Terri specializes in creative portraiture. She is proficient with both film and digital photography and fully equipped for studio or on-location work.

   Whether you chose film or digital, you will receive a CD containing all of your images in high resolution JPG format (printable up to 5x7) and your favorite photos in high resolution TIFF format (for prints larger than 5x7). Retouching of your of favorite images is included.

   If you are interested in viewing a full portfolio from one shoot, please contact the studio.

From Paul Smith regarding family portraiture:

"We thoroughly enjoyed our visit with Terri. She is one of the most disarming people I have ever met and we all felt so relaxed during our session. The quality of her photos might say more about her than her knowledge of photography. She’ll be hearing from us again sometime in the future, and probably several of our friends."

From Philip Meza regarding professional headshots:

"Terri is a terrific photographer. I needed an author photo for a book and Terri worked with me to create just the right look. Her photo shoots are both fun and relaxing, and Terri herself is extremely professional. I also appreciated Terri's straightforward fee schedule (no hidden charges) and willingness to turn over the copyright. It makes using the photo for different publications very easy!"

From Rachel Albrecht, regarding wedding photography:

"Terri was an amazing person to work with. She focused on my needs and went as far as standing on chairs, kneeling on tables, and almost doing somersaults in order to get a good shot. I was overwhelmed by her energy and excitement, yet she was actually a stabilizing element in one of the most nerve-wracking and emotionally charged days of my life. Every time I was around Terri, she put me at ease which was honestly priceless for me that day. I wanted artistic shots of my wedding, something beautifully unique. Terri bent over backwards to get those shots for me. I didn't need to worry about that aspect of the day because Terri had it all worked out. Her style flowed perfectly with the mood of our special day. I feel honored to have met her and to have been apart of her artistic process."

From Christine Le regarding couple portraiture:

"I was instantly drawn to Terri's photos. I think they are absolutely amazing. She uses lighting in such interesting ways. Working with her was so easy, it was as though we had known each other for years. She made me feel comfortable in front of the camera, which isn't easy for me. When we saw our photos, it was unreal. They are so artistic and fun. We will treasure them forever."

From Blanca Garcia regarding modeling headshots:

"Terri is not only a talented photographer, but she also made me feel comfortable and at-ease in front of the camera. She made sure that my poses were strong and that I looked my best for every shot. I didn't have to get the pictures edited or air-brushed and when I send them out to get modeling jobs, the people that hire me always comment on the quality of the photographic work. I loved working with Terri and would do it again in a heartbeat."

   Terri Loewenthal has been working as a fine art photographer since 1999. She first received her BA from Rice University in Houston, Texas and later perfected her photographic skills through courses and darkroom work at the University of California, Berkeley. She has shown work in galleries from New York to San Francisco.

   As a member of the music community, Terri began to photograph artists around the Bay Area for press shots and album covers. This began the natural transition of her fine art work into creative portraiture. Terri’s work has been featured in a wide range of mediums, both domestically and internationally, from a billboard in Times Square to the cover of a British music magazine.

   Terri has a unique ability to make people feel comfortable when being photographed. Real people emerge from her portraits.

   Amy Thompson, a recent graduate of California College of the Arts, is Terri’s assistant.

   If you are interested in an internship, please contact the studio.