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!

Annie and David were fantastic to work with. I found them after reviewing several surprise proposal…read morephotographers based in the bay. It was easy to communicate and plan with them, and they were extremely flexible and timely. When it came time for the photos, they also offered great direction. I highly recommend them!

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.

I had the most incredible experience with Yessica for both my family portraits and my boudoir…read moresession. From the very beginning, she made everything feel effortless and comfortable. She didn't just show up with a camera -- she checked in with me, offered thoughtful ideas, and really made sure the vision came to life. What truly stands out about Yessica is how attentive and intentional she is. She guides you without making you feel posed or stiff. For my family portraits, she captured such genuine, beautiful moments -- the kind you look at and immediately feel something. And my boudoir session? Absolutely empowering. She created such a safe, confident space that allowed me to fully enjoy the experience. Her studio is stunning and welcoming, and you can tell she has poured so much care into creating that environment. I felt comfortable, celebrated, and honestly just beautiful. I highly, highly recommend Yessica . If you're thinking about booking -- do it. You won't regret it.

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.

Shame on me for not posting sooner. Tom converted 10 VHS tapes of family video, mostly from the…read moreearly 1980s, recorded by my late grandfather. I had them converted to digital format shortly after the death of my grandmother, and they've been such a gift. Tom is skilled and the price was incredibly fair for the value and quality. I have recommended him often.

I had a last-minute Mother's Day gift idea and needed a VHS to DVD conversion done quickly. Costco…read moredoesn't do it anymore, so I checked Yelp and found Tom. I contacted him and he was quick to respond. He was able to get the job done quickly and easily. Thank you so much! I can't wait to see the reaction from the receiver.

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!

Eric and Gladys are amazing!!! I first came across Candid Gem through one of their engagement…read moreraffles and wasn't sure what I was really getting into at first...but ended up finding the wedding photographers on our dreams! After our first photoshoot, we knew we wanted to hire candid gem for our wedding. Not only are they kind but they helped guide us through the wedding process, gave suggestions and were flexible when needed. They taught us how to take photos, they made us laugh and overall they made us just feel comfortable and like ourselves throughout the whole process. On the actual wedding day, Eric and Gladys were superstars! I had an extensive photo list and they worked hard to get all of the photos that were important to us. We are so happy we found them and can't wait to work with them again!

Big thank you to Eric and Gladys who did a wonderful job of working things out to provide…read morephotography services for a major family event. The communication leading up to the event was handled with such professionalism and grace. I appreciated the fact that Eric in particular took my outline of what needed to be done, but added his spin on how to make things better. Unbelievable and better than what I came up with! I would certainly advocate, promote, and recommend Eric and Gladys' business because of the quality of work they performed, the patience and grace they exhibited, and how well organized they were in getting things under control. My family and I are eternally grateful for what you have done. Thank you again Eric and Gladys! You'll always have a spot at our table if / when we need your services again for another major family event!

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 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

We are lucky to have met Heph of Love all Around photography. She is sweet, easy to work with and…read morewill surprise you with great and amazing candid shots! She captures great pictures and they all look natural, raw and sincere! We are always surprised how much great photos she was able to capture with just a mini session and everything looks so beautiful! She has been the person who has captured precious moments and memories in in our family since my maternity shoot to our annual family photoshoots! We have worked with Heph for almost 5 years now and every single time, she nails it! No photos wasted! Highly recommend to everyone who needs an amazing photographer!

Hephzibah was amazing! She did our engagement and wedding photos. The photos turned out so…read morebeautiful, like something out of a magazine! On top of that, she was so quick to send our engagement photos. We had a short engagement and she gave us plenty of time for us to use it on our wedding day. The quality and timeliness of her work is incredible. We can't wait to work with her again in the future!