My partner and I have absolutely loved working with Courtney--every experience with her has been a joy from start to finish. We first met Courtney while searching for a photographer for our semi-last-minute SF City Hall civil ceremony. From our very first interaction, it was clear she had a wealth of experience capturing couples in that iconic setting. Courtney went above and beyond--offering to create a brief timeline for the morning, recommending excellent vendors for flowers and hair/makeup, and knowing exactly where to go for the most stunning backdrops inside City Hall and in the surrounding area. She even suggested we start earlier in the day to avoid crowds, which allowed us to get incredible shots in popular spots with minimal strangers in the background. Neither my partner nor our families had ever worked with a professional photographer before, and we generally feel awkward in front of a camera. But Courtney's bubbly, down-to-earth personality instantly put us at ease. She kept the mood light with fun prompts and casual conversation, helping us relax and be ourselves. The resulting photos from our City Hall ceremony were beyond anything we could have hoped for--they're absolutely breathtaking. We loved working with her so much that we knew without question we wanted to hire her for our more traditional wedding as well. As part of our package, Courtney shot our engagement session in the Los Altos Redwood Nature Grove. Those photos are some of our favorites--they capture us in multiple outfits, surrounded by gorgeous scenery, and somehow feel both natural and cinematic at the same time. When our wedding day arrived, Courtney and her partner, Jackson, were nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment they arrived, they radiated a balance of energetic but relaxed, positive energy that instantly set the tone for the day. They made what could have been a stressful part of the day feel effortless and even fun. Throughout the day, they managed to be everywhere without ever feeling intrusive--seamlessly capturing candid, emotional moments, fun, laughter-filled shots, and elegantly composed portraits. Whether it was helping us navigate through our wedding party/family photos, arranging big group shots with our guests, or whisking us away for a few intimate moments together at golden hour, they did it all with incredible patience and an eye for detail. The locations they chose at our venue couldn't have been more perfect--each spot somehow enhancing the beauty of the setting while highlighting the emotion of the moment. By the end of the night, they had taken hundreds of images, each one telling a piece of the story of our day. We are absolutely blown away by the photos they've produced and know we will cherish them for the rest of our lives. We can't recommend Courtney (and Jackson) enough--she is talented, professional, creative, and a joy to be around. Whether it's an intimate City Hall civil ceremony, an engagement session, or a full wedding, you couldn't ask for a better photographer to capture your memories. read more

Whether you decide to have a big or small wedding, finding the perfect photographer is an essential detail. We stumbled across Courtney's portfolio and fell in love with her story telling, but soon discovered that we loved working with her even more! Our initial meeting felt so comfortable, and her energy makes you feel like you've known her forever. Not only did she ask what we envisioned for the day, but she helped us create a timeline, directed us on the city hall wedding process, and even compiled a whole email with other resources for hair/makeup and florists. My husband and I never take professional photos, so we don't know how to pose elegantly, but Courtney's direction, words, and vibe made the experience extremely fun and care-free. Our families loved her, and my relatives could not stop raving about her afterwards. I think one of the most important aspects of a photographer is to make their clients feel confident and comfortable, and to allow their emotions to organically shine - and Courtney does this perfectly. We can't wait to work with her again in the future for our future milestones :) read more

My partner and I are both very photo shy, so finding someone that could help us through both the engagement shoot and wedding photos was very important for us. Luckily we came across Courtney from Photoflood Studio! From our initial conversations, Courtney kept things loose and light, making us comfortable. During the engagement shoot, her keen eye and scouting has led to some of the most creative couple photos we've seen. We never felt tense or forced with our poses and Courtney was able to read the environment quickly on the fly. It's also worth mentioning that Courtney worked very well with our parents and their friends, everyone enjoyed working with her and Jackson on the wedding day! We're so grateful to have Photoflood Studio capture our wedding and will cherish her photos of us for a lifetime. read more

Courtney photographed our wedding in the San Francisco Botanical Garden and really made the day magical. From the first time we spoke on the phone to receiving our final images, Courtney was an absolute pleasure to work with. We had a small wedding/elopement and found pricing very reasonable for the amount of time and photos offered. She was so easy to get along with and was an expert at helping direct everyone so we could get all the shots we wanted. We loved that she was so familiar with the botanical garden too and knew all the best spots. Courtney was very organized and we received our sneak peeks and album in a reasonable time. Her genuine enthusiasm stands out and really left a lasting impression. After the wedding, all of our family members raved at how great Courtney was and how we were so lucky to have her capture our special day. We would highly recommend her! read more

I'm going to keep this super simple. My wife and I couldn't be happier about booking Photoflood Studio. We had some unexpected changes to our wedding timeline and Courtney was a rockstar. With the time constraint we had, Courtney definitely help relieved our stress. She was very patient, super flexible and professional. The picture speaks for itself. Thank you for being a part of our palindrome wedding! read more

