My family and I just finished up a family/sibling/newborn session with Lori, and without even…read morehaving seen the photos yet, the experience alone was amazing! Lori has such a fun, friendly, and upbeat personality, which greeted us upon entrance to her adorable studio. She even had our newborn baby's name written on the sign outside to welcome us, which I regrettably forgot to take a picture of. :( We knew to plan for about a three hour session, as all of the information we needed to prepare was sent by Lori via email as well as conveniently available on her website. Lori was so patient and really took her time in order to get the best shots- immediately recommending that the baby be fed so she would be sleepy for photos. Watching Lori at work was inspiring- so meticulous in her posing of the family and baby, making sure that every last hair was in place and every little detail was captured. She was also great about ensuring adequate time for diaper changes and nursing, understanding that these elements are critical in the ability to capture a beautiful photograph. I'm beyond excited to see the final resulting images, and overall extremely happy with our decision to work with Lori in capturing such a precious time in our lives- the welcoming of our newborn daughter. It's no wonder that she was voted Pleasanton's Best Photographer for two years in a row! She is deserving of both awards and so much more! Thank you, Lori!

This review has been a long time coming. Lori is phenomenal! She captured my wedding in June of…read morethis year and I was so grateful to have found her through my venue's list of preferred vendors. She was shocked that I hired her having only looked at her portfolio, but I knew from the photos she had of another wedding at my venue that she would do a great job. And after our initial conversation I knew she would be perfect! She's a professional through and through. I appreciate her working with my husband who is camera shy and managing to document beautiful moments with our chaotic (but sweet) families. I know we made her nervous because we were pretty laid back and I am so appreciative she kindly made us take certain photos even though we said they were not important. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

I was looking for a photographer in the Brentwood area as a graduation gift for my niece. She was…read moregraduating high school, and I wanted to make this moment extra special for her. I came across Kree's Yelp page because of how close she was, but what really stood out was her website--the caliber and vibrancy of her photos were incredible. I knew right away she'd be a perfect fit for capturing my niece, both in her cap and gown and in her super colorful prom dress (which I was confident Kree could do justice!). From the moment I reached out, Kree was super responsive and easy to communicate with. The contract was simple and straightforward, pricing was fair and the breakdown of her packages were awesome. and she helped us agree on a time and location that worked perfectly, not far from our house either, which was a huge plus. On the day of the shoot, Kree arrived right on time and immediately made my niece feel comfortable. Since it was my niece's first time being professionally photographed, I appreciated how Kree guided her with poses and gave her direction to bring out her best angles. She was friendly, patient, and made the whole experience fun. We received the edited photos about two weeks later, and they were amazing, better than I could have imagined. Kree truly captured my niece's personality and the significance of the moment. Highlights for me: super responsive communication, an easy-to-understand contract, a convenient location, her friendly demeanor, and of course, the beautiful final photos. Thanks so much Kree!!!

My family and I love Kree photography. I did my graduation photoshoot with Kree and it was the…read moresmoothest experience of my life! She's so sweet and knows exactly what to do and how to tell you how to do it. If I need more photos for anything I would come to her!

If you are looking for an AMAZING family photographer, look no further. I've worked with several…read moreprofessional photographers over the years (maternity, engagement, wedding), so I know quality when I see it. Xinlei is truly one of the best I've ever worked with. I've already recommended her to several friends--and will continue to do so. I reached out to Xinlei in a bit of a panic, hoping to capture newborn photos at home. Thankfully, she was available and offered a wonderful "Watch Me Grow" package that included sessions at newborn (added fee), 6 months, and 12 months. I really wanted newborn photos in our home so we could include our two dogs and remember this special chapter--bringing our baby home to our San Francisco house. Like any new mom, I was overwhelmed. The day of the shoot was pure chaos--baby had a blowout, peed on the bed, skipped her nap, and I wasn't fully ready when Xinlei arrived. But Xinlei was so calm, patient, and reassuring. She made us feel completely at ease, even when everything felt messy. I genuinely thought there was no way we got any good photos from that session. But when the gallery came back, I was blown away. The photos were stunning. They beautifully captured our new family--full of warmth and love. You'd never guess how hectic that day really was. The 6- and 12-month shoots were just as smooth. Xinlei was consistently kind, creative, and patient--and the photos were incredible every time. I've received so many compliments, and I can't wait to work with her again. If you're even thinking about booking her, do it. You won't regret it! Also her pricing is very reasonable!!

