Having a baby has completely changed my perspective and given me a new appreciation for photography and the amazing skills some photographers have. Getting even a good iPhone picture can be difficult! That said, after being a little disappointed with my daughter's six-month photo shoot results, I went in search of a new photographer for her nine-month/family session. Luckily for us, we found Tony. He impressed me from the beginning with his responsiveness and the instant willingness to do an outside photo shoot in December. Tony has an amazing eye for detail and carefully explained how he wanted to set up the various shots. He has a way of making you feel at ease and like you're not posing. My husband enjoys photography as a hobby, and Tony was generous with his tips and tricks. The results were amazing! He was able to capture her little personality beautifully. The pictures really are pieces of art-his skill just shines through. His way of capturing the light and the colors is pretty incredible. We were both happy and thankful to have found such a great photographer who happens to also be a really nice person. Looking forward to working with him in the future. read more

From our very first contact with Tony about our newborn photoshoot my husband and I were so impressed by his professionalism. He answered all our calls, emails and questions promptly throughout the whole process, from booking to receiving our final photos! During our session we discovered how very warm and clearly passionate he is about what he does. We would even go so far as to call him the "baby whisperer". We were so impressed with how gentle and patient he was in handling our 14 day old newborn girl and his ability to swaddle and calm her so adeptly. We were so grateful to have the professional detailed handout on what to expect during the session and how to prepare. It just made it so much easier for us to know how the morning would go and what we could do to make it as pleasant of an experience for our baby and ourselves. On the morning of the shoot he was exactly on time. For us new parents trying to balance preparing with everything from nursing, eating breakfast, getting ready, and twelve other things, it was so appreciated that he was neither early nor late, the timing was just perfect. Tony is nothing if not prepared, he came with his bag of goodies and brought a good variety of baskets, outfits, wraps, backdrops, and even professional lighting equipment for our shoot so that we would receive a variety of unique photos and poses. He even brought a custom travel themed backdrop and setup after we had mentioned how much how much we love to travel! He was very flexible and patient during our shoot and even extended the session since we lost some extra time due to changing, feeding and general fussiness from our newborn. The final images we received are gorgeous! You can see a few of our favorites here, but there are so many beautiful ones... it's hard to pick faves! Tony's pricing, the shoot experience, the photographer, the final images and overall experience is just what we were looking for! We are definitely going to be using him for our future family photography needs. read more

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Tony Froude has an eye for beauty. My fiance and I are beyond thrilled with our engagement photographs. Our engagement session in SF was super fun. We traveled around the city and discovered new sights we haven't visited yet, even though we live here. Tony knows lots of unique spots and vantage points that you often don't get with other SF engagement photographers. He is apparently a well-traveled adventurer and knows how to position himself or the subject to create a shot that is unforgettable. Tony is also funny and immediately puts you at ease. Engagement shoots can be daunting, especially for non-photogenic and shy people such as my fiance. He was able to get my fiance to open up and cooperate, and I think he actually enjoyed the process! It was all worth it once we received our photos (in a timely fashion). We were blown away!!! Our friends and family remarked, "jaw-dropping." I am very pleased with Tony's work. I have recommended him to family and friends. read more

Froude Photography - We absolutely LOVE this photo. Thanks Tony! - Session Photography Near Me

If you look on yelp and on Tony's website all his photos are amazing. I was really surprised how much less his newborn photo were in comparison to others who offer same service, but did not have the same quality. He failed multiple time keeping phone appointments with us to discuss details - with no explanation and no follow up. As a result of his lack luster communication we decided to take our business elsewhere which is unfortunate as we really did like his style. Perhaps newborn photography is a side business to him? read more

I hired Tony from Froude Photography to do a video of my listing in Fremont. It was a home listed just under 2 Million. It was my first time doing a video where I was in it presenting the house. I was camera shy and very nervous. Tony made it very easy since he was so patient throughout the recording session. He did several retakes because I messed up so many times. He did not make me feel rushed and told me to take my time. I will always use Tony's services for any photography or videos for my Real Estate listings. read more

We had my boyfriend's headshot done for his LinkedIn page and LOVED the results. Tony was super fast and efficient.. the appointment was only 30 minutes. He was also really easy to work with. Definitely recommend him! read more

Froude Photography - Headshot for LinkedIn. Loved the results! - Session Photography Near Me

I recently launched my business' Indiegogo Campaign and Tony helped me film my pitch. We did quite a few takes on the first go around, which I ended up not liking because of my scripted appearance. So we did another round of takes. Tony was so patient and professional throughout the whole process. He offered very creative suggestions and did an awesome job editing. I will definitely use him again for my future projects and recommend him to friends and family. Thanks a mil, Tony!! Jackie Corwin CEO/Founder at PauseNow read more

