My wife and I are very satisfied with the services received from and products by Memory Photo Gallery (MPG), and we believe our actions speak louder than words: we actually hired MPG twice for our wedding pictures. We are certainly pleased to work with the wonderful MPG team consisting of the photographer, wedding dress consultant, makeup and hair stylist and the manager whom we highly recommend to you if you are now considering wedding photography.
We had the traditional posed-style photography, and Gary was our photographer or what I call "a man of few words." I don't know much about photography, but don't let his taciturnity fool you. We find that Gary is quite attuned to the environment. I still remember when we chose the site at Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden (the only outdoor setting in San Francisco still showcasing colorful flowers in fall season per my lovely wife's request), Gary took a good amount of time walking around the area by himself and "feeling out" the garden before starting to take our pictures. And as the pictures turn out, Gary was remarkably skillful and intuitive in executing each shot and capturing the moments. Boy! Gary really knows how to use the natural light: our pictures are warm and filled with various emotions from anticipation to exhilaration to good ol' love! Though we find this amusing, when we were on the way to our next setting, Gary suddenly asked to stop the van and found a wooded area in Golden Gate Park (Wait a minute, it's not what you are thinking!!) and took a few shots, and the pictures again turn out to be quite extraordinary in a way that my wife's and my excitement glows and stands out in a less animate background. Gary's photography instinct certainly reflects his degree of receptiveness and acclimation, as well as his high standard. We are happy with Gary's services!
Winnie and Susie were my wife's wedding gown consultants. Well, even though my wife didn't have a whole lot of experience in choosing the right dress to begin with, they were very patient and knowledgeable in her selection process: giving constructive feedback and helping my wife try out tens (if not dozens) of dresses before finalizing the "Three" according to our package. When we finished our two photoshoots, Winnie was instrumental in giving us ideas on choosing the single picture out of so many pretty ones for our framed portrait. She was also very good at following up on our selections in order to make sure our order fell within the timeframe of production! (Yay! Both the crystal cover flush mount album and the portrait came just in time before Chinese New Year!) We are delighted with Winnie's services!
Susie was my wife's makeup and hair stylist at both times. I can't speak for my wife, and I am no expert in professional cosmetology. But based on my observation of my wife's process, Susie was well prepared (Take a look of her makeup case!) and very detailed-oriented. My wife's maquillage and hair setting took at least two hours on both occasions. Susie meticulously worked her magic on my wife and transformed her into an even more amazingly looking lady. (For the record, I should say my wife is already charming beforehand!) We are thrilled with Susie's services!
Last but not least, Cindy whom I believe is the gallery manager has been very friendly and welcoming to us since day one when my wife and I entered the shop for inquiry of their packages. She was very caring, personable, open and thorough, as she made sure that we were well informed about the details of the package of our choice. She respected the fact that we needed time to think through our options before making the decision. I remember when I was overly worried about the picture-taking process (i.e., photography permit, weather condition, etc.), she took the time to especially explain it to me and to calm my nerves. Needless to say, the whole process of photography on both occasions went rather smoothly, and the pictures came out to be stunning! We are grateful for Cindy's services!
Overall, both my wife and I are contented with the services and products by MPG. As the name of this gallery indicates, our experience with MPG has surely created many unforgettable memories before and on our wedding. We are thankful for their professional but congenial involvement. One may wonder where we will go for our family portraits when our family is getting bigger down the road.... read more