I've seen and experienced his expertise more times than I can count on 2 hands and I have 8 fingers on each hand so yeah, that's over 16! He's cool, amiable, very friendly, professional, and more importantly - excellent at what he does, I've tried to take good pictures and mine don't compare to him - well, obviously. I was in the restaurant / wedding / event industry for over 20 years. I've worked with some of the best photographers at weddings that cost over $200,000 dollars - Yikes, and I recommend Thomas over all of those people. Why - because he's not demanding - he works "with" you - he's not a walking ego like many I've worked with, and he's good looking - doesn't hurt. The fact is he gets along with everyone. He has the kind of style that when he's talking with you - you know he is present and authenticly there, and if he needs to stop mid-sentence because he sees a great shot forming, he seamlessly goes from your conversation to taking beautiful photo's and it's never abrupt. Obviously, I think highly of him, I know you will too. An extremely accommodating gentleman with a High sense of professionalism that grasps the art of what he's doing. I know that you will be thrilled with him and his craft. He has it all and everyone I know that's hired him would rehire him and he feels like a friend. Thomas Rosencrantz is what I want when I hire any position - someone I don't have to micromanage, that goes above what I'm asking for and surprises me with so much that I never even thought of. read more

I had a little drone photography project and I didn't know who or how to go about it. I contacted a few companies, and Thomas was the only one that came back with a prompt, layman terms response. He went above and beyond on every level. 5-star service and results and I couldn't be more happy. I highly recommend him to anyone and any job! -Ernie read more

Another Awesome Batch of Pictures From Thomas! SITREP Always a fun time to be with Thomas when he is at work capturing the fun and special moments like at the recent "Marin's Best!" THE SETUP Marin's Best is a charitable organization created by a group of concerned parents and volunteers from the Marin Community, and they support the social, educational, and sports activities for persons in Marin County who have developmental disabilities (DD). Events like this are a tremendous way to bring the community together and share their hopes - through action - for a better life for DD adults. Thomas Rosencrantz Photography does exceptional work in creating and memorializing those magical moments with his camera to share with both participants and organizers alike. GOOD TIMES My friend Bridgette and I were part of the promotion through CellarPass and other related groups - we grabbed our reservations and were looking forward to this Monday night here at The Lighthouse Bar & Grill in Mill Valley. Of course, Tom captured one of our moments there true to form! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/thomas-rosencrantz-photography-mill-valley-2?select=W76iTflIWLYH0bVcIlhaFQ Thomas was on hand to document the festivities and he was diligent capturing the moments between the competitors. Oh! Did I forget to say that the event-aspect was a Tequila Drink contest between competing bartenders? Everyone was having a good time drinking tequila, eating tacos, and raising money for the "Marin's Best" Community groups providing support and activities for the disabled adults in Marin County. THE LOWDOWN Thank you, Thomas Rosencrantz Photography (and Tom!) for making memorable events even MORE memorable after they are over. :) read more

Thomas Rosencrantz Photography - Thank you Tom for another fun picture! My friend Bridgette and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing you in action at "Marin's Best"! - Event Photography Near Me

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When describing Tom Rosencrantz in one word: It would be "excellent"! His incredible talent for photography is undeniable and it shines through each and every photo that he takes. I've had the pleasure of working with Tom during several different events. He is extremely professional and has a knack for capturing the best moments on camera. He harbors a skillset that allows him to capture the most intriguing images through his great angle usage and lighting techniques. He brings life to his photos and each image tells a story. I love being able to relive those precious moments simply by going through the photos that he's taken from the past. The quality of the images are top grade and crystal clear. I'm always so shocked at how beautiful the images are after the final edits. I'm a pretty hard critic when it comes to photography since my Mother has been in the business herself for many years. But, Tom is just phenomenal! He even makes ME look good on camera, and I'm SUPER critical of self portraits. Anybody who can make me look good in photos gets extra points in my book! (Wink wink). I mustn't forget to mention Tom's specialty in drone photography! The panoramic and drone pan images are just wonderful! He is really just a one stop shop! From landscapes to portraits, Tom Rosencrantz is your man! He comes highly recommended and I always look forward to working with him. read more

