Karen is truly something special. We've been fortunate to work with a number of talented and…read morewonderful photographers over the years, but none have been so successful in disarming our daughters and giving them the confidence to be themselves in front of the camera. Karen definitely found her calling with photography. She puts so much behind the scenes thought and effort into her sessions, whether it's outdoors or in her studio with backdrops and props. So grateful for being introduced to Karen!

Loved working with Karen from the very first interaction online. The communication and suggestions…read moreshe gave were terrific, and very professional. She was wonderful during our session with the adults and especially the kids. She was able to make everyone feel comfortable and did a great job capturing (and coaxing ) real smiles from our grandchildren! Our pictures turned out beautifully! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a wonderful and professional photographer!

I had a great experience working with Lily. This was my first time ever getting professional…read moreheadshots done and I'm definitely not someone who is comfortable in front of a camera. Lily has a calm, easygoing way about her that made it feel much more relaxed than I expected. She guided me without over-directing, kept things moving efficiently, and somehow managed to get a bunch of shots I actually really like (which is saying something). The session itself was quick, but I never felt rushed. She gave me plenty of great options to choose from. I also got the final photos back about a week later, which was a nice, quick turnaround. Lily is warm, professional, and clearly knows exactly what she's doing. I would absolutely recommend Lily Dong Photography to anyone who needs quality photos, especially if you're a little camera-shy like me.

So glad I found Lily Dong Photography! My daughter graduated from UCSD, but we didn't get a formal…read moresolo photo in her cap and gown. When she visited me last weekends, I contacted Lily Dong, on very short notice, and thankfully she was able to accommodate us on the weekend. She took many beautiful shots for us to choose from. We got exactly the graduation portrait I wanted. Thank you for capturing this special memory. I highly recommended

Brie is an excellent photographer! She moves around and does everything she can to make sure we get…read morethe shot! I am so glad we found her to shoot our family portraits.

Brie does it again! She wrangled my cranky 4 year old and used her magic to capture this amazing…read morephoto of him and our best furry friend. Thank you Brie

Eva has taken our daughter's newborn and 6 month photos so far and we have been very happy with…read moreboth sessions. Her ability to work with babies and capture such beautiful moments made the sessions worth every penny. The environment is relaxed and she has stations ready for different props, ready to capture any moment. She helped not just the baby feel relaxed, but myself as well at times. Lol If you're looking for a professional photographer, give her a call.

Just got my pictures back from my daughter's first birthday photos - LOVE!…read moreEva was so sweet and easy to work with. Her studio was easy to find with free and close parking - a must with littles! She had a changing table and everything someone might need. The outfits she has available were so cute and hard to narrow down to just a few. My daughter had fun and it shows in the pictures. Would definitely recommend Eva Photography!

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!

We had such a great experience with Amy for our maternity shoot! We're not really "picture people"…read morebut so glad we went for it because we came away with some really special photos and memories. Amy made us feel comfortable right away, provided great clothing and location suggestions, and is such a talented photographer. We wouldn't hesistate to reach out again if we decide to get pictures taken in the future.

Sasoon did an amazing job taking pics of me and my family! It was our first time taking…read moreprofessional photos and sasoon was so great at explaining everything. He had tons of props n cute little back drops for our baby. Sasoon was awesome with the edits and listened to all of our requests. He also came COVID ready and that was so important to us since our baby was only two weeks old. Thank you sasoon, it was great working with you!

Awesome experience from start to finish with professional techniques. Highly recommend it if you're…read morelooking for a professional headshot. Would definitely come here again!

Our experience with JennyDee Photography was excellent from our initial emails all the way until we…read morereceived the final photos. Jenny and Geo (her husband and assistant photographer) are very responsive, professional, and committed to providing you all the shots you want. My husband and I hired JennyDee Photography for both our Engagement and Wedding photography and we could not be more pleased. We had multiple calls in the months leading up to the wedding to align on what we wanted, discussed the overall wedding timeline, and provided the list of shots we wanted. Their website also has example timelines for photography, which were very helpful as we planned our day and allowed us to not compress everything too much. Working with Jenny and Geo is also a great experience. They are organized, funny, kind, and encouraging -- they will help pose you as needed, but generally allow for a very genuine capture of the day. They are also very organized and will help keep things moving efficiently without being overbearing -- I could trust that they would get all the shots we needed without feeling like I needed to check in, and both posed and candid shots were phenomenal. Finally, all the photographs we received from JennyDee Photography (in less than a month!) are joy and whimsy personified. They managed to capture the color, vibrancy, and happiness of that day in the photographs -- I couldn't stop smiling the whole time I reviewed the gallery. The photography and editing style is so vibrant, genuine and fun in a sea of very muted photography nowadays-- I will lovingly look at the pictures for years to come. I could not recommend them more highly. Photo Credits: @JennyDeePhotography

We had an excellent experience with Jenny Dee Photography. Jenny and George (Jenny's husband and…read moreassistant photographer) were communicative and helpful in the months and weeks leading up to our wedding reception. Their template for our "desired and must-get" photos list was very helpful for organizing, and our phone conversations with them were great for figuring out what we wanted and hammering out logistics. On the day of the wedding, we had morning activities and an evening reception. Jenny and George were on time and enthusiastic for everything. They were flexible as our schedule shifted slightly throughout the day, and they were very active in making sure we got all the photos from our list. Now that we have the final photos, we can also say that we are thrilled with the results. Great candids, great staged photos, and we really like the editing style. Overall: would highly recommend for your wedding or event.

Laurel is phenomenal! We initially used laurel for our maternity photos and we were so blown away…read moreby her work, there was no way we weren't going to use her for our newborn photos as well. Laurel is SUCH an artist. If you're worried about disrupting your newborn to get good photos, DONT! Laurel really takes her time, she has the room so warm and cozy for your baby, soft music playing and a sound machine going. Just when I thought she couldn't be more of an artist I realized that she is also a baby whisperer. It you're hoping to capture the most beautiful photos of some of the most special moments in your life, USE LAUREL. Cannot speak highly enough. I also want to note that Laurel is SO easy to work with. She does such an amazing job to help guide the shoots, telling you where to look & how to pose. She takes all of the work out of it and makes it a truly enjoyable experience! I wish I could give her more stars. 10/10 recommend!

Laurel was phenomenal with communications and punctuality. She was understanding with a winter-ish…read moresession and accomodated a reschedule when we ended up being sick the day of the shoot. She was comfortable and charming to work with. Our family of teenagers had fun doing an urban shoot in downtown Martinez and she really has such an eye for lighting and manifesting wonderful shots in front of urban backdrops. I would highly recommend her services.

My 2-year-old refused to take photos when the photographers came out to his Montessori. Luckily…read moreSandbox offered a makeup session. The studio is close to home and is very spacious. Adi is a miracle worker. I am a photographer but was a little anxious, given my son is strong willed and already refused to do photos once. Adi explained how she does it and was very flexible and patient with my son. We took a few photos and then took a little break. My son then came back a little later and took some more photos. By now he was putting his feet where he was supposed to and listening to Adi's instructions. Not even 24 hours later my son's photos were ready and I fell in love. I couldn't have done any better than Adi did at capturing my son's true essence. We look forward to taking more photos with Sandbox in the years to come! Thank you to Adi and her amazing team!

We have used Sandbox Photographers for several family occasions and are so impressed with their…read morehigh quality service and friendly nature. Adi and Julia are phenomenal photographers and our photos always turn out gorgeous! I appreciate that they aren't over edited and feel timeless. They work wonderfully with kids and help guide you through poses while also remaining natural. I would highly recommend them and can't wait for our next photo shoot with them!