Testimonios

“I had the pleasure of working with Kate at Pacifica Studio. Kate responded quickly to a preliminary question while I was shopping around for a photographer to take a headshot photo for my business website. Kate is very professional and easy to work with. She listened to my preferences and asked about what my website colors were to ensure we used background color options that would work. I appreciated that she was punctual and detail oriented. She provided my retouched photos within 2-business days of making my selections. I was very happy with the end product. Thank you, Kate, for a wonderful experience & helping me move my business endeavors forward!”

“Contacted Pacifica Studio about professional headshots in early September 2025 and the owner and main photographer Kate was very responsive in sending me information, samples, and costing. I liked what I saw and was able to easily set up an appointment via an online portal. Selected 45 minute session and on day of the photoshoot Kate was very accommodating and helpful in taking a number of poses with different backgrounds and a suit change. And I received a link to review all the shots within a day of the appointment. I later selected 3 to 4 for final touchups and Kate was able to turn them around very quickly digitally. Love my new headshots and all looked great! Highly recommend. Thank you Kate for your great work. My reason for getting new headshots was for a professional association board election and I won! The new photos were a winner!”

“I had such a great experience getting my ERAS headshots done with Kate. She was very organized, clear with her instructions, and kept me updated throughout the process. The turnaround time for my photos was quick, and the studio was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. Kate is talented, patient, and genuinely kind, which made it easy to feel relaxed during the session. She took her time to capture every angle I wanted and made thoughtful adjustments to make sure each shot came out perfect. The final photos looked professional, natural, and polished, and you can tell she takes pride in her work. I am really happy with how everything turned out and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for quality professional headshots.”

“I needed a headshot on a budget so I dusted off my 8 year old Nikon, rubber-banded a napkin over its flash, and took timer pictures of myself until I got one in focus. I sent this picture to Kate for retouching and she got it done that day. Picture looks great, easy peasy, no notes!”

“Fantastic work by a professional. The photos are exactly what we needed. Punctual, exacting, productive. Danny Lake”

“I had such a great experience with Kate at Pacifica Studio! She was warm, friendly, and very accommodating throughout the session. She took the time to ask what my headshots were for so she could recommend the right style and background colors to fit both my needs and my outfit. Kate gave helpful guidance on posing, and I never felt rushed or uncomfortable. The photos turned out beautifully, and her touchups were subtle yet professional—exactly what I was hoping for. I’ll definitely return to Kate for future photos and highly recommend her to anyone looking for professional headshots.”

“Kate was such a joy to work with! She really knows how to use color and lighting to make everything look amazing. We honestly had no idea what to do, so we just let her take the lead — and we’re so glad we did. She’s professional, easy to work with, and her pricing is very fair. We’d happily work with her again and highly recommend her to anyone looking for beautiful, professional photos.”

“Kate is absolutely wonderful, kind and professional! I did the head-shots for my entire team, we all love our pics and her! Highly recommend her services!”

“Kate has such a warm presence and I could tell that my shoot was just as special to her as it was to me. She truly has an eye for the right angles and her light set-up was superb. I am so happy with how my photos came out and will 100% be booking her again in the future!”

“I had a good experience getting professional headshots taken here. Kate was very kind and she did a good job positioning me to get the best shots. Highly recommend for anyone looking for polished, professional results!”

“I have to say I was extremely impressed with Kate’s professionalism and talent! She was able to find the right details for my perfect headshot I needed for work. I will definitely come back and refer friends to Kate.”

“kate was so sweet and caring! she would make sure i was happy with the photos and did an amazing job on matching my inspo pics for the photoshoot. the entire process was very smooth, and i loved the final results.”

“Kate was great! Super prompt in sending photos, and they turned out beautiful!”

“Kate is incredible talented! I booked the "A few good headshots package" for my upcoming ERAS residency application and couldn't be happier with the results. Kate was an absolute pleasure to work with, very professional, friendly and clearly dedicated to capturing the best possible angles and expressions. My session was on a Saturday and I received the final edited photos by Monday night! I highly recommend Kate to anyone who is looking for high-quality, professional headshots!”

“Pacifica Studio does an excellent job with photography. Kate, the Photographer has an excellent way for making you and your party look their best, suggesting poses, and finding the best backgrounds. She is also very attentive to her client’s requests. Her photos are very artful. Highly recommended.”

“After several disappointing experiences with photographers and a few failed selfie attempts, I was thrilled to discover Pacifica Studio online. Their website immediately stood out—clean, professional, and filled with impressive examples of their work. Booking an appointment was easy, and the studio’s location near my workplace in Santa Clara was a huge bonus. I chose the “A Few Good Shots Headshot Package” and was fortunate to work with Kate, who is truly exceptional. I brought in examples of headshots I liked (and didn’t like), and she immediately understood what I was going for. Kate has a fantastic eye for detail and guided me through the session with confidence and clarity. She made the entire experience comfortable and even enjoyable—something I never thought I’d say about getting headshots! The final results exceeded my expectations. I now have professional, polished headshots that I’m proud to use. I highly recommend Pacifica Studio to anyone looking for high-quality, personalized photography—whether you're a professional updating your LinkedIn profile, an executive needing polished corporate shots, or someone who just wants to look their best in front of the camera. Kate and the team are the real deal!”

