Jessie has a rare gift: she makes you feel seen before she ever picks up the camera…read more I came to Luminous Space for personal branding photography, not entirely sure how to show up or what I wanted the images to say about me. Jessie held the whole thing with such steady presence that the uncertainty dissolved quickly. She asked the right questions, created real ease in the space, and then got out of the way and let the session breathe. The editing is exceptional. The final images are honest and alive, not overproduced. They look like me on my best day, which is exactly what this kind of work requires. If you are a founder, practitioner, or creative who needs photographs that actually carry your essence, Jessie is the real thing.

Buyer beware. The shoot went fine, but the photo I got out of it was not…read more First of all, note that she only releases *one* photo to you--one raw and one edited version! This is not at all clear from the website marketing, which states: * Photos Taken: 30-50 images * Retouched Images: 1 professionally edited photo (selected on-site) Apparently you also get only 1 raw image, though this is not stated. You have to immediately go through a lengthy three-phase process to choose that photo --no consulting with friends/partners. Okay, so maybe I should have found the fine print, but it turns out "professionally edited" means "created by AI." It generated an image that looks like a 25-year-old digital avatar of me, quite different from the original photo. The website also claims that "We offer 2 rounds of free revisions," but I have not received a response a week after asking for one. So, I'm using the raw image, which is fine.

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!

Sandy is truly one of the most skilled newborn/family photographers in the bay area! I was lucky to…read morefind Sandy 4 years ago with my first born and the newborn photos ended up being incredible! It was an easy decision to go back to her with our second baby. Here are some of the ways that Sandy truly stood out: - Both our babies were born around Christmas holiday and scheduling was not an issue at all for Sandy. She checked in ahead of the appointment to ensure we didn't need to reschedule (much needed for parents that just gave birth recently) and had our themes ready prior to us arriving. - The themes were 10/10, better than what we could've envisioned ourselves. And our themes were generic such as lemon or Christmas. - The amount of patience Sandy has is seriously amazing! Our second baby was a bit harder to photograph compared to the first, in addition to a toddler who wasn't in the mood for pictures, and it didn't phase Sandy at all. She took her time to make sure she was able to capture each theme well and had tips up her sleeve to get the toddler to take some pictures. I highly recommend going with Sandy if you're considering photo sessions! She goes above and beyond to ensure all the special moments are captured and the pictures are so incredibly worth it.

I'm truly delighted to share my experience working with Sandy! Her communication was wonderful from…read morethe very beginning, from arranging the appointment and customizing the scene setup to sending the photos. Everything went so smoothly. I am really impressed by her talent with infants and children; she was fantastic with my newborn and my 2-year-old. Her ability to craft stunning scenes is also incredible. And when it comes to her photography and editing skills, they are truly outstanding--just look at the edited photos, they're absolutely stunning! You won't be disappointed with Clairbare Studios and Sandy's gift for capturing beautiful, lasting memories of your little ones.

Jeff was amazing to work with. He has an incredible eye for detail and made me feel so comfortable…read morethroughout the entire shoot. It really shows in the final photos.

Jeff is genuinely talented and great to work with. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for a…read moreprofessional photographer!

Kayla did an amazing job photographing our engagement session and our wedding day! My husband…read moredislikes having his photo taken and Kayla is so friendly and easy going she really helped him relax and made it a fun experience for us both. We loved how all of our photos turned out. She captured such beautiful memories!! Thanks again Kayla!

Kayla is THE BEST! I'll get to our love of our photos, but first, let me stress what a joy Kayla…read moreis to work with. She was easy to coordinate with, took time to understand who we are as people and as a couple, and encouraged us to take photos in places that felt authentic to us. She then knocked it out of the park on our engagement photos! My fiance and I were a little nervous and didn't know what to expect, but Kayla made us feel super comfortable -- like we'd been friends with her for years. It was really important to us to find someone who could capture authentic moments, and Kayla did that and more...somehow making us look like our best versions of ourselves. We took photos inside our apartment, outside in our neighborhood, and in our local community garden. All different lighting, and Kayla was super skilled in all settings. Cannot recommend highly enough!

My mom was actually the one who recommended Henry Kee to me years ago. I recall I was working in…read morethe Fidi nearby, and was able to walk to Henry's studio within 10-15 minutes. Not sure how much pricing was 10 years ago, but I remember getting 4 photos for a passport renewal and his services seemed pretty convenient. A whole decade later, and I find myself returning back to Henry. I'm glad to see he's still around! I would recommend calling first to see if he's open if you're concerned about his hours. I asked to take passport photos again and got four 2x2 photos for $25. He accepts cash only, so come prepared.

