As someone who is camera shy this is the perfect place to get your photos done. The space can be a little challenging to find so I would give yourself extra time to park and locate the studio to avoid cutting into any of your photo time. Once you arrive the staff is super nice and guide you on how to use the equipment. I would highly recommend to prepared with what poses/ photo Inspo you has to really maximize your time. After your session you get some time to choose what photos in want to print along with that they air drop all the photos to you instantly plus email you the photo read more

Everything went well! I've went here now to do my pregnancy announcement and Christmas photos! It's a great option if you have friends/family that feel camera shy around people who have to position you for different poses. You just choose your poses, props, and press the clicker when you're ready! Such a great way to create memories with your loved ones :) read more

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Wow! Such a fabulous concept - we really enjoyed our session at BYME! Our last minute maternity photos turned out excellent and we had fun with all the props. Service was amazing and they were so helpful with the photo selection process for prints (you get all your photos digitally, but can choose a few to print). We had the room to ourselves so it was easy to do outfit changes and we were able to be as silly or as classy as we wanted with the neutral white background. I will absolutely be back for Christmas photos, etc. Really impressive price point and quality pictures - if you are in the fence, just do it! You won't regret it! read more

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We had a large group for my friends birthday and it did not disappoint. We took soooo many photos everyone was able to pick out ones that they liked enough to post out of the 600. We appreciate the props as well and loved that we had privacy to be silly and goofy and enjoy our photoshoot! 5/5 well worth it and would come back again! Thanks for the wonderful experience. read more

Had so much taking pics for my kids graduation. Area is clean and easy to use. Fast to review pics and prints were also quick. Friendly and helpful! read more

Highly recommend BYME for your photo needs! The only downside is that you have to pose yourselves, but the price is worth it. You get so many accessories to utilize with the room you choose, and you can also shift the existing props around. The first time I visited was for my maternity photos. I felt awkward about baring my belly for others to see, so this studio was the perfect option. You get all the files you take during your session - just remember to download within a week! You also get a printed copy per person with each session, with options to purchase additional printed copies. The second time we came with a large group of friends and that was super fun as well. Street parking is plentiful, which is always a plus in the downtown area. We usually take the short walk to San Pedro Square afterwards for boba and food. Can't wait to come back for future holiday family photos! read more

If you're looking for professional photography without the awkwardness of a stranger taking your family photos, this is the place. This creative concept is absolutely fantastic, and I truly hope they expand to other communities because it's incredibly convenient. We took our family for holiday photos, including our two pets, and we had such a great time. I loved that the background was fully set up before we even got started. The staff escorted us to the room, showed us the backdrop, and explained how to use the camera. Everything was ready to go--super smooth and stress-free. They had music, props, lighting--everything you could think of. There was a timer so we knew exactly how much time we had, and if we needed help, the staff was very attentive and quick to assist. I can sometimes feel uncomfortable having someone else take our pictures, but this experience was the best decision and absolutely worth the money. The staff was amazing--kind, attentive, and extremely helpful. The only thing I hope to see improved in the future (because I will definitely be coming back) is accessibility. The studio is upstairs with no elevator, so if you have pets in a stroller or kids/infants in strollers, you'll need to leave them downstairs. Overall, everything was amazing, and I highly recommend this place. read more

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5/16/25 - My friend and I booked an appointment to take staff pics for FANIME Con and the owner, Yongmin, was the one who assisted us today. He was so nice and accommodating even though we were late! It was so easy to understand how to snap your own pics and we felt like Kpop idols getting studio pics haha ! So many accessories were available to use too? But we brought our own as well. The lighting in the White Room made our skin so smooth and glowy once we saw the options for printing too. I'd highly recommend and plan to go back for headshot pics next! FYI it's in James Square building 2nd floor. Also even though for 30 min session you get to print only 2 per person, you can keep all the digital you took! read more

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My boyfriend and I decided last minute to try this place out and booked an appointment on Valentine's Day! The process was easy and I loved how we felt free to take as many pictures as we wanted with no pressure since it was just us in the room. The owners were also super friendly and accommodating, their service alone makes me want to come back! We also loved that they allow pets!! We've been wanting to take our dog out for nice pictures like this :) read more