“I had my LinkedIn photos taken at Pacifica Studio, and I was so impressed with Kate’s professionalism and talent. She made the whole process easy and enjoyable, and the results turned out amazing. I highly recommend Kate to anyone looking for high-quality, professional photography!👍🏻 …”

“Kate worked magic. She gave me exactly what I needed, a professional head shot, in only twenty minutes, for an excellent price. I can’t recommend her highly enough. I drove an hour to get to her studio, and the value I received was well worth the trip.”

“I had such a great experience at this studio! She was incredibly nice and respectful, and when I asked to change my outfit, she was so accommodating—I switched between three different colors of blazers with no problem at all. She followed every pose and line I requested perfectly, and the retouching process was super fast. Everything turned out exactly the way I wanted—highly recommend!”

“Kate is extremely cordial and professional to work with. I got professional headshots done for work and I couldn’t be happier with the results. I would highly recommend her business to anyone!”

“Very nice experience! The photographer is very thoughtful and very good attention to details. She got back to me fast with very nice photos! Highly recommend!”

“Kate worked magic. She gave me exactly what I needed, a professional head shot, in only twenty minutes, for an excellent price. I can't recommend her highly enough. I drove an hour to get to her studio, and the value I received was well worth the trip.”

“Kate is truly amazing at what she does and has a natural ability to bring out the best photo of you. I booked an appointment with her needing to get a good headshot for my Linkedin. It was at her humble studio and I wasn't expecting much. As soon as the session was done I was blown away by the results! She has a natural feel for posing and lighting and I'm so so happy with my photos. I'm going to come back here whenever I need more photos done.”

“Kate is very professional and easy to work with. She is efficient and knows exactly how to get the results that her clients are looking for.”

“I had a great experience working with Kate! I came in for professional headshots and am very happy with my final photos. Kate was very kind and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. She genuinely wanted me to be happy with my photos and worked with me to try different poses and backdrops in the studio. The final retouched photos turned out wonderful, just what I was hoping for. I will definitely go back to her studio if I need more photos in the future!”

“Kate was incredibly professional, kind, and accommodating. Her work was detail oriented and incredibly quick, and I appreciated that I got the entire portfolio of photos (and 3 excellently retouched). It was very easy to change outfits and she tried several different backgrounds based off my needs. Would absolutely recommend!”

“I absolutely LOVED working with Kate! She scouted out the perfect location for our shoot, and while I usually hate getting my photo taken, she made me feel so comfortable and confident during the session. She was very patient and kind, gave lots of posing direction, and was always looking for the best lighting. She was very communicative throughout the entire process and delivered final images lightning fast. By far, these are my favorite photos I have of myself. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for headshots!”

“Kate was super easy to communicate with and answered all my questions leading up to the shoot. She gave super clear directions to her studio, was on time, and made the whole experience so fun and comfortable. The photos came out amazing—I got all my pictures the same day, and the retouched ones just a couple days later! I'm very happy with how everything turned out :)”

“Kate was AWESOME to work with! I needed professional headshots for a new position and everything from the initial booking, payment, guided photo session, and retouching was a breeze. I highly recommend Kate and will definitely be back! She knows what she’s doing, is very efficient and delivers a beautiful product!”

“I highly highly recommend this Studio! We went there for my teen daughter's "A Few Good Shots Headshot Package". Kate (the photographer) was kind and thoughtful through the whole process. She didn't rush to just get the job done, but worked with her patiently the whole time, giving professional input and exploring different ideas. The turnaround was very fast (same day). Photos turned out amazing, and the retouch was excellent. We're very happy with the outcome and the experience. I'd go back to Kate when we want our next photos done!”

“Kate was amazing to work with! She was patient in fixing my crazy hair and helping me find my angles. I needed a headshot for residency photos and she absolutely nailed it. Photo turnaround was super fast and the edits were perfect.”

“I had a fantastic experience working with Kate for my professional headshot. From the moment I arrived, she made me feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. She paid close attention to details like lighting, posture, and expression — and the final result exceeded my expectations.”

“After several disappointing experiences with photographers and a few failed selfie attempts, I was thrilled to discover Pacifica Studio online. Their website immediately stood out--clean, professional, and filled with impressive examples of their work. Booking an appointment was easy, and the studio's location near my workplace in Santa Clara was a huge bonus. I chose the "A Few Good Shots Headshot Package" and was fortunate to work with Kate, who is truly exceptional. I brought in examples of headshots I liked (and didn't like), and she immediately understood what I was going for. Kate has a fantastic eye for detail and guided me through the session with confidence and clarity. She made the entire experience comfortable and even enjoyable--something I never thought I'd say about getting headshots! The final results exceeded my expectations. I now have professional, polished headshots that I'm proud to use. I highly recommend Pacifica Studio to anyone looking for high-quality, personalized photography--whether you're a professional updating your LinkedIn profile, an executive needing polished corporate shots, or someone who just wants to look their best in front of the camera. Kate and the team are the real deal!”

