It's been 9 years since I last saw Tam and I was absolutely overjoyed to have him be the primary photographer for my wedding in mid-January. He has only grown in his craft and truly has a gift for making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. A couple of weeks before the wedding, we walked through a timeline of what we needed and Tam recommended that we tailor our package down from a 10 hour package to an 8 hour one since we wouldn't have getting ready photos, didn't have a bridal party, and opted to just dance the night away once 7 PM hit. I really appreciate that he doesn't shy away from making recommendations based on his experience and what your unique day will look like. The day of, Tam and the second photographer, Mike, were at the AirBnB early and helped my then fiance and I stage a first look photo. We also had an opportunity to take individual photos, photos with his family and also his college friends. Given how rainy the weather was that weekend, I was a little worried, but Tam and Mike were not deterred. They provided multiple options with attention and care paid to making sure my long dress stayed as clean as possible. I was also thankful that they directed us through poses because we definitely had no idea what we were doing, lol. After these initial photos, they met us at the church we were getting married at and took photos of the venue and of my side of the family. During our initial call, I asked Tam about his advice for how to not get our pastor in the first kiss frame. Tam remembered this conversation and made sure to note that to the pastor so that he would be able to get a clean photo. Group photos followed after the ceremony and then they headed to the venue to get cocktail hour shots. Since we didn't have a wedding party, a lot of things were candid. At one point I thought about greeting the tables during dinner but we ended up opting out. I later found out from our guests that Tam and Mike were really proactive and made sure to ask for group shots whenever they could. Before dancing started, Tam and Mike discussed pulling us aside at around 8 PM to head outside into the rain to get some nice photos with clear umbrellas and a strong flash. However, around 8 PM, there was no getting my now husband off the dance floor and we scrapped it. I really appreciate Tam and Mike's flexibility with us and ability to offer suggestions, but also respect how we were feeling at any given point. Before they left, Tam gave me an estimated date of when we'd get photos back which I really appreciated. From start to finish they were a real pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend Tam for weddings, family photos, glam shots, etc. read more

Tam is the first photographer my husband, Kent, and I have ever worked with together and will definitely be our go-to guy for special events that we would like to capture. To give you some background, Kent and I are the kids who had awkward school photos and being the center of attention is not comfortable for us at all! We were apprehensive for our first photo shoot with him- not because of his skill at all (we saw his portfolio and really liked his work before booking). Well, all the worry was for nothing; Tam is super professional and easy to work with. He even coordinated the best time for when the natural light was just right. Super bonus points for being able to capture some great shots of our fur babies- it can be hard to do! We had lots of laughs throughout the whole thing and ended up with loads of beautiful pictures. On top of that, he had the pictures ready that same day. We were looking forward to having him photograph our wedding after this first experience. Once the pandemic hit, Tam was flexible and understanding when we had to change our plans. He worked with us to ensure the best outcomes for everyone. We have heard horror stories about vendors regarding unexpected changes due to Covid-19, and felt SO fortunate to be working with Tam throughout this experience. When our long-awaited wedding day finally came, Tam was a superstar. He was efficient in coordinating the appropriate people and poses. Everything was easy and comfortable, just like our first session. No complaints. Pictures ready the next day! We have recommended him to our dearest friends and family for their weddings, and he will be photographing at least two other weddings we will be a part of. One being my baby brother and future sister-in-law's, in just a few weeks :). If you had any doubts before, I would say, just do it! You will not regret choosing Tam to photograph your special occasion. read more

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I've had the honor of working with tam 3 times in the last 2 years! He's amazing at what he does, and gets his edits around in one day, sometimes even less! Tam shot our family photos, our engagement photos and our wedding photos. We got compliments from everyone about how well our photos look and what a great job he did capturing the moments. Tam truly is amazing to work with. He knows all the angles and poses you so you're not awkwardly standing there with a double chin He is truly great and I cannot recommend him enough! 12/10!! read more

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This was taken a month ago and I'm so glad we chose Tam to take our very first family photoshoot (by professional). I am and will always be a camera-shy person, Tam made everything so fun and easy for our family. My 2 year old son definitely had fun. Tam instructed poses and has the keen eyes for details. He recommended the location and time of day (sunset was perfect)! I received so many compliments from friends and family. Will def have a yearly family photoshoot since we love his work! read more