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We hired Photoflood studio for our wedding in Napa. Wedding planning is naturally very stressful, as there are a lot of moving parts, but Courtney made this particular part of the wedding run very smoothly. She brought out the best of us in our photographs by being very personable, understanding, and chipper when we needed it. Looking back at our photos over a year later, I'm very happy with our decision to hire her. They captured the day beautifully and gave a sense of warmth. Courtney was easy to work with and she and Jackson made us very comfortable in front of the camera! read more

UMMMM... We cannot express how much of a stress load it took OFF our shoulders by having both Courtney & Jackson as our phenomenal photographers and honestly, shoulders to lean on throughout our entire engagement season. There is TOO much to coordinate already that I cannot imagine having to work with photographers that I would have the slightest pinch of worry for their quality of work. This dream team covered eeeverything and more. Obviously their quality of work had me BEGGING them to shoot our wedding as we would be their first one after the "stay-at-home-order" lifted during COVID-19. Someone actually asked, "If you could choose this one family member to come to your wedding or Courtney & Jackson, who would you choose?" Unashamedly I said my photographers!!!  When these two said, "Yes", I burst into tears of joy and ultimate relief because I just wanted to know that our photography was covered in terms of... everything! Lighting, angles, experience, type of shots, relationship, catching those moments that no one sees, etc. In the time where we weren't sure if they were on board, I talked with 10 other photographers and didn't feel even close to confident trusting anyone else with our BIG DAY!!! I needed a team who I was 100% POSITIVE that they would deliver photos that are above and beyond my imagination. As expected, my photos are absolutely and undeniably breathtaking. I wish I could frame every single one all over my house. For your wedding, better "safest" than sorry. Our wedding photos were not an area we were willing to just let anyone do and I'm eternally grateful for our decision. We had the rarest opportunity to have them throughout our entire season of engagement starting from our proposal evening, our destination engagement shoot and a wedding (originally planned for Italy) re-planned in the middle of a pandemic! The biggest challenge was bringing our guest list down to such a few amount of people during COVID, but in the end, it was DREAM because we got quality time to spend with each person and to truly be present throughout the day. read more

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Courtney is the ABSOLUTE BEST!! Over the years, we've booked her for our engagement, wedding, and family photos. She is always so warm, considerate, and willing to go above and beyond to accommodate us. From being patient with all our family members to exerting tons of energy making funny faces and noises to make our baby laugh, she made each session comfortable and fun. It is invaluable having a photographer like Courtney who we can trust to always have a great experience (and of course take phenomenal photos!). We can't recommend her enough! read more

Courtney and Jackson were hands-down the best investment we made in our wedding. Their photographs capture the moment perfectly and are so bright, natural, authentic, and full of light, while also being tasteful and timeless. Both Courtney and Jackson are so kind, warm, and funny, and go out of their way to make sure you feel comfortable and relaxed in these once-in-a-lifetime photos. They are pros, guiding you to find the best light and positions that are right for you, and go out of their way to make sure you are presenting yourself in the best way possible. On the day of our wedding, Jackson fixed my husband's hair with a comb and gel, and Courtney went out of her way to adjust my hair and dupatta veil repeatedly. Their attention to detail is unparalleled, and they make it so easy to get into the moment with your friends and family, and just have fun! We can't wait to have the opportunity to work with both of them again! read more

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Buckle up, because this review will be pretty long. I refuse to mince words about how amazing Courtney and Jackson are. Would give 10 stars if I could. I hate taking photos. I'm also wildly shy and awkward, and I apparently don't know how to move my body like an actual human being. My (now) wife is also pretty shy. We don't do PDA. Having engagement and wedding photos aounds like it would be a complete nightmare, right? Wrong. Absolutely not the case with Courtney and Jackson. Firstly, the two exude genuineness. I've always assumed that hiring any sort of professional entailed a "strictly business" arrangement. Not here. When the task at hand requires you to be comfortable and intimate with your partner while someone you've just met takes photos of it, it's very easy to feel weird about it. From the very first moment I met Courtney, every fear I had was alleviated. She is WILDLY passionate about getting the best shots for you, and it's obvious in the giddy excitement she expresses in every shot. On the subject of genuineness, I wanted to say that many of our wedding guests felt the same way and expressed similar sentiments. The fact that pretty muxh everyone at our wedding were able to just have real conversations with Courtney and Jackson should signal to you that I'm not being hyperbolic. You will never get tired of hearing, "wow, I just spoke to your photographers for a long time and they are really damn cool." Courtney and Jackson are also absolute pros at what they do with an unbelievable amount of experience. They know exactly how to explain a pose or get you to understand what they're asking for. They are excellent timekeepers and have a clear understanding of what you're looking for. Every interaction both during and before the wedding is exemplary of someone who is truly dedicated and passionate about making sure you have an incredible event documented in exactly the ways you want. If you're on the fence about hiring these two, I hope this essay has convinced you to just do it. Seriously, just do it. read more