“After several disappointing experiences with photographers and a few failed selfie attempts, I was thrilled to discover Pacifica Studio online. Their website immediately stood out - clean, professional, and filled with impressive examples of their work. Booking an appointment was easy, and the studio's location near my workplace in Santa Clara was a huge bonus. I chose the "A Few Good Shots Headshot Package" and was fortunate to work with Kate, who is truly exceptional. I brought in examples of headshots I liked (and didn't like), and she immediately understood what I was going for. Kate has a fantastic eye for detail and guided me through the session with confidence and clarity. She made the entire experience comfortable and even enjoyable - something I never thought I'd say about getting headshots! The final results exceeded my expectations. I now have professional, polished headshots that I'm proud to use. I highly recommend Pacifica Studio to anyone looking for high-quality, personalized photography - whether you're a professional updating your LinkedIn profile, an executive needing polished corporate shots, or someone who just wants to look their best in front of the camera. Kate and the team are the real deal!”

“I had a fantastic experience working with Kate! From the moment we started, she was incredibly kind, patient, and professional. She has an amazing eye for detail, lighting, and angles, every shot felt intentional and elevated. I especially appreciated how comfortable and confident she made me feel during the session. Kate stayed in touch with me throughout the process, answered all my questions, and delivered the edited images super fast. The final photos were stunning. I'm beyond happy with the results. Thank you, Kate, for your outstanding professionalism and for capturing me so beautifully. I absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for high-quality photography with a personal touch!”

“Kate is an amazing photographer. She is incredibly talented and was very patient during our outside photoshoot session. I love my photos and would highly recommend her.”

“Kate’s photos turned out superb. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone who needs photos in the area. She is very kind and has excellent attention to detail.”

“Such a smooth process and easy set up. Loved the pictures! Would highly recommend.”

“Awesome photographer, awesome photos, Kudos!”

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“Kate was very professional and has a solid knowledge of lighting, color schemes, and angles. She was gracious in trying different outfits and angles. I’m super awkward in front of the camera but she made me feel very comfortable. The turnaround time for the photos was also super fast! Recommend!”

“I recently had my portrait taken by Kate at Pacifica Studios. It was a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Kate patiently took numerous photos of me in different poses and in different outfits. All of these photos were emailed to me so I could choose my ten favorites. These ten photos Kate painstaking retouched, even eliminating clothing wrinkles. Throughout the process the lines of communication were clear. It was easy to contact Kate via text and email. I was very satisfied with my 10 retouched photos that Kate printed for me. I highly recommend Kate and Pacifica Studios.”

“Kate is beyond amazing! I highly recommend Pacifica Studios. She has such a great understanding of light, angle , pose and worked with me with interest and ownership for more than my alotted time. I’m definitely coming back and wish Pacifica studios and Kate all the best.”

“Don't let the positive reviews fool you. Kate comes across as nice but can be rude.”

“Kate is so patient and communicative, a delight to work with! She has a vision and she delivers on it, no matter what it takes. Returned beautiful photos with a quick turnaround, too.”

“Kate is simply amazing! Before the session, Kate sent me detailed guidelines for preparation, which was very thoughtful. During the photoshoot, Kate paid attention to detail and listened to my concerns; she adjusted the lighting and background knowledgeably to accommodate my real-time feedback. She also helped me adjust my hair and poses for the best outcome. Her skills and customer service are top-notch! After the session, she delivered the pictures for selection efficiently. I enjoyed the high resolution and the user-friendly web UI. After choosing my pictures, she retouched them and made small changes based on my feedback, with a very fast turnaround time. Kate delivered high quality work and I am beyond satisfied! I highly recommend her and hope to work with her again in the future!”

“Kate is great. She has an eye, gets wonderful results, is kind, professional, and very easy to work with. Highly recommended!”

“I had an amazing experience working with Kate for my graduation headshots! The entire process was super comfortable and seamless from booking to the actual shoot and delivery of the images. The turnaround time was super quick and I was really happy with my photos! Kate is super friendly and talented! If you are looking for a professional and personable photographer and a great experience, I cannot recommend Pacifica studio and Kate enough!”

“Professional, very versed with the headshot project at hand, and product came out better than expected”

“Professional, product came out more than expected, and very accommodating”

“This was my first time working with a professional photographer. I picked Pacifica Studio because of its excellent reviews and I wasn't disappointed. I wanted high-quality photos for social media and had some vague, but very specific ideas on what I wanted them to look like. Kate worked with me to understand my requirements and then used her professional experience to figure all the details. She was very attentive and put in great effort to satisfy my requirements, to ensure that I get the best possible photos, and to make sure that I am satisfied with the results. I recommend the studio, and I look forward to working with Kate again if I will ever need more photographs taken in the future.”

