Khushboo shot our first set of professional family photos with my 6 month old and we had a…read morefantastic experience. She made the whole experience feel effortless and fun and was so good with my little one. You can tell she really puts care into the process from start to finish. Although I didn't end up using clothes from her client closet, it was great to have the option and we appreciated all of Khushboo's expertise on color palettes and what would work best with the setting. We are so pleased with our photos and will treasure these moments forever!

I am not someone who enjoys getting her pictures taken, let alone planning a photoshoot weeks in…read moreadvance! Going into my maternity photoshoot, I had exactly one goal: get some nice pictures taken at a convenient location, in an outfit I wouldn't have to work too hard to put together. After going through dozens of photographer profiles on Yelp and feeling thoroughly overwhelmed, I stumbled upon the reviews for Khushboo at Shutter Magic. Almost EVERY review mentioned how Khushboo made people feel comfortable and relaxed before and during their photoshoots. That was all I needed to hear. I was sold! And what an incredible experience it has been, right from Day 1! First, Khushboo has the dreamiest collection of maternity outfits. She encouraged me to try styles I would never have picked for myself, and patiently let me try on different options until I found the ones I loved. She also connected me with makeup and nail artists and even helped my partner choose his outfit. She genuinely took so much of the planning off my plate! Then came the location. I had a very specific kind of setting in mind, and Khushboo went above and beyond to find it. Not only did she scout locations that matched what I was looking for, she also visited new spots and managed to find places with beautiful flowers. In the FALL. In the BAY AREA!! I still don't know how she pulled that off! A couple of hours before the shoot, she was already checking in on me, reminding me to rest and hydrate, cheering me on as I got my makeup done, and generally getting me excited for something I had initially been quite nervous about. And during the photoshoot itself? She was everything those Yelp reviews had promised and more. She made both my partner and me feel completely at ease, never rushed us, and somehow managed to capture us exactly as we are. The resulting photographs were more magical than anything we could have imagined! I went into this experience wanting a few nice maternity pictures with minimal fuss. I walked away with beautiful memories, photographs I'll treasure forever, and a newfound appreciation for what a wonderful photographer can bring to the experience. I cannot recommend Khushboo enough! I'm already hoping to have her photograph our family for years to come.

I'm so happy I found Justin!!! We hired him to capture our intimate elopement ceremony and we were…read moreover the moon with him. He was responsive, easy/straightforward to work with, made us feel comfortable during the shoot and was very personable. I really appreciate his easy going personality and he made us feel comfortable during photos and gave us really good poses/pointers. I loved that he would show us little snippets during the shoot to show us how the photos were turning out as well. He was so kind, friendly, professional and all the great things you want in a photographer capturing your special moments. I believe he finalized edits and sends within 3-4 weeks and I can't wait to see. Bonus was that he sent over more than 10 sneak-peaks within 24 hours!!! This was so awesome and we were able to use right away to announce our marriage. All in all, so impressed with Justin. He's a gem and I'm looking forward to continue using him for our future shoots!!

Justin was our photographer for our engagement and wedding. He did a fantastic job for both…read moreevents. For the engagement, Justin met with my husband to scope out potential locations. My husband greatly appreciated Justin's recommendations for photo ideas. For our wedding, Justin and his second photographer were nothing short of amazing. Justin was able to use the venues spaces very creatively and effectively--I was very impressed with Justin's ability to stage us and our family and wedding party without having seen the venues before. The photos made me appreciate the venues in ways I had not thought of. Justin was able to turn around two photographers' and 10 hours worth of photos in 2 weeks. We were very impressed! Justin has a way of making people feel comfortable. That was true of my husband and me, as well as our wedding parties and families. The end result was amazing photos that we love, and our friends and family have told us look great. We are so happy we got to work with Justin and his team!

Highly recommend Tangram Studio for family pictures! We had…read morephotos taken of our 6mo as well as photos with her and her grandparents. The space was clean and very accommodating. We were provided with several different options for backdrops as well as adorable outfits and accessories for baby. They were great at framing and posing us in ways that came out great in pictures even when it could feel awkward in the moment. All in all, the experience was comfortable, fun, and a keepsake memory for my family.