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There is simply too much that I can write about Courtney & Jackson, but i'll do my best to condense it down for you.. yes you, I know you're looking for a photographer for whatever occasion, and just went through a million pages on TheKnot so let me help make the decision for you. Go with Photoflood Studio! Photography was one of our top priorities when diving into wedding planning. We were so flustered with all the things needed to be done, but once we got to know C&J and after our engagement shoot, we felt so much relief at what a rockstar duo we were working with. They went above and beyond, helping us with recommendations and answering our non-photography related questions. Regardless of how camera shy you may think you are, C&J makes it a breeze and joy. We genuinely loved the time spent with them and it never felt awkward. They are extremely organized, thorough, and responsive. You can really put your trust in them to work/think on their feet. Amongst the chaos of asian family photo's, C&J effortlessly maneuvered us and our family around, snapped the shots, and still managed to keep us on schedule. It pains me that I can give no more than 5 stars, because C&J deserve that and much more! We're really looking forward to the next opportunity to book a session (: Thank you, Courtney & Jackson for being you. You guys are the absolute best at what you do, keep it up! #lilliotwedding #inlovewiththekoko #steaaaaaaam read more

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I reached out to Courtney as she is a friend of a friend but make no mistake, she is by far the best photographer for your biggest day. I was very nervous trying to figure out how to surprise my then-girlfriend during the proposal and Courtney was extremely flexible during the prep process, helping give ideas and plan for the moment. Most importantly, she did a great job hiding in plain sight for the proposal. For our wedding day, Courtney was awesome snapping the best shots at City Hall. This was extremely important for us as we'd never been there but given her experience, she took us to all the best spots inside City Hall, especially the ones people don't know about. My biggest takeaway working with Courtney is that she is very prepared, keeps you at ease during the entire photo taking process, and most importantly, brings the good vibes on your biggest day! read more

My husband and I are so incredibly lucky to have stumbled across the Photoflood Studio Instagram last year and we are even luckier to have had both Courtney and Jackson travel all the way to Vietnam to photograph our big day in April. People always say that your wedding day is a blur, and it's true. If it weren't for Courtney and Jackson I'm sure many of our wedding's moments would have slipped through our memories. From a pre-wedding photoshoot in Hoi An's Old Town, to getting ready with my mom and bridesmaids, to tearful vows, to wedding party speeches, and to the dancefloor, Courtney and Jackson were there for us not just on our wedding day but in the months leading up to it. They even emailed us guides and tips on how to handle destination wedding planning (something they're quite the experts at!) and made sure to give us our space post-wedding ceremony so we could absorb all of the love from each other, our family, and our friends. Not only that, but they made enormous effort to get to know us as a couple and our little love story -- this was a big thing for us as we wanted someone who could really capture our relationship. Throughout our various photoshoots in the sweltering heat of central Vietnam, my husband and I felt awkward because Courtney had laid the groundwork to make us feel as comfortable around her and the camera as possible (even as a gaggle of tourists cheered us on during ak kiss). We cannot imagine having anyone else as our wedding photographer and are so grateful to have become friends with such a sweet, humble, and amazing couple. read more

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Courtney and Jackson are an incredible duo and I would recommend them without any hesitation! We found Photoflood Studio through theKnot and we are SO grateful to stumble across them. From the first meeting we had with Courtney to our first engagement shoot, we instantly fell in love with her energy and passion for photography. Throughout the process, Courtney was always responsive to all our questions and concerns. She made us feel comfortable, despite the fact that we were quite camera shy. She did an amazing job capturing all our special moments, with a good balance of candid and posed photos. One of our challenges during wedding planning was how to go about our jam packed timeline. However, Courtney gave us some tips and helped ensure us that we would get through everything as best as we can and improvise where needed. When it came wedding day, Courtney and Jackson did an awesome job at keeping an extremely stressful day as organized and composed as possible. Our families were quite demanding and chaotic, however, they were both able to organize everyone in a quick and polite manner. What's also awesome is that we got teaser photos after a week, which kept our wedding buzz going. I cannot stress enough how great Courtney and Jackson are! It really shows that they love what they do and you won't regret hiring them. read more

