My husband and I are absolutely speechless at the breathtakingly beautiful and candid wedding photos Ramin shot for us in April of this year near Sonoma. Not only is the composition and overall "look" of the photos of the highest quality, but Ramin was also able to put two very camera shy people at ease immediately with his incredibly relaxed and kind personality, plus that witty charm. Ramin is a humble, kind soul who truly goes out of his way to deliver an incredibly easy experience with phenomenal results. When we were originally looking for wedding photographers, we had a bunch of high-end options available (coming from Los Angeles), but felt very saddened by the price tag and worried we would have to settle for less on the big day. Ramin made is absolutely possible to have the very best photo experience with all of the shots we dreamed of while at the same time working with our limited funds; in fact, we felt he severely under-charged us for these photos-- that is how wonderful they are, and so well-within our budget... Not to mention that it was his daughter's birthday on the day of our wedding, and he at no point in time made us feel rushed whatsoever or even mentioned it until he was leaving! Ramin's clients feel like an absolute priority while he is working with them. Lastly, the turn around on getting the photos, of which in our chosen package we were given full access and rights to downloading in high quality from a weblink, was incredibly quick! Within 3 days we were looking at the hundreds of lovely shots from our wedding, when many of my friends say it took their photographers weeks or even months to get them their shots! We could not be more pleased with Ramin and will cherish the photographs he has blessed us with forever. Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts, Ramin! read more

Joy and Youth - One of my favorites shots from our wedding, taken by Ramin in April 2018 - Event Photography Near Me

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I can't say enough kind words about The Marin Studio. My fiance and I met Ramin at a bridal fair looooong before our wedding and we immediately hit it off--he was so easy to talk to and his work really speaks for itself. On top of that, their pricing is a steal. You just can't find work of their quality at the pricing they offer. Period. Our engagement shoot with Ramin back in March was amazing (despite unexpectedly terrible weather). He totally rolled with the punches and made it work...and the pictures? FANTASTIC. In fact, we got our edited engagement pictures back TWO DAYS after our shoot. Yeah. TWO DAYS. Amazing. Theeeen, on the day of the wedding...we had selected a package that included both Ramin and Beth and they both showed up exactly on time with big smiles on their faces. They were like little, unobtrusive flies on the wall getting all of my requested detail shots! Beth spent the morning with the guys (and they all totally adored her and couldn't stop talking about how sweet she is) and Ramin stayed with the girls (he was equally adored!). Anyway, we, once again, had less-than-ideal weather...but they made it work! All of my family loved Ramin and Beth and still talk about them almost 2 months later. And, oooooh my goodness...the pictures. We got our pictures back about 2 weeks after the wedding and they are all absolutely gorgeous. We have amazing photos that we will cherish for a lifetime thanks to The Marin Studio. We are still blown away. Oh! And our photobook is absolutely fantastic too...it makes a lovely addition to our coffee table and we've gotten tons of compliments on it! :) BOOK THE MARIN STUDIO! You will love love love your photos, I swear!!! read more

My husband and I are so happy that we picked Ramin to photograph our wedding and engagement photos. He is an amazing photographer and really fun and easy to work with. We really enjoyed working with Ramin and his wife, Beth, during our engagement session, which was done in Salt Lake City, UT. It was so awesome to be able to schedule our session with them there, and we are grateful that they were willing to work in the freezing cold with us! During the wedding, Ramin was very attentive to us, making sure that we got the shots that we absolutely wanted. He also set us some cute shots of us together :) He even went out in the rain to get our first look setup. THANK YOU SO MUCH RAMIN! I cannot recommend you more and I can't wait to see our photo book. read more

We were thrilled with both our engagement as well as our wedding photos that the Marin Studio did for us this past year. Being both graphic designers and in a creative field ourselves, finding a artistic and unique photographer to capture our special day was the utmost priority for us. He met us for coffee and thoroughly went over our wants, needs and shared with us an impressive and comprehensive portfolio that we simply fell in love with for his creative aesthetic. We loved how Ramin and Beth were able to snap those moments when we weren't posing in addition to the more formal ones and it led to more candid and intimate shots. They both have a great eye for detail and finding usual ways to display all those tiny details I had been obsessing about for the past year. I would strongly recommend The Marin Studio for your photos. Their creative approach, easy going demeanor, fast turnaround, and overall great vibe led to a very relaxing and enjoyable wedding for us. read more

