I had an amazing experience end to end between planning the day, shooting the photos, and reviewing…read morethe collection together with Kristen. While discussing my vision with how I wanted the photos, she helped me to coordinate timing and locations based on her expertise on lighting and color tones. On the day of, she arrived early to the proposal site to scope it out and make sure all the preparations were complete. While I was making small talk with my (newly proposed!) fiancé, she got in position to capture the moment. As soon as I dropped on one knee, she was ready to go and snapping photos. After the proposal itself, we worked together on different poses and backgrounds within the gallery. She was really fun and reassuring - even though I remember being in what I thought were odd poses, the final product ended up being adorable! She played with different angles and props, even using bush clippings and foliage to change up tone of the photos. She also entertained my multiple outfit changes requests! She clearly knows the Big Sur area well, and guided us to a few points that would work well with the sunset with beautiful backgrounds. On the same evening, she gave us a some sneakpeaks from the album so that we could share the news with our friends and family. We received a lot of praise about the photos of how the lighting and angles helped set the tone- some were soft and intimate, whereas others were fun and energetic. All in all, I really enjoyed the experience with Kristen and absolutely love the collection of photos. I would certainly recommend working with Kristen to capture your treasured memories. If I'm coming to Big Sur for any big events (hint hint) I am reaching out to her again.

Long overdue review! I booked Kristen last minute for our babymoon in Big Sur and little did we…read moreknow how lucky we were she was free to accommodate us! She was so sweet and made us feel relaxed and comfortable during the shoot. We didn't have to pose for any awkward maternity shots which my husband appreciated. We loved our photos!!! If we ever go back to Big Sur, I would want Kristen to capture photos of our little family. Thanks again Kristen!

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!

Sandy is truly one of the most skilled newborn/family photographers in the bay area! I was lucky to…read morefind Sandy 4 years ago with my first born and the newborn photos ended up being incredible! It was an easy decision to go back to her with our second baby. Here are some of the ways that Sandy truly stood out: - Both our babies were born around Christmas holiday and scheduling was not an issue at all for Sandy. She checked in ahead of the appointment to ensure we didn't need to reschedule (much needed for parents that just gave birth recently) and had our themes ready prior to us arriving. - The themes were 10/10, better than what we could've envisioned ourselves. And our themes were generic such as lemon or Christmas. - The amount of patience Sandy has is seriously amazing! Our second baby was a bit harder to photograph compared to the first, in addition to a toddler who wasn't in the mood for pictures, and it didn't phase Sandy at all. She took her time to make sure she was able to capture each theme well and had tips up her sleeve to get the toddler to take some pictures. I highly recommend going with Sandy if you're considering photo sessions! She goes above and beyond to ensure all the special moments are captured and the pictures are so incredibly worth it.

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.

Overview: Yesenia has been an amazing photographer. We have…read moreloved working alongside her as she is so warm and inviting and has a great eye for amazing pictures. We first booked her for Christmas photos and then again for maternity pictures and most recently for newborn pictures. Yesenia works with your ideas and with her photographer's eye makes your dream picture come to life. I will continue to book Yesenia for my photography shoots and she is the first person I recommend when someone is looking for a photographer. Safety: As a mother, I have taken extra precautions during this pandemic so I was skeptical at first to book a photographer- but Yesenia has always ensured we feel safe as she creates a safe environment. She has kept her mask on for every shoot we have had with her, she disinfects all the items before use. Even now that she is fully vaccinated she keeps her mask on and constantly cleans her hands. Christmas Shoot: I first booked her when she was offering a Christmas mini in 2019. My husband, son, and our dog Moo showed up to the session at a park in the city. Yesenia was invited and warm as she helped us pose alongside the props she had. Also noted was that she was wearing a mask and disinfected the items we used as props in front of us before the shoot. I loved the pictures she took of us for Christmas that for the first time in a long time, I sent out Christmas cards! Pregnancy Shoot: I did not think I would ever have another child so when I became pregnant in 2020 I was ecstatic & quickly knew I wanted to well document this journey. I reached out to Yesenia right away, she congratulated me and told me when the most ideal pregnancy period was to take maternity pictures. I booked a spot for I was about 34 weeks pregnant. Before the shoot, Yesenia called me to discuss the color scheme, pictures I wanted to recreate, family portrait options, and the details of what I needed to take to the shoot that day. After our call, she sent me a detailed list of what to expect during the shoot and how I could prepare. When we arrived at the studio she made us feel comfortable as we took family pictures and then more intimate pregnancy pictures. My pictures came out so good everyone was in awe at how beautifully Yesenia captured that moment. Newborn Shoot: So of course I reached out to her again when my son was born. And as always she was great. She had everything in the studio prepared for our pictures. Yesenia even takes extra steps to ensure the newborn is comfortable the entire shoot. During the shoot, Yesenia was extremely calm and patient as she helped us pose and dress our son. Our son was asleep just about the entire session because he was so comfortable. I just received the raw images of this shoot and as always I am not disappointed. I cannot wait to see the final versions of these pictures =)

