Thank you Fern for an amazing experience and plenty of happy memories. Not only did our family photos turn out incredibly beautifully, the photo shoot was also a great bonding time for my family :) It was my family's first time ever doing a family portrait, so we were unsure about certain details like the location and outfits. Thankfully, Fern was tremendously accommodating to my family's opinions, and with her help we were able to pick a great spot and well-coordinated outfits. During the photo shoot, Fern's friendliness and sense of humor made the process all the more enjoyable. She suggested many different and fun poses, and we all laughed together over some of our funnier candid shots. She let us take the direction as well, switching up combinations of family members and letting us take multiple shots to get the perfect one. After the photo shoot, Fern frequently contacted us about the status of our photos, and we received the pictures in a timely manner. And gosh we LOVED how our pictures came out!! I couldn't get over how natural we looked in the photos, as if we weren't even posing at all. All our emotions came through genuinely, and nothing looked forced or contrived in any way. I hope that we can see Fern again for another occasion. As you can guess, I'm extremely happy with my experience with Fern. Now my family has so many wonderful pictures to look back on this lovely day! read more

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DO NOT USE FERN. Fern cheated my family out of several photos. She's very unprofessional and will not return any emails once she has your money. We hired her to do a 4 family photo shoot and when she sent the gallery she had 6-8 shots each of the other 3 families but only provided 2 shots of my family. She would not return any of my emails asking where the other shots of my family were. During the shoot she just stood there pressing the shutter while we did all the work of gathering the family and kids and positioning/posing ourselves. Because we couldn't see what she saw through the camera we didn't know there was awkward spacing in the group shot or that our parents weren't in the center of the shot and she didn't bother letting us know. We were really unhappy with the washed out results. She's on the expensive side and even more so when she cheats you out of several photos. read more

My loving boyfriend surprised our families with a photo session with Fern while on vacation. She is the first photographer who's made me feel comfortable in front of a camera, and her sweet nature made the whole experience pleasant. She kept us smiling the whole time, and the result was a gallery of lovely memories we can now look back on for years to come. Thank you, Fern! read more

