I worked with Modern Love photography for Boudoir photos, Engagement Photos, Wedding Photos and…read moreVideography. Let me tell you, I am one happy camper. Denise is phenomenal and she surrounds herself with a team that is professional, considerate and competent. There were a fair amount of questions I had to answer about which photos we wanted and this made me feel at ease knowing that the team would make sure I got all the photos I wanted for my special day. I ordered a boudoir photo package in addition to the wedding photos and video. The boudoir photo shoot was an incredible experience and Denise made me feel incredibly at ease and sexy as hell. I got the proofs and was able to view them in the studio - this was a special day and it was helpful having another set of eyes and also someone there to help me not be so critical of myself!! The final result was a book of photos of me feeling sexy, confident and amazing. My husband sat, mouth open, carefully going through each page and I felt like the most beautiful girl in the world. On our wedding day there were absolutely ZERO ISSUES. When Denise arrived, I breathed a sigh of relief, she took care of everything. I was confident that the pictures were going to be exactly what I wanted and then some. Overall, my experience with Modern Love was beyond anything I could have ever dreamed of. They know how to take incredible photos and have done a lot of training to ensure that they are getting photos that you not only see as visually beautiful but photos that make you feel something, photos that make you experience and witness the beauty and magic of a moment. Thank you Denise and all of Modern Love for an incredible day!!

This is honestly a hard review for me to write. I did love Denise and her personality, and I loved…read moremy engagement shoot that I did with Katie. But my wedding shoot was extremely, so extremely disappointing. We opted not to have a videographer and told people not to take pictures during the ceremony, so I'm just left with sad pictures( or the lack of pictures I guess). For starters, the photographers were 45 minutes late. I heard there was a lot of traffic, and I wonder if this is the first thing that threw everything off. We initially signed a contract for Denise and Katie as the second shooter, but we found out that Katie was promoted as a main photographer, so there was a new guy. The second photographer was nice but pretty useless. You could tell which photos he shot, and they were pretty poor. He did the groomsmen getting ready, but all of the photos are just close ups. The guys did a pillow fight (tradition with his friends), and every single one of them is just a close up of a man holding a pillow. Also, one of the reasons we chose the venue was due to its interior, and I spent a lot of time looking at wedding photos done inside the building. I remember asking for photos in the hallway and taking a bunch, but I didn't see any. I was told they couldn't shoot properly in there because of the lighting. I'm not sure why all the other photographers from that venue were able to get pictures, but I couldn't. We ended up with a handful of portraits, many of them disappointing because either my hair is blowing all over my face or my husband couldn't keep a straight face. We spent a good portion of our decorating budget on flowers, but I don't have a single photo of my centerpieces. My florist asked to add them to my portfolio, but I didn't have any to offer her. The biggest, most disappointing issue is that there are zero pictures of the whole wedding party, and I don't have a single photo of the whole family. How did that escape people? I wasn't keeping track of each photo, and I really expected the photographers to do that. I don't have one with just my parents or with my sister, who was my maid of honor. These pictures were things I just took for granted. It definitely wasn't because we ran out of time because between the ceremony and reception, I was just sitting around in my room for about 45 minutes. Aside from Denise's personality,  I was extremely disappointed with the whole day.  I even tried to get a refund for the "trash the dress" session I had also purchased and was met with a refusal. They did refund us for the cost of a second photographer though. To this day, I get really sad seeing other great wedding photos and for years thinking about it could bring me to the verge of tears. That being said, obviously I survived and I did absolutely love my wedding. I still have beautiful memories of my wedding, and I'm happily married with a gorgeous kiddo. I just wish I had some photos too.

Such a wonderful experience working with her for our baby boy's newborn and 100-day sessions. She…read moreis incredibly talented, yet so humble, warm, patient, and genuinely caring. Every time we enter her studio, she is always so open to welcoming our ideas and has this beautiful ability to give life to exactly what we have envisioned with her creative touch as a surprise. She never rushes the session and makes our little one and our entire family feel completely comfortable and welcomed . Even with our additional editing requests, she has always been so kind and accommodating. Truly a lovely person and a gifted photographer--we'll cherish these memories for a lifetime.

Sandy is creative, professional, and truly knows how to make each session special. We have had the…read morepleasure of working with her for both maternity and newborn photoshoots, and every experience has been wonderful. She is so gentle and careful when posing newborns, which made us feel completely comfortable and confident. We look forward to work with her again.

