Three days before the event, I decided to hire a photographer for my Grandma's 100th Birthday Party…read morein San Francisco. My Dad was always the official photographer for all family events, but sadly he passed away a month before the party. Initially I planned to take on the job myself, but I have two young kids and a lot of relatives I haven't seen in several years that I knew would keep me busy. I reached out to a lot of photographers with good reviews on Yelp. I ranked the photographers I contacted and hoped someone from the top of my list would be available and would not be too pricey. There was a fairly wide range of prices as well as different levels of experience. I really liked what I saw on Harry's website, and he was at the top of my list. So I was incredibly excited when Harry said he was available for the exact date and time I needed. Harry is experienced, and he's a good communicator. The agreement was clear, and everything went as smoothly as it could have been. Harry captured so many special moments throughout the 4.5 hour party. Even though I said there was no rush, our family was grateful to have an online link available to download the photos in less than 5 days after the event. We were grateful Harry provided tips on lighting and space to get good shots of multiple families and a big group photo. The photos were beautiful and captured so many memorable moments that evening including my Grandma dancing the night away. We will always treasure these photos from my Grandma's 100th Birthday celebration. Overall I highly recommend working with Harry. When I plan another trip to San Francisco, I will definitely contact him and set up an outdoor family photo session. Harry is dedicated, experienced, and professional, and we are all so pleased with the wonderful photos. I'm still working on an album for my Grandma; I know she'll especially enjoy reliving the 100th Birthday celebration with her family and friends. Thank you, Harry!

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

This is late review but well deserved! Olga took amazing…read morepictures of my family in the summer. It was a gift to my parents for their 40th anniversary and the pictures were superb!!She made the process easy and was pretty good with my toddler to get some amazing shots of her too. I didn't know what I was doing with the outfits and she guided me with what might look nice and cohesive too - and it's a small thing, but it shows in the pictures. I didn't feel need to enhance any picture and we ended up getting the entire gallery. Thank you for such a special memory!

As a first time mom, research on the best products for your newborn is no easy task. I wanted to…read moremake sure I found the best, professional, kind and high quality first newborn photographer in the bay area. I came across Olgas instagram page and read all YElP reviews and let me tell you the reviews dont lie! From the beginning Olga was quick to respond and provide fast availability for my 3 week old and family to take our first family photos. She came to my home on time and was responsive with texts. Any questions I had she was quick to respond. She handled our precious baby so well, swaddled her and put her to sleep faster than I can! The pictures were done in the comfort of our home and she brought everything! As a new time mommy having 1 less thing to prepare for is amazing! She took so many photos and provided so many options and was in and out! Also her prices are the best for the high quality and amazing experience you"ll be gettting. Thank you Olga for making this experience a lasting memory for our new and growing family!

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.

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!

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.

Great home-based studio! Very neat, organized with many…read morephoto opportunities with varied backgrounds, props and seats. Tien was pleasant to work with. Was efficient in taking passport photos according to the newer stricter regulations. He made sure the photos were flattering and softened some wrinkles and scars like magic. $25 for 2 passport photo prints. $10 extra for digital copy that he will email. Barely more expensive than Walgreens, but you will have a much more flattering photo for years to come. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back for family photos soon! Side note: Tien also will go to events for photography if you were looking for an event photographer in addition to a studio style photographer.

Very professional and quick. Able to correct posture. I did my headshot and professional shot with…read morehim and I'm looking forward to the next project!

I'm so happy I found Justin!!! We hired him to capture our intimate elopement ceremony and we were…read moreover the moon with him. He was responsive, easy/straightforward to work with, made us feel comfortable during the shoot and was very personable. I really appreciate his easy going personality and he made us feel comfortable during photos and gave us really good poses/pointers. I loved that he would show us little snippets during the shoot to show us how the photos were turning out as well. He was so kind, friendly, professional and all the great things you want in a photographer capturing your special moments. I believe he finalized edits and sends within 3-4 weeks and I can't wait to see. Bonus was that he sent over more than 10 sneak-peaks within 24 hours!!! This was so awesome and we were able to use right away to announce our marriage. All in all, so impressed with Justin. He's a gem and I'm looking forward to continue using him for our future shoots!!

Justin was our photographer for our engagement and wedding. He did a fantastic job for both…read moreevents. For the engagement, Justin met with my husband to scope out potential locations. My husband greatly appreciated Justin's recommendations for photo ideas. For our wedding, Justin and his second photographer were nothing short of amazing. Justin was able to use the venues spaces very creatively and effectively--I was very impressed with Justin's ability to stage us and our family and wedding party without having seen the venues before. The photos made me appreciate the venues in ways I had not thought of. Justin was able to turn around two photographers' and 10 hours worth of photos in 2 weeks. We were very impressed! Justin has a way of making people feel comfortable. That was true of my husband and me, as well as our wedding parties and families. The end result was amazing photos that we love, and our friends and family have told us look great. We are so happy we got to work with Justin and his team!

I booked a surprise Mother's Day photoshoot with Sugarbaby Photography for my wife with our…read morenewborn. It just happened to be on her actual birthday as well! Jaimie was also kind enough to recommend a hair & make up place near their studio. That way my wife was able to just relax and enjoy her day. Jaimie and Stanley took care of us right away, and our little guy was easygoing around them. All of the pictures came out really good and my wife loves them! We'll definitely be booking more sessions with Sugarbaby in the future. Thanks again!

Stanley did our baby's first birthday photography. I'm very pleased with the photos and the…read morememories he captured he was punctual, professional, creative, and exactly knew how to get the baby to pay attention and smile! His photos will always keep the sweet memories of that day alive! Highly recommended!

I was having my second baby and didn't think I wanted maternity pics. I changed my mind and wanted…read moreto have mommy & me pics with my 2 yr old. I was scheduled to give birth on a Saturday and Ozlem fit me in for a mini shoot the Tuesday before. The pictures were absolutely adorable. I was so happy I changed my mind. When my baby was born, I was so exhausted but wanted a little family picture. Ozlem booked us another mini session and the pictures once again didn't disappoint. Her background was so soft and bright it gave a more upbeat vibe than the black and white newborn pics.

Every session feels like magic!…read more We've had the absolute pleasure of working with Ozlem for several years now, and I truly can't imagine trusting anyone else to capture our family's most special moments. Her talent behind the camera is undeniable--she has an incredible eye for detail, light, and composition. Whether it's a chaotic family gathering or a quiet newborn shoot, she brings calm & patience. Somehow, she always manages to capture the essence of who we are as a family--those authentic, fleeting moments that are more precious than any posed shot could ever be. Her finished photos are consistently stunning--thoughtfully edited and timeless. We're so grateful to have found her! If you're lucky enough to work with her, you'll understand exactly what I mean.