“Great photos, very professional, easy to schedule. I have nothing but excellent things to say about Kate. Thank you!”

“Kate is literally the best photographer I have ever worked with! It was my first time ever getting my headshot taken so I was very nervous, and she made me feel so comfortable throughout the entire session! She helped by fixing my hair and shirt, guiding me on how to pose, and even by helping me find my best smile! She is extremely professional and recommended backdrops that went well with my outfit and skin color. She is very patient and will make sure you get your perfect picture, and I will definitely be booking all my future sessions with her!”

“Kate was very professional, friendly and we experimented with a lot of different photo angles / styles. She also communicated proactively and turned around the photos quickly. I would highly recommend engaging Kate for your next professional headshot.”

“Kate is so professional and patient. We tried many different backgrounds, poses, and outfits within just half an hour. Kate is very experienced and knows exactly how to make you look best! I am very happy with my photos. HIGHLY recommend!!”

“Kate did a great job experimenting with different lighting and backgrounds to help us look our best. Would highly recommend for professional headshots”

“Kata was such a gem to work with! She is super kind, detailed and overall cares about the quality work she’s producing. I HIGHLY recommend you go to her! The process was fun and I can’t wait to come back to her on the future.”

“Kate did an excellent job taking photos for me. Her photography style is very natural and captures daily life beautifully. Although we booked for 1 hour, the session ended up lasting over 2 hours, as Kate made sure I was completely satisfied with the results. She was incredibly patient and attentive to my needs. We explored multiple spots on the Stanford campus, and at each location, Kate took the time to find the best angles, considering the background, lighting, shadows, and overall composition. In the end, the retouch part is also very detailed and of great quality. I highly recommend her business to any potential customers.”

“My experience Kate exceeded my expectations. From start to finish, I was provided with ample information for my appointment (what clothes to bring, location of studio, what will be included in the package, etc.). Kate made me feel very welcome and comfortable, as I was a bit uneasy with my first time being professionally photographed. I ended with nearly 60 photographs for my use and a few that she offered touch ups and edits (as included in package I chose). I feel like I got a lot from this experience, aside from the photos. I highly recommend her services and will bring up her studio anytime in further discussions regarding professional/corporate headshots. You will not be disappointed with your experience when booking with Kate and Pacifica Studio!”

“I highly recommend Pacifica Studio. Kate is very professional and pays attention to detail. I took some professional headshots and they turned out amazing. Kate was very accommodating and allowed me to come back because the first time around I was not prepared with the right outfits. I am coming back next time I need professional pictures taken, and I am recommending her to friends and family.”

“Kate was incredibly kind, helpful and made me feel comfortable infront of the lens. Professional, high quality and wonderful experience!”

“I'm very happy with my results. Kate was super easy to work with. I'm not Captian Photogenic, and don't enjoy being in front of a camera. Nonetheless, she was able to get good pictures where I looked (and felt) at ease. Price was very good, turnaround time was excellent, and, again, I'm very happy with the results. Really good experience.”

“Kate was very welcoming and insightful throughout the entire session. As someone that is not well versed in posing, Kate did an amazing job in both making me feel comfortable and offering guidance. Took a ton of pictures, all of which were amazing!”

“Kate did an amazing job taking my headshots! She made me feel extremely comfortable despite feeling really anxious about getting my picture taken. She listened to my concerns and was very patient throughout the whole process. She tried different backgrounds, poses, and truly helped me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. She let me check different photos all throughout and at the end we were able to finalize some favorites! Last but not least, she quickly turned them around with the retouches and the process was complete! If you ever need any sort of professional pictures done, Kate is highly recommended! Thank you Kate for taking the time to provide such a great experience!”

“I highly recommend Pacifica Studio. Kate is very professional and pays attention to detail. I took some professional headshots and they turned out amazing. Kate was very accommodating and allowed me to come back because the first time around I was not prepared with the right outfits. I am coming back next time I need professional pictures taken, and I am recommending her to friends and family.”

“Wonderful experience: She was on time, made me feel comfortable, took great pictures, and the editing was done immediately. Thank you.”

“Recommend Kate for your headshot needs! Messaged her on Yelp and she replied right away with estimate. She also followed up with me to schedule appt. It is at her home studio and it was very easy and pleasant to work with her! She def went the extra mile to help me get the good shots i needed. We got to shoot with different color backgrounds and different jackets and poses. This was my first time so I didnt know anything of what looked good but she def helped and i had my bf also with me to tell me what smile and colors looked good. Would def recommend and i used my photos for my directory and LinkedIn In photos! She will retouch and size appropriately as well. Thank u Kate!!”

“Kate is extremely professional and clearly knows how to create the perfect headshot! She was super helpful, and created an interactive session to help me figure out what I wanted. She goes the extra mile to ensure clients leave happy with the resulting pictures. Not only that, she shared the raw pictures on the same day and the retouched pictures within 1 day! Highly recommend Pacifica Studio!”