Like many other reviewers here, we booked Ramin as our wedding photographer, and we couldn't be happier about our choice. My mom and I first met with Ramin at a coffee shop to look at some of his work and discuss available packages / our personalities and talk a little bit about what types of photos we wanted from the day. He was extremely flexible and able to put together a package that would work perfectly for us! We both (my mom and I) liked him from the start, and I knew that my then fiancé and I would be comfortable and at ease working with him. Because my husband and I live in Hawaii and our wedding was to take place in California, most of our correspondence occured via email. His professionalism and timely responses to any and all of my questions or concerns put me at ease, and I knew after just a few emails that I would not have to give the photography element of our wedding a second thought or worry. The peace of mind that hiring him provided me was priceless! On our wedding day, he arrived on time and had "scouted out" some areas for us to take photos. My husband and I are not the most comfortable in front of a camera, but he put us both at ease, and it was actually very fun for us! There was a lot of laughing involved! I was not expecting that. He took great photos before, during, and after the ceremony, and he captured many special moments between guests and family members. By the end of our day, we felt as though we had another good friend at our wedding. Many of our guests even asked us if he was a friend of either of ours from college. When we told them that we didn't know him before hiring him, they couldn't believe it! He edited our photos in only ten days, and they are amazing. We can't wait to have another special occasion in our family so we can hire Ramin again! read more

Ramin and his wife Beth photographed our wedding in June 2013 in San Francisco. We also had the pleasure of working with Ramin in Oct. 2012 for our engagement photos. My husband and I highly recommend The Marin Studio! We feel so lucky for having selected Ramin and Beth. From the first meeting with Ramin to the wedding day, we were pleased with Ramin's responsiveness and professionalism. Ramin is great guy who is open to feedback and really listened to what we wanted. On the wedding day, Ramin and Beth showed up right on time, even a bit early. They got a lot of great background shots and immediately made everyone around them at ease. Our wedding day was cold and windy and they worked around it so graciously. Ramin even showed an act of heroism when he jumped over a fence to catch my veil that flew off and Beth kept me warm during our pre-wedding photos. Ramin was quick at turning around the photos and we received them within a couple of weeks of the wedding. Our photographs turned out beautifully and we have received numerous compliments from our family and friends. For the quality of service, product, and pricing, we feel that The Marin Studio was one of the best vendor choices we made. You will be very glad that you booked The Marin Studio for your event! read more

We definitely made the right decision to hire Ramin as our wedding photographer. All I wanted was one shot of us that was frame-worthy and we ended up with dozens. He was professional and calm despite challenges like rain (ack!) and a tight schedule which we appreciated since we were very anxious/nervous during the pre-wedding photos. Ramin got to our photo location early and scoped out lots of creative shots at the garden and really maximized our time there. And his efficiency didn't end after the reception was over--by the time we got back from our honeymoon 2 1/2 weeks later we already had our photos and CDs. Everything turned out much better than I expected and we're so happy with the pictures. I would recommend Ramin to any couple who wants contemporary, creative shots that capture the fun and spirit of the wedding and reception. read more

Sorry I didn't update sooner, but our finished product was excellent. We love our wedding photos and as a non photogenic couple, that's saying a lot. Ramin also travelled to shoot my sister's destination wedding because they loved Ramin and our photos so much. Ramin was amazing at this wedding too, in fact he felt like a fellow friend/guest and everyone loved him. He is professional, has a great eye and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer. read more

We loved The Marin Studio! Ramin proved to be professional, easy going and flexible. Everything we asked of him was completed promptly. We felt very comfortable meeting with him and being photographed by him. Our money was definitely well spent and we'd recommend The Marin Studio anyone looking for photographers. They are very adaptable to any crowd or couple. read more

If you're looking for a super nice, laid back photographer with an eye for capturing unique moments, Marin Studio is where it's at. We loved working with Ramin--he was a calm influence amidst the chaos of family. The photos are truly special and lovely. Highly recommended if you're looking for a more photo journalistic photographer who will not interfere with your wedding or make you do cheesy poses. Great for couples who have a clear idea about what kinds of photos they want. read more

We just got our photos back from our August wedding in Glen Ellen and all I can say is: perfection. We knew they were going to be really good as we know Ramin and his work, but they truly have blown us away. Not only is his work impeccable, but Ramin is incredibly easy to work with. He's responsive, takes initiative, professional and just as important -- very kind! Oh, and patient with my crazy family! We didn't want many "cheesy" shots -- just wanted to document the day in a realistic, yet beautiful and romantic way, and he did the best.job.ever. I can't recommend Ramin and The Marin Studio enough. You'd be lucky to have him on your special day. read more

