I had an amazing photography session with Ed at the SF courthouse! I first met Ed years ago when I lived in San Francisco during my modeling days, and reconnecting for this shoot felt like no time had passed. This time, however, it was even more special--because I was with my fiancé! It had been a few years since I last modeled, but working with Ed again reminded me why he's so great at what he does. He's a master at posing--if you're unsure what to do, he'll guide you effortlessly so you never feel awkward in front of the camera. I can't recommend him enough! Not only is he incredibly talented and kind, but he also delivers photos within 24 hours, knows the best angles, and always captures you in the most flattering light. If you need a photographer, Ed is your guy! read more

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My husband and I hired Ed for our wedding day, and we cannot recommend him enough! He was able to work with our budget and negotiate a package. He was very communicative and receptive leading up to our big day. We loved our highlight video and documentary video! read more

We cannot thank Ed enough for capturing our special day and creating a video beyond our wildest dreams to commemorate it! At first, my wife and I were not going to get a videographer for our wedding. Our wedding funds were quickly dwindling, and it was a cost we did not think we could swing. About a month or two before the wedding, we felt a strong desire to have some video footage of the day but needed it to be budget-friendly. We went to a popular Bay Area wedding Facebook group and asked for a budget-friendly videographer. Ed responded, and we were able to easily set up a video call. Ed prefers video calls, which shows his attentiveness and dedication to his clients. During our first call, he showed us his prior work, which was stunning. He explained his usual pricing, which was way outside of our budget. We were able to negotiate certain video features to lower the price. On the day of, he showed up on time and was super attentive to us. He worked with our photographer to film our first look, ceremony, first dance, speeches, and much more. Our wedding was in September 2024, and we had the completed video in early November 2024. We watched the video and were SO HAPPY with the final product. He is truly talented and his passion for his art shows through in his product. I cannot recommend Ed enough! I am so thankful he responded to our Facebook post, and I highly recommend working with him for your big day!! Thank you Ed!!!! read more

Ed is an exceptionally talented and thoughtful photographer. Every part of working with him was seamless and enjoyable. We took photos at the SF City Hall. read more

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Now that my husband and I have been married a year, we wanted to recommend Ed and his team to anyone looking into capturing their special day! We are so incredibly grateful for our wedding Ed! From start to finish, he hit all of our marks: affordable, easy to work with, and genuinely kind throughout the entire process. He listened to what we hoped for, offered helpful suggestions, and made everything feel effortless on the big day. Our recap video turned out to be an absolute dream come true--it perfectly captured the joy, emotion, and beauty of our wedding. Every time we watch it, we're transported right back to those special moments. Ed and his partners talent and heart shine through in every frame. We also loved that he gave all of the raw footage as well! If you're looking for someone who is professional, personable, and truly invested in making your memories last forever, look no further. Highly recommend! read more

Ed was absolutely perfect. His ability to capture moments and translate the emotions into photos is great. He has creative angles and can make an ordinary background to something artistic. We felt like Ed had a team of photographers because we had the same moment captured in many different frames and angles. He's also great with architecture. Ed is really wonderful to work with; he's kind, patient, and flexible. I highly recommend! read more

I hired Ed to photograph my engagement and it was an incredible experience. Ed truly went above and beyond to ensure it was perfect in every way. He spent time talking with me beforehand and planning everything to every detail beforehand. He also agreed to bring some items/props as part of the proposal, which was very kind of him, and then on the day of he arrived early and then photographed the surprise and stayed with us for a good bit after taking all sorts of fun shots which he directed us to do. The photos turned out spectacular! We loved every single one of them. They were crisp and the colors were perfect. It was a high quality experience and high quality photos, and Ed was one of the nicest and most patient photographers I've ever met. I'd highly recommend him! read more

