My husband and I hired Andy to do both photo and video for our Chinese bridal party, wedding…read moreceremony at San Francisco City Hall plus 2 outdoor SF locations, and Chinese dinner banquet at Koi Palace in Daly City. This consisted of 3 different days of shooting. Before the event days, we communicated through email and he was always very quick to respond to my questions and provide me with the information I requested for. He provided a clear contract with all details listed out so it was a very stress-free process. On the bridal party day, he was very punctual and arrived at my mother-in-law's home earlier than the planned meeting time. My husband and I met him for the first time that day and we immediately had a great first impression. He was very friendly and easy to work with. All of my family members complimented how hard working he was as he went around the house photographing every single detail. The house had lots of decorations and bridal food set up by my two mothers and he made sure to capture literally every inch. He was very respectful to all of my family when instructing everyone how to pose or organize in different areas of the home. I have a large family so there were many rotations of different groups for photos but he made it fun for everyone by offering suggestions for fun and candid poses. It made everyone feel more relaxed and less stiff. He really made us feel like we got all the shots we could possibly get. Everybody was happy and the event went smoothly. A week later, we got married at San Francisco City Hall. Andy and his partner arrived earlier than planned and got all of their equipment set up and ready so we would have all the entrances of us and our family captured before the ceremony. He had done numerous wedding shoots at SF City Hall in the past so he was able to be like a tour guide for us during the entire event. Before the signing, he took portrait photos of us and our intimate family. Then he led us to the clerk office and told us everything to be expected. He captured our signing and the entire ceremony at the rotunda. He always made sure to get the best angles without people in the background and politely asked others to please move aside so we could get a great shot. We really appreciated this. Our ceremony was on a Friday, which is the busiest day at City Hall for marriages, so there were so tons of people everywhere. But Andy tried so hard for us and always found the open spots for our chance. After taking every possible shot at City Hall, we headed out for an outdoor shoot at two locations of our choice in SF. First we went to Fort Point and took photos inside and around the Fort building. It was a very cold and windy day so Andy did his best to work fast and allow us time to warm up in between different shots. He was very considerate and always checked with us to make sure we were okay and could continue in the cold. We were able to walk to many different spots in the Fort for a nice variety of photos. The next outdoor location we visited was Palace of Fine Arts. He also had past experience here so he knew great places for us to sit or pose at. He knew we were getting tired from the long day and it was still really cold outside so he did his best to shoot fast so we could get through the entire area quickly. He and his partner must've been really cold too but they never complained and were always enthusiastic to take more photos. The following day was our dinner banquet at Koi Palace. Once again, Andy and his partner arrived earlier than the expected meeting time and got to work photographing all the details possible inside the restaurant. The inside of the restaurant was a bit tight since we had the max amount of tables allowed in the space but they did a great job maneuvering around and setting up equipment in areas that were out of the way for walking. When people started to arrive and sign in, he made sure to capture candid moments as well as take the posed photos with every single group. He was so friendly to all of our guests and made everyone feel comfortable to take photos. The whole event went smoothly and we got everything we wanted captured. All of our photos turned out amazing and we got so many compliments from friends and family. They will be treasured for years to come. Before meeting him we were camera shy people and didn't know how to pose for anything. After working with him, we now feel like naturals standing in front of a camera. He always knew how to make us feel relaxed and comfortable. It really boosted our confidence and helped us get amazing photos that we never knew were possible. He is truly a hard worker who is passionate about his job. We could not have asked for a better photographer and were so lucky to have found him. We highly recommend Andy and his team to anyone for their special day.

We had the pleasure of working with Andy Sandy for our wedding in Dec 2024 and we're so glad we…read morechose him to capture our day. From our first interaction to receiving the final gallery, Andy was professional, easy to communicate with, and incredibly thoughtful in his approach. On the day of the wedding, Andy showed up early, was calm and collected throughout, and made us feel totally at ease in front of the camera. He struck the perfect balance between giving just enough direction and letting moments unfold naturally. He was really great when it came to the family photos and helped capture some great moments with our little nieces and nephews. The photos turned out beautifully--crisp, vibrant, and full of life. Andy captured everything from the big moments of the wedding to the reception to the quiet, intimate ones of the decor, getting ready to the first look. His eye for detail and composition is truly impressive, and we're so grateful to have such a meaningful record of the day. If you're looking for a photographer who is professional, personable, and truly passionate about his craft, we can't recommend Andy enough!