“Amazing work. You were detailed oriented and made my experience pleasurable. Talented and professional.”

“Kate is awesome! She is super detailed and truly really good at what she does. This was my first headshot experience and Kate really makes you feel very comfortable! Overall, a great experience and very professional and detailed oriented. I have already told some of my other friends to go use her!”

“Kate is absolutely a terrific at what she does! I appreciated her patience and her immense efforts to get the perfect shots that highlighted my best features during my session. She was thorough and when I needed revisions with resizing the pictures, she was more than accommodating! Definitely money well spent and all-round wonderful person!”

“Highly recommended! Had my work headshots taken here , and it was an absolute pleasure to work with Kate. Location was very easy to find, room was setup with top-rate photography equipment with all the lights, backgrounds, and lenses she needed to do her work, and she clearly knew what worked and what didn't for these types of photos. Best of all - after the photoshoot, she sends you a link to ALL the photos (40+ in my case) in addition to the 3-5 you hand select that she will do final touchups upon. She was a pleasure to work with, communications were great, and she had ample hours to choose from to fit my schedule easily. If you need headshots (or any photography) definitely give her a try.”

“It was wonderful to work with Kate! She offered me a ton of options and I was so pleased with the end result. Please don't hesitate to reach out to her in her headshot expertise!”

“Kate is an extremely talented, organized and kind photographer. I greatly enjoyed my experience visiting her studio. She went above and beyond to produce the most stunning results of our session. I highly recommend her services.”

“Kate is amazing! Quick response and since this was urgent she gave me an appointment for the same day. She is really kind and professional. I was nervous because I never did this before but she help me and guide me during all the session. The pictures are beautiful. I'm so happy! Kate you are an artist thank you so much!!”

“I could not be happier with my experience with Pacifica Studio. I was looking for some photos to spruce up my website and I needed current headshots. Kate was responsive, engaging, and beyond punctual. We set up a time to meet at my workplace. Kate arrived early and immediately helped pick out a wardrobe and both interior and exterior locations to maximize the number of different looks. She was capable, professional, and efficient. After the shoot she got me proofs to look at on the same day. She then turned around my retouched photos equally fast. Kate has a great eye for color and composition, and I am very happy with how my photos turned out. I plan to recommend her to all of my colleagues.”

“I was initially introduced to Kate, the owner of Pacifica Studio by my employer who sent me for a professional head shot photos. Kate was waiting for me outside when I arrived and had everything organized in the studio and ready to start the photoshoot. She was very patient and was giving me advice on which angle looks better and which way is best for me to look towards in order to get the best shots. She genuinely wanted to get the very best images while she was taking the pictures! She then created a portfolio with all of my images for me to choose from. I chose a few of the best photos to be retouched / edited as Kate said she will edit the ones I will use for my employers website. The photos came out really amazing!! I haven't had such a beautiful head shot photos prior to this - Kate did such an amazing job in taking these photos from different angles and editing / retouching the few photos I selected! This photoshoot experience was one of the very best ones I have had and I am going to schedule more photoshoots with Kate in the future! Thank you so much for making sure all my photos came out beautiful”

“Hiring Kate for my baby shower was the best decision I made. Her primary skills in portrait photography is a huge advantage, as she not only captured great group photos with my guests, but there were also quite a few great candid photos in the mix. I thought every segment of my event was well captured, and I also love how Kate sorted the photos of my family vs the guests in the final gallery, making the final selection process a bit easier. Kate responded to messages promptly, arrived at my event a bit in advance to ensure an on-time set up, and turned around the selected photos quickly as well. I found her very easy to work with, and with a little one on the way, I'm looking forward to working with Kate in the future for family photoshoots. Like many other reviews said, I found Kate to be an exceptional professional, and would recommend her to my family and friends.”

“I scheduled a half hour with Kate to have some headshots taken for my LinkedIn profile. I'm someone that does not feel comfortable in front of the camera and I had some trepidation that we were going to capture anything of high quality. With painstaking attention to detail and a rare sense of intuition to bring out the best in her subject not only did I get a great professional headshot but Kate went further still suggesting a variety of simple but effective wardrobe changes and changes in posture, lighting, and background that brought out the "real me" by making me comfortable and highlighting my strengths. It turned out that she gave me a whole hour even though I only paid for 30 minutes. I would suggest Kate for almost any type of photo shoot for you to capture the best version of yourself!”

“Kate is very professional, very patient with her work and very prompt. She went above and beyond with my headshot (took "many" pictures, encouraged me to try different outfits and backgrounds, etc) and she delivered the final pictures within the same day! Overall I had a wonderful experience.”

“Kate's work is above 5 stars. She has a way of capturing people as they are, in an exact moment in time. Her passion is to capture you in your truest expression of self. She goes above and beyond to make sure the shoot isn't complete until you have been captured in your most authentic light. I can't wait to work with Pacifica Studio again in the future.”

