What a great experience with Mieko! As a last minute impulsive move, my family and I wanted to get some pictures taken at the beach and Mieko was fortunately available. My wife, three children, and I had a great experience with her at our session at the beach. She has great energy knows how to "work" with the children to have them warm up to the occasion.
As a wanna be serious hobbyist portrait photographer with some formal training, I know how challenging her job can be and she does excel at it. She is a great artistic and technical photographer. I had a chance to look at her studio samples (at her house) and she has many facets to her style. She talks the talk and walks the walk.
Her fees are about the same as professional photographers here in Northern CA. If you agree with the "you get what you pay for" philosophy, you will see value in her expertise. She is not a discount photographer and she will deliver a great product.
I would highly recommend her as a professional photographer. Great pics are worth their weight in gold. read more