There are only so many pictures a parent can take of the back of their kid's head before she…read morerealizes that it's time to call in a professional. In our case, we even have excellent photographers and fancy cameras in the family, but capturing our 1-year old as anything but a blur and getting a picture of all three of us together was next to impossible. I had been keeping tabs on Joey's work for some time and when we were ready, I went through his gallery and wrote to all the friends I recognized who he had done sessions with (he's the go-to guy in the City now, apparently!). They unanimously said that he was easy to work with, professional, and caught the shots they were looking for. So we set it up! One of things I was struck by was how easy the logistics were, such as paying the deposit online, filling out a pre-shoot survey that asked helpful questions about what we had in mind, and choosing shots for prints from our gallery on his website. Joey is also affordable and turns the photos around quickly--we were able to choose shots to frame for Christmas presents within a few days of our session. The company he gets prints through was also speedy and the quality was perfect (especially compared to the DIY photo site options I've been floundering with this past year). Most importantly, Joey's documentary style of shooting was the right fit for us. He knows the city and it's backdrops extremely well, but I liked that he recommended we stay in our neighborhood so that when we look back at the photos, we will remember this time in our lives. Plus it made our kiddo more comfortable to be in his own space, playing with his own stuff. I was nervous that it was starting to rain and we wanted some outdoor shots, but it was no problem! We have some pretty lush landscaping in our condo complex that we showed Joey and he lit up, seeing the possibilities and taking some of the best shots of the bunch. And being a father himself, he has a cool, easy-going way with kids that brings out their best. We are totally thrilled with the process and the results and will definitely use Joey again.

We hired Joey as our wedding photographer and couldn't have been happier with him or his gorgeous…read morepictures! What really sets Joey apart from other wedding photographers (besides his stunning photographs) is his level of service. Joey responds quickly to any question or concern. Even though Joey has a full roster of clients, he really goes out of his way to make you feel like you are the only wedding in the world with how much attention he gives you. He asked all the right questions to make sure he was prepared with what we wanted for our wedding day. In fact, he thought of things I would have never remembered to do or ask, and really saved a lot of mini-disasters from occurring with his insights. I could have probably hired him to be my wedding planner as well! Joey was also a calming and awesome vendor for the day of the wedding. He was very concerned with my comfort, and making sure my husband and I were taken care of. Despite the size of my wedding, and being pulled in lots of directions by my family, Joey was never flustered. He was super easy going and rolled with the punches, a necessity for any wedding. Even more amazing, our photo booth vendor cancelled at 1:00am the day of our wedding. When Joey heard about it, he created a makeshift photo booth for our guests on the spot! It was definitely not in his job description, and nobody asked him to do it, he just came up with it, and made it work. You can't beat that level of concern for your client. I also loved how stealthy Joey was. I barely noticed him running around taking photographs. But when you see his photos of those special moments, its as if he was right next to you the entire time! He managed to capture the most beautiful and intimate shots, without being in the middle of them. Even after the wedding, Joey still delivers amazing responsiveness and concern for his clients. Joey had proofs and a slide show ready in two weeks, which is incredibly fast for a photographer. When I saw the photos, I was so happy with the way they turned out. My entire family was also thrilled with them. And Joey makes ordering photos so easy and convenient with his online system. All in all, Joey is a great photographer and runs an exceptional business. His prices were very reasonable and included so many extras, like a engagement session and a beautiful photo album. One of my bridesmaids at the wedding who got married a few years ago said she wished she had found him when she was booking a photographer years ago because of how he conducted himself, how he made me feel, and how amazing his photos were. When your guests notice how great your photographer is, you know you've found someone special. His exquisite photos, amazing customer service, and all around easy going nature make him exactly the person you want to hire as you go through the wedding process. Book before some other smart bride does or he figures out how incredible he is and starts doing celebrity weddings!