I would absolutely recommend Xinlei for professional family photos and am / will continue to be a…read morehappy returning customer! Her photography, service, and friendship are top quality. As a new mom, who delivered 5 weeks early, I was disappointed not to have had a chance for a maternity shoot and overwhelmed trying to research accommodating photographers whose work I loved. After 3 months with a preemie we were finally ready and Xinlei was recommended by a close friend. She was amazing!! We selected her "Watch Me Grow" package that included sessions at newborn (she allowed us to do this at 3 months), 6 months, and 12 months. I really wanted my daughter's photos in our home so we could include our puppy and the brand new home we had just moved into. On zero sleep, still struggling to "feel like myself", realizing I had only selected outfits for the baby, and forgetting to eat... Xinlei was exactly who we needed. She came with bringing baked goods from Paris Baguette for my husband and I (hangry husband would not make for a good shoot! Haha), loved on our attention-starved puppy, and was so patient when our daughter feel asleep / had to take a milk break in the middle of the shoot. We laughed the whole time, got to know each other, and all felt so at ease! She even included my mother who was visiting in a few photos - something so special to us. The gallery (for all our sessions) blew us away. The photos were beautiful, captured our growing little family... and she even included a few fun blooper pictures (a given with a newborn, 6m, or 1 yr old) for laughs! We also looked forward to our sessions. Xinlei is so thoughtful, patient, and deliver beautiful quality work. I would highly recommend!!

Flo took my portrait photos, and this was my first time ever so I had hesitations but she was…read moreamazing. She helped settle, manage my kid in between, made me comfortable and I felt good throughout the session. I was confident she knew what she was doing and when I did see the end results I was impressed. I couldn't believe I could get that in a portrait photo but she helped me achieve this nice portrait that was I was able to use and didn't need any editing. she knew lighting, poses, keeping it minimalistic was also okay with her

Flo did an absolutely EXCELLENT job on our newborn photos. She was kind, patient, VERY good with…read moreour baby (baby was a bit fussy that day), and just generally an enjoyable person to be around! She came to our house to take the photographs, was on-time and extremely organized. Most notably, Flo was unflappable during our session -- at one point I even got a bloody nose that dripped on a quilt that she brought with her to use as a prop -- Flo was not phased at all and very kind about it! She had great communication around the entire editing process and got us our final album very quickly! Our photos are beautiful! I would absolutely use her again - great experience!

Our experience with Dani was so great! We are new parents and weren't aware of how far in advance…read morewe were supposed to book a newborn photographer (months in advance apparently!). We reached out to Dani when our baby girl was 12 days old and she was able to squeeze us in 4 days later! She was very flexible in the scheduling process, which we very much appreciated being brand new first time parents. She was also very professional and her studio had everything we could need! From all the props, swaddles, costumes, baby accessories ... to a changing table and extra diapers in the restroom for baby! Her photographs were also beyond what I could have expected. She even made me look refreshed despite how I was feeling at the time, having had very little sleep. Overall, would highly recommend!! We will for sure be returning for our girl's future milestone sessions! Thank you, Dani!

I definitely recommend coming to Dani for your baby photos and family photos!…read more When it came to booking these photo shoots she was very quick to respond. Prices vary on the photo shoot that you would like and all of her prices are posted right on her website. I love the transparency! So far I have done my maternity shoot, my baby's new born, and my baby's 1 year photo shoot! Dani is patient and kind which is definitely helpful when working with little one! She has plenty of wraps and baby outfits to choose from. She has her own studio in downtown Nile's but is also willing to shoot outdoors which is nice. Her style of photography is definitely what drew me to her and I wasn't let down.

This is my second review for an Image Light class. I just took the Composition for Photography…read moreclass and loved it. Terry presents the elements of composition not only from the more predictable attention to depth of field and such but, from a more technical, scientific side of what makes a image more appealing. He presents how old master artists used mathematics Golden Ratio to construct their paintings and then shows you how you can apply these same principles to improve your photographs. Although it is a different class, you still get the same Terry. He is engaged, patient, attentive and makes the class light and fun. He encourages questions and does not bog you down with photography jargon that you might not even know. You can't go wrong with Terry!

