I can't recommend Melissa highly enough! I had lots of extended family members in town and wanted…read moreto get a group family photo. Melissa was really easy to coordinate with and very flexible. All my folks felt very at ease and the pictures speak for themselves. If I could, I would give Melissa an extra star for going the extra mile with helping us narrow down our wardrobe choices. Thank you Melissa! I'll forever treasure the memories from our foggy Half Moon Bay photo shoot and you can expect me to be calling you in the future!

First, I want to say that Melissa is very kind and makes the experience comfortable, even if you're…read morenervous or shy in front of the camera. She's warm, welcoming, and easy to work with. I received around 80 edited proofs to choose from, and there were plenty of great options for my final selections. She also offers a wardrobe with beautiful dresses, as well as some clothing options for men. The location suggestions she provided were excellent, and she did a great job capturing the style and vibe I had in mind. That said, I do feel the need to mention some concerns about professionalism and turnaround time. Her contract states that proofs will be delivered within 2-4 weeks. While 4 weeks already feels a bit long, I was patient and checked in about once a week for updates. When the 4-week mark passed without receiving anything, I was disappointed. I ended up receiving the proofs after 4 weeks and 3 days. I reviewed and returned my selections the same day, but her contract didn't specify a timeline for final edits, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The final images were delivered 15 days later. When I received them, it seemed like the only changes made were removing the watermarks. Some photos still had bags and other items in the background, even though she had mentioned those would be edited out. Communication was also inconsistent. There were times when my messages were read but not answered, and at one point--about two weeks after the shoot--she indicated she hadn't started editing yet. It left me feeling like my time and excitement weren't fully considered. By the time I received my maternity photos, my baby was already three weeks old, and I had already shared photos of her arrival, despite scheduling the shoot at 34 weeks as recommended. Would I recommend Melissa? Yes, but with some expectations in mind. Her pricing is fair, and you do receive a large number of photos. However, turnaround time may be slower than expected, and communication can feel a bit casual at times. (She did provide 5 additional images to make up for the delay in delivering the proofs.) I had originally intended to do a new born shoot with her as well but I was waiting for my maternity photos to make sure I really liked them and unfortunately by the time I received them my baby was outside the 7-14 day old window she wants for newborns. Between that and the turn around time I decided against it.

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.

Meli Miller Photography is the best! I found her on Instagram and decided to take a chance, and I'm…read moreso glad I did. We chose her to photograph our son's baptism, and she was amazing from start to finish. She was professional, so easy to work with, and made the whole process stress-free. She captured all of the moments that were most important to us, and when we got our gallery back, we honestly loved every single photo. We couldn't have asked for anything better, and we'll cherish these memories forever. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a photographer. We can't wait to have her capture more of our family's special moments!

Meli is one of those rare photographers who not only takes beautiful pictures -- she captures…read moremoments. Real, raw, emotional moments that tell your story in a way words never could. We've had the pleasure of working with her twice now: first for our newborn photos and later for our daughter's six-month session, which we combined with family portraits. Each time, she exceeded every expectation. When I came to her with a vision for a strawberry-themed milk-bath shoot, she embraced it with so much enthusiasm and creativity. She helped bring every idea to life -- from the setup and colors to the little details that made the session feel magical. The photos turned out better than I could have imagined: soft, natural, and full of light and love. Our newborn session was equally amazing. Meli has an incredible gift for patience -- she never rushes, never forces, and always goes at your baby's pace. She creates such a calm, warm atmosphere that makes you forget about time completely. Feedings, diaper changes, little naps -- she just rolls with it all and somehow catches the most beautiful moments in between. You can tell she truly loves her work and genuinely cares about the families she photographs. What I value most about Meli is her attention to detail and her ability to make everyone -- parents, babies, even camera-shy partners -- feel at ease. She captures those in-between moments, the laughter, the tenderness, the real life that happens behind a smile. Her work isn't just technically perfect, it's emotionally rich. We're endlessly grateful for the memories she's given us. These photos aren't just pictures -- they're treasures we'll look back on forever. If you're looking for someone who puts her heart into every frame, who brings both artistry and empathy to her craft, Meli is the one.

Everything was amazing! The pictures turned out great and the experience was very comfortable! We…read morehave had family pictures done twice now and both times turned out great! Highly recommend!

