We followed this business from their previous location across from Safeway in San Mateo…read more Not only do they take excellent photos, they are HARD workers, while always being incredibly patient and courteous. Also, very experienced and knowledgeable! Highly recommend.

I came here to get my passport photos taken. I was told it is $15.99 for 2 physical photos or…read more$25.99 for digital photos. Since I was renewing my passport online, I asked for the digital photos. The nice man let me use the mirror to make sure my hair was how I liked it, and then took a few headshots. What was uncomfortable for me was that his dog was in the store and kept licking my knee while I was sitting for the photos (1 star off). I have never seen pets roam free in a place of business. The photos were okay -- they fit the right dimensions required by the U.S. Passport Service. There were two photos that I sort of liked, and ultimately chose one of the two. The man told me they would be e-mailed to me. After I got home, I only saw one photo in my e-mail. When I asked for the second one, he said $25.99 is for only 1 digital photo, so I felt kind of ripped off (1 star off)...why would 1 digital photo cost more than 2 physical photos? I should have just had a friend take a digital photo for me in front of a white background with my phone. The process was fast for sure, but maybe too fast. $25.99 for 5 minutes and you only get 1 photo.

I was so glad to find this family operated cottage business. I needed an inferior 3 x 5 snapshot…read morecropped and enlarged to an 8 x 10 for a memorial service and could not get a quality picture at any of the local printing shops who produced a harsh, grainy, off-color image. Ron and Maureen did an outstanding job of re-scanning, balancing and printing my enlargement and made it something to display and admire permanently. Thank you very much!!!

I came here when I wanted to get some large prints made of very old photographs I have. I didn't…read morewant digital; I wanted "real" photos on paper. They made 3 negatives and then blew up the photos for me. They turned out great, I love them! They were really nice here. Its a small family run business and they really listened to what I wanted. Definitely recommend this place!

Working with Vivian at High Tea Photography was such a great and seamless experience. From the…read moremoment I initially contacted to her until we received our edited photos, she was attentive, flexible and extremely helpful in thinking of anything my mom brain was overlooking. She made the session fun and comfortable, even while working with a toddler that hates picture taking. My family and I are were beyond happy with the final outcome!!

We had Vivian photograph our studio maternity and newborn photoshoot. She really is a wizard with…read morethe photos she captures. What we liked best about her was how patient and communicative she was leading up to photo day and during the shoot itself. She teaches you how to pose if you need guidance and shares tips for someone who is generally camera shy. We didn't feel pressured or uncomfortable and she handled a 10 day old newborn with ease, allowing us time to feed or pump. She maintained a clean and professional environment, sanitizing regularly and wore a mask the entire duration. You're also able to utilize some of the dresses or props she has for your photos. At the end of the session you'll get to select your photos for edit and she really listens and reconfirms with you the editing you'd like done. We highly recommend her as a photographer for both maternity and newborn photos because the photos will be a cherished snapshot of the moment but the experience made it that much more memorable.

I am a low-tech type and so happy to have found Mikhail. Most of the people I tried did not want…read moreto do a simple one shot project. Mikhail worked with me to design and photoshop a generational page to use in an old style photo album I am putting together for my grandkids. He shared his expertise with me and saw my project through to a very successful conclusion. I was delighted with the quality of his work, his pricing and his suggestions that saved me money in the long run.

I used Michael's Photoshop services multiple times and every single time the project was done…read moresuperbly with great results and a nice visual appeal. My main needs were creating Photoshop illustrations and retail banners creation for our company. He would create a file, tweak it, adjust the colors and images to our liking and always stayed on time and within proposed budget. He helped us with mobile application set up as well. Some graphic work, product photography, creation of eye catchy posters and flyers. I also used his services for my personal use - primarily photo restoration. It was amazing to see the final results of my grand, grand, grand parents photos which we thought were pretty much gone to come back to live and in color! Awesomely done at a very reasonable cost. It's easy to communicate with with guy. We did all necessary changes via email or phone. The quality of the design and Photoshop work is fantastic but the best part is the pricing - very cost effective. I highly recommend Michael's creative side. His skills are proven and solid.