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DON'T USE FERN AS YOUR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER! We don't want anyone's wedding memories to be ruined, so read carefully. Fern, despite what she'll tell you, is actually a very inexperienced wedding photographer. I'll go into more detail below, but in summary, she: 1) Either FORGOT TO TAKE STANDARD SHOTS or only took one or two (low quality, unusable, and blurry shots) of things like the ring (yes, can you believe it?), dress details, first look (she completely forgot), the entire cocktail reception (how is this possible?? Her assistant - JEFFREY KUO - took maybe 5 poor quality photos of the back of people's heads, zero photos of the reception..seriously what was he doing the ENTIRE TIME?) 2) VERY LOW QUALITY PHOTOS - more like point & shoot camera shots. As if not getting important and basic wedding shots was bad enough, the photos she did take were largely unusable (i.e. blurry, super unflattering, overexposed using flash). Don't GET TRICKED. 3) COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE. You would expect that wedding photographers would be super responsive given the high cost and importance of your event. NOT FERN. She takes an average of 2-4 weeks to respond to each email, and in a few months, she just won't return calls or emails. We haven't been able to talk to her for ~3 months already because she's unreachable. I have a feeling that for any dissatisfied customers, she disappears. 4) DOES NOT DELIVER PROMISED PHOTOS DESPITE TAKING YOUR MONEY. Yes, it's been 8 months since our wedding and we never got the photos she promised. We paid $3,100 for 10 hours of photography. She was on the cheaper end of wedding photogs; lesson learned is that you get what you paid for. I would have paid double that to have a reliable photographer now. We still have not ended 8 month ordeal since our wedding in Oct. 2012. You do not want to work with an amateur photographer who will turn cold on you if you show dissatisfaction. The photos were so bad and delivered almost half a year late, that we had hire another photographer to redo our photos (but we can never recapture the actual wedding). We NEVER got teaser photos like other prof photogs we used. We didn't see any photos until nearly half a year later. Summer 2012 We first met Fern the summer before our wedding. She was responsive when we were prospective customers. She said that she delivers her photos 6-8 weeks (PER HER CONTRACT) after the wedding. Also, we made a list of shots that we wanted to make sure that she didn't miss, which she said were standard. Wedding Day (Oct 2012) Our concerns grew through the day. The concerns revolved around her being very indecisive in what type of poses and shots she wanted. It really seemed like she had little or no experience. Midway through the day, we went to our videographer and told him to take charge because it was clear that Fern had no clue what she was doing. Our videographer had 10x more pose ideas than her...that's plain said. Non-Delivery of photos (Dec 2012) Given that Fern quoted that it would take 6-8 weeks (PER HER CONTRACT) to deliver the completed photos, we were concerned when two months passed. So we contacted her on Dec 30. Guess what? She took over a week to reply. You know why? Because she went traveling to Asia and basically DID NOT communicate that 1) she was traveling long-term and 2) that our photos were going to be very late. This is so UNPROFESSIONAL. The Nightmare (Jan 2013 - Now, Summer 2013) Our suspicions were correct. We kept sending emails and she would take 2-3 weeks to reply. We ultimately received photos, and they were the worst photos ever, full of shiny faces and overexposed shots. My wife cried. And we are comparing to our guests who took photos with their point-and-shoot cameras. The photos showed several things: 1) Complete lack of skill (the base photography shots were terrible) 2) MANY MISSED photos (even though we specifically made a list for her, which she said were standard) 3) Complete lack of skill in post-editing 4) Complete disregard of the customer's anguish We requested re-edits because they were so bad (and she knew it too). She finally gets back into the country in February and quotes 'am much better equipped to help you'. Well, what the hell were you doing for the last four months? I can't imagine how many other clients she has harmed. The wait process was painful. We've tried calling her, but guess what? Her voicemail box is always full. How are we (or other clients) supposed to reach her? We re-wrote a contract and she had a small partial refund given our frustration. No Ending? And you know what's makes it even worse? She just completely stopped responding and we find a DVD in our mail. To our dismay, she didn't even fulfill the contract that she re-wrote as it is missing photos she promised. I know she probably won't respond and we probably will just have to cut our losses. ABSOLUTELY DO NOT HIRE FERN FOR ANYTHING. read more

I first found out about Fern Lee Photography when I was browsing blogs and came across her photos. I immediately loved the style -- clean, fresh, and bright. Fern excels at photographing children, nature, and all the little elements you'd want to see in pictures. After taking engagement and wedding photos with her, I've learned that she'll pose you but really capture the moment right after when you're laughing or looking at your significant other. Fern was great and actually gave us additional time for both the engagement and wedding sessions when she didn't have to. (One extra hour for the engagement and two hours for the wedding.) I was really appreciative of the extra wedding photos that were taking on a different day because my husband got an eye infection the day before our wedding. No need to remember the pus.....although we do have some photos of that for our viewing pleasure too. In regards to communication, she responded pretty quickly. She usually responded within a couple days if not that week. Example? I actually emailed her the night before our engagement session just in case she was up to ask her opinion on which outfits would be good. She responded in 5 minutes at midnight! (She also stays up late editing, too!) Time frame for pictures: - We took engagement photos early December before she left for Asia and got them back in February. - Wedding photos were taking late March, with an additional 2 hours in April. We got them back mid June. I didn't have any problem with this time frame and think 2-3 months is reasonable. I love our photos. Thanks Fern! read more

The last time I had a professional family portrait was when my children were pretty young. When it's time for my older son to go off to college, I wanted him to take at least a good family picture with him. So I went to Fern Lee for help after seeing her work at a friend's house. Though my boy is away in college, the void in my heart is easily soothed when I look at the photos that Fern took for my family. The pictures are so natural and 'powerful' that I almost feel like my older son is right here at home with me! To me, a good photographer must not only be able to capture the moment, but the soul of each individual in the same picture. It's so easy to take a family portrait when the kids were little because they are so innocent and hence it's easy to capture their beauty, but with teenagers it's a whole new story. Fern is so friendly and personal that she made us feel so relax, and she is able to shoot at the right moment when all of us are at our best. We took our pictures in our own humble backyard, yet, the pictures turned out to be so great and vibrant as if we lived in a park! She is so talented and her eye to detail is amazing! Now my older son carries one of the family portraits in his wallet, and that makes mommy very happy! Thanks, Fern! read more

