We had the absolute best experience with our wedding photographer! From the very beginning, she…read morebrought such a warm, positive energy that instantly put us at ease. On a day that can feel a little overwhelming, she somehow managed to keep everything fun, relaxed, and running smoothly. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also has an amazing eye for capturing those genuine, candid moments that make the day so special. She didn't just take photos--she told the story of our wedding in the most beautiful, authentic way. Looking through our pictures feels like reliving the entire day all over again. She was also so easy to work with--responsive, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure everything turned out exactly how we hoped. Our family and friends even commented on how great she was to be around! If you're looking for someone who is professional, creative, and brings the best energy to your big day, I truly cannot recommend her enough. We're so grateful we chose her!

We feel so incredibly lucky to have had Amanda Wei as our wedding photographer. Our wedding was…read morethrown together in just two weeks, and somehow everything aligned so that my first-choice photographer was available. The moment I met Amanda, it was a complete no-brainer. I just knew she was the one. Because our timeline came together so quickly, we didn't have a ton of structure going into the day--but whether she realized it or not, Amanda gave us that structure. From our initial meeting to sitting down with us again the week of the wedding to connect as a couple and walk through the timeline, she was intentional and thoughtful. I loved that she wanted to truly get a feel for us--our love story, our hopes, our dreams--not just the logistics of the day. It made everything feel so personal. On the wedding day, she was kind, personable, and carried such a light, calming spirit. She was incredibly efficient, and we felt like we made the absolute most of our time with her. She gave clear direction while still making us feel natural and comfortable, making sure we looked and felt our best. Even our friend who officiated (and has been to countless weddings) said she was hands down the best wedding photographer he's ever seen. Amanda took advantage of every photo opportunity possible, maximizing the city landscape in such a beautiful way. She even handled intense wind like a total pro! And the sneak peek she sent us afterward? Absolutely stunning. We were blown away. If you're looking for someone talented, organized, warm, and deeply invested in telling your story well, Amanda is it. We couldn't be more grateful.

Kirsten was a complete joy to work with! I felt so comfortable during our headshot and lifestyle…read moresession. Her professionalism and enthusiam kept the session so light and fun. I was BLOWN AWAY by the photos- they were some of the best picture I have ever been in. Kirsten really captured who I am :) She even retouches the photos- in such an elegant way! I hope to work with Kirsten again in the near future!

I was dreading the need for new headshots, but Kirsten made the process painless, and got some…read moregreat photos (radically better than the last professional headshots I got with a different photography studio). I would recommend her very highly!

I had such a great experience shooting modeling digitals with Mike. This was my first time doing…read moreprofessional digitals, and he created such a calm, supportive, and encouraging environment from start to finish. He gave clear direction while still allowing me to feel natural and confident in front of the camera. The turnaround time was incredibly fast, and the photos were exactly what agencies look for -- clean, natural, and high-quality. He also went above and beyond by sharing reputable agency recommendations in the Bay Area, which I really appreciated as someone stepping more seriously into modeling. If you're looking for professional, straightforward digitals in the Bay Area, I highly recommend Mike McGee Photography. I'm so grateful for the experience!

I wanted to commemorate a milestone moment with a nice set of photos to remember. I had never done…read morea photoshoot like this and was very nervous going into it, but Mike made it a great experience from the moment I arrived. He was very receptive and collaborative when I showed the reference photos I liked. He made shooting easy with clear direction and positive energy, even when I was a bit unsure myself. The final results went beyond my expectations. He took great photos and made them look even better with some light editing. I had a great experience all around and highly recommend Mike to anyone looking to do a photoshoot.

We cannot recommend Constance enough! After our original photographer did a complete no call, no…read moreshow for our newborn son's photo shoot, we were stressed, disappointed, and worried we'd miss those precious early moments. She truly came to the rescue. Not only did she respond quickly, but she was able to fit us into her schedule within just a few days. From the moment she arrived, she was professional, calm, and incredibly patient with our newborn. She handled our son with such care and made the entire experience feel relaxed and enjoyable during what can be a very overwhelming time for new parents. The photos turned out absolutely stunning -- more beautiful than we could have imagined. She captured the sweetest little details and moments that we will treasure forever. Her talent, kindness, and willingness to step in last-minute meant so much to our family. If you're looking for someone reliable, compassionate, and exceptionally talented, look no further. We are beyond grateful for her and would book her again in a heartbeat!

Constance approached me in Rockridge when I was super pregnant at the end of October - she shared…read moreher business card, and I checked out her website. Really liking her style of photography, we scheduled a newborn photo session with Constance at the end of November with our two week old son. Constance was incredibly responsive and professional. Not only that, she is a baby photo whisperer - she had a bunch of helpful suggestions to help our time together go smoothly. She brought a whole bag of adorable outfits and props, and she was happy to let us choose some of our own outfits, too. For this session we decided to stay home and take photos around our house and yard, and they turned out beautifully. We are so pleased with these special keepsakes! Constance also made it easy to review the raw photo collection after the shoot, choose the ones we wanted, and deliver the final files all online. She also offers large size prints! In the future I'd love to do an on-location shoot with our son in the redwoods of Oakland. I already have ideas :) Thank you, Constance!

