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    Stephanie H.

    Ken was the perfect addition to my birthday party! He was able to capture all of the requested photos including details, posed, group, solo, and candid shots. I love the variety of pictures I received in my final album. There's a nice mix of posed and candid shots and black/white and color photos too! The party was held at night in a dark room with a bright LED sign, making it hard to capture good photos on your phone. Ken's photos stand out and was able to capture the event perfectly. Not only is Ken a great photographer, he was also super friendly and had great energy. Everyone loved having him there. Highly recommend!

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    Bobby B.

    Ken is the greatest photographer in the Bay Area hands down. His knowledge of photography and his artistic eye is something to behold. He does more than capture events. He transports you with his work and he provides value with timeless compositions. His work speaks for itself but Ken's character is what separates him from the pack. He is one of the most down to earth, genuine, and truly kind individuals you'll ever meet. If you're lucky enough to work with Ken, you'll gain a lot more than an extensive photo album. You'll gain a genuine artist who cares about your needs, and you'll want to keep working with him over and over again. The man is a genius but he's too humble to admit it. Can't praise him enough. Work with Ken Hamel Photo and see for yourself.

    We worked with Ken for our new business venture. The photos turned out amazing, and the turnaround time was quick. What really stood out is how well Ken understood our business and target audience, ensuring the images aligned with our vision. The shoot was comfortable and relaxed- he made posing feel easy. He has an editorial eye! Highly recommend and look forward to working together again!

    Noel M.

    We hired Ken for a brand photoshoot for our business and we couldn't have asked for a better turnout. His work is flawless, and he is super easy to work with. We reschedule our photoshoot once due to weather and he was very flexible. Highly recommend!

    Jenny P.

    Ken is our go-to event photographer! He is not only a professional, but he is also personable and easy to work with. We've worked with him for 2-3 events now at Labelbox, an AI tech start-up based in San Francisco. Employees now recognize him as a familiar face, which makes them immediately feel at ease. From event details to candids, he recently captured joyous moments at our annual company awards night. You can trust him to show up prepared and come out with quality work for your next event!

    Melissa F.

    Highly recommend! If you're on the fence about hiring a photographer for your event... just do it! Especially with Ken you will not regret it. I'm so happy I hired him for my baby shower. I've had experiences in the past with others where I would need to wait a long time for photos, and it kind of took the joy out of the moment for me... with Ken we received our photos immediately and it really made it so much more with it. He's also personally so awesome to work with and brings the best vibes. I'm happy I came across his work and he's for sure my go-to for all future events. 10/10 experience

    Ken is truly truly a talented photographer!! He is able to capture the most special moments and intimate details at any event! I am so impressed by every photo Ken has taken- his artistic eye is proven within his portfolio. Ken's customer service is superb- professional and quick responses. He is such a kind-hearted yet fun person which makes him so easy to get along and work with! Ken is especially great for clients like myself- who may be shy around cameras! He made me and all my guests feel so comfortable and his energy was so positive to be around! I can't wait to work with Ken again in the future, and would highly recommend anyone else to as well!

    Jeremy M.

    I recently had the pleasure of working with Ken for my first professional headshot. It was important for my career to get some quality photos but had no idea what that entailed. I was nervous and honestly just let him take the reins. He immediately put me at ease as he knew exactly what I needed and included some fun banter and nice background music. We took a lot of photos with various poses, I didn't even expect to have so much fun and now my mind is swarming with ideas on how useful they could be for multiple scenarios. I couldn't be happier. His editing, studio and shots were phenomenal. On top of that his cool and calm personality was the cherry on top 10/10. I've already recommend Ken to a friend!

    Kevin D.

    Ken and I met a couple of years ago when we were playing pick-up basketball at a local park and he told me he is a photographer. I had the pleasure of hiring Ken Hamel as my first-ever photographer to take my business headshots! Ken, I'm incredibly grateful for the stunning business headshots you captured, marking the first step in my real estate journey. I couldn't be happier with the results--they truly exceeded my expectations. The entire experience was seamless and joyful, making my first-ever photoshoot an unforgettable one. I'm already looking forward to working with you again on future projects such as open houses, private events, and closing day (Key Day) with my real estate clients, so they can forever cherish the moment they become homeowners. Thank you so much!

    Ken did an amazing job for my 40th birthday party! Super top notch professional service; from booking, services and timing delivery of photos along with him having a great spirit...Very well executed! Me, my friends and family will definitely book with him again! Very much so appreciated!

