Loved my photos with Jay. He was super patient with my 3 month old and had great techniques to calm her. I wish I had done a new born shoot with him. He is also very responsive and helped answer my 20 questions. The background for his Christmas studio is gorgeous. We are looking forward to coming back to get more photos with Jay as our little one grows up. read more

Jay Tsai photographed our wedding in June 2009. He and his team were fabulous to work with! Upon meeting him half a year before, he was very friendly, open and very organized. You can tell he's very passionate about his work, and wanted only the best for us. Generally, when looking for a photographer, you want to make sure you like their style first and foremost. We felt that Jay was very consistent in taking great shots. He showed us his portfolio and a booklet of all the images he and his team took for a recent wedding. To us, there were no pictures that made us question his ability. Additionally, he was affordable and gave us way more than we expected. Jay set up a slide show during our reception that showcased photos he took in the morning and during the ceremony. It added a great touch to recap the day and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it. We received many compliments on his work. Now we can't wait to see the final results! I would highly recommend anyone looking for a wedding to photographer to at least contact him and meet to check out his work! read more

Jay and his wife Peggy photographed our wedding in August 2012. They were very professional and wonderful to work with. We were referred to Jay Tsai through another photographer. Jay was very responsive with our request for pricing and availability, and we met with him at his home studio to customize our own package. I requested to view a full set of photos from a wedding, and he promptly sent over a few galleries from recent weddings. Their pricing was in line with other photographers that I had contacted, and I liked how you could pick and choose items with a la carte pricing. I was sold after seeing their beautiful albums. On the day of the wedding, Jay and Peggy were warm, friendly, and great at giving direction since we were mostly clueless on what to do. Our bridal party commented that it felt like we were working with friends. Jay kept things on track with our schedule, while still being very thorough with photos. He also kept his calm when the snobby venue staff was giving us an earful about taking photos in the member's lounge (which was supposed to be off-limits). Oops! They are not the fastest at replying to emails, and our proofs were delivered slightly late. However, I didn't mind because I was so glad to be done with the wedding stuff that I just wanted to relax. Speaking of which, it's already November and I still need to pick the photos for our album... I don't know why they don't have more reviews! read more

As a creative director, I spend my days looking at photography. What I can tell you about Jay is that his photography is outstanding. He can make even the most boring corporate headshots come to life and his group shots are unique and memorable. His photos look more like Vanity Fair covers and less like the boring, stodgy corporate looks we have taken and retaken over the years. 100% recommend to everyone who really wants to stand out of the crowd with their headshots and corporate shots. read more

I cannot be more happy with our engagement photo session with Jay. Before meeting, we exchanged emails on ideas and locations I had in mind for the shoot. He brought to life our ideas exactly as I envisioned. Jay even came earlier to scope out some nice spots in the area. You can tell he is serious about his work and making his clients happy. Before the shoot, My fiancée and I joked about the awkwardness we would share when posing in front of the camera but Jay made us feel comfortable and thankfully gave us some direction. Thanks again Jay! I would definitely recommend him to anyone! He is one talented photographer! read more

Jay did an amazing job shooting our wedding photography this past August. He came highly recommended through a friend of a friend, who tipped us off that he is an up-and-coming photographer who can still be had for a very reasonable price. Jay is incredibly nice and super-easy to work with -- unlike many vendors, he is very conscientious about responding and maintaining good communication. And on the day of, he somehow managed to catch every key moment. We hands-down recommend Jay to any savvy bride out there. read more

After an extensive search for a photographer with great quality photos for our wedding, we came across Jay's website. From the beginning of our wedding planning to the actual day of our wedding Jay kept in touch, helped us brainstorm what we wanted and truly took the time to carefully plan our photoshoots. He is very knowledgeable with locations and really takes his time; he made us feel comfortable and we never felt rushed. The more my husband and family reviewed Jay's work, the more it all confirmed that we had found the right person. Jay was attentive, reliable, punctual, respectful, patient and had a unique eye for capturing every moment from our engagement shoot in San Francisco to our wedding day in Half Moon Bay. Yes, the price was a bit high but the quality of work you receive at the end is priceless and like no other. We just recently received our final wedding album and we were blown away with how beautiful everything was captured, it was just what we wanted. If you're looking for an exceptional and honest photographer in the San Francisco Bay Area, look no further. Jay and Peggy's work is unique and elegant, you will not be disappointed!! read more

