I am a Northern California based professional photographer serving the San Francisco bay area.

I have vivid childhood memories of holding my father's old 35mm Pentax in my hands. There was something I admired about its mystifying dials and buttons which could... somehow... capture what I saw and preserve it forever.

Three decades later, that magic is with me. I shoot with Canon digital cameras now, and while the technology is more advanced, the end result is essentially the same. With this miraculous tool we can document the fun and important moments in our own lives and in history.

Becoming a Wedding and Portrait photographer has been a natural progression. I cut my teeth studying art and photojournalism in Florence, Italy; Kerala, India; and Ghost Ranch, New Mexico. I learned the subtleties of studio lighting (and important mistakes to avoid!) over several years of managing small studios. I started my business in 2005 with a commitment to quality imagery, customer service, and a positive, professional attitude. I love my job and could not picture doing anything else.

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cjm@claytonjmitchell.com

510-812-8887