Joseph is a sweet, warm person, with an incredible eye - exactly who you want to photograph your wedding day. I trusted his vision from the start - I met Joseph through corporate lifestyle product shoots I was a part of with Oru Kayak. When my partner and I got engaged, I knew he was the person for the big day. He catches the magic light, never misses a sweet moment and has a cinematic way to capture the feeling. He and his team are organized, calm and flexible - so you can get through all of the group shots quickly. He's especially great with little kids. We would definitely recommend him! read more

We had such a great experience with Joseph the first time that we booked another photoshoot with him! Great communication every step of the way - from booking to day of, and with delivery of photos. Joseph was very thoughtful in recommending photoshoot locations, and also accommodating when I had to reschedule because of last-minute travel. The session itself was even more fun than the first time! Working with Joseph is like hanging out with a friend. He's so easygoing and we had a blast with him! Even in a location you've been to before, Joseph can find hidden spots for photos. We're planning to make family photoshoots with Joseph a tradition and have also recommended FATE Factory to several of our friends. read more

We absolutely loved how our photos turned out, and Joseph was fantastic to work with! It was a very cold, foggy and windy day, but with Joseph's expertise we made a last minute decision to change locations. He brought our photos to life through his creative vision and camera lens! We could not be happier with the photos as they are memories that we will cherish of our 20th wedding anniversary trip in San Francisco. read more

We're so happy we chose Joseph as our wedding photographer. He had great communication from the start and offered an affordable option that worked for our needs. He assured me he had taken photos at our church before and understood the lighting and rules of the church. The day of he went above and beyond. He has great energy, friendly and calming. I know the photos are going to be amazing! read more

I met Joseph through my partner. As soon as we began planning our wedding she knew we needed to reach out to him- and he truly did not disappoint. Upon just emailing him, I knew we'd met someone who not only does incredible work, but truly is passionate about what he does. His warmth, patience and ease made him a wonderful part of our already very special day. He was able to capture really special moments and our photos are beautiful- they truly capture the spirit of the day. I highly recommend! read more

We had such a wonderful time with Joseph at Baker Beach. Lovely weather and location. Joseph was very patient and flexible. When the original spot that he wanted to use was unavailable, he adapted and found other wonderful options. He was friendly, personable, and a joy to work with. The pictures all turned out wonderful and we would highly recommend Joseph to anyone else looking for vacation, engagement, etc. photos. I'm sure you'll have the same amazing experience! read more

We used Fate Factory for my sons 5th birthday party, a special event with 100+ guests. We needed photo and video and wanted to use one vendor, and luckily we found FATE Factory on Yelp! Joseph was great to work with before, during, and after our event. He was very kind and great around kids. His prices were reasonable and he paid attention to all the details during the party. Highly recommend! read more

We had a great time working with Joseph. He was very friendly and patient with our one year old during his birthday shoot at Baker Beach. Joseph has his own three year old so he knows how to work with kids and families. I would definitely hire with Joseph again! read more

Joseph has sent us the most beautiful wedding video that has completely exceeded all expectations. He captured every special moment from our big day and put it together perfectly to tell our story - it has brought everyone to tears watching it all play back! On the day of, Joseph was a joy to be around, making us laugh and ensuring we felt comfortable in front the camera. Our families have also commented that they did not even notice him there, he blended right in and was never a distraction to the guests during the various events. He is also a great communicator during the post-production process and since receiving the final videos, we needed more! He was able to edit additional footage for us (full ceremony and all speeches) with incredibly fast turnaround. We will cherish our wedding memories forever thanks to Joseph's amazing work. We would recommend Joseph to anyone and everyone looking for videography for your next event! read more

Joseph is a truly gifted photographer. He has an amazing eye for composition, his photos are fun, and he will give you a unique piece of art that you won't find with other photographers. This is my second time working with Joseph. Four years ago he shot photos of my daughter when she graduated middle school. We get so many compliments on them, and they are featured throughout our house. Now that she's graduating high school we jumped at the chance to hire him again. He is a real professional. He took his time to listen to her and work with her to capture her at her best. The results are just amazing. I can't recommend him highly enough! read more

Joseph was the perfect professional! He was easy to work with, had great suggestions when we needed them. He was able to take amazing pictures with any backdrop. I now know what it means to have an eye for photography! We couldn't be happier with our engagement shoot pictures. On top of all of this he was very responsive and excited for us! read more

I booked Joseph for an engagement shoot in San Francisco and boy did he deliver! My fiancé and I were going for a particular vibe that I thought would be difficult to execute, but he captured it all spot on. Joseph was very patient and helpful throughout the whole shoot and made us feel so comfortable and ourselves in front of the camera. He made sure that we knew he was there to help and added great input to our vision that worked out even better than we would have imagined! His professionalism and knowledge in his craft make it a no brainer that we will be choosing him for future photo shoots. The moments that Joseph was able to capture of me and my fiancé are beautiful and will be cherished by our family! read more