Updating my review! We have used Casey for newborn, sitter sessions, and cake smash these last…read morecouple of years! We have loved all the photos we have received. She always seems to get my babies to take great photos even when I can't. Highly recommend a sitter session, good value and the photos are so worth it! So much personality in these photos. I also recommend doing a family newborn session. I didn't do this with my first (totally regret). I loved how these photos turned out with my second. Especially the sibling photos!

AMAZING!!!!! Staygenic photographed my nieces quinceañera and the did a fantastic job. They had…read moreplenty of patience and came prepared with many pose ideas for her. I could tell they did their research to make my nieces special day as seamless as possible.

We were in the Bay Area for 1 rainy weekend and Siva was able to book us on a day that the weather…read morewas nice. Our photos turned out amazing and given that we have a 10 month old, it went really well. Would for sure book again when we go down there!

My family and I love Kree photography. I did my graduation photoshoot with Kree and it was the…read moresmoothest experience of my life! She's so sweet and knows exactly what to do and how to tell you how to do it. If I need more photos for anything I would come to her!

I was looking for a photographer in the Brentwood area as a graduation gift for my niece. She was…read moregraduating high school, and I wanted to make this moment extra special for her. I came across Kree's Yelp page because of how close she was, but what really stood out was her website--the caliber and vibrancy of her photos were incredible. I knew right away she'd be a perfect fit for capturing my niece, both in her cap and gown and in her super colorful prom dress (which I was confident Kree could do justice!). From the moment I reached out, Kree was super responsive and easy to communicate with. The contract was simple and straightforward, pricing was fair and the breakdown of her packages were awesome. and she helped us agree on a time and location that worked perfectly, not far from our house either, which was a huge plus. On the day of the shoot, Kree arrived right on time and immediately made my niece feel comfortable. Since it was my niece's first time being professionally photographed, I appreciated how Kree guided her with poses and gave her direction to bring out her best angles. She was friendly, patient, and made the whole experience fun. We received the edited photos about two weeks later, and they were amazing, better than I could have imagined. Kree truly captured my niece's personality and the significance of the moment. Highlights for me: super responsive communication, an easy-to-understand contract, a convenient location, her friendly demeanor, and of course, the beautiful final photos. Thanks so much Kree!!!

Desirae is seriously THE sweetest! I've followed her for quite some time on social media and she is…read morealways wanting to do nice things for the community- bonus in my book! Before we even started the session she asked what vision we had and if there were any poses we wanted (we literally didn't have anything in mind, I just wanted pics of us) Boy oh boy did she knock it out of the park! She gave such great, thoughtful instructions and made us feel so incredibly comfortable even though we had no idea what we were doing. She was able to capture us- truly us in a nutshell. (THANK YOU) She was insightful and considerate of limitations and used her talent beautifully! She made us feel like we knew her as an old friend instead of someone we just met. Her pictures are beautiful and I actually cried when they arrived because she gave a vision to the shoot that I didn't think possible. Her session gave my heart so much joy and gave us as a couple a little umph of love we didn't know we needed. She is a wonderful photographer and person! Highly highly recommend you go to her!

I've hired Desirae for our maternity photos and another mom and me mini session and can…read morewholeheartedly recommend her services. She has captured SO many priceless pictures that we will hold dear for years to come! I can't wait to book her again for all our family photo needs. I should also mention that she is AMAZING with babies and made our feisty 5 month old smile in most of our photos with ease. I can't say enough good things - you're in such good hands and I only wish I had met her before our wedding so I could have hired her for that too!

This was our second year doing a family photo shoot with Amy. Her photos are pure magic. She is…read moresomehow able to get amazing shots of two insane toddlers with no attention span whatsoever who can't seem to sit still at all during a shoot. She is able to put them at ease and draw out lots of laughs, and is so easygoing and kind. She makes the shoot experience much less stressful. It's clear that she really knows the sites she picks very well. Both times, she knew exactly when and where to stand for the best light and shadows and the most beautiful settings. She is so good at capturing truly magical shots where the light is hitting everybody's faces just perfectly-- they look like they belong in editorials in magazines. She does a really lovely mix of both posed and more candid shots. And, if it matters to you, she doesn't use AI to edit her photos. This is all her own skill. Last year, when we sent out our holiday cards using Amy's photos of our family, so many friends and family were floored by how lovely the photography was. Her work really is a cut above. I cannot recommend her enough!

