Me and my wife recently hired Joseph to be our wedding photographer recently. We did a small…read morewedding at the SF City Hall with just a couple of our friends - pretty much a wedding ceremony. So, the photos were supposed the main event and most important part of our wedding. Obviously, we went to City Hall to get the grand photos, but we also wanted to do something a bit different. Researching City Hall photographers, we went through a lot of them - and while most take really nice photos, if you go through them together one after the other, it all starts to feel the same. We wanted ours to stand out. That's when we came across Joseph's website. The minute we looked at it, we knew we had found our person - don't take my word for it, just check it out. His photos are beautiful, unique, and very artistic. He has an eye to catch those special moments between couples that immortalize them. Joseph is one of the best out there, and you will be lucky to get him because he's so busy during wedding season. Despite this, he was very communicative since before we hired him, all the way up to our wedding. I highly recommend talking with him over a phone call, he will put you at ease for your special day, and you can discuss what you are looking for. He connects with you which makes the experience all the more pleasant. Soo, the reason we went with him specifically was because we wanted something different and artistic - and while that can be a bit risky, he is the photographer for that. We planned to do the shoot at two locations, first at City Hall, and the second in North Beach area. On the day of, we were a bit stressed and feeling the pressure. The minute Joseph arrived, he was able to lighten up the mood, cracking jokes and created a fun, stress-free environment to relax us. You can tell he has attended a lot of weddings, haha. After that, things went really smoothly - he is quite familiar with City Hall, and knows how to take the good shots. He was able to get us all the stand out shots - the grand staircase, the elevator, the stairs, and the fourth floor. And the photos came out amazing! He did candid shots, elegant shots, grand shots etc. One thing I noticed is, lots of photographers are able to do close ups well, but struggle with wide angles - Joseph was able to do wide angles expertly, which is important for a venue like City Hall. When going to the second location, we had planned to do a shoot at a specific location but it was crowded so we had to improvise, and ended up taking photos in the street. This is where Joseph really shined - he was able to use the streets, graffiti, and the environment to take some extremely beautiful photos. And oh-my-god, those photos came out AMAZING!!! He made us look like movie stars, the photos were cinematic! We are so happy with our photos, we have been looking at them every weekend since getting married. What I will say about the price is you will be paying a decent amount if you get any good photographer, and Joseph will look cheap when you understand what you are getting - he is definitely worth what he charges and more. More importantly, the advice I would give you is this - I know Joseph can and will get you the shots you want, but I highly recommend giving him a free hand and trust his artistic vision and his eye, you will not be disappointed! And feel free to express yourself and make things interesting - he is very open to trying out new ideas. Joseph made our vision come true, and captured our wedding day beautifully - he made it memorable for us, which I feel is what every couple wants. For us, he is going to be the one capturing all our special moments going forward, so I hope you see the trust we place in him as a testament to his skill, vision and character. I cannot recommend him enough, just get him without thinking twice, you will not regret it! We're a bit private so don't want to post a bunch of photos online publicly, but I've attached one that perfectly sums up what he can do.

When I was thinking of proposing to my then girlfriend, I already knew of Joseph's reputation,…read moreskill, and experience as he is one of the top San Francisco proposal photographers and has been around for over a decade. It was a no brainer. And knowing that this guy has been doing it for so long tells you he is consistent in his work, he does great work, and his clients love him (obviously he has 5 stars everywhere!) When you want someone to photograph this once in a lifetime moment, you know you need the expertise of someone like Joseph, who has photographed hundreds of proposals himself. I knew of his reputation as one of the best San Francisco wedding photographer companies, but can wholeheartedly recommend him for all photography needs as he puts a lot of care and time into all his clients.

This place is awesome! Sing the owner, helped me out greatly and gave me tips and education on the…read morelighting setup. He also assisted me with literally any questions on anything I had in general. I feel like most places would make you set up the lights yet Sing helps you out as well to get the perfectly lit shot every time. Thanks again Sing!

