Carmen was a very difficult foster case. She had just had a major surgery to remove tumors from…read moreher ear canals and as a result lost her ears, developed vertigo and contracted rapid eye movements so she shook, wobbled and fell. She was a lovely and wonderful cat but I just couldn't capture her beauty on my own so I emailed Josh. He showed up the next night and spent a couple of hours with us, calmly and patiently waiting for the right moments to shoot . The results were nothing short of glamorous and beautiful. Additionally he has shot my own dork, "Jarvis P. Weasley", whose photos have since propelled him to worldwide fame! ;) Josh is talented,wonderful, patient, caring and has a tremendous amout of zeal for what he does. I couldn't recommend him more!

My cats have never looked so beautiful as they do in the pictures Josh took of them! My boyfriend…read moreand I hired him tor a private session with our six fur kids in San Mateo. He gave us basic pointers of what to do beforehand (like close the doors where the cats can hide under the bed) and the day of the shoot he captured really spectacular pictures of all of them. His calm personality helped even the shy and uncooperative cats open up. The many phone pictures I have taken of my cats through the years just don't compare to the quality and individual personality he captures in the photos. They were all postcard worthy - and I'm not just saying that because I'm partial to my babies, which I of course am. Another really cool thing is that he volunteers and takes gorgeous pictures of cats in need of homes. He had actually met a couple of my cats in years prior to our photo shoot when one was in the shelter (SFACC) and one with a rescue (Wonder Cat Rescue) and he remembered them! I can't say enough good things. Hire a session with Josh for a fun birthday present for a pet-lover, to commemorate a special event like an adoption anniversary, or just because you want good pet pictures. It's indulgent and it's fun, and it's way more affordable than you might think.

Marika captured the personality, the heart and soul and the individuality of our cat, Scout!…read moreWhile Scout is a busy cat, he does like to sleep! I was worried he might have "catitude", not engage and sleep through his photo session! Marika arrived a little early, and was able to capture Scout during he afternoon social/happy hour! Scout was intrigued in all the amazing sounds Marika made to communicate and it was such fun to watch Scout show her around our yard! The video she made for us truly captured the essence of Scout-and the depth of his wisdom, kindness and compassion in his eyes, and his social comings and goings! It is so worthwhile to have your pet's life captured by a professional animal photographer. We are so happy we met Marika and had her capture Scout's story for us!

Marika Moffitt, lead photographer at Dirtie Dog, is a portrait master, the Annie Leibovitz of pet…read morephotographers. Until I first saw her work, "pet photography" always seemed just like nice photos of the family pet. Marika's pet photos show off the personality, the heart and soul and the individuality of the pet. It's amazing, I find that I love the pet even more after seeing them idealized in print! And, especially if you have an older pet, consider that Marika's photos will give you a memory of that loved one that you will always treasure.

I hired her to take pictures of my wife with our doggie. Wonderful pictures! She has a good system…read morefor capturing the right moment.

Well-well-well... What can I say about Ears & Noses Photography and particularly Natalia?…read moreI can say many great things, but it would be non-fair, because my dog - Inot, can not talk.. But she is primary client for Natalia. Just look on photo of my dog she made! Everything is on her face! Inot says: "I'm proud to be Natalia's model!". Natalka is great photographer, with amazing attitude, who thinks out of the box, always trying something new. She really loves animals (yes! she proved it while she did tons of volunteering work for animal shelter), animals feels this and respond to her with love as well!

Julie did photos of us and our wonderful dog, Mercy, to capture moments with her after being…read morediagnosed with terminal cancer at 14. We had a great time doing the photos, but more importantly the photos came out so beautifully and really captured the spirit of our girl. We're more than happy with them & now that our dear girl has passed, we're so happy we were able to get them done to cherish forever.

Wonderful experience with Julie. Our 9-year-old Great Dane was nearing the end of his life and…read moreJulie came out to take some photos for us. She was a joy to work with and we could tell she really loved her work. We bought every single picture she took and couldn't be more pleased. Our Oliver has since passed and I love looking at the soulful pictures she captured.