Yessenia was very professional during the shoot, and had a lot of props to work with. She worked…read morewith our ideas and used her amazing skills to translate that into beautiful pictures. Initially we had a little tiff, because the unedited pictures were very normal and we were expecting more, but she assured that we'll be very happy with the final product, and WE were very happy with the final edit, except one picture where due to lighting, some eye shadow correction was needed and that didn't happen.

I'm so happy I found Justin!!! We hired him to capture our intimate elopement ceremony and we were…read moreover the moon with him. He was responsive, easy/straightforward to work with, made us feel comfortable during the shoot and was very personable. I really appreciate his easy going personality and he made us feel comfortable during photos and gave us really good poses/pointers. I loved that he would show us little snippets during the shoot to show us how the photos were turning out as well. He was so kind, friendly, professional and all the great things you want in a photographer capturing your special moments. I believe he finalized edits and sends within 3-4 weeks and I can't wait to see. Bonus was that he sent over more than 10 sneak-peaks within 24 hours!!! This was so awesome and we were able to use right away to announce our marriage. All in all, so impressed with Justin. He's a gem and I'm looking forward to continue using him for our future shoots!!

Justin was our photographer for our engagement and wedding. He did a fantastic job for both…read moreevents. For the engagement, Justin met with my husband to scope out potential locations. My husband greatly appreciated Justin's recommendations for photo ideas. For our wedding, Justin and his second photographer were nothing short of amazing. Justin was able to use the venues spaces very creatively and effectively--I was very impressed with Justin's ability to stage us and our family and wedding party without having seen the venues before. The photos made me appreciate the venues in ways I had not thought of. Justin was able to turn around two photographers' and 10 hours worth of photos in 2 weeks. We were very impressed! Justin has a way of making people feel comfortable. That was true of my husband and me, as well as our wedding parties and families. The end result was amazing photos that we love, and our friends and family have told us look great. We are so happy we got to work with Justin and his team!

I contacted Craig in my 36th week of pregnancy. I had the inspiration to do an underwater maternity…read morephoto shoot. I found his content on Instagram really beautiful and mesmerizing. He was able to get me in the following week to his pool location in San Jose. He was super easy to work with, professional, and made me feel comfortable in the scenario. He provided a wonderful atmosphere and the silks that are needed to have underneath the water. We spent some time learning how to pose under the water and eventually made our way to the deeper waters. He was even willing to work with my husband and made some beautiful photos that will last a lifetime!!

From the owner: I specialize in underwater portraits. Maternity, Fine Art, Senior Portraits, and yes Mermaids.read more

My husband and I are absolutely in awe of Tatiana and her AMAZING talent! We had the time of our…read morelives at our elopement ceremony on the Big Sur Coast largely due to Tatiana and her magic! From our first interaction with Tatiana during our prep call, I knew we were lucky to have her as our photographer! She was so much fun to talk to and we could instantly feel that she is such a genuine person! We love her natural approach with photography and free spirit energy! Our loved ones have told us that they can feel our joy through our breathtaking coastal and redwood photos! Tatiana took us to special spots that we had never seen before and we nearly had the beach to ourselves! My husband and I had our first dance on the beach listening to our favorite music that Tatiana played for us! It was more lovely than I could have ever imagined or hoped for. She also made us the most beautiful keepsake wedding photo album that we will be enjoying for years to come! I adore this magical album as it fills me with pride and joy and transports us to that magnificent day! Thank you Tatiana!!! We are forever grateful to you and hope to work with you again if the occasion presents itself! Blessings always! Nicole & George

It's impossible to sum up all the ways in which Tatiana exceeded our expectations and delivered…read moreeverything we wanted and more when it came to capturing the magic on our wedding day! From the pre-wedding coordination, to the days leading up, the wedding itself, and the post-wedding communications we were always left with a sense of confidence and excitement. She really loves what she does and it truly shows in the exceptionally high quality of her work! We were blown away when we received our photos less than a month after the wedding and every single one was a stunner! She did a fantastic job capturing everything we wanted from the big moments to the smaller, more intimate ones. We are forever grateful for having Tatiana as our photographer! 1000% would recommend!

