Working with Toan was a dream. Not only did he bring a wonderful energy to our wedding day, but he…read morekept everyone on track with the timing of everything. Many many people in our wedding party noted how professional and polished he was. I truly can't imagine having any other photographer for our day. It brought me great relief knowing he was keeping us all on track for such a busy day. And of course, the photos came out beautifully. He truly knows how to pose people and hit all the best angles. I cannot recommend Toan enough!!

If you're looking for a wedding photographer in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend Toan Photography…read moreenough! We absolutely loved working with Toan and his team. From the very beginning, they were incredibly knowledgeable, talented, professional, and genuinely easy to work with. Planning a DIY wedding comes with plenty of stress, but Toan was hands down our easiest and favorite vendor throughout the entire process. Neither of us is naturally comfortable in front of a camera, but Toan has an incredible eye and knows exactly how to direct and pose you. He gave us simple, clear guidance that made us feel relaxed and confident, and somehow made even the least photogenic person look like a natural model. The entire experience felt fun instead of awkward. His photography speaks for itself. The photos are absolutely stunning and capture every moment so beautifully. His work is so strong that the images barely need any editing--they're timeless, natural, and simply breathtaking. Every photo feels like a work of art, and we know we'll treasure them for the rest of our lives. We also really appreciated how honest, flexible, and accommodating Toan was throughout the process. He frequently offered packages and special deals, which we were incredibly grateful for. Booking, scheduling, billing, and communication were always seamless, and we never ran into a single issue. On our wedding day, Toan and his team made us feel completely at ease during one of the biggest and most emotional days of our lives. They were calm, organized, and knew exactly how to keep everything running smoothly while capturing every special moment. His craftsmanship is worth every penny. After working with him, we completely understand why he's so highly rated throughout the Bay Area. If you're considering Toan Photography, don't hesitate--you'll be investing in an amazing experience and memories you'll cherish forever. Thank you, Toan and your team, for exceeding every expectation!

Harry took on a mix of people unacquainted with each other at our engagement party and made us all…read moreseem like best friends in the end. Overstatement? My reviews are only for the people who go above and beyond and produce great work... And on this day we had grueling hot weather - not ideal for photography. Thank you, Harry! (I'd post a picture but you can go to his website and be blown away).

Yes. Amazing photographer and person. 60th Birthday party was very special for my wife Sabrina!!!!!…read more I cannot thank Harry enough! Definitely recommend!!!!!!

Khushboo shot our first set of professional family photos with my 6 month old and we had a…read morefantastic experience. She made the whole experience feel effortless and fun and was so good with my little one. You can tell she really puts care into the process from start to finish. Although I didn't end up using clothes from her client closet, it was great to have the option and we appreciated all of Khushboo's expertise on color palettes and what would work best with the setting. We are so pleased with our photos and will treasure these moments forever!

I am not someone who enjoys getting her pictures taken, let alone planning a photoshoot weeks in…read moreadvance! Going into my maternity photoshoot, I had exactly one goal: get some nice pictures taken at a convenient location, in an outfit I wouldn't have to work too hard to put together. After going through dozens of photographer profiles on Yelp and feeling thoroughly overwhelmed, I stumbled upon the reviews for Khushboo at Shutter Magic. Almost EVERY review mentioned how Khushboo made people feel comfortable and relaxed before and during their photoshoots. That was all I needed to hear. I was sold! And what an incredible experience it has been, right from Day 1! First, Khushboo has the dreamiest collection of maternity outfits. She encouraged me to try styles I would never have picked for myself, and patiently let me try on different options until I found the ones I loved. She also connected me with makeup and nail artists and even helped my partner choose his outfit. She genuinely took so much of the planning off my plate! Then came the location. I had a very specific kind of setting in mind, and Khushboo went above and beyond to find it. Not only did she scout locations that matched what I was looking for, she also visited new spots and managed to find places with beautiful flowers. In the FALL. In the BAY AREA!! I still don't know how she pulled that off! A couple of hours before the shoot, she was already checking in on me, reminding me to rest and hydrate, cheering me on as I got my makeup done, and generally getting me excited for something I had initially been quite nervous about. And during the photoshoot itself? She was everything those Yelp reviews had promised and more. She made both my partner and me feel completely at ease, never rushed us, and somehow managed to capture us exactly as we are. The resulting photographs were more magical than anything we could have imagined! I went into this experience wanting a few nice maternity pictures with minimal fuss. I walked away with beautiful memories, photographs I'll treasure forever, and a newfound appreciation for what a wonderful photographer can bring to the experience. I cannot recommend Khushboo enough! I'm already hoping to have her photograph our family for years to come.

Joel is a wonderful photographer. Great to work with someone with 30 years in the business. He…read moredelivered three very professional headshots. Highly recommend.

I hired Joel to photograph my son's wedding reception. I had explained ahead of time that the event…read morewas in a banquet room with low lighting and lots of bright colors, and that it was important to me that he capture photos of our family as well as all the guests. In that respect, Joel did a very good job. He photographed the newlyweds, the guests, and the performances thoroughly, and he worked quietly and unobtrusively throughout the evening. However, there were very few pictures of our family. I wished he had focused on getting more family pictures. The reason I am giving a 4-star review rather than 5 is due to a lack of clarity around post-processing. It was not communicated beforehand that the photos would be largely unedited. While the lighting was adjusted, many images ended up overexposed, and there were several distracting background elements--such as podiums, backpacks, and visible wires--that I had expected would be edited out. When I asked about this, I was told that additional editing would cost extra. There was also a lot of emphasis on a complimentary drone photo of the entire party, which unfortunately was not feasible since the event was indoors. I wish the focus had instead been on clearly explaining what level of editing was included and taking more family pictures. Overall, if you are looking for someone to efficiently cover an event and capture everyone present, Joel does a solid job. If you want more detailed editing or a specific finished look, I would strongly recommend clarifying those expectations in advance. I read many Yelp reviews before hiring him and did not see this mentioned, so I felt it was important to share.

