4.8 out of 5 stars and 15 reviews Best of Weddings (1x).
4.8
(15)4707 California Street, San Francisco, CA
About this vendor
Renee Allen is an award winning photographer based in San Francisco since 1998 and has been featured in many publications.
You keep all the high resolution images on DVD.
Details
Photo Shoot Types
- Engagement
Photo & Video
- Digital Files
- Online Proofing
- Photo
Photo & Video Styles
- Classic
- Documentary
Wedding Activities
- Wedding
Awards and Affiliations
2007 'Best of Weddings'
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4.8
out of 5.015 reviews
My wife and I interviewed several photographers for our wedding. We wanted the perfect blend of quality, value, and creativity. We found all that and more with Renee. She was th...
ere for every moment but never in the way - really hardly visible. We had all of the digital images in hand not long after the ceremony to put online for others to view. We still enjoy them today. Yes - Renee!
My husband and I were VERY happy with Renee and our wedding photos! Renee captured our day so beautifully and creatively. She is a true artist and very skillful at being non-intr...
usive and capturing all the sweets moments just perfectly.
Renee is absolutely phenomenal at what she does. I was looking for a wedding photographer that was modern and trendy. She exceeded my expectations and was such a pleasure to work w...
ith. She's not intrusive and provides such great guidance to get the shot she wants. I'm normally not into taking photos but Renee made the process so easy that I was really into the picture process. The photos she took were amazing and I've gotten so many compliments. She is very detail oriented and perfectionist. I can’t wait her to continue to take the pictures of my extending family soon. It has always been my pleasure working with her and feel very comfortable referring her to my friends. Renee made our special moments even more special and memorable so I am gladly writing this review for her services. Renee's work is greatly appreciated! Thanks SO much Renee....
Renee is the best photographer ever!!!!! Everybody is talking about my wedding pictures. I don't have any idea what she did to make us look like models in our pictures. Even though...
I didn't know what to do in front of a camera, Renee did an exceptional job with us and gave us great instructions. I was so happy with the results.
She is not your typical photographer, she is much more creative and unique. She can make the most boring space look like an awesome backdrop and makes everyone being photographed feel comfortable.
You have to hire her, she is worth every penny that you will pay for her service.
Lucy & MikeWedding 12/19/2009
My husband and I booked Renee’s services and flew her out to our New York wedding. (My best friend and bride’s maid recommended her to me. )This was by far the best decision we've ...
made when it came to wedding vendors we dealt with. Renee also took our engagement pictures in casual clothing and we loved them. You can tell she really enjoys her work, and takes her commitment to you seriously. Her work is unbelievable - looking through our wedding photos was like re-living the entire experience, and the photos look like they're straight out of a bridal/wedding magazine! Thank you, thank you, Renee!!!
I highly recommend Renee Allen as a photographer. She photographed my wedding on July 3rd, 2004 and I was very impressed by the pictures she took. She spent five hours photographin...
g posed group photos, couple photos, ceremony photos and candid receptions photos.
From our first meeting, Renee was very professional and organized. We discussed what type of wedding I was planning and what type of photographs I was hoping to have as memories of this special day. She was flexible to my needs, as well as helpful in offering suggestions and ideas. In our second meeting, we visited the site for the wedding and discussed the list of group photos I wanted her to take. She was quick to respond to e-mail and thoughtful in her reminders and final questions as the wedding approached.
She did a wonderful job of arranging our guests for the group posed pictures. Renee showed patience and ease photographing a large group of people of all ages. Her hard work paid off, since this session resulted in beautiful pictures of family and friends that I will keep forever. Her presence in the ceremony and reception went unnoticed by the guests, yet she was able to capture the enjoyment of the guests and details of the wedding locale. I also absolutely loved the couple shots she took of my groom and me.
Renee was a pleasure to work with!
Renee was exactly what we could have hoped for... we loved her journalistic style which captured every aspect of our wedding. We were surprised at how many fantastic photos she go...
t back as we barely noticed her presence. Highly recommend her!
Renee photographed our wedding in Davis CA. One word -- AMAZING!! I am probably the least photogenic person on the planet, so I was hoping for 1 or 2 good pictures. Renee took o...
ver 1500 pictures at the wedding and reception. There were so many good pictures that I couldn't believe it. Renee captured the excitement and energy of the day and we truly treasure our album. The best thing about Renee is she was able to get amazing pictures without imposing on our guests. Our guests all agreed she was invisible. Our pictures are so amazing, I cannot recommend her enough.
My wife and I held our wedding in beautiful Taos, New Mexico, and we had lots of family coming in from Europe. Like most weddings, it was a stressful time with lots to arrange. Luc...
kily, Renee made the photography part of the equation easy. You can see from samples on her website that she's a brilliant photographer. Just as important, she's extremely accomodating and brings a serenity to the process that removed a lot of stress from the big day. I'd recommend her to anyone. She's a real pro who delivers great results!
Renee has a fantastic eye and is really easy to work with. I couldn't recommend her more highly. Her photos came out beautifully. We held the wedding in a very historic church that...
's been photographed a million times by some of the best photographers on the planet. Renee's photos hold up against any of them. We were lucky to have her capture the moment.
Renee is one of the most amazing photographers I have ever met. I plan meetings for a living and she has to be one of the most talented photographers I have ever worked with. Her...
pictures were stunning and she exceeded our expectations! She is very professional, easy to work with, very accommodating, talented and when she says she is doing something it is done. Our wedding will forever be the most memorable day in our lives together as a couple and she captured ever essence of the occasion and more!
Working with Rennee was a pleasure.
The photos she took were outstanding and certainly captured the spirit of our wedding.
Working with Renee was a pleasure. I've worked with her now for a private function and a business function. Not only is she professional, reliable and detail oriented, Renee is a...
true artist behind the lens. For this review I will only speak of Renee's work on my most private function - my wedding. Renee captured moments during the wedding and reception as if they were memories - frozen in time in a picture diary. She was able to capture the beauty and the emotions felt during the whole day - not only of the bride and groom, but the essence of a whole family coming together. Renee captured the moment when my father-in-law looked at his son during the ceremony with tears of joy, while with the same camera capturing a moment of my 2-yr old niece crawling on the ground kissing our little dog's wet nose. Each picture evokes so many emotions and memories that looking at them years later you feel like you're reliving each moment in time. I would highly recommend Renee Allen.
;i would not recommend renee. she was our second most expensive vendor (next to the catering) and we expected more from her. she missed a ton of shots the shots she got are ...
not great. we had better shots from guests using their own small digital cameras. i was and still am very unhappy. do not be fooled her book does not reflect her true ability. she is too quiet and not commanding during the group photos i had to ask a friend to basically do the talking organize the groups etc. i wanted many shots of the venue the flowers the crystals i hung since i did al the work myself. she did not get a lot of these shots and the ones she did are not great. do not hire her!
Renee was very easy to work with. She has a no-nonsense, non-sales approach. The work speaks for itself. It was beautiful and the turnaround time was remarkable.;Be specific about ...
wanting a mix of photojournalistic and traditional portraits if that's what you're after. I have all photojournalistic style and I wish she would have encouraged me to take more portraits. I do *not* have a photo by myself in my wedding gown. Be absolutely clear on all the places around your venue that you want captured. Renee will visit your site before she shoots, but if there is a specific column you want to stand next to or whatever...be sure that it's on the list you provide to her. I also highly recommend having someone help her go through your shots so they are all completed. You really need another pair of eyes to talk her through the chaos that ensues when family portraits takes place.
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4707 California Street, San Francisco, CA
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