I got passport photos taken at Kee Photo, and to my disappointment, the photos were rejected by the…read moreNoe Valley Post Office. The USPS person told me "you can't show teeth". Apparently, the photo violated the rule that requires a neutral facial expression. To Kee Photo's defense, it was my decision to smile, but the photographer should have told me about the requirement. I emailed Kee Photo to request a refund but didn't receive a response. Also, I find that the photos were over exposed.

I wish I knew about Sweet Me for our first child!…read more Excellent, professional, and clear communication throughout the entire process by the business coordinators from day 1, which made the entire experience very seamless and smooth. Our two photographers we worked with on the day of the shoot (Katie and Rhonda) were extremely meticulous with the arrangement of props, poses, and the handling of our 10-day old boy. As any newborn is unpredictable, our photographers were extremely patient and accommodating when it came to feeding time and other needs of our baby. Our photos could not have been any better, especially the post selection edits. Thank you Sweet Me team!!

I booked this company because my friend used them for her newborn's photos, and I was so impressed…read morewith the pictures! I booked this company 2 months in advance of my baby's due date, and they were extremely prompt in their responses, and they were so friendly! About a day before the photo shoot, the photographer called me and went through the process. When she came (Begim), she was very patient and very gentle with our baby. The photos that she took came out great, and we were so happy with the selection. I would definitely recommend this company for your newborn's photos!

We've used Sabrina on a couple occasions to take photos of our daughter and some family photos. The…read morephotos always turn out fabulous. She is always responsive and timely with the proofs and prints. I've had negative results with other photographers when it came to turn around time for prints so I appreciated this very much. Our last photo session with her was for my daughter's 2nd birthday. We had a photo shoot on what ended up being a very windy day in the park. My daughter was not very cooperative but Sabrina was very patient with her. I thought for sure we would have to redo the shoot because we may not have gotten any good shots. To my surprise there were several awesome photos. Sabrina was also willing to photoshop any imperfections that I requested. We ended up with some great enlargements of my daughter and some lovely family photos.

I don't have the words to tell you how amazing of a job Sabrina did for us. I initially didn't…read moreeven think we wanted or needed engagement pictures. But after seeing the pictures and the AMAZING albums she made for us I am so happy we have them! They go beyond being beautiful now, I believe they are kind of an heirloom we can pass on to our children. They so truthfully show they love we feel for eachother. They make me smile just thinking about them. They make me SOOOOO happy. Sabrina is so gifted. Both my Fiancee and I had a really hard to being on the other side of the lens, and Sabrina quickly got us to be ourselves and relax. She really captured our essence and love. I have shown them to a handful of people already and they have all been blown away by Sabrina's skill. I will SURELY be using Sabrina often to capture the milestones in our life. You'd think she would be ridiculously pricey (which I would pay cause she's that good) but she is super reasonable for the quality of work she does! She's the BEST!

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.

My husband and I wanted to take belated wedding photos to finally use my dress that I never got to…read morewear because we had to cancel our reception during the pandemic. I was nervous about a photoshoot with our two young boys and chose Christina because I could sense her experience through our early conversations. I am so glad she did not disappoint! Despite us being a little late (the common struggle of getting kids and additional family members ready) Christina was patient and warm, quickly making us feel comfortable after being quite stressed. She did an excellent job directing our family efficiently yet never making us feel rushed. Her energy is great and it shows in the photos we received! So grateful, thank you Christina!

My and my fiancé are beyond happy with Alex and his work. He was extremely helpful throughout the…read morewhole process. I wasn't sure where to propose and he gave me a lot of ideas that were very helpful. Scheduling the place, the surprise and the coordination came out great. He made the process so much easier. He was above and beyond expectations. Price was very reasonable and the quality of the photos fantastic. I would give him 10 starts if I could. In such an important event you want someone like him on your side.

We had the pleasure of getting our engagement photos taken by Alex. He was on time, and very…read moredelightful to work with. We didn't have much experience with taking professional photos before, but he was very accommodating and worked to help us look our best! His studio is really clean and pretty and also has different backdrops that all look beautiful and romantic. We were super happy with our photos and our family and friends loved them. Highly recommend!!!