My husband and I got married in September but we were having our wedding event last month. Our budget was pretty tight but I still wanted to have someone take some photos of us during the day, looking so pretty in our wedding cloths (our event was in the evening, and on a boat). So I conducted a search on Groupon where I came across Tariq from Koh Photo who was so nice, accommodating and easy going right from the start! We talked over the phone to set up the date, price and some additional details. We then started exchanging emails in order to pick a location that fits our personalities and wedding theme and we ended up choosing Old Poway Park. The big day arrived and we met with Tariq in Old Poway Park - he was on time (very important to me, since we were also on a tight schedule that day-I only took half a day off so had to make sure everything is going according to plan with no delays) and he was equipped with two cameras - one on each shoulder. My husband and I, not being used to the whole photo-shoot session experience, needed to warm/loosen up a bit and Tariq was great at helping us feel more comfortable and relaxed. He then lead us from one spot in the park to another, directing us (in a good way, cause we needed that) how to stand, where to look, what expression to aim for, etc... and what do you know - we were on our way! Every now and then, Tariq got excited about a good photo he shot, so he showed it to us on his camera and what can I say - every photo was more beautiful than the one he showed us before. At the end of our (awesome) photo-shoot session, we had a slight misunderstanding regarding the type of package (full vs basic-we got the basic, but since we didn't communicate that at the beginning of the session, it lasted as long as the full package would have been) we agreed upon originally (it's been more than a month since we first talked to when we met at the park) but Tariq was understanding and didn't make us feel uncomfortable - he accepted the payment, said he will check his notes when he gets back to his office, that it's all good and that we shouldn't worry about it. We wrapped things up deciding on a 'delivery' method for the photos (cd, dropbox, personal page on the website, etc...) and additional products we might be interested in (prints). So - we let it go, drove home, and got ready for the evening portion of the day. Two weeks later, I received a text message that our photos have been uploaded to the Koh Photo website, along with the URL and a note saying that we ended up with 76 photos (when in reality, the basic package includes less than that) and that we can choose 50 that we'd like to keep/get access to. The next day I sent Tariq a list of the 50 photos we've selected and he surprised us again saying - 'ah, forget about it, I'll give you access to all 76 - it's my wedding present to you' (THANK YOU!!). I am now awaiting our gorgeous photos to be uploaded to the Dropbox folder I shared with Tariq so we can then share them with the world :) Tariq - you were wonderful! It was a pleasure working with you - you're pleasant, easy to get along with, you're timely, you worked hard, you helped us choose a location that was perfect for us and you delivered amazing photos that we absolutely LOVE. We thank you for helping us making our special day even more special! (I'll reach out again when we need a pregnancy photo-shoot session *wink wink*) read more

Tatiana C. My husband and I were looking for a photographer for my maternity session and are so happy to have found Tariq on Kohphoto.com --- We knew right away after looking at my friends family portrait pictures that Tariq has a great eye, so we decided to choose his services after being referred. He was super flexible with organizing the location and date which was incredibly helpful.. The day of the shoot he arrived on time with his studio gear that he set up in our home for some indoor glamour shots and then we headed to the beach. The outcome of the photos were better than expected! We were so thrilled with how the photos turned out, and how much fun we has during the shoot, that we decided to book him for a newborn shoot when our little one is born! His good character and his professionalism made us feel very comfortable. He wasn't kidding when he said he was a perfectionist :) read more

Kohphoto is by far one of the best photographers you'll ever work with. Tariq is very creative with a great eye and he works hard to bring out your personality. Not only will you be comfortable and relaxed when shooting with Tariq, but you will also have a blast! By the end of the shoot you'll be looking forward to seeing you're amazing photos! My photos came out perfect! He also takes the time to ensure that your photos are processed perfectly! I would highly recommend signing up for a shoot with him! read more