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    I have booked with Eversnap twice already (and about to book again). I started hosting murder…read moremystery parties for my birthday two years ago and found Eversnap online. Both photographers were very quick in providing the edited photos, and I have had a great experience both times. In 2018, my photographer was Ross, and right off the bat, he's good at communicating with me (especially since I had booked about three months in advanced). He was prompt and very professional. He was very good in balancing out candid and posed shots. Even though I was the birthday girl and had the most shots, he was really good with making sure every guest I had were represented enough in the photos (I had less than 20 guests). What I especially liked about Ross was there wasn't a lot of idle time, and he was really good with taking every opportunity and catching the right moments. In 2019, my photographer was Madeline. She was great as well, especially with balancing out candid with posed shots. Her photos were very well edited and she got to capture a lot of awesome moments! My only tiny complaint about her is that in comparison to Ross, she seemed to take a lot less photos and spent plenty of times just sitting there. For comparison, Ross gave me about 230 photos, while Madeline only gave about 170. Regardless, her photos were great, so I can't complain much haha. I will continue to use Eversnap in any events I host because it's super easy to use. I also like the flexibility of paying 50% of the price upfront, and 50% after the event.

    Summary : Avoid this internet based FAKE company and get a real photographer ! You will thank me…read morefor the advice. HORRIBLE COMPANY and PATHETIC SERVICE. Details: Came up with some excuse 1 hr before event. Terrible service. It was our sons First birthday. Totally ruined the event. They charged my credit card promptly during booking but finally didn't deliver the service. I have never seen such a pathetic service before. I think most reviews are fake and the company is paying some people to get the five star reviews. All kinds of idiots are starting companies and ruining life for others. They have the brains to setup everything ( booking, advertisements...etc) to get money but don't even have a backup camera person. These idiots don't have a contact phone where a real person answers. it takes day's before they respond. what am i supposed to do right in the middle of an event if Photographer doesn't show up and there is nobody to talk to? all brains to get money but none for real service. Amazing what extreme greed can do.

    Tangram Studio Photography

    Tangram Studio Photography

    (271 reviews)

    What a wonderful experience we had with Ted and Katie! This is our third child, if we had known…read moreabout them earlier I would of done my other newborn photoshoots with them. The studio is clean, inviting and spacious for my family. It also has a comfortable area for baby feeding and diaper changes. The best part is the next door play area, so the other children can be busy while they wait. Ted and Katie are extremely patient and were easy to work with. I'll definitely be going back. I would 100% book them if you looking for a photoshoot!!

    We decided to do a cake smash Photoshoot for our baby's 1 year birthday. After seeing the many cute…read morecake smash backgrounds that Tangram Studio had, we decided to book with them! Ted was very responsive and we were able to book an appointment for the following week (we took a day off in the middle of the week). We also decided to do the add on for family and pets. I LOVE that there's an option to include our furry family members! As much as I tried to plan ahead and get to the studio in time that day, my baby decided to fight his nap that morning. He eventually fell asleep.. but way too close to the time we had to leave. I reached out to Ted ASAP to ask if there was flexibility to push the photoshoot back a bit so my baby could take an hour nap so he's less likely to be fussy during the photoshoot. He had another scheduled shoot after ours but was flexible for us to come a bit later than scheduled which I was very grateful for! When we got to the studio, the cake smash background was already set up! The studio was so clean! There was a room for us to change the baby and put all our stuff in - there was also a changing table and diaper pail in there! Ted and his assistant were so great with our dogs and baby! They were patient and knew how to get our baby to laugh and look at the camera. There were a few times where I was ready to give up because handling a baby and two dogs for a photoshoot was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be! Ted was so patient with them and continuing to try his best to take the perfect shot for us. I really appreciated that because there were some amazing photos we would have missed out on if not for Ted! Cleanup was super easy - we brought wipes to wipe our baby down and then took him to the bathroom to do a quick rinse before leaving. I was surprised that we got our proof gallery two days later! The unedited proof gallery pictures were honestly high quality and I would not have known they were unedited if they didn't tell me! We received our edited photos 2 weeks later. I was so happy with the fast turnaround time! I asked Ted if he could fix my hair in the family pictures and he was able to do so for me (thank you!!). I'd absolutely come back for another photoshoot in the future and would highly recommend Tangram!