Our decision to hire Ethan to be our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made for…read moreour wedding back in June 2010. We actually had already hired another photographer and paid him a non-refundable $800 deposit, but after seeing Ethan's portfolio, we decided to take the risk and release our original photographer in order to hire Ethan instead. Although it came as no surprise, Ethan was nothing but professional, extremely accommodating, a pleasure to be around (and with a positive attitude), and obviously... his pictures captured perfectly the moments, the "feelings" and style of our wedding day. He was perfectly embedded in our wedding: e.g. we didn't notice Ethan unless he was directing us. Even though we lost our original $800 deposit with our first photographer, going with Ethan turned out to be one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We would do it all again without any hesitation!

We are so grateful we had Eugene as our wedding photographer. He was dedicated, professional,…read moreinnovative, and very attentive to details. We first had an engagement session with him, and we were very happy with the results. He let us be ourselves and got our most natural and beautiful moments together. The slideshow video was fantastic. We couldn't wait to share it with our friends, and we showed it at our engagement party. Then he impressed us deeply again! He arrived early at the wedding day--and despite the crazy wedding schedule, he managed to capture the preparation process for both the bride group and groom group. He had tons of new ideas, which turned out to be very inspirational photos. The most fun and memorable moment was the "marching-down-the-palm-drive" session after our ceremony. He convinced the groom's father and the limo driver to help him stop the traffic from every direction for a couple of minutes, and then had the whole wedding party hold hands and run down the Palm Drive together. After the session, the drivers, who waited in line to help us achieve the crazy shoot, congratulated us when they drove by. We felt so blessed and special! Big thank you, Eugene. You helped us preserve our most precious memory in the most precious way!

VR Squad is so easy to work with. They had a great Proposal process that instantly made me like…read morethem over other vendors where they actually sent over a formal proposal document outlining prices. And, while I paid via mailed check they have an easy online payment system. I hired VR Squad to do the DJ/sound, uplighting, and Event Photography for my company's Corporate Annual Holiday Party. I like how they're a "one stop shop", when previously I've had to hire multiple different vendors to do all of these services. I like how fast they are to respond. It is clear that they do many similar events, and I would have to give them bonus points for already having worked at our event venue, because they instantly knew what equipment to bring and the room layout. Can't wait to see how the event turns out!

We just celebrated our daughters 21st birthday and decided to go with VR Squad to do her Photo…read moreBooth. And if I could give them 10 stars I would!!! They were super easy to work with and very professional! The design they created for the background was beautiful and matched her bday theme perfectly. The Photo Booth itself was very easy to use and allowed you to receive your pictures diff ways. The props they provided were clean, well made and very fun to use!!! The night felt like a blur and seemed so short but because of having the VR Squad Photo Booth there, we'll always have the photos to look back on! I definitely recommend using any of their services and if or when we decide to do another event, they will be on the top of my list!! ****THANK YOU to everyone at VR Squad!!!!!

needless to say, motivating a toddler to participate in a photo session is no small task, but Mary…read moremanaged all the same. we did a father/son photo shoot at Shoreline and had a blast! super patient, professional and my son was very comfortable from start to finish. cannot wait to see the finished product! thanks Mary!

We've worked with Mary several times now, and she is truly incredible. My 3 year old isn't always…read morethe easiest when it comes to smiling for photos, but somehow Mary always gets her grinning from ear to ear. Her ability to connect with kids (and adults) is such a gift, and it shows in every photo. We now have so many beautiful, joy filled pictures of our family thanks to her. Mary is a true professional. She's talented, patient, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I can't say enough good things about her. Highly, highly recommend.

I would suggest Yash to anyone looking for good pics. He did a great job with his photography!read more

We booked Yash for my baby shower. He is very professional, accommodating and clicks great pics. We…read moreloved the pictures he clicked for us and made our occasion very memorable. Would always recommend him

Masashi is very passionate with photography, he puts all of his heart into his job. It was very…read morepleasant and comfortable photoshoot with him. He's kind, nice, show me how to pose, finding good angles that I'd look best. And he was pretty quick uploading pictures for you too choose and editting the finals. Would highly recommend him for your wedding photos, family, portraits...

From the owner: Masashi Motonaga Photography based in San Jose, CA provides event and session photography services…read morein the San Francisco Bay Area

Highly recommend Tangram Studio for family pictures! We had…read morephotos taken of our 6mo as well as photos with her and her grandparents. The space was clean and very accommodating. We were provided with several different options for backdrops as well as adorable outfits and accessories for baby. They were great at framing and posing us in ways that came out great in pictures even when it could feel awkward in the moment. All in all, the experience was comfortable, fun, and a keepsake memory for my family.

We had such a lovely experience at Tangram Studio for my baby's cake smash photoshoot! The studio…read morewas bright, clean, and very welcoming. I really appreciated that they had a separate room for changing clothes and baby diaper changes, which made everything so much more comfortable and convenient. They had beautiful backgrounds and so many fun props for my baby to play with. We also added on the sibling option, and both of my kids had such a great time during the session. Ted was incredibly patient with my kids and managed to capture so many sweet and adorable moments naturally. The final photos turned out absolutely beautiful and dreamy, I couldn't be happier with them! Overall, it was such a wonderful experience, and I would definitely come back again for another photoshoot in the future.