“We hired Kate for our daughter's sweet 16 Birthday party. She was very professional from the moment we started communicating. She even recommended few things to bring out good photo shoots. After we selected touchups, she did very good job editing them. We will recommend her to our friends and will hire her again in the future.”

“I reached out to Pacifica Studio about taking photographs of my mother's paintings for portfolio purposes / to use for prints. It's been difficult finding studios in the area that have this type of experience since a lot of studios are more geared toward portraiture etc. but Kate at Pacifica Studio was so careful and professional about documenting the work. Photographing flat artwork is difficult since it requires getting the lighting to be perfectly even and making sure the camera angle is perfectly parallel to the artwork to minimize warping as much as possible. She took her time to get all the lighting/color grading correct and always double-checked with me that she was capturing the details of the work correctly. After receiving the retouched photos I was so satisfied and grateful for the extra care and prep she took since the photos look amazing and are so high res. I'm so happy I found her and that I'm able to properly document/archive this work (especially if they get sold in the future).”

“Impressed by the overall professionalism, timeliness, and quality of the photos! Took headshots and received them the same day. Kate did a fantastic job, I'd recommend this place to anyone”

“Very supportive, quick response and high quality service. I booked the service to happen in my office location, one of their photographers came with all the equipment needed, such as lights, lenses, etc. The photographer was really focus on getting the best pictures and suggested many good ideas that at the end all turned into a set of great pictures. Later it was difficult to me as I wanted to pick all of them since all pics were really good! I also noticed they have good expertise on photo software editing as they improved some of the colors of the location and areas we took the pictures. I will definitely work with them again and I highly suggest the services they offer. Manuel Rodriguez.”

“Kate is absolutely wonderful. Professional,efficient, and she has a warmth about her that immediately made me comfortable. She listened to what I wanted and the finished products Is stunning! Kate is in the correct line of work and it shows!”

“It was my first time taking photos in a professional studio, but the photographer's expertise put me at ease and helped me feel natural in front of the camera. I highly recommend this studio, especially Kate, who has a knack for capturing genuine emotions and guiding you to present your best self.”

“Very professional and patience. Responded promptly to emails and texts. I like my portrait pictures and want to recommend Kate for a well done job!”

“She was so nice to work with! Very responsive when setting up a fun photoshoot for my birthday with girlfriends. She sent some inspiration photos and scouted the area prior. She arrived early and was eager to accommodate our group. She sent us the raw photos as soon as the next morning so we could enjoy them together and turned around our retouched photos in a week! Highly recommend”

“I had a great experience particularly with Kate! she was extremely patient, flexible, and creative when it came to executing my vision!”

“Kate is nice and patient to get the best shot.”

“Great job!, very professional.. nice studio. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a photoshoot.”

“Kate, responded to a query about a short notice photoshoot very quickly. Very happy with our results. Professional photographer and does researches locations quickly. Very reliable priced for a fantastic job. Will use her again in the future. Thank you!”

“Nice studio lot of space. Photographer was not in hurry, she spent good amount of time taking pictures and listening to my feedback about them. Great experience overall!”

“Kate is a very patient and extremely talented photographer. I came to her for a professional photo shoot and she did an incredible job with all the pictures. She has a very friendly air about her and you feel instantly comfortable. I’m so happy with the outcome and definitely plan to hire Pacific studios for a future shoot for myself and my family. Highly recommend!! If you’re looking for a high quality photo shoot experience look no further! Thanks Kate and Pacific Studios!”

“Kate was awesome! I got my headshots done with Kate and from the beginning it was a smooth/collaborative process. She really listened to my vision and applied her expertise about colors, angles, and lighting to make it all come together. I highly recommend her!”

“I hired Kate for my engagement party! She came on time, and preformed exactly what she mentioned she would do! Very detailed and organized. The process from booking to closing was so efficient. I would definitely hire again.”

“Working with Kate for my headshots was a great experience. She understood what I wanted and was receptive to my ideas. Her turnaround time was impressive - she had the edited photos ready in just two days, and I appreciated getting access to the raw files promptly. I'm looking forward to working with Kate again in the future. If you're looking for a photographer who delivers quality results efficiently, Kate is a great choice. highly recommend!”

“Kate is an incredibly professional photographer! I needed a senior yearbook portrait and she made sure to carefully follow all of my school's requirements. I even forgot to bring a shirt, and she generously offered me one. Kate suggested different angles and backdrops, and her recommendations turned out to be spot-on. The final photos look amazing! Highly recommend her services!”

“I had a fantastic experience working with Kate! I needed to get a new professional profile photo and I could not be happier with the results. Kate was not only kind and attentive but also demonstrated a keen eye for detail. As some one who is not using to get photographed her responsiveness and direction throughout the process made everything smooth and enjoyable. I have no complaints and would go to her again whenever I need some photos. She's a real pro and I highly recommended her if you need a photographer!”

