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RF CREATE
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RF CREATE

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Excellent 4.9

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Excellent 4.9

(268)

Portrait Photography, Wedding and Event Photography, Engagement Photography, Headshot Photography

In high demand
  • 451 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
Yvonne R. says, "We had a positive experience with David for our engagement photos. He displayed a friendly and professional demeanor, which helped us feel at ease during the shoot. The final images turned out beautifully, capturing the essence of our engagement. We appreciate his work and recommend him for anyone looking to capture special moments!"See more
Yvonne R. says, "We had a positive experience with David for our engagement photos. He displayed a friendly and professional demeanor, which helped us feel at ease during the shoot. The final images turned out beautifully, capturing the essence of our engagement. We appreciate his work and recommend him for anyone looking to capture special moments!"
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Sarah Barnett Photography
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Sarah Barnett Photography

Exceptional 5.0

(9)

Exceptional 5.0

(9)

Engagement Photography, Portrait Photography, Headshot Photography

  • 21 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA
Jake H. says, "Sarah is absolutely incredible. I had her help capture my surprise engagement and she was fantastic, she was so responsive and thoughtful, it took a huge weight off my shoulders. She arrived early, blended into the background, captured amazing photos, was super friendly and personable, and (maybe best of all) took beautiful photos. Turnaround time was super quick, I’d hire her to take every picture of me for the rest of my life if I could. If you want to hire a photographer and just not have to worry about a single detail, hire Sarah!"See more
Jake H. says, "Sarah is absolutely incredible. I had her help capture my surprise engagement and she was fantastic, she was so responsive and thoughtful, it took a huge weight off my shoulders. She arrived early, blended into the background, captured amazing photos, was super friendly and personable, and (maybe best of all) took beautiful photos. Turnaround time was super quick, I’d hire her to take every picture of me for the rest of my life if I could. If you want to hire a photographer and just not have to worry about a single detail, hire Sarah!"
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Que Vida! Films
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Que Vida! Films

Great 4.8

(16)

Great 4.8

(16)

Portrait Photography, Wedding and Event Photography, Engagement Photography

  • 27 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves Oakland, CA

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Kadeem S. says, "I had the pleasure of working with Marie from Que Vida Films for my surprise engagement photos at the Golden Gate Bridge on Valentine’s Day, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, Marie was professional, creative, and incredibly thoughtful in capturing such a special moment. She knew exactly how to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera and expertly used the stunning San Francisco backdrop to create breathtaking photos. The quality of her work exceeded my expectations—each image beautifully captured the emotion and excitement of the day. If you’re looking for a talented and reliable photographer who truly cares about her clients, I highly recommend Marie at Que Vida Films. She has an incredible eye for detail and a gift for storytelling through photography. Thank you, Marie, for making this moment unforgettable!"See more
Kadeem S. says, "I had the pleasure of working with Marie from Que Vida Films for my surprise engagement photos at the Golden Gate Bridge on Valentine’s Day, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. From start to finish, Marie was professional, creative, and incredibly thoughtful in capturing such a special moment. She knew exactly how to make us feel comfortable in front of the camera and expertly used the stunning San Francisco backdrop to create breathtaking photos. The quality of her work exceeded my expectations—each image beautifully captured the emotion and excitement of the day. If you’re looking for a talented and reliable photographer who truly cares about her clients, I highly recommend Marie at Que Vida Films. She has an incredible eye for detail and a gift for storytelling through photography. Thank you, Marie, for making this moment unforgettable!"
Reviews for Oakland affordable photographers on Thumbtack

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Lawrence Gerald
Lawrence Gerald
I was looking for an affordable, no frills, family photographer-- I received 10 bids thru thumbtack, and Lawrence's bid was LESS than 1/3 the cost of the others-- PLUS he gave us the DVD with all the prints (most photographers will only allow you to order prints thru them). He scouted out a location, met us the day after Christmas, and had our photos ready on DVD the very next day. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for high quality, basic family photos.

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Kathleen Sheffer Photography
Kathleen Sheffer Photography
Kathleen is a young and talentad professional photographer. She is creative, hard working and affordable. She is full of fresh new ideas on how to capture any event. Overall, she was amazing at covering my event. She captured many beautiful moments that day and delivered the pictures in timely manner. I recommend her to anyone and everyone. ~ Kin

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Jonathon and Anna Photography
Jonathon and Anna Photography
My fiance and I were excited for our engagement session with Anna and Jonathon. All of the reviews are spot on of their services. This wonderful husband and wife team is just that and more so with their clients. Their communication was clear and their excitement of taking the photos made the experience above and beyond. They capture everything and when we received our teasers and then our highlights of our photos (sooner than expected) we were amazed. They perfected in lighting and capturing the happiness of this new step in our life. They are on-time, very creative, affordable, and very passionate about their job. They provide quality pictures and absolutely capture the moment perfectly. I cannot wait to continue working with Anna and Jonathon for all our life events.
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