Eva has taken our daughter's newborn and 6 month photos so far and we have been very happy with…read moreboth sessions. Her ability to work with babies and capture such beautiful moments made the sessions worth every penny. The environment is relaxed and she has stations ready for different props, ready to capture any moment. She helped not just the baby feel relaxed, but myself as well at times. Lol If you're looking for a professional photographer, give her a call.

Just got my pictures back from my daughter's first birthday photos - LOVE!…read moreEva was so sweet and easy to work with. Her studio was easy to find with free and close parking - a must with littles! She had a changing table and everything someone might need. The outfits she has available were so cute and hard to narrow down to just a few. My daughter had fun and it shows in the pictures. Would definitely recommend Eva Photography!

I booked a surprise Mother's Day photoshoot with Sugarbaby Photography for my wife with our…read morenewborn. It just happened to be on her actual birthday as well! Jaimie was also kind enough to recommend a hair & make up place near their studio. That way my wife was able to just relax and enjoy her day. Jaimie and Stanley took care of us right away, and our little guy was easygoing around them. All of the pictures came out really good and my wife loves them! We'll definitely be booking more sessions with Sugarbaby in the future. Thanks again!

Stanley did our baby's first birthday photography. I'm very pleased with the photos and the…read morememories he captured he was punctual, professional, creative, and exactly knew how to get the baby to pay attention and smile! His photos will always keep the sweet memories of that day alive! Highly recommended!

I met Diana during our graduation shoot and she was exceptional in every way! I was actually…read morewondering how a stranger would be able to not only get everyone's attention, but keep everyone focused while getting great shots. Walking into a group of "mostly" young adults and commanding presence, while organizing them is a skill and Diana was outstanding in this regard. She fit right in and was kind, but focused and confident. The photo concepts she came up with were brilliant and turned out better than I could have ever imagined. And she provided us all with some really beautiful memories together. I would highly recommend her for not only her photography skills, but she is just such a warm person who was a pleasure to work with, even briefly. Thank you so much Diana! You are the best!

Diana is so wonderful and easy to work with. She is professional, patient and kind. So wonderful…read morewith children as well! She has done our family photos for years now and we have always been so pleased with both the photos and the experience. She also finds really great photo locations if you are unsure what type of scenery you are looking for. Use Dia Photography for your next photo session and I promise you will not be disappointed!

Christina is a true professional! Reliable, poised, and talented! She managed to get all the good…read moreshots without being in the slightest bit intrusive. She transitioned seamlessly from our outdoor ceremony, to family and couples shots and our indoor reception. Made it all look so good! Thank you, Christina!

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

Working with Toan was a dream. Not only did he bring a wonderful energy to our wedding day, but he…read morekept everyone on track with the timing of everything. Many many people in our wedding party noted how professional and polished he was. I truly can't imagine having any other photographer for our day. It brought me great relief knowing he was keeping us all on track for such a busy day. And of course, the photos came out beautifully. He truly knows how to pose people and hit all the best angles. I cannot recommend Toan enough!!

If you're looking for a wedding photographer in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend Toan Photography…read moreenough! We absolutely loved working with Toan and his team. From the very beginning, they were incredibly knowledgeable, talented, professional, and genuinely easy to work with. Planning a DIY wedding comes with plenty of stress, but Toan was hands down our easiest and favorite vendor throughout the entire process. Neither of us is naturally comfortable in front of a camera, but Toan has an incredible eye and knows exactly how to direct and pose you. He gave us simple, clear guidance that made us feel relaxed and confident, and somehow made even the least photogenic person look like a natural model. The entire experience felt fun instead of awkward. His photography speaks for itself. The photos are absolutely stunning and capture every moment so beautifully. His work is so strong that the images barely need any editing--they're timeless, natural, and simply breathtaking. Every photo feels like a work of art, and we know we'll treasure them for the rest of our lives. We also really appreciated how honest, flexible, and accommodating Toan was throughout the process. He frequently offered packages and special deals, which we were incredibly grateful for. Booking, scheduling, billing, and communication were always seamless, and we never ran into a single issue. On our wedding day, Toan and his team made us feel completely at ease during one of the biggest and most emotional days of our lives. They were calm, organized, and knew exactly how to keep everything running smoothly while capturing every special moment. His craftsmanship is worth every penny. After working with him, we completely understand why he's so highly rated throughout the Bay Area. If you're considering Toan Photography, don't hesitate--you'll be investing in an amazing experience and memories you'll cherish forever. Thank you, Toan and your team, for exceeding every expectation!