We had booked Olivia 2 whole years before our actual wedding and she ended up photographing our…read morewedding FINALLY 3 years after (due to COVID). Olivia was so flexible and supportive when we were freaking out that our wedding had to be cancelled/postponed during the lockdown; she rescheduled us twice throughout the pandemic. I have to say, her photography was one of the things I was looking forward to the most in getting married. As soon as we saw her photo in our venue catalog (when touring the venue), we knew we had to get married at that venue with the same photographer-- we booked her and the venue that same day. The photos she takes just feel light, bright, airy, and happy. And let me tell you, I've looked at other photographers' photos, but none could compare to the vibe Olivia's gives off. She is so WORTH IT. She's like a magician with her photos and just has a really great artistic eye! When we finally got married so many things went wrong (I wasn't wearing my wedding jewelry, I forgot to fix the ribbon of my bouquet, STRESS lol), but honestly you couldn't tell anything was wrong in the pictures! She came to the venue on time, advised us on timeline prior, and also was just a calming presence. Like I said, she's a freakin' magician who takes AMAZING photos. She's super friendly, bubbly, warm, kind and just easy to work with. My family loved her and her easy-going nature (even my husband commented on how Olivia was just super super nice). I cannot recommend Olivia more than enough to anyone. If you're looking for photos that are soft, romantic, light, and just would make you feel happiness when looking at it years later, Olivia's definitely your girl. Photos by Olivia Marshall Photography

So many wonderful things to say about Olivia. She has been our family photographer for 6+ years and…read moreI absolutely love the way she captures our family. She is simply the best when it comes to photography. Engagements, weddings, maternity and family pictures you name it, she's the best photographer. She has a sense of calmness that will help make your session so easy and so fun. Olivia knows exactly what we want and makes you feel comfortable and special.  She has a heart of gold and will make your photo shoot so fun! She works so well with my kiddos and they look forward to our session each and every year. Olivia's eye for detail to capture the best picture/moment is perfect!

Over the course of my career as a wedding photographer, I've worked with countless videographers…read moreand video companies, and Jesse Garrison and his team at Love Unique Studios are among the very best in the SF Bay Area. We first worked together in 2014 on a lavish three-day Indian wedding with a lot of moving parts. We immediately clicked: we both bring a cinematic aesthetic to our work, so our preferences in lighting matched up nicely. While our working styles aren't identical, I appreciate that Jesse respects the needs of other vendors and takes a collaborative approach. He communicates clearly about how he plans to set up and what he intends to do, and he'll adjust when needed (though I do my best to respect his needs too). Weddings aren't just about the photo or video -- they're about the client experience, and Jesse understands this. He's wildly creative without pulling focus from the couple's grounded experience. We bounce ideas off each other, and I like to think we both come away with shots we might not have gotten otherwise. Another quality I value in Jesse is his calm demeanor. His approach is deliberate and precise -- he knows exactly what he wants, which makes him incredibly efficient when setting up creative shots. And his love of film and cinematography always comes through in the final product. He somehow takes an already lovely wedding and cranks up the storytelling through his editing and style. If you need a creative videographer who's a team player and delivers a cinematic experience, Love Unique Studios is a great fit.

Wow -- this review is long overdue for Jesse and his amazing team!…read moreWe had our wedding in April 2025, and I honestly can't thank Jesse enough for everything he did for us throughout this journey. After my fiancé's sweet proposal, it was time to plan -- and everyone always told me, "If there's one thing you shouldn't go cheap on, it's photography and videography." We wanted our wedding to feel like a movie, especially our Grand Entrance. I started researching and came across one of Jesse's wedding videos filmed at the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose. It was cinematic, creative, and completely unique. At that moment, I knew Jesse was the perfect person to bring our vision to life. From the very first conversation, Jesse was so easy to connect with -- professional, approachable, and honestly just a fun person to be around! He's got this cool, laid-back vibe (you'll know what I mean once you meet him). We trusted him completely -- even choosing to work with his recommended photographer. Jesse actually met us in Las Vegas to film our Grand Entrance video, and it was an absolute blast. It never felt awkward, and he made the entire experience fun and comfortable. In just a single day, he captured everything we needed. He was also super proactive, messaging us with creative ideas to make the video even better. One of his best ideas was to include our wedding party -- they loved being part of it! Here's the part that really stuck with me: About a week before the wedding, stress was getting to my fiancé and me. We'd never argued before, but we found ourselves not even talking because of all the last-minute planning pressure. Then Jesse told me the video was ready. We sat quietly together to watch it, not sure what to expect. Within the first few seconds, we were smiling and laughing -- and by the end, we were both so excited for the wedding again. That video reminded us why we were getting married and how much we love each other. I truly believe it saved us from letting stress overshadow this special time. Even now, whenever we feel overwhelmed, we watch Jesse's video to bring us back to that feeling. To sum it all up: Jesse and his photographer team were incredible from start to finish. Our final wedding video was everything we hoped for -- cinematic, emotional, and beautifully done. We've shared it with friends and family, and everyone loves it. Hiring Jesse was hands down one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. If you want a wedding video that's more than just a recording -- one that tells your love story and keeps reminding you why you chose each other -- work with Jesse. You won't regret it.

