Melissa Kraus

Melissa Kraus

Palo Alto, CA

“We really value our time with Joshua over the last twenty years.”

“He originally photographed our wedding and when we went on to have three kids and he photographed each of our kids and also did a series of family photography during that time. Most recently he photographed my family as our youngest went off to college, so he's really seen our family through many different phases.”

“There's a huge difference between your iPhone and a professional, and Joshua has a beautiful professional eye that no one can capture.”

“He gets to know the personality of every individual and the whole family as a unit as well and their specific dynamic which is really unique. He spends a lot of time with the family and as a result blend in and becomes just another person who is there, rather than a photographer.”

“Joshua is great with kids; he is funny and easy and flexible and makes them feel like they're at a comedy show more than getting their photographs taken. My kids don't necessarily love getting their photos taken as the victim of many years for me and my iPhone and he just has such fun with them that he makes it really easy.”

“Having just sent a kid to college I am reminded of how fast childhood actually goes and to now look back on the baby photos they're remarkable… it’s really special to capture that time in a person's life and that time in a family arch… Having photos that capture someone’s early life is remarkable, and I treasure each one… Not everybody lives at home anymore in my house and so I know that time moves on and so to have these family photos is really meaningful.”

“The archival quality of the photos is notable and really important to me because you can feel the difference, you can see the difference. My kids will treasure these photos in 30 years from now.”

“He is an utmost professional but so casual in nature that he is able to take really unique photos. He can blend in with the family and capture the personality of the family without you noticing it.”