Highly recommend Ed for videography! He captured our Indian engagement ceremony so beautifully - watching it brings all the emotions back in an instant! Ed was professional and thorough from the beginning - setting up a call to cover the space, the ceremony, and the itinerary. I really appreciated Ed's patience on the day of and his kind, constant communication. When we requested to change the background music, Ed did a wonderful job incorporating our picks into the highlight video as well! Couldn't recommend Ed more - he's amazing and you won't regret it! Thank you Ed! read more

Ed was phenomenal at communication and punctuality with timelines & day of! I wasn't sure what to expect of my wedding video but Ed absolutely crushed it & I couldn't be happier! read more

I was already very familiar with Ed's great work as a photographer, so I knew our wedding photos would be beautiful, and they were! However, he went above and beyond gorgeous photography. From the day we booked him to our wedding day, I really felt like he had our back and made sure we had the best and easiest experience possible. We found him to be an excellent communicator, well prepared, and proactive in guiding us through the whole process. Planning a wedding can be stressful, but thanks to Ed, the photography part of ours was one of the easiest and most pleasant. Not to mention, I was amazed at how quickly our photos were delivered. He's a professional through and through, and I absolutely recommend him! read more

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I honestly can't recommend Ed and ECG Studios enough! From the very start, the entire experience felt effortless and enjoyable. Ed took the time to really listen to us--he asked thoughtful questions about what mattered most and the kind of moments we hoped to see in our video. It felt like he genuinely cared about capturing the heart of our day, not just documenting an event. He took our ideas and turned them into something even more beautiful than we could've imagined. On our wedding day, Ed was an absolute pleasure to work with. He blended in so naturally that it felt like having a friend there, rather than a videographer. We never felt like the camera was intrusive, yet somehow he managed to capture every little moment, even the ones we didn't realize were happening. It was like he was always in the right place at the right time, but without ever making us feel staged or on display. When we watched the final film, it truly took our breath away. The quality was stunning, but even more than that, the way Ed pieced together all the emotions and memories made us feel like we were reliving the day in the most heartfelt way. We laughed, we cried, and we were reminded of all the love and joy that filled those moments. It wasn't just a wedding video; it was our story, told with such heart and artistry. If I can offer any advice, it's this: just follow Ed's lead and trust his process. He knows what he's doing, and his vision will exceed your expectations. His passion, dedication, and eye for detail shine through in every frame. Hiring ECG Studios was one of the best choices we made for our wedding--you won't regret it! Thank you soo much again Ed, I think we have watched our video 100x already and it still gets us emotional everytime! read more

Ed came highly recommended from two of our friends that got married last year and he didn't disappoint. On our first call with him we were a little new to the wedding planing process and weren't exactly sure about what we wanted in a video. Ed was very insightful and asked us the right questions in making sure that he captured everything that we needed on our wedding day. Fast forward to the wedding day, Ed and Duy were very professional and flexible with our schedule even after we had some major timeline changes the day before the wedding. As the groom, I'll admit that I'm not very photogenic and don't do well around cameras. They were very friendly and patient in making sure that I was comfortable filming throughout the day-- providing a fun tone that kept me relaxed and providing light hearted conversation when I needed it. Even as the day didn't go according to schedule, Ed and Duy were able to roll with the punches and managed to keep both bride and groom calm and collected, while providing photo/video ideas that we would never have thought of. Although we haven't seen the final product yet, we are confident that they will deliver an outstanding video to us. read more

10/10 We had a wonderful experience with ECG. Excellent service, wonderful to work with, excellent product. We had our wedding service and reception recorded and edited and it is 100% worth it. It is beautiful work and we are so happy to have our special day on video. Thank you. read more