What a great experience. Fern made me feel very comfortable positioning me in various poses. She stopped periodically to show me some of the photos to make sure that I liked what she was doing. The result, digital pictures for my online use, were fantastic and just what I was hoping for. I plan to ask Fern to take some family pictures for me. read more

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I have shot alongside Fern in the past, and she is a pleasure to work with. The quality of her work is outstanding. She is young, and in her artistic view, she can communicate her vision very clearly and beautifully as well. As a photographer myself, I really think that Fern's work is top notch. I have reviewed much of her work in the past, and I have no doubt that she will keep shooting photos that will take your breath away. Her work ethics is among the best I've seen, she is passionate about what she does, and it really shows in her work. Dont take my word for it, go to her website and check her work. She has an eye for weddings. Her work is very consistent across the board, and if you like what you see, that is exactly what you will get. Fern delivers constant results in a professional and courteous manner. I would definitely shoot with her again if the opportunity presented itself. It is often said that we see the world as we see ourselves. Believe me when I say that I want to see the world as Fern sees it, especially for a wedding. Do not hesitate to work with her. I am just looking for another chance at it. I recommend her work all the way. read more

We hired Fern for our wedding and the pictures turned out great. Fern was friendly, personable, and her style of photography really captured the beauty of our wedding day. The pictures were promptly delivered via a wedding website and a cd, and we were provided preview pictures through Facebook. We loved the pictures, and so did our families. Our wedding ran late due to unforeseen delays. Fern and her staff were accommodating and patient with us throughout the process (can't say the same for the venue director, haha). I'd recommend Fern without hesitation if you're looking for a wedding photographer. My eyes give Fern Lee Photography...5 Stars! read more

I had Fern photograph three events, my wedding ceremony (~100 people), my mehndi (~100 people) and my reception (~550 people). All 3 events were at different locations in the Bay Area and were a blend of Bangladeshi and Nigerian traditions. Fern was wonderful to work with, for all events. With all the stress of wedding planning (especially with multiple events, and when you are planning from the other side of the country!), Fern made things so much easier. She was always very professional, quick to respond to emails or texts. She was very open in asking what I was looking for and to working with my budget. In particular, at all 3 events, I was impressed by her professionalism. If you have ever been to a Desi wedding, then you know how pushy guests can be go take photos with the bride and groom. But Fern was extremely patient with these guests, and did not get upset when they would block her to take their own cell phone photos or repeatedly made requests for her to take photos. I think I got more annoyed with them than she did! haha Even though my wedding ceremony was her first time photographing a Muslim wedding, she was extremely respectful of our traditions and customs, and made sure beforehand that she knew what to expect. And finally, the final photos are breathtaking. I only have my full album from the wedding ceremony so far, but I already know that the photos from the other events will be amazing as well. Fern was everything I was looking for in a wedding photographer and more. I can't recommend her enough! read more

ABSOLUTELY FIVE STARS! I've known Fern over 10+years. The moment we reconnected, I knew I had to have her photograph my annual head shot. PROFESSIONALISM It was a tiring 5 hour shoot. Don't get me wrong, I had a GREAT Time. Fern was so flexible with the location(s) and the poses I wanted to do. She laughed with me and advised me how to pose. She helped me w/ poses that flattered me which made me feel so comfortable. Although this wasn't a wedding photo shoot, I can only imagine how she makes the lucky couple feel so comfortable, as we aren't every day models. TIMING My favorite and Best Headshots EVER. I've competed in pageantry for over 10 years. I've worked with photographers who charges thousands just for head shots. By far, I love my photos with Fern. She emailed me them within the week. I was so impressed with her timing. PRICING People (and the negative ones below) say you pay for what you get. Well I say, YOU KNEW how much you're paying and seen her work before you hired her. Yes, you can't re-do your wedding photos, but all the negativity shouldn't portray who Fern is. In my opinion, she's a professional, earned her Photography merits and is worth every penny. COMPLIMENTS I've gotten so many compliments from friends, they love the new head shot and looking forward to their Big Day w/ Fern. Overall, read her blog. Interview her. Fern is a busy girl that gets the job done. She wears her work on her sleeve and will spend hours to make sure your work is perfect. I've worked w/ her once and cannot wait to work w/ her soon again for my annual photo shoot. Engaged Couples and Singles: If you want quality, magazine worthy photos, HIRE FERN. She's the Real Deal. I wish you all the Best! Cheers! read more