I am so glad I hired Adam for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Living in SoCal and having…read morenever been to Monterey/Big Sur, I planned my whole proposal based on google searches, reddit threads, and word of mouth. Being a Big Sur/Monterey local, Adam provided extremely helpful insight and feedback for my proposal. He definitely helped relieve a lot of the stress during the planning phase of my proposal. On the day of the actual shoot, the day-of jitters was overwhelming at times, but Adam's energy and demeanor was very centering. He was patient and gave my new fiancee and I space to calm ourselves, and also knew when to take charge and guide us with our poses. He also had amazing and creative ideas for how to pose and brought us to local, reclusive spots to take intimate photos. Best of all, Adam always had a smile on his face and he made us really think like we were supermodels walking the runway haha. If you're going to do any photoshoot, especially a proposal or engagement shoot, in the Big Sur/Monterey area, I would highly recommend getting Adam!!

Adam took photos at my daughter's ceremony and did an incredible job! He is professional,…read moredetail-oriented, and truly talented. I highly recommend him!

Every session feels like magic!…read more We've had the absolute pleasure of working with Ozlem for several years now, and I truly can't imagine trusting anyone else to capture our family's most special moments. Her talent behind the camera is undeniable--she has an incredible eye for detail, light, and composition. Whether it's a chaotic family gathering or a quiet newborn shoot, she brings calm & patience. Somehow, she always manages to capture the essence of who we are as a family--those authentic, fleeting moments that are more precious than any posed shot could ever be. Her finished photos are consistently stunning--thoughtfully edited and timeless. We're so grateful to have found her! If you're lucky enough to work with her, you'll understand exactly what I mean.

Ozlem shot a session with us for an adoption brochure, and we just adored her and the pictures we…read moregot! Our dog loved her also- so that was awesome too! She really helped us get the best pictures possible, even though we are not the most comfortable in front of the camera. We referred her to my sister as well, and the family photos they took came out precious as well!

When I decided to step up my brand, I knew I needed a creative who could make it possible, someone…read morewho truly understood the mission behind my work. Gaby took the time to dive into my brand, prep with me, bring the right team, and create an experience where I felt both comfortable and seen. She also delivered tools and resources to bring my brand to the next level (AI Tools, Social Media Planner, Branding Image Guide...). That level of detail and care is what sets her apart. Thank you, Gaby, for your professionalism, vision, and heart. I'll definitely work with you again!

Gaby is worthy of every five-star review you see here. I too was skeptical at so many rave reviews,…read morebut now having gone through the entire experience, I can wholeheartedly say she is fabulous, worth every penny, and an absolute professional at what she does. I was looking to take in-studio maternity photos near Los Gatos and filled out a few inquiry forms. Another photographer responded, gave available dates, and asked for a deposit. I put that session on my calendar and then Gaby called me. She took the time to get to know me, ask about my pregnancy journey, wanted to see a Pinterest board of pictures I liked, then asked to come over to see my belly. She said she likes to book sessions based on belly size, not by week of pregnancy because everyone grows at different rates. This level of personalization and thoughtfulness made me cancel my initial booking and go with Gaby. And I am so grateful this is how she works because when she saw me, she said my belly is already big and we should take the shoot next week. Much sooner than I thought - 24 weeks, but I am so so glad to have done photos earlier because now at 28 weeks, I feel swollen and way less attractive, and my initial booking with the other photographer wouldn't have been until week 32! A few highlights of my experience with Gaby: - Wardrobe consultation was extremely helpful and took the stress off me to figure out what to wear and how to match my husband. - In-studio hair and makeup were provided so it was one less thing to worry about day-of and book separately. Her artist is also sooo talented and did a great job. - Gaby provided a bottle of red wine for my husband while he waited for my hair and makeup. He LOVED it and had a blast drinking the bottle throughout the shoot. This and the little touches like robe and slippers, snacks, and drinks made our shoot so much more relaxed and enjoyable. - I thought my Pinterest board was just for inspiration. What surprised me was Gaby took the time and energy to basically recreate every picture and pose I liked. Setting up the shoot, lighting, everything. My husband and I are also not super comfortable in front of the camera and she was so patient directing us, fixing hair, and making adjustments. - We could not be happier with how our pictures turned out. Absolutely stunning. It was a long and tough journey for me to get pregnant, and I'm so grateful to have such beautiful pictures to remember this pregnancy by. I also really appreciated how responsive Gaby was, answering my millions of questions and providing a few retouched photos earlier so I could have them in time for my baby shower. She is the absolute best and I cannot recommend her enough. Thank you Gaby for everything!!