We are very happy with the service we received from Andy photography. We had a Vietnamese wedding in San Jose and Andy Sandy was our wedding photographer & makeup artist. Sandy is his wife. They are a great team. We also enjoy our family children portrait session from him also. We had meet some photographer in the past but it was Andy's personalities , detail oriented, quality work that won him to be our wedding photographer. We felt ease and comfortable with him from the time we first met. He took his time with us and didn't push us to do anything that we didn't want or feel comfortable. Sandy's makeup was beautiful. She did 2 hair style and makeup for me. In the morning we had a traditional tea vietnamese wedding so my hair was up with Ao Dai . Before the wedding reception in Dynasty restaurant , she change my hair and makeup to another style. The makeup was natural . read more

Andy Sandy - This was taken by photographer Andy Sandy . He did a great job for my child's portrait. - Event Photography Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were lucky to have Andy to do a photoshoot for my son's bar mitzvah after a friends bailed out on us last minute. Andy is one of the most professional, pleasant, and reasonably-priced photographers in the Bay Area. His pricing is transparent: we agreed upfront, no hidden cost, and most importantly, he did not use our last minute request to jack up the price like some others, which I was very thankful for (Yes, I received a quote 10X what we paid Andy). Andy called to discuss to make sure all details were covered. He not only arrived on time, but was the FIRST one to arrive at the ceremony! His pictures were amazing. We had taken the pictures in the synagogue before and none came out as sharp and clear as Andy's. He even driven down to the party (in another location) to take a few extra shots after the ceremony for us. I have lived in the city long enough and know the cost of living here. If you ever need a great photographer to work some magic without paying for a king's ransom or being ripped off, I would highly recommend Andy. read more

Andy Sandy - Professional - our photographer arrived the synagogue even before we did! - Event Photography Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We are so happy that we found Andy to do our Pre Wedding shoot, since it's our first time getting our pictures professionally done. Andy took the time to work with us, explain to us, and give us advice on what we can do. Andy was kind enough to shoot for us on Thanksgiving and it was much appreciated having him to spend a few hours with us away from his family to get our pictures done. The quality and professionalism is beyond expected. He did so much for us without us asking and we deeply appreciate it. We just got our pictures back and I must say it's gorgeous! I would recommend him to anyone who's looking for a photographer for anything sort of event. It was a pleasure working with Andy and we're looking forward to getting our wedding photos done with him too. read more

I booked Andy about 10-12 months before our wedding. He was easy to communicate with via email, and very helpful in answering all the questions I had. He let me make suggestions for photos I wanted (I just emailed him a file of the photos I had seen on Pinterest/other websites that I wanted at my wedding). In addition, he was willing to TRAVEL to my wedding venue without raising the cost of my purchase by much (only $80 charge for hotel for overnight). I got married in Redding, CA, which is not exactly close to SF/Bay Area. When the weekend of our wedding arrived, Andy emailed me saying he was going to bring an extra photographer, no charge to me, but just to help make sure he got the quality/number of photos he wanted. I was so pleased by this bonus! It was so thoughtful of him to include. The whole wedding day, we got all the photos we wanted. It was over 100 degrees that day, so I know both photographers were sweating just as much as we were. They worked incredibly hard to make all our dreams come true. The photos took about 2-2 1/2 months to get back to us. We didn't ask for any books or specialty prints, just touched-up digital files. He sent us files on both DVD and on the card from the camera. This made sure that we had them in multiple places, and that we wouldn't loose them. In addition, he created an online album for us to view photos while we were waiting for the "real" ones to get to us, and posted some on Facebook for friends/family to see as well. In total, he ended up providing us with over 1,000 images from our wedding day. Here is what we had on our contract: Wedding photographer from 2pm-9pm (wedding ceremony started at 4) 1 photographer (he brought an extra) Digital touched-up image files It was a simple contract and a simple decision. You won't be disappointed with his work! read more

Best photographer ever !!! He knows what he wants from the subjects. We hired him for a pre wedding shoot . He helped us pick the location discussed with us what we wanted from the shoot. The photo shoot itself was painless. He knew what , when and how. Didnt let us get tired at all , asked us for specific poses at specific angles and thts it. The end results were fantastic. I would strongly recommend him to any one. read more