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We booked 1 hour of regular studio room for 7 of us (2 families). All of the equipments (stationary DSLR with remote control, 2 monitors to see last photo that was taken and live video stream, and various light strobes and umbrellas) worked perfectly without needing any technical assistance. We got so many precious photos that we are printing to frame on our wall and to use for holiday post cards. I plan to come here again. Highly recommend. read more

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Full 5 star rating!!!! We recently had a photoshoot here with our family (including 3 kids) and were so happy with our experience! From our arrival to exit, everything was super smooth and the photos came out amazing!!! Our host was super nice and friendly! He even offered to help us carry our stroller up to the studio! The photos turned out great and we have memories to last a lifetime! The studio was clean, bright and welcoming! Thank you so much for a wonderful experience. We will be back. read more

Booked a session for my friend's birthday and had SO much fun! The studio setup had everything we needed to get some nice portraits + fun portraits. In one hour, we were able to get plenty of great shots to choose from. I loved how everyone got to get a nice quality printed photo at the end + all the digital copies emailed to us. Great value, especially if you go with a group. Restrooms are available inside the building where the studio is located. read more

Was looking for a photo studio and found this DIY place , it was so easy and super good quality. The owner is amazing. Such a great experience ! Highly recommend. I cant wait to be back to do another session with family and friends. read more

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So fun! I've been to two sessions here and have had good experiences with both. Owner is super helpful and responsive - the process itself is very simple. The studios are clean and have everything you need. The lighting is great and the preview screen is helpful with posing. Pet friendly as well! Street parking is easy to find and the owner comes down to greet you. Will be back! read more

BYME Studio - Session Photography Near Me - San Jose, California

Yong and his wife have been great for our Christmas photos! This is the second year we've used them and we booked a 30min session and took 254 photos lol. I like that it's our own space since we like doing the photos with our dog and they are such a sweet couple when it comes to dogs! Definitely recommend it to everyone I know since it's not super awkward how sometimes it is with a stranger since you have the entire studio booth/room to yourself for your allotted time. read more

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Was looking for a photo studio that had openings the week before Christmas and we came across this place on Yelp and tik tok. I was hesitant to book at first since you do have to pay up front but was so glad we decided to book. You take your photos yourself and it was honestly such a fun experience. They have different timed sessions to choose from, a bunch of props you can use and the room inside has a screen where you can see how your photo turns out right there. We did the 30 min session. 20 min was for taking photos and the other ten was for reviewing your photos. You get two prints from the studio but are welcome to purchase more. You get all your photos sent to you digitally. I really love how our photos turned out and will have to come back next year for sure! read more

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Came here for a valentines shoot with my baby girl! I love the concept of a selfie studio, it was so fun!! I loved all the props that they had! The guy at the front desk was super helpful & we really enjoyed our experience here! Definitely a returning customer! read more

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A little over-due review! My husband and I came to BYME studio last year for our self-maternity photoshoot and had such a great experience! The owner was incredibly responsive and helpful from the start. We arrived a few minutes late due to parking, but he was so patient and never made us feel rushed. Upon arrival, he showed us the room, explained how everything worked, and made us feel completely comfortable. We loved having a private space where it was just us and the camera. It took us a minute to get used to posing and making the most of our time, but it turned out to be so much fun. The photos came out amazing--so professional and better than we expected! Overall, it was a wonderful and memorable experience. We're already excited to come back again, this time with our little boy for the holiday photos! Highly recommend! read more

We had such an amazing experience at BYME Studio! From the moment we walked in, everything felt so well thought out. The space is clean, modern, and has a really fun vibe with great music playing in the background. The staff was incredibly kind and made the whole process super easy to understand. They took the time to explain everything clearly before we started, which helped us feel comfortable right away. What makes BYME Studio so unique is that once the session starts, it's just you and the camera - no one else in the room. It felt completely private and relaxed, which was perfect for my shy husband and son. It ended up being such a fun and different experience for all of us. The best part? They send you your photos immediately after the session! Instant gratification and amazing quality shots. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a fun, creative, and memorable photo experience. read more

Gave clear parking and check in instructions. Easy to find. Polite staff and I loved that there were props like chairs. I took plenty of photos that I loved. Will be back and i definitely recommend. read more