Not a good studio for family photo since the place is very small. Especially, family who have…read morechildren. Not only that they do not provide too much equipments. Such equipments like photo backgrounds and chairs. Price to rent for this studio is not a good value. Will not recommend this place to any professional photographer.

We had such a wonderful experience with our family photo session at the de Young with Ashley. She…read moreis incredibly kind, easy to talk to, and made everyone feel comfortable right from the start. What really stood out was how genuine and sincere she is. She asked us about ourselves and our interests with real curiosity, and it never felt scripted. Ashley also clearly read the questionnaire I filled out beforehand and remembered the details. She brought them up while talking with my kids, which made them open up and feel at ease. It's a small touch that made a big difference. As for the photos themselves, they're beautiful. She has a great eye for capturing the best moments and uses the lighting so well, and the de Young made a gorgeous backdrop. We can't wait to work with Ashley again next year and see what she comes up with!

We have worked with Ashley twice now and I recommend her services to anyone showing even slight…read moreinterest in getting photos done. Not only are her photos stunning, which you can obviously see from her website, but she is fabulous to work with. She is very down to earth and just someone I have enjoyed being around during our shoots. I am inspired by her artistic eye and not going to lie...made me question if I want to pursue photography. I am just blown away by her work and look forward to future sessions. You really get what you pay for and her services are very worth it.

Every photo is a WINNER!!…read more Just got the photos back from our wedding in April. They are everything we wanted and more! My husband and I are both so pleased! I knew Janae was the one immediately. As soon as I looked at her Instagram account I fell in love with her style. I asked for specific photos and she accomplished them effortlessly. Julia was terrific, too! Janae and Julia worked very well as a cohesive team. Janae and Julia's photos are flawless! From start to finish Janae nailed it. The website is absolutely gorgeous with a beautiful layout of our special day. I wish the website could be memorialized forever. Janae is prepared, thorough, and delivers exquisite, timeless photos I'm going to cherish for the rest of my life. The photos impeccably unfold special moments and tell a comprehensive story. The photos exude happiness and make me feel good. Every time I look at them I'm able to experience our wedding again and again. Thanks for everything, Janae! We appreciate you!

Absolutely loved the photos that Janae and her assistant, Lacey, took for my wedding. It was such…read morean important part of the wedding day - that we would be able to save some of the incredible memories - and they were able to do just that! I am extremely happy with their work - they were professional, understanding, patient, and so very talented. I would hire them again and again. Thank you so much Janae!

Steven was great working with our one-year-old in a family photo shoot, and the photos and edits…read moreturned out wonderfully! Highly recommend working with him, we will again.

Planning a proposal from across the country and trying to find a local Bay Area photographer was…read moreincredibly stressful, but connecting with Steven here made all the difference. He was responsive, thoughtful, and full of creative ideas, even going so far as to help scout the proposal location himself. On the day of the proposal, Steven was warm, kind , and calming, which helped both our families feel at ease and led to some great candid shots. Despite less than ideal weather, he stayed optimistic and found angles/shots that worked beautifully - even in the strong SF winds. We absolutely loved how the photos turned out! Look no further, I highly recommend Steven for any of your photography needs.

amazing work for my civil ceremony! Christina is so warm and welcoming & makes the whole booking…read moreprocess easy & secure. Communication was amazing and I felt confident the whole time from booking to wedding day. day of our photographer was so amazing and stuck it through the hot city hall, made us feel so comfortable and confident in all our poses. turn over time for our pictures was quick and efficient, our photos were PERFECT and matched exactly the inspo we had discussed. Nightingale will always have my business

Truly the best of the best! Not only did the photos come out absolutely stunning and perfect (and…read moreI'm a tough critic) but during the photo shoot, Christina was SO lovely. We had our two little daughters and she made them feel so comfy and they were laughing a ton. It was quick and painless and could not recommended enough.