Mirthica was fantastic, not only for her beautiful work but her empathy and patience. I reached out…read moreto her a few days before labor day weekend explaining the situation with our dog who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The doctor had told us that he had a few weeks to live. Being a COVID-2020 bride, we had rescheduled our wedding 3x, the last 2x in hopes of Chewie making the wedding. Needless to say, I was in shambles and when I reached out to Mirthica, I half expected her to tell me it was too last minute. Fortunately, she not only listened to our story with empathy and sharing her own story, she also made the whole process super easy and fun. She was communicative the entire time up until the shoot. She had given me her advice on the outfits that both Chewie and I were picking out. She worked with me to change the times (since it was the heatwave and there's no way we coulda survived taken pics in the afternoon). During the shoot, she taught us how to pose, was gentle with Chewie, was very patient, was super fun/easy to get along with, and did everything in her power to get us the best pics (we broke a few rules here and there lol). After the shoot, she sent me a couple of sneak peeks which was so nice! I just got my pics back this afternoon and we are literally gushing over them with our families. Her pictures were beautifully edited (in the bright california haze style that we love) and it's exactly what we wanted (which is that our baby Chewie is the star!)

Absolutely loved her! She is funny, bright, professional, caring, and a great person to be around…read more She provides really reasonable rates and edits so many photos for you! Her artistic ability is super unique. I am not a photogenic person and am super uncomfortable in front of the camera, but she did an amazing job by making me feel comfortable and capturing my true smile! I am so happy with my photos!

These people are OUT OF THEIR MINDS. They did my kid's class photos and they want to charge $60 for…read moreA SINGLE digital photograph. Wtf? They don't even bring a backdrop or anything. I'm going to complain like h*ll to the school so these (see you next tuesdays) don't get hired again.

My kids school has been using Roots & Shoots for the past few years. I really want to like them…read morebut feel that the prices compared to quality is just not there. Customer service and communication needs major improvement. For example, they will send out an email to order pictures and give an email address to contact with any questions. When I contacted the email address for "Nikki" an automatic response comes back saying she is no longer in that role and to contact someone else. I also found the staff not to be very friendly with parents or the kids. Biggest issue is the cost, for example a sitting fee of $30. When we arrived the photographer and assistant were disorganized and flailing. I actually stood there and helped them by telling which student went next and calling the student over. Neither of the people acknowledged or thanked me or the other parents for the help. In fact, not even any eye contact. Weeks later I get an email to order the picture. There is a password to log on to a site to buy the photos. Logging on I'm able to select my child and also every other student in the grade including seeing their personal family and individual pictures. The pictures are good and I dont' want to waste the $30 sitting fee so I select a picture that they took and order it. Cost comes to $20 for on 4x6 (a grand total of $50 for one student headshot. I decide to order a photo of my child with two teachers (they did this photo for all students - no sitting fee). I add the picture to the cart only to find out that it needs to be cropped to fit a standard picture size. I rotate the picture and see that the teachers arms are going to be cropped off. The picture looks ridiciulous cropped as though a child took it. I did not order it because of the cropping. Wouldn't a photographer take a photo that is going to fit within those standard sizes? Every year I feel annoyed at picture time since the school changed to this group. Every I had high hopes for them but am consistently left disapointed.

Mahsa and her assistant were fun and a pleasure to work with. We had some special requests for…read moreengagement photos, as we were getting close to our wedding date. They both followed our spontaneous requests for the location of the photo shoot and were able to adapt to changing conditions. (We ended up going to Tilden). Though her assistant, seemed a bit aloof at times, it merely added to the playful times we had in the park. I am also quite camera shy and found that it was easy to relax in front of her subtle lens and natural lighting technique. We really loved the extraordinary photos that she made in such a beautiful environment.

Mahsa is very professional, sweet, kind, and flexible. She's a true artist in her work. She's taken…read moreour pictures twice already and both times have been a very pleasant experience. We highly recommend her and look forward to continue hiring her for our family pictures!

Over more than 4 decades I have used Marty for my professional photography needs. From trade shoe…read moreads to catalog photos to magazines ads to photographic needs for trade fair props to website photos and webmaster, Marty has always provided the highest quality professional work at an affordable price. I'm completely satisfied. Ronn of Brand X Huaraches

Marty and Beverly are the best at what they do. The are passionate and do a great job naturally! I…read morewas "wow" ed with the pictures they took for me. They really cared about my needs and took the time to get the best results. I will definitely give them more business in the future.

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!

Nile shot our wedding and we recommend him highly! He's thorough, professional, flexible and fun…read more Wrangling our guests was no joke, but Nile and his assistant had just the right touch of good humor and firm determination needed. The pictures are beautiful and we are thrilled with them. Not only that, he organized them for us.

Nile was hands down the best videographer we could have asked for. From the beginning, he made an…read moreauthentic effort to get to know my husband and I as a couple and as individuals. He is extremely organized and met with us multiple times to ensure he knew everything needed to support us on our wedding day. When the day came around, his calm demeanor was very soothing and helped us stay in the moment. He went above and beyond in every possible way and even stayed past his contracted time because we were running behind schedule and he knew we'd want footage of our first dances, which was so kind of him to do. The turnaround for our highlight reel was only a few days and was absolutely mesmerizing. The way he captured the magic of the day was truly phenomenal and beyond anything we had hoped for, and we were so happy to have an artifact delivered so soon after the wedding. We even requested additional video packages because we were so impressed with his work and how he told the story of our day! This says a lot because originally we were on the fence about hiring a videographer at all. Above all, it was really important to us that our vendors be LGBTQ-friendly, especially our photographer and videographer who would be working with our wedding party, and Nile was so inclusive and great at working with every single one of our loved ones. If you are looking for a someone you can trust to capture your day beautifully, look no further.