Blueberry Photography

Words cannot express how thankful my husband and I are to have Blueberry Photography photograph our wedding. To this day, we still reminisce about our wedding because of the awesome experience we had with Amanda and her team. The entire day was stress-​free because Amanda was on point with everything, starting with the schedule to making sure every shot we wanted was captured. We didn’t have a wedding coordinator so Amanda helped facilitate the entire day for us. We absolutely adore Amanda and her team, and our wedding guests loved them too! In fact, all of my wedding guests, including friends, families, and even in-​laws kept gushing about Amanda, Jessica and Joey after the wedding. Everyone was impressed by their professionalism and how approachable they were.
Before meeting Amanda, my husband and I fell in love with Amanda’s lifestyle photography. We felt an instant connection after meeting her, and immediately hired her. We kept in touch through email before the wedding and met up a couple of weeks before to go over the schedule and shot list. On the day of the wedding, Amanda and her team came early and were ready to get the show running. Every single shot we wanted on the shot list was captured, and all of the photos turned out beautifully. Best of all, we received our photos a month after the wedding and were able to share them with our friends and family on Facebook.

What more can I say than Amanda was just as perfect as her photos of our engagement session! From start to finish she was not only fun to be around, but kept my partner and I looking great in every single shot. Her professionalism shone through even during times when we had to help her climb over a cliff near the beach — believe me when I say it, Amanda does not shy away at an adventure!
Hands down a perfect experience, with beautiful photos! If you are looking for a photographer to capture your engagement, wedding or both look no further than Blueberry Photography. She will keep you smiling throughout the entire shoot and make you feel like a million bucks. Not to mention she encouraged us to have her shoot film (instead of digital) and we are so happy we did!
Thank you Amanda!!!

Is there anyway to give Amanda more than 5 stars? If so, sign me up!
I cannot stop raving about her to my family and friends. My family and friends cannot stop raving about her.
Being from Texas and lucky enough to find Amanda’s work by searching through multiple Instagram feeds, I knew she was THE ONE to photograph our wedding! I had to book her. I remember telling my then fiancé, now husband, that if there were two things I could not live without were a fabulous photographer as Amanda to capture our wedding and a gorgeous ceremony location, which was at San Francisco City Hall.
She was so great about communicating with me through email considering our slight time in difference. She always responded so quickly.
Amanda rocked the session! She pours her energy and passion in her work so much so when we received our photos not only was I able to relive our wedding day, but my family and friends, that could not be present, did so too! My little sister, who could not make it to our wedding day, with a glance of our wedding photos was filled with such emotion she had to remove herself from the room. Only to return and state, «okay, I’m ready to cry again!» :D That’s what Amanda does. Her energy is felt through her images. I am obsessed with our breath taking photos!
It is apparent Amanda loves what she does. The first person, the only photographer, I have met to date that glows at the sight of her subject (s).
Did I mention timing? Prior to receiving my photos a few friends worried that I would not receive them in a timely manner and were preparing me in case I had to start calling for them. Not in my case. Amanda delivered as promised! And call me crazy, but she could’ve taken as long as she wanted. I trusted her that much.
Amanda, if I can convince you to move to Texas that would be great, but since I love San Francisco so much I think it is a better idea for you stay in California, so that I can have another reason to return to the beautiful city.
I look forward to working with Amanda again!
Xo,
Mr. and Mrs. Meza
01.06.16

Amanda photographed our engagement photos and our wedding photos (teamed with Jessica).
The engagement session took place in San Francisco, March 2014. We had a fabulously fun time, Amanda did so many things to make us laugh genuinely, and it definitely shows in the photos. I’m a bit clumsy, so her guidance was much appreciated, she made me look more graceful than I actually am!
The wedding took place a hotel in Berkeley, November 2014. She and Jessica did an amazing job being ninjas all day, I barely noticed them. To be fair, I was a little distracted by the fact I was getting married that day, so perhaps my senses weren’t at 100% capacity that day. The ladies were quick and efficient, Amanda’s ability to speak Mandarin was helpful with my family, as some of them came all the way from Taiwan. Even if the lighting wasn’t perfect in particular moments, it didn’t stop them from capturing the highlights of the day elegantly. They are also DEDICATED: Amanda went out in the middle of the street (with oncoming traffic) to get the perfect shot!
The end result were photographs that were more beautiful than I could have imagined. I cannot thank Amanda and her team enough for all the hard work they put into making our special day that much more beautiful. I look back at these photos with true joy every single time. You guys are truly the best!