Ed is amazing. The films he put together for us are beautiful, and capture us and the day so well. We have watched them countless times, even catching details we missed the day of! He got the shots effortlessly and put a beautiful film together for us, and quickly too. We are very picky people and Ed delivered 110%! The perfect blend of artistic and pragmatic, Ed was on top of it from day one, and provided us with just the right amount of communication to ensure that our day went smoothly, touching base with us and very efficiently clarifying and calling out important details when needed (even if we didn't know we needed it!) He is a consummate professional, calm and confident, and got so many amazing shots with zero fuss. Watching the video I am again amazed at what he was able to capture in such a fun way, even with our super packed schedule. With shooting technique he was superb, and focused on great audio in addition to great video, and on the artistic side, he listened to our requests and feedback eagerly, understanding and elevating the elements we wanted in our video while putting his own touch on it to make it even better. He always went above and beyond, making sure to get every crucial shot, and really worked with us to make our day great. He gave us huge confidence, even on such a hectic day. Thank you Ed! We feel so lucky that we had you to capture our wedding! read more

Ed did such an amazing job on our wedding! He was so easy to work with and the quality of the videos were fantastic!!! We would absolutely recommend him!! read more

I will keep this one short and sweet. We were able to have Ed and his team provide photos and video for our June 29th 2019 wedding. He provided us with a package that included engagement/save the date photos and videos, wedding day photos/videos, and even a post wedding shoot in my birth city San Francisco to add even more everlasting memories with my wife and her parents. What you need to know is Ed is great at making you feel comfortable through the photo process. He has you pose and directs you in ways you would not even think of. His creativity and direction allowed us to feel comfortable while posing and produced some very dramatic and beautiful photos. My wife and I highly recommend Ed Carlo Garcia for any of your photo needs! read more

I hired Ed to do a professional headshot and family portraits in the Fall of 2024. First of all, I really like his style and colors on his website compared to other local photographers I found. Ed was attentive and on the day of our initial meetup, it was slated to be over 100 degree in the south bay. He texted me in the morning and then mid-day to gauge how I was feeling about the temperature! Wow I knew I was going to be impressed with him by the level of care that he gives. We ultimately reschedule for another day, because he nor I wanted to be sweaty for our photos. When we finally met, Ed made my family felt so comfortable and relax. It is challenging for me to get my teenage girls to smile in front of my camera, but he was able to capture their best smiles. He talked with us and really made us feel at ease. My professional headshot also turned out beautifully. He had captured the natural lighting of the outdoor environment and made it look like it was a studio photo. I don't know how he does it, but he knows what he is doing with natural lighting. He is by far our family's most favorite photographer and hope to use him again! read more

I've worked with Ed on several styled shoots, several which have been published! Ed's calm demeanor, good eye & patience is always appreciated, he's great to work with! -Pauline Farace Beauty read more

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Disclaimer: I've been friends with Ed long before he started his photography career. I've been following his work on social media for the past few years and have been really impressed. Once wedding planning was underway, I only had one non-negotiable with the Mrs: we're hiring ECG! Note: I'm down in LA - so there's an additional travel & hotel fee to consider. For those of you in the BA, consider yourselves blessed. Communication was excellent throughout. Whether it was chat, email, or phone calls. And when it came time to pose, Ed's directions were clear and he was very encouraging. He's also open to suggestions and requests. He worked just fine around our close friends and family shooting alongside with him. Big tip: get some extra shots or candids by having someone shadow him with their own camera / phone. Of course we really loved the photos he took. But the video absolutely floored us. I've seen too many disappointing YouTube examples out there and nothing prepared us for what ECG delivered. High def video that looked incredible played on my home 46" TV with crisp sound. Some drone footage spliced in of DTLA (which he got permitted on his own time) Also the footage interwoven between the officiant's and bride's father speeches interlaced - which was a heart warming editing touch. Definitely worth the extra expense. And when a 12 year old girl says, "I want my wedding video to be just like this one!"; you know the bar is set quite high! Delivery times: ~2 weeks: 4-5 fully retouched photos available to us. ~3.5 weeks: Online complete photo gallery with two resolutions to download at. ~5 weeks: Online video hosted. Thanks Ed for all the great work! And apologies for keeping you busy on Mother's & Father's day this year :) read more