Working with Will was a pleasure from start to finish! After speaking with 3 other highly rated…read morevideographers, we decided to go with Will and his team, predominantly because of how easy he was to deal with from the beginning. Will was always very prompt, professional, and positive in responding to our questions and requests. We just received our Highlight and Long videos which we will forever cherish. Will and Bruno beautifully captured the heartfelt and tender moments of our ceremony and reception: the profound emotions visible in teary eyes and audible during the vow exchanges and family speeches. Will then took all the footage and artistically weaved it into a beautiful film which captured our special day as we had envisioned it: full of love, laughter and fun with our families and friends. Will was also receptive, and quick, in making several edits to make the final film depict our wedding day exactly as we had imagined it. We highly recommend Will and his team at Kindlewood Films!

I supervise a lot of video productions for work, so as you can imagine, I'm very picky with the…read morelook and feel of a video. But I've got to say Will and his team have been one of the most pleasant and professional crews I've worked with. He delivered the video in advance with great quality and was patient enough to go through many rounds of edits with me (thank you!). What makes Will's videos different from others is that he takes time to create a storyline that is not the typical chronological order you see most wedding video these days are (those ones all look the same). His work weaves in speeches, context and details that makes the video unique and truly yours.. Our families and friends loved the videos and we love them too.

EJ was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I first met him when I was a bridesmaid…read morein one of my friend's weddings, and after seeing him in action all day, I knew I wanted him to film ours too. He was professional, kind, and so easy to be around, which made me completely trust him before we even started planning our own wedding. From the beginning, he was easy to communicate with and made the entire process stress-free. On our wedding day, he blended in so naturally that we hardly noticed the cameras, yet he somehow captured every meaningful moment. He worked seamlessly with our photographer, and everything felt effortless. The day after our wedding, he sent us a teaser reel, and we were absolutely blown away. It perfectly captured the emotion, energy, and joy of the day. We've already watched it countless times and can't wait to see the full film. If you're debating whether to hire a videographer, do it--and hire EJ. Photos help you remember your wedding day, but video lets you hear the laughter, relive the vows, and feel those moments all over again. We are so grateful we'll have these memories for the rest of our lives.

Amazing! One of the best wedding decisions we made was hiring Reel Motions. EJ and Thomas were so…read moredown to earth and friendly that it made us feel like we were hanging out with friends on our wedding day. They collaborated so well with our photographer and even took some pictures on their phones the day of. EJ sent them to me and I was so surprised at how sweet that was and how wonderful the iPhone pictures were. EJ and Thomas made sure to capture the entire day and to get key elements that were most important to us. We truly enjoyed spending time with them! They made us feel comfortable and were great at directing us as well as being able to hide in the background when needed. Both of them showed us throughout the process that they cared and wanted to make us happy. When we received the highlight video, we were blown away! My husband was apprehensive about hiring a videographer but I convinced him to do it as I really wanted to have those memories. After watching the highlight video, he was so happy we hired Reel Motions. They picked one of the songs we liked and it flowed perfectly with the video. They captured everything we wanted and more! I've watched it so many times and each time I love it more. Everyone we've shown it to is amazed at how beautiful it came out and how professional it looks. The video quality is top notch as well as the editing. I'm grateful for them taking the time to make this special for us. They even scheduled a call with us while they were working on it to confirm a few details. Later on we received the footage from the day which included another four videos (getting ready, wedding ceremony, speeches, and friends and family). Not only did they put two of the videos to music but they also made them into edited videos that are fun to watch. They captured moments that I didn't even remember and/or didn't notice that they were recording. The ceremony music sounded great and the mics they put on my husband and our officiant blended in pretty well and captured the voices well. We 100% recommend Reel Motions to anyone who wants a videographer to capture special memories. We would use them again in a heartbeat! On top of all this, their prices are more than fair and I can't imagine anyone being dissatisfied with them! EJ and Thomas are top notch all around!

