Booking engagement photos with Praise was one of the best decisions I've made…read more Prior to the shoot: She took the time to chat about what I wanted, she scouted locations and was super understanding when we rescheduled due to COVID. She gave great tips and reminders what to pack. She even offered to wear my dog in a backpack during the photos! During the shoot: She was such a calming presence. In the stress of traffic and outfit changes and a barking, energetic puppy she helped ground us and remember to breathe. After the shoot: Her communication and turnaround was great. The photos are dreamy and made making my wedding invites so easy. She blew my expectations out of the water. We're so happy and thankful for these memories

When it came time to look for a wedding photographer I was terrified, mostly because they are…read moreexpensive. Praise's prices were great and she does amazing work. She listened to what we wanted and she has a great eye for photos. Praise was very quick to get me the photos and she even did black and whites which was a nice touch. She is a doll to work with and her positive energy is contagious. I would highly recommend her for your wedding or any event where you want a professional photographer.

We hired Kate to do casual candid pics at our wedding reception cocktail party, complete with swing…read moredancing, which I'm sure was a big challenge. She did a GREAT job - the photos are beautiful! We received a full leather-bound album with all photos printed up and a disk of the raw images all for a very reasonable rate. While we were waiting oh so patiently for the pics to be ready, we had an online slideshow to see what we were getting, and start getting excited about it. We now have some amazing photos of folks we love having a fun time - there's nothing more precious. Kate also has a really fun photo booth that she rents out for events. We ended up deciding against it, but it sounded great!

I am a videographer who worked several weddings alongside Kate, and she's a consummate…read moreprofessional! In fact, my fiance and I have hired her to photograph our own upcoming wedding. The fact that we've worked with lots of wedding photographers and have many we could have hired says a lot not only of Kate's photography skills, but her likeability! Update 7/28/08: Just got our wedding pictures back, and we are SO GLAD we hired Kate. She did an amazing job.

We recently hired Deeksha to do a family photo shoot for us. We could not have been happier with…read morethe results. She captured the essence of our family naturally and beautifully. We had been worried about how the session would go, as we have a demanding toddler and a newborn. But she was great with our toddler, and flexible with the needs of our newborn. We felt comfortable being ourselves around her, and so did our toddler, and so the results were just perfect. Highly recommend. We will 100% use her again the next time we need family photos!

We were recommended to Deeksha through GGMG, and SO happy to have worked with her. She took…read morebeautiful pictures of our crazy active 2.5 year old daughter, and many family pictures of the three of us, awaiting baby #2 (38 wks pregnant). Her style is almost more documentary- nothing cheesy or posed. We really liked this. Does a beautiful job with natural light. More than anything, she is kind, patient, flexible, and super gentle. We were completely at ease with her, and she spent SO much time with us. We liked her so much, we could have spent hours just talking, but our daughter had bigger plans! Highly recommend her.

This review is for the consultation only for wedding photography…read more I found Annabella through a wedding expo in San Francisco. My fiance and I met with Alisa from Annabella. She came to our home in Oakland on a week night to meet with us and was very responsive with our questions, both in person and through e-mail. Alisa was very interested in learning about the types of pictures we would want to take, where we would want to take them, and our photography style. We did not end up hiring her, but I would have felt comfortable doing so. We just found someone that we liked a little bit more. I would definitely recommend her to friends looking for wedding photographers.

All is can say is WOW! Jennifer and Alisa far exceeded our expectations. From the very beginning of…read moreour consultation to the very end of receiving our images and albums. When I first met with them, I was blown away with their expertise, professionalism and personalities. I knew right then and there that I HAD TO HAVE THEM! So what did I do? Booked them right on the spot to ensure my day was going to be photographed by Annabella. Our first photo shoot encounter was during our engagement shoot and this is where my new appreciation for photographers went through the roof. We did it in mid March and it was raining and pouring. We were a little hesitant on doing it in that weather but Jennifer and Alisa persuaded us to just go out there and have fun with the rain. And that is EXACTLY what we did. We grabbed our rain boots and umbrellas an hit the road. Ramon and I looked FANTASTIC in the pictures! Although, I can't say the same for the people "behind the scenes". Jennifer and Alisa were decked out in rain gear from head to toe and their cameras were covered in plastic. While we were under an overhang, they were in the pouring rain trying to get the perfect shot. And to say the least... mission accomplished. I was ecstatic when our images came back. I was so happy we did it in the rain. Each and every shot seemed so much more intimate and very artistic. Fast forward a year.... a few weeks leading up to our wedding.... Jennifer and I were in close contact. She made a point to make sure she understood my vision and hopes for my wedding day photos. She jotted down my "MUST TAKE" photos. I really appreciated this. It showed me she cared to meet all my expectations. It's the little things like this that make a vendor stand out. Fast forward to my wedding day! YAY! =) Perfect, Perfect, Perfect. They were there on time. They made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. All my must haves were taken. I loooved how every time I looked in a different direction, I saw either Jennifer or Alisa shooting away.... but my favorite part about that was that they were very discrete about it. No one really noticed them and that is a big plus in my book! They were there for me from the very beginning to the very end. A few weeks later, they sent me their images and everyone was BLOWN AWAY! They captured exactly what I wanted and so much more. Not only do their photos speak for itself, but just who they are as a person. During the planning process, they went out of their way to build a friendship and to really get to know us. This played a huge role in how comfortable we were in front of the camera on our wedding day because we had previously established that relationship. Every picture was so natural. We are so grateful and honored to be shot by Annabella Photography. They truly are amazing and artistic people. I can't wait to hire them for upcoming events. It was a pleasure to work with them and I would recommend them and only them to the world!

