Simone was our wedding photographer at San Francisco City Hall. We absolutely adored sharing our day with her and ultimately how our photos turned out. Leading up to our wedding day she was very communicative and laid out a clear plan of when we would meet at City Hall, as well as where we would take our photos around the city. She was open to our ideas and flexible in building the optimal photo shoot for the time we had. On the day of the wedding everything went smoothly. Simone was great with us as well as our friends and family, corralling us and ensuring that she captured emotional and authentic moments. On a side note, because she is so familiar with city hall she was able to give us tips of what to request for our ceremony and get the most out of our time in the government building. We had so much fun on our shoot around the city with Simone! Other reviewers have mentioned it, but her general demeanor and laughter is contagious and she kept our energy levels up with her good energy. She made us feel so special and comfortable which led to beautiful, emotional photos. Simone delivered the photos in a timely manner and gave full access to download our photos on our hard drive. We are still enjoying the process of reviewing our photos for an album because there are so many photos to choose from and remembering our special day. To sum up, we whole-heartedly recommend Simone as THE photographer to capture your special life events. read more

This review is 1+year overdue, Simone is INCREDIBLE!! She photographed our wedding and engagement photos. She is not only incredibly talented, organized, and punctual, she brought such joy to our experience that our family and friends still talk about how amazing she was to work with!! I found her online when venue searching, I kept finding venue photos that were just stunning and it tuned out the photos were taken by her! We reached out and she was incredibly responsive, her portfolio is amazing, and so so easy to work with. Her timeline was on point, she took charge of getting people where they needed to be, and the photos are stunning. Truly could not recommend her more!!! read more

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Simone beautifully captured our engagement photos! She was very responsive with booking and answering our questions. When we met for our engagement session she was so prepared and made it a fun, romantic, and easy experience. Not only was she very professional, but such an energetic and sweet spirit! We were blow away when she quickly shared our photos with us. She captured such beautiful, special moments which we will cherish forever. We hope to book Simone for more events! read more

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Simone was the perfect wedding photographer! The photos she took are beautiful and timeless. She made us feel so comfortable on our wedding day and worked with our videographer seamlessly. Simone caught every detail - making sure no hairbands were on wrists, checking all our requested group photos off the list, and making us laugh so we didn't have forced smiles on our faces! Everything was delivered to us quickly and it was all so easy to access, share, and download for posterity. She even sent a sweet linen box with the USB files and some extra printed photos! We can't recommend Simone enough. read more

Simone was super easy to work with and we would 100% recommend her. Interestingly, I found her work via Yelp but it was actually through a Yelp review on the wedding venue that my husband and I were researching. Simone had photographed another couple's wedding at one of the venue's two sites, loved her work and contacted her to see if she would be available. Her aesthetic was what drew us to her in the first place. She was easy to communicate with, and followed up with ideas and a super quick turnaround on her projects. So much so that we were able to get "save the dates" and "thank you" cards within a week of getting our images. Most importantly, her price worked with our budget and she captured the looks that we had hoped for with ease. read more

We were really in a pinch to get some great photos of my daughter for Senior Announcements and Simone Anne was the perfect photographer for the job. Simone was so easy to work with, and her speciality included being able to translate the needs of a media savvy 18 year old who wanted a certain look. Simone did a fantastic job, gave us great advice, and directed us expertly. I already have my holiday photo cued up and ready to go for the 2020. Highly recommend Simone Anne Photography. Will book her in the future, for sure. Attached are photos of my daughter's solo session, which Simone worked into our family session. read more

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Since being referred to Simone by a very satisfied friend we have had two fantastic sessions. First our wedding and second our maternity shoot five years later. On both occasions Simone could not have done a better job. I think the magic of working with her are these two important factors 1. Simone has a plan and keeps things moving, you won't feel like you are missing out on your event (wedding) because she is maximizing the photography time by giving useful instruction. (I found this to be very helpful because unless you are already a model, which I am not, I needed the direction). 2. Smiles and being candid make for great photo's and from the second the session begins, you will be smiling. She keeps things friendly but professional and if you are talking and joking then the photos will read as authentic. We look forward to seeing Simone as our family grows and have more major events down the road. Some bonus +'s +Pricing-wise we feel she is extremely competitive +With reasonable notice we have always had an easy time booking her and she advises ideal times for locations to catch that "Golden Hour" +Turnaround on finished work has always arrived on-time +Access to finished work uses up to date technology and is very convenient read more

