We knew we wanted really good photos for our wedding because when the day is over the one thing you…read moreare left with are the photos. We knew we wanted the best. We did a lot of research and Alex was competitively priced with other highly sought after premier photographers, he actually beat them out on price which was great. He is slightly more expensive than most standard photographers, but let me tell you it is 100% worth it to pay a little extra money to get a world-class photographer to shoot your wedding. I felt beautiful on my wedding day and a part of that was knowing I had Alex on my side to shoot my best side. We had already created a good rapport before the wedding but even if we hadn't, Alex can put you at ease. He makes you feel so comfortable in front of a camera; I had let him know some of my insecurities before we started shooting and I can tell you I didn't have a single unflattering shot. For me there are a ton of amazing things about working with Alex but my #1 has got to be the fact that he doesn't ask for cheesy shots. We've all seen it, the same wedding pose you see time and time again where the couple looks so awkward and uncomfortable because they would never pose like that in real life; it usually includes some sort of lying or leaning on one another. Yeah, we didn't want that and Alex never directed us to do anything like that. Now if you want that, you certainly can ask him to up the cheese and Im positive he will be able to deliver but thats not his go to. He wants real photos that show love and comfort and happiness and he captures the essence of a couple, not just on their wedding day, but how they live their life together. Alex's photography is epic, our wedding photos are epic. Book Alex! Don't hesitate!

HUGE HUGE shoutout to Alex! My fiancé :) and I got engaged yesterday and Ian hired Alex to shoot…read morethe whole thing. Alex was awesome he made the already most amazing moment in my life even better. My fiancé said to me that right before the big moment he was extremely nervous about getting the location and timing right since Alex couldn't be seen. But Alex got there early and scoped out the place and was super helpful to Ian. Not to mention Alex drove out into the city on a Saturday for us. From the preview pictures he sent us I can't wait to see he rest! Definitely recommend him, not only are the pictures beautiful but Alex's customer service was beyond amazing!

My husband and I got a list of names from our venue and quickly decided the Ken had the best…read moreactions shots, bridal poses, stills, candids and had everyone smiling in pictures. I think we both truly fell in love with the idea of having him as our photographer when he called for a consultation after I had given him a three page picture request. My husband who wasnt very attached to the wedding planning, like most men, started yelling about the hockey game and Ken asked what the score was.. It was so amazing because Nick got connected to the experience so quickly because of that. He was pumped and thrilled for the event to be so close, finally! Ken was able to adjust our timelines willingly, and made it better off for me by changing the location for when we started. He clarified all our questions, set out a timeline and inevitebly gave me the confidence to show up to the venue and hour before they told me to be there. When I stumbled on ideas of where to go when he was right there with a perfect solution. Our wedding day was quick, and he was right on top of everything. He had a constant flow of places to take pictures at, he was instructed to make sure everyone was smiling and the pictures proved he kept to it. He gave us pictures that we would have never thought to have. If people are whispering in your ear that the professional pictures might not be what you expect (because people did it to me).. tell them they are wrong!!! Ken is as amazing as his portfolio shows, his talent for placement of people, lighting and getting the most amazing person shot for you is just what you would expect. I had over 1,000 pictures in the end, that captured the most wonderful day of my life. From the start, to the silly pictures, the posed ones, the true to myself ones, and everything I wanted ones he delivered. The timeframe for waiting was reasonable, and you get perfection in the end.. so be patient and seriously book Ken Viale to be your photographer. You will be so glad you did.

Our wedding photos by Ken Viale blew us away! STUNNING…read more Ken captured everything about our amazing day, a Pirates of the Caribbean-inspired wedding in March 2017 (at Calistoga Ranch resort). With Ken's mix of sweeping landscapes and detail shots, we can relive the look, feeling and memories of that day: a sweet embrace in an enchanted forest. The rain. Passionate ceremony kiss while overlooking a lake. Our pirate reception in a wine cave, our guests being surprised. Brides & Grooms: on your big day you will have "bliss brain." You'll be in a fog. You need a pro like Ken who will capture more than you can imagine--sometimes by guiding B&G/guests in photos or shooting quietly to get authentic moments. Ken is easy-going and fun. Understands outdoor & indoor lighting. Excellent communication & follow-up. Tips: ask Ken for a second shooter (ours focused on reception décor while Ken focused on our pre-ceremony photos). Talk to him about your vision a few weeks before your wedding--he really listens. I only wish we had more time with Ken because we booked a smaller package; the day goes by so fast and his photos are so fantastic, I want even more! For all of the time and money you spend on a wedding, make sure you get a great photographer.

