If you are looking for a photographer for an event, steer clear of Ken Perkes photography. After…read morecommitting to my daughter's wedding on Saturday, meeting with the kids numerous times to work out the details and solidify plans, he just flat out doesn't show up. No calls, no texts, nothing. I called,texted,FB messaged home all to no avail. Luckily we had a wedding guest who could step in and capture the event. Perkes, you have now a special place in my world. Hope we don't see each other anytime soon.

Stay away. Ken decided to not show for my sisters wedding. Never called anyone, never texted just…read moredidn't show at all. He was a family friend so imagine if he can do this to us he will do this to anyone. Pathetic excuse for a business!!

Jillian is one of the sweetest, kindest people I know - and a fabulous photographer to boot! She…read moreoffers a first year photo package, with five sessions for babies. This includes newborn, 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and one year photos. So far she's done the first three (my baby is now 7 1/2 months old) and I freaking LOVE all the photos I've received so far! Jillian was flexible and knows perfect locations for photo sessions. For our newborn session, she came to my house (if a newborn photographer doesn't do this, don't hire them. New moms should not be traveling!) and was patient throughout the whole session. The three month photos were also at my home, and the six month photos were at a nearby park that she's familiar with. I can't wait for the next two sessions! If you live in the Bay Area, hire her. You won't be disappointed. She's fun, has lots of props and clothes for babies, and has a great eye. Plus she will get your kids and babies to smile. That's a gift right there, seriously. I wish I'd gotten professional photos done of my son when he was born in 2011. I'm so grateful that he was included in some of our daughter's newborn shots - better late than never! I will definitely be hiring her for future family sessions.

Jillian did amazing work taking my newborn son's photos. She was exceptionally patient and…read morecommitted to getting great poses and photographs, something no easily accomplished with newborns. We were thrilled with the end result! More so, I can testify to Jillian's commitment to excellence; she assured me if for any reason we were not absolutely ecstatic with our photographs she would be more than happy to provide a complimentary shoot until she met with our satisfaction. After having a series of disappointments with other photographers, I can safely say Jillian has restored my faith in the profession. I will be more than happy to hire her in the future as my family grows and will encourage others to do the same.

My husband and I loved our photo session with Alex! we loved that she has the right personality to…read morework with kids. She's super easy to work with and does a fantastic job with photo editing. We loved our family pictures!

From the owner: Family, Maternity, Couples and Wedding Photographer…read more Hi, my name is Alex and I am the mama behind Alex Yovino Photography. I am a photographer based out of the east bay but photographs in all cities in the San Francisco Bay Area. I love all things love, chaos and raw emotions. Photographs are nothing without a story and emotion behind it. I pride myself in being able to not only photography you and your loved ones but freeze that moment and memory so when you look at that photograph 10 years from now and feel exactly what you felt that day.

Vanessa is such a joy to work with! She really tried to make our experience the best with trying to…read moreget my kids to laugh and taking different shots of us. Her work is extremely amazing and I love the way she edits photos. She is so very talented!

I am sooooo happy I found Vanessa. I found her on Instagram and loved her work. I was maybe only a…read moremonth pregnant at the time, but I was going to keep her in mind when it was time for my maternity photoshoot. And am I glad I did! We chose the mini session, but I would not have regretted choosing the full session in hindsight. My makeup artist was super late and made us extremely late that we almost missed our sunset photoshoot. Vanessa kindly waited for us and worked so quickly and professionally with the limited time we had. She emailed the pictures to us extremely fast and we love each one she chose! They are soooo beautiful. Hubby and I highly recommend her and will use her in the future for our newborn pics.

I have never had any sort of photoshoot experience. Sara has exceeded my expectations. She was very…read moreprompt in her responses, and was very accommodating! I was so nervous, as it was my first time really out with my newborn... Sara made the whole experience a breeze. I loved sitting back and watching her in her element. Sara received any feedback/requests we had, and executed everything perfectly. Once I received the pictures, I began to tear up. Sara captured such a memorable time in our lives, and I am so grateful!

Sara is hands down the best newborn and child photographer in the Bay Area. We have used her twice…read morewhen both my children were newborns. This last time, in May 2025 it was slightly more difficult because my toddler was also in the photos. They exceeded my expectations! She is worth every penny! Her and her assistant go above and beyond to make sure you get every shot you want! They have so many outfits, wraps, headbands and props to choose from that you don't have to worry about bringing anything for your newborn. You are in the best hands with Sara!

Talia is a great photographer and has a good eye for photos! She took care of my birthday party and…read morewe have gotten great feedback of our birthday portfolio and her excellent customer service. She makes sure your 100% satisfied with her work and you definitely should hire her. Keep up the great work Discovery Bay Studios!

This crew is just Spot On! Beautiful work they do is an understatement. They're the most…read moreprofessional, friendliest and really Love being at your event! It totally shows they love what they do. Our wedding was on 6-27-20, all went very very smooth. And their positive attitude really helped! Thanks again to Discovery Bay Studios! CN

Rob was referred to me by a colleague in the industry. I knew she had very high standards and work…read moreethic, so I knew he would be good. I gave Robert a FB PM and he was on it. Responded quickly, was flexible, transparent and had a great attitude, something I don't take lightly. For me personally when I hire someone its not all about the bottom dollar, who wants to save a buck, get crappy work and not enjoy who your working with? That's often what you get when you trip over a dollar to save a dime. Robert showed up twice at my clients home. I didn't need to babysit. He took care of business. Clients were very happy with him which is a reflection of myself as their agent which is critical as well. Robert made numerous schedule changes for rain, natural light schedules inside the home and got me my pics on a rush exception of 24 hrs. I paid him a little extra for that. I don't put my life on hold for 48 hrs without a price and I don't expect anyone else too, however Robert did. 5 star service all the way. I will be using him for all my future real estate listing photo needs. Steve Eveleth REMAX 925-487-2246

Love their work! Rob has a great eye for capturing that perfect pic. I have used him to help me…read morewith my real estate business and creating a feel for my properties that can't be done by just anyone. If you need something unique and stunning, Rob is the guy for the job! I can highly recommend him and plan on continuing to use his services.

We are beyond grateful we chose Lex from LexCaptures for our wedding. She is incredibly talented…read moreand has such a natural eye for capturing real emotion and the in-between moments that make the day unforgettable. Our photos are stunning and truly feel like us. What makes her even more special is the heart she brings to her work. As a mom and experienced family photographer -- from newborn sessions to weddings and everything in between -- she has such patience, warmth, and professionalism. If you're looking for a photographer in Contra Costa County, Alameda County, Napa, Sonoma, or the Bay Area, I can't recommend her enough. She is the real deal.

I have worked with Alexyss several times - family photos,…read moreevents and a branding shoot for my business. She is incredibly patient and delivers high quality work. Highly recommend.

Truly the best of the best! Not only did the photos come out absolutely stunning and perfect (and…read moreI'm a tough critic) but during the photo shoot, Christina was SO lovely. We had our two little daughters and she made them feel so comfy and they were laughing a ton. It was quick and painless and could not recommended enough.

My husband and I wanted to take belated wedding photos to finally use my dress that I never got to…read morewear because we had to cancel our reception during the pandemic. I was nervous about a photoshoot with our two young boys and chose Christina because I could sense her experience through our early conversations. I am so glad she did not disappoint! Despite us being a little late (the common struggle of getting kids and additional family members ready) Christina was patient and warm, quickly making us feel comfortable after being quite stressed. She did an excellent job directing our family efficiently yet never making us feel rushed. Her energy is great and it shows in the photos we received! So grateful, thank you Christina!