Joseph was awesome to work with! We booked a last minute multi-generation photo shoot and Joseph captured some great moments with our crazy family, including two fussy toddlers. I honestly didn't know what to expect since the weather wasn't cooperating and we picked a venue I had never been to, but under Joseph's direction he made us look great and the backgrounds were way better than expected. I've worked with documentary style photographers in the past, so I wasn't sure what to expect with Joseph, but I am so pleased and hope to use him again to capture our family as our girls continue to grow. read more

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We had initially scheduled photos at Chrissy Fields in SF. Several hours before the shoot we received a call that the shoot needed to be moved to the Palace of Fine Arts due to fog. Very pleasant photographer with amazing attention to personal details. Can't say it enough, he was very courteous and allowed for a few extra shots to capture some amazing sunset shots. Brandon, Ismaray and Baby Izabelle read more

First of all, my daughter's photos are stunning! Joseph is an amazing photographer and we are so glad we hired him for our daughter's Senior session. We are so happy with the end results and would highly recommend Joseph to everyone we know. He was clearly knowledgeable about where the best photo spots are to showcase the beauty of San Francisco and its most iconic landmarks. We had a late afternoon session and Joseph really knew how to take advantage of the changing light. Furthermore, he was very easy to work with and made my normally shy daughter feel confident and less awkward during her photo shoot. Our gallery is filled with so many beautiful photos that we will have a difficult time selecting just one for her yearbook. Thank you, Joseph! read more

Where do I even begin to describe my experience with Joseph and the fate factory? The whole end-to-end experience, from the initial discussion on the package to preparation before the event, timing on the same day, and post-event photos, everything went smoothly and was a pleasant experience. Joseph and fate factory promises to "feature art through exposure" aka F.a.t.e. and capture that one shot that can tell an endless number of stories. When I read about that, it sounded perfect match on what I was looking for in a photographer for our special event. This event was a significant event for us, and we needed someone who could capture the moment of traditional godh bharai with so many colors, emotions and small rituals but also show how we have adopted it in this modern world. Joseph captured every moment perfectly, making my wife the center of attention, which she was, and capturing small traditions that we and all guests performed. I am so glad we went to fate factory, as Joseph delivered on his philosophy and promise. He was highly cordial, gave his full attention to the ceremony, and captured every moment to create beautiful memories that we will cherish forever. He never rushed us, took his time and also adjusted as per our needs. I would hire him again and highly recommend him for any ceremony or event, specially the ones that matters most to you. read more

Joseph from the FATE Factory was such a joy to shoot with! We had so much fun taking photos and talking. It was my first time getting professionally photographed and I was a little nervous, but he made me feel super comfortable and relaxed the whole time! He guided me through different poses which was super helpful. It was really cool to get to know him and his background while we were in between photos. I cannot wait to see how the pictures turn out and if you need any professional photos taken, definitely book Joseph! read more

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I discovered Joseph with the FATE Factory on Yelp for my video and drone footage and am so thrilled with the results! Not only is a talented Bay Area videographer/photographer, he's such a pleasure to work with! He has a good eye for both the visual and emotional side of video. Joseph showed me some photos he's taken of his daughter and they seriously should be in magazines! Joseph seems like a really good guy who is passionate about his work and I'll definitely be recommending him to anyone looking for this type of video or photography! read more

Joseph is an amazing photographer! He helped us capture our surprise engagement and every photo was perfect. Planning a surprise engagement can be stressful but planning the photos with Joseph was so easy which was a big help! We had never done a photo shoot before and Joseph was great at guiding us but also letting us just be ourselves in process. The photos turned out great and I would 100% work with Joseph again and would recommend him to anyone in need of some great photos! Thanks again! read more

Talk about somebody who is doing what they are meant for! Joseph provided my girlfriend and I with the most fun and comfortable shoot! We were both nervous and he was nice and clear about what we should do. We both couldn't stop smiling after and kept commenting about how much fun we just had! That's how we felt BEFORE we saw our photos. They are so beautiful and fun that we have been smiling constantly since we saw them this morning!! Having this part of our life together and these sweet memories documented is beyond cherished! We are grateful for your amazing energy and your talent, Joseph! 11/10 recommend treating yourself to an amazing shoot in the Bay with this photographer! read more

Joseph was so much fun to get pictures taken with and a delight to work with! We contacted him as we liked his style of taking pictures - more in the moment rather than staged. He was quick to respond and flexible with us as we ended up booking on two crazy rainy days. Luckily, he was able to get us in on a nice bright sunny day and capture the bridge and my baby bump beautifully! Joseph was creative, efficient, and willing to work with us and we were able to get great shots. We had a blast getting into unique positions and walking on the beach through the water! Even though it was only an hour I feel like we got to be friends and had fun capturing the moment! The photos turned out great and our friends and family have raved about them. I am looking forward to working with him again in the future for all our other needs! read more