Simone photographed my wedding beautifully. When I was first looking for wedding photographers, I wanted someone who could capture people looking natural as well as highlight the venue surroundings. My wedding was along the ocean cliffside of northern california so I wanted someone who could highlight the gorgeous backdrop and was comfortable photographing nature. As soon as I saw Simone's portfolio and the diverse venues that she has worked at, I knew that she was the one! From our first meeting, I felt completely comfortable with Simone. I was a bit nervous for our engagement shoot but Simone made it so easy and fun. On the wedding day, she was photographing non stop from start to finish. We followed her timeline to make sure we had the best light for all of our photos. The day before, Simone dropped by our venue to scope out the best spots for my husband and I to be photographed at. Simone was super adventurous with getting the perfect shot. She obliged in my wishes to trek over a rocky pathway to the bluff on the other side of the wedding venue. And at sunset, she ran up to the balcony so that we could get the perfect shot by the cliffside. Simone also did a fantastic job photographing our guests and the reception - especially all the dancing at the end! I love looking through my wedding photos over and over. Each photo is dynamic and composed perfectly. Thank you Simone for capturing so many beautiful, precious moments of our families and guests. I know I will love looking over these photos for a lifetime. read more

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Thank you very much Simone for the great work! We couldn't be happier! We are so glad we chose you and didn't mind to pay a little bit more than the other photographer option in there because you are actually more than worth it! Everybody are raving how beautiful the photos turned out to be! If we will need to have another shoot in the future we won't look for any other but you! Keep it up!! Christian and Sherry read more

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Simone was amazing. Not only was it a pleasure to work with her, we are blown away by how much we love our photos. We hired Simone for our wedding, and also included an engagement shoot. My fiance (now husband) didn't necessarily see a point in having engagement pictures, but now he raves about the value of getting comfortable posing for a photographer. Do yourself a favor and include an engagement shoot! It made him so much more at ease during our wedding. I believe that is mostly in part by how natural and easy Simone is to work with. She's very warm and personable and doesn't make anything over formal or intimidating. Simone did an amazing job of blending in with the festivities. I've been to weddings where it feels like the photographer is in your face constantly, and Simone was the complete opposite. She was able to capture moments without you knowing she was there. She also had a really pleasant demeanor managing family structures (like divorced parents) and not making anything awkward. We couldn't be happier. She was amazing, made our day amazing, and gave us really beautiful memories in our photos. read more

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We finally found our "forever photographer" After interviewing almost a dozen wedding photographers, we stumbled upon Simone. On wedding day, she arrived early and took amazing photos. She was great during the posed family shots and made that tedious part bearable! We received our photos LIGHTENING FAST! The online gallery is super easy and convenient to view all the photos. She captured everything! Couldn't even tell she was there during the ceremony or reception. Simone takes a bit longer to respond to emails than most, but that's a small sacrifice for how amazing her work is! Don't hesitate, just book her! read more

Where do I even begin? I'd first like to say how incredibly lucky we were to find Simone, I didn't know it was possible to find such a nice, talented, and amazing photographer. We found Simone while searching through beautiful wedding photography of San Francisco City Hall, our chosen venue. I immediately fell in love with her portfolio and reached out to her. We connected over email and then through Skype to go over what my husband and I were looking for. We connected so well and I signed the contract immediately. We decided to go with her 7 hour package which was more than enough to capture our ceremony, couple shots and reception. Before the wedding, I loved how organized and attentive she was. She has a great system to really capture all of the details of your wedding and any specific photos you may want. The day of the wedding, she was incredible. She easily floated around and captured so many beautiful shots, was very hands on, and gave excellent direction. All of our guests absolutely loved her and commented throughout the day how amazing she was. She even took photos on her phone for us to have day of :D After the wedding, we received our photos incredibly fast!!! I was blown away, they were absolutely gorgeous, way better than I had ever expected. The best part is her photo software she uses is so incredibly helpful and makes sharing photos friends and family easy. I am still using her website months after our wedding. Afterwards she mailed us the sweetest gift box with all of our photos and some prints. I can't recommend Simone enough. She truly made our wedding day special and I now recommend her to all of my friends. I am so thankful to her! read more