We had such a lovely experience at Tangram Studio for my baby's cake smash photoshoot! The studio…read morewas bright, clean, and very welcoming. I really appreciated that they had a separate room for changing clothes and baby diaper changes, which made everything so much more comfortable and convenient. They had beautiful backgrounds and so many fun props for my baby to play with. We also added on the sibling option, and both of my kids had such a great time during the session. Ted was incredibly patient with my kids and managed to capture so many sweet and adorable moments naturally. The final photos turned out absolutely beautiful and dreamy, I couldn't be happier with them! Overall, it was such a wonderful experience, and I would definitely come back again for another photoshoot in the future.

Overview: Yesenia has been an amazing photographer. We have…read moreloved working alongside her as she is so warm and inviting and has a great eye for amazing pictures. We first booked her for Christmas photos and then again for maternity pictures and most recently for newborn pictures. Yesenia works with your ideas and with her photographer's eye makes your dream picture come to life. I will continue to book Yesenia for my photography shoots and she is the first person I recommend when someone is looking for a photographer. Safety: As a mother, I have taken extra precautions during this pandemic so I was skeptical at first to book a photographer- but Yesenia has always ensured we feel safe as she creates a safe environment. She has kept her mask on for every shoot we have had with her, she disinfects all the items before use. Even now that she is fully vaccinated she keeps her mask on and constantly cleans her hands. Christmas Shoot: I first booked her when she was offering a Christmas mini in 2019. My husband, son, and our dog Moo showed up to the session at a park in the city. Yesenia was invited and warm as she helped us pose alongside the props she had. Also noted was that she was wearing a mask and disinfected the items we used as props in front of us before the shoot. I loved the pictures she took of us for Christmas that for the first time in a long time, I sent out Christmas cards! Pregnancy Shoot: I did not think I would ever have another child so when I became pregnant in 2020 I was ecstatic & quickly knew I wanted to well document this journey. I reached out to Yesenia right away, she congratulated me and told me when the most ideal pregnancy period was to take maternity pictures. I booked a spot for I was about 34 weeks pregnant. Before the shoot, Yesenia called me to discuss the color scheme, pictures I wanted to recreate, family portrait options, and the details of what I needed to take to the shoot that day. After our call, she sent me a detailed list of what to expect during the shoot and how I could prepare. When we arrived at the studio she made us feel comfortable as we took family pictures and then more intimate pregnancy pictures. My pictures came out so good everyone was in awe at how beautifully Yesenia captured that moment. Newborn Shoot: So of course I reached out to her again when my son was born. And as always she was great. She had everything in the studio prepared for our pictures. Yesenia even takes extra steps to ensure the newborn is comfortable the entire shoot. During the shoot, Yesenia was extremely calm and patient as she helped us pose and dress our son. Our son was asleep just about the entire session because he was so comfortable. I just received the raw images of this shoot and as always I am not disappointed. I cannot wait to see the final versions of these pictures =)

Yessenia was very professional during the shoot, and had a lot of props to work with. She worked…read morewith our ideas and used her amazing skills to translate that into beautiful pictures. Initially we had a little tiff, because the unedited pictures were very normal and we were expecting more, but she assured that we'll be very happy with the final product, and WE were very happy with the final edit, except one picture where due to lighting, some eye shadow correction was needed and that didn't happen.

We loved working with Stephen for our family photos! The pictures turned out amazing, and we really…read moreloved the variety he was able to capture. He was also SO good with our toddler, who started off a little shy and fussy. Stephen was super patient and got him smiling naturally and brought his energy out throughout the session. He made the whole experience easy and fun. We're so happy with our photos and will definitely be working with Stephen again next year for our family pictures!

My children gave me a family photoshoot with Steven Cotton Photography for Christmas, and I am…read moreabsolutely thrilled with the results. We were able to choose the location, and Steven had already scouted out the best spots when we arrived. We are not a particularly photogenic bunch and were all a little ill at ease at first, but that didn't last long. Steven's easy-going approach and great sense of humor quickly put us at ease--we actually enjoyed the hour we spent with him! The photos are candid, happy, beautifully lit, and truly reflect our family. I will treasure them forever and cannot recommend Steven highly enough.