Our wedding was on June 2009 and this is truly a long overdue review. Jay and his team were Awesome! On the day of, we had an extremely tight schedule along with many hectic events that's involved with a Chinese/ American wedding. To make matters worse, our wedding was in SF on Pride weekend. Even with those challenges, Jay and his team were extremely punctual, accommodating, flexible, and reliable. They were so easy to work with and yet still managed to keep us on top of our schedule. As for Jay's work, it speaks for itself...just visit his website or blog. He takes stunning pictures however doesn't charge an arm and a leg like most other wedding photographers. Thank you Jay, Peggy, and Margie for capturing every moment of our wedding so beautifully and vividly!!! read more

Jay Tsai and his wife (a cool photo team who are totally in sync with each other) are awesome photographers! I got to see them in action firsthand as a bridesmaid at a recent wedding. They were so calm, easy going, and organized. In fact, he was probably the only person keeping everyone else on track with the timeline, which it appeared like he memorized! The wedding itself was at times disorganized and at any given moment the groom, various groomsmen, or family members were missing (they arrived late or would wander off). The bride was upset at times, but Jay was so professional, flexible, and soothing during these moments. He was able to quickly work around these inconveniences and stay productive with non-stop photos and shots. He was directive when necessary, and provided lots of positive reinforcement during photo shoots. I would have loved to have Jay as my wedding photographer! Highly recommend him! I've heard about Jay from others as well who had worked with him, and they had nothing but high remarks to say about how easy/fun it was to work with him and how high quality his final results were. read more

Jay and Peggy Tsai shot our engagement session and wedding day. We love how professional they are and it's incredible to have two photographers instead of one photographer and an assistant. They work so well together and with their different visions, you get the best of two worlds. It's amazing that their story-telling photo is able to re-create our day to the family that didn't get to attend the wedding. Jay and Peggy and their special eyes and they capture your emotions and the moment without trying to pose you too much. I especially love how much time they would spend communicating with you prior to your big day and how organized they are. They really made us felt important. They started their day a little earlier than we had asked them to, that had really put me at ease. I also love how they pay attentions to all the details even the smallest details. They made sure we didn't miss a beat of our wedding when we saw the pictures. They are so great to work with on the day of that all of our bridal party had a great time laughing with them. If I can give them 10 star-rating, I woulda. Thank you Jay and Peggy for creating such a great memory for us and becoming a part of our life. read more

Jay and his wife Peggy are great Wedding photographers. We had seen their work in action prior to our wedding during a family members wedding a couple of years ago and were extremely impressed. What differentiates jay Tsai photography from the rest is their on site wedding slideshow where they select photos from your wedding ceremony and display it at the reception. I can't think of a better way to share your special moments then to have it shown on the day of your wedding. Not an easy task considering the turnaround is a matter of an hr or two, plus they are capturing moments at your reception too. Our guests and us (the bride & groom) really enjoyed the wedding slideshow at the reception. In addition, they are extremely professional and experienced photographers. we have a large family and they were able to direct family members to get a great shot. Once again not an easy task with large groups of people and something I feel a lot if photographers lack. the photographers being able to speak mandarin is a plus too. we had our ceremony at hakone gardens and jay knew of all the best places to take photos. Picture angles made the pictures turn out really professional. We are extremely happy with their work and have no regrets with choosing Jay Tsai. read more