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Simone is an incredibly talented photographer and a wonderful human being! She recently took elopement photos of me and my husband in New York City, and they are amazing! She had also previously done a shoot with us in Central Park, and the photos were too good to be true. She knows exactly how to get your best side, while capturing real emotions and everything else you would want in a photo. 100/10, would book again in a heartbeat! read more

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Simone has been my go-to headshots photographer for the past five years. She did such a wonderful job with my first set of headshots (one featured here!) that I soon returned for another batch. What I love about working with Simone is her willingness to take a range of outdoor shots and to make it so fun. Photography day is like hanging out with your good buddy in the park. I normally do not like taking pictures, so that says a lot! She has ample recommendations for nature spots that capture just the right light for photo magic to happen. I highly recommend her for the camera shy nature lover. She'll put you right at ease! :-) High quality digital pics delivered right on time, too. read more

Simone is actually the nicest person ever. She made me feel so at ease on my wedding day. Your wedding photographer follows you around ALL day, so it is important to like the person. Not only did I like her, I felt like I had a close friend with me! She made everyone feel super relaxed, and many guests actually commented after the wedding about how much they liked the photographer! She is so great to work with and I loved meeting with her before the wedding. And, most importantly, her photos are AMAZING! So many of the photos I got back were just perfect! Deciding which ones to frame is the challenge! You can't go wrong booking Simone! read more

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Simone is amazing! She has photographed so many big moments for my family, including most recently my wedding. She is so easy to work with and her photos are gorgeous. Simone is passionate about what she does, has an amazing eye for good lighting, and values the authentic story her photos tell. So grateful to her for capturing our day! read more

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Simone is an amazing photographer. I originally met her when she took my college senior pictures. She did such a wonderful job that I immediately thought of her when I got engaged a few years later. After talking with her and reviewing her amazing engagement/wedding work, I knew she was the one to capture our special day. Something that really impresses me with Simone's photography is her amazing eye for natural light. Our engagement photos on the beach in Half Moon Bay clearly showed off this talent! She worked with us to plan what we wanted in our wedding photos, including a thorough questionnaire. On the day of the wedding, she arrived early and prepared (she also traveled about 2 hours to get there!). Simone's experience comes across clearly, as she is able to stay on a timeline, manage large groups of people of all ages, and remain friendly while directing people as needed. She also brought another professional photographer to assist her, who was wonderful as well. She captured every moment that we wanted and many more, including amazing photos of my large extended family. Overall, we received hundreds of beautiful photos. I cannot recommend Simone enough, my husband and I are very thankful for her and we will cherish our photos forever. read more

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Simone Anne is an amazing photographer! I have used her for both my college graduation photos and my recent engagement photos, and the pictures came out so beautifully. She really has a way of making you feel very relaxed during the shoot, and she just has such a unique eye for capturing the perfect photo. We were able to get so many different shots that we will be able to use throughout the wedding process. Simone is such a bubbly and fun person, you can't help but smile when you are with her. She took all of my wants and needs into account for our engagement session, and was super flexible when we had to reschedule due to weather. She captured me and my fiance's personalities so well and encouraged us to have fun during the shoot. I can't stop staring at all of our photos! You get a lot of content for such a great price! read more

Simone brought so much joy to our wedding day. From day one, she was the first person we hired. When I told her we expected around 170 guests for our wedding she said she would be able to solo shoot the day no problem, which surprised me but wow she did that and more. She went above and beyond on our wedding day, acting in some ways like our coordinator. She wrangled the troops with ease, kept my husband and I on time throughout the day, and even helped me bustle my dress! I knew from the beginning that she was going to be amazing because when we took our engagement photos she made us feel totally at ease. We have not stopped getting compliments about our photos from friends and family. Simone is truly one of a kind and I hope we can hire her again for photos in the future. She captures those raw candid moments and made everyone look good. She is incredible! read more