We found Fern through mutual photography friends for our family shoot and she was great! It was the first time taking photos w/ our 1.5 yr old and we were a little anxious since she is not known to stay still for very long. To our dismay, our baby did not want to pose nor stay still but Fern remained patient and never showed annoyance and even spent time to play with her and encourage her. We really thought that it may have been a waste of a day since there was no way Fern would of got any good shots but to our surprise we found that she did indeed get some amazing photos! We were relieved and impressed that she was able to capture some great moments despite the struggles we went through. Furthermore, the quality of the packaging and CD case were exceptional and she was very quick in processing and delivering the photos. Thanks Fern! read more

My wife and I had Fern as our photographer for our wedding last year, and we couldn't have been happier! Fern is an extremely talented photographer. We get so many compliments on our photos and we proudly tell our friends the work was done by Fern Lee Photography. Not only does Fern have amazing talent, but she is also extremely professional. She made the process of taking both the engagement photos and our wedding photos really fun. She really has a way of making you feel comfortable during the shoots to get the perfect results. All of our photos turned out amazing, and I would highly recommend Fern to anyone! read more

Great under pressure. Fern helped me on a special assignment in LA where I proposed to my girlfriend at the time. We worked together on devising a plan where I would pop the question at the Urban Light art installation. The whole process went very smoothly and Fern's excitement added to the already exciting occasion. Getting "the shot" was no easy task but her experience has proven that she nailed it and we're thrilled to have amazing photos as cherished keepsakes. I mean, you literally only get one shot for the proposal. Oh and she said "yes!" Phew. My now fiance and I are extremely delighted with the photos and Fern. We highly recommend her the next time you need a photographer. read more

Long time coming and well overdue review. I used Fern for our 25th wedding anniversary back in May, 2016. Her professionalism and photos exceeded my expectations. It was like she was on roller skates the entire afternoon and into the evening. You wouldn't see her and then all of a sudden there she was whenever there was a "moment" to catch. Fern was very easy to work with and followed through on everything. Photos from our anniversary party flow all over our house and my kids (4), wife, and friends social media. We'll use Fern again when the kids start getting engaged. Can't imagine a better end product or value out there. Great job Fern! read more

We cannot recommend Fern Lee Photography enough. After getting engaged, my husband and I were on the search for a wedding photographer. Having known Fern personally for years, we were also very impressed with her photography skills. We worked with Fern for our engagement and wedding pictures. Fern was incredibly accommodating and made us feel totally comfortable!! We had some very specific ideas of what we wanted for our engagement shoot which involved a sunrise photo shoot and trekking all over San Francisco. Fern followed us around with a smile and made some great suggestions. At the last minute, we changed the flow of our wedding day and Fern was willing to meet us early for some extra pictures :) Her pictures are beautiful, she's a pleasure to work with and we could not have asked for a better partner on our wedding day to make us feel great. We barely noticed she was there when we were in the middle of the fun and she knew exactly which shots to get. Fern is extremely reliable and responsive with any questions. We would highly recommend Fern to anyone else and will definitely be using her again for future special occasions!!! read more

Absolutely amazing! I'm speechless. So impressed with Fern Lee's vision and passion for photography. I highly recommend Fern Lee Photography. Fern You Rock!!! -Richard read more