We did a shoot at the Japanese Gardens in Hayward last week...and all I can say is wow!!…read more Brian is very personable, and easy to work with...he just makes you smile. He took his time, we never felt rushed. We had 2 small kids, and he was perfect with them too...a really fun hour plus. I opted for the disk...and the pictures are natural and artistic. I treasure capturing this moment in time. We now have a family photographer!

After a bad experience getting holiday photos done, Brian was here to save the day! Brian came…read morehighly recommended from friends and his work speaks for himself. Brian really took the time with us to get the images we wanted and he truly understands kids. My youngest was not really into the family photo thing this year, but from the photos you can't tell :) Brian doesn't overlook any details and any editing/retouching is done tastefully. You are left with beautiful and natural works of art! He is also very professional and easy to communicate with.

Getting married during a pandemic? Yes, we did, January 2021! We didn't want to wait. But, what…read moreto do about pictures when you're getting married on Zoom, and all the guests are virtual? And, how to do it safely? That's where my hunt began for a photographer specializing in outdoor wedding photography. I come from a family of photographers, so I am super picky. I wanted edgy, creative, fun, emotionally touching, in iconic San Francisco settings. I hunted the web, trying to find the right look. Thankfully, a few of my neighbors on Next Door recommended Yves. As soon as I saw his website, I was drawn to his style. Yves's background in fine art and painting are apparent from the first shot. Iconic landmarks, excellent lighting, fun play with camera angles, cropping, and finding those little moments that others might miss. Yves met us outdoors at our home, and we were impressed with his friendliness and professionalism. He wowed us with his portfolio. We had a great dialogue about what to do, and he was great at guiding us with recommendations based on his experience. Hiring him was a no brainer. Fast forward to our photo shoot. Oy vay, what a day! It was the day after the Presidential election, and we were stressed. What an uplifting day it turned out to be. Yves met us, on time, at the Legion of Honor. He made us comfortable, helped us be ourselves, and before you know it, we were laughing and enjoying ourselves. When the sun started to go down, we went to Baker Beach, for some romantic pictures with the iconic Golden Gate Bridge behind us. You can see from our pictures how it turned out. We have so many stunning images that we absolutely love. Whether you are doing a Zoom wedding, or someday, an in person event, don't miss out on capturing the special moments that only a professional knows how to do. You'll have these images forever. If you'll be in an outdoor setting, Yves is the best person to make it great for you! I give YJM, and Yves, my highest recommendation, with a heartfelt thanks for all the love and work he put into the final product - a family heirloom of photos to share.

YJM Photography is awesome! I absolutely love Yves, he is very welcoming and is very professional…read more When I first met Yves I was very impressed by his appearance and his professional manner. His photo albums are to die for! He really takes pride in what he does and that's why we decided to go with YJM Photography. He is always on time and makes sure he knows the venue before you get there. What I also loved about him was that he was able to get everyone together to take pictures... if the groomsmen weren't paying attention he always had a solution to get everyone together as he was determined to get me the best shots and I am so appreciative for that! He is fun, professional, easy to work, and he truly loves what he does. If I could do it all over again, I would pick absolutely pick Yves & YJM Photography!

My and my fiancé are beyond happy with Alex and his work. He was extremely helpful throughout the…read morewhole process. I wasn't sure where to propose and he gave me a lot of ideas that were very helpful. Scheduling the place, the surprise and the coordination came out great. He made the process so much easier. He was above and beyond expectations. Price was very reasonable and the quality of the photos fantastic. I would give him 10 starts if I could. In such an important event you want someone like him on your side.

We had the pleasure of getting our engagement photos taken by Alex. He was on time, and very…read moredelightful to work with. We didn't have much experience with taking professional photos before, but he was very accommodating and worked to help us look our best! His studio is really clean and pretty and also has different backdrops that all look beautiful and romantic. We were super happy with our photos and our family and friends loved them. Highly recommend!!!

