Sameer did an incredible job capturing family photos at home after a proposal. Bringing both families together for that moment was special, and he made everyone feel comfortable from the start. The shots came out beautifully, and we will treasure them for years. Highly recommend. read more

I highly recommend Sameer for any professional video project. He was a pleasure to work with and delivered great results. The final video turned out fantastic. read more

We had a great experience working with Sameer for a corporate event. He ensured that every moment is captured properly and the pictures are of great quality. Highly recommend him! read more

Sameer did an incredible job at our daughter's birthday party! He was so much more than just a photographer--he helped us coordinate the flow of the party, gave great advice on the setup, and was so energetic with the guests. He actually delivered our edited gallery earlier than expected. If you need someone who is professional and genuinely cares about making your event a success, definitely reach out to him! read more

Excellent photography, Sameer goes above and beyond. Made my daughter's 16th bday party shine. Sameer takes consideration of lighting and composition with some much care - its truly a professional photography. I would highly recommend him. He is sure our go to photography services for next event. read more

Sam and team did a fantastic job for my daughter's first birthday photography. I highly recommend them!

I have been using Creations by Sam for over 5 years. Sameer is very flexible, kind, professional and responds quickly whenever needed. He arrives at the venue before we even get there to take pictures . He took great pictures and did an amazing job capturing all beautiful memorable moments of us. He is very patient, has lot of humor and very passionate about his work. He also gives suggestions to all on how to pose for pictures. Myself and my friend's were always very pleased with his photography services. He delivers photos on time and does a great job with editing the photos as well. I wholeheartedly recommend Creations by Sam for all your events. I am very grateful and will definitely hire Creations by Sam for all our future events. read more

This review is very late, but very very well deserved. Sameer is an excellent photographer, and is also a very easy going friendly person. This made us all very comfortable very quickly and made the photo shoot very successful. We even had an unexpected location change and he was very flexible and rolled with it. The photos came out beautiful and we will use him again and again for all our family events. Thank you Sameer for even polishing up a few photos more quickly. We appreciate your attention to detail and working with us so patiently. I will surely share your name with all my friends for their photography needs. Again Thank you for a fantastic experience, and wonderful photographic memories. read more

Sam is the best there is out there. Capturing not just photos, but also emotions and memories in a way no one else does. I have been lucky to have Sam for Birthdays, weddings and graduation parties and I can highly recommend him! read more

Sameer is the best Bay Area Wedding Photographer you can find. He was referred to us by one of our family friends. We utilized his services for both the reception and the traditional wedding. We included videography and had a separate photo shoot as well. Sameer is highly professional, friendly and flexible with your needs. The quality of the photos and videos is exceptionally good. Further, he was able to capture photos with all our friends and relatives and kept the time on check throughout the event. He organized the flow of photo shoot very well and we are very happy with the outcome. He does have a combination of Traditional and Contemporary Photography. Our reception was more Western and the wedding was traditional. The choice of music for the video was excellent and my extended family was super impressed. Highly recommend Sam for all your photo and video needs. read more

Very professional and experienced.... Contacted Sam around 3:30 pm and by 4:30 we started photoshoot and by 5:30 Sam had clicked wonderful pictures. Got the edited pictures in less than a day. Very quick turnaround time...if anyone is looking for last minute photoshoots. Sam is your go to person.... read more

Sameer was on-time, and gave tons of great instruction to capture very solid portraits. He also did a great job with utilizing lighting to capture the photos and the final edits came out lovely! read more

Sam and their team's work is exceptional , they demonstrated an impressive level of professionalism, creativity, and technical expertise. The quality of their work is outstanding. We hired their team for one of our events and had great experience with Sam. The videos are clear, beautifully edited, and visually engaging. They were punctual, well-organized, accommodated my request to stay back an additional hour and communicated effectively. Most of all, delivered the video on time. I highly recommend Sam's team to anyone in need of a talented and reliable videography team read more

Excellent service by Sam. He covered by kids birthday celebrations. He was very professional and worked very well with the kids. He took so much effort to have the kids have fun while posing. Highly recommend him. read more

Sam has been our family photographer for the last 30 years and is the most talented, passionate, hard working photographer we have seen! His experience shows in the top-notch, full coverage work that he does. From covering the very first TiECon in the Bay Area in 1993, to President Bill Clinton's event in 2001, to all our wedding events in the 90's and creating the first magazine style photo book back then, and recent family milestone events - he is a staple in the Bay Area. He is extremely experienced, talented, has passion, energy and captured every single moment of each occasion - which is key and exactly what we look for in a photographer. With Sam, you can be rest assured that he covers each and every detail and moment. He is able to read the room and "studies" the event and program well before event day to make sure he is set to cover every single aspect. Thank you, Sam! You are THE BEST! We are happy to be a reference at any time! read more

