I reached out to John for some help updating my default professional headshot, and really enjoyed…read morethe comprehensive experience he provided me. We went to 4 different outdoor spots around his studio with distinct backdrops, and for each one we iterated on poses and expressions, and he even picked up on some of my facial idiosyncracies in the process. We then went back into his studio and essentially conducted a realtime review session - viewing all the recently captured shots, flagging ones we liked, and ultimately discussing them until we settled on 2 winners. He then applied some minor edits within Lightroom and within 40 minutes from my initial arrival, I had 2 really sharp headshots which will serve me well for the next 5-7 years. John is incredibly personable and also immediately put me at ease. It is easy to feel stiff or self-concious during something like this, and he made it feel like a real partnership. Highly recommend him and his services. Plus the guy is just fun to chat with.

Excellent photos and quick service! Our cat passed away and we went crazy creating images of all…read morethe lives. He didn't lead and they came out really great.

Hilary is not only an incredibly talented photographer, but makes the process fun! I've had the…read morepleasure of working with her on shoots a few times with various themes and EVERY time when I get the pictures back I'm thrilled at how beautiful they came out. During the process of shooting she has a way of putting you at ease, offering suggestions and like I said earlier, making it fun and collaborative. 10/10 recommend!

I have worked with Hilary on a personal level (maternity photoshoot) and a professional level…read more(headshots and lifestyle shots for work) and have been continuously impressed with her work! She made me feel comfortable and confident behind the camera, has a friendly and easygoing demeanor, and I have some of my favorite photos thanks to her. If you are considering booking Hilary, look no further!

Olga is amazing and I'd 100% booking with her…read more I've always been a reluctant photo participant; I worried a formal photography session would feel awkward and stressful with a baby. But, Olga has changed all that for me and I treasure the photos she's captured of our family. Olga puts everyone at ease. Her approach is so natural and relaxed that we barely feel like we're taking photos. She has an incredible eye for finding beauty in people and places. She's helped us discover parts of the city that were new to us and see new things in places we know well. The photos themselves are beautiful. Her edits are just right -- enhancing the moment without making it feel artificial. I'm so glad we have images that capture our family just as we are. I'm grateful to have met Olga and would highly recommend her for anyone who's interested in family photography, even if you're on the fence or don't normally like your photos.

We had an amazing experience with Olga. She took the time to listen to our ideas and made the…read moreentire session fun and relaxing for my wife, our two kids, and myself. She arrived on time, kept us laughing, and somehow made us feel like celebrities in our own home. The results were stunning. Highly recommended!

My wife and I got married this past December, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding…read morephotographer, Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera. I actually found Jennifer after searching online for photographers in San Francisco and her work immediately stood out. Her style felt fresh and unconventional -- more documentary and journalistic than traditional -- and I especially loved her use of black and white photography, which was a big reason we chose her. The day started at our hotel, where she jumped between our separate rooms to capture my wife and me getting ready. Before she had even gotten to our rooms, she had already scouted the perfect location for our first look. The moment was absolutely incredible, and she handled everything; we didn't have to do a thing but follow her lead. That professional confidence continued at City Hall. She has a masterful familiarity with the building. She took full control of the shoot, guiding us as she told us exactly where to stand, how to pose, and where to move next so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. As a photographer myself, I really appreciated her confidence and professionalism. All we had to do was follow instructions and be present. She knows San Francisco City Hall inside and out -- the lighting, the angles, the timing, and the key locations that truly matter -- every shot felt deliberate and it showed. The technical skill here is top-notch-- the compositions were beautiful, the balance of each frame was spot-on, and her gorgeous color grading. We received around 300 images, and the quality is so consistent that I plan to print every last one of them in large format to ensure we have a permanent physical archive. When we received the final package, we were so touched -- she sent our photos on a beautiful USB drive along with printed images, some sweets, and other thoughtful details. It was the perfect finishing touch to a genuinely wonderful experience. If you're getting married at City Hall -- or anywhere in San Francisco -- Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera is exceptional. Thank you Jennifer! Laura and Junior.

We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day and A Girl and A Camera Photography!…read moreFrom start to finish, Jennifer and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, attentive, and so easy to have around on such an important day. What we absolutely loved was Jennifer's eye for the little moments. Beyond the portraits and formal shots, she captured the quiet glances, the spontaneous laughter, and all the small details that made our wedding day feel like ours. We can't recommend Jennifer highly enough!

Memorable Photographs in a Beautiful Setting…read more My husband and I are celebrating a very special anniversary, and we love to hike. We engaged Joey to take photos of us enjoying the outdoors together. He suggested Rodeo Beach, one of our favorites! Joey scouted out several perfect locations before we arrived. He met us at 5:00, when the evening sun would be soft. During the photo shoot, he made us laugh to help us be "natural," even though he was recording what we did. Joey took photos of us walking on the beach, sitting on a bluff looking out over the ocean, hiking through flowers - the list goes on. We are thrilled with the variety and quality of our photos!