Easily the best portrait photographer in the Bay Area! Simone is a pleasure to work with, makes you feel instantly comfortable, and has you laughing in minutes. I've had the pleasure of hiring Simone for engagement photos, and recommended her to many friends who ended up using her as a portrait or wedding photographer. Everyone always thanks me for the recommendation, as Simone is a joy to work with and be around. Stop looking for a Bay Area photographer and hire Simone! You won't regret it! read more

We used Simone for both our engagement photos and wedding photos and let me tell you...she is worth every penny! Picking the right photographer is so important because you spend more time with them than anyone else on your wedding day. I can't imagine anyone more fun - or organized - to work with than Simone. I'm very Type A (or "particular" as my friends might say) and I felt completely comfortable working with her. Leading up to the wedding, we did a phone call to run through timing and expectations and Simone helped us think about smaller details and timing issues that might not have occurred to us otherwise. (Like how many family portraits is too many and what time our families should gather for portraits, etc.) On the day of the wedding, Simone was all smiles and positive energy. She made sure she got every shot on our photo list. She clearly loves her job and even our videographer commented how wonderful she was to work with. When we ran behind schedule, she kept her cool and made up for lost time without any issues. Post-wedding, Simone delivered our photos earlier than we expected and has provided nothing but the best customer service and client experience! We will definitely be working with her again. read more

Simone shot our wedding two months ago. She did a fantastic job and was a joy to have as a resource during the wedding planning period! She is charismatic, warm, and knows how to make her clients feel at ease and immediately comfortable. Her work style is laid back but highly organized, which I loved. She is timely and knows when to follow up for more details. She asks the right questions about details you didn't realize you forgot to include, and is a great communicator and I loved her photo survey, which included helpful comments so that I didn't have to do all the thinking from scratch. On the day of, Simone was prompt and a warm presence amidst a very sleepy wedding party. Although we decided to change locations last minute to optimize for the time we had (and I'm so glad she suggested this!), she still managed to find beautiful spots to take art gallery-worthy first look photos for us. During the ceremony and reception, she managed to move around our sizable venues and take a wide variety of photos of our 300+ guests, and different angles and even threw in some creative shots along the way. After the reception, she pulled us outside by the Berkeley marina to take some more photos, which turned out to be my favorite of the set. Her smiles and energy level were consistent throughout the day and I was so thankful we chose her to be our photographer. Immediately after the wedding, we received some favorite shots that she took - a sweet surprise, because as someone who has shot weddings herself, I know how long it takes to get photos out the door. Her turnaround time is fast, and I am overjoyed by the work she has done (it is the only piece of the day that lives on, and I'm glad we trusted her to capture our wedding)! Overall - Simone has a wonderful aesthetic eye, is highly professional and personable, and will not let you down. I remember first spotting her work in the newspaper years ago when she was a student photographer, and am so glad that she has kept up with it so that others may be blessed by her work! She excels at her craft. She has my highest recommendations. read more

Working with Simone at our wedding last year was an absolute treat. We had an off beat wedding in a historic grave yard and the reception in a Victorian mansion and Simone totally captured the intimate, joyful, slightly crazy and at times hilarious day that was our wedding. I appreciated that Simone took the time to capture moments that weren't cookie cutter wedding fodder (like the moment the best man realized that one of the groomsmen had drawn a penis on his leg while he was sleeping the night before) as well as moments like our first dance and all the background party that we would have otherwise missed (you can only be in so many places at once!). The result are photos that we love and are excited to share with friends and family for years. You should hire her. End of story. read more

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You better know I was serious about my last five-star review because I hired Simone again for my senior graduate photo session! Amazing as always. read more