Bernard photographed our chapel wedding on such short notice. He was responsive and timely. He did…read morea phenomenal job--he went early to scout out the venue and different locations around to shoot. We never felt rushed and things went naturally because he was so personable. He captured fun and special candid moments and got perfect family portraits--our family members felt comfortable communicating with him (even without our introductions!) and were themselves around him. Bernard was clear about when the pics would be edited and ready to view, and then he delivered accordingly. He totally went above and beyond in the editing process--we can tell he really took his time with them. We were happy with the results--a mix of shots that were clear and vibrant in color, yet true and natural. He even worked with us to edit as we wished--for example, we wanted a close-up of a particular shot, so he produced a very special one on-the-spot, which we ended up framing for our parents. Bernard was fun to work with and now we have beautiful photos to remember that special day. We're glad we went with him!

Bernard was awesome! We had such a great time! He thought of everything, was totally prepared. He…read morescouted the area where we got married and found this amazing spot I had no clue was there! He got some fabulous shots and edited my photos, it was sooo hard to pick which ones to actually print. He was professional, yet fun, very organized and helpful. He's not just my go-to phtographer but my friends use him a well for their family photos.

Francis was so easy to work with and was extremely personable and professional. We heard about his…read morework from a friend after we first got engaged (our friend actually never worked with him, but had a friend who used him as their wedding photographer and she loved their pictures so much she remembered his name). He was very quick to respond to our initial inquiry (he got in contact with us that same day) and we quickly scheduled an initial meeting. We got a great feeling after meeting with him and didn't even bother meeting with any other photographers. Francis took amazing engagement pictures for us to help us get comfortable with him and in front of the camera. He truly went above and beyond any way he could. We absolutely love our photos from the wedding and he did everything he could to make sure we got the kind of pictures we wanted. We really can't recommend him enough.

Francis is an incredible photographer! My company hired him to take photos of my team over the…read morecourse of an entire day in a photojournalistic style. He expertly followed us around at meetings in different settings to capture our team in action. He also worked in some fantastic environmental portraits between meetings as well. Francis was incredibly organized, responsive, enthusiastic, creative, friendly, comfortable to be around, and he understood from the beginning exactly what we were looking for. He worked quickly on his feet and was amazingly flexible with the changing timeline on the photoshoot day. This was not an easy job since we had so many back to back meetings and settings throughout the day, but Francis found a way to capture the moments and composition perfectly in every setting. His calmness and focus were impressive and the sign of a true artist. He delivered more than we could have asked for. He captured some truly perfect candid moments in addition to excellent quality portraits. The fact that he was able to provide such a wide variety of photos in different styles was amazing to me. He was also very reasonably priced compared to other photographers. We couldn't be happier! I highly recommend Francis and would definitely hire him again for any of our future needs.

Michael Loeb is a pleasure to work with. He is very professional; and, he fulfilled every goal we…read morehad to immortalize our wedding. Our wedding album is praised by everyone who has ever seen it. It is a totally original piece of art. If you and your spouse want to relive your wedding day bliss, hire Michael Loeb Photography. Add the Photo CD to your memories and you will be there all over again! The cost for his first class work was very competitive. Let's just say he delivers the biggest bang for the money. Thanks again, Michael! Rich and Tanya

You've likely been told not to skimp on the pictures when planning a wedding. Indeed, well after…read morethe blessed event, having truly great pictures covering a range of moments will help you relive all of the emotions -- the joy, the excitement, and the love -- of the day. Fortunately, we found a photographer who could deliver wonderful, high-quality images of our wedding day -- -- including a stellar album -- at a very affordable price. Michael definitely takes a more laid-back approach to photography compared to other professionals out there, which fits our needs well. One photographer we spoke to wanted us to fill out page after page, detailing precisely what shots we wanted. Michael, on the other hand, took just enough time to go over some of the shots we wanted in advance and helped us figure out what shots we did not really need (i.e. a posed picture of every single table). We met with him once in advance, during which time we were able to review some of his work first-hand. On the wedding day itself, he was adept at arranging all the right formal pictures (different family arrangements, wedding party arrangements, etc.) -- but perhaps more important, he did a great job coming up with memorable posed shots on the spot. He did a fantastic job with candids, too. After the wedding, he quickly got all of our pictures up for viewing on the Web, so we were able to look at all the images and choose which we wanted to our album and for prints. In terms of pricing, as I mentioned, he's very affordable and offers a range of packages that should fit any budget. Bottom line here: Michael is a indeed a talented photographer. He's flexible.He's quite laid-back -- and just a little quirky. Most important, he delivered photos -- at a very affordable price -- that we proudly display in our home as a constant remind of our wedding day.