Fern has been doing the food photography for my cupcake shop and I absolutely love her work. I haven't found anyone to match her eye for detail. On top of that she is very affordable. I once had to hire another photographer because Fern was out of the country and I got half the quality for twice the price. I will use her for my wedding when it's time! read more

This review isn't based on the photographer's work but rather the lack of professionalism. Scheduled a session for a portrait. One hour prior to the session, I received a call that she cannot make it. I understand that things happen and was ok with that. However, she offered to call me back to reschedule when she got better. Never heard back from her. Luckily, I was able to book with Tony Froude who did an excellent job. read more

Finding the right photographer for any event is stressful, but finding the right one for a wedding is just exasperating! At least that's what i've heard. Fern made it so simple to work with. My wife (at the time fiance) and I met with Fern shortly we after we got engaged. We went in with the mindset that we were going to have to interview all these people just like we had to do with our venue, caterer, coordinator, and other vendors that you must book for a wedding. Not with Fern, it was easy, and my wife loved her! She even said "I don't think we have to look anymore, what's the next steps?" which was music to my ears!!! She was quick to answer questions and even had recommendations for others things we had questions about like a photo booth. The day of the wedding Fern came early to take pictures of the venue so we could relive the whole day which was helpful since weddings are over before you know it. She never got in the way, was very respectful of our time and what we had to do for the day. Other than the scheduled times of HAVING to take pictures of the wedding party, I honestly almost forgot she was there because she was doing such a great job of taking pictures of the genuine moments and not forcing them. BOOK ASAP! Thanks for being apart of our wedding fern! read more

This review is so long overdue! My husband and I got married in May 2018. We hired Fern to be our wedding photographer almost 2 years in advance. I found and followed Fern on instagram for awhile because I fell in love with how bright and lovely all her pictures were. I reached out immediately once I got engaged. She is such a sweet and amazing person. She made booking and discussing ideas so seamless and easy. My husband and I are both very awkward when it comes to taking pictures, but Fern had the patience and made it fun for the both of us during our engagement photoshoot and wedding. During the wedding, Fern and Will arrived on time and immediately got to work. It was one hectic and crazy day, but they both were so flexible through it all. Fern even helped keep me smiling and calm when I started to get the nerves. They were literally everywhere that day. Each moment that I thought "I hope Fern catches this", she was already at it! The wedding album truly came out amazing and I still look through them til this day. Fern did amazing, I can't say it enough, capturing all the feels, moments, and atmosphere of the day. After the wedding, I was always anxious for the photos, but Fern took it upon herself to keep me updated with the progress of the photos. She was helpful in making some edits to a few for me upon request. I will definitely refer Fern to all my friends and anyone who is looking for a photographer. So stop here and book her! You will be happy you did. She's that great! Thanks Fern! :) read more

I found Fern Lee Photography browsing the Yelp. After looking at the pictures we saw on her website, my fiance and I decided to use her for our engagement and wedding shoots. She beat out our other photographers because we love the way she capture the warmth and the natural beauty of her subjects. When we had our engagement pictures taken, it rained. But Fern was able to make us feel comfortable and relax. She was able to take some sweet photos of us even though we were rained on. She was also accommodating in getting our engagement pictures back to us in time for us to add it to our "Save the Date" cards. We are looking forward to working with her again in our wedding shoots. Hopefully this time it doesn't rain. We'll let you know how that turns out. Thanks again Fern! Fern did it AGAIN! She emailed our wedding pictures so promptly. We had our ceremony on 9/24 and she got us the pictures to view today 10/24. One whole month :) Thanks FERN! The pictures were beautiful! She was also able to capture are funny moments when we were just goofing off as we waited to be married. I love the picture of my husband's friend proposing to him. That was hilarious! Thanks for the snapshot! Like I said again, her being able to capture the warmth and natural beauty of her subjects were fantastic. I'm so happy I chose Fern to capture the moments that we will remember forever. I promise you will never go wrong working with Fern. Just let her do her thing! :) read more