Excellent experience at our daughter's school with portraits. I am so grateful for Emily who was…read moreaccommodating for our preschool's photo shoot and captured such sweet shots. Also, we reached out to ask for a favor for a financially difficult situation and she was sensitive and kind. I highly recommend her, very human experience!

I fucking love Emily…read more First of all, she is one of the cutest gals on the planet. Secondly, she has a TON of energy and oh yes...she is a kick ass photographer. I spent about 3 hours in her studio today with two red hot Burlesque performers: Bombshell Betty: http://bombshellbetty.net & Sweet Cheeks (the cutest Burlesque dancer in the Universe): http://www.myspace.com/s_cheeks. We went through about 4 costume (lingerie) changes each and an entire series of sexalicious and *oopsie you caught me* type Pin-up poses. Emily was a fantastic and charming photographer. While these two lovely ladies are professionals, I needed some serious direction! E: Point your toes Alice. Uh, don't forget to point your toes Alice. Look up Alice, yes so cute! I'm not sure who was more excited about all the photos, Emily or me. It was a really fun experience!

I used Sunny for my wedding and some other work-related projects. Sunny is great to work with!…read more He's very nice and accommodating. His pictures are also beautiful. I've received a lot of compliments about the pictures he took. Prices are very good (not so shockingly expensive that you'll lose your lunch upon hearing the numbers!). He's worth every penny!

this review is 14 years late cause I just happened to see Sunny's name LOL…read moreSunny is fantastic, funny, very accommodating and helpful. He came to my parent's house early in the morning after I was dressed & made-up, drove with us EVERYWHERE to take pictures before heading off to church, and then stayed with us for the whole evening during the dinner banquet - our pictures are very lovely (including our engagement photos) and I still love looking thru my wedding albums.

We're so happy we chose Esther for our engagement shoot at Marshall's Beach! From the start, she…read moremade us feel super comfortable. We're not usually in front of the camera, but she gave just the right amount of direction and made the whole experience feel fun and natural. We got there early before the crowds, as Esther recommended, and she knew exactly how to work with the light and the wind to capture the most beautiful shots. The photos turned out so natural and romantic, which was what we were hoping for. If you're looking for someone who's talented and professional, we'd 100% recommend Esther!

Esther is a friendly and professional photographer. Did a couple shoot with her. My husband is…read moreusually pretty camera-shy but she gave good directions on poses and structure for the photo, and we were both comfortable and had fun. It took an hour max but we got a ton of great and varied photos!

Virginia has been photographing my son Garrett playing sports, hanging out with friends, basically…read moregoing to college and college life for the last three years (going on four). She has a natural eye and seems to know what is going to be the best pic (unlike me). Her work speaks for itself. I would hire her for all occasions!

From the owner: San Franciscan native, I’ve always had an eye for images and design. My passion for photography…read morereally took off after a knee injury side-lining and ending my volleyball career. Photography was the next best thing to being on the court because it got me close to the action! For my 18th birthday, my mom surprised me with my first DSLR camera. At the time, I was entering my senior year of high school, and I was nominated the Editor and Chief of the yearbook. It was there that I developed my skills in Adobe layout and design. After studying photography in college, I returned to The Bay School to photograph events and teach yearbook. I’ve had the privilege to work at notable events such as Outside Lands Music Festival, Treasure Island Music Festival, Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, Live Oak Music Festival, The Bite of Oregon, and The America’s Cup. I’ve had some pretty amazing other photography experiences such as connecting with bands to shoot their local shows and freelancing for Another Planet Entertainment. Since I have worked behind the scenes, I have a much bigger appreciation for live music. Family and friends are everything to me, so it’s important to capture the moments, whether small or big. I am always excited when my clients choose me to photograph births, engagements, and small weddings as I often develop long lasting relationships with them. I look forward to capturing your moments in life that will turn into everlasting memories.