My daugther and I just had our little shih-tzu/poodle puppy photographed by Christy and it was…read moresuch a wonderful experience! She was very professional, friendly, and really dedicated to getting the shots we wanted. She came up with some great ideas for pictures that we never would have thought without her. She also integrated my three-year-old daughter into the process at all times which made the whole experienced super fun for all of us! She has an incredible eye for composition and lighting and was extremely patient! We were very satisfied with the experience and final pictures! Really cannot recommend her enough :)

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If you are considering a maternity or newborn photo session, you are in the right place. We chose…read morethe maternity / newborn package and were glad we did. Julia was flexible and understanding and booked us sooner when I discovered I had to do a scheduled emergency c section and had no time to book way out. From the moment I stepped into her studio, I knew this would be a special session. Julia's demeanor was calming and reassuring. She made me feel at ease, allowing me to embrace my changing body without hesitation. Her encouragement and understanding created a safe space where vulnerability blossomed into art. The resulting images were breathtaking. Julia's use of natural light highlighted the contours of my belly, the way my hands cradled it, and the love shared with my partner. These photos will forever remind me of the miracle growing within. The Newborn photos were exceptional as well. We have timeless memories and images that will forever capture the magic of these fleeting moments.

If you're on the fence about newborn photos, just do it! We are over the moon with how our…read morephotographs turned out. The session was seamless, we just had to worry about getting there and the rest was handled for us entirely. I felt relaxed as our newborn was handled with care and slept for almost the entire session. You can see the years of experience that Julia has come through with her professionalism and ability to capture the moment perfectly. These photographs will be treasured for years to come and can't be happier with having hired Julia Christina Photography! Highly recommend them :)

Alyssa is incredible! Her work, approach, and packages are perfect for your pet or family photos…read more She's flexible, easy to coordinate with, and does amazing work. We absolutely loved the entire experience of her taking our puppy's photos, going through which photos we loved most, then selecting what we wanted package wise. Be sure to ask about both in home or studio options, both are equally high quality, just depends on what kind of backdrop or experience you want.

Alyssa is a real photographer that knows lighting and brings out personalities in pics! We have…read morefour under 7 and she created magic featuring my 1 year old as well as all of our littles. My 1 year old was teething, fussy and uncomfortable and you just can't tell in our pics. She timed my daughter's smiles just perfectly and highlighted all of my kid's personalities. We purchased a book which she helped us curate to create a keepsake. She also added a surprise pic that just showcases my kid's personalities very accurately! The book is great quality so that's a plus!

Amazing amazing amazing! Creative, thinks outside the box, and delivers a great result! Anyone can…read morepick up a camera and start firing away and call themselves a photographer, but not anyone has the eye! Go check out his work on ig @connorsurdi Ps, not everyone has 30k followers without being great at what you do!

It's rare nowadays to find a photographer who has raw talent when it comes to all aspects of…read morephotography. There are too many people out there that get their hands on a DSLR and some photo editing presets that call themselves "photographers." This is not the case with Connor, who I've known to have a camera by his side since he was in high school. Before, during, and after all of the photo shoots I have had with Connor, he has been nothing short of truly professional, and incredibly fun to work with. We've done headshots, lifestyle, and apparel shoots together and they have all come out incredible. Not only does he possess the talent required to capture anything within (or out of) your wildest dreams, but he also carries the most top of the line, up to date equipment as well. Not to mention, he has experience with every kind of client that has come a photographer's way, and has always executed. Connor also carries himself very confidently on all social media platforms and has a breathtaking portfolio to blow away any competition that comes his way. You won't be disappointed. Tell 'em James sent ya.

Jen is not simply a photographer you just have a photoshoot and print out the picture to get it…read moreover with. She professionally and personally works with people and their life stories. From the day 1 of our phone consultation, Jen had heard me and my vision of photoshoot. She pulled out every single piece together to create the story in the frame. Not only was our extensive discussion helpful, but also we were able to build a relationship as artist and model, friends, and family. Jen welcomed me and my dad with her heart and made us feel home at Vashon Island. Of course the photoshoot was incredibly fun and I can't wait for another photoshoot with Jen. Not to mention, her assistant Sarah is proactive in communication and so involved throughout the entire process. Thank you so much for such unforgettable memories and experience!

Jennifer has a talent with light. I still stop and stare every time I walk past her framed photos…read morethroughout our house. They're simply captivating. She also has a talent with the moment. She took my family of two squirmy kids, my gorgeous wife, and my unphotogenic self, and made us all look brilliant in the same frame. And she has a talent with the soul. I've taken 1200 iPhone photos, hundreds of high quality digital camera photos, and yet not one picture has ever captured the essence of my kids on film. Yet in a one hour sitting, I had dozens of photos to choose from, each one more perfectly representative of my children's personalities than the last. She can capture your soul on film. THAT is why you go see Jennifer.