I came to Chad in a very desperate situation. I had a dream wedding in Maui planned for the last nine months, and then suddenly my world came crashing down when I found out that my father-in-law was suddenly terminally ill and a week later my own father had a debilitating stroke. My fiancé and I had to cancel all of our plans including our 12 day honeymoon and wedding. Not sure how much time we had left with his father, we decided to make last-minute plans to go to San Francisco City Hall to make it official. I called Chad and he was more than happy to help us. He was very patient and kind as I didn't have many details including time location etc. until the last minute! A very detailed planner person myself, I can understand how annoying that could have been but he took it in stride. During the day of the wedding, he was calm and collected and never showed any signs of stress. He was open to any and all ideas that we had regarding shots and offered his expert opinion which turned into a beautiful product in the end. He delivered the pictures way sooner than expected, and his passion for photography surely shows in his work. If you book him you will not be disappointed!! read more

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I hired chad to do my daughters high school graduation photos as well as my younger daughter's kindergarten photos. They came out so amazing I will definitely be booking him again. He was polite. Explained everything he was going to be doing. He sent me the finished photos way sooner the expected. He asked me if I wanted any specific kind of poses other then the ones I showed him. Thank you again chad below are just a few of the pictures he took. read more

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I hired Chad Stein Photography for an in home session for corporate headshots and family photos with our dog. Chad was extremely communicative from the beginning and all steps along the way. He explained his fees clearly and what is included. Chad brought a lighting technician and turned my living room into a studio with 4 giant lights. He explained when he was doing test shots, explained why he was doing what he was doing, and really helped me position my head and body at the right angles with clear guidance. He asked before touching my jacket sleeve to straighten a line, he told me when I could relax versus staying in position for more photos. During and after the session we reviewed the raw photos, and he explained what editing would entail and when to expect my photos, he over delivered on results and timeliness. Definitely recommend Chad and will be a repeat client after this. read more

Chad did a great job photographing our vow renewal this February. He was on time and everyone commented on what a great job he did working the room to get all of the necessary photos. He was done with the photos in about a week and a half and they turned out beautiful! read more

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Great work. Chad is so easy to work with. He was always available to address any concerns that arose. His photos captured every detail of my mother's Celebration of Her Life. Very professional. I will recommend him and use him again when the need arises read more

I've been aware of the quality of work Chad has to offer for quite some time now, so when it came to selecting a photographer for the most important day of my life thus far it wasn't that difficult of a decision to make. Chad is extremally personable and a pleasure to work with, he takes detailed notes well before the event and follows up with in a timely manner incase of last minute alterations to the itinerary. Chad is punctual, proactive and proficient... Best part of the experience was he undersold but overdelivered, My wife and I received our pictures well before the estimated time of completion. I'll request his services in the future without question. read more

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Chad was very accommodating and very professional. He came promptly on time on. A day he actually made extra time for that he was booked for multiple events. I never felt rushed, I never felt any type of regret from him. He took his time to explain what he's going to do, how he's going to do it, and for any input or requests that I may have during the shoot. Now I know why he's was voted Haley's photographer multiple times, would highly recommend! read more

He shot my Niece's Vow Renewal and she was very pleased and when I asked her if she knew of a Good and Reasonable Photographer, she sent me to him and she also told me she got Beautiful Photos. My Wedding is 8-25-23 and I want him!!! read more

We hired Chad to capture memories of my milestone birthday celebration. We are extremely happy to have worked with him to take memorable pictures during the event. Without him the party would not have been complete as now we have tons of great pictures to look over and remember the event with. He was very punctual and knowledgeable on how to make even the most challenging setups look beautiful in pictures. He explained and suggested some lovely pictures poses. My pictures came lovely. His prices are reasonable. Without adding his photography services at my event, we would have just relied on random guests iPhone pictures and wouldn't have had the chance to take as many pictures as he did. With him there we were able to take pictures with all individual friends and family groups. I am very happy I worked with Chad and he did an awesome job. We had him there for 3 hours and that time worked really well. He was able to shot my event even as it was his birthday the next day. 5 stars for sure!!! read more