My husband and I run a marketing agency. We were looking for a Marin-based photographer who could…read morebring our vision to life and make us look our very best...and that's exactly what we got with Stephanie at Creative Portraiture! Stephanie was so great to work with. At our first shooting location, we hit a few snags - but she was quick on her feet and wasted no time in getting the shots we needed. She is also very attentive to detail and has an eye for capturing the best lighting and backgrounds. Stephanie never made us feel rushed - she took the time to get the shots we asked for. In the end, we got 10 amazing photos (including headshots and duo portraits) that have already made a huge difference for our agency's brand!

We had such a wonderful experience with Stephanie! She came to my home for a family photoshoot with…read moremy daughter and 9-month-old granddaughter, and also took some professional headshots for me. From the moment she arrived, Stephanie made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed -- even the baby! The images turned out stunningly beautiful. She has such an eye for light, composition, and genuine emotion. The hardest part was narrowing down which photos to purchase because I wanted them all! I can't recommend her highly enough.

I highly recommend Alison if you are looking for a photographer! I stumbled upon Alison's instagram…read morewhile looking for a photographer and I totally fell in love with her photography style. I ended up entering in a giveaway for engagement photos and we won! My fiancé and I were so excited since we didn't think we'd be able to get pictures done due to our short timeframe before our wedding. She was able to work with our tight schedule and we couldn't be happier with the whole experience! Alison was so personable, professional, and an absolute gem! She made us feel so comfortable, she was even able to get my fiancé to smile! Lol our photo session was so smooth and the location she picked was gorgeous, it was exactly the vibe we wanted. Also, she was able to edit our pictures so fast, which is a HUGE plus and we couldn't be happier! I literally cried when I seen them! She made my dreams come to life through her photo's! We were blown away and will definitely be booking with her again!

Alison was our wedding photographer for our wedding in October 2023. Working with Alison was a…read moredelight; she was highly organized and displayed professionalism throughout. We were particularly drawn to her warm and classy photography style, which perfectly suited our vision for the day. Alison capturing candid moments and flawlessly fulfilled our specific requests. she was incredibly helpful when one of our friends lost her wedding ring during the event. Alison reviewed all the photos to help find it. We appreciate her effort and thankful to her for capturing our special moments.

Gina is incredible! We've used her for both of my daughter's bat mitzvahs and not only is she a…read moredream to work with day of, her photos are truly amazing! She's so talented at getting beautiful portraits and capturing the joy, energy and beauty of the event. I can't recommend her highly enough.

Gina did the photography for our daughter's bat mitzvah. We have a large wonderful family who…read moredon't always listen well (especially when they are together) and she did an amazing job of organizing all of us. She caught the real spirit of the different people and moments - and she did so in a way that was calm, relaxed, easy, and reassuring. I'd definitely work with her again.

We very highly recommend working with Helena and Laurent for your future events. The photographs…read morefrom our wedding are beautiful and reflect their unique artistry and style. They were a pleasure to work with, from helping us optimize the run-of-show to making everyone comfortable in front of the camera. We are so glad we worked with them, and look forward to doing so again.

Wonderful photographers, incredibly professional and responsive, and made us feel so comfortable…read moreimmediately. We worked with Laurent for both the pre-event planning and for the day-of shoot (along with a wonderful second shooter that they contracted), and we couldn't be happier with the level of service and with the quality of the photographs. They really captured not just the most important moments, but the overall feel and atmosphere of each part of the event so beautifully. We can't stop looking at them!

Olimpia is an amazing photographer. My photoshoot with her was beyond words.. simply Wow. When I…read moresee the pictures I feel like it was a beautiful fairytales. She is a god blessed photographer. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful experience of my life.

Olimpia was referred to me though a friend as I was just getting into my research for a wedding…read morephotographer. I'm so glad that we were able to sync up for our wedding. Olimpia did amazing work and was very well received by our guests! I too really love her black and whites! She captured so many awesome candid moments. She was so lovely to work with, I couldn't imagine any one else bring such joy into capturing our day. I wouldn't hesitate to refer her to anyone looking for a professional photographer! I'm going to attach some of my favorites which by the number you can see like someone else had mentioned she is generous in her product and in her pricing. Thanks so Much!!

