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    Best day with my best friend..
    Tracy C.

    Derek has been there to capture moments between my husband and I since the beginning. This included: pre-engagement/engagement photos as well as our actual wedding day photography. He has a real artistic eye for his angles, lighting, and shots. Derek knew that I could be camera shy, and "stiff" with poses, however he was able to help me feel relaxed and comfortable through every scene and session. My husband and I was learning from him what to expect on our big day in terms of scheduling, and how that tied in with his photo shoots. Needless to say, our big day went off smoothly and Derick was there to capture every moment of it for us. We would not hesitate to hire Derick again to shoot any further milestones in our lives.

    Mary D.

    A long-awaited review...we got married in 2009 and since, we have a 2-year-old son and another son on the way. Anyhow back to the review. After doing tons of research on wedding photographers, we took a chance and decided to go with an up and coming photographer. We had met with a few prospective photographers, but they did not meet our needs. Many photographers have the technical skills to shoot photos, but finding the right one who you're comfortable with and is flexible to work with is hard to find. Derick of DS Photography was that person. He is extremely creative. He shot our engagement and wedding photos. We entrusted the responsibility of capturing and documenting our special day to Derick and he absolutely came through. Milpitas was my hometown, but I had been living in Orange County for several years and that's where I was married. Derick and his assistants traveled two separate times to shoot our engagement and wedding. Derick took unlimited photos for us ranging from fun and whimsical to serious and thoughtful on both occasions. He listened to our ideas and incorporated them into the photos without a single complaint. I'm not a very photogenic person and Derick's photos made me look absolutely stunning! That says a lot because it is far easier for a photographer to take good looking pictures of great-looking people than ones who aren't so photogenic. In the end, we have beautiful photos that we will treasure forever because of Derick. He is a true photo artist. I just wish our distance was closer so he could have taken baby photos for us. He deserves 10 STARS! Thanks Derick!!!

    Professionally done, perfect for my online business.
    James H.

    Derick does a fantastic job in bring out the best in people and capturing that essence in an images. I'm starting an online business and wanted clean professional photos that would inspire trust and confidence. What Derick delivered was so much more... During the process Derick was very patience searching for fantastic lighting and waited for those brief candid moments. At first, I was a little nervous about how the pictures would come out because I have never had professional photos taken before. But, Derick was able to makes the whole process loose and relaxed. Derick is very creative during the processes and willing to explore different backgrounds, angles, and postures giving a variety of image types to work with. Though, I only needed a few pictures for my website, I got fantastic pictures that I will feel proud to share with friends and family members. I hope to use Derick again in the future.

    Emily P.

    When it came to picking a wedding photographer, there was no other choice for me and my husband! From the moment we met Derick and saw his photographs, we knew he was the one. Not only are his photos stunning, he has a great personality too! He really listened to our ideas, made us feel comfortable, and gave us beautiful images. Thanks for traveling all the way to South Carolina and making our day memorable!

    Helen H.

    We decided on hiring Derick as our wedding photographer before we found our wedding venue, and we even confirmed on his availability before we chose the wedding date - that's how much we trust him! Our friends and family still talk about how good our photographer was. Derick works extremely hard to find the perfect angle, show us how to pose, take advantage of the right lighting, etc. and capture the most important moments of our wedding day. We love, love, love all our wedding photos! We would absolutely recommend Derick to everyone we know!

    Was a great idea to take a pic up here! One of our favs
    Jason C.

    We pretty much threw Derick and his crew in there with not much direction as our wedding day was quite hectic. He and his crew were super professional, told us what to do, and made us feel comfortable the whole time. When they were behind the scenes, we didn't even notice their presence. And to top it all off, we had a power outage for a couple hours during the reception! His crew was well prepared and in the photos, you can't even tell there was an outage! Derick is HIGHLY recommended! Not only does he have a great eye for photos, but he works incredibly hard and is easy to get along with!

    Mausterrr C.

    My photographer was Derrick with ambient leaf for my engagement photos and wedding. My husband is not a fan of taking photos but Derrick made it easy and comfortable for us and our entourage. I don't know much about photography and lighting, but our photos came out beautiful and natural! He also caught a lot of great candid photos. Prices are reasonable, and the turn around time for the photos were reasonable as well. There was a small hiccup when it came to giving us our photos, but he is very responsive and communicates through the whole process which I appreciate and totally understand. I also appreciate he knows which poses works and gave good direction and made sure no curl in my hair was out of place. Oh and we were nervous and sweating while taking some photos (wedding dresses get hot and heavy) and he let us borrow his unused handkerchief. We did laundry it and mailed him back. Overall good experience!

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    We were married 10/2/21 and hired Derick as our photographer for both the wedding and our engagement photoshoot.