We were so grateful to have Andy as our wedding videographer. Originally I wasn't going to have one but I'm so glad I found Andy and it turned out to be one of the best decisions I made for the wedding. I came across Andy after searching high and low over the internet and I was so thrilled about his reasonable pricing after viewing his amazing work online. Communication with Andy during the whole planning phase was so easy. He was professional, prompt and on top of the game. I was extremely impressed with how responsive he was with all my emails and phone calls. It seemed I always received answers within a few hours. Everything went perfect on the day of. Andy and his team's professionalism and dedication really shone through. The final products were absolutely amazing and exceeded my expectations in every way. They brought the day back and we were able to relive it vividly. We couldn't be happier. Thank you so much for beautifully preserving the most special day of our lives! Highly recommended! read more

Choosing Andy Sandy as our photographer/videographer was one of the best choices we made for our wedding. He has a such creative mind and improvises on the spot if any issues arises. Our wedding day was very chaotic due to some of my nervous family members and a too-many-hands-on-deck situation, but Andy handled it gracefully and kept us very happy during our big day. I booked Andy for an entire 12 hours. We were overly ambitious with our timeline and of course, we fell behind due to makeup & hair running a bit late. We had a hybrid viet/chinese tea ceremony in the morning, getting ready shots in the afternoon, western ceremony at 5pm, and reception at 7pm. It was a very, very long day.... Andy and his team worked diligently to ensure all production ran smoothly. You can easily tell he always has the bride and groom's best interest in mind during the day of. He always reminded us to relax. He wasn't just a photographer to us that day, but he helped create a peaceful atmosphere and calmed my nerves on so many occasions. He was almost therapeutic when I was a ball of nerves! In addition, all our family members thought he was very sweet, courteous, but wonderfully firm when he had to direct family members during photo sessions. I received many compliments regarding his performance during our wedding day. We received some preview photos and several videos of our wedding already and the quality is outstanding. I would book him again in a heartbeat. read more

This review is for Andy. He never fails to amaze me. Professionalism When I was searching for a wedding photographer, he answered all my questions honestly and in a timely manner. When it came to the time to meet him, he came with three suitcases full of sample work and actually spent time to get to know us and our preferences. His professionalism led me to select him. Even days before the wedding, he sent out tips on how to take great photos for the entire wedding party. That is extremely beneficial since none of us are professional models. Courteous On the wedding day, he left a remarkable experience for everyone who had anything to do with the wedding. He arrived early to capture bride and bridesmaids getting ready. He didn't interrupt anyone's work and yet managed to get amazing photos. He bonded with the videographer right away to coordinate on lighting and setup. He handled everything by himself which allowed everyone to focus on their work. Risk-taking He climbed an 8-ft ladder, all the way to the top to capture a group photo. He risked the wave hitting him and his cameras to take pictures of us in the water. Hard-working Did I mention that he worked the entire day without eating anything? We kept our wedding on a tight schedule so that guests can catch flights at night. Andy didn't want to miss any picture opportunity so his only chance to grab some food was at the end of our photo-shoot tour which was 6pm. Entertaining Most of the groomsmen came from foreign country with limited English understanding. Andy was able to communicate with them flawlessly. He inspired us to pose creatively for the pictures and he cracks a joke here and there to loosen our almost stiff faces. Amazing photographer Last but not the least, Andy is an amazing photographer. He can quickly tune in natural lighting with supplemental lighting to snap pictures. He's extremely good at portraits because he selects the best angle to take pictures. My fat shoulders and double chin went non-existent in his pictures. If Andy is available on your big day, book him now! read more

Andy Sandy - This photo came straight from his camera with no edits. You can get an idea of his work. - Event Photography Near Me - San Francisco, California

Andy was an amazing photographer with a great work ethic and beautiful work product. He was my photographer for my May wedding at Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland and reception at East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Emeryville. First of all, he showed up early to the bridal "getting ready" photo session...major brownie points for that! He was diligent and did just about anything to get a good shot. At one point he was laying in the grass next to some dog poop. When we told him, he just shrugged it off and kept taking photos! He also was very good at keeping my family focused come family picture time. It helped that he was bilingual in English and Vietnamese, as some of my relatives understand Vietnamese better than English. We were blown away by the pictures we received from the wedding. There was a great mix of fun shots, artistic shots, posed shots, and candid shots, just like we asked. He also kept us as much on schedule as possible and was able to capture amazing shots in a very short time period. The only negative I can think of was that his assistant came late to the grooms side photo shoot, which we scheduled for a couple hours before the wedding. Andy himself was a life saver...focused, and efficient. I would highly recommend him if you're looking for a wedding photographer! read more

