We had such an amazing experience working with Heather at VenusGirl Photography! She is truly an…read moreartist and has such a beautiful eye for capturing genuine, special moments. Our photoshoot took about four hours, and we absolutely love every single photo she captured of our family. The images are beautiful, natural, and capture our children in such a sweet and authentic way. It was so hard to choose a favorite, but we loved one of the photos of our two kids so much that we ordered a wall print for our home! What really stood out to us was how incredibly patient and gentle Heather was throughout the entire four-hour session. Our baby girl woke up a few hours into the shoot, and Heather was so patient and caring. She took the time to gently coax her back to sleep so we could complete the photoshoot and capture all of the beautiful images we had hoped for. Her patience, care, and dedication made such a difference and made the entire experience feel relaxed and comfortable. Heather was wonderful to work with from start to finish, and we are so grateful to have these beautiful memories captured so beautifully. We will treasure these photos for years to come and would absolutely recommend Heather to anyone looking for a talented, thoughtful, and incredibly gifted photographer. Thank you, Heather, for giving us photos we will cherish forever!

We worked with Heather for our son's newborn photos when he was about 15 days old. Heather was very…read moreeasy to communicate with. She spoke to me over the phone when I was researching photographers and also communicated quickly over text. As a first-time mom, I was concerned that my son would be non-stop crying during the session. Heather was extremely patient with us and our baby. We had to stop several times for feeding and changing diapers, and Heather was so kind and gentle with our newborn. She never rushed us and the session flowed based on my son's needs, which I truly appreciated. The photos turned out so beautiful, and all our family members love them! I am so happy with how many different looks she put our son in, and I can't choose a favorite photo! The quality of the photos is AMAZING; better than all other professional photos I've ever taken. We will surely come back for more photos when our family grows!

Today my sister took her family to take photos and the experience was absolutely amazing!!!! Linda…read moregave us top tier costumer service, okay? And her skills are immaculate. I love the various selection of packages they have and their ability to also give you digital photos. Excellent value for your money. The only thing I'd add if I were them is the ability to pay for additional poses within your package. Nevertheless, the pictures came out amazing and we'll definitely be back.

My favorite place to take pictures. Been coming here since I graduated High School and took my…read moregraduation portraits! Now to bringing my daughter in for Mami & Me pictures, Christmas pictures, etc! Linda and her family are the best in the Bay! So many packages, backgrounds, options in general. They offer prints, digitals, custom shirts, chains, the list goes on! I moved to the valley almost 5 years ago and I'll still take the drive every year for any photos I need, because I love this place that much! It's cash only, however, they do accept Zelle/Cash App so keep that in mind. Walk ins only!

amazing work for my civil ceremony! Christina is so warm and welcoming & makes the whole booking…read moreprocess easy & secure. Communication was amazing and I felt confident the whole time from booking to wedding day. day of our photographer was so amazing and stuck it through the hot city hall, made us feel so comfortable and confident in all our poses. turn over time for our pictures was quick and efficient, our photos were PERFECT and matched exactly the inspo we had discussed. Nightingale will always have my business

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.

With all 5-star reviews, it's not like Clayton really *needs* another one, but he deserves it…read moreanyway. I needed headshots for work, and I definitely needed something way more professional than me trying to do it myself. I found Clayton, and he took care of me. I got great shots to choose from; he did touch-ups on the final photos that I wanted, and they look great. Strongly recommend. He does a great job!

I met Clayton Mitchell while checking in on a staging project we recently completed for a builder…read more At the time, he was shooting headshots for visiting brokers and kindly invited me to step in for a session. Clayton's calm, patient demeanor immediately put everyone at ease--the clear mark of a seasoned professional. He skillfully guided us through natural poses, and the resulting photos were crisp, vibrant, and delivered remarkably fast. In a world increasingly crowded with generic AI-generated headshots, Clayton's work captures genuine, authentic human connection. I highly recommend him for any photography needs where true quality and authenticity matter.

