Sarah is the bee's knees. Seriously, I love her. She photographed my maternity session back in…read moreJanuary 2015 and then my son's newborn session in March 2015. She's wonderful. She's so laid back and easy to work with and her eye for light is impeccable. I can't recommend her enough! We will continue to use Sarah for years to come because I trust her. As a photographer it's challenging to find people that you know and trust to capture your life/family, but with Sarah, I never have any doubts. I'd give her a million stars if I could.

As good as it gets is right!…read more Sarah is amazing. I am so so so so happy I chose her to be my wedding photographer. I explained to her the style I liked (darker, crisper, grainer images) and she captured it perfectly. She wrote down everything in her cute little notepad and was super attentive. She was easy to get in contact with, very go-with-the-flow which I LOVE, and made everyone at the wedding feel at ease. We had our dog at the wedding and she let us take some pictures with him (so dorky I know but that's us) so that's extra points in my book! We received a few preview pictures shortly after the wedding and of course we were in LOVE. I couldn't stop staring. When we received the full online album, it was everything we wanted and more. She broke it down into categories and captured everything from the decor (which I was so excited for because as a bride getting ready you don't get to see all the decorations set up and all the hard work put in until after the ceremony), getting ready in the hotel, speeches, cocktail hour, one on one portraits, etc. She was so great to work with. She's obviously great for weddings but would be great for just about anything I'm sure (maternity, engagement photos, family photos, DOG photos!!, etc).

Audrey is such an amazingly professional and talented photographer! She's wonderful to work with!…read moreI've fully enjoyed collaborating with her on several photo shoots and projects. Her eye for capturing the moment is incredible! The finished product is always super exciting to see. She's my favorite photographer to work with because she sees beauty in everything, it truly reflects in her art.

Audrey is such a passionate photographer and person, and you can feel it and see it while working…read morewith her. Great attitude always, makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and capture some magical shots.

I tell everyone about working with Leigh Ann by first telling them about her intake form. It's an…read moreincredibly detailed form that asks about what you're worried about, what your children's personalities are like, and the question that hit home most for me: what about this point in time do you want to capture? It got me thinking about the special relationship I'm developing with my twins, particularly since this was our first photoshoot just the three of us post-divorce. The fact that Leigh Ann asks such thoughtful questions made me know she gets it. These are more than just family photos. They're telling a story, capturing memories and feelings from this time in our lives. Not only did Leigh Ann capture that relationship -- in all its silliness, love, and intimacy -- in incredibly breath-taking photos, she made the entire experience so worth all the stress, time, and money. Family photoshoots are stressful and exhausting. As a single mom, I can handle the kids on my own no problem, but photoshoots are a certain type of kryptonite. I think because I actually have to pay attention to myself too and try to look presentable? For some reason I felt really nervous about the photoshoot, like I wouldn't be able to handle it, that the kids wouldn't smile or cooperate, or they'd want me to carry them both while I was lugging bags full of props and outfit changes at the beach. By the time we met up with Leigh Ann, both kids had fallen asleep in the car and I fretted that we were able to have two of the crankiest toddlers on the windiest day of the year. It was going to be a nightmare. Nope -- Leigh Ann was so great with my kids, she immediately won them over, and won me over because she had a wagon that we could put all our stuff in (and promised the kids they could ride in the wagon on the way back)! Honestly I was so exhausted by the time we got to the actual photoshoot, I don't remember much of it. It felt like I was on autopilot. But the entire time, I knew I could trust Leigh Ann. I knew she'd capture amazing photos, so I let go of all the pressure and expectations, and just watched her interact with my girls. She knew what to say to get them to smile, to run up to me with glee, and she was SO SO SO patient. She also has an amazing eye and got really creative, beautiful photos of us with the sunset. I could go on and on, but it all boils down to Leigh Ann being SO amazing. When I got the photos back, I knew I had to buy them all. There was no way to narrow it down to just 30. I'm so glad I got the chance to work with her, and I can't wait to work with her again next year.