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We booked Courtney for a very last minute Thursday city hall ceremony maybe 4-5 weeks before the date. Let me tell you. She was kind, helpful and professional from beginning to end. We arranged everything prior to the day of the ceremony entirely through email (Courtney responded to every single one promptly). She gave great recommendations for a makeup artist (Fiona of Urban Beauty Loft was excellent if you're looking!) that I eventually went with. She was an attentive listener and suggested many suitable locations for an outdoor shoot by the water after the ceremony. I felt completely at ease going into the day with Courtney, because she obviously knows her stuff! On the day of, Courtney basically played a coordinator AND a photographer for our group of 13, since none of us had been inside the SF City Hall before. She knew exactly how the process went (checking in, signing paperwork, ceremony at the rotunda, etc.) and where to go, and graciously guided our entire group through the next couple of hours. She knew where to get the best shots and which route to take to beat other groups to the gorgeous balcony on the top floor. Courtney seriously knows this beautiful building inside out! Also, her photography directions were full of humor and joy, we felt completely comfortable being lovey-dovey while she captured it on camera (and I think it shows, see photos). We took photos with our family and friends after the ceremony, and then sent everyone off for a break while we took a few more couple shots. She was so great with everybody, from our parents to our 2yr old niece, it felt like Courtney was part of our group. To end the day, we drove to Chrissy Fields for our second location (per Courtney's suggestion). It was freezing! But so worth it. We got lucky and caught some beautiful light right around Golden Hour. I don't know how we accomplished all that within 3 hours but I'm pretty sure Courtney had 90% to do with it. At the end of the day, husband and I talked about how much we loved that Courtney felt like a friend we invited who also happens to be really good at taking photos. If you're looking for a wedding photographer, look no further, we wholeheartedly recommend her! read more

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Courtney is simply amazing!! Her photography really does speak for itself. She has this special talent that allows her to capture every couple's special moment. When we first saw Courtney's photos on instagram, we instantly fell in love. She has this way with lighting! Her photos look like it came right out of a magazine. When we contacted her, we knew immediately that we wanted to book her. You can tell that she really invests her time into her couples. She really cares about her couples!! Our favorite part about Courtney, other than her photography of course, is her bubbly personality!! She made us feel so unbelievable comfortable. IT felt like she was one of our best friends. You can tell that she loves her job and she LOVES love!! She is so passionate about her job. This was super important to us because she made us feel EVEN more excited about our special day. She made us feel like superstars! Our friends and family could not stop raving about her. Courtney sent us sneak previews of our photos the night of. It was such a nice surprise. Her photos were so beautiful and we loved them all! We can't wait to see the rest! We are so happy and lucky to have Courtney capture our day. We would hire her over and over again. I can't put into words how great Courtney is. Thank you, Courtney! read more

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Courtney and Jackson are the perfect wedding photographers. They're incredibly kind, funny, professional, supportive, and (of course) supremely talented. We chose to invest in an engagement shoot with them in addition to the wedding day, and we're so glad we did. This not only gave us an AMAZING set of photos that aren't just us in our wedding gear, but it also allowed us to really get a rhythm as a picture-taking couple. Courtney and Jackson made us feel so comfortable and cared for...we had a blast with them! Our wedding photos are so beautiful, and this is all thanks to Photoflood Studio. They perfectly captured the story of our love, the details of our day, and the REASON behind our marriage: God's plan for us and HIS love. It's impossible not to gush about Photoflood and their amazing work. If you're on the fence about hiring a photographer, jump on in and choose Photoflood. You'll be so glad you did! read more

Courtney and Jackson were amazing to work with and I wouldn't just recommend them, I'm telling you here that you SHOULD work with them if you're looking for the best people to share your special day with. I originally reached out to these lovely two after they worked with a friend of mine for her and her husband's wedding. They were so fun and engaging [and the sneak peek photos i saw were so beautiful], that I knew we had to work with them if they were free. Throughout the entire process Courtney was incredibly responsive and amazing to work with. My husband and I aren't huge picture takers and tend to avoid the camera, but working with these two the whole thing felt super natural and exciting. Additionally, the pictures we've gotten back are beautiful and do an amazing job of capturing our special day. With wedding planning hindsight is always 20/20 and there are plenty of things that I could have changed, but I can safely say that if I could do things all over again, I'd pick Courtney and Jackson every time. Anyone would be lucky to work with these two. Only 5 stars here, but a solid 10/10! read more

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Courtney and Jackson are unstoppable together! They are fun and easy to shoot with- and have great talent. We were adventurous and decided to do a one day trip from SF to Yosemite for our engagement shoot and they were more than down to go on the trip with us! They are surely dedicated to their work and do so in a fine manner. We loved working with their company- and are so happy with our engagement and wedding photos! Love love love, check them out. read more

Photoflood Studio - One of our favs from our wedding day. This was done in 30 minutes while we snuck out during buffet time and nobody noticed! - Session Photography Near Me