My fiancé and I had the pleasure of working with Amanda for our engagement photoshoot, and had such a wonderful experience! She was the sweetest person and had us in laughter the whole time. We woke up early for a sunrise photoshoot in Joshua Tree National Park, and had the most beautiful photos taken. She helped with giving us photos and was full of suggestions to perfect the shot. We received our photos in the cutest package, but I won’t ruin the surprise! I would highly recommend her to anyone and hope to have her as our photographer in the future. Amanda, you are one amazingly talented woman!

This review is a long time coming. I have been going to Amanda from Blueberry Photography for all my photo needs for about 9 years now. Amanda is an amazingly talented, passionate and professional photographer. I have gotten to know her pretty well over the last 9 years. She started with my engagement photos, then went on to take my wedding photos, newborn/​baby photos with both of my children, and now she does my yearly family photos and birthday parties. I cannot say enough good things about my many experiences with her. She is always friendly, approachable, and reliable. She communicates well with me both in person, and via email. She listens to my wants/​desires and honestly cares if I am satisfied. She always follows up with me to make sure I am happy with the photos, and I know she’d be happy to change whatever she could if I were dissatisfied in any way. She has worked with large groups of people (in my wedding, and family shots when extended family came into town) and done individual portraits (professional head shots and baby). She has an ability to connect genuinely with people, which really shows in her photography. She has great suggestions of her own (in terms of location, poses vs. candid, etc.) if you are looking for direction, but is also happy to follow your lead if you have a specific idea of what kind of shot you are looking for. Getting our family photos with her is such a joy now, and I look forward to it every year. It’s like walking through a park with a good friend who every once in a while says «stop and look at the camera!». She is great at capturing real emotion in candid shots, but also knows when we should all stop and look at her. Her photography is all over my house and I can’t tell you how many compliments I get on them. If you are looking for an amazingly talented, passionate, professional and approachable photographer, look no further! You will not be disappointed.

Amanda and her team are amazing! When I chose my wedding photographer I was looking for someone who takes exceptional photos and I can enjoy spending the day with. After all, the photographer follows you ALL day, so they really set the tone. The whole team was an absolute pleasure to spend the day with. They are all so sweet! Everyone remained upbeat even when we were running late. Whenever I felt like I wasn’t sure what I was supposed to be doing, the experience of her and her team (Rachel and Joey) saved the day. They even taught my Maid of Honor how to lace my corset. I really felt like I got so much more than photography from them.
As for the pictures themselves, there are absolutely beautiful! The colors are really vibrant. Her use of background light is also noteworthy. The lighting was used to change the whole feel of the photos. In some the sun creates a lovely haze making my flower girls look like they are part of a fairy tale. In others the lighting is adjusted to highlight what a perfectly clear day it was. Many photographers take nice photos, but Amanda and her team create a feeling with your pictures. If you can, hire them. Blueberry Photography and my wedding DJ were the two of the best parts of my wedding. After the groom of course.

I got married in Los Gatos on the 4^th of July and Amanda is an absolute dream to work with! After I got engaged she was recommended to me by a friend. After browsing through some of her work I quickly fell in love with her airy, light, romantic style and booked her for engagement & wedding photos. She is seriously so much fun to work with and had my husband and I laughing the whole time. Aside from her great personality, she is extremely skilled, always positioning us in just the right way for the best photos. We heard nothing but wonderful feedback from all of our wedding guests who interacted with Amanda & everyone is raving about the photos. I would absolutely recommend her for all of your upcoming celebrations in life!

We met Amanda at our friends’ wedding in Mexico and she was so friendly and funny! After seeing how well the pictures turned out, we decided to go with her for our own engagement and wedding photos. We are so happy we did! :) She’s so creative and incredibly talented in her work. She also understood that my husband and I were uncomfortable taking photos so she kept us laughing and made the experience fun and easy. And as goofy and uncomfortable as we were, she managed to get some really great shots of us bc she’s THAT talented! :) Thanks to her we have some beautiful pictures to look back on!