I was doing my research on photo studios nearby and I thought this place best suited my interest. I acknowledged the good reviews and how local it was! Young, the employee delivered excellent service, generosity, and patience. He instructed us on how to take our photos, allowed us to use our own props, etc. You get all your photos digitally but you get 2 free prints! If you tag them on Instagram, you get an extra free photo. Thank you Young if you see this!! read more

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so much fun!! my friends & I took holiday pictures with our dogs and it was a quick and easy process to make the appointment online. - much easier than trying to take photos at JCP or any other studios, youre allotted x amount of time (30, 60, 90) to take your own photos with a clicker, and then youre able to choose which ones you want printed. The rest youll receive in a zip file through email. - dog friendly!! dogs count as an extra guest so they're $10 each. 2 people are included in the original reservation, any human or dog on top of that is $10 each. - right by DTSJ, but parking during the day was not difficult at all, found street parking right outside. Can be a little confusing to find the actual portrait studio (on weekends the outside main doors are locked) and it's located in an office building on the second floor. - clean & friendly: owners are reasonably accommodating and very kind. they clean each room after use. - the only downside is that there is less selection for photo backgrounds. they do have a plethora of props that are available for use though! - our total for 3 humans and 2 doggos was $130, which still ends up being cheaper than JCP! read more

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We had so much fun at this studio! it was such a warm and welcoming environment, that even our gatitos were able to feel comfy and pose for the camera! Highly recommend to all my bay area peeps! read more

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loved the photoshoots i did with my friends and inside was clean found this gem on social media, instructions were straight forward, the website is clear with dates/time slots and how long you would like to choose your session, and a reminder of your appt. after the photos (they go by pretty quick) you have a small period of time to choose your photos to print and you also can get your whole file emailed electronically if you cannot decide on the printed photos which is extremely helpful and nice parking was easy on the side didn't get lost, but it is inside a building and have to look for the suite when you enter, just make a left when you go inside, walk straight to go up the stairs and you will see the suite on your left with the sign on the door Yong was helpful and nice, will be back ! p.s. optional for tipping, but you can tip at the end if you like read more

This studio was open on Christmas day! It was perfect for our small family Christmas to-do. Reservation was simple, studio was clean and well equipped with all kinds of props. I think this studio has seasonal backgrounds. We used the Christmas themed background and photos came out really nice. It was my mom's first time using a self-studio and she was extremely pleased. Had a good laughter throughout the session and we get three printed photos as keepsakes (we received all the photos we took via email)! read more

This place is amazing! This was my first time going to a self portrait studio and loved it! The pictures came out really nice and it was such a good deal. I've already referred two people and they had a great experience as well! I will definitely come back!!! read more

Super friendly and amazing experience! At first we felt little awkward what to do, but once you get used to it, you just take bunch of photos and try new poses! Make sure to study some poses and ideas before hand so you can just go at it! Over all 10/10 experience with 10/10 high quality photos. read more

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I went here for a photoshoot with my cousins. I liked how easy it was to book a reservation. At the time, there was a white room and a red room with chairs, stools, and other props provided. My cousins and I had a lot of fun taking photos and recreating some of our memories. Would definitely recommend going. Looking forward to trying out their holiday set. read more

Had the best time at BYME studio! The studio takes up an office space in a building office in Santa Clara. You can book time slots on their website and preview their various packages of 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 90 minutes. I booked a 30 minute session for Tuesday morning at 11:05 am to get some self head shots and model a bit. The 30 minutes were 20 minutes of photo shoot and 10 minutes of photo selection. There's a parking structure right next to the building, so it's super convenient and about a 5 minute walking. It can get packed since workers are using the parking structure and you'll have to pay a fee when exiting. I paid around $10 for parking. When you reach the building, someone will meet you outside the building to escort you to the 2nd floor since you need a security to access the building and go up the elevator. Yong met me at the entrance, and provided me with the details of the studio as we made our way up. Once complete, I was ready to take photos. This is an awesome experience if you're shy to take photos in public since it's your own space whether solo or with friends. It's a clean space with awesome studio lighting and professional camera that's already preset for you to capture your best self! I felt so comfortable and confident in taking photos. There are various props to use such as blocks or high chairs to sit on. Great variety to capture fun, heartwarming moments with your loved ones. There's a timer on the floor, so you know how much time is left. Everything is controlled by a clicker, so take as many photos as you want! You'll see the captured shot on another screen so you can adjust, fix your clothes, or strike another pose. Once my session was done, Yong returned to let me choose 2 photos to print out for physical copies. I ended up taking 150+ photos in 20 minutes. I got all the digital copies to myself. Afterwards, Yong walked me back the building entrance, and I went about my day. Overall, BYME studio is taken care with professionalism, awesome customer service, and and amazing experience for whoever comes! I'm definitely coming again! read more