We were referred to Courtney and Jackson by a friend who had booked them for their engagement session/wedding and immediately fell in love with their eye for gorgeous and dramatic backdrops. We were able to schedule an appointment with them but don't think we needed it! The appointment felt more like we were just catching up with old friends and we immediately knew we wanted to book them. Courtney and Jackson are just genuine and down to earth people that make you feel comfortable. They are so sweet and really do their best to work with your circumstances. We opted to also do an engagement session and Courtney was a dream through the process. She helped narrow down locations based off of the vibe I was going for, and I absolutely loved how it turned out. It was the first time my husband and I had been professionally photographed and we were really awkward, but Courtney got us through with lots of laughs and positivity. She even delivered sneak peeks within the day which was awesome!! Needless to say, Courtney and Jackson were rockstars the day of. I had a jam-packed schedule and was running late the morning of, but Courtney and Jackson were on top of things and kept us on track. They were extremely comforting the day of and never rushed us or skipped a beat when our ducks weren't in a row. They were so good at going with the flow and were always prepared. They also went above and beyond to make our families and guests feel comfortable as well. I even got comments afterwards about how much everyone loved them! Courtney and Jackson truly care about their clients, so book them for a wonderful experience! read more

Courtney was such a pleasure to work with on our engagement and wedding day photos! It's evident that she has refined her process over many years of experience of photographing weddings. She is so friendly, and her bright and fun personality definitely helped to ease our discomfort in front of the camera. I highly recommend the engagement shoot to get to know her and get comfortable being on camera before the big day. It ended up raining the entire week that we were scheduled to shoot our engagement photos. Rather than postponing the photos, we decided to move forward getting indoor shots at SF City Hall and SF Moma. Courtney was happy to accommodate us and really made the best of it. The photos turned out beautifully. Luckily, it was clear skies on our wedding day, and Courtney and Lindsay made a perfect day even more enjoyable. We have tons of beautiful photos to remember that day for the rest of our lives. I highly recommend working with her to capture your special day! read more

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We hired Courtney and Jackson for our engagement and wedding photos and what can I say besides the fact that they are amazing people to work with! They are incredibly engaging, funny, and personable. They made my husband and I feel relaxed and comfortable during both our sessions. I was really drawn to their style while viewing the options from my planner and I am so glad that we went with them! Our engagement photos are absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to get all our wedding photos back! Thank you so much Courtney and Jackson for all your hard work, your dedication, and your neverending energy and enthusiasm. We had the best time with both of you and are so happy that you will be forever a part of our love story. Thank you! read more

We are so glad that we went with Photoflood Studio! Courtney photographed our wedding beautifully. She was wonderful with all of our guests and with us, too. Her upbeat and warm personality shined through as she took photos before, during, and after our ceremony. Also, she was very responsive via email as well as in person which helped us to feel cared for in this hectic wedding planning process. Courtney brainstormed potential areas near our wedding location to take photos pre-ceremony and we ended up at a stunning spot. She captured touching moments at our wedding as well as funny ones. We along with our family and friends have enjoyed viewing our wedding photos. We would highly recommend her to our friends and family and to anyone who wants a remarkable photographer for their wedding, engagement, or just because. read more

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Courtney and Jackson are AMAZING. The dream team. They are this lovable, dynamic couple who makes you feel so comfortable that you forget that a camera is pointed at you. My husband and I are both super awkward taking photos together and we do not know how to pose at all. So naturally, we were really nervous about both our engagement shoot and our wedding photos. Good thing we found Courtney and Jackson! Courtney's bubbly personality and funny commentary really made us feel more comfortable and helped loosen us up. She would give us direction but also encouraged us to be our natural selves. By the end of the shoot, we were doing "Instagram worthy" poses. Or at least Courtney was able to edit it to look that way. By the middle of the session, we were looking forward to what pose we would do next. After the shoot, my husband actually said he had fun. Jackson was also amazing. Throughout the wedding, the groomsmen and my husband would not stop raving about how cool he was! My husband always looks extremely stiff and rarely ever smiles for pictures, but Jackson was able to make the impossible happen. Jackson was able to loosen my husband up and found ways to make him laugh and smile. Not only were they fun to shoot with, but Courtney was so quick in editing and sending back photos! To my surprise, Courtney gave me a few edited sneak peaks the next day! The rest of the fully edited pictures came not long after. I was expecting mostly awkward pictures and maybe a handful of good ones that we can post. But ALL the photos were AMAZING! We LOVED every single photo. We could not believe how Courtney was able to make my husband and I look so good. In addition to photo services, Courtney was always available if you needed suggestions or advice about vendors. Also, she would check in on us every so often and offer bits of advice throughout the whole wedding planning process. As someone who feels awkward and camera shy, I can honestly say from experience that Courtney and Jackson are the photographers for you. I 1000% recommend Courtney and Jackson for any photography needs. They are the absolute BEST!!! read more

