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Best Portrait Photographers in San Mateo, CA

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Crystal Wiggins Photography

San Francisco, CA 94016

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Why choose this provider?

Crystal Wiggins Photography is based in Providence, Rhode Island, and San Francisco, California, and additionally travels to the Boston, New York, and Los Angeles areas. Years ago Crystal became a professional photographer because she understands what it's like to feel awkward in photos and wants to make her clients feel at ease and frame them in a way that makes them look better than they ever thought they could. Her mission is to take photos that become cherished artworks and family heirlooms. She shoots weddings and portraiture. Clients praise Crystal's comforting demeanor and her ability to put her subjects at ease to allow their true personalities to shine through in their photographs.

San Francisco, CA

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5.0 (10)
Yelp
4.0 (5)
Facebook
5.0 (4)

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Jennifer Maesen Photography is a portrait photographer in San Mateo. Jennifer aims to inspire confidence and self-love in the different photos that she captures for her clients. This photographer can handle boudoir photography, family portraits, and themed photoshoots for seniors. Jennifer can help clients conceptualize the theme and prepare the necessary wardrobe and accessories to create timeless photos. Previous clients who have worked with this photographer have praised her for her professionalism and ease in directing her subjects.

El Granada, CA 94018

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Superb Imagery is a Half Moon Bay-based photography company run by Josh Murphy since 2012. Services include family portraits, headshots, candids, events, maternity photo sessions, and weddings. Sessions come with basic Lightroom edited, high-resolution photographs and ten enhanced edited images of your choice per hour of shooting. Maternity services feature one-day shoots or monthly sessions showcasing the progression of a pregnancy with ten free photos from each session. Private online photo galleries are available one week after a session; enhanced photos are available four to six weeks after clients select their photos. Josh is available to do events lasting up to ten hours. He accepts cash, check, and credit cards. A deposit is required for sessions over four hours.

San Mateo, CA 94403

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5.0 (49)

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Photography by Jovanni is a photography service run by Jovanni Casaus. Located in San Mateo, Casaus serves numerous locations throughout the Bay Area, including Palo Alto, Mountain View, San Francisco, and San Jose. He provides packages for headshots, events, and portraits. There are special rates for actors, entertainers, and businesses. Packages include password-protected proofing pages, photo editing, and coaching of posing techniques. Event options require a two-hour minimum and do not have a limit on the number of photos taken. Sessions can be scheduled online, and a deposit is required upon scheduling. Clients remark on Casaus’ patience, relaxed coaching style, professionalism, and inspirational environment.

Alameda, CA 94501

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5.0 (3)
Google
5.0 (1)

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Anne Kohler Photography is a professional photography business located in Basel, Switzerland that serves clients in the surrounding metropolitan area and beyond. Originally from Alameda, California, the company has a social media presence on Instagram and Facebook and can be contacted for booking purposes by phone, via email, or through the messaging system on the company's official website. Anne Kohler Photography specializes in portraiture work, including photo shoots of people, landscapes, cityscapes, and products. The company is also available for family and children photo sessions and features its artistic and surreal photography projects on the gallery section of its website.

Portola Valley, CA 94028

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4.5 (9)

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People interested in the services of Anna Dobrenski Photography can peruse the company’s diverse collection of portfolios to find a quality and style which suits their needs and desires. Ms. Dobrenski is the chief photographer and specializes in helping capture what it feels like to know the people in the pictures, not just their physical appearance. She has lived in many places throughout the United States and currently resides in Portola Valley, where she serves residents of the nearby communities. The company uses a modern, light-filled aesthetic in their portraiture. Individuals who request services from Anna Dobrenski Photography can choose from a few pre-made packages to determine which would work for them. The company allows clients to select images from packages for a discounted rate, or they can make their own on an a la carte system.

San Mateo, CA 94402

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Google
5.0 (10)
Yelp
5.0 (10)

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Vandenbroeck Photography is a San Mateo, California based portraiture and documentary company. Owner Audrey has a long history of photographing clients of all types in all manner of situations, including engagement, lifestyle, and maternity sessions. All of Audrey's shoots are held on location and use natural lighting. Sessions come with editing services, and proofs are generally ready to be delivered to clients within three days of completion. Prospective customers interested in contracting Vandenbroeck Photography's services can contact the company by phone, through the company's online form, or via its social media platforms.

Redwood City, CA 94002

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5.0 (5)

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Brad + Rachel Photography is a wedding and portrait photography business in San Francisco, CA. Brad and Rachel use a documentary style to their maternity, newborn, family, senior, and portrait photography, shooting for an hour and providing at least 45 edited photos for clients. The couple also photographs engagement sessions, with 90 minutes of shooting and 75+ edited photos. Brad + Rachel Photography also photographs weddings with two photographers and beginning-to-end coverage. Clients who refer others can get a $50 photo credit. Reviewers praise the couple for their photography skills and their ability to make subjects feel comfortable in front of their cameras.

Compare our Top Portrait Photographers

NameExpertise RatingAddressPromotionsLearn more
Crystal Wiggins Photography
San Francisco, CA 94016
Jennifer Maesen Photography
San Francisco, CA
Superb Imagery
El Granada, CA 94018
Photography By Jovanni
San Mateo, CA 94403
Anne Kohler Photography
Alameda, CA 94501
Anna Dobrenski Photography
Portola Valley, CA 94028
Vandenbroeck Photography
San Mateo, CA 94402
Brad and Rachel Photography
Redwood City, CA 94002

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