Choose Andy and his team to capture your wedding. His striking photos had caught my eye nearly 2 years before my wedding but I wanted to compare him among hundreds of other photographers. Let me save you time and just book him before someone else does! Creative, full of energy, and a quick eye to capture innumerable lasting memories to last a lifetime. Unbeatable full service and fantastic price. We cannot be happier with them and definitely made the right choice with this team. read more

Andy is absolutely Phenomenal!! This review is a little late in coming, but Andy did a fabulous job shooting our Engagement Pictures. We couldn't be happier with the level of professionalism, creative excellence, and innovation. Andy's experience showed as he knew his way around both shoot locations, the Palace of Fine Arts and Crissy Field, ensuring we got the perfect shot every time. It was a pleasure to work with Andy, he made us feel very comfortable, at ease and was patient instructing us in our positioning and poses. We can't say enough great things about him! We highly recommend him. Thank you for capturing these beautiful moments for us! read more

We were so fortunate to use Andy Sandy as videographer for my son's wedding! They were very thorough, easy to work with and captured all the amazing moments of the evening. Additionally, he was so easy to work with. So many moving parts in planning a wedding and Andy would meet me at my connivence and made everything's easy. I truly recommend him and his staff for your special events!! read more

Andy was simply amazing!! He takes such pride in his work and is a perfectionist. He was very courteous, pleasant and really cared about every detail of every photograph. I honestly could not suggest a better photographer for your important event it's very rare to find someone that cares so much!! Thank you Andy for all of your hard work and making this day so memorable and special!!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST! read more

I was a little hesitant to go with a photographer I had never met in person since I decided to forgo engagement photos as I have been engaged for a while now and both my hubby and I are a practical pair...(we're the type that thinks a wedding should be less than a downpayment on a house). At the same time, we were not going to hire someone who took photos as well or worse than we did (I consider myself a decent amateur photographer). Originally I contacted them to seek out out Sandy's makeup services as well- but she appears to be popular, and was booked solid. Andy and I spoke once over the phone, and then had several email correspondences. The first time meeting Andy was on my wedding day at Nestldown. Andy booked a local hotel the night before, and arrived early to scout out the place, and was very flexible with his agenda since my bridesmaids and I arrived much later than we had outlined, and he left our event much later then planned. He went ahead and took care of groom/groomsmen photos first- and got a great batch of photos out of the men. He helped set up a great first-look session too. Andy was very accommodating, and made sure that he got all the photos on my "must-have" list. In retrospect, I wish I had made my photo list a little longer to include more trivial things b/c I had no chance to saunter around and enjoy the fruits of my labor like the rest of my guests did (Yeah- don't say it- I dunno what I was thinking!). Nestldown is a sprawled out property, and Andy and his 2nd photographer rushed around in the June heat wearing head to toe in black, and would have crawled through mud and dirt to get the right photo. Both set of parents and the owner of Nestldown were impressed with Andy, and readily told us so. I should mention that his rates are super reasonable, he has very accommodating packages for all budgets, and he delivers what he promises. My advice for brides thinking of using Andy- just makes sure you have a comprehensive must-have photo list with every single detail/person/location you think you will regret not having to look back on. Andy surprised us with a second photographer ( I think the wedding he had to attend in the evening paid for 2 photographers), BUT if your budget allows it- get a 2nd photographer!!! Andy will devote the entirety of his time with you, and a second photographer can get photos of other things going on that you won't be able to see. If you plan on hiring Andy (and Sandy)- I recommend contacting them at least 6+ months in advance. I waited four month until my wedding to book, and it was stressful hearing the availability disappear right under my feet. read more

We hired Andy for our wedding shoot and he was amazing! He went above and beyond! Very good photos and very knowledgeable about the locations. We would recommend Home For Brides to anyone in the area looking for a great shoot and a great experience. read more

I engaged Andy for my traditional Vietnamese wedding which took place on 6/6/15. The package included an outdoor engagement photo shoot early April, at a location of my choice, and a 12+ hour shooting on the wedding day. Andy is as dedicated as they come and I am grateful for his patience and expertise. He is always punctual, if not earlier, and has good communication to ensure you are well planned for your big day. You can rely on him for recommendations and ideas. He takes pride in his work and doesn't mind going through great length to capture that "perfect shot". The outcome of your photos will speak for themselves. read more