    Toanven Photography - Sparklers Exit Kiss :)

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    Blossom Valley

    Looking for a photographer to capture your big moments, who makes you feel comfortable and beyond…read moreeasy to work with ? You have to work with Toanven Photography because you will not regret it at all and get everything you want and more!! Toan and team are the absolute very best - worked directly with Toan, Martin, Trieu, and Michael and all very professional and super easy to get along with! We used Toanven photography for our engagement photoshoot / pre wedding , church wedding ceremony at St.Jarlath Catholic Church and civil wedding at Nella terra cellars. Also used their videography services which was also really great. When looking for a photographer , we wanted to make sure that our photographer is easy going, can help guide us and has experience with our venue. I discovered Toanven photography because my best friend used their services for her wedding and after finding out Toan had lots of experience at Nella Terra we knew we had to meet him. On our first zoom call Toan was beyond welcoming and excited which made us excited. He made us laugh, made us comfortable and answered all of our questions and broke down the whole process. Before the wedding Toan helped us better plan our timeline for photos and took his time to understand what were the "must have photos". He gave us alternatives on how we can still get pictures with others and saving time. His advice on a family shot list was super helpful as well. On wedding day Toan was just the person I needed around me with all the craziness of wedding day. His personality bring calmness and he is quick to think if a photo location doesn't work well for the lighting - he found better positioning and areas for the photos the look flawless. Beyond helpful when it came to posing, how to stand , where to look and capture all the right angles. Lastly, Depending on the package you go for, you will get a set number of edits photos and our photos were so amazing it was hard to reach the number of edits we can use. That says a lot about how the quality of the photos are and how they already shine! So reach out to Toanven photography, I promise you will love every moment!

    If you're looking for a photographer who really knows his craft, Toan at Toanvenphotography Studio…read moreis that guy. Came through his studio by Branham & Almaden and instantly felt like I was in good hands. Super chill, calm, and professional -- no ego, just pure passion for what he does. He's insanely dialed in with angles, lighting, and composition. The way he sets up shots and makes small adjustments shows how much detail he pays attention to. Nothing feels rushed, everything feels intentional. What really stands out is how comfortable he makes you feel in front of the camera. He gives clear direction without overdoing it, and somehow brings out your best look naturally. His eye for detail is next level -- from posture to shadows to background, he doesn't miss. You can tell he's someone who takes pride in his work and actually cares about delivering high-quality results, not just "getting the shot." The final photos came out clean, sharp, and professional -- honestly exceeded expectations. If you want someone who's skilled, patient, creative, and genuinely invested in making you look good, Toanvenphotography is it. Bay Area hidden gem for sure. Highly recommend.

    GoodEye Photography

    GoodEye Photography

    (270 reviews)

    I worked with Chris for my surprise proposal at Carmel/Soberanes Trail, and I truly can't say…read moreenough good things about him. From the very beginning, he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He provided clear, detailed instructions on how to reach the location and shared helpful tips--like sending him our live location and a selfie in our proposal outfits so he could easily identify us. That level of preparation made the entire experience feel seamless and stress-free. What really stood out was how thoughtfully he planned everything. He made sure the spot was free of crowds and blended in perfectly as a "nature photographer," which kept the surprise completely intact. On the day of the proposal, Chris was punctual, professional, and incredibly patient. He spent about an hour with us, capturing such beautiful, genuine moments--all with a warm and friendly attitude that made us feel comfortable throughout. He also delivered the photos promptly, and the quality exceeded our expectations. One thing I especially appreciated was his integrity. Even though his pricing had increased between the time I booked and the actual shoot, he honored the original rate without hesitation. That says a lot about his character. Overall, I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking to capture a special moment. He played a big role in making our day unforgettable.

    Chris was extremely professional and easy to work with. He help me plan an engagement photo shoot,…read moreand gave suggestions on what usually works well. He was upfront about all pricing and logistics. On the day of the shoot he was well prepared, and the shoot went off without any issue. He sent a few photos the next day, and the full set after 5 days. I am very pleased with how the photos turned out. I will cherish these photos for the rest of my life.

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    Kushboo took my daughter's senior pictures this year. My daughter was very picky and was looking…read morefor somebody who would catch movement and life in the pictures. After looking at many portfolios online, we reached out to Kushboo and had a conversation. She answered all our questions, provided input on the outfits that my daughter had chosen, and suggested locations based on my daughter's wishes. She even visited the locations and took a video for us a couple days before to make sure that the current conditions of the location matched our expectations. She was prompt and made my daughter feel at ease. She had set poses that she wanted my daughter to do, but also allowed time for playful moments. We had such a hard time narrowing down the options to 15 finished photographs. I'm so happy with the experience and the work. Highly recommend

    I recently did a mommy & me photoshoot with Khushboo and had a wonderful experience! Khushboo was…read moreextremely communicative, patient, and understanding throughout the whole process. She even provided outfits for me and my baby so we didn't need to think about what to wear. I appreciated the thought she took into making us feel prepared before the photoshoot, as well as her patience in helping us choose the perfect photos during the editing process after. She is a talented photographer and her photos came out beautifully! Highly recommend Khushboo for your next newborn shoot.

    Ken Hamel Photo - eventphotography - Updated May 2026

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