This photo shoot was long overdue, 9 years overdue to be exact. We were so blessed to have found…read moreLeigh Ann!!! What an amazing experience!! I am so happy with our family photos!! I couldn't believe how easy and comfortable she made us all feel. It was just like walking in the park with a family member we haven't seen in years. Leigh Ann knew how to use her camera to capture the best in all 7 of us, our dog included! The session was all of 2 hours and she gave us memories that will last a lifetime! All the photos are so beautiful! We loved them all! I know the pricing may originally look overwhelming. It made my jaw drop at first glance. But when you finally receive your final edited photos....YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Her talent in capturing just the perfect moments was amazing! I bought every single one of our photos. I couldn't pick 15 or 30 prints. At this point, price was not an obstacle for me. I needed ALL of the photos! They created a special moment for all of us to share. Thank you Leigh Ann for sharing your talents with the Diaz family! We appreciate you capturing this moment in time for us. Beautiful memories made that day! We are so grateful!

Our family traveled from Wisconsin to California to be part of my brother and his beautiful wife's…read morewedding in 2022. It was so beautiful and such an intimate wedding. Myself, my husband, and our 9 month old son were all in the wedding party. As you can imagine, I was so excited to be able to see all the pictures that were taken. After all, it's not like we were able to take pictures during the ceremony or during all those special moments. People even say it's rude to take pictures during weddings, that's why you pay sooo much money for a photographer, right?! Well, after returning home, we learned the heartbreaking news that Amanda did not back up any of the photos on her computer after deleting them from her camera, her computer crashed, and you can guess what happened....ALL of the photos were GONE!! Who doesn't back up their work?! These are irreplaceable moments. This is so inexcusable and downright terrible business practices. But you want to know the cherry on the top of it all?! She refuses to give my brother and his wife their money back!!! She even had the gall to tell them that she'd only give them their money back if they would take down their review!!! We've bitten our tongues for a long enough. Save your money and do not trust this irresponsible photographer with your most precious moments. I understand things happen, but she has not handled this in any sort of professional way. This is honestly the most absurd thing that I have ever heard of and your actions for not backing up your work and how you've handled everything since have been egregious!!! They have been more than patient for the last two years, trying to recover photos and figure out a way to get this rectified and have not received anywhere close to an acceptable resolution. You would get zero stars if I was allowed. And I will post this all over again if I have to. Do not trust Amanda Marie Photography!!

100000/5 stars if I could!…read more From the moment I met Amanda I knew our photoshoot was going to be amazing. I came from a past of not the greatest photographers which made me loose my spark in getting photos done to cherish special moments / people... but then Amanda knocked me off my feet with her special talent. She is fun to work with and so kind, professional, and a sweetheart. I will definitely be booking more sessions with her! She will Not disappoint you. Her talent goes above and beyond with every LITTLE detail ( which is SO important in photography). Thank you Amanda for giving us the gallery of our dreams!

I found Maya last year on a random local spreadsheet that had local, female-owned business owners…read morebased in Novato/Marin. After looking at her website and seeing her beautiful work I scheduled a family photoshoot for our annual Christmas card. We have used a few other photographers over the last decade and I'll be using Maya moving forward because... Her work is amazing and she's extremely fast - no long photoshoots that leave the family in a bad mood! The rates are very reasonable for the number of beautiful, retouched images you receive. The turnaround time is amazing - in the past we've had to wait a month or longer, Maya is speedy and sends images within a two weeks. She is very kind with our daughter, Lucy and knows how to get kids comfortable and in their element so the photos never come out cheesy or awkward. I would highly recommend hiring Maya for any photography needs and feel grateful to have found her to capture my special family!

Maya G Photography not only rhymes she is an amazing photographer. Maya has an incredible eye and…read moreis able to get the moments you want in a photo session that others don't get. Don't think "formulaic stock shots" with her. She has an ability to make everyone feel comfortable and truly be themselves. She has done family work with us and is able to get all of us looking good in one place and smiling. That is a feat. I truly wish I had known her so she would have shot my wedding, that was many years ago though. I've seen her work via her website and social media and she does all sorts of life memories for people. I also know she is a huge supporter of the local schools which is a generous thing to do. From the first phone call or email about a session with Maya you will be taken care of. She is very caring and will make you feel at ease. Total professional, prices are great and she is a local businesswoman. These are all important. Give her a call, you won't be disappointed.