I was looking for a photographer for our city hall ceremony, and found Fern on one of my friends facebook. I decided to do some research by looking at some of her work on her site. I fell in love with her work. I love everything about her style . I knew right away i wanted her to be out photographer . Fern is the sweetest person ever. she is very patient ( we had a 4yr old that wanted to be in every shot) and knows exactly how to capture the perfect moment. Her pricing is very reasonable . As promised, our pictures were delivered on a CD with a beautiful customized CD case within 8 weeks . I've already recommended Fern to a lot of my friends who are getting married and would definitely use her again for future events. read more

Fern is amazing! So good that I decided to resurrect my Yelp account and write my first review -- because she deserves it. A customer wants 1) timeliness (show up on time, don't cancel the appointment, quick turnaround of the product); 2) friendly attitude (not everyone knows how to pose, okay?); and 3) a good value on their investment (money matters). Fern exceeded all 3 -- she was so accommodating with my unaccommodating 6-day-a-week work schedule; made my parents' (very) reluctant first family photo shoot enjoyable enough that they said they'd be willing to do it again next year; and gave us beautiful photos to treasure for a lifetime on the timeline she promised. Her photos are light and bright and warm -- just the way I love them. I hope you'll have us back next year, Fern! We'll work on our modeling poses in the meantime. read more

I was so excited to work with Fern for a group photo shoot. Her photos are beautiful and she has such a great point of view. She was very professional. We received our edited photos within the week! She completely accommodated our rush and so many shoots were great! Which is difficult to do with any group photos. She was so easy to work with. Multiple shoots were taken to weed out blinks, or other small imperfections. I can't wait to use her again for an upcoming family photo shoot! I RECOMMEND FERN PHOTOGRAPHY! Thank you Fern x1000 for all the beautiful photos! read more

Fern is an incredible talent!! She has an amazing point of view! But probably her best quality is her warm and caring personality. She has a great way of making you feel very comfortable in front of the camera. So happy about the photos she did for us! Priceless treasures! Thank you Fern! Can't wait to have to shoot us again. I will definitely recommend your services to all my friends and family. read more

My husband and I got married in June 2017 and hired Fern as our photographer. Her editing style was just what we were looking for, pretty, romantic and timeless! Fern was so professional, friendly and easy to work with from the beginning. After finalizing the package, she actually informed me that she had a conflict on our wedding date but offered another photographer in her place and she would still perform all the editing. Offering an immediate solution before panic started to kick in lol. Me being a paranoid bride, I asked her to edit some of the photos from the other photographer just to make sure it would be what we wanted. Fern accommodated all my requests and multiple questions to alleviate my concerns and I booked her without hesitation. On the day of our wedding, both primary photographer and secondary showed up on time and were so organized especially when it came to family photos and moving things along when it came to the Chinese tradition of toasting each table. The day went by without any hiccups and we even got a few short breaks because they were so efficient! We first got a preview of the wedding which consisted of a summary of our day and it was so exciting to relive it only a month after. Then she proceeded to send me photos in batches because we had so many since it was a 14 hr day! She definitely over delivered in the quality and quantity of photos. We had agreed on 600-700 final edited photos but I actually received 1000+ and we loved every one of them! We loved how we were kept updated on each and every step of the way without having to follow up very much at all. We also ordered a wedding photo book from her and it was also beautiful! When we received the final USB, some gorgeous 5x7 prints, and a personal thank you note for choosing her to document our day, we were so thankful that we found her. Fern's work is amazing and it won't disappoint!! We were happy and sad to hear that she's relocating to Maui but if we ever have a chance for another photo shoot there, we wouldn't hesitate to book her again! read more

Fern Lee Photography does incredible work! Fern photographed an engagement session for us a few weeks before our wedding as well as the wedding itself. We absolutely could not be happier with the photos that we have from both of the sessions- they are just so lovely. We really enjoyed having her as our photographer (emphasis on REALLY). Throughout the entire process, all of our interactions with Fern were incredibly professional and warm. She was flexible with us when we had to reschedule our engagement photo shoot as life and crummy weather got in the way (anyone remember all the rain we had in June of 2011?? ugh or how crazy graduating and wedding planning can get?). She responded quickly to our emails and kept us up to date and excited while she edited our photos from both photo shoots. I loved how easy it was to work with her and in all honestly, working with Fern was one of the most stress free parts of wedding planning. On the wedding day itself, she was on time and did a great job taking pictures of the venue, our friends and family, and my husband and I. I love, love, love the photos that she gave us! Looking back at them now (almost one year later), I still really love them. The photos are bright and warm and the colors are just beautiful. Fern captured some really precious moments and every time I look at the photos I go back to my favorite moments from our wedding. I would highly recommend Fern Lee Photography to anyone looking for a wedding, engagement, or family photographer. We would gladly work with her again. read more