I cannot say enough about how amazing Amanda and Joey with Blueberry Photography were for my wedding. I got married on May 30, 2015 in Sonoma, CA and did all of my planning from Boston, MA. Amanda was incredibly responsive throughout the entire planning process. She offered suggestions and much needed insight about the venue and schedule for the day. She responded promptly by email or phone as needed. We met for the first time three days before my wedding, but by the time we met I already felt like I knew her. Amanda has a warm bubbly personality and radiates positivity. She immediately made my fiancé (now husband) and I completely comfortable which translated into more relaxed and genuine photos.
On the day of the wedding, Amanda and Joey arrived early and got down to business. They had great ideas for the detailed shots and adjusted the timeline on the fly to better accommodate a few delays with hair and makeup. Joey was able to coordinate getting the groom and groomsmen in the right places at the right time (not an easy task) and got some fantastic portraits of the them. At the wedding ceremony, Amanda and Joey captured great shots, but I didn’t even notice they were there. Amanda took charge in directing all of the family photos quickly and efficiently.
During the reception and dinner, Amanda acted as not only photographer, but also filled an impromptu wedding coordinator role when she realized it was needed. Amanda has the perfect balance of fun and business when it comes to capturing the day. She was making jokes and laughing with us, but also averted some potential mishaps (dinner running way late, a server disassembling the wedding cake before the cake cutting pictures, etc.) because she was just so on top of everything.
I’ve barely touched on Amanda’s incredible photographs in this review because I believe they speak for themselves. She is so talented… She blew me away when I got to see all of my photos. She has a beautiful photography style and captures all the emotion of the day. When I sent my mom the link to the photos online, she said she cried more going through the photos than she did at the actual wedding (since she didn’t have to hold it together in front of everyone).
I would highly recommend Amanda to absolutely anyone looking for a photographer. I had some incredible vendors for my wedding, but she was by far the best. I am so thankful I found her.

My wife and I came across Blueberry Photography while researching ideas for our small San Francisco City Hall wedding. We contacted Amanda through her nicely laid-​out and easily navigable website, and she promptly responded with samples from her portfolio, availability, and pricing. We liked her work and Amanda offered several engagement and wedding packages, including a City Hall elopement package that fit our budget, so we confirmed the date and put down a retainer.
All communication was prompt and clear, and Amanda set aside time to meet with us in person so we could get to know each other. We shared wedding details and ideas, and she gave us useful tips and reminders. At the end of our meeting we really felt like she knew and understood our vision and style.
My wife and I feel blessed to have had Amanda shoot our wedding. Her extensive knowledge of SF City Hall proved invaluable: she knew every corner of the building, when and where to take photos to get the best light and avoid the crowds, and details about the check-​in process and ceremony that made things go smoothly. And thanks to her awesome language skills (English, Mandarin, and Cantonese!), she was able to simultaneously herd our wedding party around the building and politely negotiate time and space with other wedding and tourist groups.
We were blown away by the photos we received only a few short weeks later! Amanda took posed portraits as well as several great candid shots we didn’t even know she took! We have so many favorites; it’s clear she understood what we wanted. Amanda has an amazing eye backed by an extensive fine art education and a solid portfolio. In addition, her effervescent personality is contagious: she is a joy to be around! We had such a great experience with Amanda, my wife and I hope to have her capture more of our big life moments.

I knew I wanted to hire Amanda before I was even engaged! She and her team shot one of my friend’s weddings and I just loved her photos. Once we got engaged and met with Amanda, I really fell in love! She is so sweet and easy to talk to… and she totally put up with my many questions!
For anyone who hasn’t taken engagement photos, it can definitely feel awkward! However, Amanda’s sense of humor helped us feel comfortable and kept us laughing throughout the day! She is incredibly talented and has a great eye. We took 3 full hours of photos and were on our way out from Sonoma when we saw her pull over. We thought something was wrong with her car, so we stopped to help. Turns out, the barn on the side of the road caught her eye and she asked us to get out for a few more photos. Trust me, I was really tired from smiling for hours (plus I had the flu!) but I am SO glad Amanda stopped us because those are our favorite photos from the day! We have driven past that same spot so many times and it never caught our attention… so glad we had Amanda’s eye for detail :)
Amanda and her team were just as fabulous at our wedding. The girls and I were running late (shocking!) but they still found a way to fit all of our photos in while still starting our ceremony on time. Amanda + team made everyone feel comfortable and smiling. During the entire 8 hour day, Amanda was a ninja. Anytime something fun or sentimental was happening, she would just appear out of nowhere to capture the moment! We have some amazing candid photos from the reception that I love. She was even sweet enough to print out her favorites and send them to us with a handwritten note thanking us for letting her be a part of our day — now that’s taking customer service to the next level!
Amanda has shot weddings and engagement photos for a couple of my friends and they have all had great experiences with her and her team. If you are looking for a fabulous photographer, look no further!