I recently purchased several photographs from Joseph Shell. I love his work, and enjoyed being…read moreable to view his photography through his website. I was sent the photos I ordered very promptly, and was very satisfied with the transaction. If your apartment is in need of some great artwork (as mine was) I highly suggest checking out his website!

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This review is for boudoir. Just do it! I never thought I…read morecould be boudoir material, but it was something I always wanted to do. As I grow closer to my 40th birthday, I finally decided to give myself (and my husband) this gift. After years of sporadic searching, I finally found Christina and Elle Division. She is everything you want in a photographer, especially this kind of work. With her fun energy and the support of a BFF, I felt instant comfort and confidence right out of the gate. The moment she turned that camera around and showed me, ME...I knew that this was an experience I would never forget. Wow! Today I walked away from my photo viewing and I am SO. Proud.Of myself! I cannot wait to share these with my husband, who already sees what these images and Christina helped me see. I cannot be more happy and grateful to have found Elle Division. I would 100% do this again. Don't wait or sell yourself short! You will not regret it.

We had a fun experience with Megan. She was cheerful and very knowledgeable of how we should pose…read more My in laws had never taken professional photos and had no idea what to expect. However, Megan made them feel very comfortable. Hubby and I also loosened up and just enjoyed the experience. Thanks for fitting my family in

David does a pop-up at every year's Great Hauntway event in San Francisco and I've been by thrice…read moreat this point. His dedication to getting a great photo for every person and family in the long line of Halloween party goers is so admirable! David makes each individual feel welcome, and he seems to know exactly how to "unlock" people's potential then immediately capture it with his lens. I love all the photos he's taken of me, my family, and my friends. They are so vibrant and full of life. I feel so lucky that he spends the time (come rain or shine!) at the Hauntway. Thank you, David!

I felt so proud & happy when I saw our family photos. David's work exceeded my expectations. His…read moreimages truly captured us in a way that felt real and natural and full of warmth. I had been hesitant that the photos might come across as posed or forced, but instead they reflect authentic family moments. David has such an easy way with kids (and a dog), and he made ours feel completely at ease during the session. I really can't think of anything I'd change. The experience was patient, thoughtful, and more than I could have hoped for. I'd recommend David to anyone looking for genuine family photos.

I'm so happy I found Justin!!! We hired him to capture our intimate elopement ceremony and we were…read moreover the moon with him. He was responsive, easy/straightforward to work with, made us feel comfortable during the shoot and was very personable. I really appreciate his easy going personality and he made us feel comfortable during photos and gave us really good poses/pointers. I loved that he would show us little snippets during the shoot to show us how the photos were turning out as well. He was so kind, friendly, professional and all the great things you want in a photographer capturing your special moments. I believe he finalized edits and sends within 3-4 weeks and I can't wait to see. Bonus was that he sent over more than 10 sneak-peaks within 24 hours!!! This was so awesome and we were able to use right away to announce our marriage. All in all, so impressed with Justin. He's a gem and I'm looking forward to continue using him for our future shoots!!

Justin was our photographer for our engagement and wedding. He did a fantastic job for both…read moreevents. For the engagement, Justin met with my husband to scope out potential locations. My husband greatly appreciated Justin's recommendations for photo ideas. For our wedding, Justin and his second photographer were nothing short of amazing. Justin was able to use the venues spaces very creatively and effectively--I was very impressed with Justin's ability to stage us and our family and wedding party without having seen the venues before. The photos made me appreciate the venues in ways I had not thought of. Justin was able to turn around two photographers' and 10 hours worth of photos in 2 weeks. We were very impressed! Justin has a way of making people feel comfortable. That was true of my husband and me, as well as our wedding parties and families. The end result was amazing photos that we love, and our friends and family have told us look great. We are so happy we got to work with Justin and his team!