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Shooting ratio. A comparison of the number of shots a photographer makes relative to the number of images they elect to keep. The shooting ratio was perhaps more relevant back in the olden times when images were made on film, and most definitely when they were made on glass. Ansel Adams would pack large format glass on animals into the Sierra wilderness, bringing a few dozen plates and imagine how low your ratio must be when you're hundreds of miles from home with only a handful of chances to make something worthy. That he could pull this off and produce some of the most magnificent place photography of all time is what makes Adams and his contemporaries - Lang, Evans, Arbus - iconic. Thomas doesn't shoot film. Thomas shoots zeroes and ones. Even if he wanted to make images on celluloid it would be a feat to pull off, as film suppliers and paper makers and chemical manufacturers and processors have gone the way practically of the dinosaurs. The application of the ratio in a digital world is different for as there are different constraints. You get more than a few rolls or two dozen plates to make it work. You can shoot like Al Capone with a Canon Tommy gun so long as you have cards w memory. Thousands of shots. But maybe this ability will have you less motivated to learn about light, or depth of field, or composition. You'll just shoot your subject until it practically isn't even there anymore. And guess what! You still might not get it right. Your ratio is 1,500:0. T. R. gets it right. Most of what I've seen him make are images of the beautiful North Bay Yelpen as he works to preserve magical moments, silly moments, delicious moments. And with recognition that his subjects are lovely, the dishes often so perfectly plated, the vibe uncomplicated and happy, it makes it no easier. A shooter could still screw it up. But dig it, go to our party pages and see for yourself, Thomas does not screw it up. He even makes me look pretty and I kid you not this is a magical act even in itself. Thank you for your hard work, Mr. R. You make this world more beautiful. I'm sure I speak for many when I say you are appreciated and an aspect of the weekend soirees that we look forward to. I'd recommend your practice to anyone wanting to preserve a special moment. read more

Tom was an absolute delight to work with. I contacted him a month before my engagement and he quoted me a great price. We agreed to pay half up front and the remaining amount after I received the photos/videos. He stuck to his word and was accessible at all times leading up to the engagement. He was as invested into the whole day playing out as planned as I was. Tom was very helpful with his suggestions as well as doing his own research upfront. He went to the location multiple times to plan out where he would be hiding and sent me pictures showing his vantage point/views. He even marked the area where we should be standing. I was very happy with his work and professionalism. I would highly recommend Tom for any type of event. He's great! read more

Tom's been my go-to event photographer for the past two years. I can't say enough good things about him and his work. He has a very keen eye and knows how to truly capture the spirit of a party. Here's my checklist for a good photographer: 1) Punctual (check!) 2) Professional (check!) 3) Personable with guests and host (check!) 4) Captures all aspects of the party - from smiling guests to the delicious food/drinks being served, to beauty shots of the hosting venue (check, check, and check!) 5) Delivers the final photos in a timely manner (check!) Tom delivers on all of the above. I can't recommend him enough! read more

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Tom was great to work with. I used his services for professional head shots and he did my engagement photos as well. My fiancé and I were SO happy with our photos and had a lot of fun during the shoot. He did an amazing job and the turn around time was so quick! Tom is very professional and at the same time has the ability to make you feel very comfortable and relaxed...which makes for even better pictures. read more

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Tom's Review Tom was amazing!! He's got the equipment, is easy to work with, enjoys what he does and was generally fun to work with, always looking out with constant tips to make everything work out to its best. He helped me capture the moment I proposed to my then-girlfriend, now fiancé. I needed a quick turnaround (less than a week) for someone with a drone that could come out to Pacifica and help me capture the proposal while we hiked. This guy went above & beyond - he scoped out the hike, recommended 2-3 good spots where it would come out well and then got himself set up a little before we arrived - AMAZING! He provided us with multiple cuts of the entire video, with some background music and editing as per whatever we asked. Loved working with him and will certainly be back in touch for our wedding, and any other time we need someone with professional photography / videography skills. read more

5 STARS!!! We had our videographer cancel the day before our son's senior football night. We contacted Tom and he responded immediately! Within a days' notice, Tom went above and beyond to make it to the game early, get game footage, senior night celebrations, and put together an amazing tribute video for our son within one week! The video came out amazing. Tom was extremely professional and always communicated in a timely fashion. Will definitely recommend to our friends and family! read more

