“Tia,
The DVD arrived and it is wonderful. What an extraordinary reminder of a very special time. To this day I still cry every time I look at the photo montage. Your work surpassed my ability to imagine it. You truly captured the mood and the spirit of the wedding. You did all of this in the calmest and most pleasant manner. Simply saying that it was privilege and a pleasure to have you as our wedding photographer doesn’t really capture how much your presence was, and your photographs are, appreciated.
Thank you.”

Roy Nelson, MD
Griffith Woods, Sebastopol

“Claire, Claire, Claire!!!!!
We are beyond ecstatic with the pictures that you took! You are the most talented photographer I have ever come across, and I really mean that seriously. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for working so hard to record our wedding. Much thanks and adoration.”

Chad and Jennifer
Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa

“Claire is absolutely FANTASTIC! We love her, and we love the photos she took. Her style is unique from other photographers that we met with (and we met with 6 or more) in that she catches the feeling and spontaneity of the moment, rather than being staid and posed.

Both Claire and Tia have perfect personalities for weddings. They are calm and soothing, while being full of energy and excitement. Claire joined me and the wedding party, moms, kids, siblings, to document getting prepared, and we had a lot of fun. It was having another friend along, and I felt completely unselfconscious. Likewise with the ceremony. We were not aware of Claire or Tia.

They are professional, personable, and incredibly talented. Their experience as a wedding photographer allows them to anticipate the flow of the day, and capture all the perfect moments. They are worth every penny, and then some!”

Ramona and Mark
Crissy Field, San Francisco

“Tia Gavin is BY FAR the most amazing wedding vendor...let alone photographer, that a bride could hope to work with!! She not only produced AMAZING photos of our Engagement and Wedding day, she was also available along every step of the process to ensure that everything would go off without a hitch. Our wedding day flew by with a myriad of activities, and Tia and her team caught them all (and then some!) without us even noticing them snapping away. I can't count the amount of times our friends & family have commented on the emotion caught on film, and how our photo's look like they are “straight out of a magazine”. She's professional, talented and so personable & fun to work with that she became very dear to mine & my husband's heart while working with her. I would refer Tia to everyone (and already have!), and highly encourage anyone who has the opportunity to work with her to take full advantage of it! Thanks Tia!!! You're a blessing!”

Eric & Sierra Friend
Korbel Winery, Guerneville

“Well, Claire...what can we say?

We've been through every single photo several times and continue to be awed by your work. To say we made a good choice in hiring you is a huge understatement! Every single photo is beautiful and artistic and emotional. You captured the essence and mood and passion of the day in exactly the way we were hoping. Just unbelievable work. For me, personally, I'm so thankful to have such amazing pictures of my new bride. Photos I'll have forever.

You were a joy to work with...as we knew you'd be the day we met you. Thank you for everything. Thank you, too, from Carissa, for being such a helpful, calming influence with her and her bridesmaids. You really went above and beyond the call and she's forever grateful.
Thank you again.”

Patrick and Carissa
Jacuzzi Winery, Sonoma

“Tia,
I wanted to let you know how incredibly happy we are with the photos that you and Claire took of our wedding!! We just arrived home last night and I am having a hard time pulling myself away from the photo website!

You and Claire really were awesome to have as part of our wedding day. We both had so much fun with you and felt very comfortable having you as our photographers. There are so many amazing photos, I want to print them all! We've received several comments already about how great you both were and how wonderful the photos are, and we haven't even sent them out to everyone yet.”

Arielle & Adam
Trentadue, Geyserville

“I can't say enough wonderful things about Tia and her photography. At the wedding itself Tia was quick and unobtrusive, patient and kind. I can’t express how thankful I am to have found not only such a talented photographer but a wonderful person to work with during our wedding. She made us feel confident and that shows in our portraits and bridal party photos. She truly made the day easier. At times she was inconspicuous but then always seemed to step forward with the right words of encouragement and direction at the right time. I love our photos. I cannot say this enough. They look wonderful and tell the story of our night perfectly. We couldn’t be happier with our photos, and we hold Tia in the highest regard.
Thank you so much!”

Tina and Chase
Private Estate, Alexander Valley

“I can't recommend Claire enough! From her warm personality to her amazing work, there isn't anyone else who I could have imagined documenting our wedding day. Claire's style is very candid and journalistic, she will allow you to truly enjoy the day. She is able to beautifully and honestly tell the story of your wedding through photos WITHOUT the insane photo shoot! I have been in so many weddings where time is taken away from enjoying the day to stand in a line and engage in silly pose after silly pose... Claire has an amazing talent to capture those tiny moments and expressions that will allow you to truly remember your day as it was...

There aren't words for Claire's art, she truly is remarkably gifted. Your photographer, perhaps more than any other vendor, is there for all the intimate and nervous and fun moments of your wedding! At every turn Claire was gracious and professional and a pleasure. During the day guests kept coming up to my husband and I to tell us how kind the photographer seemed and how they caught her capturing all the perfect moments.

As you can tell, I am an enormous fan of Claire Lewis!”

Shelby and Sam
Berkeley CA

“Tia Gavin is a godsend. She was professional - yet friendly, kind yet assertive...she was the reason our wedding transitioned from beginning to end as smoothly as it did. Not only did she take beautiful photo-journalistic pictures, but she seemed to be everywhere, and to capture all the right moments in time. In a bride's world of chaos, Tia was so refreshing. Thank you, Tia.”

Jackie and Arosh
Vintners Inn, Santa Rosa

“Hi Claire,
Life has been so hectic since the wedding - with the honeymoon and both Paul and I starting new jobs. I just wanted to send you another note to say how thrilled we are with the pictures. I haven't been able to spend as much time looking at them as I would like (I could spend hours straight!) but I was just looking at them again and am just so, so, happy with them! We finally got around to sharing them with friends and family yesterday and the compliments are already flowing in. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!
Happy holidays!”

Carla and Paul
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel