Nicole & Mike's Engagement Shoot

Nicole and Mike came up with the great idea to shoot at the Sutro Baths in San Francisco and Golden Gate Park for their engagement photos. It was windy and cold, but we came away with some really unique, romantic images. Here are some of my favorites!

2009 Testimonals

7/7/09 Meghan-M L. - Palo Alto, CA

After months of searching, I found the perfect photographer to shoot my June 2009 wedding at the Ritz Carlton in Half Moon Bay. Amoreena Berg is professional, reliable, focused, and pleasant to be around. Most importantly, her photography is exquisite. She struck the perfect balance between documenting the day, and capturing artistic and beautiful moments we will enjoy for years to come. A veteran bridesmaid, I've experienced my fair share of pushy, bullish photographers who interfere with the day, and put the wedding party through hell posing for too many photos, while keeping the wedding guests waiting. Amoreena was fun and polite, and stayed focused on getting the most out of our shooting time, so we could spend as much time as possible enjoying the party. And the photos are literally the most stunning I've ever see--at any price. She is a gifted artists who really enjoys what she does. Hiring anyone else would be a massive mistake!

3/2/2009- Brittany A.

I have had personal experiences with 4 photographers so far in my life, senior photo, engagement, wedding, and for my trash the dress shoot. Each time, I have looked for something special, but until Amoreena I had not found a photographer who I was satisfied with. I wanted an artistic, energetic, youthful, beautiful, and personal look to the photographs. I wanted the pictures to look like art and that is exactly what she took. Each pictures is so stunning and so beautiful. She has a god given natural talent and an eye for the beauty within her subjects. I was SO incredibly impressed my Amoreena. She absolutely blew me away with her ideas, the great angles she captured and how easy it was to work with her. Lets face it, we are not all models and most don't know anything about it but she makes you feel so comfortable and confident!! My photos are so breath taking and stunning and I have had many many many compliments on the quality of the photos! I am going to recommend her to everyone I know because i know that she will deliver such amazing photos! Don't even think about another photographer, she is worth it!

2/25/2009-Anna F.

I had a fantastic experience with Amoreena photography! We were doing a fashion shot I needed (see one of the pics in my profile). Amoreena was very professional, nice and fun to work with. In two hours we used around 200 frames and I came up with 88 good quality photos. She edited it amazingly giving me many options. She new exactly what I was looking for and I loved every piece of the experience. Highly recommended!

1/21/2009-Emily L.

I'm so glad I found Amoreena Berg to shoot my wedding photos! Planning a destination wedding in Half Moon Bay, I discovered her website online while researching photographers from my home in Colorado. I was immediately struck by her artistry and ability to capture a wedding day "story." Then when I saw how reasonable her prices are, it clinched the deal for me. I knew I wanted her to be my photographer. No regrets! We didn't get to meet in person until my wedding day, but her communication up until that point put me completely at ease - I was confident I'd have great photos of the day, and I wasn't disappointed.

Amoreena created an amazing photo-journey of the day. She not only creatively chronicled the main events, she captured many of those often elusive moments you always want to remember - like a smile between me and my dad, the look on my sister's face when I walked down the aisle, and my fiance's response to a joke during the ceremony. Now I have those saved forever in photos, and I'm grateful.

Beyond Amoreena's great artistic talent, I was also impressed with her professionalism. She was such a pleasure to work with on my wedding day - very friendly and fun, yet definitely in control as she efficiently led us through the photo shoot following the ceremony. Following up after the day, she had a link of edited photos ready to view by the time I got back from my honeymoon! This was especially important to me because I had a reception for everyone who hadn't come to our small family wedding, and they all wanted to see pictures. Amoreena's fast turn-around enabled my to share a slide show of the day. I was so happy I had this! The pictures made our 100+ guests feel like they got to experience our wedding - and they all commented on what a beautiful job Amoreena had done. Can't tell you how many people asked me how I'd ever choose from the hundreds of great pictures to put some in an album! And speaking of albums...Amoreena concluded her follow-up service by creating a beautiful one for me, patiently working with me in fine-tuning which photos to include and expertly laying out each page.

If you're currently looking for a photographer, I highly recommend Amoreena. She has an artist's eye and a talent for story, and will combine them with a professional, friendly approach to give you an exceptional experience.

1/14/2009-Danielle S.

I am a photographer who has had great experiences working with Amoreena of Amoreena Berg Photography. She has been the main shooter at some of these weddings, and my second shooter at others. We have worked together recently and will continue to do so in 2009. Amoreena is skilled, friendly, and has a wonderful positive energy about her. She is great working with groups and one-on-one and connects instantly with people of all ages. She is great at posing people and shooting photojournalistically for capturing great real moments as they happen. If you are looking for a great wedding or portrait photographer, I highly recommend you contact Amoreena Berg Photography for images you will treasure.

Ania's Fashion Shoot

Here are some of my favorite photos from Ania's fashion shoot. Ania was looking to do some professional photographs of herself that had more of a fashion edge then just your average portrait. She had never had professional photographs done of her and wanted something special. I have to say I think we accomplished that together! I actually did her make-up as well...I have a knack for that if it is desired.

Trash the Dress - Melissa

My first Trash the Dress session was with Melissa this year. We had a blast running around SF doing a more retro/vintage look with 2 different dresses she wore. The colors were spectacular with the contrast of red and white. Check them out!

Headshots for Professionals - Keith York

Hello, occasionally I shoot headshots for professionals who are updating their websites, or using photos on their cards like realtors, or in this case therapists. These are simple fun shoots, usually only taking about an hour. I shoot them either at my place or at their place depending on the look the client wants. Keith York, MFT with a private practice in Berkeley, choose to go for the nature background, which I think is always a good option...so these were taken at my place since I live up in the woods in the Oakland Hills.

Photoshop Tricks

People are always asking me do you touch up photos and what can you do...well her is a good example of a bridal portrait...straight out of the camera above.


Here she is after the photo was retouched in photoshop...some brightening, some color correction, skin softening, ect...Pretty Cool?! She is a beautiful bride without the photoshop, but why not jazz up a portrait shot! I usually do this do the close up portrait shots and then more photoshop tricks that I will show on here to the best photos taken that day.