This was our second year doing a family photo shoot with Amy. Her photos are pure magic. She is…read moresomehow able to get amazing shots of two insane toddlers with no attention span whatsoever who can't seem to sit still at all during a shoot. She is able to put them at ease and draw out lots of laughs, and is so easygoing and kind. She makes the shoot experience much less stressful. It's clear that she really knows the sites she picks very well. Both times, she knew exactly when and where to stand for the best light and shadows and the most beautiful settings. She is so good at capturing truly magical shots where the light is hitting everybody's faces just perfectly-- they look like they belong in editorials in magazines. She does a really lovely mix of both posed and more candid shots. And, if it matters to you, she doesn't use AI to edit her photos. This is all her own skill. Last year, when we sent out our holiday cards using Amy's photos of our family, so many friends and family were floored by how lovely the photography was. Her work really is a cut above. I cannot recommend her enough!

We did a maternity sunset photoshoot with Amy and her work is top-tier! She sent links for styling,…read morecolor palettes and location guidance weeks before our shoot which was incredibly helpful. On the evening of our session, she made us all feel comfortable like we were hanging out with a friend. She was amazing with our 4 year old son and Shiba Inu. My son was so comfortable that he started doing his own poses and giving suggestions on how we should pose next. Amy also has an eye for all the small details that matter - where to place hands, positioning each individual, making sure clothing and hair is right, etc. I was so impressed! The turnaround time for the pics was fast and we are so happy with how they turned out. Amy is an EXPERT in capturing natural lighting. The lighting in our photos is stunning!! We would highly recommend Amy and will turn to her for our future photo sessions!

I was looking for a photographer in the Brentwood area as a graduation gift for my niece. She was…read moregraduating high school, and I wanted to make this moment extra special for her. I came across Kree's Yelp page because of how close she was, but what really stood out was her website--the caliber and vibrancy of her photos were incredible. I knew right away she'd be a perfect fit for capturing my niece, both in her cap and gown and in her super colorful prom dress (which I was confident Kree could do justice!). From the moment I reached out, Kree was super responsive and easy to communicate with. The contract was simple and straightforward, pricing was fair and the breakdown of her packages were awesome. and she helped us agree on a time and location that worked perfectly, not far from our house either, which was a huge plus. On the day of the shoot, Kree arrived right on time and immediately made my niece feel comfortable. Since it was my niece's first time being professionally photographed, I appreciated how Kree guided her with poses and gave her direction to bring out her best angles. She was friendly, patient, and made the whole experience fun. We received the edited photos about two weeks later, and they were amazing, better than I could have imagined. Kree truly captured my niece's personality and the significance of the moment. Highlights for me: super responsive communication, an easy-to-understand contract, a convenient location, her friendly demeanor, and of course, the beautiful final photos. Thanks so much Kree!!!

My family and I love Kree photography. I did my graduation photoshoot with Kree and it was the…read moresmoothest experience of my life! She's so sweet and knows exactly what to do and how to tell you how to do it. If I need more photos for anything I would come to her!

Christina is a true professional! Reliable, poised, and talented! She managed to get all the good…read moreshots without being in the slightest bit intrusive. She transitioned seamlessly from our outdoor ceremony, to family and couples shots and our indoor reception. Made it all look so good! Thank you, Christina!

amazing work for my civil ceremony! Christina is so warm and welcoming & makes the whole booking…read moreprocess easy & secure. Communication was amazing and I felt confident the whole time from booking to wedding day. day of our photographer was so amazing and stuck it through the hot city hall, made us feel so comfortable and confident in all our poses. turn over time for our pictures was quick and efficient, our photos were PERFECT and matched exactly the inspo we had discussed. Nightingale will always have my business

I have never had any sort of photoshoot experience. Sara has exceeded my expectations. She was very…read moreprompt in her responses, and was very accommodating! I was so nervous, as it was my first time really out with my newborn... Sara made the whole experience a breeze. I loved sitting back and watching her in her element. Sara received any feedback/requests we had, and executed everything perfectly. Once I received the pictures, I began to tear up. Sara captured such a memorable time in our lives, and I am so grateful!

Sara is hands down the best newborn and child photographer in the Bay Area. We have used her twice…read morewhen both my children were newborns. This last time, in May 2025 it was slightly more difficult because my toddler was also in the photos. They exceeded my expectations! She is worth every penny! Her and her assistant go above and beyond to make sure you get every shot you want! They have so many outfits, wraps, headbands and props to choose from that you don't have to worry about bringing anything for your newborn. You are in the best hands with Sara!