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Ed was amazing. He captured our day better than we could've dreamed up. He wa easy to work with, flexible with our family/party and really took his time with us. Purely professional and still made us feel comfortable during photos. Not to mention we had all of our edited photos in less than 24 hours after our ceremony at city hall! I would recommend him anytime for any occasion! :) read more

Let me first say that Ed is the best! We hired him to be our photographer for our engagement and wedding. He was willing to work with our requests and was very good at communicating with us. Before we did our photo shoots , I was so so nervous since I'm pretty camera shy, but Ed made me and my fiance (now husband) feel comfortable. All of our photos turned out great! Ed was very professional and amazed us with the quality and quick turn around time for our photos! We are very very pleased with his services and we would love to hire him again for future milestones/events. You won't regret hiring him! read more

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Our wedding had 2 locations (Nor and So Cal) over 2 weekends and it was really important to me that my videos and photos were all the same "style". I feel very lucky that we found Ed because he was able to put a small team together and make it all work out logistically (and for a reasonable price). We are so happy with our photos and video! In the months leading up to our wedding, Ed took the time to meet with myself and my husband to discuss our shot list and overall logistics. Those meetings were super helpful because he was able to handle things on his own on the day of without much direction from me. As someone who planned her own wedding and did not rely on a day-of coordinator, I really appreciated Ed being self-sufficient. Thank you for everything, Ed! Looking forward to working with you again in the future. read more

What a honor it was to have had Ed and team be a part of our special day. Everything was perfect from start to finish. The pictures and video exceeded our expectations and captured every special moment. There was even a beautiful dedication to my late mother added into our video reel. If you are looking for the absolute best you've found it! Thank you Ed!!! read more

We picked Ed as the photographer for our wedding, and although he did not personally shoot our wedding, we were thrilled with the results. We got an all-inclusive package that included 2 shooters, 1 videographer, and drone footage, and we were impressed by both the quality and quantity of photos from the event. Ed gave us full access to all of the photos and videos, and he did a great job re-coloring and touching up all of the shots to make us pop in every photo. After the wedding, we got preview photos after just a week, and the full gallery after just 3 weeks, which was fantastic turnaround time. Most importantly, Ed was great to work with and spent time with us to make sure we got every shot just right. read more

Best experience ever! We worked with Ed for our wedding photos this past weekend. These are some of the most important photos you will want to capture and Ed did an amazing job. From the beginning, Ed was super responsive, attentive, and organized. He is not only a talented photographer, but so easy to work with and solely cares about getting you that memorable shot. I can't wait to see our photos and video this summer! Definitely hire Ed for your upcoming wedding--highest recommendation! read more

Thorough, accommodating, professional and an awesome eye. Ed is the whole package. :-) He was our photographer for our brass ensemble's Holiday concert at the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts (quadre.org). In addition to snapping shots throughout the performance from every possible angle, he took some wonderful candids before and after the show as well as a few portraits prior to the opening curtain. We have worked with a lot of photographers in our 24 year history. Ed did a superlative job!! What really set him apart was his followup before and after the show. Meeting with me and our managing director ahead of time to go over the shot list. And doing some retouching and edits of the shots that were taken to ensure that we were completely satisfied. Highly recommend him for your event. read more

We absolutely loved working with Ed! He did an incredible job with our wedding, the photos were vibrant and fun, the communication was top notch and he even assisted in sending our wedding album a couple of years after the fact (yes, it took us THAT LONG to select the photos we wanted, lol). Highly recommend! read more

My main photographer recommended ECG Studios for dates they wouldn't be able to accommodate. While I ended up not actually needing a back-up photographer, Ed gave me a wonderful recommendation: Dangle the fake engagement ring from the drone and do a magic trick to swap it with the real one right before you propose. This advice helped reduce the stress off of my drone pilot and led to an overall less risky, yet beautiful proposal. For your reference, this was the proposal: https://www.ataleahead.com/2023/02/drone-airdrop-surprise-proposal-at-the-french-laundry/ read more