Joseph helped me with a surprise proposal and it couldn't have gone better! He was very discrete and incredibly professional. Connected with me several days before to confirm timing and location and he made sure to show up early on the day of to scout out the spot. My (now) fiancé didn't suspect a thing and Joseph captured a moment we'll cherish forever. After the proposal, Joseph led us through a photoshoot. We had never had professional photos taken before, so it was great to have someone experienced who could direct us with where to go, how to pose, etc. Great communicator, warm personality, and very easy to work with. 10 / 10 would recommend Joseph to anyone looking for a professional photographer! read more

Joseph is the only photographer I will ever trust with capturing our family photos. When my first son was born we stumbled and worked with a photographer who couldn't produce the quality we were looking for. Luckily a few years later we came across the FATE Factory on Facebook and their work was so amazing we decided to book a family shoot. That was 4 years ago and we've used him every year since. Joseph has an unparalleled passion for photography and camera gear. Point, shoot, print photographs are a dime a dozen in the Bay Area, but Joseph is so much more than that. He is an amazing photographer and also a master editor in Adobe which is what really pushes his work over the top. I've come across a lot of photographers in my day and I really haven't come across anyone who even comes close. All that said, his prices aren't just reasonable; their actually a steal. I've met photographers that charge well above Joseph's rates for a third of the quality. read more

We thank Joseph not only for his skilled efforts, but for his cheerful and playful personality. Joseph has incredible communication and was a pleasure to work with! We are awaiting our photos as they were only a few days ago, but just know that they will be excellent based off of the previews that we have seen thus far. Thank you Jospeh for capturing such a special day for us! We appreciate and highly recommend you! read more

This was our first time with Joe and he was Amazing. Made us feel comfortable and was really patient with our 2 year old son. Very kid friendly and always trying to make him laugh. Would highly recommend booking with him! read more

Joseph is an amazing photographer. I loved his personality and playfulness as he directed the shoot. It was so much fun and he captured awesome moments. I will definitely book him again in the future. The photos came out vibrant, colorful and fun. I'm so happy!! read more

This was our first family photo shoot and Joe was amazing. I was nervous at first but Joe made us feel so comfortable. We will definitely be booking with Joe again for future shoots read more

Joseph is a super nice guy and he was awesome during our shoot. Our shoot did not go as planned due to poor weather conditions, but Joseph went out of his way to take us to a different, but still amazing location. Joseph definitely exceeded all expectations. 100% would recommend! read more

Joseph was amazing! We had an amazing time on our photo shoot and loved the pictures he took of our vacation in San Francisco! He was on top of everything from the very beginning. Before our trip, he helped us pick a great location, taking into account what we really wanted out of our photography session. After we met up with him, we knew we were going to get great photos from the first shot he took. He had everything planned out and spent our time well. He was great with our rambunctious kids and knew how to turn that energy into some of our favorite pictures. The kids loved hanging out with him and felt like they were meeting up with a friend. After the session, Joseph delivered amazing photos very quickly. Overall, we were really happy we chose Joseph to take our photos, and we would recommend him to anyone who wants to take vacation photos in San Francisco! read more

Joseph was GREAT to work with! He made my husband and daughter feel comfortable during our photo shoot. It was a very pleasant experience.

Joe is incredible to work with. The first time we worked with Joe, my fiance hired him to capture our proposal and boy did he deliver in capturing every single moment of it. I didn't even notice him snapping pictures from afar. I've been able to relive our special proposal over and over through the amazing pictures and highlight video. It gives me chills everytime! Joe is great at making you feel very comfortable and captures all of the candid, genuine moments (which are my favorite). I usually feel awkward posing in pictures and hate when it feels forced, but with Joe, it's completely different! He's really great about directing you and positioning you perfectly, you end up looking and feeling like a natural model. He's a perfectionist, so he won't stop snapping pictures until he gets the perfect shot. He is so creative and talented in finding all of the right backdrops/scenery and the perfect angles. His editing skills are incredible, every picture looks like it could be featured in a magazine. I can't wait to find an excuse to get professional pictures done by Joe again, he is truly the best photographer to work with. I HIGHLY recommend him! His work speaks for itself! read more

Joseph is one of the most amazing professionals we have ever met. He was so good in communicating everything before the shoot and also during the shoot. We had a blast taking pictures and didn't even release how time flew by. We absolutely love his work ! Even for my fiance who is a bit shy, Joseph made him feel super comfortable. The pictures are fabulous and very candid :). Highly recommend Joseph for any photo-shoot and we will surely go back to him for more pictures in the future. read more

I am so glad my fiancé and I got to shoot our engagement pictures with Joseph! We usually have no idea what to do in front of a camera, and he was able to pose us and capture amazing shots! He also had great ideas for the background, and was accommodating to what we wanted and did not want to do. I recommend Joseph to everyone looking for a fun shoot in the Bay Area! read more

Joseph did an amazing job capturing the spirit of our family. Taking family photos with a toddler and a 2 month old could have been challenging but Joseph was patient, charismatic and made it effortless. We love everything about our photos and highly recommend him! read more