Jessie has a rare gift: she makes you feel seen before she ever picks up the camera…read more I came to Luminous Space for personal branding photography, not entirely sure how to show up or what I wanted the images to say about me. Jessie held the whole thing with such steady presence that the uncertainty dissolved quickly. She asked the right questions, created real ease in the space, and then got out of the way and let the session breathe. The editing is exceptional. The final images are honest and alive, not overproduced. They look like me on my best day, which is exactly what this kind of work requires. If you are a founder, practitioner, or creative who needs photographs that actually carry your essence, Jessie is the real thing.

Buyer beware. The shoot went fine, but the photo I got out of it was not…read more First of all, note that she only releases *one* photo to you--one raw and one edited version! This is not at all clear from the website marketing, which states: * Photos Taken: 30-50 images * Retouched Images: 1 professionally edited photo (selected on-site) Apparently you also get only 1 raw image, though this is not stated. You have to immediately go through a lengthy three-phase process to choose that photo --no consulting with friends/partners. Okay, so maybe I should have found the fine print, but it turns out "professionally edited" means "created by AI." It generated an image that looks like a 25-year-old digital avatar of me, quite different from the original photo. The website also claims that "We offer 2 rounds of free revisions," but I have not received a response a week after asking for one. So, I'm using the raw image, which is fine.

I booked a surprise Mother's Day photoshoot with Sugarbaby Photography for my wife with our…read morenewborn. It just happened to be on her actual birthday as well! Jaimie was also kind enough to recommend a hair & make up place near their studio. That way my wife was able to just relax and enjoy her day. Jaimie and Stanley took care of us right away, and our little guy was easygoing around them. All of the pictures came out really good and my wife loves them! We'll definitely be booking more sessions with Sugarbaby in the future. Thanks again!

Stanley did our baby's first birthday photography. I'm very pleased with the photos and the…read morememories he captured he was punctual, professional, creative, and exactly knew how to get the baby to pay attention and smile! His photos will always keep the sweet memories of that day alive! Highly recommended!

We followed this business from their previous location across from Safeway in San Mateo…read more Not only do they take excellent photos, they are HARD workers, while always being incredibly patient and courteous. Also, very experienced and knowledgeable! Highly recommend.

I came here to get my passport photos taken. I was told it is $15.99 for 2 physical photos or…read more$25.99 for digital photos. Since I was renewing my passport online, I asked for the digital photos. The nice man let me use the mirror to make sure my hair was how I liked it, and then took a few headshots. What was uncomfortable for me was that his dog was in the store and kept licking my knee while I was sitting for the photos (1 star off). I have never seen pets roam free in a place of business. The photos were okay -- they fit the right dimensions required by the U.S. Passport Service. There were two photos that I sort of liked, and ultimately chose one of the two. The man told me they would be e-mailed to me. After I got home, I only saw one photo in my e-mail. When I asked for the second one, he said $25.99 is for only 1 digital photo, so I felt kind of ripped off (1 star off)...why would 1 digital photo cost more than 2 physical photos? I should have just had a friend take a digital photo for me in front of a white background with my phone. The process was fast for sure, but maybe too fast. $25.99 for 5 minutes and you only get 1 photo.

Danielle is amazing, once again. I regret not making the time to take family pictures sooner. I…read morethought that because my rambunctious boys were being silly, we wouldn't have great pictures. The pictures are amazing, and I'm over the moon happy with them. She does a great job capturing kids and our family picture looks like a postcard. I wouldn't go anywhere else for pictures. Danielle, you're amazing! Thank you!

We worked with Danielle and she did a tremendous job. The photos came out beautiful and moreover,…read moreshe was an absolute pleasure to work with. We have a toddler and she was so pleasant and patient with her. Would absolutely work with her again!

Wow! Vivian is incredibly talented and made the entire experience feel so easy and enjoyable. The…read morephotos turned out absolutely stunning, and her attention to detail is amazing. Highly recommend her!

Working with Vivian at High Tea Photography was such a great and seamless experience. From the…read moremoment I initially contacted to her until we received our edited photos, she was attentive, flexible and extremely helpful in thinking of anything my mom brain was overlooking. She made the session fun and comfortable, even while working with a toddler that hates picture taking. My family and I are were beyond happy with the final outcome!!

Easy and simple.! Great experience to easily take studio photos with your friends and family…read more There were a few times where we needed help then Vicky was quick to assist our group. I'll definitely be back here to take more professional photos.