OH my goodness!!! Chad is the most amazing photographer I've ever met, and has the pleasure of working with! I recently hired Chad for my wedding!!! Listen when I say the photos are amazingly beautiful I MEAN IT!!! The turn around was also a plus! I recommend Chad for any event you're going to have. You want great work professionalism great communication and great turn around time call Chad!!! FIVE STARS FROM TH MR. & MRS. WILLIAMS read more

We were referred to Chad by other family members. He has a diverse range in photography from weddings , family shoots and more. We wanted to do a maternity photoshoot and Chad was great to work with. We had fun collaborating ideas and it was so cool to see our vision come to life. I highly recommend and will definitely use in the future. read more

Chad took our wedding pictures about two weeks ago. From the beginning, his communication was clear and quick! He shows great pride in his work and was very engaged in making sure we got what we wanted (even sometimes when we didn't know what we wanted). Chad showed up earlier than scheduled to make sure everything was set up and was flexible and accommodating the entire time. We had some unpredictable weather and he was able to trouble shoot and make sure we got the photos we wanted. I am so happy we chose him as our wedding photographer and will definitely be repeat customers for family photos in the future! read more

We booked Chad Stein for our May wedding and couldn't be happier with the result! Chad is skilled, professional, punctual and very reasonably priced! We're excited to work with him again in the future! read more

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Chad was very friendly and welcoming, he listened to what we wanted in our photos and delivered just that! We would definitely recommend him to others! We thank you Chad for taking the time to make our memories a beautiful reality... read more

Chad did amazing job photographing my daughter's grad party. He followed-up promptly when I was busy with preparation for the event and was there on time and took exceptionally artistic photos of the venue, captured overall vibe, took memorable pose shots and candid shots and turned our fun party into an unforgettable memory. My daughter is very particular about her photos, the lighting, angles etc aspect of even regular home photos and she asked us to contact him after seeing his work at her friend's grad party. She is very very happy with her own grad party photos now. Finished photos were done on time with perfection. Also his pricing is very reasonable. He did grad party photography for many of my daughter's friends. He is such a friendly person to work with, always looking for moments, alert yet smiling and capturing all the right moments. I will definitely be booking him again for any event in our family and will recommend him to anyone who needs event photography. read more

We booked Chad Stein Photography for our annual friends and family party a couple of months ago. We knew Chad from his work at earlier events hosted by some of our friends, had found him to be very friendly, and the photos had come out great. But it was only when we engaged him for our event that we found out the true extent of his skills. Not only is Chad a great photographer, he also has a knack of doing his work with the least intrusion on the actual event - you can even forget that he is around. He doesn't waste too much time when people are striking a pose like some other fussy photographers do, and he's at his best when working the floor tip-toeing around and catching the most natural and candid moments. Heck, he even manages to work around other amateurs trying to take pictures and selfies with their phones without getting in their way. And all this for a very reasonable fee! Most importantly, his results are nothing short of stellar! The pics for our event were appreciated so much by all our friends, that just a couple of months later, for a religious event at our home, we had Chad come in again for another session. And as before, he did a great job. Given my experience with Chad Stein Photography at both my events, and having seen Chad's work at other events, as well as comparing him to other photographers I have used in the past, I highly recommend this business for a solid combination of reasonable costs, efficient work (especially helpful in larger events), and most importantly, great photos! read more

Chad took our maternity pictures he did an amazing job I'm in absolute love with how they came out. I also got the address mixed up and he waited for me for a long time and he still gave us immaculate service! Thank you Chad we will be working with you again soon!!! read more

I have hired Chad several times over the last year to photograph our events. Carlton Plaza of Fremont is an Assisted Living facility located in Fremont. We have at leats 3 events a month. Proffessionalism is a very important quality in the people we hire to attend our events. Chad has always been incredibly proffessional with myself, our residents and Staff. His photos are brilliant, very high quality and he is great at being flexible with all our requests! I look forward to hiring Chad any and every time I need a photographer! read more

Absolutely the BEST photographer you could possibly want to have! Chad came highly recommended by Damon Jamal, an award-winning music and film director. I needed a photographer for my wedding. What I wanted was someone who would be professional, calm, with an expert eye for candid shots. We would be indoors, outdoors, and on the water. I got exactly what I wanted. Chad is the coolest photographer around. By the time the reception was over, everyone was chanting, "We love Chad! We love Chad!" People rarely know the photographer's name, let alone appreciate him enough to call attention to him! His work style is easy, his pricing is great, and what he produces is amazing --- all in a very short period of time. If you need a photographer, do yourself a favor and get in touch with Chad. You will be glad you did, and you can thank me later. ;-) read more

