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!

Amy Plumb of Amelia Plumb Photography is a creative genius. I have had the pleasure of working with…read moreAmy for two incredible photoshoots (one for The Ark newspaper's article on my business, one for general headshot purposes) and both experiences blew me away. Amy makes you feel comfortable with her kindness, thoughtfulness and consideration - all while capturing stunning photos capable of transforming your business. Many people photograph, but very few have Amy's true talent and knack for capturing the essence of her subjects. I am truly grateful to know Amy and look forward to working with her on many more occasions for my business (Made to Measure Communications) and for any/all other photography needs. Cheers, Amy!

Amy does a fantastic job photographing anything from houses for sale, people or pets, or creating…read moreart from her photos of nature or interesting scenes of local places in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. She is very intuitive and talented in many ways and would always choose her to do any project or personal photos. She is so easy to work with and has great ideas to help make the photographs better than imagined they could be. A+ and 10 stars! Jane A.

Alina was absolutely splendid!! As a bride, I felt incredibly calm and taken care of. Her voice was…read moresoothing, she gave direction without push, and she captured everything I wanted and even the things I never thought of. She gave all direction of movement, yet the pictures came out so authentically us. I have no idea how she did it. It was her first time shooting at our venue, and we didn't have a wedding coordinator. So she had to both mark out all the couple-only shots and manage time for our friend and family pics within 90min (the reservation cap for our venue). She did this all while making us happy and comfortable. Book her immediately, you'll be glad you did! Attaching some of the pics I currently have just a day out from the wedding, but more pics to come!

Alina took my fiancé and my proposal pictures and she was incredible! Throughout the shoot she was…read morewarm, fun and made us feel extremely comfortable and excited. Post shoot- the pictures were amazing - Alina is extremely talented and got amazing shots, as well as taking the time to take any that posed we specifically wanted or adjust based any preferences we had on the edits. Highly recommend her!

I have worked with Hilary on a personal level (maternity photoshoot) and a professional level…read more(headshots and lifestyle shots for work) and have been continuously impressed with her work! She made me feel comfortable and confident behind the camera, has a friendly and easygoing demeanor, and I have some of my favorite photos thanks to her. If you are considering booking Hilary, look no further!

We've had annual family photo sessions with Hilary for the past five years (and even two sessions…read morein one year!), and she has been phenomenal every single time. She's wonderful with our kids--whether it was a newborn, a fussy toddler, or now more cooperative school-aged kids, she's been able to capture beautiful moments through every stage. One year my younger daughter was especially shy and grumpy about photos, but you'd never know it from the gorgeous images Hilary delivered. She's also great with pets and even got our dog to "smile" at the camera for a few shots this year! We included my parents in a session one year, and Hilary handled the larger family group seamlessly. She also has a great eye for locations, whether it's a tried-and-true spot or somewhere new, and she always makes the most of the setting. On top of that, her pricing is very reasonable, especially since you get to keep all the images from your session, and she's always prompt with delivery. Hilary makes family photos stress-free and fun, and the results are consistently stunning--we look forward to working with her every year.

Andi photographed my wedding as well and I was super satisfied with the whole experience. She sat…read moredown with us on more than one occasion to review the shots that we really wanted to get and has spent several hours helping us plan out album. She has a very laid back attitude when she is working an event, but at the same time is very proactive about reminding you about milestones in case you forget in the planning phase. She came with us on our venue walk through to plan where to do the portrait shots and we were able to really maximize our short time at the venue. She gets along great with other vendors and one thing that was extremely important to me, she stays out of the guests way. I hate going to weddings where all you can see during the ceremony is the photographer, and this definitely isn't the case with Andi. And did I mention that she takes great shots? She took some wonderful candid shots of family members that are normally extremely camera shy, which I will treasure forever. She does excellent work in color and black and white, for reasonable prices and gives you digital negatives to everything. Of all of my vendors who helped on my wedding, Andi was the best!

Trusting someone to capture one of the most important days in a person's life is never an easy…read moredecision. My wife and I were looking for someone with a photojournalistic approach and who could capture the emotion and details of the day. We first came across Andi's work on her website and immediately loved her style. Unlike other photographers we considered, Andi's work was consistent and we loved her entire wedding portfolios and not just a few great pics from many different weddings. Not only did we love Andi's work, but we also loved Andi's easy going personality and responsiveness. Since we were planning our Napa wedding from NYC, we appreciated her initiative in visiting our site prior to the wedding and even had ideas already for ceremony, family and couple pictures! Andi has a great eye and was successful in capturing intimate and beautiful moments. On our one year anniversary we returned to the site of our wedding to relive a bit of the dream but nothing provides us with the same emotional satisfaction as watching Andi's slide show. Thank you Andi for making our wedding more beautiful than we could have imagined.