“I'm extremely grateful for the exceptional service at this photography studio. Needing a business portrait, I was lucky to work with Kate, who made the process effortless and comfortable. She chose the perfect background and angle, ensuring the session was relaxed—a rarity for me. Her communication was outstanding, making me feel at ease throughout. The swift turnaround on the final photo was impressive, reflecting their professionalism and dedication to quality. Huge thanks to Kate and the team for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend to anyone seeking top-notch photography services!”

“Kate did a lovely job, from the resources available at her studio, to the professionalism as a photographer (to include how to help instruct how to pose), to her availability and flexibility to work with the client's request. Would highly recommend if anyone wants professional photos done!”

“I found Kate’s business through yelp. This was my first time getting professional shots clicked. Kate is excellent at what she does and guided me through the process and things to consider before the shoot. She is very prompt with her communication and she helped me build a wonderful portfolio of pictures that I can use now. I am thankful to have found her. The quality of work , time of delivery and the overall experience is great. I would highly recommend her.”

“I had an amazing experience working with Kate. From start to finish, she was professional, creative, and attentive to every detail. The photo session was fun and relaxed, and Kate made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. The final images exceeded my expectations—they beautifully captured the essence of the moment with stunning clarity and artistic flair. If you’re looking for a photographer who is both talented and a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend Kate. You won’t be disappointed!”

“I needed a headshot photo for an upcoming book that I am publishing. I thought I can just use my photos taken from my iPhone but my publisher suggested professional headshots. After researching several photographers in the Bay Area, I found Pacifica Studio on Yelp. I could not recommend Kate enough to others. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and her photos are brilliant. She was patient and took the time to understand what I needed before the shoot to get a sense of what I was looking for. Kate recommended bringing a few outfits (formal and casual) before the shoot and provided advice on what to wear during our session. While this is undoubtedly an investment, these photos came out great. I will use her services again when I write my second book. Thanks, Kate!!!”

“I had my professional headshot session with Kate, and it was a fantastic experience. She truly understood my vision and captured great shots that are perfect for my LinkedIn profile. We experimented with different attires and backgrounds, which added a nice variety to the photos. Kate was receptive to my suggestions, and I was impressed with how quickly she delivered the final photos—within just a day! I highly recommend her for anyone in need of professional headshots.”

“We were very happy with the photos Kate took for us. She was very responsive when booking the appointment, very accommodating during the photo shoot and went above and beyond when retouching the photos. We would highly recommend Kate at Pacifica Studios.”

“I had a great experience working with Kate for my headshot session. Despite my lack of knowledge about professional photography, she was incredibly patient and took the time to explain every detail to me. The session didn't feel rushed at all; in fact, it continued until I was completely satisfied with the pictures, which I really appreciated. The final photos turned out even better than I hoped, and she captured my desired look and personality perfectly. She even suggested some additional looks which was fun trying. Kate was very professional and paid attention to all the little details. Definitely recommend her if you need headshots!”

“We worked with Kate for our dental office’s headshots and team photos, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! Kate was professional, friendly, and talented. She even went to scout out the location a few weeks before the day of our shoot. Her turnaround time was also very prompt and she made all the edits we requested. I highly recommend her services. Thank you Kate!”

“I was initially introduced to Kate, the owner of Pacifica Studio by my employer who sent me for a professional head shot photos. Kate was waiting for me outside when I arrived and had everything organized in the studio and ready to start the photoshoot. She was very patient and was giving me advice on which angle looks better and which way is best for me to look towards in order to get the best shots. She genuinely wanted to get the very best images while she was taking the pictures! She then created a portfolio with all of my images for me to choose from. I chose a few of the best photos to be retouched / edited as Kate said she will edit the ones I will use for my employers website. The photos came out really amazing!!! I haven’t had such a beautiful head shot photos prior to this - Kate did such a great job in taking these photos from different angles and editing / retouching the few photos I selected! This photoshoot experience was one of the very best ones I have had and I am going to schedule other photoshoots with Kate in the future! Thank you so much for making sure all my photos came out beautiful 😊”

“Kate did a fabulous job with my graduation headshot. Throughout the entire photo shoot session, she was very professional and adaptable to my requests. I got all the photos very quickly after the session and am really satisfied with all of them already. Can't wait to see the retouched photos! Would definitely go back to her studio in the future!”

“Kate's Pacifica Studio provided an exceptional experience for my professional headshots. Kate spent extra time helping me look my best and went above and beyond to ensure outstanding results—I truly appreciate her dedication and effort!”

“We worked with Kate for headshots and she was wonderful! She was so patient and took time to understand our needs . During the shoot she took so many pictures so patiently. Her place is neat and clean! I would highly recommend Kate !!!”

“Kate made my photoshoot for graduation pictures very easy and streamlined. She was also open to the different ideas I had and they turned out so well. I highly recommend this Studio for your photo-shooting needs!”