Chad has now done work for my boyfriend and I three times. He does an excellent job each time. I will continue to go to Chad and am definitely a satisfied customer. He is great at photography. read more

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We used chad for our maternity photos and he was great very professional and fun to work with he does amazing work and we loved all of our pictures I definitely recommend Chad Stein Photography to anyone I'll definitely be using him again for my family photo in beautiful San Francisco read more

Chad was the photographer for my daughter Sweet 16 event. I was so excited when he came to deliver his work. Amazing pictures, caught a lot of special moments and he knew exactly what to do through the whole event. Price is reasonable compared to other photography businesses. He pays attention to detail. I will be calling him for my next event for sure. Thank you Chad for capturing my baby girls special day. read more

Chad was the photographer for our my high school reunion. Leading up to the event, Chad was flexible in holding our reservation as we finalized the 'where' and 'when' of the event. On the day of the event, he arrived early and helped setup our photo booth. Chad took great candid photos, couples portraits, and gave us an awesome group photo that my former classmates and I will hold on to for a long time. Overall, it was a pleasure to have Chad as our event photographer, and I would definitely call him up for similar events! read more

Chad was my wedding day photographer, and I have to say it was the best experience I could have had for my day his talent and my vision captured my day and I couldn't be happier with the pictures and professionalism he has shown us! I look forward to working with him again in late February before we welcome our new baby boy! he came highly recommended and I'm glad we both got the chance to work together thank you so much Chad! read more

Professional, knowledgable, and AMAZING photographs. Chad was the photographer for my wedding and he was quick to understand exactly what kind of photos my wife and I wanted and he performed very well. Very versatile with the kind of shots he took, great candid shots, he wasn't afraid to get in the crowd and talk with our guests and get shots of them. he seemed to know the exact right spot to be in order to get the best picture possible every time. Very fair prices, and he even arrived early to set up the lighting and scout out where he thought the best background was. What impressed me the most is he got all 410 shots touched up with great visual enhancements and loaded onto a disc in just three days! If I could give 10 stars I would. This will not be the last time i contact him for photos. I highly recommend Chad Stein Photography for any and all events. read more

I met Chad at a friends party where he was the photographer. He was very professional and was really doing a great job to take photos of everyone. I reached out to him to be the photographer for my event. Chad was extremely prompt with his communications and always gave great options and suggestions. On the day of the event, he arrived on time and took great candid photos and group photos and was very accommodating with requests made by my guests. He was flexible with his schedule and even agreed to stay a little longer than the original time. After the event, Chad kept me posted about the post production of all the photos and emailed my photos in a timely manner. Chad did a great job and I'm extremely happy with all the pictures and would highly recommend him. Great work! read more

My husband and I had Chad do a Easter theme photo shoot for our daughter and he was wonderful not only with her but of the shots he got of her! when she got a little fussy towards the end of the shoot he had such patience while I got her to calm down so he could finish up. wonderful communication he messaged me the day before and called and texted me the day of to let me know he was on his way and when he showed up very professional! and since we did the photo shoot two days before Easter he was kind enough to stay home all night to get the cd with all the pictures on it to me the next day so i can hand them out Easter day. we cant wait for may when we have our next family photo shoot with him! if you need some photography work done hes the guy to go to! check out his facebook page Chad Stein Photography to take a look at his amazing work! Thanks Chad!!! read more

I enlisted Mr. Stein for my engagement party and my fiancé and I couldn't be happier with the results. His attention to every single detail before taking the picture, and afterwards in the developing process is impeccable. We left pretty much everything up to him, from the backdrop placements to the photo booth area and there is no doubt that we will retain him for our wedding. read more

If you're looking for phenomenal pictures at a great place you've found it. My wife and I did a shoot in SF (Upper Playground store) recently. All I can say is we were beyond pleased with the final product. He does all of the shooting and editing himself with professional equipment and software. From the get go he was very professional. He even had an assistant to help him with lighting. Chad you're awesome! Highly recommend you give him a call. read more