I have used Sam's photography services for years. His work is amazing. Always manages to add that special touch and capture all the right "moments" in any event. It is always a pleasure to work with him. Both for business events or personal Highly recommended read more

Had a great experience with Sam. we had him for our family photo shoot .The pictures are great. He took some great shots with our newborn. Will definitely Work with him in the future. read more

We reached out to Sam to help take photographs for a grad party bash for 4 grads from the family. Not only is he friendly and makes everyone at ease when taking photos, he went out of his way to help setup a screen with own equipment where we were projecting the kids photographs through the years. Small things matter, and I would highly recommend his services. I am also part of Child Rights and You (CRY) Bay Area organizing committee and Sam has helped take photographs for pledge galas every year where donations are collected for underprivileged children in India. All-in-all a great guy to work with and very professional in every way! read more

Sameer helped us capture our baby shower event. We did a quick one hour shoot at a park and then performed the rest of the rituals at home. Sameer was very patient and jovial. The pictures turned out really well and the moments captured will be cherished forever :) read more

Sameer was our photographer & videographer at our daughter's half-saree function in December 2022. We recommend his services wholeheartedly. Sameer was very involved and helpful right from the get-go. He is very familiar with the local event areas and he offered good advice and great options when he learned of our venue arrangements. During the event, he built a lovely rapport with my parents and other guests. Even after the event, he worked with us patiently on the photos/ final videos and was very flexible with our requests. At every point of the service, he went over and beyond. The result is a set of beautiful photos that captured the warmth and celebration of our event- memories that we'll treasure forever. Thank you Sameer for a wonderful experience! read more

Sameer is a consummate professional. His photographs are impeccable and he captures the moment beautifully. I cannot say enough great things about this photographer and person. He is very kind and reasonably priced. read more

Great photographer and style! Highly recommend Sam for your event.

The pictures taken by Sam for our party came out really well! Sam made sure all guests were included in pictures and all precious moments were captured. He was constantly moving around to get the best angles and suggesting natural poses for family pics. Sam is very professional and showed up on time and the venue for family pics. Please reach out to Sam anytime you need to create precious photography memories. read more

I highly recommend Sameer Yagnik (Creations by Sam) to anyone looking for exceptional photography services. Their work consistently exceeds expectations. Every photo they deliver is meticulously crafted, capturing moments with an exceptional level of detail and artistry.Thank you for many years of incredible photos and wonderful experiences, including my milestone birthday :-) read more

I took Sam's services for wedding and like a genuine professional he told me everything which I needed to know and during the wedding he knew which angle and pose was best for the pictures,made our day memorable !! read more

Sameer Yagnik does incredible work, and we are so fortunate he was the one to capture our wedding memories years ago. Our photos came out beautiful, and he was so professional. For our 25th wedding anniversary, he again captured such beautiful moments, with amazing attention to detail. Our priceless memories were captured wonderfully by Sameer, and we highly recommend him. Neil and Amee Sawhney read more

Dealing with a tight budget, I did not plan on using a videographer. I decided literally a week before my wedding and reached out to Sameer, who called me almost immediately after. He worked with my budget and schedule and was very accommodating. The resulting video and highlight are more than I could have ever asked for. The quality of the videos is superb and I am so happy with how they came out. Thank you Creations by Sam! read more

We hired Sam for a photoshoot of our daughter's high school graduation. From our first interaction to the final product, Sam was prompt, professional, and courteous! We couldn't be happier with the way the pictures turned out! During the photoshoot Sam took his time was always patient and made many recommendations for the poses and photo layout. Additionally, Sam is one of the nicest people you will ever meet. Kind, considerate, and accommodating of any your special requests. I have no reservations recommending Sam highly for any of your photography needs! Thank you so much Sam for capturing the beautiful pictures of our daughter's special day! read more

Sameer is very punctual, kind and wonderful person to work with. I highly recommend Sameer if you're looking for a decent photographer that fits in your budget. read more

Sam and his team were very communicative and professional. I can't recommend their services more highly.