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    Photo3lements - Beauty can be seen in all things, whether it's in black & white or in color. Seeing and composing the beauty is my specialty.

    Photo3lements

    (35 reviews)

    I was EXTREMELY impressed with the family photos (turned surprise engagement) that Allan and team…read moredid for us. SO, I decided to hire Photo3lements for the Holiday party I was planning at AT&T Park for 350 people. They HIT IT OUT OF THE PARK!!!!! (see what I did there?) They provided 2 photographers, photo booth with 2 attendants AND a videographer. Photographers: They were able to capture all aspects of the event in a unique way. I had give them little guidance, as they knew what they were doing. They captured everyone and were everywhere. Something I was concerned with given how big the venue was. They were on it and SUPER pleasant to work with! Photo booth: FUN FUN FUN! The quality and variety of all the props and backdrop options was wonderful! Allan's design of the background on the photos were perfect! Aesthetics are extremely important to me when I am planning events and what he produced was perfect! The attendants made it even more fun and kept the line moving smoothly. I am SO glad that we added this feature!!! Videography: This was such a GREAT option to add!!! Not only did they capture various parts of the event, but they produced a BEAUTIFUL surprise video montage for someone special here. They were discrete and did such a beautiful job putting it together. I am not easy to please. I plan a lot of events and take pride them being executed flawlessly. I am so glad that I hired Photo3lements, as they were a great partner, easy to work with, attentive and positive. I am impressed and hope to used them for ALL of my future events! Thank you so much Allan!

    My wedding planner recommended Photo3lements for our photo booth needs. We were super happy to work…read morewith the photo3lements team! They have a vast selection of back drop designs and many many props! They also were very kind with sending the photo frame designs back and forth until we were happy with the design. We highly recommend this team!!! They also have great event packages!

    Kassandra Langley Photography - Cute area where we took our pictures. But she also changed up the background for the different seasons like holiday Jammie session

    Kassandra Langley Photography

    (146 reviews)

    With a little one on the way, I knew I wanted to capture those special newborn moments and I'm so…read moreglad I found Kassandra on Instagram! Her work stood out immediately with the beautiful variety of outfit options and props she offers. Booking the session was super easy. Her website was clear, informative, and made it simple to browse packages and make selections. We originally had a date scheduled, but Kassandra was incredibly accommodating when we needed to shift it around to fit our baby's arrival. Communication was smooth and responsive via text, which made the whole process stress-free. The session itself (on September 10th) was such a great experience. The studio was warm and cozy--perfect for a newborn. Kassandra was so patient and gentle with our baby girl. She clearly knows how to soothe little ones and handled all the outfit changes and props like a pro. Despite how much we got done, we never once felt rushed. There were tons of props and outfits to choose from, and Kassandra helped us select combinations that matched our style perfectly. Best part? We received our proofs that same afternoon, and all our selected images were fully edited by the next morning. Such an impressive turnaround and the photos were absolutely beautiful! Highly, highly recommend booking your newborn session with Kassandra. She's talented, professional, and made the entire experience seamless and memorable.

    I booked Kassandra for our newborn pictures based off of all the cute Disney set ups she posts on…read moreher Instagram! Honestly, the best money I've ever spent lol. She spent quite a bit of time to get the most adorable Winnie the Pooh shot of my son inside of a pot. We really appreciated her dedication to trying to get that shot because it was one of our favorites. She kept him comfortable throughout our entire session, she's truly a professional baby whisperer. She has a ton of props and backgrounds and was able to pull together different themes on the fly. I would highly recommend her for your newborn session!

    Michelle Cardoso Photography

    Michelle Cardoso Photography

    (311 reviews)

    We hired Michelle for newborn photography for our daughter, and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreexperience. She was able to accommodate us at the last minute, which we truly appreciated, and she came to our home making the session incredibly comfortable and stress-free for our daughter and us! Michelle handled our baby with extreme care and patience, and she managed to keep her calm and content throughout the entire session. The photos turned out absolutely beautiful and captured our daughter so perfectly. Michelle is truly a baby whisperer as well as an excellent photographer. We would highly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for newborn photography