Background of our story: My sisters and I planned a surprise 35th wedding anniversary party for our parents. The week before the party, our grandma passed away. My dad had to fly out to the Philippines for the funeral which would take place the same day as their party. Due to these unforeseen circumstances, my dad would not be able to attend his own party. With only a week left, my sisters and I decided to hire a videographer, who was referred to us by our photographer, to capture this momentous occasion. Before the event: Since we didn't plan on having a videographer, I did not do any research. I had a ton of questions. Ed was incredibly patient and walked me through all the details: expectations, venue, lighting, cost, and delivery of our highlight video. His plethora of experience and knowledge coupled with his easygoing demeanor, definitely put my crazy ass at ease. During the event: Ed captured all the important moments that we wanted to share with our dad from the Surprise to the reactions of our guests in response to videos we made. After the event: He created and delivered our highlight video within 24 hours. I was so impressed with this quick turnaround as I've had many friends who have gotten married and didn't receive a single highlight video for up to 6 months after their wedding. Overall: If you're looking for a personable visionary with an eye for videography to capture you and your loved ones with all the right angles and lighting, Ed is your guy. He's awesome and I would definitely recommend him and utilize his services for future events! Check out our highlight video: https://vimeo.com/277913842/55df63900f read more

Ed is a one of a kind photographer that gives your big day an artistic, magazine like flare! Eds pictures capture the emotion, mood, and atmosphere in each of his photos. He was organized, fun, and went above and beyond my expectations. Our friends and family had their jaws drop at seeing his gorgeous photos of us. I highly recommend him to anyone. read more

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I had a great time working with Ed. He is a great photographer and very professional. Communication was excellent: he was very responsive, and I got prompt replies always. He was also very easy to work with and flexible. Throughout the photo shoot, I was feeling comfortable and relaxed thanks to his easygoingness and patience. I had such a great day with lots of fun. The pictures came out great as well. Highly recommend! read more

Ed shot our family photos in several occasions. He is a great photographer and super easy to work with. He takes ideas and suggestions and incorporates them into his shooting. My wife had several ideas about how she wanted certain pictures and Ed was very happy to work with her to shoot the photos. You can't find a nicer person to be your photographer. read more

Ed is fantastic! We hired him as our videographer for our wedding this past fall after seeing some of his past work on his website http://www.weddingsandmotion.com/ Ed was very patient and flexible throughout the whole process. He was also able to accommodate our request to obtain the raw footage. We were planning our wedding from out of state and Ed was always very responsive and easy to get in touch with. Clear upfront pricing. He made great suggestions to help us maximize the filming time that was within our budget. Super easy going and worked well with our photographer. And the final product is beautiful! read more

A month before my wedding, my photographer had to cancel. Ed was able to step in and be extremely flexible in his pricing. We were able to eek out an engagement shoot a few weeks before the wedding and I have to say, of all the photographers within this price point, Ed provides the BEST quality photos. I really disliked the vintage, muted, wedding photos that are all the rage. I also didn't like the wedding photo style where the photos are washed in white. I love sharp, bright and rich colors. That is completely Ed's forte which unfortunately is hard to find in the wedding market today. My photos came out amazing and absolutely met expectations and then some. He delivered the photos within a month after the wedding. His greatest strength--the quality of the photographs he takes. He's got a great eye and when it comes to editing and polishing the photos, there is no one better in the bay area at his price point which is very reasonable. Thanks Ed! read more

Ed is the best! He always makes us feel comfortable during our shoots. He is our family's go-to for photo sessions and did my wedding as well! We most recently took professional shots at our fitness studio (barre3 Los Altos) and the results turned out incredible (see below!). We had so much fun and he was extremely patient throughout the shoot. He also knows how to pose for the pics to turn out well (in a comfortable/natural way). He has tons of equipment as well to produce the best results (we did the shoot on a rainy day without natural light). Book him for your next shoot! You won't be disappointed. read more