Chad did a photo shoot with me and my family on Dec 19th. He was one time and professional. He knew how to do his job very well. One thing I really appreciated is that he made sure my son was comfortable with him before he took pictures. He didn't rush me so that I would finish during my time exactly, he was very relaxed. So overall my experience was very comfortable. He also sent me my edited photos the next day and they were very nice. I would recommend him to anyone, he is great ! read more

Awesome awesome awesome. Chad is so professional, cool, and a great photographer. He just did my graduation party and the photos are wonderful. He captured moments I don't even recall, but looking back on the photos it was a great night. Chad was on time, nice attire , cool with all my guests, fun, funny, an all around great guy. I will be using his services from now on with any event I have. read more

Chad did my family photos over the weekend and I couldn't be any happier! He was very interactive with my 6 month old and patient because babies don't always do what we want them to. He has good prices and a lot of knowledge. We got our photos back super fast and love them so much that we are blowing one up for our wall in our home! read more

I love the pictures that chad did of my daughter and i for chrismas. He show up early like he said he would. He was patient and very nice with my daughter..he got a picture of my daughter playing and smiling with her necklace which is of my father ashes..that was a priceless moment and mean the world to me especially since christmas eve was the last time we spent time with begore his passing...chad does a amazing work and is very respectiful. He keep in touch with you every step of the way which is very professional..i will book him again.. thank you so much again chad for your work.. read more

I have been admiring Chad's work for years. His work is creative and professional. As in any artistic field I've been able to recognize his work. He is a true artist and an expert in his field. I am very choosy as an artist myself and growing up with a photographer as my father. I knew exactly who I wanted to do my family portrait--CHAD STEIN (the biggest challenge, for me, was getting my kids together). Chad conducts his business professionally. He has an extraordinary amount of patience. Chad is flexible. Turnaround time--unheard of. Trustworthy. Truly awesome. I would HIGHLY recommend Chad Stein Photography to other professionals, family, and friends. Many have admired the photos he took for our family photo. We are more than pleased. I feel I can confidently call on his services again professionally or personally. read more

If you're looking for a great, flexible, and knowledgeable photographer, definitely hire Chad Stein. He recently did a photo shoot for my four year old daughter and I. Not only did the photo's come out amazing, but it was fun too! Chad interacted with my daughter and made her feel comfortable enough to get a little goofy. She even called the shots a few times. I could not have been happier with how my photo's turned out. The photo's captured everything I wanted them to; The love between a Mother and her Daughter. I recommend Chad Stein for all your photography needs and will definitely be hiring him again. read more

A family had recommended I contact Chad Stein Photography for our family portraits. I am glad I did. He is highly professional from the initial conversation, during the photo shoot, and even after we received our photos. We had at least 20 family members during our photo shoot ranging from babies to Seniors. Chad was able to get their attention and help us capture our beautiful family portraits. I will be contacting him again for our future family portraits and any portraits we need in the future. Thanks Chad. read more

He is an awesome photographer. I love every shots that he took black and white, also with color. He is great with kids while in the photo shoot. Phenomenal pictures that are worth all the memories to build. I am so pleased and thankful of meeting him! read more

Chad was the photographer for my wedding and overall he did a great job ! Very professional , passionate , and kind. I had a rather large bridal party so I know photographing my wedding at the venue was probably not an easy task. He showed up even earlier than scheduled just to get a feel for the venue and see what he can do to make our photos look as great as possible. The only downfall I had was that in some pictures people are not looking at the camera and are not aligned properly , but with more wedding practice and initiative I am sure he will become a pro at it . All in all our experience with Chad was great and his editing skills are amazing. Highly recommended . read more

I've called Chad at 10-11AM and he was at the door at 4pm same day for a photo shoot. Was very pleasant and patient with photo shoot. His professional advice on how to pose and what colors go well together and what pics to pick finally are above and beyond. I've recommended him to another friend after ours. read more

I needed some head shots for business. I got Chad from craigslist. I wanted to use outdoors. Lighting was ok. He worked hard to make me look good, although he struggled somewhat with the requirements...make a 50lb over weight man look skinnier in outdoor lighting. It was a tall order. All in all he got it without post production work. Fees were reasonable. read more