Had a great experience at this self portrait studio. The lady who helped us was very nice and…read morepatient. Photos came out so well. I definitely recommend this place. Tip: look for email instructions how to get to the building. Parking available on site

I recently worked with Tiffany at one of her Bay Area studio locations to capture nude/boudoir…read morematernity photos and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for similar photos (or for photography in general). This particular type of photography was out of my normal comfort zone and Tiffany made me feel at ease the whole time. Tiffany prioritizes spending time with clients before, during, and after the photo shoot to make sure that she is able to capture your vision and deliver photos that exceed your expectations. During the pre-shoot consultation, she spent time discussing what types of photos I wanted to capture and she provided helpful guidance on how I could prepare (and what to consider in clothing choices) to have the best shoot possible. Onsite during the shoot, she worked efficiently to capture as many photos as possible, while still taking the time to connect and help me feel at ease. And within a relatively short timeframe after the shoot, she scheduled time to review and help walk me through the process to select the photos for my package. The hardest part was narrowing down photos since she captured so many different options that I loved for different reasons. I hope to work with Tiffany again in the future.

We had such a wonderful experience with Tiffany! The indoor studio was cozy and welcoming, which…read moremade it easy for my son and me to feel relaxed during the shoot. They captured such beautiful, genuine moments--especially of my son--that I'll treasure forever. The photos are truly special and reflect our bond so well. Highly recommend for any family looking to create lasting memories!

Tiffany is not only a FANTASTIC newborn and family photographer, but she is also an INCREDIBLE…read morewedding and engagement photographer... My obsession with Tiffany started when she captured our engagement photos in Moss Beach.  I had a specific picture I had envisioned and obsessed about, and like a bad client I didn't tell Tiffany.  When I got back my pictures, there it was!  I knew from that day on I would never use another photographer. When it came to us picking a photographer for our destination wedding in Palm Springs, I felt a gravitational pull towards Tiffany, and she didn't disappoint.  She made the booking portion very simple and easy.  I sent her a list of shots we wanted and she pretty much captured everything I could even think of, and more.  She leaned into our moody "old Hollywood" look.  She worked our 200+ wedding like she'd been doing it for decades.  She works with light like a master artist.  What comes out at the end will absolutely blow your mind.  And on top of it all, she's a lot of fun to work with and makes you feel so comfortable.  I honestly wanted her to stay the entire wedding as a guest because I felt so close to her after our journey together. .... And thank God she has a sense of humor because when I wanted to do a funny gender reveal, newborn shoot for our new puppy, Frankie, she was all in!! She was even able to swaddle our 9 week only puppy! My husband actually said, when we were looking to book a photographer for our wedding, that he only wanted to work with Tiffany.  That's when I knew she would be apart of our lives forever.  I'm pretty sure 99.9% of the pictures framed in our house are all taken by Tiffany.  Tiffany captures the stuff that dreams are made of.  Thank you Tiffany for being apart of our big moments and giving us the greatest gifts, our memories live and in living color (or moody and in black and white when the occasion arises).

Just got our photos back from Tiffany and I am blown away! Tiffany made our family photo shoot so…read moreeasy and fun, which is no small feat when trying to get family photos with a little one and a dog! We'll definitely treasure all of the moments she captured and can't wait to work with her again!

I HATE taking photos! So you can imagine how I felt when I needed a business photo. When the day…read morecame, my curls weren't quite right, mascara clumpy, and I reluctantly headed to Jovanni's home studio. Right when I met him, I was instantly comfortable. He's so genuine and his gentle nature and sense of humor made the photo shoot a breeze. He explained body position, made me smile naturally, and showed me photos throughout. I was so happy with the edited photos. He managed to erase some of my many lines without making it look fake. This is the guy to go to hands down. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy!

Jovanni is my go-to photographer for headshots when I change jobs. This time around and after many…read moreyears later, he was just amazing as I remembered. The website is easy to navigate and find everything you need to know. Jovanni is professional and patient! He tried different angles on me, with and without glasses. And pictures are edited and turned around fast! I will definitely come back again when I need another professional headshot.

This was our first time taking holiday family portraits and I am SO happy with how everything…read moreturned out. The photographer was super accommodating to our 2 year old son and made sure our photos turned out great. He provided us so many props and made sure the background looked perfect for our photos. Will definitely be coming back here for photo shoots!

I had an excellent experience with Beauty and the Cutie. I booked my family's holiday portraits and…read morewanted studio photos. We've done outdoor photos before, so I wanted non-festive studio photos. My studio session included me, my husband, and...my two-year-old son. He can be unpredictable. He can be a really ON or really OFF. I'd spoken to him all week about photos and he practiced smiling and posing. I crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. Wellllll, picture day was his OFF day. He decided to be a real two-year-old. He was A LOT! Our photographer, Chung, had the patience of a saint. I didn't think we'd get any good photos! Our session was about 40 minutes or so and Chung tried his best to get many photos. True to his word, the gallery was available to me by 8am the following day. WOW! When he said the gallery would be available the next day, I was thinking wayyyyy at the end of the day. Nope! My gallery was available a little after 8. Nice! I had a great experience with Chung and Beauty and the Cutie. I think you will, too!