What more can we say about Blueberry… how about Freakin Awesome!
We began our journey with Blueberry/​Amanda early-​2014. We originally narrowed down our selection to two photographers. Ultimately we selected Blueberry and it was the perfect choice for our wedding.
Blueberry fit our San Francisco wedding in:
Style
Attitude
Presence
Planning
Look and Feel
Amanda and her crew were very mindful of our wants, needs and honestly our Demands!
Moving away from the traditional «photo booth» during the cocktail hour, Amanda also accommodated our incorporation of a –Step and Repeat!
The photos are exactly what we wanted to capture on our beautiful special day.
Our wedding took place in San Francisco at the Intercontinental Hotel on March 14, 2015.
Five Stars to Amanda and her Crew at Blueberry.

We had a wonderful time chasing the sunset with Amanda to capture our engagement picture. We were a bit nervous at first, but Amanda made us feel comfortable right from the start. Her instructions were simple and methodological that help us get the look we wanted.
Being avid photographer ourselves, we had a pretty stringent list of things we wanted from the photo session. Amanda were so accommodating, going through the list, making sure we got the shot we wanted. Amanda have have a great eye for lighting and composition. It is a great feeling to had a chance to work with a true professional, who is prepared, meticulous, fast, and so passionate about their work.

My wife found Blueberry Photography and we could not have been happier with how Amanda managed all the photography for our wedding. We did a engagement shoot just to get comfortable being in front of the camera (we don’t naturally like having photos taken of ourselves) and Amanda was kind and patient with us.
On the day of our wedding, we were running late dressing and getting ready for the ceremony. Amanda worked hard and managed to get all the pre-​wedding photos in anyways. She took command when needed and was able to direct her assistants effectively and efficiently. Throughout the ceremony, none of the photographers were invasive or detracted from the event which was great.
I think it’s worth noting that Amanda really went above and beyond my expectations. During our reception as we were greeting people and saying our thank you’s our wedding planner and her assistant were not as effective in moving us along. Amanda, along with taking all the photos became an impromptu wedding planner, helping to guide us through the crowds and pushing us along. Without her, we would not have been able to make it through. I was very impressed.
We look back on the photos with smiles because Amanda did a great job capturing the moment, and these photos are ones we will cherish for our lifetime.
I highly recommend Amanda and her team and hope that you can manage to book her!

My husband and I had our wedding in October last year. It was a day filled with love, laugh and happy tears. Amanda and her assistants were truly amazing. Our wedding wouldn’t be perfect without them!
Most of people went through many photographers to find the one. To me, Amanda was the one and only photographer I ever contacted. I fell in love with her work the second I lay my eyes on them. Amanda has the gift of capturing the most cherish moment. The color, the light, the happiness and the love.
Amanda was with us for 10 hours on my wedding date. It was a super hot day 90+ degrees. She always checks on us to see if we are okay. She is truly a caring and loving person. My husband always feel shy and awkward in front of the camera and but he was very comfortable with Amanda. I feel so thankful to Amanda and her team. They made us worry free on our wedding day. We enjoyed every second of the wedding while working with Amanda. Our wedding photos came out gorgeous! It was everything I ever dreamed of.
Thank you Amanda and Blueberry photography. I will definitely have them again for my next life event!

My new husband and I, and all of my wedding guests included, love the Blueberry Photography team of Amanda and Jessica, who photographed my SF City Hall wedding and the following wedding reception at Tilden Park in Berkeley!
Let me back up a little bit. I first reached out to Amanda last winter with an inquiry for my late March 2015 wedding photography needs. I found Blueberry Photography on Unilocal actually, and immediately Amanda’s beautiful photos struck a cord with my then-​fiancé and I. Amanda responded promptly, in a friendly and organized manner, and provided helpful information, rates, and some of her most recent portfolio works to allow us to further gauge her photo style and the experience we will have working with her. Amanda suggested for us to stop by her studio in Berkeley to chat in person, and we immediately hit it off upon meeting. She is enthusiastic, professional, and super down to earth and easy to talk to. It didn’t take long before we signed a contract to work with Blueberry for our engagement and wedding!
Brandon and I were nervous about our engagement shoot. We meticulously picked out outfit changes, prayed for good weather, and prepared ourselves for an afternoon of photography. The shoot FAR exceeded our expectations. Amanda is extremely knowledgeable and guided us to overcome our jitters of being photographed professionally, posing and being lovey out in public. At first we were pretty self-​conscious, but Amanda would always crack a joke or tell Brandon to ‘check out your hot wife-​to-​be!” to break the tension. We quickly got used to being in front of the cameras and proceeded to have a blast with Amanda! We spent a whole beautiful January afternoon with Amanda, and was sad when the shoot was over.
A week after the engagement shoot, Amanda shared several «sneak peeks» with us and we fell in love with our photos — so beautiful! Amanda has a talent of capturing light and set the scene. She has a wonderful eye of subjects that would make a great shot, and we couldn’t be happier with her.
Fast forward to our wedding day, Amanda shot my SF City Hall wedding in the morning. Amanda knows City Hall inside and out, and efficiently utilized the time we had to get some amazing shots of the breathtaking architecture. Amanda also effortlessly rallied our guests and effortlessly instructed all the group shots, making sure everyone looked good in the photos. The morning flew by.
Later on that evening, Amanda and Jessica were present at Brazilian Room in Tilden Park to photograph our wedding reception. Prior to the reception, Amanda led us through the botanical garden and other parts of the park for shooting among the pretty greens, and the cherry blossoms that were beautifully blooming right in front of our venue.
Amanda and Jessica work great as a team. Both are so friendly and kept our time together fun and relaxed. During our reception, my groom and I were being pulled in a million directions by our wedding guests. Amanda and Jessica did their thing and I really appreciated that during group photos by tables, Amanda would recommend everyone to do a silly face, or zombie, something fun. Everyone loved Amanda and Jessica’s energy.
I also especially appreciated that Amanda was able to speak Mandarin to my parents, encouraging my mom to smile was hard but she was persistent. It means so much to me and really made a huge difference!
I can’t wait to see photos from my wedding. I can’t say enough about Amanda’s professionalism, dedication, energy, and TALENT.