“Kate did a fantastic job!! She is patient and considerate. We tried all different angles in order to find the best. The photos came out great. Using one as my linkedin and google avatar now : )”

“I needed a headshot for my new job and found Pacifica Studio. Kate was super responsive and great to work with. The photos were perfect and the experience was stress free. I’ve already recommended this place to multiple friends and family!”

“I needed headshots for my novel's upcoming release, and hadn't the slightest idea where to start or how to get that done. When I contacted Pacifica Studio, Kate was so helpful in providing guidance on my options and how we should proceed. The session itself was amazing with Kate giving lots of great advice on poses as well as making any and all necessary adjustments with the lighting and background. The retouching process was also incredibly efficient with several quick turnarounds to get things just right. If you're looking for professional, high quality, and fast photography, look no farther!”

“i recently booked a session with Kate, and i must say, the results were outstanding! seeking a professional portrait for dating purposes, i also had the idea of getting some black and white photos to send to my family. Kate not only delivered on that, but they even provided prints. the photos turned out dramatic and of very high quality – i couldn't be happier. if you're on hinge, bumble, tinder, or any dating app, these shots are perfect for making a great impression. highly recommended for a personalized and impressive photography experience!”

“Pacifica Studio is amazing! Kate is a lovely host and helped me feel comfortable in front of the camera. My photos turned out beautifully, and I love the retouching Kate did. I'm so happy with the whole experience and would highly recommend Pacifica Studio!”

“I needed professional headshots taken quickly during my short time back at home from college and Kate delivered with quality, speed, and service beyond my expectations. She guided me through various poses and ensured that the photo shoot experience was comfortable and productive. In the short 30 minutes I had with her, we were able to take more than enough photos with several different backdrops and styles, allowing me plenty opportunities to provide ideas and input of my own. Even after our session, she kept me updated on the status of my photos and made sure that I was completely satisfied. I couldn't be happier with the results and I cannot recommend Pacifica Studio enough. You won't regret it.”

“Kate went above and beyond for my profile photoshoot. She created a very welcoming vibe and eased the atmosphere so that I could feel comfortable. Would definitely visit her whenever I need some good photos!”

“My professional headshots were taken so quickly and the home studio was beautiful! The final pics were given to me less than 24 hours later, I was so impressed with Kate's editing and she accommodated every request I asked for. Will definitely come back if I need any other photos taken.”

“Kate did a photo shoot for a LinkedIn headshot. Everything went great. Kate is very professional and worked with me to do several outfits and backgrounds. I would definitely use her again.”

“Pacifica studio saved the day when I needed updated headshots for my medical residency applications. Kate nailed the lighting and angles. She made awesome backdrop recommendations, and her studio is lovely. The photos were delivered lightening fast. Great work with the retouching as well. Highly recommended for exceptional headshots!”

“Kate was really great to work with; I appreciated her professionalism, attention to detail, flexibility, and quick return of photos. I would definitely work with her again for future photo needs.”

“I had an amazing experience here. I visited Pacifica studios to get some headshots and portrait photos taken. And the results were so good! Kate and the photographers here were so friendly and welcoming. This was my first time working with a studio and so I was nervous. They did a great job of making me feel comfortable and guiding me through the photo shoot. I will definitely visit again. I highly recommend!!”

“I LOVE KATE!!!! I happened to find her through Google and I am so glad I did! She is so sweet and has so many ideas and really brings out the best in her work. I HIGHLY recommend using Pacifica Studio for any and all of your photoshoots!”

“Amazing experience! Kate is so kind and professional, she paid attention to every detail and made sure I was satisfied. I love how the photos came out and would definitely recommend!”

“Kate did a great job with my headshots! The photos were delivered the same day through a self-tailored website… really impressed by the professionalism.”

“Awesome experiences for my business portraits. She made sure I was happy with the pictures. She offered multiple Retouches. She encouraged changing clothes so that I can use it for different purposes with different styling. Definitely going back for my future photo shoot needs, family picture will be next :) Thank You once again!”

“This was great! My boyfriend and I were able to get some amazing photos and we got 12 of them touched up which was a huge plus! Great to work with and made it very comfortable for us and helped us pose (we both don’t love having our photos taken). Definitely would recommend!”

“It’s no doubt for me that it’s the best service that you can get in the Bay Area! Only by booking you can say how professional is the photographer: the website, its features and convenience! I have got my photos the same day, and retouched - the next day. Just wow! Highly recommended!”

“This place is amazing for headshots and photoshoots. Kate is very professional and knows how to bring out the best in every shot. I highly recommend her services”

“It was super easy working with Kate. She made the entire process smooth and clear. I got a lot of great photos.”

“Wonderful experience: She was on time, made me feel comfortable, took great pictures, and the editing was done immediately. Thank you.”

“Amazing and easy! Kate is super talented and so thoughtful.”

“Takes great headshots in no time. Impressed with their work. Will definitely hire them for more headshots in the future”

“Very friendly photographer, the setup was nice and I got an excellent photo for my linkedin!”

“The best studio ever! Thank you so much for this professional service 👍 …”