I wish I could give a million stars! Simone photographed our engagement and wedding and was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. She was easy to communicate with when arranging logistics and always responded quickly. She has a wonderful way of putting people at ease and lightening the mood. If there are any nerves or tensions, her contagious laugh will quickly ease them! It feels like having an old friend there who happens to be taking photos. She even bustled my dress for me! Simone showed up early on our wedding day and got all of the shots I wanted without ever getting in the way or being obtrusive. Her photography told the story of our big day- from the meaningful little moments to the overall vibe- without ever looking staged or cliche. She is incredibly dedicated to getting the right shot, even if it means clearing trash from the bushes in the corner of the frame or picking tiny sticks out of the bottom of your dress. Another advantage is her curation of the photos. You don't get bombarded by a million pictures of your wedding that you then have to sort through. Instead, she assembles an album of her favorites and then a larger pool separated by stages of the day (getting ready, ceremony, reception, etc). It is obvious that she puts a lot of work into selecting and editing photos, but she still got them back to us ridiculously quickly. Picking a wedding photographer is one of the more stressful parts of wedding planning, but you can't go wrong with Simone! read more

Simone did my senior graduation photos, and years later I STILL show them off. High-quality work and super accommodating (I'm somewhat tech challenged and she guided me through it). Simone is also a dream to work with. I get shy and rigid when posing for photos, but she is incredibly warm and welcoming. Having a photographer who works with your personality instead of going against the grain is soooo important, and it really shows up in the final product. If you're in the Bay, I'd recommend her without hesitation. read more

Simone is an incredibly talented photographer. We feel so lucky to have had her shoot our wedding in September, 2014. Her confidence and precision in the way she sets up the shots really shows in the results of the final photos. She's nice, professional, easy to work with, and best of all, invisible. She's unobtrusive during the event while capturing the essence of each moment. She's not afraid to get her hands dirty if it means capturing the right shot. During our family photos, she was in her dress kneeling on pine needles, kicking away dog poo, arranging my wife's dress for each pose. Once we finished the pictures, we were walking back to our cars, when she saw the sun hitting us just right, and she stopped us to take more photos (which turned out amazing). This woman would climb a tree if it meant capturing just the right shot. Her style and quality of work is second to none. She may be younger, but she has enough experience to last a lifetime. We highly recommend Simone if you want your photos to look even better than your memories. read more

My husband and I were recommended Simone as our wedding photographer from my hair stylist. We immediately got into contact with Simone and even though she was halfway around the world traveling (with a time difference) at the time she still made time to Skype with my husband and I for our initial meet n greet to get questions answered. Accommodating and very sweet right? We knew from that first meeting that we wanted to go with Simone, we didn't even consider checking other people out. Simone continued to keep in contact with us all the way until our wedding day which was a nice reminder that she didn't forget about us. The day of the Wedding Simone was actually early and showed up before the wedding parties were even there! My husband was original nervous about the wedding pictures since he has a hard time smiling or feeling comfortable being in pictures. However Simone's presence was very sweet, kind and caring, we truly felt like she cared about us and never made us feel uncomfortable. Therefore our pictures came out great and natural (just what we wanted). She never rushed us and we never felt judged for not being professional models lol. Simone did not lag a minute getting our photos back to us and the pictures turned out better than we could have asked for and we will cherish these photos forever of our special day. If you're looking for a wedding photographer and are considering Simone, GO FOR IT! Do not hesitate to book her or at least reach out to get in contact. Once you talk to Simone you'll know she's the best photographer out there! I would HIGHLY recommend Simone to any FAMILY OR FRIENDS and I know my husband and I will be using her photography again in the future. read more