    Michelle is amazing! I found her on Yelp for newborn photoshoot and I'm so glad we went with her…read more Not only is she professional, kind, and responsive, she's also a baby whisperer. With her seven years of experience, I could tell my newborn was in good hands right away. Her patience and ability to work with newborn babies is truly a talent! Prior to meeting, I had communicated with Michelle on Yelp and inquired her different packages, then signed a contract and paid a $50 deposit. Everything was pretty smooth and easy. The three packages are on her website, either basic, signature, or premium, and we went with the middle package - the signature, which was perfect for us. The middle package had 4 poses, swaddled, family included, and we received 50 photos! Fast forward to photoshoot morning - we followed directions to have baby fed and changed into a diaper by the time of her arrival. My son was 13 days old when she took photos in our home. She came with her props, accessories, and baskets all prepared! Michelle also brought a sound machine that had white noise playing to soothe the baby. She swaddled my son and every photo pose/ setup increased in difficulty but she was really patient and worked with my son who almost was so fussy he'd wake! I enjoyed that she brought different colors for swaddles and blankets and various types of hats for us to choose from. Furthermore, if you're like me and your home is a mess, don't worry! Michelle will make it work and she will decide which room has the best lighting for her photos. She'll need about 5ftx5ft of space at least! Michelle delivered our gallery in a blink of an eye. Literally got an email about images being ready within 3 days of the shoot. I loved every image!! My son had baby acne and dry skin peeling at the time and she let me know that if I chose 10 photos, she would retouch them and she did! Overall my husband and I are loving our photos and highly recommend Michelle. You will NOT be disappointed. I'm so thrilled I have beautiful images of my son captured when he was only two weeks old. Memories to last a lifetime! Thanks Michelle!

    Polka Dots Photography - Great pics by Napur at Polka Dots Photography

    Polka Dots Photography

    (53 reviews)

    Nupur is awesome! I came to know about her though a close friend who had recently done her…read morematernity shoot with Polka Dots Photography. To start with, she was very accommodating with our needs, travel time, pricing and just overall flexible around schedule and setting up the shoot. We discussed ideas before the shoot and had numerous message exchange for different poses, styling, hair and makeup. She also drove all the way to Santa Clara for shooting at the spot we picked, which was very generous of her. There are a couple things that are critical for a photoshoot especially one involving a small puppy - comfort, ideas, familiarity and patience. Nupur is exceptional in all these aspects! She also has a great personality which helped us have fun during the shoot instead of 'posing' to get the right angle and expression. My husband is bit camera shy and our small dog is difficult to manage but when we saw the final photographs they were nothing short of magic. We had our pick of 7 amongst the numerous marvelous shots she captured, but she went ahead and provided us few extras which was an awesome gesture. We can't thank her enough for capturing all these precious moments with our furry child and new guest due to arrive soon :)

    BOOK HER NOW…read more Oh my god. Nupur is not only an amazing photographer behind the camera, but she is also an incredibly sweet and respectful person without the camera. Since the first moment I contacted her, she has been super tentative, responsive, and patient with all my questions and input. I wanted to try something new and different that I hadn't seen in her portfolio before and she was not only game but was extremely excited and kind about everything. Even before the shoot, we talked on the phone to discuss themes, we texted about different angles, lighting, mood, locations, and wardrobe. I have had many photo shoots (engagement, wedding, individual/family/professional portraits etc) with different photographers, and Nurpur is BY FAR the best in collaboration. We never felt like our ideas were sub par, in fact, every pose or photo that I had selected for inspiration, we actually worked to recreate each look in our own way! We basically fed off each other's creativity and ideas and turn a commercial event into stunning photographic art! She was never pushy and always listening to understand what we wanted and worked VERY hard to get us nothing short of perfection. She's so talented at capturing the types and kinds of photos we wanted that even the unedited, straight off the camera pictures with the silhouetted looks were near perfect! I am just beyond ecstatic with our experience and seriously COULD NOT HAVE ASKED FOR MORE. The final photos were just jaw dropping and they are exactly as I had imagined and hoped for them to be. We are so grateful and thankful we found Nurpur to help us document this next chapter in our lives. Helped me feel beautiful and gorgeous in this scary, new, stage of pregnancy. And most of all, helped me capture a truly personal and unique set of photos that represent the multiple aspects of my cultural identities.

    The Studio on Heath

    The Studio on Heath

    (25 reviews)

    I had an incredible experience working with Devki for a photoshoot for our brand, The Culture Room,…read moreand I can't recommend her enough. She truly understands how to capture the essence of working women--strong, confident, and authentic. Devki has a great eye for detail, and she made the entire shoot feel effortless and comfortable. She was patient, collaborative, and incredibly professional throughout, which made a huge difference in bringing our vision to life. The final images were stunning, natural, and perfectly aligned with our brand aesthetic. If you're looking for a photographer who not only delivers beautiful work but also genuinely cares about storytelling and representation, Devki is an absolute joy to work with. I can't wait to collaborate again!

