I cannot recommend Kenneth enough. I saw his perfect reviews and competitive prices and got my Dad a gift card for a family photoshoot for Christmas a few years back. I was absolutely blown away by the experience. Communication: A+. Leadership and Vision during the photoshoot: A+. Prompt return of the photos: A+. Picture quality A+++. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. My family and I loved it so much that I got my Mom a family photoshoot for Christmas this year and everything was absolutely perfect through every step of the way again. Quick communication, super easy to purchase the gift card and setup the date, time and location. Kenneth masters making a photoshoot, even with a toddler and several young children, feel comfortable, fun, and easy. It was such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. My family and I won't ever use another photographer. It doesn't get any better than Kenneth. read more

Great experience with Kenneth and his team. The pictures and videos of our daughter's high school graduation party turned out great. Kenneth and team covered all that we had asked for, and much more. Also, Kenneth went above and beyond with a request a get the videos of our event delivered to us on a USB drive, as we had to travel internationally soon after the event. I contacted Kenneth via yelp, he was quick to respond and his pricing was very good. I recommend Opened Shutter Photography for their great work, professionalism and pricing. read more

Highly recommend Kenneth for any major life event photoshoot. He's very responsive and highly professional. Takes direction well and gave us the shoot we were looking for. The pictures and portraits are living memories that we still look at to the day. He's also flexible and works with his customers which is super helpful. I will definitely be using again. read more

Such a fantastic experience from the beginning to the end. Kenneth is extremely professional and helpful. He accommodated my needs for an immediate appointment. I could not be more pleased with the quality of my headshot photos. I definitely recommend his work, and look forward to doing more business in the future. Thank you Kenneth! read more

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I contacted Ken via Yelp and he was quick to respond with detailed information. I found him to be very clear, concise and budget friendly which is exactly what i wanted. Our photo session went great and Ken provided us with all the pictures taken. Definitely will hire him again and will recommend him to family and friends. Oh, the pictures were great too. Got some memories for a lifetime with those amazing pics. read more

First off, Kenneth was amazing to work with. His professionalism really stood out. I needed headshots for work by the next the day so I sent requests out for a quote. Kenneth was quick to respond (the first) and was able to accommodate my request for a same day shoot. During the shoot his recommendations for poses worked well and he even recognized the small amount of sun was causing me to slightly squint, so we moved deeper in the shade. After the shoot, he communicated the process for touch-up's/edits very clearly and answered all my questions about the ordering process. I highly recommend using Opened Shutter for your photo needs. I will definitely be using his services again in the future. read more

Kenneth was professional, his quote was among the cheapest I got, he did a good job with the lighting, angles, and capturing my home in a great way for posting on AirBnB and other home rental sites. read more

Ken was great and super easy to work with! He picked an ideal location with differing scenery for our family's photoshoot. Our sons can be antsy and fidgety, but he managed to keep them engaged and cooperative the entire time! It was a short session, but we managed to get most of what we were expecting. We probably would've wanted a few more poses but that would've required more time. Best thing is, Ken provided the entire set of photos without any additional charge and the edits were basic, but good enough. I would highly recommend hiring him in the future for photoshoots or special events! read more

Cannot thank Ken enough for capturing our wedding shower moments! Made our friends and family comfortable and to be honest, we are not models no matter what it says on our resume! What I love about Opened Shutter Photography is that it captures moments and not just posed pictures. He gave us easy instructions and let us know when to relax. We can only suck it in for so long haha! Our moms who are definitely camera shy felt confident and happy! Oh, the pictures of the food was so crisp and vibrant that I can taste it just by looking at it. Photos capture emotions and make these memories last a lifetime and his work show that. Cannot wait to book him for our engagement photos! Check his website, he is so amazing! read more

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We worked with Kenneth for my boy 1st birthday photo and family pics. I contacted him just 1 day before the shoot. He responded very quickly and pick the location suit best for our ideas. Kenneth arrived at the spot early. When our family arrived, he had already been there and gone around the area to come up with a plan. Very quickly, after couple minutes or so, the set up was ready and here we go! We all know how hard it is to take photo with kid/ baby. Kenneth was very patient and accommodating during the whole process. We also have a lot of fun taking family pictures too. Overall, it was a pleasant experience working with Kenneth. The price was reasonable. Most importantly, the pictures were amazing. I would highly recommend! read more