Tony photographed my surprise proposal and then the subsequent hour! I never get nice photos done, and so I was so happy to receive all the advice on how to stand, where to put my hands, how to hold my head, where to look. I find that stuff so necessary so I don't look bad! He came up with the spot on the fly because my fiancee's intended location was closed, so kudos Tony! Then he did a great job taking advantage of certain spots with good lighting and it just seemed like he really understood the craft :) I'm very happy with the experience as well as the preview photos he sent right away! Thanks Tony!!! read more

Wow! Just amazing! Tony recently photographed my daughter's Junior Prom photos and the results were magical! He's got a great eye and is a true artist. I've rarely been moved by photographs but once I opened his album, it was hard not to get emotional. You can tell that he loves what he does. He showed up to the venue 30 minutes early to scout out the best places for our pictures. A true professional. Would highly recommend. read more

Tony is a master at incorporating nature and architecture in his work. I loved how he playfully used the graffiti as a back drop during our Ocean Beach photo shoot. His portrait session made me look beautiful and captured my emotions. He was so easy to work with to arrange the shoot and he was open to my ideas as well. Thank you Tony and I look forward to working with you again! read more

We hired Tony as our wedding photographer for our April wedding. He is a true professional and really goes above and beyond to make the process as easy as possible from the beginning. He is very responsive and super prompt in answering emails or calls. I cannot say enough amazing things about Tony. He is so talented and definitely one of the best wedding photographers in the Bay Area! He has such an artistic eye and made our golf-course wedding venue look like it was out of a fairytale! On the day of, he was really organized and good about making sure things were running on schedule and kept a comfortable distance so we never felt like we had a camera in our faces all day! He worked well with coordinating with the other vendors which allowed us to be able to slow down and just enjoy our day! He is such a super fun and easy going person and will easily make you smile or laugh... and he will take that opportunity to catch those special little candid moments! We were so surprised to see the final images and find those great photos we weren't expecting to see! In the end, not only do my husband and I have the most beautiful photos of our wedding but the day could not have run any smoother. Thank you Tony for a absolutely wonderful wedding photography experience! The custom album he created for us is stunning so now we have those photos to remind us of our special day for years to come. If you're looking for a wedding photographer, you will NOT be disappointed with Froude Photography! We definitely look forward to calling Tony for our future family photos and would highly recommend him for anyone in need of a terrific wedding photographer! read more

Tony did our maternity shoot and more recently our 2nd baby's photo shoot. He captured both so well and is masterful at capturing the perfect shot with our not so still babies. Thank you so much Tony! read more

I love working with Tony! I should have written a review after our first shoot but it slipped my mind so I absolutely have to write one now! Last week I had Tony shoot my senior graduation photos and I absolutely adore ALL of them! He has really captured the art of photography with a personal touch. He makes you feel at ease during the session, he has a great eye and the ability to capture the absolute best version of yourself. The shots were very creative and original and best of all, they turned out so natural, no awkward poses or smiles! Last month I did a family session with him along with my sister, bro-in law and nephew who just turned one and those photos turned out absolutely fantastic as well! Tony knew of a park in Walnut Creek and we all met up there to do the shoot. Those pictures were absolutely amazing and he gives you the link to the final pictures in no time. His prices are incredibly reasonable, the hardest decision you'll have to make will be which pictures you want to print! He offers gift certificates which would make amazing presents for friends and family. Can't wait for a good excuse to book another session with Tony! If you're looking for a photographer for any event, Tony is your guy!!! read more

We used Tony to photograph our daughter's junior prom photos - in a word, Tony's work is amazing. On top of the beautiful photos he took of our girl, he also made it fun for her and her date. Teenagers are not always the most agreeable people to work with, if you know what I mean. She was smiling and having a great time throughout. If I could give Froude Photography more stars, I definitely would. 10 out of 10, would highly recommend! I am going to hire him for senior photos next fall for sure. read more

This review is overdue, but now that my home has sold I have time to reflect on the people who helped me with the sale. First and foremost on top of the list to thank is Tony Froude. The amazing pictures that Tony took of my house were instrumental in generating the kind of interest that sells a house in two days and that is exactly what happened. I also have a wonderful keepsake of the beautiful photos of a home I had lived for 20 years. Tony has an extraordinarily keen eye for the perfect shots and is committed to the success of the project...very organized and hard working. He even made special trips to the house to get the best shots in the best lighting possible. I highly recommend Tony for your real estate needs and any other occasion. He was so great to work with and I couldn't be happier! read more