Great instructor! I…read morefound Terry via Groupon and am glad I got a chance to attend his Advance Basics course. I was slightly skeptical when Terry mentioned he would be going through some of the more fundamental topics of how to use your DSLR but was pleasantly surprised when I found that I had a lot to take away from the course. The class itself was a smaller setting which was really nice. It took place at Terry's Image Light Photography Studio. It ended up being one other person and myself making the class more engaging and interactive. Terry went through the class at a comfortable pace, made it interactive by having us use our cameras during specific topics to reinforce learnings and happily answered the numerous questions I threw at him. Overall, it was a great foundational course for those just getting into photography or for those needing a refresher (like myself). I plan to take his Exposure class in the near future.

My grandson goes to Itty Bitty Childcare in Dublin. Brooke just did their Christmas photos and I…read morewas blown away! She isn't your typical school photographer, capturing just the smiling image of your child. She also captured Luka's personality! She didn't wait until the kids all settled down, she got them being themselves. Her work is beautiful, natural and heartwarming. Everyone should schedule a sitting (or lying or jumping) with Brooke. You won't be sorry. Linda Patton Pellett (Luka's Nana)

We hired Brooke for both maternity and newborn shoots, and will without a doubt hire for future…read morefamily photo needs! She helped me select Sycamore Grove Park for our maternity shoot--I'm so grateful for the suggestion as the photos turned out so dreamy! She came to our home for the newborn shoot and captured our little guy so perfectly. The best part of working with Brooke is her ability to put you at ease in front of the camera. Brooke, thank you for capturing such a special time in our lives! We will treasure these photos forever.

Such a wonderful experience working with her for our baby boy's newborn and 100-day sessions. She…read moreis incredibly talented, yet so humble, warm, patient, and genuinely caring. Every time we enter her studio, she is always so open to welcoming our ideas and has this beautiful ability to give life to exactly what we have envisioned with her creative touch as a surprise. She never rushes the session and makes our little one and our entire family feel completely comfortable and welcomed . Even with our additional editing requests, she has always been so kind and accommodating. Truly a lovely person and a gifted photographer--we'll cherish these memories for a lifetime.

Sandy is creative, professional, and truly knows how to make each session special. We have had the…read morepleasure of working with her for both maternity and newborn photoshoots, and every experience has been wonderful. She is so gentle and careful when posing newborns, which made us feel completely comfortable and confident. We look forward to work with her again.

This is late review but well deserved! Olga took amazing…read morepictures of my family in the summer. It was a gift to my parents for their 40th anniversary and the pictures were superb!!She made the process easy and was pretty good with my toddler to get some amazing shots of her too. I didn't know what I was doing with the outfits and she guided me with what might look nice and cohesive too - and it's a small thing, but it shows in the pictures. I didn't feel need to enhance any picture and we ended up getting the entire gallery. Thank you for such a special memory!

As a first time mom, research on the best products for your newborn is no easy task. I wanted to…read moremake sure I found the best, professional, kind and high quality first newborn photographer in the bay area. I came across Olgas instagram page and read all YElP reviews and let me tell you the reviews dont lie! From the beginning Olga was quick to respond and provide fast availability for my 3 week old and family to take our first family photos. She came to my home on time and was responsive with texts. Any questions I had she was quick to respond. She handled our precious baby so well, swaddled her and put her to sleep faster than I can! The pictures were done in the comfort of our home and she brought everything! As a new time mommy having 1 less thing to prepare for is amazing! She took so many photos and provided so many options and was in and out! Also her prices are the best for the high quality and amazing experience you"ll be gettting. Thank you Olga for making this experience a lasting memory for our new and growing family!

We had an engagement shoot with Gina and she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. She…read morewas professional and clear with her instructions. She was creative in using the space we chose and framed her shots in beautiful ways that we could not have imagined. Gina is great at capturing moments that look natural. It was so fun to spend some time with her, and we're really happy with how our photos turned out!

I HIGHLY recommend Gina for any of your photography needs! She was the photographer for my mom's…read more80th Surprise party and captured the moments perfectly!!! She was early for set up and was there if you wanted a special photo, as well as taking many pictures from a list I gave her.. and mixing in without notice. Photos are clear and crisp, some posed and some not, capturing the essence of the party. I NEVER used my Iphone, because I knew I could count on her to take everything I could possibly think of.. allowing me to enjoy the party too!