Jay and Peggy make an awesome duo! They are super friendly and professional, and really make taking photos fun. Jay scopes out the area a day or so beforehand so he can maximize his time with you and always comes up with unique and fun poses. They took both our engagement and wedding photos and were referred to us by a friend who had used them for her own wedding (her friend had used them at his wedding). Very responsive to email, and they deliver excellent, high quality photos. I don't think they need Yelp reviews because word of mouth goes a long way; however, I was so pleased with them that I wanted to write a review to help out those who are in search of a great wedding photographer and haven't yet heard of Jay Tsai. read more

Jay and his team provided the photography services for our wedding and reception and they really did a fantastic job. We were very happy with the whole experience of working with Jay and his team and were very pleased with the pictures they shot. Highlights of the experience included: * The initial consultation was very low key and Jay did I nice job of learning more about our wedding plans, explaining his services and giving us a nice range of options to work with our budget. Also, it was readily apparent that Jay's team had a good understanding of both Asian and Western wedding customs. This was important to us since our wedding had elements of both. * Although we ordered one of the less expensive packages that Jay's company offers, they still went the extra mile for us literally and figuratively. They drove all the way down to Pacific Grove from the Bay Area (70+ miles) and also stayed an extra 30 minutes beyond what the contract called for. They did both this things without charging extra. * Their attention to detail was really excellent. The team did a great job of scoping the various locations of our Chinese tea ceremony, wedding and reception well before the actual events took place to scope out the best shots. I know this because I ran into them hours before our wedding checking out the location. Many of the guests at our wedding commented on how professional they thought Jay and his team were and how they managed to get pictures of everything without ever disturbing the event. * At the end of the day though, what really matters is the pictures and we are very happy with the results. Ultimately, the pictures are what sticks with you and our memories of our special day will always be enhanced because we have such beautiful pictures to remember all the details. In summary, Jay and his team were awesome and we have no reservations about recommending them. read more

Jay Tsai was our photography for our wedding on Aug 30th, 2008. He was great to work with, and our photos have turned out amazing. We had a multi-cultural wedding, and he was great with posed photos as well as candids throughout the day. He was open to suggestions, and yet, had a great list of photos he wanted to capture. He was never bossy, and worked well with both families. We had 3 sites, indoor and outdoor, including a banquet, and the photos were great. For the reception, he and his team (his wife!) put together a slide show from the photos from earlier in the day, and it was an incredible experience to see the photos (with effects and touch ups!) with my family, friends and guests from the actual wedding day! My family loved it. He was great to work with and I highly recommend him! read more

I can't believe there are only 2 reviews for Jay Tsai!!! Ok first and foremost: if you want the kind of engagement and/or wedding pictures that are not only gorgeous, but really capture that moment in time- all the emotion of it- then you want Jay Tsai as your photographer. He's professional in every sense of the word! Jay and his wonderful team, which includes his wife, Peggy, who is just as awesome, work incredibly hard to give you the most beautiful shots. Jay did my wedding and engagement pics. My husband's family and mine were so impressed that they all speak of having Jay for their future events. I even referred him to my friend who married soon after I did: and she was thrilled with her photos, which was no surprise! Jay will be my photographer for as long as he continues in this profession. One day, I plan to use him once again for family photos. Choose Jay! You'll be so thankful you did:) read more

Jay and his wife Peggy take amazing photos. They did our wedding in 2008, and to this day, we treasure the photos they took. They are very low key and do a great job of being "invisible" during the ceremony and the reception. And yet, at the end of the event, you will see that they have taken thousands of amazing shots, and you can't believe that they were able to seize all those hidden opportunities to take those images. I particularly liked their photos that were natural and spontaneous (which were most of our shots). They were able to capture the bliss that characterized our wedding (like I'm sure most weddings) so wonderfully and honestly. No stiff awkward smiles for them. When I look back at the photos, they really bring back all the beauty and happiness from the day. Peggy and Jay are awesome, and I would recommend them to anyone. read more

Jay and his wife were a great duo. They stayed longer than we paid for and were very easy to work with. He was responsive over email and got great pics of us, our guests and all our details. I have a "modern" family and he was great at working with all the different groups. read more