We wanted the perfect wedding and the perfect photographer to capture all of it for us. After looking at many online portfolios, we saw Simone's and immediately felt that we had found our photographer. Our feelings were confirmed during our in-person meeting with her. Not only does Simone have a beautiful photographic style that we love and a warm and cheerful personality, she also really knows weddings inside and out. She asked us questions that helped us think about all the aspects of planning our wedding. Although our ceremony was more than six months away, we decided right then to sign our contract with her. The next few months we had many email exchanges that were all very helpful. Simone was really on top of things, proactively asking us about our big day rather than the other way around. We talked about our wedding time line, the major photo sets we'd like, which relatives and friends should have photos taken together, and similar details. During these discussions, Simone never hesitated to accommodate our ideas and she made every effort to meet our needs. Time flew by quickly as we planned for the most important day of our lives. Before we knew it, our wedding day was upon us. Our big day started off with tension because, despite my best preparations, I encountered unexpected makeup and traffic delays. When I finally arrived at the venue, Simone was already there and ready to take our photos. Despite having less time than we originally planned, she expertly managed the time and took plenty of fantastic portraits in a nearby botanical garden. It was amazing how quickly our tensions melted away under her direction as she guided us from one pose to the next. We felt relaxed and trusted her completely, and it was a wonderful experience. Simone was really hands-on and wasn't afraid to get her hands dirty. For example, for our large group photo with all our guests, we were short a number of chairs. Rather than asking others to help, Simone started carrying chairs in both arms and others eventually followed her example. With a big warm smile, she then cheered all of our guests and their kids before taking the photos. Every time I look at these group photos, I feel grateful for having her there to capture the moment. We felt blessed to have had such a wonderful wedding and we were off on our honeymoon two weeks later. Based on our friends and families' prior experiences, we had a pretty good idea of how long it typically takes for photo delivery. So, we were very pleasantly surprised when we got an email from Simone that our photos were ready for viewing online! It was great to be able to enjoy them so soon, and during our honeymoon too! The photos were just as we imagined, even better! From the portraits of us to the spontaneous moments from the ceremony and reception, we treasure and cherish each and every photo. I don't know how Simone managed to capture so many great photos without our noticing! In summary, we're extremely happy that Simone photographed our special day for us! Not only does she have a beautiful photographic style that we love, but she is also a genuinely nice person and an absolute pleasure to work with. Our experience with her has been fantastic and, as others here have testified, our experience wasn't a fluke. We recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a fantastic photographer! read more

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Absolutely incredible! Simone has taken photos for me twice now and she is phenomenal to work with. Not only is she extremely talented, she also makes you feel comfortable and really takes the time with you before, during and after to plan and review each photo and find something you really love. I would recommend her to everyone! The pictures will be perfect and you will have a great time in the process. read more

I hired Simone to take family photos as a Mother's Day present for my mom and mother-in-law and I cannot say enough how happy I was with what we received back from Simone. She has an eye for lighting and caught so many sweet moments that I know our families will treasure for a long time. Outside of her photography skills, Simone is very responsive and organized in her communications. Perhaps most importantly for family photo shoots, Simone was great with the kids! We had a four month old, 18 month old and 4 year old in tow and Simone interacted seamlessly with all three of them (even when the 4 year old started to have a meltdown). I hope this can become a family tradition each year with Simone! read more

We booked Simone for a family photo shoot. 2 adults and a super jet-lagged grumpy 8 month old baby! She was super accommodating with the time and location, and had a lot of great suggestions. We wanted an outdoor location and she had lots of places to choose from, all of which were convenient to where we were staying. She also suggested we bring a blanket, snacks, etc - which came in useful during our shoot. We were visiting family in SF (we live in Shanghai) and she offered to mail our CD internationally to Shanghai. I was a little suspicious about all the positive reviews on Yelp (can't help being a pessimist), but am happy to report that she was easy going, flexible and the photos turned out beautifully. She was really patient and we never felt rushed or awkward. She had a lot of suggestions for helping us "pose", which I think were just designed to help us relax so she could capture the moments. She told us when she thought she had enough good shots and we trusted her judgement. One thing that I really liked was she took individual photos of my husband and I, which never occurred to me to take bc it seems so cheesy - and who needs individual portraits? We were just focused on taking some family photos. They turned out really nice and guess what - individual portraits are actually more useful than I thought! No more cropping out all the other heads to get a good photo of yourself! She's also just a super sweet person. She called us before the scheduled shoot to make sure we had directions...and like an idiot, I thought we could find the place. I had to call her back 10 minutes later, lost in the hills, hahah! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone and am hoping for the opportunity to re-book with her in the future! read more