I am an author, speaker, and consultant in the tech world. People always need headshots from me for…read moreevent advertising, etc. After years of snapshots that friends took, I decided to get some professional photos. Laurie made the session relaxed and fun--I was laughing most of the time. That makes for some good headshots. Better yet, I wanted some outdoor shots for my website, and Laurie was not only willing, but enthusiastic about hiking up Mt. Tam to get some good views. The resulting photos are wonderful, natural, and relaxed--which is amazing to see because in reality it was freezing out because the fog was coming in. But I was having so much fun with the outdoor session that it did not phase me, nor my facial expressions. Note: I have worked with Laurie in the past, as well, and am always impressed by her mixture of professionalism and laughter. How does she make projects so fun?

I really liked the tone and style of Laurie's work so when it was time for me to get a new…read moreprofessional portrait, I knew exactly who to call. We chatted on the phone first to discuss what I needed. Laurie listened carefully, asked questions about my vision and had great suggestions. Right before the shoot, she had tips about hair, make-up and clothing that were very helpful since I was doing this on my own. At the shoot, Laurie helped me feel relaxed and made sure I was comfortable when I posed for a shot. She tried a couple of different spots within the area we were at to see how the architectural details and lighting would play out. She believes that part of the process is to explore and play around to see what might work best, which I completely agreed with. I only needed 1 but walked away with a couple great portraits that I can now proudly use in my work life. Laurie was very professional and responsive, and amazingly personable, fun and easy-going at the same time. This is a winning combination for me so if it sounds the same to you, then you'll love working with her.

Rafaella is amazing!! She made me feel very comfortable during the photo session and the result was…read moreperfect. Loved my pictures. She is a great professional and very sweet person! I highly recommend her!

I was referred to Rafaella through a business associate, and I can tell you that she is the best!…read moreI've had headshots done a bunch of times over the years and what I really loved about Rafaella is that she actually took the time to position me properly, taper my clothes so they photographed well, and ensured that my hair and makeup were in order. She really took her time with the shots (she was NOT phoning it in) and then spent time going through them with me to narrow them down, which was much more efficient than me trying to go through them later. Plus her pricing is really fair. I will absolutely use her again in the future and highly recommend!

Nano is the most professional, genuine, and knowledgeable photographer I have ever worked with! She…read morecaptured our engagement Photos in Septemebr 2017 and just finished capturing the sweet moments of our wedding on 4/14/18 at St. Cecelia church and the Presidio Golf Course and Clubhouse. Nano has the ability to connect with you on a personal level and truly wants to get to know you as a couple. She made us feel at ease when we took our engagement photos, as well as our wedding photos. Our bridal party and family members were encouraged by her posing options and her professional demeanor. After our initiate meeting, I knew I picked the best photographer for us. I sent her an image list for both our engagement and wedding photography, and she had the print outs on the day of, and we were able to easily get the images we imagined. Besides her amazing skills, she responses promptly to emails, is willing to meet with you, and even has a "watch our family grow" packages for those who choose her for wedding photography to continue to photograph your newest editions. Her prices are competitive and she has a lot of different packages to choose from. My husband and I are so excited to see our wedding shots very soon. I could not recommend a better photographer for your wedding in San Francisco! Thank you SO much Nano, Michael and Andrea Sorich

I recommend Nano Visser with 10,000 stars! She is truly wonderful to work with, and every single…read moreperson I've referred to her has been absolutely delighted with their photographs. Nano is a master of the "stealth engagement photo." I've sent several couples her way who wanted candid shots of their proposal, and she blends seamlessly into the environment, often looking like a tourist while quietly capturing the magic of the moment. The results are natural, intimate, and deeply authentic. She also recently took my new professional headshots. I normally hate having my photo taken, but Nano put me completely at ease. What could have felt awkward instead became relaxed and genuinely enjoyable, especially in the beautiful garden setting she chose. The photos feel like me but a more confident version of myself; I was surprised to see that poise shine through. Nano has an incredible eye, a calming presence, and a gift for capturing people at their best. I'm so grateful for her work.

I absolutely LOVED working with Hannah! We worked together on some lifestyle headshots for my…read morecompany. I've always considered myself to be more of a "behind the scenes" person, so I'm typically really shy about and feel uncomfortable being photographed. Hannah was so supportive and knew just the right things to say to help me loosen up and feel more confident in front of the camera. Unlike other photographers I've worked with, she took the time to show me photos along the way to make sure I loved the photos, too. The whole experience was really healing for me, and gave me a new sense of confidence in front of the camera. In addition to being great on-site, Hannah delivered the photos to me in a timely manner and with as much enthusiasm as she had the day of the shoot. I went into this shoot hoping to have a few lifestyle photos for my company's web site and social media. What I ended up with were photos that document my legacy. She's THAT good!

Hannah is the best!! We did a maternity shoot with her and couldn't be happier with the photos. She…read morekept us laughing the whole time and captured this moment in our lives perfectly!