I hired Kenneth for my daughter's 2 year old birthday party. It was a last minute request (one week before the party) and I found Kenneth on Yelp. He was quick to respond with a quote and I decided to call and book him. Originally, I'd asked for a quote for 3 hours as that was the length of the party but after speaking with Kenneth, he suggested booking only two hours given his experience with young children's birthday parties and not much going on in the last hour. I appreciated his honesty and perspective even if it meant booking him for one less hour and less fees for him. On the day of the event, he arrived early and started setting up right away to capture all the decorations and food before guests arrived. He also went out of his way to identify family members and took them outside to take photos. The logistics was very easy in terms of payment and receiving the photos in a digital gallery within 72 hours after the event. I would highly recommend Kenneth to anyone looking for a decent photographer with reasonable pricing. read more

Awesome, professional, and efficient service! I would highly recommend them for you photography needs.

Ken was awesome! I gave him an extremely short notice of a few hours as I needed headshots urgently. He was very kind and showed up at my home with his set up. He took multiple shots and guided me through them as I hadn't done this in a very long time. He was patient with me as I fixed my hair in between and walked me through the different shots. Will definitely be using him again in the future. read more

Kenneth was a pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was responsive, professional, kind and went above and beyond with making me feel great about our upcoming event and other last minute adjustments that needed to be made toward the end. Him and PeeJay were a great duo! The photos were amazing and we look forward to more upcoming events in the future! read more

Kenneth has taken our family photos for a couple of times now. He is a gentle professional and a phenomenal photographer. We look forward to take our Christmas pictures with him as our daughter is growing up. He's also very personable and always ask about what we exactly want and give us good hints on where and how to get the pictures. I strongly recommend him. read more

I recently booked opened shutters for my newborn shoot and everything went amazingly well, Kenneth was awesome, he has a good eye for details, patient and friendly. The pictures already looked amazing and I haven't even gotten the final cuts yet. Hands down the best photographer I have ever booked. Don't think about it, just book them. :) read more

Very professional and we loved the results. Kenneth took photos for our catalogue. I was a bit nervous because we everything was done long distance so we were not there to guide him. However, Kenneth understood our needs and took amazing, professional photos. read more

Kenneth beautifully captured my son's Annaprashan. He was very responsive, communicated well, and delivered just as he promised. We would absolutely use Kenneth again and would recommend him for any event. You can tell he truly loves his work and made sure that we were happy with the amount of photos he took. He also explained his style of photography which was helpful. read more

They have good prices and Ken really takes the time to work out my shoots. I would really recommend them for event and baby photography.

The best thing we did for our daughter's birthday was have Ken here to capture every moment. Five stars doesnt even do it justice. Not only is he is so professional, but he is just such a lovely person all around. We cannot express just how grateful we are. Thank you for everything! read more

If you're looking for a photographer who is very professional, makes you feel comfortable the whole time, and will give you great quality pics then Kenneth is the photographer you're looking for! By far one of my best experiences having him conduct my photoshoot after one of my fitness competitions. My wife and I are already planning two other shoots with him in the near future! Do yourself a favor and and make an appointment for all your upcoming events! Russ read more

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Kenneth took photos of our daughter's first birthday celebration last weekend, and the photos came out beautifully! He is approachable, punctual, reliable, and very kind. We had a pleasant experience working with him. Wish we had reserved him for more time! We highly recommend him and we hope to work with him once more in the future. read more

We paid over $800 dollar for a videography project back in July, and still haven't received our final video. I've called and emailed Kenneth and the company multiple times and could not reach him for either the video or a refund. I would not recommend this company to anyone. read more

Kenneth covered out 25th marriage anniversary party and did an excellent job. He was very creative and covered the event exhaustively. Highly recommend! read more

Ken did our daughters 1st birthday cake smash and family pictures yesterday. We wanted to do it our backyard instead of a studio and Ken offered to come over . While we are waiting for pics , I wanted to share we had amazing experience. He did the setup super quickly . He involved everyone in the family into the photo shoot. He was also patient in between our change of clothes for baby. He was amazing with our baby and she was smiling all throughout the session. read more