Brandon Busa and his team are amazing. They shot my wedding and my engagement photo's and I've…read moreheard nothing but fantastic feedback. I am completely happy and amazed how fantastic each and every one of the photos turned out. I really like how Brandon blends the photography style of more traditional/posed, with edgy, and photo journalistic. He really really listened to us and put in some great suggestions we didn't even think about. He captured every single moment of our event perfectly and took in our theme and styled them that way to emphasize it. Not only does Brandon's pictures speak volumes of his talent, he is also very professional and understands the world of photography, how to utilize the light, colors, backdrop, and people. He gave me and my wedding party directions on how to situate ourselves so we turned out looking the best we can in each photo. I've been told by colleagues and friends that I looked like an elegant model in each of the shots. I also had a great time with Brandon and his team, I can honestly say that I've made a friend for life! A picture is worth a thousand words so I've posted a few of my favorites that Brandon took of our wedding on the image page so you can see how talented he really is. We are the two with top hats. :D Brandon and his team are amazing and I seriously could not recommend a better person to capture the best time of your life! Please hire him and his amazing team, you will not regret it.

Brandon and his team are true professionals! They are not only easy to work with, but the final…read moreresult of their work is breathtaking! I have had nothing but rave reviews from friends and family about how we couldnt have picked a better photographer for our wedding. Everyone has said they are top notch photographers and the pictures are unlike anything they have ever seen. Which I couldnt agree with more! Thank you Brandon, Ken and Kamran for an unforgettable day and for amazing pictures! We had so much fun with you guys and thank you for all of your hard work. Thanks to your pictures, we will always be able to look back at our breathtakingly beautiful our day was! -Sarah & Vince

We hired OneLove for our summer wedding in Healdsburg at Ru's Farm and couldn't be happier with our…read morechoice. Neither me nor my wife have much experience in front of cameras but Nicole and Sydney were such a joy to work with. They were friendly, talented and gave us perfect direction throughout the entire day. They did such an incredible job and we cannot recommend OneLove enough.

5 stars - Highly recommend One Love Photography!…read more We had such a great experience with One Love Photography, especially with our photographer Nicole. She did our engagement photos too, which were our first time doing any kind of professional shoot, and she made it feel so easy and natural. She really captured us beautifully. We just got our wedding sneak peek back and are blown away. Nicole was the perfect person to have with us on the day--she kept everything light and fun, and made us feel totally at ease. She's so so so talented. The whole One Love team was great to work with. They checked in throughout the process with surveys to understand what was important to us and offered helpful feedback based on their experience with our venue. On the day, Nicole's assistant photographer Megan was also lovely--we love the photos they both captured and feel so lucky they were recommended to us.

Great home-based studio! Very neat, organized with many…read morephoto opportunities with varied backgrounds, props and seats. Tien was pleasant to work with. Was efficient in taking passport photos according to the newer stricter regulations. He made sure the photos were flattering and softened some wrinkles and scars like magic. $25 for 2 passport photo prints. $10 extra for digital copy that he will email. Barely more expensive than Walgreens, but you will have a much more flattering photo for years to come. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back for family photos soon! Side note: Tien also will go to events for photography if you were looking for an event photographer in addition to a studio style photographer.

Very professional and quick. Able to correct posture. I did my headshot and professional shot with…read morehim and I'm looking forward to the next project!

Love love working with Nicole! She is the absolute best! I never know how to pose myself or how to…read morerecreate photos I have in mind, but Nicole made it as smooth as possible! All the photo shoots we have done together have been a great experience! She is definitely my go to photographer

Nicole is so sweet and I love working with her! I usually feel hesitant and shy while taking…read morepictures but Nicole made sure myself and my little family felt comfortable during our photo session. The final results of our pictures were perfect and exactly what I envisioned.

Chris was absolutely amazing! He helped me throughout the entire process, from choosing the right…read morespot to the photoshoot day of. We met prior to talk through the plan and he mapped out my route to propose. I was given a personalized website with all the details. He is very responsive, we had sneak peek photos the same night! I highly recommend! Thanks Chris for helping make our engagement so special!

From the moment we met Chris for our engagement session, we knew we had made the right choice…read more Neither my husband nor I are naturally comfortable in front of the camera, but Chris made us feel relaxed and like ourselves. By the time our wedding day came around, it felt like having a friend there with us. On our wedding day, he captured every moment so effortlessly. He somehow managed to be everywhere at once while never making us feel like we were constantly posing. Looking through our photos, we get to relive the emotions of the day all over again. Every laugh, every tear, every little in-between moment was captured so beautifully. And then, somehow, he delivered our entire wedding gallery just one week later. We were absolutely blown away--not only by how quickly we received them, but by how incredible every single photo was. Chris is unbelievably talented, professional, and genuinely such a joy to work with. If we ever need professional photography again one day, he'll be the first person we call to capture those memories too. We truly can't recommend him enough.