Ronnie Guinto has been our go-to photographer for nearly a decade. Our very first session with him…read morewas when our son was just 3 years old--he's now 12--and we've continued to come back to Ronnie year after year, even after moving out of the area. We've tried other photographers locally, but no one measures up to Ronnie's skill, creativity, and ability to make every session enjoyable. Ronnie has a special talent for working with kids. Our son genuinely looks forward to photo days with him; Ronnie knows exactly how to make children feel comfortable and capture their best smiles. He's not just someone who takes pictures--he's an artist who pays attention to detail, from suggesting natural poses to finding the perfect lighting and angles. Every session feels relaxed and fun, and the photos always turn out beautifully. We truly can't recommend him enough--his work speaks for itself, and his professionalism and warmth keep us coming back no matter the distance.

We are so happy to have found Ronnie for our family photo session. The location he found for us was…read moreamongst the idyllic cypress trees at the Fitzgerald marine reserve which served as a backdrop for our family of four. He captured our true essence with his photography. He is very skilled and truly a creative artist who was so easy to work with. We were elated with the finished masterpiece and can't wait share them with our friends and family !

We booked Jim about 9 months before our April wedding after seeing photos from another wedding we…read moreattended as guests. We immediately loved how natural everything looked. The photos felt candid and real instead of overly posed or staged, and we found out Jim was the photographer. That ended up being exactly our experience too. My husband and I are both pretty awkward in front of a camera and really did not want to spend the entire day posing, but Jim was somehow able to get amazing photos while still letting everything feel relaxed and natural. Nothing felt forced. He was also super flexible with what we wanted while still being really organized about family photos and any specific shots we cared about. The whole process felt very easy and low stress. Also, the turnaround time was insanely fast. We got our previews and full gallery back way quicker than we expected. Not sure if we just got lucky being earlier in wedding season lol, but it was such a nice surprise right after the wedding. Highly highly recommend Jim to anyone, especially if you want wedding photos that actually feel like you and not a 10-hour photoshoot.

My wife and I were browsing IG during wedding planning when we saw Jim's photos of another wedding…read moreat our selected venue. Viewing those pictures, my wife and I just loved the angles and composition of Jim's photos and knew that Jim would be hard to beat. Something I didn't realize before I got married was how much time you spend with your photographer on your wedding day. I think I probably spend more time with them than I did with my actual wife and groomsmen. Having say that, I was glad that Jim and Ryan were my photographers. They were really cool, funny guys to chat with throughout the wedding and you can tell they were passionate about getting the best photos they can get out of my wife and me. I appreciate they were always want to try out new poses, new angles, and new props so that the pictures stand out. Jim was also a great photographer for our families as he knows Chinese and was able to give out great instructions even to my family members who didn't speak the best English. It was pretty funny too when we weren't quite sure what we were doing during the Chinese tea ceremony and Jim was able to step in and give us some instructions. We got our wedding photos a month after our wedding date and we were not disappointed. Jim's selection of curated photos that he touched up were all amazing and were all worthy to be set as wallpapers on our phones. They were simply more interesting to look than most typical wedding photos we've seen elsewhere. And honestly, even the rest of the photos that weren't touch up or part of the curated batch were amazing to look at.

Carleigh is phenomenal. We have been using her for 8 years now and her magic continues to amaze me…read more She is amazing with kiddos, creating play and ease. The results are relaxed, joyful, candid snapshots of our family. I could not be more grateful for her art and the memories she has captured for us. You will never regret spending money on family photos! Thank you, thank you Carleigh!

I first fell in love with Carleigh's photography when I saw the photos she took of my co-worker's…read moreson. I was so taken by the photos that I actually shared them on my blog (http://holidayhelpings.com/sweet-poppy-studios-photography/). After her photos I started following the Sweet Poppy Studios blog where you can see spectacular photos from different photo shoots. I then shared her work in another blog post (http://holidayhelpings.com/black-and-white-family-photos/). I was so impressed by her photography that I decided I wanted her to take photos of me for my blog. I have had professional photos taken before for Christmas cards and what not but had never had a photo shoot by myself. I was really nervous that the photos wouldn't capture me looking natural but they turned out wonderfully. I met up with Carleigh the day of the shoot and told her about the blog, my audience, and the look I was going for. She managed to capture exactly what I had described. She arranged my decorations/props in a way that looked natural and real. She made me feel comfortable and genuinely happy. I was so excited to see the final images and was overjoyed with the final product. Carleigh really has an eye for capturing light and personality. I was thrilled! My family was so impressed with the photos that we decided to work with Carleigh again for our Christmas card photos. She did a great job capturing our family looking happy and relaxed. We had a great time shooting with her and loved our Christmas card photos. I could continue writing a raving review about Sweet Poppy Studios and how much I love Carleigh and the photos she takes... but I think you get the idea!