Had a great experience at JCPenney studio. Made an online reservation for 8 girls 3 children to do…read moresome photos together. We arrived a little bit before our reservation and got everything squared away with our photographer. Our photographer Nicole, was so awesome! She 100% understood what our intentions were. We were there for 'awkward' family photos, which she helped us with our poses and was so patient with us as we were laughing away the whole time. Overall our photos turned out great and hilarious, just how we wanted them. Price wasn't terrible, especially since we split with 8 girls, around $200 after our coupons. We look forward to coming back again!

I love me some JcPenney Portraits! One thing for sure, you cannot be late because they will not…read moretake you sometimes. We came the week of thanksgiving week (which I wouldn't do again) It just was so busy BUT we were well taken care of. Our photographer (female, amazing! I will find out her name) was so great. She had great suggestions for poses, made my son feel comfortable in front of the camera, she was really great! Afterwards, another wonderful female took the time to pick out my pictures are Christmas cards with me. They always have a coupon so make sure you look online for one! I have been taking my pictures with JcPenney for a long time and they always deliver for reasonable pricing!

Our experience with Dani was so great! We are new parents and weren't aware of how far in advance…read morewe were supposed to book a newborn photographer (months in advance apparently!). We reached out to Dani when our baby girl was 12 days old and she was able to squeeze us in 4 days later! She was very flexible in the scheduling process, which we very much appreciated being brand new first time parents. She was also very professional and her studio had everything we could need! From all the props, swaddles, costumes, baby accessories ... to a changing table and extra diapers in the restroom for baby! Her photographs were also beyond what I could have expected. She even made me look refreshed despite how I was feeling at the time, having had very little sleep. Overall, would highly recommend!! We will for sure be returning for our girl's future milestone sessions! Thank you, Dani!

I definitely recommend coming to Dani for your baby photos and family photos!…read more When it came to booking these photo shoots she was very quick to respond. Prices vary on the photo shoot that you would like and all of her prices are posted right on her website. I love the transparency! So far I have done my maternity shoot, my baby's new born, and my baby's 1 year photo shoot! Dani is patient and kind which is definitely helpful when working with little one! She has plenty of wraps and baby outfits to choose from. She has her own studio in downtown Nile's but is also willing to shoot outdoors which is nice. Her style of photography is definitely what drew me to her and I wasn't let down.

Julia is THE BEST!!!!…read more As a NorCal bride-to-be that grew up in SoCal, my wedding vendors' list was incredibly limited. I spent many late night hours on Instagram and I can't even tell you how I came across Julia's page. I can tell you that I was drawn to how beautiful her photos were! And I'm so incredibly happy that we went with her for our engagement photos. Regretfully we only booked her for our engagement session (we are getting married in SoCal), but that didn't stop Julia from being incredibly attentive to our requests. She was still so sweet and so eager to help us. We had to reschedule a few times due to the tricky weather we've been getting the last few weeks in the Bay Area, but she was readily available to accommodate our busy work schedules, on top of being a busy mama. When we finally met, Julia was sooooo sweet, despite the freezing temperatures in SF this afternoon! You can tell she is just one of those genuine, down-to-earth, kind souls that it's hard to come across nowadays. And omg let me tell you - although she is little, she sure is mighty! She champed through the chilly air and maintained such a positive attitude during our session (meanwhile, I was marching around like a grouch pathetically hating my life because of the weather). She was so easy to work with and made us feel at ease, which is important because I'm super awkward in front of the camera. My fiancé and I will be using Julia again when we decide to have future photo sessions for our growing family one day. I can't wait to see the final edits and very much so working together in the future :) Thanks again, Julia, we truly do appreciate you. You were great!

Julia is a literal Rockstar! She is incredibly sweet, talented, and really listens to you while…read morestill being able to guide you comfortably as she takes her photos. Her light and bright style made our wedding photos so stunning, I will be using her for every photoshoot I plan throughout my life! She even sent me sneak peek photos LITERALLY THE NIGHT OF MY WEDDING. And we got the rest of our photos about 3 weeks later. Her turnaround is amazing! Her package also included an engagement session, and the photos came out gorgeous as well (even with the crazy SF wind!). If you're in the market for an amazing person that produces equally amazing photos, look no further! Julia will exceed every expectation!