We recently hired Sam for a prom shoot and he was just incredible to work with. From beginning to the end, he made the whole process quick and efficient. He was very responsive and reliable. He showed up on time and ensured that he delivered exactly what he had described on the phone. My daughter and her friends really enjoyed working with him and he made the whole shoot fun and relaxed. Not to mention the photographs came out phenomenal. He made it possible for us to capture this special occasion perfectly! Thank you Sam! I will definitely hire him again in the future for other special occasions read more

Sam was a pleasure to work with for our wedding reception. From the start, he gave great advice like a friend about the photoshoot and how to conduct the event itself. He truly enjoys his profession and it shows. He was creative with the Prewedding photo shoot and the videography also. the end product came out very well including the photos and video from the reception. He got all the key moments to make us always remember this memorable event for the rest or our lives. Lastly, his prices were very reasonable as I did shop around with other companies. Would not hesitate to use him again. Mr. and Mrs. Ali read more

My husband and I had baby shower venue and outdoor photos done with Sam and both sessions were amazing! Sam made the sessions really easy and fun, and he did a great job capturing natural looks. He is very professional and his photo turnaround time was quick. I highly recommend Sam for all your portrait needs! read more

We enjoyed working with Sam. He is true professional and personable as well. Throughout the events, everyone commented on how impressed they were with Sam! He captured the standard American and Indian wedding poses and was great at finding those impromptu moments. He is great with kids and seniors alike! The photos are excellent; Sam has an artist eye that is a gift. I highly recommend his services! read more

We highly recommend Creations by Sam for photo & video coverage for your special events. Sam provided us with great service and creativity in covering wedding anniversary. Before the event he gave us many ideas from his experience, and during the event he was the first one to reach the venue and stayed more than agreed duration. His edited pics and videos are of great professional quality. read more

Sam's Creation has been great to work with for my brother's wedding this past summer. He was great with communication while taking many smiling photos of our guests and the couple! Sam's very patient and careful with his work, always making sure the couple took the best poses for photos and had enough time to take them, in order for the day to be recorded and remembered. Overall, the photos turned out great and I'd would definitely recommend working with him for future events! read more

I have used Sam for two weddings in my family. I really like the work he does. We were very pleased with his photography he did last year at our daughter's wedding. His work was professionally done and his pictures had great clarity . He pretty much covered the entire wedding reception very well. Recently, he made a beautiful album for us. The album showed that he covered the main aspects of the wedding as I asked him to do! He is well experienced in his work and has 30 years of experience behind him. I recommend him highly. He also has a very friendly and affable personality! Thank you Sam for your great photography. read more

Sameer and his team did an amazing job for our daughter's engagement. He made sure all our important and touching moments were captured. He is very polite, caring, patient and has a great sense of humor. Qualities which are needed in abundance especially in Indian engagements/weddings. We highly recommend him for all your special occasions. read more

We used Sameer Yagnik for our son's engagement party, and we are so thrilled with the results! It was an informal outdoor event, a "meet and greet" and we wanted some classic posed photos and some fun photos. We had met him before at various events, and what drew us to him was how he was always so friendly and mixed so well with the guests...he knows how to become part of the event, and so guests are at ease, posing, joking with him, calling him over. The results were awesome! Sameer came early so we could do family photos before guests arrived, and those are priceless--so many combinations were taken, in different settings and poses, of the couple, the siblings, the immediate family, the extended family. And once the party started, he made sure to take so many of the guests at closeup range as well as natural photos of people chatting, eating, drinking...he captured the gorgeous weather of the afternoon with shots that are crisp, clear, and very colorful. He even made sure to take photos of the whole event from upper vantage points, as well as closeups of many of the food items being served, the servers circulating drinks and appetizers, etc. Overall, he gave us exactly what we hoped for. Special events like this come only once, and get over in a flash, so photos are the only way to hold on to them..and Sameer captured a priceless set of memories for us. Highly recommended. read more

Our wedding events photo and video experience with Creations by Sam was exceptional. Sameer and his partner were very professional and creative. All of our photographs and video turned out more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. Sameer had great suggestions as to where we could take some photos and he worked with our schedule. It was almost surreal when we received our photo and video package. Sameer had captured the feelings and the beauty in every image. We were blessed with amazing surroundings and the lighting turned out great. Sameer's expertise showed all of this in our photos and video. We highly recommend Creations by Sam for any of your photography and video needs. Sameer has a great personality and we are confident he would treat you as well as he treated us. Great job Sameer!! Thank you so much! - Sunil & Komal Gouda - Fremont, CA read more