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Ed was our videographer for our wedding and he was amazing. He is professional, responsive, and punctual. Close to almost a year after our wedding we asked Ed if he could send us some raw footages of our wedding and he responded to us so quickly and sent us the link (thanks again, Ed!). I would highly recommend him to anyone. read more

I have worked with several Bay Area photographers and none of them have been as patient, professional, and organized as Ed. He is literally the epitome of how all business owners should be. Such a pleasure working with him and I hope anyone that's looking for a photographer stops right here, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Ed is our family photographer and we can always count on him to capture amazing photos for us time after time! Aside from being incredibly talented with a great eye, Ed is very professional and kind. He listens to your requests and works hard to capture what you are looking for. I definitely recommend him for your next wedding, event, family, or corporate photography! Ed does it all and his work speaks for itself! read more

Wow! Our Hawaii destination wedding photo is Ed Carlo's profile picture. What a compliment! This review is looooong overdue. My wedding was in 2013 and it has taken me only now to write a much deserved, well-thought out review. Carlo is hands down 100% committed to taking the best photos. As a testament to his commitment, during our shoot, he and his assistant, Desiree, both got into the ocean with us to capture the crashing waves and gorgeous Hawaiian scenery behind us. Not only that, he had his iPhone in his pocket while we were in the water and sadly, his phone broke but that didn't stop him from getting the perfect shot. By no means my husband and I are models, but going through our wedding photos, it certainly looked like our pictures could be on the cover of a magazine. I first heard about Ed Carlo through my sister, who is friends with him. After introductions via email, we had set up a time to meet in person so I could see samples of his work. I was already blown away by his work and we booked him immediately. Following that were an exchange of emails back and forth so he could get details about my wedding in Hawaii. He recommended a few colors and style of clothing to wear for our engagement and wedding photos (both in Hawaii). I really appreciated that he did that since we had no clue what we should have worn. I texted or emailed him photos of a few dresses I was planning to wear and he helped me pick the best dress that would capture perfectly on camera. Once we were in Hawaii, he and his assistant came to our hotel room promptly and took a look at our outfits for our engagement photos. My husband selected a royal blue collared shirt but Carlo recommended a lighter color - so we ALL went to Macy's and we got a shirt that we all liked. I have to admit, it was a great choice - we ended up getting white. Shortly after, we started to take our pictures and it felt as if we wandered around all of Waikiki. The pictures turned out amazing. The day of our wedding, Desiree and Carlo were punctual as usual. As most brides are, the bridal party and I were running behind. They were very accommodating. Desiree went off to shoot the groomsmen while Carlo went off taking pictures of my wedding dress, shoes, and candid shots of my bridal party getting ready. When the wedding ceremony began, they both didn't miss a beat. Capturing moments of nervousness, joy, love, excitement, and the celebration of family of friends. The photo book was elegant, beautiful, yet captured the island vibe we were looking for. Also, the downloadable images it a breeze to share via social media so the rest of our family and friends could virtually enjoy our wedding too. Ed Carlo is worth every penny and truly an investment. And his service doesn't end there. It's 2015, nearly 2 years since the wedding and I contacted him because for some reason I was unable to access the photos I downloaded onto my computer. Might be because my MAC is older. Carlo resent me the link to download my photos and I am downloading them now. I am thrilled he still had our photos on file, otherwise the rest of the memories that were not included would have been lost forever. **The only IMPORTANT advice I have for newbies is to: 1) Make sure to allocate 3-6 hours for the shoot. It takes time to get great shots but it'll be worth it. 2) EAT! Make sure to eat something beforehand and bring easy to eat snacks + water during your shoot. Trust me, you need stamina to be a model. Who would have thought? I'll post pictures so you could see some of his work. Enjoy! read more

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I did a photoshoot with Ed for my portfolio - I'm brand new to modeling, and he was patient, kind, and super helpful. I left feeling more confident than when I started, which I did not expect. He was thorough and prompt in sending over the photos and editing. Ed is very talented and I am so lucky to have worked with him - the agencies loved his photos!! Above and beyond. Thanks, Ed! read more