Fern did our family photo shoot, and it was the first time we had taken family photos in almost a decade, and first time ever doing family pictures that weren't in a Sears or something. The photos turned out pretty good, and there were some really cute ones especially of my parents (which my dad loved), and my brother (who usually is really fussy with pictures, but ended up having fun with this experience). We have the pictures hung up in our home and people always compliment them when they visit. Fern was adorable and understanding, and didn't seem the least bit annoyed with us even though we had to come about 20-30 minutes later than planned. I'm really glad we got to do this photoshoot with her. read more

Fern is an extremely talented photographer. We used her for our wedding at Scott's in walnut creek and I just LOVE my photos. She had so many great, beautiful ideas which turned into wonderful pictures. Also, she is just a joy to work with and was so quick to respond to emails, which is awesome for a stressed out bride-to-be. I would definitely recommend Fern, and I plan on using her again for a maternity shoot when the time comes! read more

Like I had written before, I am writing an update based on Fern's work for my wedding. The wedding, as expected, was a whirlwind and I have to admit I couldn't remember everything that was going on. A few days later, I panicked and wondered if I had put enough time in for photos of my new husband and me. When I got the photos back, I saw that Fern was able to capture so many important moments, from the posed to the candid ones. I had nothing to worry about because of her eye to detail and ability to shoot quickly so the moment didn't pass. Also, Fern was so so flexible and helpful during the day. For one thing, my dog was not allowed at the tea garden where the ceremony was so I knew that I had to have photos with him afterwards. We chose a park a few miles away near the reception restaurant and Fern was great at accommodating this; also, she got some wonderful photos of us with our doggy. :) I am so pleased with all the photos and the experience as a whole. read more

Fern took family photos for us and we were quite pleased. She gave suggestions for locations and arrived on time. She was even able to get our kids smiling. The pictures turned out great and the turn around time was just a few weeks. Thanks Fern! read more

Fern came to our home to photograph my husband, my 6-month old and me. It was a fun and special experience. Fern was super sweet with the baby, and was patient through all the normal baby shenanigans. She captured some wonderful moments of our little guy laughing, and some absolutely stunning shots of his cute little baby feet in the light. I really enjoy looking back on the photos and remembering what a fun, low stress session it was. And she was very reasonably priced, too. I looked around and Fern gave the most bang for the buck, and the photos came out beautifully. read more

Fern suggested a lovely place for our family photos. She is wonderful to work with. We had fun. Then she produced incredible pictures! We will treasure these pictures for the rest of our lives. I am so very thankful for Fern and the photos she took. read more

Fern is a fantastic photographer and knows exactly what she is doing. She was recommended to me by my hair and make up artist I had chosen for my wedding. My now-husband and I flew up from Australia to have a San Francisco City Hall ceremony just last month. Since we weren't locals, we knew that we wanted photos with the Golden gate bridge in the background but didn't know where the best location was for the photos to be taken from. Fern was extremely helpful offering various locations for this for us to choose from and knew other locations for the other images we wanted. She always knew where to take the photos from to capture the best light for our photographs. Just check out all her facebook/website photos and you'll see that she has great skill in capturing not only weddings but also family shots, engagement sessions and children. I absolutely love her style and she takes gorgeous photos. We have yet to receive our edited photos however from the single photo I have seen on her facebook page of our wedding, I have complete faith that all the photos will turn out beautifully, thanks to her. She is VERY reasonably priced and I don't see how I could have chosen a more professional yet down-to-earth photographer. read more