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Amazingg!! Studio/ experience very welcoming Yongmin was so sweet and nice and patient with us made us feel comfortable definitely get your pics taken here!! read more

Great experience! My fiancé and I did an engagement shoot booked 30 minute session where we had plenty of time to go through my pinterest poses I found. We brought my sister and her boyfriend to help coordinate behind the scenes with clicker and poses. Highly recommended! We will be back! read more

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Great place to take photos. I took my maternity pics here and will be coming back once he's born. The studio was clean. It was simple to use and learn. They have props if you want too. All my photos turned out great read more

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Loved my experience here !! Definitely will be coming back for future family / event photos. Finding the studio would've been a little difficult but the owner sent photos and great instructions on how to get there which was very helpful. Everything was so simple to work the employee showed me what to do and let me do my thing. I brought my own bday props but if I would've brought nothing that would've been fine bc they had so many props and things to choose from. read more

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Had an amazing experience here! Yongmin, the owner, was very helpful and communicative with parking and entrance before our session. We brought along my brothers to help get my little ones' attention for the photos and were able to get a good variation of kids, family, dog, and couple photos. The studio is clean, props are lined up on the wall, and the pictures came out very crisp. We picked the 30 min session (20 min picture taking + 10 mins to pick out 4 photos to print included in price). It felt a little rushed with how many variation of pics we wanted but with my brothers' help using the clicker and getting my kiddos attention it worked out well. Will be back! read more

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Everything went perfect! My boyfriend and I aren't big fans of taking pictures so it was nice having privacy. The workers here are very kind! I had an issue come up and they made an exception of changing our appointment time, which I really appreciate. They also added a few extra minutes to our photoshoot timer so our experience was truly amazing! Definitely coming back next time! :) read more

I had such a great experience with my photoshoot at this studio. Great service, user friendly, and so much fun! Thank you read more

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Came to take couple photos with my boyfriend and had such a great time! The cameras were well set up and the room was white and bright. They have props and chairs. And the owner was very informative and kind. Would definintely come back again and take family photos with my sisters and mom! read more

This is a fantastic concept and our family had a relaxed, fun time! The 90min package was perfect for us as we brought a little one and wanted adequate time for outfit changes and any care needs. The staff member was very friendly and had a demeanor that made us feel at ease. The studio did not have an elevator and he was kind to offer helping us to carry the stroller up and down the stairs. Loved that you could get the digital to the photos immediately after the session. Highly recommend byme for any of your photography needs or to celebrate special occasionals, we will plan to be back! read more

We enjoyed our session at Byme! The process to book an appointment is really easy. On the day of the photo shoot, we were greeted outside of the building and were taken inside and escorted to the studio area by the co-founder Yong. We met Paul also and they both gave us a rundown of what to do and expect. Our kids got super excited with all the props and were so excited to take pictures, so I can say this place is very kid friendly. We did the 30 minute session, 20 minutes of taking pictures and 10 minutes to select prints. My husband isn't one to enjoy getting his pictures taken, but he really liked the easygoing experience. We would love to come back one day for another fun session! Just some things to note: park at the garage next to the building. It'll have the building address on it. For example "2445 parking". There were parking rates posted, but we didn't have to pay. The studio is located in a building that rents out a bunch of workspaces. We were a bit confused at first, especially since there wasn't a sign with Byme's name in the front of the building. Yong had let us in since he said that building isn't open on the weekends. read more

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I will never stop recommending BYME to anyone! It was such an amazing experience and the photos turned out fantastic. The owners are really passionate about what they do and have a great set up! The white background is so classy and looked so good in the photographs but I know they have some cool background designs coming up! read more

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