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Claire Dobson Photography

Claire Dobson Photography

Petaluma, CA
4.9 out of 5 rating, 11 Reviews
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11 Reviews
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    Amanda Sent on 12/21/2013
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    Claire was amazing! I wanted to do something different and I had the idea to do a boudoir photo shoot on the beach and when I called Claire to see if she could she had time to fit me in and we got to do it the following week. In the outdoor elements and hour time frame that we had, she got so many great pictures and kept the shoot up beat the whole time. We did out fit changes quiet a bit which was great to get different looks that I wanted! I found Claire on Google and I'm so glad that I did she was so friendly on the phone before I met her and greeted me with a hug the first time I met her! After the photo shoot she got the pictures done and ready for me to view really fast so I didn't have to wait in anticipation for long! I highly recommend Claire she does a great job!
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    Claire Dobson Photography is the BEST! Our photos are GORGEOUS!!! I don't think there is one photo I don't like. She is great at posing and at just capturing those "in love" moments between you and your husband. You don't even know she's there at times but she manages to capture those amazing shots. She herself is fun and professional! We really enjoyed her being our photographer! HIGHLY RECOMMEND
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    Mindy Sent on 10/06/2013
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    I highly recommend working with Claire Dobson as your wedding photographer. Not only is Claire is reliable, flexible, timely and fun, she is skilled at taking pictures that reflect your personal style.

    As many of you know, planning a wedding is a lot of work and there are a lot of things that have to come into place in advance and on the day of. Claire was an absolute pleasure to work with while planning for our wedding day as well as on the actual day. I have to admit I was a bit stressed and controlling during the wedding planning process, and even a little on the big day (some would say more than a little), but Claire helped me feel relaxed. I knew I didn’t have to worry about the photos. She took the time to understand what types of photos we wanted ahead of time and she took care of everything with grace on the day of. She was organized, calm, patient, and helped us have fun during the photo shoot.

    We could NOT have been happier with the photos from our wedding. She captured all of the important moments of our special day with elegant, playful, beautiful photos! We are so happy with Claire’s work and plan to use her for future photography needs. If you hire Claire as your wedding photographer, you will not be disappointed. A few of our friends have also worked with her on the engagement and wedding photos-and they would tell you the same!
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  • User1309036 Sent on 08/30/2013
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    Working with Claire was fun and easy. It was like hiring a friend to hang out with us all day. Not only that we were amazed at the pictures when they came back. They came back in 2 weeks are were amazing.
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    Jessica Sent on 10/06/2013
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    Claire was a pro, through and through. She showed up early and was pleasant to be around. She put my husband and me at ease during the shoot. When she wasn't doing posed shots, we barely even knew she was there.

    The shots turned out beautiful. What I didn't expect was how good the candids came out!

    I highly recommend using her for your special day.
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    Michelle Sent on 08/31/2013
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    Claire was a true professional and Super easy to deal with!!
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    Wendy Sent on 11/18/2009
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    Claire D is a pleasure to work with! She is so well prepared you need not worry about anything on your special day. Claire is sure to impress you with beautiful wedding and engagement photos. She is so much fun to work with too!
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    Desiree Sent on 10/17/2009
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    Working with Claire was by far the best experience of my wedding (besides marrying the love of my life). The photographs she made were so gorgeous, she captured our beautiful day in a most beautiful way. I will always be able to open my photo album and relive that day.
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    One of the largest decisions (in my opinion) to make when planning a wedding is finding someone who will capture the most precious moments in the least obtrusive way. This is precisely what I was looking for when I found Claire Dobson.
    I wanted someone who could capture the beauty of our wedding day, moments planned and unplanned but also not cause major disruption to the flow of the day. On the contrary, Claire helped to make the timeline we had for our wedding flow even more smoothly. Working calmly and patiently with all the other vendors...she really went above and beyond.

    Claire took stunning photos before, during and at the end of my wedding day. Not only did she take all of the photos I had asked her to take but also many that I never dreamed she might be able to catch. To say that the pictures are stunning is an understatement. The clarity and crispness is incredible. Claire also captured moments I might have asked her not to because I could not see the way she sees. These moments are my favorite part of my wedding album. These impromptu, silly, and loving moments were not on my list but are by far many of my favorites. Her knowledge and skill of photography are second to none.
    Claire is not just a photographer but a friend, artist and professional moment catcher. Claire listened, watched and captured the moments we hold so dear to our hearts. I am thankful I hired Claire for my wedding and I would recommend her to anyone wanting stunning pictures of their wedding day. I cannot wait to work with Claire again. Claire would be the only person I would want to capture the precious moments of my future children.
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    Athena Sent on 10/04/2013
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    Claire is an amazing photographer! She is extremely professional while still being a ton of fun to work with!!!
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    Claire came prepared. She was professional, yet joked around with the entire wedding party putting us all at ease. Not an easy task when everyone is nervous. Weddings are nerve racking, whether you're the bride/groom/bridesmaid/groomsman. Claire reminded us we were there for our dear friends on their special day.

    We all forgot she was there to take pictures and accepted her as one of the group. Which, of course, made the final product even better; her online gallery turned out looking beautiful yet natural. Not one shot seemed forced or cheesy.

    Before and after the event, she was accessible and returned calls/emails quickly. I highly recommend her.