    We had the most amazing experience with Devki for my 40th birthday photoshoot! She was incredibly…read morepatient, gave us so much time during the shoot, and made the whole experience fun and comfortable. Along with beautiful photos, she also captured some wonderful videos that made the memories even more special. The pictures turned out absolutely incredible, I loved every single one of them! What really stood out was how accommodating and professional she was. She made sure to prioritize editing the photos so I could receive them on time, which I truly appreciated. I would highly recommend Devki to anyone looking for a talented and thoughtful photographer, and I will definitely be using her services again in the future!

    Tangram Studio Photography

    Tangram Studio Photography

    (271 reviews)

    What a wonderful experience we had with Ted and Katie! This is our third child, if we had known…read moreabout them earlier I would of done my other newborn photoshoots with them. The studio is clean, inviting and spacious for my family. It also has a comfortable area for baby feeding and diaper changes. The best part is the next door play area, so the other children can be busy while they wait. Ted and Katie are extremely patient and were easy to work with. I'll definitely be going back. I would 100% book them if you looking for a photoshoot!!

    We decided to do a cake smash Photoshoot for our baby's 1 year birthday. After seeing the many cute…read morecake smash backgrounds that Tangram Studio had, we decided to book with them! Ted was very responsive and we were able to book an appointment for the following week (we took a day off in the middle of the week). We also decided to do the add on for family and pets. I LOVE that there's an option to include our furry family members! As much as I tried to plan ahead and get to the studio in time that day, my baby decided to fight his nap that morning. He eventually fell asleep.. but way too close to the time we had to leave. I reached out to Ted ASAP to ask if there was flexibility to push the photoshoot back a bit so my baby could take an hour nap so he's less likely to be fussy during the photoshoot. He had another scheduled shoot after ours but was flexible for us to come a bit later than scheduled which I was very grateful for! When we got to the studio, the cake smash background was already set up! The studio was so clean! There was a room for us to change the baby and put all our stuff in - there was also a changing table and diaper pail in there! Ted and his assistant were so great with our dogs and baby! They were patient and knew how to get our baby to laugh and look at the camera. There were a few times where I was ready to give up because handling a baby and two dogs for a photoshoot was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be! Ted was so patient with them and continuing to try his best to take the perfect shot for us. I really appreciated that because there were some amazing photos we would have missed out on if not for Ted! Cleanup was super easy - we brought wipes to wipe our baby down and then took him to the bathroom to do a quick rinse before leaving. I was surprised that we got our proof gallery two days later! The unedited proof gallery pictures were honestly high quality and I would not have known they were unedited if they didn't tell me! We received our edited photos 2 weeks later. I was so happy with the fast turnaround time! I asked Ted if he could fix my hair in the family pictures and he was able to do so for me (thank you!!). I'd absolutely come back for another photoshoot in the future and would highly recommend Tangram!

    Eversnap Photography - Our daughter's happy moment with her friend - by Photographer Ross

    Eversnap Photography

    (123 reviews)

    I have booked with Eversnap twice already (and about to book again). I started hosting murder…read moremystery parties for my birthday two years ago and found Eversnap online. Both photographers were very quick in providing the edited photos, and I have had a great experience both times. In 2018, my photographer was Ross, and right off the bat, he's good at communicating with me (especially since I had booked about three months in advanced). He was prompt and very professional. He was very good in balancing out candid and posed shots. Even though I was the birthday girl and had the most shots, he was really good with making sure every guest I had were represented enough in the photos (I had less than 20 guests). What I especially liked about Ross was there wasn't a lot of idle time, and he was really good with taking every opportunity and catching the right moments. In 2019, my photographer was Madeline. She was great as well, especially with balancing out candid with posed shots. Her photos were very well edited and she got to capture a lot of awesome moments! My only tiny complaint about her is that in comparison to Ross, she seemed to take a lot less photos and spent plenty of times just sitting there. For comparison, Ross gave me about 230 photos, while Madeline only gave about 170. Regardless, her photos were great, so I can't complain much haha. I will continue to use Eversnap in any events I host because it's super easy to use. I also like the flexibility of paying 50% of the price upfront, and 50% after the event.

    Summary : Avoid this internet based FAKE company and get a real photographer ! You will thank me…read morefor the advice. HORRIBLE COMPANY and PATHETIC SERVICE. Details: Came up with some excuse 1 hr before event. Terrible service. It was our sons First birthday. Totally ruined the event. They charged my credit card promptly during booking but finally didn't deliver the service. I have never seen such a pathetic service before. I think most reviews are fake and the company is paying some people to get the five star reviews. All kinds of idiots are starting companies and ruining life for others. They have the brains to setup everything ( booking, advertisements...etc) to get money but don't even have a backup camera person. These idiots don't have a contact phone where a real person answers. it takes day's before they respond. what am i supposed to do right in the middle of an event if Photographer doesn't show up and there is nobody to talk to? all brains to get money but none for real service. Amazing what extreme greed can do.

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