Jennifer is the BEST. She took our engagement photos and our wedding photos, and we're obsessed…read morewith all of them! Not only is she a very talented photographer/editor, but she is also extremely kind, thoughtful, organized, and has such a calming presence. She makes you feel confident, relaxed, and heard when you're having your photos taken. She does a really wonderful job of listening to and working with your vision, wedding day logistics, and any special requests you might have. You can tell that she is focused on capturing your authentic reactions, emotions, and all the special moments throughout the day. She was always prompt in her communication and was very organized throughout the whole process. I am so glad I hired her and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer.

We got some really cool pictures of our baby! Jennifer was great to work with. Would highly…read morerecommend anyone looking for a professional photographer with lifestyle kind of shooting experience.

We love Megan, she is just awesome! we are very very happy with her work, very patience and very…read moreinvolved with our kiddo, trying different ways of engaging a toddler that is not always up for getting his picture taken. We usually do the Mother's day minis with her and had done other holidays before but now that our toddler is "easier" will definitely keep Megan as our first option for our future holidays sessions. You will definitely enjoy being around her and have an awesome time while making memories that will last forever

We had a wonderful experience with Megan! We've never had family photos taken, and she made us feel…read morecomfortable from the get-go. She had great tricks for capturing our child's best self, and the photos showed that. We were thrilled with the photos we got! Even my most critical family member (who shall remain nameless to protect... me ;) loved the shots. Highly recommended!

I recently had my professional photos done with Nancy Rothstein. She was excellent and I am…read moregrateful to have come across her. She is both super professional and easygoing, and she made the experience go surprisingly smoothly her studio is very comfortable, she is kind and genuinely caring, and she is competent. I would say she is there, at the top of her game.

I've worked with Nancy a few times, for personal headshots and also to photograph my team when I…read moreowned my own company. The resulting photographs are always stunning, beyond my expectations; she makes me look so good, and I don't usually photograph well! But I especially appreciate her working style. She's professional and skilled, knows exactly how to get what I want while composing a great photo, but she's also flexible, open to ideas, and fun and comfortable to work with. I came in with a vague idea of what I wanted, and through some easy simple conversation and trying some things, we were able to land on exactly the right mix of poses, backgrounds, and outfits. I highly recommend Nancy!

Meeting with Pau Lule Photography for the first time put our minds at ease knowing we chose the…read moreright photographer for our daughters Quinceañera. Pau provided us a list of locations for the pre-shoot which made the process of choosing a location helpful. During the pre-Quinceañera photoshoot, Pau, made our daughter feel comfortable and confident. The Quinceañera pre shoot photos were absolutely stunning. Pro Tip: If your dress is a surprise for your guests clearly communicate to your photographer whether or not the portrait should be displayed at the entrance prior to your arrival. Stay tuned for part 2...

From the owner: A California-based Photographer, specialized in Weddings, Quinceañeras, and Portraits…read more Currently booking events for July - December 2025 and 2026, send me a message if you have any questions :)

Working with David and Annie for our proposal photos was a breeze. Even though I initially didn't…read morehave a super solid idea of where and when I wanted to do the proposal, David was very helpful in suggesting different locations for different times of the day while providing examples. His communication was clear and responsive, and he was very patient with me no matter how many emails it took! Staging the surprise was actually a lot simpler than I expected--they ask you for some basic information as to how you're planning to do it. On the day of, I was nervous if things were going to fall into place, but Annie, our photographer, shared her location with me and arrived early in just the spot I wanted. She was also wonderful to work with--her photography and editing skills are great and even though we never really posed for photos before, she made it easy for us. She even had the presence of mind to turn us away from family members who were coming from behind to surprise us. We received a few photos the night of the proposal to share with friends and then the rest of the photos after a quick turnaround. We were very happy with how they turned out and appreciative of Annie's great work!

Annie and David were fantastic to work with. I found them after reviewing several surprise proposal…read morephotographers based in the bay. It was easy to communicate and plan with them, and they were extremely flexible and timely. When it came time for the photos, they also offered great direction. I highly recommend them!