Big shout out to Tariq, owner of Kohphoto. We booked him for our wedding and he really wowed us. From beginning to end he went above and beyond to make sure everything went the way we wanted. We were so anxious to get our pictures back from him and when we saw them it was way more than what we had expectations for. He basically gift wrapped and personalized our package and we could tell he spent time on it. When someone genuinely LOVES what they do you see it in their work. Tariq genuinely loves photography and that's what makes him so great. We were absolutely so grateful we found him. Thank you Tariq for the amazing job you did!! read more

See all

Tariq was fantastic! I found him on yelp and contacted him to schedule a session for my graduation photos. He responded quickly and we booked a date for the appointment. He threw in a lot of extras for me at no extra charge i.e. more time and photos. The photos were amazing, exactly what I wanted. He was also really quick to edit them for me knowing I needed them as soon as possible. He made the session very comfortable by helping me with poses by showing examples on his phone and pointing out spots that he thought would make for a good picture. I would totally recommend him you can tell he really cares about his customers and wants you to be happy with the product. I couldn't be happier! read more

Kohphoto - Session Photography Near Me - San Diego, California

See all

I had the pleasure of letting KOH Photograph me and a group of my girlfriends while we were in the San Diego area celebrating my BFFs birthday! Tariq Was super helpful and extremely accommodating with our tight schedule. He put all the girls at ease and we had a great shoot. Most importantly the pictures turned out amazing! I would definitely recommend If you are in the San Diego area and would like to have some memories captured!! read more

We had an amazing experience photographing with Koh photo.Our photographer Tariq is great at his job.We were a party of 8 including 2 toddlers who were really tough to handle but Tariq was very patient and nice and the photos turned out to be candid and really awesome. Very Happy with the session and the photos read more

Tariq was incredibly helpful and accommodating for my family. We do not live in San Diego and he made every effort to fit us into his schedule and create a beautiful mini-session for us on the beach. He is very polite and professional. We will definitely keep his contact info handy then next time we visit and want some more family photos. read more

He converted my 8mm old films to DVD Excellent quality and background music Highly recommend this gentleman. read more

Long overdue review. Tariq is an amazing talented photographer and I'd recommend him to anyone. I give him 5 stars for his service and finished photos! He is very personable and took his time posing us during our engagement photo shoot at the beach. Our family and friends were amazed with the quality of his work! Thank you Tariq for capturing such special moments!!! read more

Found Koh photo on Groupon. Not sure how I settled on this one since there were several Groupon photo listings, but very glad we did... I reached out via text, picked a location to meet, made appointment for 3 weeks out... Tariq was timely and very generous with his time. Super cool guy and made us very at ease for our family pictures. Oh by the way, the photos were amazing... very glad we stumbled on this via Groupon. We will definitely reach out directly for future occasions. Thanks again Tariq! read more

I booked Tariq for my MBA graduation ceremony and i am glad i did. He was super cool and produced a great set of photos out if the event. It was sometimes dark in the hall, but he cleaned up the photos and made them look really nice. He suggested a lot of locations and poses when i was outdoor with my family after the ceremony and we took a bunch of really cool pictures. I definitely recommend him for any occasion. The guy is totally cool and friendly. He sent me a link to my photos online and then met me to give me a dvd with the originals, and framed print! And a nice card congratulating me on graduating. I would book him any day if i needed a pro photographer. You should too. read more

Kohphoto is very pleasant to work with. I truly enjoyed my photo session with them because they truly listen to your ideas to innovate artistic shots that meet your visions. The outcome of my photos were absolutely flawless. I found myself obsessing over the editing and angles. I would highly recommend my friends and family to hire Kohphoto to capture their smiles. As a photographer myself, I am very picky about the work of others, and Kohphoto surely met my expectations :) read more

I love my photos and I loved working with Kohphoto. Tariq was warm, friendly and best of all --- so fun to work with! Results are just as important as the experience, and my experience working with Tariq was great! read more

Tariq is an incredibly talented and professional photographer. He was very detailed and thourough. I highly recommend him to all of my friends and family for both personal and business photography! He captured exactly what I was looking for. He is friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. read more