We did a maternity sunset photoshoot with Amy and her work is top-tier! She sent links for styling,…read morecolor palettes and location guidance weeks before our shoot which was incredibly helpful. On the evening of our session, she made us all feel comfortable like we were hanging out with a friend. She was amazing with our 4 year old son and Shiba Inu. My son was so comfortable that he started doing his own poses and giving suggestions on how we should pose next. Amy also has an eye for all the small details that matter - where to place hands, positioning each individual, making sure clothing and hair is right, etc. I was so impressed! The turnaround time for the pics was fast and we are so happy with how they turned out. Amy is an EXPERT in capturing natural lighting. The lighting in our photos is stunning!! We would highly recommend Amy and will turn to her for our future photo sessions!

My family and I just finished up a family/sibling/newborn session with Lori, and without even…read morehaving seen the photos yet, the experience alone was amazing! Lori has such a fun, friendly, and upbeat personality, which greeted us upon entrance to her adorable studio. She even had our newborn baby's name written on the sign outside to welcome us, which I regrettably forgot to take a picture of. :( We knew to plan for about a three hour session, as all of the information we needed to prepare was sent by Lori via email as well as conveniently available on her website. Lori was so patient and really took her time in order to get the best shots- immediately recommending that the baby be fed so she would be sleepy for photos. Watching Lori at work was inspiring- so meticulous in her posing of the family and baby, making sure that every last hair was in place and every little detail was captured. She was also great about ensuring adequate time for diaper changes and nursing, understanding that these elements are critical in the ability to capture a beautiful photograph. I'm beyond excited to see the final resulting images, and overall extremely happy with our decision to work with Lori in capturing such a precious time in our lives- the welcoming of our newborn daughter. It's no wonder that she was voted Pleasanton's Best Photographer for two years in a row! She is deserving of both awards and so much more! Thank you, Lori!

This review has been a long time coming. Lori is phenomenal! She captured my wedding in June of…read morethis year and I was so grateful to have found her through my venue's list of preferred vendors. She was shocked that I hired her having only looked at her portfolio, but I knew from the photos she had of another wedding at my venue that she would do a great job. And after our initial conversation I knew she would be perfect! She's a professional through and through. I appreciate her working with my husband who is camera shy and managing to document beautiful moments with our chaotic (but sweet) families. I know we made her nervous because we were pretty laid back and I am so appreciative she kindly made us take certain photos even though we said they were not important. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Natalia Mendoza is like a fairy godmother! I highly recommend the experience she provides for any…read morewoman who needs a reminder of what a beautiful badass she is. For the past 5 years, I've completely dedicated myself to my children and family. It's become a large part of my identity and I needed a reminder that "mommy" isn't the only title that defines me. I wanted to reclaim the strong, sexy, and stunning part of myself and Natalia made it possible for me to do that. I booked a session with her for my birthday this past October and the experience exceeded my expectations. She was very professional, scheduling a consultation before we even set a date to answer all my questions, go over details, and to set expectations. Leading up to our shoot, we shared a Pinterest inspiration board. I had outside-of-the-box boudoir ideas and Natalia was extremely receptive to capturing something beyond the ordinary. When the day arrived, I got to spend a few hours playing the ultimate dress-up and indulging the fantasy-nerd in me. I felt confident, empowered, glamorous, and alive! Natalia was warm and vibrant; made me feel like I was hanging out with my best friend. As a woman and a mother, herself, she really understood my feelings and helped me bring out the best in myself. While the shoot took place during the flatter part of the COVID curve, she took all safety precautions and I felt very safe during our session. Several weeks later, I got a beautiful album and series of photos that truly reflect my inner goddess! Definitely one of the best investments that I've ever made. Natalia allowed me to have a wonderful experience and exquisite keepsakes that I can admire for a lifetime. This was truly a gift and worth every single penny!

I asked my girlfriend if she was interested in taking professional boudoir photos for me. She said…read more"yeah one day". That day has not come yet but she has transformed her physique to get ready for picture day. The motivation has been unreal and the outcome is noticeable! I love it and it should be anytime soon!