My wife and I got married this past December, and we couldn't be happier with our wedding…read morephotographer, Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera. I actually found Jennifer after searching online for photographers in San Francisco and her work immediately stood out. Her style felt fresh and unconventional -- more documentary and journalistic than traditional -- and I especially loved her use of black and white photography, which was a big reason we chose her. The day started at our hotel, where she jumped between our separate rooms to capture my wife and me getting ready. Before she had even gotten to our rooms, she had already scouted the perfect location for our first look. The moment was absolutely incredible, and she handled everything; we didn't have to do a thing but follow her lead. That professional confidence continued at City Hall. She has a masterful familiarity with the building. She took full control of the shoot, guiding us as she told us exactly where to stand, how to pose, and where to move next so we could just relax and enjoy the moment. As a photographer myself, I really appreciated her confidence and professionalism. All we had to do was follow instructions and be present. She knows San Francisco City Hall inside and out -- the lighting, the angles, the timing, and the key locations that truly matter -- every shot felt deliberate and it showed. The technical skill here is top-notch-- the compositions were beautiful, the balance of each frame was spot-on, and her gorgeous color grading. We received around 300 images, and the quality is so consistent that I plan to print every last one of them in large format to ensure we have a permanent physical archive. When we received the final package, we were so touched -- she sent our photos on a beautiful USB drive along with printed images, some sweets, and other thoughtful details. It was the perfect finishing touch to a genuinely wonderful experience. If you're getting married at City Hall -- or anywhere in San Francisco -- Jennifer Michelson / A Girl and a Camera is exceptional. Thank you Jennifer! Laura and Junior.

We couldn't be happier with the photos from our wedding day and A Girl and A Camera Photography!…read moreFrom start to finish, Jennifer and her team were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were professional, attentive, and so easy to have around on such an important day. What we absolutely loved was Jennifer's eye for the little moments. Beyond the portraits and formal shots, she captured the quiet glances, the spontaneous laughter, and all the small details that made our wedding day feel like ours. We can't recommend Jennifer highly enough!

Working with Alina was an absolute delight from start to finish!…read more From the initial planning stages, she was incredibly communicative and made the scheduling process completely stress-free. On the day of the wedding, her presence was so calming; she has a natural talent for making you feel at ease in front of the lens, which allowed us to truly enjoy the moment. Most importantly, the photos came out absolutely stunning. She captured the essence of our day perfectly. We wholeheartedly recommend Alina to anyone looking for a professional, talented, and kind photographer!

Alina is perfect for capturing life's biggest moments. She's extremely personable, very…read moreinsightful, and truly skilled at her craft. I was fully prepared for my proposal thanks to her advice and experience. The pictures and videos she took came out beautifully, and will be cherished by myself, my fiancee, and our loved ones forever.

Jeff was amazing to work with. He has an incredible eye for detail and made me feel so comfortable…read morethroughout the entire shoot. It really shows in the final photos.

Coming back through with a second glowing review! Jeff was fantastic to work with. The pre-session…read moreemails can feel intense, but I see them like building codes and OSHA regulations: written based on years of experience. In person, he's so chill and gives off great vibes. Don't let the emails scare you! I did add-ons this time, and I found the process to be confusing because the session length doesn't increase with the number of add-ons, which made me nervous that the 30 minutes wouldn't be enough. I eventually opted to keep one add-on (gelled lighting) and apply the remaining funds to additional images + small refund. Obtaining the refund has required some back-and-forth, but that's been the only hiccup and hasn't impacted the extremely high quality of the shoot, retouching, or final images in any way. Highly recommend Jeff if you want stunning, dramatic images that you'll be proud of for years to come. Are they expensive? Yes. Will you use them for literally everything for the next million years? Also yes.

When I was thinking of proposing to my then girlfriend, I already knew of Joseph's reputation,…read moreskill, and experience as he is one of the top San Francisco proposal photographers and has been around for over a decade. It was a no brainer. And knowing that this guy has been doing it for so long tells you he is consistent in his work, he does great work, and his clients love him (obviously he has 5 stars everywhere!) When you want someone to photograph this once in a lifetime moment, you know you need the expertise of someone like Joseph, who has photographed hundreds of proposals himself. I knew of his reputation as one of the best San Francisco wedding photographer companies, but can wholeheartedly recommend him for all photography needs as he puts a lot of care and time into all his clients.

Joseph saved the day when my booked photographer cancelled last minute the day before I planned the…read moreproposal. His care for detail in instructions for proposal sessions made it so that I felt at ease the day of. The photos came out amazing and captured the feeling of that day perfectly. Highly recommend!