Our experience with Dani was so great! We are new parents and weren't aware of how far in advance…read morewe were supposed to book a newborn photographer (months in advance apparently!). We reached out to Dani when our baby girl was 12 days old and she was able to squeeze us in 4 days later! She was very flexible in the scheduling process, which we very much appreciated being brand new first time parents. She was also very professional and her studio had everything we could need! From all the props, swaddles, costumes, baby accessories ... to a changing table and extra diapers in the restroom for baby! Her photographs were also beyond what I could have expected. She even made me look refreshed despite how I was feeling at the time, having had very little sleep. Overall, would highly recommend!! We will for sure be returning for our girl's future milestone sessions! Thank you, Dani!

I definitely recommend coming to Dani for your baby photos and family photos!…read more When it came to booking these photo shoots she was very quick to respond. Prices vary on the photo shoot that you would like and all of her prices are posted right on her website. I love the transparency! So far I have done my maternity shoot, my baby's new born, and my baby's 1 year photo shoot! Dani is patient and kind which is definitely helpful when working with little one! She has plenty of wraps and baby outfits to choose from. She has her own studio in downtown Nile's but is also willing to shoot outdoors which is nice. Her style of photography is definitely what drew me to her and I wasn't let down.

Tracey Medcalfe was so great to work with! And the photos she took came out beautiful- we couldn't…read morebe happier with them. She took head shots, full body shots and group shots - and they all came out great. Her knowledge of lighting was clearly a huge help in making the photos great. And she did a wonderful job at capturing people's personalities - which is hard to do with photos. Chuck Schneider Owner CycleBar Berkeley

We hired Tracey for a family photo shoot and were very happy with the result. She is wonderful to…read morework with and turned the photos around in less than a week which was very much appreciated. I've recommended Tracey to multiple clients and have always been impressed with her work.

We highly reccomend Julia Shelepova!…read more Julia recently took our family portraits and we could not be more pleased with her style. She is so kind, accommodating and best of all, wonderful and patient with children too. She took her time with us and really got to know our family. We can't wait to use her again for future family portraits. We are so grateful.

We worked with Julia for our newborn photoshoot and loved our pictures and experience with her! Her…read morephotography style being more lifestyle/editorial, soft, and dreamy, was exactly what I was looking for. Julia was super professional, sweet, and calm which was perfect for our newborn. Booking with Julia was so easy as her availability is shown online and she's quickly responsive to all emails. After booking she provides wardrobe suggestions which was super helpful to prepare, and also had the option of letting me and baby borrow outfits for the shoot. We received our online gallery of photos 3 weeks later and then a print of them a few weeks after then. Loved the pictures she captured and would definitely recommend Julia!

I started working with Shannon during her mini sessions, which are amazing. Just the right amount…read moreof time for my very active infant. I highly recommend these. From there we moved on to an outstanding senior picture photo shoot. Shannon recommended a beautiful location in San Francisco on the beach. She tracked the weather and sunset to make sure our day had the best possible forecast. The pictures are simply amazing. Shannon was also very flexible and we mixed in a small family shoot during our beach event. So not only did we get amazing senior photos we also got stunning family ones. We will be using Shannon for all our photography needs going forward. No need to look elsewhere.

Working with Shannon was an awesome experience! Was a lot of fun having her bring her backgrounds…read moreand materials to deliver excellent photos. Could tell that she was very experienced on what poses and setups would help to capture our daughter and our family . Would highly recommend her.

I've now done three sessions with Pooja Photography, and each one has been an incredible…read moreexperience. Our 20th anniversary session in 2023 was unforgettable--it genuinely felt like getting married all over again. Pooja planned every detail with such care and intention. The entire process, from location scouting to outfit guidance, was so thorough that the shoot itself flowed naturally and resulted in some of the most beautiful photos we've ever taken. More recently, Pooja did a senior session for my son, and she made him feel completely at ease from the moment we arrived. She has a true talent for bringing out someone's authentic personality. Even our golden doodle adores her--Pooja somehow always gets the perfect shots with pets! She has also taken my professional headshots, and I've received so many compliments from colleagues. The photos capture my personality perfectly, and several people have already asked who my photographer was. Pooja is incredibly professional, warm, and meticulous. Every bit of her planning translates directly into high-quality images and a delightful experience. She has set the bar exceptionally high and is truly my first and only choice for photos. Highly recommend!

We didn't get to choose this photographer, it was through my child's after school program. The…read morephoto itself was decent, but I found the process to be pretty unusual and unprofessional. I've done a lot of professional family photos and this is hands down the highest price per image (unedited, that would have cost more apparently) I've ever paid. $40 for one image is pretty darn high. On top of it, we were required to put $20, non refundable, down because the photographer was very worried we'd remove the watermark. Watermarking is standard, I get that. Usually its a clear colored name of the business and that's it. Lol, this image is SO watermarked we were all laughing. You can barely see what the picture is that you're buying. I'm talking every color of the rainbow ginormous letters that cover the entire photo. It's not physically possible to remove this watermark, why on earth did we need to pay a deposit for this? I'm not personally one to remove watermarks anyway, but it'd be nice to be able to see the image I'm paying for.

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!