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I am really happy with the hundreds, if not thousands of photos Tam has taken of my husband and me. We hired him for engagement photos in November 2020 and fell in love with his attention to detail, cues he offered for better poses, and fast turnaround (within the same day!) We hired him again to capture our wedding in March 2021, both the live ceremony and portraits. Both times, Tam was early, accommodating, and easy to get along with. He told us how to pose and captured our personalities in every photo. We were only in front of a camera for an hour or less each time, and the amount of truly stunning photographs he produced was incredible! I recommend Tam to anyone who needs photos of anytime. The photos he took blew me out of the water with how aesthetically pleasing they were, how he made us look like the best-looking versions of ourselves, and how he captured the beauty of the scenery around us. He is flexible, funny, and the ideal photographer. DM to see more samples of Tam's work, I'm happy to share them with anyone who is interested in working with Tam. read more

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What can I say? Not only is Tam super professional but he is also humorous and full of life. This was our first photoshoot with Tam and let me tell you, it was all laughs and giggles the entire shoot. I was worried about coming up with poses prior to the shoot but he got us. We didn't have to worry about ANYTHING. We did our photoshoot today and Tam already finished editing all the photos by the end of the day. Literally speed of light!!!!! We will definitely book Tam again in the near future for more photoshoot! Hopefully a family shoot next :) Thank you Tam for being so wonderful and kind (': read more

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We had a very nice experience with Tam on our first family photo shoot. From the beginning to end Tam was great to work with. He is Patient, flexible, funny, helpful and just a great person overall. We are a family of 5 plus our dog Coby and you know how hard it is to get kids to cooperate especially when taking pictures of them but Tam got the job done miraculously. We are grateful to have found him and we hope he continues doing what he does because he has a gift for it. Thank you Tam!! read more

Tam is just wonderful to work with. He's always willing to go the extra mile to help with any questions and difficulties that may arise. I just recently got married and during the planning stages I was struggling to provide my vendors with a timeline. Tam went above and beyond to break down all events/times with me to ease my burdens. His eye for the scenes and shots are simply the best and he truly knows what he's doing. He helps you get comfortable even when you feel internally awkward lol. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Tam! read more

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Our experience with Tam has been exceptional! He is very patient and easy to work with. Doing a photoshoot with a one year old may be a little bit challenging but he made it looked so easy and enjoyable for my daughter. Pictures came out so beautifully as well. If your looking for the picture perfect moments to be captured this is who you go too! Highly recommended. read more

Tam was a pleasure to work with! He was friendly, warm, and professional - he was really good at directing group photos, and made the whole photography experience of the wedding/ceremony stress-free and fun. We're normally pretty camera-shy, but his fun/confident demeanor really helped us relax. He also rolled with some of our weirder/sillier ideas (including our cats in the photos), and was able to accommodate our last-minute location change. The photos were terrific and really show a natural eye for beauty. read more

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Love all the pictures he took. Impressive pictures and creative photographer. If my friends need a picture taken I will prefer them here. :) Great photographer !!!!! read more

I've been in & out of the wedding business since 1997 and have met many photographers. Tam impressed me so much with the quality of pictures and interaction with clients. He can make your photo shoot relaxing and enjoyable, compared to other photographers who can have your jaw sore from asking you to SMILE TOO MUCH. Tam can take your natural look and have you looking like professional models effortlessly. At the same you can enjoy wedding without wondering if your photos will come out right because his work is excellent. Also he ABSOLUTELY LOVES HIS PROFESSION AND THATS ALWAYS A PLUS WHEN LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER! read more

Tam was wonderful to work with. There was clear communication with him during the entire process, and our wedding pictures turned out fantastic. He emailed us some teasers the night of the wedding which were so much fun to look at on the way to our honeymoon. I would (and do) recommend him to all my friends! read more