This review is massively overdue. I'm a former frequent flyer here, and I have to say TIF is my…read moreall-time favorite one-stop shop for anything photographic in the Bay Area. I started coming here six years ago to augment the lab time and instruction I was getting in school. Their darkroom was my happy place for a long time and was fairly priced. What impressed me the most about their gorgeous space was that they encouraged clients to get their work off their screens and onto the walls. Literally, any time I had a question about anything related to photography or printing, Stuart, Ed, Constance, Chrysta, or Nathan would make the time for me and help me out or give me feedback. I enjoyed printing there and always left feeling inspired because they were so kind, knowledgeable, and professional. If you'd like to learn about photography, I highly recommend checking out their services, classes, and workshops. I wish I could give them more than five stars!

A a small business owner I have never left another business a bad review, but this experience was…read moreunacceptable. My artwork was mishandled and the finished product I had hired them for was poorly executed and unusable. I had to take it to a qualified business afterwards who confirmed they did not do a good job. When I raised the issue, the owner and staff were dismissive, refused a refund, and ignored multiple emails and calls. Their unprofessional behavior was bizarre and astonishing. They clearly aren't equipped to handle valuable artwork. Save yourself the headache and take your projects elsewhere.

Poorly run operation. Waited over an hour in line to see Santa on pet night at the Hillsdale Mall…read morein San Mateo with a dog and child to then only to be told that Santa is leaving and won't be back for 45 minutes (this is 45 minutes into the event). Instead of supplying a back fill or a solution to the problem, the staff then proceeds to sit down and take a break rather than addressing people's concerns.

The gentleman I spoke with was a kind and very professional person. With all the horrible people in…read morebusiness today this was a breath of fresh air. I will always go here for all my entertainment needs. And I think you should too.

I'm truly delighted to share my experience working with Sandy! Her communication was wonderful from…read morethe very beginning, from arranging the appointment and customizing the scene setup to sending the photos. Everything went so smoothly. I am really impressed by her talent with infants and children; she was fantastic with my newborn and my 2-year-old. Her ability to craft stunning scenes is also incredible. And when it comes to her photography and editing skills, they are truly outstanding--just look at the edited photos, they're absolutely stunning! You won't be disappointed with Clairbare Studios and Sandy's gift for capturing beautiful, lasting memories of your little ones.

Sandy is extremely talented, patient, and amazing! She is very safe with posing newborns and…read morecaptured amazing photos of my kids (even when they don't cooperate!). We have gotten newborn photos for 2 kids, and cake smash photos, and will definitely return for future family photos as my kids grow. Thank you Sandy!

I booked a surprise Mother's Day photoshoot with Sugarbaby Photography for my wife with our…read morenewborn. It just happened to be on her actual birthday as well! Jaimie was also kind enough to recommend a hair & make up place near their studio. That way my wife was able to just relax and enjoy her day. Jaimie and Stanley took care of us right away, and our little guy was easygoing around them. All of the pictures came out really good and my wife loves them! We'll definitely be booking more sessions with Sugarbaby in the future. Thanks again!

Stanley did our baby's first birthday photography. I'm very pleased with the photos and the…read morememories he captured he was punctual, professional, creative, and exactly knew how to get the baby to pay attention and smile! His photos will always keep the sweet memories of that day alive! Highly recommended!

This was our first time taking holiday family portraits and I am SO happy with how everything…read moreturned out. The photographer was super accommodating to our 2 year old son and made sure our photos turned out great. He provided us so many props and made sure the background looked perfect for our photos. Will definitely be coming back here for photo shoots!

I had an excellent experience with Beauty and the Cutie. I booked my family's holiday portraits and…read morewanted studio photos. We've done outdoor photos before, so I wanted non-festive studio photos. My studio session included me, my husband, and...my two-year-old son. He can be unpredictable. He can be a really ON or really OFF. I'd spoken to him all week about photos and he practiced smiling and posing. I crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. Wellllll, picture day was his OFF day. He decided to be a real two-year-old. He was A LOT! Our photographer, Chung, had the patience of a saint. I didn't think we'd get any good photos! Our session was about 40 minutes or so and Chung tried his best to get many photos. True to his word, the gallery was available to me by 8am the following day. WOW! When he said the gallery would be available the next day, I was thinking wayyyyy at the end of the day. Nope! My gallery was available a little after 8. Nice! I had a great experience with Chung and Beauty and the Cutie. I think you will, too!