Words cannot express how grateful we are to have Benjie as our photographer for our wedding! Great…read moredirection and so accommodating when it came to poses and the flow of things. We also loved that he captured more than what I had originally listed. He came early and made sure he got the shots I asked for. The photos came out so beautifully! We were definitely blessed by his talents I would definitely book him again for future events! His photography style is timeless

Benjie did our engagement and wedding photos, and he absolutely killed it! We love Benjie so much…read morebecause of his attention to detail, his commitment to doing an amazing job, and his kindness. He truly is so skilled at what he does. He is so down to earth and although we may be shy with getting our photos taken, we felt so comfortable with Benjie. I absolutely love the photos he did for us and we continue to get so many compliments on them. We will seriously cherish the photos forever and are still in such awe of them. I can't wait to work with him again in the future!

Our experience with Joe has been stellar. He is very professional and communicative. This was our…read morefirst couples photoshoot. Joe coached us through all the poses and made us feel like pros. He was able to capture our important moments beautifully. Highly recommend.

Joe has done a fantastic job with our family portraits. He did suggest the right time to get the…read moreperfect lighting to our photos. And it was a quick session with a good number of pictures taken, Which helped our baby not get fussy. And the pictures were delivered on time , and they are brilliant .highly recommend!

I met Suszi of Shutter Divas when she photographed a show I was in. I loved her work so I asked her…read moreto do my headshots. Normally I am very tense and self-conscious in front of a camera, but Suszi is so good at getting me to relax and have fun that she is convinced I am a natural :) She understood very quickly the look and mood I was going for and there were many great shots to choose from in the end. The experience was so good that I went to her a couple of years later for another round of headshots, this time in her studio (the first shoot was outdoors), and the result was similarly awesome.

Fabulous photos - of individuals, of families, of parts of families. Suszi knows how to pick the…read morebest venues for the pictures, how to combine and arrange the groups in each photo, and delivers a wonderful set of lasting memories. One of my favorite photos is of my daughter, sitting amidst colorful balls, throwing some in the air - her smile makes me smile every time I see the picture. She also put together great pictures of my grandsons, sets of brothers and sets of cousins, that are displayed on bookshelves and the refrigerator, so I can see the boys even when I am not with them. Greatest of all is her patience in setting up photos of an entire family in various settings and groupings - these made for a book of memories that will keep forever.

Korina is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is lively, passionate and dedicated. My husband…read moreand I had Korina shoot our wedding and engagement photos on recommendation from a close friend. She was kind, and really helped bring out our joy in the photos she captured. Highly recommend her for anyone looking for a Bay Area photographer. She is a bargain and provided great customer service throughout our entire experience.

Coco is awesome!!!!!!!!!!…read more When we were researching wedding photographers, they all fell into three basic groups: Expensive+Awesome, Expensive+Boring, and Cheap+Boring. All except for Martinography! There's a whole new category of one: SuperAffordable+SuperAwesome. I am so sick of standard wedding photos. Boring colors, boring lines of people, and HOURS of boring standing around getting paired up with different combinations of the wedding party. Boo! I wanted tons of color, creative poses, and candid shots. Coco brought it! I knew she was special as soon as I saw the pix on her website, but it was fantastic to meet with her in person and look through her fun portfolio. A previous reviewer wrote here that "When Coco and I met, I instantly like her--I think its hard not to be magnetized to her passion and zest for life". That captures her in a nutshell. I'm going to make the same joke here that I made the whole time we were engaged: if I hadn't married Annie, I'm pretty sure she would have married Coco! Everyone at our wedding who met her told us what a delight she was, which is important. Photographers can be invisible or fun or both, but you don't want people telling you how off-putting or bossy or unpleasant your wedding photographer was to them. No worries here! She even took some videos with her camera, which I forgot was a possibility. Or maybe I just wasn't paying that much attention when we met because I had already made my decision. It was an incredible blessing though, because we had the most awesome wedding dance ever - we rickrolled the entire wedding, live - and the people who were going to record it had to leave early. And then it appeared on our wedding photo cds, along with video footage of our opening and closing and vows. (Clearly not as important as the DANCE....) Coco should be charging three times what she charges. We paid (ok, my mom paid as her gift) something around $400 for what was supposed to be three hours if I remember correctly, and Coco even stayed longer out of the goodness of her heart to capture our dance. But I didn't want to tell her she should raise her rates till after we paid! She has a day job in Silicon Valley and does the photography because she loves it so much. Why not just do what you love, is what I say! (I suppose she must love her day job too, but it's hard to imagine her in an office.) Magnificent! I am so glad that I found her through Yelp forums and so glad that we chose her.