There are only so many pictures a parent can take of the back of their kid's head before she…read morerealizes that it's time to call in a professional. In our case, we even have excellent photographers and fancy cameras in the family, but capturing our 1-year old as anything but a blur and getting a picture of all three of us together was next to impossible. I had been keeping tabs on Joey's work for some time and when we were ready, I went through his gallery and wrote to all the friends I recognized who he had done sessions with (he's the go-to guy in the City now, apparently!). They unanimously said that he was easy to work with, professional, and caught the shots they were looking for. So we set it up! One of things I was struck by was how easy the logistics were, such as paying the deposit online, filling out a pre-shoot survey that asked helpful questions about what we had in mind, and choosing shots for prints from our gallery on his website. Joey is also affordable and turns the photos around quickly--we were able to choose shots to frame for Christmas presents within a few days of our session. The company he gets prints through was also speedy and the quality was perfect (especially compared to the DIY photo site options I've been floundering with this past year). Most importantly, Joey's documentary style of shooting was the right fit for us. He knows the city and it's backdrops extremely well, but I liked that he recommended we stay in our neighborhood so that when we look back at the photos, we will remember this time in our lives. Plus it made our kiddo more comfortable to be in his own space, playing with his own stuff. I was nervous that it was starting to rain and we wanted some outdoor shots, but it was no problem! We have some pretty lush landscaping in our condo complex that we showed Joey and he lit up, seeing the possibilities and taking some of the best shots of the bunch. And being a father himself, he has a cool, easy-going way with kids that brings out their best. We are totally thrilled with the process and the results and will definitely use Joey again.

We are extremely happy with the services all around provided by Usman for our wedding at the SF…read morecity hall. Prior to the wedding, he gave us different options of where we could shoot and provided sample photos for each location. As it got closer, he provided us with estimated time frames for each location and when we should be done, so we could make reservations. We originally wanted pictures at Muir Woods, but he recommended a location that looked just like it but with no one around. There were a few things we were looking for and he exceeded our expectations. The main things were of course quality, responsiveness, and most important the experience. We could tell he has done many city hall pictures before based on the time frames he told us to reserve, knowing exactly where to go for great pictures, and even helped us with the whole check in process for the certificate and ceremony (which could've been very stressful had he not been there to help us). It was busy the day of our wedding, so it took longer than usual but he was patient and still took many photos and provided all of the services provided, though it took longer than we all anticipated. Afterwards, he sent us a link where we can download all of the pictures fairly quickly relative to other photographers. I would highly recommend him for any wedding, and especially the SF City Hall one. We came from out of town so would've been lost without his patience and help throughout the process.

Working with Usman was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He made the entire process so…read moreeasy and stress-free! From the initial booking to the final delivery of our photos, communication was seamless. On the day of the shoot, he immediately put us at ease with his warm, relaxed approach and clear direction. The results speak for themselves. We are absolutely thrilled with our photos!! The lighting, composition, and attention to detail are stunning. I sent Usman a mood board of photos I was looking to capture and he did a great job of replicating the same essence. Usman has a real gift for capturing genuine moments and emotions, and every single shot feels polished and professional. We couldn't have asked for a better experience! If you're looking for a photographer who is talented, easy to work with, and truly cares about delivering beautiful work, look no further! We'll definitely be recommending Usman to anyone!

I highly recommend Elizabeth Dixon Photography - one of the best family photographers I have seen,…read moreand affordable, too! I was finally able to have my first professional photo shoot with my family since my son was born, after years of battling cancer. I couldn't be happier with the results! I literally cried (tears of joy) when Elizabeth sent me the photos. I honestly wasn't sure if we were going to get any good shots. We took the photos right after Thanksgiving on a cold, windy day, and we were trying to wrangle a 5-year-old, a dog, and a slightly fussy husband. Elizabeth was great to work with - she is friendly yet professional, provides direction in a gentle way, and is creative and detail-oriented. She assured me that she got some good photos after our one-hour shoot, and in the end, we had over 50 to choose from! Elizabeth's photos made for my best Christmas card to date. I will treasure them always!

Elizabeth was incredible to work with. After moving to a new home, we wanted some high resolution…read morepictures we could print and man did she deliver. Over an hour we were able to do an outfit change, location swaps and ended with a wide variety of photos to choose from. She even took the time to work with us on editing which was very appreciated. We will absolutely work with her again.

Working with Alison and her team was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. Not only were they…read moreincredibly professional, but they were also so warm, friendly, and easy to be around. They blended seamlessly into our wedding party and made everyone feel comfortable, allowing every moment to unfold naturally. From the very beginning, Alison took the time to get to know us, understand our vision, and learn what was most important to us. She truly listened, and then executed everything more perfectly than we could have imagined. When we finally sat down to look through our wedding gallery, we were completely blown away. Every photo is absolutely beautiful. One of the things we appreciated most was how Alison and Amy captured not only all of the big moments, but also the countless little in-between moments that we either weren't together for or didn't even realize were happening. Looking through the gallery allowed us to experience our wedding day from a whole new perspective and brought us right back to every emotion we felt. The photos tell the story of our day so naturally and beautifully, and we'll treasure them for the rest of our lives. We are beyond grateful for the care, talent, and attention to detail that Alison and Amy put into capturing our wedding. Choosing them as our photographers was one of the best decisions we made, and we couldn't recommend them more highly!

Alison was incredible to work with! She did both our engagement and wedding photos and each were so…read morewonderful. She made us feel comfortable and made sure to accomplish everything on our (long!) photo list. She hyped us up and helped us feel calm when needed. So thankful we had her and will use her for photos into the future!

Gina took my photos for a new business I was launching and they could not have turned out more…read morebeautifully. I immediately felt comfortable working with her and was so impressed by how thoughtful she was with positioning, lighting, etc.-- all of which shows her expertise when it comes to taking great headshots and was demonstrated in how the photos themselves turned out. I could not recommend her more and will absolutely be using her again in the future! Overall wonderful experience from start to finish.

Gina is incredible! We've used her for both of my daughter's bat mitzvahs and not only is she a…read moredream to work with day of, her photos are truly amazing! She's so talented at getting beautiful portraits and capturing the joy, energy and beauty of the event. I can't recommend her highly enough.