Thomas is an excellent photographer. I had him shoot a staged rental property and he really picked all of the best angles to showcase the property. He's also just a really nice guy. He will definitely be my go-to photographer for any future projects. read more

I've now hired Tom for a couple of events and he always goes above and beyond the call of duty. I like the fact that he produced both photos and videos for my events. He's very flexible and open to direction, but also has great instincts. Bonus: he took these awesome aerial photos of the venue which provided great establishing and closing shots/videos of the event. Very easy to work with, dependable, fast. Need I say more? read more

We all love good photos and better yet great photos!! of our friends, family, and let's be honest....ourselves!! yes, we do love seeing good ones of ourselves....no that's not narcissistic!! its just fun....well let me just say that Tom catches us at our best and for those events where we aren't posing, it can be a challenge!! Tom finds those moments in time that express joy, amazement, pensive mood and thoughtfulness....and all in amazing hi def, balanced composition!!! Thank you Tom for your services!! You truly make Yelp events magical!! much aloha..... read more

Tom was the photographer for my son's surprise engagement party. He was not only professional but he was able to work in a venue that last minute told us they didn't allow any photographers on the premises. He was able to help us negotiate with the venue and he worked around their restrictions. Despite these difficulties, he was able to capture the entire event. His photos were beautiful and truly reflect the joy of the event. I would use him in a heartbeat again! read more

Tom did a drone videography and photography of our engagement, which was on Mt. Tam (20 minutes off a trail). From the first time I called, Tom was incredibly response, nice, ready & willing to move fast. About 24 hours after our first call, we were practicing for the drone shot on Mt. Tam, and then ready to go for the actual engagement the day after. Tom did a great job on the day, contributed to the festive atmosphere, and then produced the 360 degree photos, and edited the video the weekend after. It was all high quality, professional, and working with him was a joy. I would highly highly recommend. read more

Tom is the best!!! The photos and video came out amazing and captured every moment of my brothers engagement party. We had some difficulties at the winery but Tom helped work around the issues and was patient and kind the entire time. Tom had the photos done the same night as the event and the video finished a week later, so fast! He was such a pleasure to have and I would highly suggest everyone uses him for their big events. Thanks again Tom! read more

Tom photographed my Chiropractic office as well as my personal training studio for several video and brochure ads. His work is nothing short of perfection! Tom takes the time to understand exactly what it is you are looking to capture and goes above and beyond to bring you a final product that is totally professional. He is prompt, personable, courteous, and listens diligently. I highly recommend Tom for any type of photography and video work. Dr. Larry read more

Tom took breathtaking drone shots and drone video of my property in San Rafael. He expertly captured the beauty of the environment. Tom is wonderful at working with direction. I had a very clear idea of the feeling I wanted to transmit with my interior shots and he delivered. Tom brought his technical expertise to capture the stature and elegance of each room. Overall, Tom is a pleasure to work with! read more

My husband Doug and I commissioned Tom to be our photographer for our 50th vow renewal. He went beyond the standards as far as taking the usual pictures for us. Not only did he capture the moment we had at our renewal in Mill Valley at The Acqua Hotel, but he also drove us to a beautiful lookout called Strawberry Pt. where he again shot many more pictures. We'd recommend Tom to anyone who lives in the Bay Area or who is traveling out there and needs a photographer. He was amazing. Nancy & Doug Martin, Denver, CO Definitely rate Tom as a 10 read more

Tom was very professional, easy to work with, went the extra mile and was very accommodating when some logistical issue came up with the venue. The pictures came out terrific. read more

Thomas Rosencrantz made a high quality video with aerial ( drone) and still photographs that showcased my house. He was easy to work with, has great ideas, and was very responsive to suggestions. Excellent eye for the best angles, and creative editing skills. Attentive to details. I used the video in online marketing of the house with great success. I would definitely recommend ! read more

Tom photographed our wedding in Minnesota and he did an amazing job! He was great at giving different ideas and making our shoot unique. He captured some amazing moments and made our day memorable. Tom did a fantastic job making everyone feel very comfortable and we would recommend Tom to everyone! read more