Ramin did the photography for my wedding on August 13. Not only was he super fun to work with, his pictures were amazing. I HIGHLY recommend The Marin Studio! read more

We found Ramin through a simple web search of photographers in northern California, and I am soooo glad his studio came up in that search. My husband and I had a small destination wedding in Healdsburg, CA. We are both event planners for major fortune 100 companies. We have produced events all over the world both large and small. We have professional standards that, we often find, are hard to live up to. We expect the best from the people we work with. Luckily Ramin IS the best. We planned the wedding remotely from Los Angeles, where we live, and booked almost all the venue and vendors from the internet. (not a practice we really condone, but as "pros" we could sort out the options) I cannot say enough good things about Ramin. His professionalism is unmatched, and his artistic eye yielded some of the greatest photos. From the initial phone calls, to meeting at the venue during our site survey, (he even moved other appointments to accommodate our tight schedule) to the day of the wedding, Ramin was the perfect model of service and talent. During the wedding and the reception that followed he seamlessly and effortlessly moved from one location to the next taking amazing candid photos of our guests. They all remarked on how unobtrusive he was. His demeanor was always smiling and helpful. He was always happy to take any photo needed. If you are looking for a photographer for ANY event, look no further than Ramin. read more

Ramin did an amazing job for our wedding (weekend!), he photographed two wedding ceremonies, and our reception, and we couldn't be happier with the process and the finished products. We initially contacted Ramin after reviewing many of the photos on his various websites, we really enjoyed the photos, and his creative style. He brings a good bit of wedding experience to the table, making the planning process a cinch. He was easy to communicate with in the months leading to the event, very responsive, accommodating, and able to make great suggestions. On the day of the event he was amazing. In addition to capturing all of our favorite moments, he contributed to the events by suggesting some interesting and spectacular photos, making for some great memories. He also very creative in editing and post-processing shots, which really emphasize his skill. Bottom line is the Ramin is a true professional, and the work you see representing him is a true reflection of what you will receive after your event. read more

Ramin is a warm, friendly and understanding person with a great sense of humor. His wedding photography is professional, creative and shines with his strong intuitive connection with our wedding. My friends and family have given nearly overwhelming raves about our wedding pictures. Looking at them brings back so many happy memories! As part of an interracial couple, I was concerned that our skin tones might not be photographed well. Ramin did an exquisite job of photographing the many different skin colors represented on our special day. He will also go the extra mile to get your special requests, even, as my sister just told me, if he has to lie on the ground to do so! My guests pulled him into a group dance, and he not only danced with them, he told me he "had a blast" at the end. Working with The Marin Studio was a truly excellent experience. read more

Based on viewing his work through various sites and reviews we hired Ramim to photograph our wedding and could not be more pleased with his work. Ramin was wonderful to work with and very professional, he made us feel comfortable, and we are thrilled with his work. He captured every moment perfectly. Before the wedding, we met with him to get to know him and tell him about ourselves, we instantly connected. Less than two weeks after our wedding, we received a DVD with over 600 perfect photos. We cannot say enough good things about Ramin's talent and expertise. From the initial consultation to the wedding ceremony to the final product, Ramin provided an extremely high level of professionalism that exceeded our expectation and we whole-heartedly and without reservation would hire him again and continue to recommend him. read more

Ramin of Marin Studio is awesome! I used Ramin as the photographer for my wedding. From our first meeting my husband and I knew he would be our photographer, he was completely personable, had both modern and traditional pictures in his portfolio and didn't nickel and dime us. Our wedding was in late January 2011 and Ramin had the pictures up for viewing the first week of February, we had our completed album by mid-February. It was great to get these items early while all the moments were fresh in our minds. The results of his work were beyond great! We liked how Ramin took a traditional pose and made it modern. He took the time to scope out the sight of our wedding prior to the big day to get an idea of picture options. On the wedding day he was completely non-intrusive, I didn't even realize he was there, yet he got every important moment. He was able to capture some great intimate moments at the church between my husband and I, again I didn't even know he was taking pictures! We are so pleased with the memories Ramin provided to us via pictures, his pictures are unique and beautiful and he is just a great person who is easy to work with. If you are looking for a photographer your search can end Marin Studios is the best out there. read more