We hired Simone as our wedding photographer last month for our small San Francisco City Hall wedding and we could not have been more pleased. She was referred to me by a friend who also used her, and I'm so glad for that! Simone was easy to talk to and communicate with before the wedding, the day of she was on time and incredibly friendly. She made my (now) husband so comfortable that he was actually enjoying posing for photos when I think he had been dreading it. She was funny and nice and made us feel extremely relaxed. We received the photos incredibly quickly and they turned out amazing. My entire family was thrilled and impressed. If you are considering Simone for your event please do not hesitate - just go with her!! read more

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After doing HOURS of research online for a photographer to take my graduation photos, I stumbled upon Simone's blog and fell in love with her photography style. I knew I wanted my photos to look natural, not super photoshopped-- and Simone's gift of working with natural light made my photos (and me!) look phenomenal. I seriously could not have been more thrilled with the results and I'm a very critical person! For graduation/senior photos, the session runs about 45 minutes-ish for photos in one outfit + cap&gown. However, what separates Simone from other photographers is how accommodating she is to your individual needs. We communicated over e-mail about which locations on UC Berkeley campus I wanted to have my photos taken, and she generously worked past our 45-minute session so that we could hit each spot. Additionally, she is extremely professional and had my photos ready for viewing/sharing within two days of our session. She even offers a 50% off deal for prints if you order within 3 days! Most importantly, Simone is extremely genuine and easy to talk to. She helped me feel comfortable in front of the camera, so I was actually laughing in my "laughing photos" because I was having so much fun! If you're looking to have beautiful graduation photos, I would highly recommend Simone. You can read her blog post about my session here: http://www.simoneanne.com/journal/2015/04/erica-uc-berkeley-graduation-photos-haas-school-of-business/ read more

Simone shot our wedding in the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens and the reception afterwards, and I couldn't have asked for a better photographer. Not only did the photos come out wonderfully, she was also extremely helpful throughout the day. Your wedding is a wonderful experience but it can also be full of stress, and Simone's warmth and enthusiasm cuts through that like a knife through butter. In addition, Simone was very willing to work with us on things like licensing for our photos (we wanted to have them available under a Creative Commons license). Her straightforward and open communication and discussion was what sealed the deal for us hiring her in the first place, and I'm so glad we did. read more

I hired Simone to do a graduation photo shoot with me and my four friends. Best decision ever! :D Simone is amazing. She's so bubbly and friendly, she's great at making people laugh and this results in truly happy photos. I'm so glad that she was able to capture so many great shots and she had so much patience! Not only does she have amazing ideas for photos but she takes your ideas into account as well! If I ever need a photographer for anything in the Bay Area I will definitely give Simone a call! THANK YOU SIMONE!!!!! read more

Simone is the best. Seriously, if you're unsure of who to hire, hire Simone. My fiance and I hired Simone to take our engagement pictures. The entire session was filled with joy and laughter as she's just so much fun to be around. I had hired Simone back when we were in college (!) to do my graduation pictures with friends so already knew to expect a great time and session. And yet, she exceeded all my expectations. She gives you access to all of your pictures for download via an online link (so easy) and even writes a sweet blog post. You won't find better. Hire her. read more

Simone saved the day and my boyfriends birthday gift!!! I could not have been happier with the results and the experience during the shoot. We had some time to talk prior to the photoshoot and she is just the sweetest most down to earth girl! I felt super comfortable working with her and she constantly had ideas and feedback on what was working and what wasn't. She is fearless when it comes to taking risks to get the perfect shot and we could not have been more satisfied with the results. Definitely booking her again for a couples shoot. read more

Simone did my photos for my college graduation and they turned out beautiful! She was flexible with the location and dates due to bad weather, and made sure we were getting the photos that I wanted. Simone has a great bubbly personality and makes you feel more comfortable with getting your photo taken (especially if you have never had photos done like me!). She was very quick in getting the photos back to me after the shoot as well. I would recommend her to anyone in the Bay Area! read more

Simone was an absolute delight to work with for our engagement photo session. My fiance and I were a little nervous, and not quite sure what to expect, but Simone made everything so easy! I felt comfortable, beautiful and we had a lot of fun. She was able to turn the photos around really quickly, and the online portal makes it super easy to download and share the photos. Everything from booking the session to the end result was smooth. I would definitely work with her again, and am super pleased with the end result! read more