Photographers near Novato

“Shannon is so amazing to work with! This is our second time working with her and as a family who is not wild about pictures, she makes the whole process painless. She is very patient, and when asked, she provided really helpful suggestions about what we were trying to accomplish with our photos, (i.e locations, poses and outfit choices) and she always gets great shots! She’s very professional, makes the purchase of your photos easy and most importantly, reminds us to have fun! Highly recommend!“

“Tracey was our photographer for our maternity and newborn photos. Everything turned out beautifully and she was great to work with! She picked the perfect beach spot for our maternity photos and listened to our ideas then added even more great ones. The price was very reasonable for the package maternity + newborn photos. I won't hesitate to use her again in the future as our kids grow up!“

“Family includes dogs and getting their portraits takes work. When those moments are captured--the portraits turn to art that sparks joy and commands attention. What a stellar show +'s: + Dogs love her. Talented photographers tease something out of their subjects to capture on film. Ellen did just that and wow! My senior dog (10 yrs) and teen dog (2 yrs) had different personalities. Both responded to Ellen. My dogs looked into the camera and forgot all about Mom. It was all about Ellen and her camera! + Mindful. My senior dog had eye issues and Ellen was mindful of the flash. Thankfully we had no issues but I am glad she had remembered. + Professional and clear process. We had a consult before the studio session. During the session she let the dogs run around on set before settling down for the actual shoot. After the shoot we took a break and got to see the proofs. + Patient. Ellen allowed me to ponder on my proofs. The task was challenging since I was on a budget but didn't want to lose special moments. She helped me navigate through all the proofs to find the ones I wanted. We followed up with a zoom call to finalize layouts and choices. + Instinctive. We tried posing with my girls on a sofa. The girls were not comfortable and I perhaps looked stiff. Ellen picked up on it and said let's move on. + Natural artistic vision. I had selected many for print but Ellen helped me select the right sizing and layout for my walls. Also what is key is finding the right photos for the layout. Her art studies came into play and this proved key. + Flexible and a listener. If I had concerns, Ellen heard me out whether through email, text, or phone. She actively resolved anything. Overall I am beyond pleased with the photos for my girls! I am completely thrilled with the final product. The richness of the prints and the quality of the work are worth the memories I now have on my walls. What a pleasure it is to have the work generate warm happy thoughts when either guests or I see them! Essentially I have not only captured priceless moments of my dogs but also showcased some real art in my home! Thanks Ellen!!!“

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Gina for a photo shoot, and I'm so glad I found her. She instantly made me feel at ease, blending professionalism with the kind of fun you'd expect from a friend I was doing a photoshoot with. She has a fantastic eye for capturing light, creating shots that completely worked for what. Was looking for. A friend who had previously worked with her recommended Gina to me, and after seeing the fantastic work she did for them, my expectations were high. I'm happy to say, my photos surpassed even those expectations. They're exactly what I needed, striking the perfect balance between professional quality and personal flair. For anyone looking for a photographer who can make the experience enjoyable while delivering exceptional results, Gina is definitely the one to go to. I can't recommend her enough!“

“John made it easy to get an appointment on the calendar and he made the photo session fun and informative from start to finish. I learned a lot about the arts of what to look for in a professional photo and how to create different impressions with minor changes in posture, body position and shot angle. We laughed a lot and the finished product turned out very well. John's responsiveness before and after the photo shoot was excellent and his whole process is efficient. We're planning to do a family portrait with John in 2024.“

“My session with Fresh Portraits was amazing. I felt welcomed, supported, encouraged, and empowered. It was like being with family. The experience was very relaxed and comfortable. I hope to book another session as soon as possible! Thank you, and your team Tracey. Your work is beautiful and meaningful.“

“I submitted two rolls of film for developing from two old 35mm cameras. I didn’t even know if they were working. Adrian was very helpful since I haven’t handled 35mm film in a long time. I will definitely be going back. Thank you!“

“I have painted in all the national parks in the u.s system and Yosemite is by far my favorite! Is our paintings from my last visit?“

“Tracey at Fresh portraits is a true professional and she did a great job creating our employee photos for our website. I especially appreciated the background work she did to find out exactly what my vision was and she provided samples to look at from her portfolio. She met me at a location I was considering using to do the photo shoot. On the day we took the photos she was extremely well prepared and had thought of every little detail to make us comfortable while we waited for other people's turn. After she took some of the photos we had a chance to see how they were looking to make sure everything was on track. Tracey had a lot of patience and flexibility during the whole process. Everything she promised, timing, etc.. went exactly to plan. The outcome exceeded my expectations. I will definitely use Tracey again!“

“My husband and I had Jack as our photographer for our wedding. He was absolutely AMAZING! We could not have gotten luckier... he was calming, reassuring, genuine, and took the most amazing pictures! Not only did he capture every family photo, he created a unique timeline of the wedding through pictures which has enabled us to relive the experience all over again. We are so grateful to him to have captured the moments that he did. I'm not sure there is anyone else like him and I would recommend him in a heartbeat! His assistant was amazing as well. They both were so personable which is exactly what you need that day.You will have no regrets if you go with Jack!“

“My husband and I needed head shots for our business so I did a thorough Yelp search. I reached out to a few before finding Michael and making the decision to work with him. When we met Michael at the photo site it became clear immediately that he is an experienced artist. He took shots of us in different poses in different locations and seemed very intuitive with what worked best for us. He delivered a number of shots for us to choose from in less than 24 hours. Both my husband and I are very critical of photos of ourselves, yet there were a number of shots that made it to the final selection. When we gave our choices to Michael, once again he delivered, within 24 hours, perfectly touched photos. Aside from the quality of the photos, we found the time we spent with Michael to be very enjoyable. I think our comfort with him and his likability came through in our photos. I highly recommend and will definitely will call on him again.“

“After a major change in my life, it was time to update my headshots for the web and to give new photos to my family. Trevor responded quickly and when I showed up at the studio Trevor was quickly inspired to create a very effective and creative approach. I love the results. Trevor is so easy to work with. You will love the experience of being at ease having him take your picture.“

“Image Flow in San Anselmo is located just beneath the old movie theater at the hub. I had a wonderful experience with them. My boss had an old bubbled photo he wanted to donate to the Air Force Academy. Image Flow created a digital photo that included some detail restoration. Then this was emailed to me. Making a print of this 18"X 22" photo was an additional cost. Just the digital image photo itself was $60. The new print with the photo was $190. My boss is thrilled with the results and the photo will be shared for years to come.“