Augie took our engagement and wedding photos, and we absolutely loved working with him! I would…read morehighly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer. He's very professional, friendly, quick to respond, and just amazing to work with overall. I had just started wedding planning when I ran into a friend who told me Augie was their photographer and shared his info. We had looked through a number of photographers, but Augie's work stood out to us through all of it--his photos truly captured the feeling of each moment, and we loved everything in his portfolio. When we reached out, he responded so quickly and answered all our questions right away. For our engagement shoot, it was my husband's first time doing a formal photoshoot. Augie came very prepared, offered great tips, and made us feel completely at ease. He was so easy to talk to and work with, and we genuinely had such a fun time with him! He was also flexible with timing and weather to make sure we could get the best lighting. We were blown away by his ability to notice something special in just a few seconds and turn it into a beautifully captured moment. For our wedding day, Augie was even more impressive. I had shared our (very full) itinerary with him ahead of time, and I was surprised to notice that he knew it by heart. When we started running behind, he gently but efficiently helped move things along. Even though it was his first time at our venue, he had an incredible eye for finding perfect spots, turning a simple fence into a magical backdrop. He worked seamlessly around the golfers at our venue, guiding us at the right times and capturing the sweetest in-between moments. He also accommodated all our specific requests, including photos with our sports car and dress details. We absolutely love our wedding photos and all the special moments he preserved. We were also so impressed with how fast he sent us our sneak peek photos--it was such a fun surprise to get highlights so quickly. Overall, I can't stress enough how grateful we are for Augie and everything he captured during our engagement shoot and wedding day. We're so happy with all the memories he helped capture that we will cherish forever, and I truly can't recommend him enough.

Augie was recommended to me as a wedding photographer from my friend. Off the jump, Augie and his…read moreteam are very responsive and was able to help me figure out what services I needed to make our wedding vision come true. He was able to quickly provide estimates, timeline, tips on wedding planning and much more. On the day of the wedding, Augie was a joy to work with and really knew how to coach two people that are usually awkward in front of a camera. It is clear he is intimately familiar with San Francisco City Hall and other popular photoshoot spots around the city. His coaching and skill produced amazing photographs beyond our expectations. He also surprised us with his cantonese, helping corral my family members to get the perfect shot. We were very satisfied with booking Augie. After working with him, we consider him a friend, not just a photographer.

recently took my daughter to Dore Studio in San Francisco for her Sweet 16 photos, and let me just…read moresay--Patricia and Claudia were incredible. They made the entire process so simple and stress-free. From the moment we walked in, they streamlined everything, taking away all the anxiety that usually comes with such an important day. We were brought to the back right away, where my daughter got her makeup done and had soft curls added to her hair for the full glam experience. Before we even realized it, we were 97 photos into the shoot! They took their time with us, answered all my questions, addressed every concern, and made sure they captured the shots that truly mattered. The pictures came out absolutely amazing, and we left with memories we'll cherish forever. I'm so grateful for the care and professionalism they showed us on such a special day for my daughter.

Dore Studio has been around for a very long time. I've always wished to take pics there, I finally…read moredid. Pictures came out amazing and their customer service was good, and makeup artist was great as well. I would for sure recommend

Tumay photographed our maternity, family, and very special Mother's Day shoot. The entire process…read morewas flawless, easy booking, a relaxed and fun session, and breathtaking photos that captured our family's spirit perfectly. Professional, talented, and wonderful to work with. We are so grateful for the beautiful memories she's given us!

Tumay is an exceptional photographer! We did a photo session in our home 2 weeks after our daughter…read morewas born. Tumay was very easy to be with and helped us all feel at ease in front of her lenses. And the pictures are astonishingly good! We ended up buying the whole catalog because there was not a single bad image! These images will be treasured in our family, probably for generations. We're very grateful to Tumay for capturing such an important time in our lives with so much beauty and sacredness. We'll definitely work with her again in the future.

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!

Highly recommend Steven for any photography needs! During our planning and session, he was super…read moreresponsive, thoughtful and professional. He helped us create beautiful memories.

Planning a proposal from across the country and trying to find a local Bay Area photographer was…read moreincredibly stressful, but connecting with Steven here made all the difference. He was responsive, thoughtful, and full of creative ideas, even going so far as to help scout the proposal location himself. On the day of the proposal, Steven was warm, kind , and calming, which helped both our families feel at ease and led to some great candid shots. Despite less than ideal weather, he stayed optimistic and found angles/shots that worked beautifully - even in the strong SF winds. We absolutely loved how the photos turned out! Look no further, I highly recommend Steven for any of your photography needs.

Highly recommend Sarah if you're looking for warm, professional headshots that still feel like…read more"you." I hadn't updated my headshot in 6 years and wanted something simple but warm, which was exactly the "Not So Corporate" one. The studio session was fantastic. Sarah gave gentle, helpful guidance and captured beautiful, natural-looking photos, even indoors. I ended up with so many great shots to choose from. For the quality and experience, the price felt very reasonable. I'm really happy with the results, and I want to ask her again for some casual photos!

Sarah Deragon was a pleasure to work with. She did a family portrait session with me and two family…read moremembers in the startlingly beautiful Salesforce Park, and did a great job both of putting people at ease and composing 3-person photos on the fly. She was prompt in all communication and in showing up in person, and photos came back faster than expected. A really frictionless experience. Thank you Sarah!