This review is long overdue. I had Tony come to my workshop during the fall of last year to do a photoshoot to highlight some of my reclaimed wood work for an upcoming advertising campaign. Prior to the shoot, he was very prompt in responding to emails and calls and made sure to answer any and all questions I had in detail. On the day of the shoot to say he was well prepared is an understatement, he brought quite a collection of lighting equipment, lenses, stands and flashes to make sure he could do the job perfectly. He is very detail oriented and worked closely with me to make sure to capture the images in the way that I wanted to help showcase my work. He has quite an artistic eye and I was pleased to find that the final photos were so much better than anything I could have imagined or asked for. The photos really highlight the high quality of my reclaimed wood furniture designs. After I received the final images, the hardest part was deciding which ones to use-- they were all so good! If you want someone who will work with you to really help you grow your business, Tony is your man! read more

If you are looking for a talented real estate photographer who will take dynamic photos to highlight your home's features while also staying true to the essence of the house you have to work with Tony! Tony just recently took photos of our house due to us putting it on the market and we were very impressed by the final pictures which capture the house well. He used minimum Photoshop which we appreciated. He was a pleasure to work with and we appreciated him speaking to us about his approach for the photos. Even after we got the photos he was willing to add some shots and make an edit. Would highly recommend Tony, he does excellent work and his photos will definitely add significant value to the marketing of your home. read more

We needed a family photographer to shoot our son's first birthday party. After spending time planning this elaborate event we wanted someone who could capture the whole event from start to finish including all the fine details and special touches. After hearing some good things from friends and loving the photos in his website, we reached out to Tony. He was quick to respond and his prices were very reasonable. He answered all of our questions and was totally open to our suggestions for the actual birthday party. On the day of, he came fully prepared with lighting and backdrops. The photo shoot itself was great, all of the guests commented on how friendly Tony was and how comfortable it was to have him around. He was very patient with our one year old son who doesn't like large crowds. Tony captured the perfect shots despite our son's mood which alternated from shy to sleepy. Tony was ready anytime that rare smile on our baby boy's face came out. Tony was truly dedicated to getting fantastic shots and super excited the entire time. WE LOVE the final product and his turnaround time was more than QUICK - we have waited months before to get photos back from the photographer so this was very important. We can't wait to use Froude Photography again for our next family shoot! read more

Tony really knocked it out of the park with our family shoot! I am so happy to have found an amazing family photographer for us. From the start I knew I'd like him- he was professional and friendly in his emails, responding quickly to any questions I had. The location he suggested was absolutely perfect for a combination of some portraits and playful shots. He was so fun to work with and has quite the eye for getting the perfect shot. He and his wife make an awesome team! The final photos turned out so much more amazing than anything we could have asked for (especially since it was nap time for my son, but I couldn't tell by the pictures)!! I am so excited to share them with friends and family. I've already gotten so many compliments. I can not wait to have him do another session for us when our son turns 3! read more

Tony Froude shot our family photo's just recently and did a great job! One of our 3 children is high functioning autistic and he handled him so well. He allowed 2 hours but had completely finished in just one hour. My autistic son liked him so much that he wanted and got a picture with Tony. The photo's turned out better than any previous family photo's. He is also more than reasonable with his prices. I would highly recommend. read more

I had the pleasure of working with Tony at a wedding in Pleasant Hill. He was very professional and he captured shots most photographers wouldn't think about. He also stayed all through the dancing and took great dancing photos, another thing most photographers don't do. I highly recommend Tony. He's also a great guy to work with. read more

We first started following Tony's beautiful nature and travel photos online and were thrilled when we found out he also did more personalized shoots. We used him to take photos of our family and our pets. He was extremely patient and accommodating and had a way of capturing the dynamics of us perfectly! His pricing is great, the editing process was quick and painless and the results were better than we could have hoped for! I would highly recommend Tony for any photo shoot or event, large or small, and I'll certainly be working with him again in the future! read more

If you are looking for a talented, personable and truly professional photographer, Tony is your guy! I was looking for a photographer to help me with a good professional headshot to use for my business and website.  Tony was quick to respond and amazing to work with.  He was extremely patient throughout the entire process and gave not only his own advice and ideas but also listened to mine.  From the first time we met I could tell that he was passionate and cared about making the shoot as positive and successful as possible.  He was extremely professional and came to my home with a full lighting and backdrop setup. He tried several different poses and lighting options to make sure to get the perfect shot!  I personally hate having photos taken but Tony made me feel so comfortable and was telling jokes to keep me smiling in all the pictures.  He made me feel relaxed and natural and was able to capture the perfect shot.  I love my headshots and can't wait to share them on my website and business cards.   He was super efficient in getting the professionally edited images back to me as well, much sooner than I expected.  I would highly recommend Tony for any of your photography needs. I hope to use him again for an upcoming birthday party! read more