Although my fiance and I decided on a different route which is totally unrelated to PhotoFlood Studio, I still wanted to leave a review because of how kind Courtney is. From the moment I contacted Photoflood Studio, Courtney has been so helpful and kind. She would reply in such a timely manner and when I did not hear from her, we received a notification she was out of office, which was amazing. The friendly service at Photoflood Studio is incredible and I will definitely refer them to our friends and family! read more

We booked Courtney for our engagement photos and it was the best decision we made! When we started looking into photographers, we had no idea what to expect but working with her was a dream! Right from the initial email exchanges, the quick intro call, planning locations and schedules down to the actual photoshoot and regular post-session updates - things could not have been more smoother and stress-free :)  We were really nervous about posing for photos but Courtney made us feel very comfortable and all her tips on how to pose were so helpful. Her cheery, excited and happy-go-lucky attitude made us feel completely relaxed and helped us truly enjoy the process. She took into consideration our comfort level, our own ideas for pictures and she made sure that every element of the shot was was perfect. She sent us a sneak peek the very next morning. We were blown away by how quickly she delivered and the quality of her work. If you are searching for a photographer for your wedding or photoshoot, the most important things you need to look for are: their work ethic, whether they stick to their delivery deadlines and how comfortable they make you and your partner feel throughout the process (not just during the shoot). Courtney met all these criteria and in fact went above and beyond to make our engagement photoshoot a memorable, fun-filled experience. Although the engagement photos were just one part of our wedding journey, it set the tone for the rest of our journey. That's exactly what you need in a photographer, someone who can help capture one of the most important moments in your life and I would absolutely recommend Courtney for that! read more

Courtney and Jackson are a dream come true. When my now husband and I first met them last year when looking to hire a photographer for our wedding, we knew immediately that we had found the right people. Courtney and Jackson's work speaks for itself, but as people they are so down-to-earth, caring, professional, and on top of their sh*t! The day of our wedding, not only did they capture BEAUTIFUL photos, they also coordinated our day, kept us moving and on track, and popped in here or there to remind us to relax, eat, and have fun. I highly, highly recommend them for any of your photography needs. I feel truly grateful to have worked with them! read more

Its a rare thing to have your photographers become some of your sweetest friends. Courtney and Jackson went from photographers capturing our proposal, to friends throughout our engagement, to family capturing our wedding. Being a photographer myself, booking someone for my wedding was always a thought that terrified me; I couldn't imagine who I could hand over the reins with, to trust on the most important day of my life. But after having Courtney capture the secret proposal my fiance (now husband) set up, it was the most incredible experience; to which her presence and joy only added to. We didn't feel like "our moment" was stolen from us by having a photographer there, we felt so connected to each other and also to her, and the photos she captured are EPIC. OF COURSE we booked Courtney and Jackson for our wedding. They were so loved and adored by everyone at our wedding. Everyone kept talking about how cool our photographers were! Courtney and Jackson were so thorough and made sure they captured absolutely every single part of our wedding day, even more so the parts that were so meaningful and special to us. They added NO stress to the day at all, they worked with our coordinator flawlessly, knew our timeline in and out, and also- which I realized is such an important skill- they knew when to divert from the timeline in order to prioritize a special moment that was happening, and make sure it wasn't interrupted for the sake of the "timeline." I am so in awe over the photos, and am totally able to relive the best day of my life because of how much and how well they captured it. I am so thankful to have had them at our wedding. You end up spending your entire wedding day with your photographers, which is a super huge deal- and it is so worth it to book not just great visionaries, but amazing friends that will celebrate with you the entire day, bringing you back to the moment- helping you pause, take it in, look around, and be present in the moment. I am so thankful to have had them at our wedding. Thank you Courtney and Jackson. read more