Kenneth took such amazing pictures on our wedding day. It brought me to tears to see what he captured as the day progressed, he didn't miss a thing. It was like reliving the entire day all over again. We met with him before our wedding so he could get to know us as a couple/family, our wants, needs and absolute must haves. Kenneth captured all of that plus more! He and his team also set up a photo booth at the reception and it was such a hit, the line never died down. They had props, pictures were printed instantly and they were bordered with our name and wedding date. Kenneth is such a kind soul and truly has an eye! I highly recommend him for your photo needs. read more

This review is a year late, but I wanted to take the time and recommend Opened Shutter Photography to those browsing around for headshots. Since this was my first time taking professional headshots, I didn't really know what to expect. Kenneth was very professional and accommodating when it came to answering my questions as well as providing feedback. He even lent me his watch during the shoot! Professional headshots are a kind of investment and I believe Kenneth and his crew are the right hands to place your trust in. Highly recommended! read more

Kenneth was wonderful with a couple of photo shoot rookies and a fussy baby. He picked out the perfect setting for us and we couldn't be more pleased with the photos. He took his time and was a very calming presence. We will definitely use him again for the next family photoshoot. read more

Had a very pleasant and easy experience. Making an appointment was super fast and simple. During the photography session, he was so kind and professional and very good at interacting with my baby to get the best pictures possible. read more

It is very pleasant to work with Kenneth, I need a professional headshot for my company, and Kenneth is someone who truly understands my needs and he is also very professional, very nice, and easy to work with, and no rush, put the client first, and his studio is located at very easy to find place in Union City, again Thank you, Kenneth, for your great services and hard works! read more

Kenneth was great to work with! Awesome ideas for my professional headshot and quick turnaround with final edited shots.

Kenneth was awesome to work with. He is extremely professional, detail oriented, and timely with his work. I will definitely reach out to him again in the future. read more

I hired Kenneth for my son's 3rd birthday & his shots were awesome. He was very professional. I was hesitant about getting a photographer because of the cost but he made it very reasonable. The quality of the shots made made it all worth it because my son will have all these great memories captured forever. I will definitely recommend Kenneth to all my family & friends. read more

We had a great experience working with ken . My little one wasn't cooperative for the photo session but He was very patient and made us and my 2 year old really comfortable . I highly recommend him . Looking forward to work with him again read more

I contacted Kenneth because I needed to get a professional head shot. All photographers have family and event pictures in their portfolios. Kenneth was the only one I found that specifically said he also does head shots. I am definitely camera shy, The last head shot I had done was over 10 years ago. I was a little nervous about going to our appointment. He helped me to relax, and then to start taking the pictures in his studio. I'm very happy with the photos, and have now included one of them on my LinkedIn profile and an executive bio. Kenneth was very professional and friendly all the way from initial contact through to my getting the pictures! I definitely recommend choosing him as your photographer! read more

I couldn't have picked a better photographer to work with for my graduation portraits at Coyote Hills! Ken demonstrates exceptional professionalism, but what really sets this experience apart from others is how natural it was working with him. I've had my fair share of awkward photo shoots with conversations that only involved what the next pose would be. But with Ken, it was like I was hiking with one of my friends who happened to take a bunch of really really awesome candids. Asides from my wedding photographer, Ken has been the only person to capture moments of who I am versus what I look like (if that makes any sense). But it didn't stop there. He even designed my grad announcements! One stop shop! Ken's services are simply amazing. He goes above and beyond his comfort zone and pays ridiculous attention to the client's expectations and details (thank you hee hee). And as cliche as that sounds, there's no other way to describe what he does and how he does it. Photos are more than just pictures of people, places, and things. They're documents of milestones; memories you want yourself and others to remember forever. And if you're looking for someone to capture the essence of any life event, big or small, Ken is the man for you! With him, you get the best of both worlds: professionalism and passion. read more

Thank you Kenneth for your great photos of the Olynger 50th Wedding Anniversary party. You provided a wonderful selection of both candid and group photos of all of the family members and friends. We appreciated your professionalism, kindness and talent. We'll use you again! read more