We cannot recommend Constance enough! After our original photographer did a complete no call, no…read moreshow for our newborn son's photo shoot, we were stressed, disappointed, and worried we'd miss those precious early moments. She truly came to the rescue. Not only did she respond quickly, but she was able to fit us into her schedule within just a few days. From the moment she arrived, she was professional, calm, and incredibly patient with our newborn. She handled our son with such care and made the entire experience feel relaxed and enjoyable during what can be a very overwhelming time for new parents. The photos turned out absolutely stunning -- more beautiful than we could have imagined. She captured the sweetest little details and moments that we will treasure forever. Her talent, kindness, and willingness to step in last-minute meant so much to our family. If you're looking for someone reliable, compassionate, and exceptionally talented, look no further. We are beyond grateful for her and would book her again in a heartbeat!

Constance approached me in Rockridge when I was super pregnant at the end of October - she shared…read moreher business card, and I checked out her website. Really liking her style of photography, we scheduled a newborn photo session with Constance at the end of November with our two week old son. Constance was incredibly responsive and professional. Not only that, she is a baby photo whisperer - she had a bunch of helpful suggestions to help our time together go smoothly. She brought a whole bag of adorable outfits and props, and she was happy to let us choose some of our own outfits, too. For this session we decided to stay home and take photos around our house and yard, and they turned out beautifully. We are so pleased with these special keepsakes! Constance also made it easy to review the raw photo collection after the shoot, choose the ones we wanted, and deliver the final files all online. She also offers large size prints! In the future I'd love to do an on-location shoot with our son in the redwoods of Oakland. I already have ideas :) Thank you, Constance!

After having my third photo shoot with Nan, I'm more impressed than ever with her work. She again…read morecaptured my spirit, and makes me look good yet real. The photos make me smile. As a professional, I believe it's important to have a current head shot. I've invested plenty on all kinds of courses, consultants and other business expenses. If I'm the product, shouldn't I show up as my best? It costs enough to be in business, and I don't think a professional photo is the place to be cheap. What Nan produces is a world away from the quick-picts we can all get with our phones, etc. I've finally scheduled a family shoot with Nan. I love how everyone in her group photos look so real and beautiful, and aren't just "smiling for the camera." Again, she captures the individuality of her subjects. I'm sure I'll be annoyed I waited so long to get the family portra

Just rediscovered some old family photos where Nan actually caught a moment when I looked like a…read morecute, happy baby. My family has portraits shot by Nan spanning ~6 years or so while we were in the area, all of them beautifully done, natural smiles and flattering lighting.

Amanda and her team were amazing and so personable from the beginning! Amanda took into…read moreconsideration little details and made us feel at ease during our tele-meetings and the day of our wedding. She was seriously hustling on our wedding day and was able to accommodate us with slight changes. We would 100% work with her again and would recommend her to anyone in need of a photographer!

We had the absolute best experience with our wedding photographer! From the very beginning, she…read morebrought such a warm, positive energy that instantly put us at ease. On a day that can feel a little overwhelming, she somehow managed to keep everything fun, relaxed, and running smoothly. Not only is she incredibly talented, but she also has an amazing eye for capturing those genuine, candid moments that make the day so special. She didn't just take photos--she told the story of our wedding in the most beautiful, authentic way. Looking through our pictures feels like reliving the entire day all over again. She was also so easy to work with--responsive, organized, and genuinely invested in making sure everything turned out exactly how we hoped. Our family and friends even commented on how great she was to be around! If you're looking for someone who is professional, creative, and brings the best energy to your big day, I truly cannot recommend her enough. We're so grateful we chose her!

My partner and I worked with Ken Lew for our 20th anniversary photoshoot a few months ago. Ken has…read morethe ability to tune into who his clients are, provide a lot of ease to be themselves, and capture the true beauty in each person. Ken magically captured the essence of our love - silly, playful, supportive, and loving. Definitely book your next photoshoot with Ken.

I met Ken in Chicago while I was visiting friends. He offered us impromptu headshots and we…read moreimmediately hit it off! This was my first time having professional headshots taken. Ken offered lots of direction and had his kit ready to make adjustments for lighting in the moment. Ken took the time to offer a few location options to change up the background on-site. He also had a really fast turn around for delivery. If you need a photographer, I highly recommend you utilize Ken! He has awesome energy and offers great quality work.

I always volunteer to take photos at any gathering since I am utterly self-conscious in front of a…read morecamera. When I needed photos for a professional publication, the reviews, photos and ease of booking led me to Matt's site. I didn't expect to enjoy a photo shoot as much as I did. Even while taking numerous shots, Matt made intelligent small talk to get me at ease, talking about everything from the content of the book the photo was going in, to favorite TV shows. He gave gentle direction on posing to ensure a variety of shots without making me self-conscious at all. Looking at the photos from the shoot, I'm amazed how quickly they shifted from my stiff uncomfortable pose to a warm, relaxed portrait and even genuinely laughing pictures. I also want to appreciate Matt's technical ability. The studio is small, but well designed. Without going outside, we ended up with two color backgrounds as well as a "nature" shot with a bokeh effect of the beautiful greenery visible from his windows. Matt's skill at lighting and then photoshop resulted in photos in which my brown skin glowed. Touchups (like my chapped lips and other elements) were dome masterfully. He even removed green glare from my glasses lens in a way that preserved the full detail of my eyes. I've seen other photographers smooth out an unwanted pimple for instance, but leave behind a discernible blurring. Not Matt - he somehow managed to remove spots while retaining full texture of the skin beneath! I know where to go for any needed photos in the future.