Tim is as personable as he is talented, and that's saying a lot in both directions. You will not be…read moredisappointed in the product he provides nor will you ever find his presence detracting or distracting. Whether you need a photographer or videographer, you can not go wrong with Tim Williams. On a more personal note, it was also reassuring that he could so effortlessly handle a herculean weekend of two wedding ceremonies of different cultures and document them both exquisitely. His eye for detail, collaboration with our photographer, and ability to meld into the celebratory fabric resulted in a superb experience and keepsake. Also, it's worth mentioning that Tim can film and light different skin tones beautifully. Bonus: my wife and I now listen constantly to the song he chose for our wedding video soundtrack. I cannot recommend Tim enough. We never doubted our choice for a second.

Tim is an awesomely creative photographer & dude. He was the first person I thought of to shoot our…read moreMay wedding & the whole process was seriously incredible. Tim is super easy and fun to work with, I think that is what sets his aesthetic apart from other wedding photographers. Not only does he have a focused eye for beautiful photography, but his funny nature puts everyone at ease & makes the process what it should be...fun! Many of our guests commented on how great the photographer was, and the stellar job he did eliciting some good laughs from the guests & bridal party. Some of the shots we saw were hands down beautiful, he was able to capture the beauty of our day without being too 'in your face' or lurking around everywhere you looked. I seriously couldn't believe it was us in some of his pictures, they were amazingly stunning. After working with Tim, I definitely wouldn't consider any other photographer for special occasion moments & would highly recommend him to other brides seeking photography/videography. Thank you Tim for making our day what it was, beyond perfect!!

We had a fun experience with Megan. She was cheerful and very knowledgeable of how we should pose…read more My in laws had never taken professional photos and had no idea what to expect. However, Megan made them feel very comfortable. Hubby and I also loosened up and just enjoyed the experience. Thanks for fitting my family in

My husband and I had never taken professional photos together, and we usually like to make goofy…read morefaces in photos, so to say we were out of our comfort zone going into our shoots - was an understatement. However, Christina sees through your nerves and gives you all the pointers you need to make your photos look effortlessly gorgeous. She is so hilarious and a blast to work with. She knows how to loosen you up and make you feel comfortable, sexy, and glamorous. We were a COVID couple and throughout the entire planning process, Christina was helpful, patient and understanding. When it came to our wedding day, we were fighting COVID, smoke in the air and loss of time for shooting due to the bride being late - shocker! Thankfully Christina did not skip a beat, and went into hyper speed. She is assertive, and makes quick but smart decisions, which is exactly what you need when you're losing light and trying to wrangle 15+ tipsy people. When we got our photos back, they absolutely took our breath away and we couldn't wait to share them with all our family and friends. She has an incredible eye, years of talent, and it all shows in the beautiful images she produces. If you are thinking of hiring Christina, stop thinking - and do it. It will be the the best decision you'll make while wedding planning.

I reached out to John for some help updating my default professional headshot, and really enjoyed…read morethe comprehensive experience he provided me. We went to 4 different outdoor spots around his studio with distinct backdrops, and for each one we iterated on poses and expressions, and he even picked up on some of my facial idiosyncracies in the process. We then went back into his studio and essentially conducted a realtime review session - viewing all the recently captured shots, flagging ones we liked, and ultimately discussing them until we settled on 2 winners. He then applied some minor edits within Lightroom and within 40 minutes from my initial arrival, I had 2 really sharp headshots which will serve me well for the next 5-7 years. John is incredibly personable and also immediately put me at ease. It is easy to feel stiff or self-concious during something like this, and he made it feel like a real partnership. Highly recommend him and his services. Plus the guy is just fun to chat with.

Excellent photos and quick service! Our cat passed away and we went crazy creating images of all…read morethe lives. He didn't lead and they came out really great.

We want to Thank Gary for helping to make our October 2016 Wedding a success !!…read more The pictures turned out great and we are now proudly displaying them in our home... Thanks Again Gary for your great photos !! Laurence & Luiza

Steven was excellent to work with and our photos came out amazing! He was communicative throughout…read morethe process and helped me set up the perfect shot for my proposal. His prices are reasonable and I would highly recommend you reach out to him!

Steven was great working with our one-year-old in a family photo shoot, and the photos and edits…read moreturned out wonderfully! Highly recommend working with him, we will again.