun and made me and my fiance feel really comfortable and when I saw the pictures I was surprised to see how the pictures came out with us looking really good (I knew my finance would look beautiful no matter what but I guess I felt like I didn't look too out of place next to her.) Lindsay was really fast getting edited pictures back to us and the whole experience working with her convinced me to get on yelp and write her a review. I would recommend her to all my friends.

We were connected with Abe through a wedding planning service. He was an absolute delight to work…read morewith. It's obvious he has a wealth of wedding experience. He was professional, friendly and made sure we got the photos we wanted, while also suggesting shots we hadn't thought of but are glad we have.

Abe was fantastic! It is clear from the pictures he took that he has been doing this for years. Our…read morewedding pictures were beautiful.

My wife and I got married this past December, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding…read morephotographer, Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera. I actually found Jennifer after searching online for photographers in San Francisco and her work immediately stood out. Her style felt fresh and unconventional -- more documentary and journalistic than traditional -- and I especially loved her use of black and white photography, which was a big reason we chose her. The day started at our hotel, where she jumped between our separate rooms to capture my wife and me getting ready. Before she had even gotten to our rooms, she had already scouted the perfect location for our first look. The moment was absolutely incredible, and she handled everything; we didn't have to do a thing but follow her lead. That professional confidence continued at City Hall. She has a masterful familiarity with the building. She took full control of the shoot, guiding us as she told us exactly where to stand, how to pose, and where to move next so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. As a photographer myself, I really appreciated her confidence and professionalism. All we had to do was follow instructions and be present. She knows San Francisco City Hall inside and out -- the lighting, the angles, the timing, and the key locations that truly matter -- every shot felt deliberate and it showed. The technical skill here is top-notch-- the compositions were beautiful, the balance of each frame was spot-on, and her gorgeous color grading. We received around 300 images, and the quality is so consistent that I plan to print every last one of them in large format to ensure we have a permanent physical archive. When we received the final package, we were so touched -- she sent our photos on a beautiful USB drive along with printed images, some sweets, and other thoughtful details. It was the perfect finishing touch to a genuinely wonderful experience. If you're getting married at City Hall -- or anywhere in San Francisco -- Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera is exceptional. Thank you Jennifer! Laura and Junior.

We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day and A Girl and A Camera Photography!…read moreFrom start to finish, Jennifer and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, attentive, and so easy to have around on such an important day. What we absolutely loved was Jennifer's eye for the little moments. Beyond the portraits and formal shots, she captured the quiet glances, the spontaneous laughter, and all the small details that made our wedding day feel like ours. We can't recommend Jennifer highly enough!

I had a really good experience working with Danielle. It was my first time getting family photos…read moredone with my family of 4 including 2 little kids. We did a 30 minute session and Danielle was so easy to work with. She was responsive, helped suggest a beautiful location, and provided a Pinterest board for outfit ideas. On the day of the shoot, she was patient, personable, and great at capturing precious moments of my kids. I love how the photos turned out and would definitely work with her again for future family photos!

Danielle is amazing, once again. I regret not making the time to take family pictures sooner. I…read morethought that because my rambunctious boys were being silly, we wouldn't have great pictures. The pictures are amazing, and I'm over the moon happy with them. She does a great job capturing kids and our family picture looks like a postcard. I wouldn't go anywhere else for pictures. Danielle, you're amazing! Thank you!

We first met Augie though extended family referral in 2023. We've been regular clients since then,…read moreand have absolutely loved every session. Augie is a kind, calming, and professional presence for kids and adults alike, putting everyone at ease. It may seem like photography sessions that feel candid would result in mediocre results, but somehow he always gets amazing shots. Anyone with toddlers and infants know how difficult it is to get more than one kid staring at the camera, much less capture natural smiles. I've been impressed every time, and look forward to future family portraits!

Augie took our engagement and wedding photos, and we absolutely loved working with him! I would…read morehighly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. He's very professional, friendly, quick to respond, and just amazing to work with overall. I had just started wedding planning when I ran into a friend who told me Augie was their photographer and shared his info. We had looked through a number of photographers, but Augie's work stood out to us through all of it--his photos truly captured the feeling of each moment, and we loved everything in his portfolio. When we reached out, he responded so quickly and answered all our questions right away. For our engagement shoot, it was my husband's first time doing a formal photoshoot. Augie came very prepared, offered great tips, and made us feel completely at ease. He was so easy to talk to and work with, and we genuinely had such a fun time with him! He was also flexible with timing and weather to make sure we could get the best lighting. We were blown away by his ability to notice something special in just a few seconds and turn it into a beautifully captured moment. For our wedding day, Augie was even more impressive. I had shared our (very full) itinerary with him ahead of time, and I was surprised to notice that he knew it by heart. When we started running behind, he gently but efficiently helped move things along. Even though it was his first time at our venue, he had an incredible eye for finding perfect spots, turning a simple fence into a magical backdrop. He worked seamlessly around the golfers at our venue, guiding us at the right times and capturing the sweetest in-between moments. He also accommodated all our specific requests, including photos with our sports car and dress details. We absolutely love our wedding photos and all the special moments he preserved. We were also so impressed with how fast he sent us our sneak peek photos--it was such a fun surprise to get highlights so quickly. Overall, I can't stress enough how grateful we are for Augie and everything he captured during our engagement shoot and wedding day. We're so happy with all the memories he helped capture that we will cherish forever, and I truly can't recommend him enough.

We had the pleasure of working with Eric for our wedding photos at SF City Hall, and we couldn't be…read morehappier with the entire experience. From the very beginning, Eric was incredibly responsive and helpful. Even before our shoot, he shared great tips and answered all our questions, which made us feel confident and excited going into the day. On the day of our wedding, Eric showed up early and was extremely professional. His talent and vision were clear right away. My husband and I aren't the most experienced when it comes to posing, but Eric guided us through everything so naturally. One of the best parts? The turnaround time. He sent us a sneak peek of the photos just a few hours after the shoot -- and they already looked amazing! By the next day, he sent over all the unedited photos so we could choose our favorites. The final edits came back in just a week, and you could tell he put a lot of time and effort into each image. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely kind photographer, I highly recommend Eric. He captured our special day beautifully and made the whole process easy and enjoyable!

Had a wonderful time with my bestie & Eric the photographer & his videographer Gio. Love the…read moreexperience & would do it again. They both were amazing, helpful w poses, easy going, didn't feel rushed.... Palace of fine art was beautiful