Tam may just be the most talented young photographer you will meet! We were referred to Tam for our engagement photo session back in April when he first met with us. We immediately knew we were talking to the right professional when he came on a short notice but was well prepared to present his works and helped us to understand the session process. And let me just emphasize again, his works are creative and gorgeous, but yet still classic. It is important, I believe to most of us who are getting our photos done professionally for the first time, to feel comfortable with your photographer. In the months following our initial meet, Tam kept in touch with us to prepare us for our session in August. Tam sent us suggestions on locations, sent us sample photos to give us more ideas. He was quick to give us feedback on even the smallest questions we had. Tam even went ahead and did a final location check of the place a week to know where we can park, what spots are good with lighting etc. We did an early morning shoot in Santa Cruz on a hiking trial. The photos came out so beautiful, more than what we imagined. It was so much fun and natural, and Tam captured every little cherishable moments for us. If you are looking for a photographer who listens and turn your photos into a love-story, Tam is your man! read more

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Tam Duong is an excellent photographer - The quality of his work is amazing on all levels. My review of his work ranges from his knowledge and understanding of photography and, his choices when it comes to choosing locations, the short amount of time that it takes him to edit the photos, all the down to him, being punctual and professional; while adding fun to the mix at the same. He really cares about what he does and he tries to put out the best products he can, and I've seen it through and through. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a photographer for any occasion and I can I foresee going him for any future projects I have. read more

Tam is an awesome photographer! My girlfriend and I scheduled a family photo shoot with our puppy this past weekend, and we are amazed with how well our photos turned out! Tam has a natural eye when it comes to taking photos, and really knows how to direct you to achieve the perfect shot. He was very professional, patient, down to earth, and had a quick turnaround time for delivering our photos. I would definitely recommend Tam as his photos speak for themselves! read more

Tam is one of the most talented up-and-coming photographers in the bay area. Like most people, I have my go-to contacts for certain services and Tam is rightfully my go-to when it comes to photography services. Tam has a natural eye for beauty and his personality makes it easy to relax throughout shoots. Unlike other photographers, Tam is very affordable and super down to earth. I highly recommend checking out his portfolio and giving him a call for your next event. read more

Shanna and I loved the EXCELLENT photography work Tam did for both our engagement and wedding. Tam was fun to work with and we really enjoyed having him part of our special day. read more

Tam is an amazing photographer. I worked with him while using my dad's car, and he was great. He directed well and took different angles that I never would have thought of. He was patient with my stubborn ness, since this was my first shoot. He takes into account elements, and is a true photographer. All the frames he took came out amazing. He is VERY passionate about what he does and is easy to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs a photographer! read more

We hired Tam for a family photoshoot with our baby daughter. Tam was professional and super nice, and gave us photos that will last for a lifetime and captured some really precious moments. He just made it to be our resident photographer, would highly recommend! read more

Tam was amazing--easy to make arrangements with, and friendly, warm, professional, and fun on our wedding day. He was great with the attending kids, captured many beautiful details as well as wonderful candid shots and group poses. We are a quirky unconventional family, and he leaned into that and joked with us, set up fun shots, and rolled with everything we threw at him. We had a ceremony with many Pagan elements and he requested a phone call ahead of time to go over things and make sure he understood what the flow would be like and what moments were especially important to capture, and then followed through beautifully. He also had a good eye for what guests were closest and dearest to us, even before the ceremony when we hadn't really had a chance to interact with them. read more

I met Tam through one of my close friends and had a chance to do a photo-shoot with him about 2 months ago. His work was amazing! Man...this photographer knows exactly what he is doing. He's creative when it comes to different, yet unique poses, angles, and colors of the picture. I'm so grateful to meet him because I could never find any other talented photographer with a reasonable price around San jose. Extremely professional, patient, and fun to work with. Trust me! You'll love his work! read more

I was referred to Tam thru my friend who had him photograph not only her wedding but a family photo shoot as well. It had been 9 years since our last photo shoot so I contacted Tam. Now this was no small family shoot. Tam had to wrangle 19 of us! Can I just say he was amazing at working with so many different ages and personalities. Tam was professional and a pleasure to work with. The turnaround time was amazing and we will definitely be working with again and will be the go to photographer for all of our events. If you are looking for a photographer in the San Jose Bay Area, Tam is the person for you! read more