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Fotogenic Studio

5.0 (71 reviews)
Closed • 2:00 pm - 7:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Pet photography

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Family portraits

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Tiffany P.

My boyfriend and I came to Fotogenic Studio for our anniversary photoshoot and had a great experience! We chose the 30 minute couples session, which was $100 at the time (I noticed they've since updated the price to $120). The session went by SOOOO quick but we ended up taking a total of 114 photos! A helpful tip: screenshot some pose ideas beforehand so you have something to reference during the shoot. It really helped us make the most of our time although I wish we had more time to take more solo shots :( We received our photos via AirDrop right after the session. I love the quality of the photos! As part of the package, you also get two large prints and two small prints. They also have a promo where you can get an extra 5 minutes if you leave a Yelp review!

Kayla C.

We had a great experience here! My husband, our small dog, and I came in to take some photos and everything was so easy and fun. The staff was friendly and helpful! The staff member took the time to show us how everything worked, helped set up the photo station, and explained how to adjust the cameras and lighting if we needed to. They also had some cute props available which made it even more fun. We really appreciated how smooth the whole experience went. We had a great time and would definitely come back again. I'd absolutely recommend it to any of our friends looking for a fun photo experience!

Kristine G.

We gifted our parents with a family portrait session and had a great time! We opted for the 30 minute group package and we were excited that it included one pet. Very simple and straightforward process. We will definitely be recommending their studio to friends and family!

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Veronica R.

The staff was super accommodating staff. Taking your own pictures takes away a lot of the pressure and makes it an enjoyable experience. They have so many awesome props and the pricing is fair. We took 242 pictures in 50 min. The quality of the pictures is amazing. When you arrive they show you how to use everything and stop your time if you need any help. We had such and amazing experience We're thinking of coming back to take family pictures.

Such a great find! I appreciate that it's pup friendly. The front desk person was so welcoming and helpful. I did a 30 min session and it went by quickly. That was the perfect amount for me. It was about a little over $100. Perfect for our holiday card! Will totally make this an annual thing!

Clarity C.

Really good self camera studio with great value for the price, photos turned out very well. I used the session to take professional photos for LinkedIn and applications.

Melissa C.

super awkward when it comes to photoshoots? Fotogenic has your back with their self photoshoot studio! i absolutely love the fact that i can be extremely comfortable in front of a camera because it's just the camera and i in the room! i suddenly had a boost in confidence when i was taking photos. my bf and i wanted to do the colored backdrop - DUO package which was 20 minutes of photos, 5 minutes of photo selection, and you get two big photos & 2 small photos of four photos of your choosing. i loved that you can also get all digital copies of your images taken during the session by writing a google review. they have multiple chairs and props to select from to take your perfect shot. i genuinely think this is a great option for family photos and any activity just for fun!

Friendly staff member. Easy to understand. We were in the White Studio room with the family package. Loved the options of spotlight and RBG. Such a fun session! I highly recommend setting up your shot list prior to your session especially with children. That is the only way we were able to cover the shots we wanted. :)

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Fotogenic is super professional and easy to navigate! I love having the different color backdrops. 10/10 would recommend!

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Awesome picture quality. Ease of booking and near our home. Prices are reasonably priced .

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Vicky was very accommodating. Loved the photo set, nice selection of props and stools. Room is also large group friendly. Would recommend!

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Tiffany is not only a FANTASTIC newborn and family photographer, but she is also an INCREDIBLE…read morewedding and engagement photographer... My obsession with Tiffany started when she captured our engagement photos in Moss Beach.  I had a specific picture I had envisioned and obsessed about, and like a bad client I didn't tell Tiffany.  When I got back my pictures, there it was!  I knew from that day on I would never use another photographer. When it came to us picking a photographer for our destination wedding in Palm Springs, I felt a gravitational pull towards Tiffany, and she didn't disappoint.  She made the booking portion very simple and easy.  I sent her a list of shots we wanted and she pretty much captured everything I could even think of, and more.  She leaned into our moody "old Hollywood" look.  She worked our 200+ wedding like she'd been doing it for decades.  She works with light like a master artist.  What comes out at the end will absolutely blow your mind.  And on top of it all, she's a lot of fun to work with and makes you feel so comfortable.  I honestly wanted her to stay the entire wedding as a guest because I felt so close to her after our journey together. .... And thank God she has a sense of humor because when I wanted to do a funny gender reveal, newborn shoot for our new puppy, Frankie, she was all in!! She was even able to swaddle our 9 week only puppy! My husband actually said, when we were looking to book a photographer for our wedding, that he only wanted to work with Tiffany.  That's when I knew she would be apart of our lives forever.  I'm pretty sure 99.9% of the pictures framed in our house are all taken by Tiffany.  Tiffany captures the stuff that dreams are made of.  Thank you Tiffany for being apart of our big moments and giving us the greatest gifts, our memories live and in living color (or moody and in black and white when the occasion arises).

Just got our photos back from Tiffany and I am blown away! Tiffany made our family photo shoot so…read moreeasy and fun, which is no small feat when trying to get family photos with a little one and a dog! We'll definitely treasure all of the moments she captured and can't wait to work with her again!

Beauty And The Cutie Portrait - 2022 Holiday Photo Sessions

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We had a great experience with Chung! We had a mini-session at Washington Park and one of our young…read morekids was less than cooperative. Chung was very patient the entire way through and spent some extra time with us to ensure we got the photos we wanted. Reviewing the online gallery and making our selections was also super straightforward, and we're very happy with our photos this year!

We had our family pics taken in SF with our two little ones, ages 3 and 1. My husband left a nice…read morereview but I also wanted to share my honest feelings as well. We got a few really nice photos and overall had a good experience. He also made us a little video that we weren't expecting, which was a nice extra. I do wish there had just been a little more direction with the kids. With two little ones, it was hard to get them to smile and look at the camera while also trying to do the same myself. He tried calling their names to get their attention, but that doesn't always work with little kids, so I was hoping for a little more playful interaction to help get natural smiles. I think I was just expecting more from someone who specializes in family photography. We did some walking shots that I think turned out the best, and I wish we had done more photos like that. We were hoping for more of those natural, candid moments versus just the posed ones. We probably could have communicated that better beforehand, but I was also hoping to trust him to help guide us and capture how we truly are as a family. Overall, we got some photos we really liked and appreciated the thoughtful video. With a little more interaction and direction with the kids, I think it could have been an even better experience!

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Brenda is BY FAR the best family photographer!…read more Her energy and enthusiasm is extremely comforting, especially when trying to wrangle kids under the age of 5. During our photo session, my wife and I were worried about our youngest son and whether or not he'd listen to us during the photo session. Our hopes were to get ONE photo of all of us together that we could print in our home. To our surprise, Brenda was able to capture over 50 AMAZING photos of all of us. We were completely shocked at how she was able to capture our children's personalities so effortlessly and with such patience and understanding. We couldn't be happier with our experience and plan on using Brenda for ALL of our family photo shoots!

Where to start…read more... We are beyond thrilled we found Brenda! We started our journey together over a year and a half ago with a maternity photoshoot, which was not only was a lot of fun but she she takes the most flattering pictures!! Which I'm sure other mother to be's can appreciate! No one is feeling glamorous at 36 weeks pregnant, ha! However each and every picture was perfection. Not to mention her editing skills are incredible. Fast forward, we had 4 additional sessions with our son, where she was able to capture his little / big personality. The pictures exceeded our expectations in every way possible, and give us great memories to remember his first year of life! We are now expecting our second child, and without a double Brenda will be there to capture the next milestone for our family. Brenda is talented, caring, and has a true passion for her craft! We love her!!

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