Matt took the time to look me up before we met to get a sense of what I did for work and what types…read moreof photographs I would need. He gave good suggestions during the shoot to improve the shots and was generous with his time. Parking was easy and it was easy to get into the building on the day of my shoot. He confirmed the week of for the location. Thanks Matt! Glad I get to show off my new professional headshots!

I can't say enough good things about Barbara and her work. She has an amazing eye and does such an…read moreexceptional job capturing the moment; but, also making you feel at home. I'm so in love with my law school graduation photos!!! If you are looking for an amazing photographer, Barbara is your go-to!

I've worked with lots of photographers, and few meet my expectations. All I can say is that Wayne…read moreand Barbara far and away exceeded everything I was hoping for. They are very easy to work with, even given crazy constraints, space limitations, timing issues, etc. They handle the details with style. They took some of the best photos I've seen. The output was superb. They provided action shots and portraits, just as I wanted. I didn't expect a whole lot from the action shots, but they are among my favorites! Really, these two are amazing. The worst thing I can say about Barbara and Wayne is that they've spoiled me for other photographers. They are now the standard against which I rate other photographers.

Wanted to highly recommend Michelle! We've had a great experience with her both times we worked…read moretogether, and she's been really patient with handling kids and their moods. We had a multi-generation photograph with lots of people and moving parts and it went super smoothly and everyone came out feeling happy. She was super professional and kind and fun to work with and has a great eye for shots and lighting, and provides just the right level of coaching to get good pictures. We will happily work with her again. Thank you!

Michelle is great! I hired her for my daughter's one year birthday party. She is talented and more…read moreimportantly she knows how to deal with kids. My daughter doesn't smile or laugh much, I'm surprised to see Michelle let her laugh and caught all these great moments. I will definitely hire her again for our next family shooting. PS: Michelle made all the pinks boxes and brought them to my place.

I can't say enough about how incredible Heather is to work with, and how beautiful the results are…read more She was incredibly patient with our newborn, and took so much time and care during the session to create a welcoming environment for the baby and her brother. She worked very closely with us in selecting a flattering color palette and introducing textures that would suit the baby. Her style is very gentle and easygoing; she spends the time to really get to know a family and pays attention to all the details that go into a shoot. When the photos came out, we were truly blown away--they were all so tender and stunning, showcasing not just the miracle of birth, but all the familial love and tenderness. I cannot stop looking at them! We were so delighted that we opted for an album keepsake. I was impressed with how much care and time Heather took making every page perfect, and how she collaborated so well with us. My son is an amateur artist, and she welcomed and integrated all his inputs and built on top of them to create something we will treasure for many years. I wholeheartedly recommend Heather to any family--she is a true artist, and we will definitely be returning to capture more precious moments!

We did a photo shoot with Heather 4 years ago for our son. We loved our prior experience and chose…read moreher for a new born photo shoot for our new born daughter too and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From the moment we arrived, she made us feel completely comfortable and at ease. Heather was incredibly patient, gentle, and so skilled at handling our baby--which made a huge difference for us as new parents. Her studio was warm, calm, and perfectly set up for newborns, with thoughtful props and beautiful backdrops. She has a true eye for detail and captured the sweetest little expressions and moments that we'll treasure forever. What impressed me most was how professional yet personable she was--taking the time to work around our baby's needs while still creating stunning, high-quality photos. The final images are absolutely breathtaking, and I know we'll cherish them for a lifetime. If you're looking for someone talented, caring, and professional to capture your newborn's earliest days, I highly recommend Heather!

We have worked with several professional photographers in the past but Cindi of Two Irises is hands…read moredown the best one ever! She has a warm cheerful demeanor and makes the whole family feel comfortable while she captures the moment effortlessly. The way she sees things from behind the lens facilitates natural, dynamic and genuine results. She delivers high quality photos with a quick turn around, so we can get our holiday cards out on time. Two Irises, five stars!

We were referred to Cindi by the Auberge du Soleil, in Napa Valley, as a trusted photographer in…read morethe area. As we reviewed her work online, we were immediately drawn to the way Cindi's images draw you into the moment. Her gift is capturing a natural, relaxed, and unposed image that makes you feel like you're right there. From the moment we selected Two Irises to photograph our wedding, we were impressed with Cindi's professionalism, her friendly good nature, and her willingness to flex with our shifting plans. In addition to her photographic talent, she was also a consummate business professional who delivered an end to end experience that we cannot recommend highly enough. She was the most gracious and kind individual that we had the pleasure to work with and we could not be happier with the end result. Our memories of our most special day will forever be viewed through her lens and will allow our family and friends to relive a moment in time that we will treasure forever.

Amy did an amazing job capturing candid moments of our family! She also took posed portraits that…read morecame out beautifully.  What stood out the most was Amy's attention to detail and she made the kids feel comfortable.  She was so patient and friendly. I was thrilled with how our photos turned out! If you're looking for a photographer who delivers stunning work I highly recommend Amy from Twig & Oak Photography! I couldn't be happier with the results!

WOW!!!!!! What a professional, talented and genuine photographer!!! Super simple flexible…read moreappointment setting, great approachable online outfit ideas, amazing location, fun, casual and professional shoot, and quick turn around time for proofs! Now the best part!!! The photos! WOWZA! I'm super picky about lighting and clarity. These were the best all-around photos I've ever had. Amazing! Do not hesitate! Amy is worth it!!!! Five stars isn't enough!