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WOW.... where to even begin with this glowing review for Courtney and Jackson of Photoflood Studios. These two changed our entire wedding experience for the best, and we couldn't be more thankful that we selected them as our photographers.  When we started the wedding planning process, it was overwhelming and a little intimidating, especially when we started looking at vendor prices here in the Bay Area. But, my husband and I both knew that we wanted to spend the money on a quality photographer because the photos are something we will have forever. When we started browsing photographers, we didn't feel connected to anyone's work until we saw C+J's website. I instantly knew that this is who I wanted, and it didn't take much convincing to get my husband on board. We were fortunate to have had C+J recommended to us by our wedding planner, and out of the 3-5 recommendations she made, Photoflood Studio stole the show. The biggest challenge that we faced in our wedding planning process was finding the big ticket vendors: wedding planner, photographer, caterer, florist, and DJ. It felt SO good to check photographer off our list early in the game. One thing I loved was that Courtney met us in person to discuss our visions and just to get to know each other before we committed to a contract (it's a big commitment, people!) and from that first meeting in the Twitter Market, when Courtney was wearing her funfetti sweatshirt and we saw her bubbly personality, I knew that this was meant to be. I emailed her within 48 hours that we wanted to work together, and the rest is history. My husband and I decided we could not afford a videographer, so instead we knew we wanted two photographers. BEST. DECISION. EVER. Courtney and Jackson handled our engagement session and wedding day so seamlessly, it was like they'd been taking our pictures our whole lives! And, we had never had professional pictures taken before! But, I read online that engagement photos are a good warmup and practice for wedding pictures (highly recommend engagement pictures for anyone who is unsure). Another brilliant decision, because after our engagement photos we were so ready for the wedding! Our engagement session was magical and the first time we saw Courtney and Jackson working together. These two are the epitome of a dream team. We were nervous for our engagement pictures, but they made us feel so comfortable and so confident. We had the best time and they captured us in such a raw and beautiful way. We left our engagement session as BFFS, and we were so excited to see them again at our wedding! They took the time to go to the venue ahead of time and scope out some great locations for our bridal party and newly wed shots. C+J were HUGE proponents to making our wedding day a success. They transformed into photographer/time keepers/event planners - I think they are super heroes!!! Our wedding experience was so flawless with them capturing our special day. We requested a "mega selfie" with us and all our guests, and they made that happen!  We snuck off during dinner for the sunset newly wed shots, and they personally drove us around chasing the sunset. It's inexplicable how wonderful these people are. They are so much more than talented photographers, and we are so fortunate to now call them friends.  Something else that was really important is that even with all of their photoshoots and other clients, Courtney ALWAYS responded to my emails in a timely manner. She was so on it, and that made me feel really valued and heard. I appreciated that so much, because I was a nervous bride who didn't know what I was getting into. The fact that I always got an email response in a timely fashion was huge brownie points in my book. AND, they send you sneak peeks!! Literally the day after our engagement shoot and wedding day, they sent us a bunch of sneak peeks! There is literally nothing better than getting a taste of your special memories to hold you over until the full gallery is ready. If you are on the fence about photographers, know that your time with C+J of Photoflood Studios will be one of the best parts of your wedding. They want to capture you and your partner as you are, and will never make you feel posed, uncomfortable, or phony. I could write a book about these two and how incredible they made our wedding day. But I'll stop here and just make one final point: Hire them....You will not regret it!!! read more

I'm shocked that Photoflood Studio and Courtney has not been reviewed on here yet. She is AWESOME! She was referred by someone who wasn't available to photograph the wedding. We requested a 2nd photographer, which she provided and that person was outstanding as well. We had them running all over the place, but Courtney and her fellow photographer were amazingly patient and professional the entire time. She (they) captured moments that I'm very, very impressed with. All the photos are creative, unique and stunning - everyone loves them. Be patient because she takes a TON of photos, so she still needs ample time to sort through and organize them all, but they are well worth the wait. Not only do I highly recommend Photoflood Studio, but I'm happy that there still are wedding photographers out there that truly love what they do. Thank you Courtney! read more

Jackson and Courtney were great to work with. We were a part of the wedding party and they were very professional. Jackson came to shoot the guys as they prepped and Courtney the girls. I would recommend Photoflood to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. read more

Courtney was phenomenal. Kind, energetic, organized, and most of all insanely talented. She made us feel comfortable and look great. Even our guests were raving about her at the reception! We even got a sneak peek within the week, which turned out more wonderful than I ever could have hoped for--we look like we belong in a fabulous magazine! I can't stress how awesome Courtney was and how lucky we were to have her spend the day with us. read more

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This review is very late but Courtney and Jackson are seriously the most amazing people and photographers you will ever meet!! We had our wedding in August 2020 and had so many ups and downs with planning and replanning secondary to the pandemic; however, Courtney and Jackson were so patient, kind, and understanding with all of our back and forth planning. Eventually, my husband and I settled on having a micro wedding. Although it wasn't the day we initially planned for, we can honestly say we had the most incredible day surrounded by so much love!! Courtney and Jackson captured so many moments that make my heart soooooo happy!! For any couple looking for amazing photographers, Courtney and Jackson are the BEST!!! read more

I couldn't of been happier with Courtney and her husband as our wedding photographers! They are such awesome people and even traveled all the way to Hawaii with us for our engagement photos! They have this nonstop ability to make you laugh even though your jaw is sore and you've never smiled so much in your life. They have such high energy that I even have a hard time keeping up! One of best vendors that we chose at our wedding. I couldn't be happier. read more