My fiancé and I had our engagement photos taken by Amanda in Napa in November 2014. Coming from Houston, I had done a lot of searching the web for a photographer. Once I found Blueberry Photography’s website, I knew I needed to have them do our photos. I just loved all of their photos and it was the look I wanted with our engagement photos.
Amanda and I communicated via email and she was very prompt in responding. She was also VERY flexible when it came to time and travel. She made the whole process hassle-​free, easy, and fun.
We met Amanda onsite at the winery we wanted to take photos. We took lots of photos in different areas and Amanda instructed us on how to pose («soft hands»!). We were models for a good two hours. Amanda has a great personality, so we had a lot of fun and we got really great photos out of it.
Amanda also took us down the road to two other locations to get more photos in different places. We did one outfit change for those. I am glad she took us to those «secret» places as I wasn’t as familiar with good photo spots in Napa.
Amanda told us it would take 4 – 6 weeks to process the photos, but we got them in 2. She mailed us a USB and a set of printed 4×6 photos. It was worth every penny we paid. I wish we could bring her to our wedding in New Orleans, but unfortunately it’s not in our budget. I would hire her in a second!
I am really grateful we found Blueberry Photography for our engagement photos. They made our wedding website look INCREDIBLE. Plus, we have great photos to decorate our empty walls in our house. I am sure in a few years I will be back in the Bay Area to take more photos with Blueberry Photography. (I love seeing her newborn and family photo sessions on Facebook.)
So, if you are looking for a great photographer, DEFINITELY contact Blueberry Photography. Check out the photos as they speak for themselves. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

My fiancé and I are so happy that we chose Blueberry Photography to handle our destination engagement photos. We had a vision of Napa Valley engagement photos to go along with our wine-​themed wedding to be held in the Big Easy later this year.
Amanda arrived on time (and didn’t charge us to drive out to Napa from San Francisco) and proceeded to spend a couple of hours with us in a bevy of locations around St Helena to get us the photos that we were hoping for. We waited with such anticipation to see the proofs, and we were not disappointed! The pictures were marvelous.
One thing that I was genuinely shocked by was how at ease and un-​self-​concious Amanda made us feel. She was just very reassuring and kind while at the same time dutiful in directing us into the best light, pose, and mood for the shots to turn out the way she envisioned them. She has a very good eye for what will make a great photograph and then the talent to compose the shot to achieve that image.
Amanda was also very helpful when my fiancé decided that she hated my loud socks peeking out in a few of the pictures… Amanda sent us new versions of those images with the socks professionally photoshopped to a more somber blue.
If you need a really great, easy to work with, and likeable photographer then look no further than Blueberry Photography. I assure you that you will be happy with your experience!

Amanda captures photos worthy of bridal magazines!
She is a professional, warm, and talented photographer who masters her craft.
We live in Southern California, so communication had to be done through emails and phone calls, which she was always quick to answer.
It only took a week to receive our wedding teasers.
I teared up because she managed to capture the love and playfulness between my husband and I with a photo. I was instantly transported back to our wedding day.
I don’t know what kind of magic wizardry she uses in her editing, but she managed to make to look 15 pounds lighter!
My family loved her, and felt completely at ease wither her, as did we.
Stop looking! You’ve found your photographer!
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