Home for brides is a great company to get your photo and video service. Andy, the manager, is a dedicated wedding professional. I had the opportunities to witness him in action, i like his creativity and storytelling in wedding photos, he photographed my friend's wedding last weekend, i would definitely recommend him for someone's photographic needs. read more

We had the pleasure of having Andy as our photographer for our Chinese Tea Ceremony. He did an amazing job on our photos. Not only was he very punctual, he knew what he was doing and everything ran smoothly with taking the pictures. He gave us his expertise in how to stand or lean for the pictures without being aggressive of invasive. Because of this, I have beautiful poses and candid pictures of my day. Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words and mine are exactly that. Thank you again Andy for being professional and wonderful. read more

We all know our wedding is one of the BEST days in our lives, however we all know it FLYS by. I am so thankful that Andy and his team were there to capture my special day. Andy and his team were NEVER distracting throughout the day, yet managed to captured every funny, tender and loving moment - even the highlight video makes everyone cry tears of joy again just remembering the day. The quality was so dynamic and professional that I am proud to share it out to anyone. I am so happy that I chose Home for Brides for my videography. Video is so important because I will be able to relive that day over and over for years to come. I would definitely recommend Home for Brides to any couple planning a wedding. read more

If your looking for a photographer, you should go with Andy. I am so happy and impressed with his work! He's very professional and extremely talented. Andy did our engagement pictures and he has done our wedding. I plan on using him for any future events. He's so affordable for the work he delivers. He goes above and beyond and you can really tell he enjoys what he does. My family and friends were all impressed with his work and his professionalism. Stop searching go with Andy I promise you'll be happy! read more

I contacted Andy when planning my engagement. Being from out of town I had to do all my research online and could not meet in person until the day of the shoot. I called multiple photographers and Andy was the only one that did not sound bothered, every other photographer I spoke with made it seem like I was a bother or not worth their time for just an engagement. Andy's desire to capture the perfect moments and attention to detail helped me to not worry about a deposit, especially when he scouted the location for me, had a well written contract, and we got all the small details figured out. I proposed at Point Reyes, which is a bit of a drive for Andy too. My experience with Andy was nothing short of phenomenal. He was able to capture the full proposal and then we had a two hour photo shoot. Andy got so many great pictures in that short time frame. He moved around the park a bit and got lots of great backgrounds and he used the environment around us to craft perfect pictures. He even impressed me with how much he cared about the photos he took. He has multiple memory cards and a portable backup hard drive the cards saved to so he had 3 copies of our sessions photos. I can not recommend Andy enough; fun guy, cares about his customers, responds quickly to email, and best of all he genuinely wants you to be happy. read more

Andy is a great photographer. He took some family portrait for us in the past. He took his time to made the right shot by making sure there are not people in the background. He shot my brother's graduation pictures. He sure did have the right equipment for that because he have to stand far away from the podium and zoom in. The portrait of my brother holding the diploma was very clear even though he was quite a distant away. I used him for several events in the past and i'm happy with all the services. I loved everything he did with the photos, it captured the moment very well. He even made the pictures of me crying at my brother's graduation precious moments instead of embarrassing ones. Pretty much the best photographer I have ever known ! You would be silly to look for another photographer !! read more

This review is for San Jose wedding photographer Andy Lam from Andy Sandy Photography & Makeup Home For Brides.It was truly a pleasure working with Andy, from the very first email inquiry I sent to him, up to this point 3 weeks after the wedding. He absolutely lived up to all the glowy reviews he got, and he's earned one more from me today. I want to break down my experience with Andy in the following 4 areas: Communication: Andy is extremely responsive to emails. He's patient with my questions and his answers are always clear and helpful, courteous but direct. So communication with Andy has always been very efficient and I highly appreciate that. Work Ethics: After exchanging a dozen emails or so, I requested a meeting in person. He drove all the way to meet me. He was very professional about "selling" his service, not pushy at all. He really tried very hard to make sure that I feel comfortable with him and what he offers meets my needs. On the wedding day, he arrived 2 hours early in case of any unforeseeable delays. He was shooting nonstop except for a short dinner break. He posted 400+ previews on website 4 days after wedding and upon my request, touched up a few family photos within a day so I could share with the family. Everyone was amazed and appreciative of how hard he worked to let us have a preview of the wedding photos as early as possible. Photography skills: As an amateur photographer myself, I am familiar with his top notch equipments (3 full frame canon SLR cameras & multiple L lenses). I was also aware of the challenges he had that day, but the photos turned out to be awesome. Andy captured not only the most beautiful smiles of mine and my husband's, but also our friends and family having a good time. That's precious memory that we will be looking back at for many years to come. read more