After getting our venue for our wedding, we knew we wanted to secure a photographer. I found Photoflood Studio through Instagram as I was looking at photos shot at our venue. I fell in love with one photo and started to creep on Courtney. I showed my now husband her Instagram like a fan girl and we both agreed we loved all her photos and decided to DM her. She was very quick to respond. I realized we had a lot of mutual friends as her husband, Jackson went to Cal Poly SLO as well. Of course, I wanted to do my due diligence and asked our mutual friends what they thought, and they all spoke very highly of Courtney. We e-mailed back and forth and decided to meet up for boba. We went right when boba opened before the holiday shopping rush in Union Square. Right away, my now husband and I felt super comfortable with Courtney and Jackson and felt like we were long time friends. They are both super personable, yet professional. We hung out for hours just chatting. It was very important for us to feel very comfortable with our wedding photographers. My husband isn't that into photos taken of him, but after our engagement shoot, he said he actually enjoyed it! Courtney made us feel super comfortable and her spunky and positive personality kept us going through the windy and cold evening! Her commentary during the session makes me laugh just thinking of it, but that't exactly what you want- to be natural in your photos! Throughout the year of planning, Courtney was always super responsive and gave us a lot of tips and vendor recommendations! Prior to the wedding, she had us fill out a questionnaire for our wedding day asking details of our wedding party and family members. She was very organized, even color coordinating the Google Doc. Fast forward to the wedding day, Courtney and Jackson arrived early and were ready to go! They started off with photographing the details while we continued getting ready. They are such a great team, they worked flawlessly with our coordinator throughout the day and checked in on us periodically. They are both very detail oriented and want to make sure they get the best shot! You know they really care about their work and are very professional. They make every moment seem natural and are super fun to be around. We genuinely wanted to just talk to them the whole time while doing portraits, they are just so fun! It was also very important for us to enjoy time with our guests during cocktail hour, they both kept with the schedule and moved along through family portraits diligently! Post wedding, they already sent us a bunch of sneak peek photos within the week! We were so excited to see all the amazing photos, they captured the day so perfectly! If you are trying to find photographers for your wedding that are fun to hang out with and take great photos, you found them! They are the dynamic duo, both so talented and skillful. Many of our guests only had great things to say about the couple! Choose photographers that you want to spend the day with, because they are honestly the guests you spend the most time with! They felt like friends we invited that liked to take pictures of us. I could write on and on about how great they are and why you should choose them, but i'll leave with these final words-your wedding photos are a lifetime, and they will do the job well! We highly recommend choosing Courtney and Jackson to be your wedding photographers! read more

The biggest challenge we faced in our wedding planning were all the logistics of bringing a multi-cultural and geographical family together and of course sticking to a budget! These challenges made us feel overwhelmed at times, and we really needed a team of wedding vendors that had the right positivity and energy, and realized just how special wedding really was to us and our guests. I first met Courtney at an ice cream parlor... and she had the most cheerful, upbeat, open personality ever. After we hired Courtney and Jackson, we knew that we could trust that our pictures would turn out amazing AND that we'd enjoy having them near us on such a special day. Our wedding experience with Courtney and Jackson was phenomenal. I do not even hesitate to say that they basically became part of our family! Their presence had a special impact on us and everybody involved in the wedding process and day of! Plus, the photos are like straight out of a magazine. :) My hope is that these two will always be around to help us capture future life events or special moment in our lives. If you're thinking about hiring Photoflood Studio, you don't have to look any further and know you can totally trust these two! read more

I hired Courtney and Jackson to covertly photograph my proposal to my fiance after I was referred to them by another photographer. It turned out to be a wet and rainy San Francisco day, but they were such troopers and the photos turned out AMAZING! Without a second thought we hired them to photograph our Napa wedding. They are so nice and professional. They made the entire experience of taking staged photos very effortless and the pictures have turned out great! We couldn't be happier. They could easily charge a lot more for the high quality work they produce. I would highly recommend them for anyone looking for a photographer. read more

We hired Courtney to do a post-wedding bridal shoot. Somehow our wedding photographer didn't get any photos of just me (the bride). I was so bummed when I realized that after the wedding, but then so happy I had the chance to work with Courtney to fix the oversight. She helped us find a way to do the bridal shoot as well as some fun pictures of my husband and I. Her energy was so fun and light and caring and made the whole experience incredibly joyful. She made me feel like a million dollars - both in my wedding dress and later with my husband for a more casual shoot. I loved how many different spots she picked out for photos and how she struck such a nice balance between giving us suggestions on how to pose and letting things happen more naturally. The photos we got were above and beyond - both in number and in quality. I would recommend Courtney to every bride. You can see how passionate she is about the work she does and it's so contagious. She'll get you great photos and she'll fill your special day with such happiness. read more