Had a session with the photographers and I couldn't be happier. They made me feel comfortable and…read morewere open to suggestions. They are perfectionists who take their time and make sure you look your best without looking fake or too airbrushed. They also photograph for events like photo booths! If you're looking for professional photographers for your events or for personal photo shoots, contact them! They are amazingly talented.

Another great lesson on photographers work flows last night. Len started charging $10 just recently…read morefor what used to be free class offers. This was due to the large number of folks who signed up for each of his free class but failed to show up. There are a lot of flaky peeps out there who take up spots in class while others who really want to come to class and learn are put on the waiting list and do not get to come to the class. Charging a small $10 fee ensures only those who are serious about learning comes. And judging from last night, it worked! It is definitely worth every penny we paid as every time I learn something new and it does not make sense that he does not charge as he has bills to pay and he needs to make a living!! Now the class size is much smaller; there were only 6 of us last night, and each of us got to ask more questions and get more individual attention. Another great lesson on how to effectively manage your work flows starting from your camera to the organization and file structures on your computer. Most of us in class use Light Room so he focused more time on that. Len is definitely a great teacher and I especially appreciate that he takes the time to explain using examples and to make sure you understand each concept, as opposed to just rushing through his course materials without knowing if the class is really learning. (This is in contrary to another class I took at another guy's photography workshops.) He does not rush and is quite patient if the class is not getting it. He'll explain even in more details and using more examples. A couple months ago I also took his lighting workshop and learned about the basics of using strobe and even got some equipment from him for real cheap. I do not understand the one star rating from someone on Yelp. If you look around everyone gives a 5-star rating. What she described about Len does not sound like him at all. She must have got it on a wrong date, or went to a wrong address, or whatever. Note that once you get to the location, the door is sometimes close especially in winter time as the studio is cold. You can just go ahead and open the door as it is unlocked when he has a class. Len is a very nice guy and he has been in the photography business for at least 20 years. He knows how to work with and serve clients so this negative review looks very fishy. Anyway I found out he is going to teach a 6-week series on Light Room in which you will learning every module including the developing module. This is what I am looking for so I am looking forward to taking the class soon.

I've been going here as a model, working with different photographers, for years. I love the space…read morebecause there is a ton of different lighting options, props, a changing and makeup room separate from the bathroom, which is nice. Len and Scott are my favorite photographers there - they always make me feel welcome and confident, and perhaps most importantly, the pictures always turn out gorgeous. They are both super flexible and enthusiastic about any changes I want to make - they make me feel like I'm running the show! I have recommended the studio to my friends who have wanted to try modeling or just get professional shots done, and those that have gone have always been happy with their pictures.

To amazing elegance event planner Team you need a BIG SHOUTOUT…read more We are still in awe of the incredible job you did decorating for the birthday party! Your creativity, attention to detail, and passion for your work truly shone through in every aspect of the design. From the beautiful balloons to the stunning centerpieces, every element was perfectly executed. Your ability to bring our vision to life exceeded our expectations and made the party a truly unforgettable experience. Your dedication, professionalism, and talent are truly appreciated. You have a gift for creating magical spaces that make memories last a lifetime. Thank you for your hard work and dedication. We can't wait to work with you again! 5 stars and a huge thumbs up!"

Thanks to whole Elegance Event team for working with all our friends in giving us the red carpet…read morefeel for our recent Diwali Soiree. You guys are awesome and wishing you the best

Working with Annette and the Method 42 Productions team was just perfect! They spent many months…read moreensuring that our wedding reception hall was beautifully lit and decorated. The final result was perfect and the room felt magical. They have many years of event experience so helped guide and suggest different ideas during the planning process. They were responsive and polite and a delight to work with! I highly recommend them for all your event needs, both big and small!

I recently oversaw an event for the Professional non-profit I belong to. There is no way to…read moredescribe the incredible work done by Annette, Vark, Michelle and the rest of the Method 42 group. From underwater effects, black light chalk art, a dunk tank to the best "man/woman" eating shark you could ask for. They all go above and beyond what we asked for and made our event not only incredibly special, but unforgettable. Thank you!