Andy was wonderful. We called him up very last-minute and he made it happen. Knew all the best spots to shoot in San Francisco City Hall and made sure he shot the whole time of our contract. The day after the wedding he sent up an app with a selection of our personalized photos which made it easy to show to interested friends. Great communication, was early, and we had a great time! read more

Andy did a wonderful job with our SF city hall wedding. He was professional, enthusiastic and full of energy. He is very prompt with his communication and accommodated our requests that deviated from the contract. He delivered the final photos way before the deadline. We are happy with the results and recommend Andy's work! read more

Andy Sandy is a consummate professional! He is one of the kindest and most empathetic vendors I have reached out to. His work speaks for itself-he's an artist with a keen eye on what works best with regard to your wedding vision, and how best to represent and portray the emotion and love in your wedding photos. He's gifted beyond belief, and his artistic talent and amazing eye for photography is self evident. I am truly impressed by his talent, technical skill, and ability to capture emotion and romance in a single shot. I really think that he's a photojournalist-telling a story of your wedding and love in a way that is unique, thoughtful, meaningful, and beautiful. He also worked extremely hard for my business. He came to my home and spent hours speaking with me to discuss my various photographic package options, and has consistently been the fastest email respondent of any of my vendors. When you're in the throes of wedding stress, you need someone who will advocate for you and be someone that not only possesses excellent talent as a photographer-but also fantastic customer service and people skills to work with you during the planning process, and make the most of the group and individual/couple photographs on your special, big day. I had some snafus happen with my wedding planning. I found out that a huge football game was going to be playing within 2 miles of my wedding, with an estimated 60,000-72,000 people in the vicinity competing for parking and hotels. I told Andy this and he kindly and generously changed the date for me-willing to lose potential business, just so that I could stress less on our wedding day. He also is empathetic and polite-a complete and consummate professional. He helped me navigate the wedding planning with ease and has given me a fantastic package for an exceptionally reasonable price without sacrificing quality, talent or his amazing knack at taking beautiful, breath taking, and emotional pictures. Your big day will come and go-but your photographs will be admired and seen for generations. I'm proud to have a person as talented as Andy helping to capture our beautiful memories in such a poignant, thoughtful, and richly evocative way. I have nothing but the highest accolades and praise for his work, professionalism, work ethic, and kindness. 10 stars. read more

My husband and I are very satisfied with our photographer, Andy Sandy. I found him on Yelp shortly before our wedding and spoke with him on the phone. He was very professional and very informative. He sent me a link to his website which is very professional and organized. It is also full of his photography examples which are absolutely gorgeous. He walked me through the website and pricing while on the phone. He was very professional and his pictures and website spoke for itself. I then knew he was my photographer. He showed up to San Francisco City Hall right on time. I was a little nervous because I was confused with the wedding itinerary that City Hall gave me. He knew SF City Hall like the back of his hand and walked my husband, our family and I through it perfectly. He knew the whole area and all of the beautiful backdrops for the pictures. He brought several pieces of photography equipment to ensure for an array of wonderful variety and perfect shots. We were extremely happy with the outcome of our photos. He actually over delivered which is hard to come by with businesses these days. We would definitely recommend him and would hire him again. He was worth every pretty penny! read more

We contacted Andy just days before our daughter's wedding desperate to find a photographer. He was the consummate professional from start to finish. He arrived early to the venue, and was equipped with everything he needed, and was totally portable, so we could easily move around to the many different locations within San Francisco City Hall. Originally Andy committed 'over 100' photos for our 2 hour sitting, and the pictures just arrived barely a month after the event, and contained over 350 edited and amazing photos. The quality of his work surpasses many others that we have seen. We would highly recommend Andy without any reservations. read more

Andy Sandy is truly a fabulous photographer. We loved having him handle our August 2014 wedding in Napa Valley. He and his hair and makeup crew showed up early and Andy had a wonderful artistic vision for the photos that he gave to us. I could not recommend him and his team more highly. Such a great experience and if we lived out West we would use him for many more jobs! Definitely go with Andy Sandy Photo/Hair/Makeup!!! read more