I have had two photo sessions with Jazmine and they were both absolutely amazing! She makes it a…read morepoint to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable, she really takes into consideration the look and feel that you're going for. She was also open to helping direct the shoot, as well as giving you creative freedom too. The space is gorgeous & there are different props and backdrops which give you many options. If you're looking for a dope photographer with an amazing personality, Velvet Photos is the place & Jazmine is your girl!!!

Jazmine of Velvett Photos reached out to us to offer her services for our Graduation Showcase, and…read morewe are so glad she did. Our regular photographer had to cancel last minute, so Jazmine's timing felt nothing short of divine, and so is her work! The photos from our special event are absolutely amazing. She managed to capture every joyful moment, every bit of excitement, and the beautiful energy in the room. The way she framed her shots, the angles, the expressions, the small in-between moments, all brought us right back to that day. Looking through the gallery feels like reliving the event all over again. On top of her talent, Jazmine was a joy to work with. She's super down-to-earth, incredibly easy to communicate with, and professional from beginning to end. She set clear expectations, offered us a variety of options, and ultimately gave us her very best work. That kind of dedication shows, not only in the photos but in the entire experience of working with her. We are so happy she reached out. It would be an honor to become regular clients, and we cannot recommend her enough. Velvett Photos is truly a gem!

We had such a delightful experience with Cass. She was so wonderful to communicate with before,…read morediscussing our vision for the photos and what we wanted them to feel like. She gave us great considerations on what to wear and where to go and how to achieve the style we wanted. We wanted our photos to feel more documentary and less posed, and she nailed it. Of course, we felt awkward in front of the camera with our kid for the first time...and kind of threw together our outfits because, well, newborn life. When we got to our location and met Cass, she made us feel like we were hanging out with a new friend and just exploring around like we normally do... there just happened to be a camera with us! So much so, we left thinking it was too easy and we should've "tried harder" to get some good ones! But when she delivered **SO MANY PHOTOS** a week or so later, I was in awe! There wasn't just a few winners, there were dozens of incredible photos! I can't even pick favorites yet... I've been looking at them nonstop, realizing I should probably just print all 85 of my favorites. No joke. :) Cass was able to effortlessly capture such magic in our new family -- the lighting, the details, everything revealed this beauty of our family that I don't even see myself. You could tell how much she loves doing what she does, and sees the magic in the little in-between moments. Which is such a gift to us when we don't pay enough attention to these moments ourselves. We can't wait to work with her again.

Cass is so talented and is able to be at an event and capture intimate, heartfelt moments without…read moreher presence disturbing the event in any way. I felt profound gratitude and awe with the photos Cass took at my 1 year old's birthday. She is a gem among family photographers, and we have had several. I am so grateful she shared her gift with our family and I encourage anyone who wants priceless moments captured to contact her for your next event or photo shoot.

Simone was our wedding photographer at San Francisco City Hall. We absolutely adored sharing our…read moreday with her and ultimately how our photos turned out. Leading up to our wedding day she was very communicative and laid out a clear plan of when we would meet at City Hall, as well as where we would take our photos around the city. She was open to our ideas and flexible in building the optimal photo shoot for the time we had. On the day of the wedding everything went smoothly. Simone was great with us as well as our friends and family, corralling us and ensuring that she captured emotional and authentic moments. On a side note, because she is so familiar with city hall she was able to give us tips of what to request for our ceremony and get the most out of our time in the government building. We had so much fun on our shoot around the city with Simone! Other reviewers have mentioned it, but her general demeanor and laughter is contagious and she kept our energy levels up with her good energy. She made us feel so special and comfortable which led to beautiful, emotional photos. Simone delivered the photos in a timely manner and gave full access to download our photos on our hard drive. We are still enjoying the process of reviewing our photos for an album because there are so many photos to choose from and remembering our special day. To sum up, we whole-heartedly recommend Simone as THE photographer to capture your special life events.

This review is 1+year overdue, Simone is INCREDIBLE!! She photographed our wedding and engagement…read morephotos. She is not only incredibly talented, organized, and punctual, she brought such joy to our experience that our family and friends still talk about how amazing she was to work with!! I found her online when venue searching, I kept finding venue photos that were just stunning and it tuned out the photos were taken by her! We reached out and she was incredibly responsive, her portfolio is amazing, and so so easy to work with. Her timeline was on point, she took charge of getting people where they needed to be, and the photos are stunning. Truly could not recommend her more!!!