Tariq is very nice! He made time for me even though he was busy. I loved my pictures and enjoyed being able to see them and share them online. He went above and beyond for us and I am very thankful we chose him to take our wedding pictures. Highly recommend!! read more

5 is not enough Stars for such a great Job That Tariq did for me and My Business. He is Professional , Punctual and a Knowledgeable Photographer and I definitely Recommend him to All my Friends and Family. read more

Tariq is awesome! My girlfriend and I spent lots of time looking for the perfect photographer for our engagement photo shoot. We contacted several photographers in the San Diego area, and spent countless hours reading reviews before we decided on Tariq. Leading up to shoot, I was in contact with Tariq on a daily basis to make sure that we were well-prepared for the shoot. Since I would be proposing to my now-fiancée, I wanted to make sure that we had all of the details squared away (when to propose, where to keep the ring, etc). Tariq recommended the perfect place and time; a beach setting in La Jolla during the sunset. On the day of the shoot, I contacted Tariq one final time to make sure he would be on time. Tariq was there ten minutes earlier than we had planned so that he could set up, but of course, we were running about 45 minutes late. I began to stress since my plan was to propose as the sun was setting. It was a race against time, but Tariq helped calm my nerves and assured me that we'd still have plenty of time to shoot before it got dark. The photo shoot went better than I could have ever imagined, and of course, she said YES and Tariq was able to capture the most beautiful moment of our lives! 5 stars for the most talented, accommodating, and personable photographer in Southern California! read more

Two thumbs up for Kohphoto! Tariq is very talented and professional. He did an awesome job shooting our event and the photos came out flawless ! Thank you Kohphoto for being a great asset to the San Diego community read more

Tariq did an amazing job with our maternity session. He is very talented, professional, friendly, and flexible. I completely recommend his services. read more

Tariq is by far the best photographer. I found him on Groupon. I called him and he squeezed me in his schedule on short notice. His vision for how he wants an image to look is fantastic. I recommend him for any photo service anyone would need. I wish I could rate him and his service more than 5 stars. read more

This was our second time working with Tariq/Koh Photo, and it was just as great as the first. He very graciously scheduled us in quickly, suggested a beautiful location, and was quick to respond to any questions. He was on time when we met (which is something I really care about since trying to keep 3 kids clean for a photo while waiting in a public park is not easy!) and had ideas for different areas of the park to take the pictures. They came out wonderfully, and as before one of my favorite parts is how he managed to catch some of our kids' 'that's so them' unique expressions. He provided more time in the session and quite a few more hi-res images than originally agreed upon, all of which are appreciated since they were really great, I would have had a hard time choosing. Such a great experience from start to finish. read more

Tariq did an amazing job taking family pictures for us -- a total of 10 people (my parents, my brother's family and our family). Tariq was super patient with my 2 young kids, ages 4 and 5, especially my 4 yr old son who was not having the best day. He took a variety of group photos of our 3 families and captured some beautiful expressions with all of us, especially the kids. He was easy to work with and accommodated my schedule on such short notice. I'm so thankful we found him. read more

Tariq was a pleasure to work with and our family photos are so beautiful. We have lots of poses and candid shots to choose from. Thank you! read more

Tariq did a small shoot for our company and within a few hours wonderfully captured the personalities of our people. We love the photos and appreciate Tariq's professionalism and reasonable pricing--thank you, Tariq! read more

Tariq is a very professional and trustworthy photographer.his knowledge of photography is applied to all his work and he positions every pic as if he were the one being captured. His contrasting of hues/colors and positioning of shadow and light makes our portraits look as if they jump out at you. Very courteous, made the picture taking event an experience rather thanmaking it feel like a routine. My GF and I were very pleased with his work and im sure his talent will help him succeed in the future. #wamaytah read more

We had Tariq photograph our elopement on the beach. He was very reasonable on pricing and had great etiquette. He showed up early to get set up, and allowed us to move from a pier to the beach so we could capture the sunset. The whole shoot was flawless, and the pictures turned out amazing. If we lived in california we would use him again in a heartbeat. read more