Toyo Miyatake studio is great! Alan is so easy to work with. He's taken my family photos, senior photo, and headshot for work. He makes you feel so comfortable and it shows in the results. If you're looking for a photographer, I highly recommend! read more

Alan's father photographed my family portrait back in 1987, and it was a pleasure to visit his studio in 2024 to have my own family's portrait taken. Alan is patient and friendly, and his output is top notch. Since then, I have seen firsthand how involved he is with dedicating his time and services to various community events. Highly recommended. read more

I first had Toyo Miyatake Studio take our wedding photos back in 1987 and have used their artistry for several occasions, while growing the family. Now that we have a Gosei grandchild, this continues to be our main album of recording memorable times in our family history. Alan is very personable and seems comfortable with any type of situation, and is known throughout the photography community, with photographs of President Biden and Governor Newsom taken during an opportune time with these dignitaries. I would like to continue our relationship with this studio located within our community and hope to see wedding pictures in the near future! read more

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Alan takes high quality and really takes the time to get to know clients. We took as many photos as possible for a corporate headshot. He has a good eye and pose suggestions. I called and got an appointment for the same day. They have a dressing room, iron for clothes and really good lighting. Price was $175 for 6 untouched images in 72 dpi (website quality). Since I'm a graphic artist, I retouched it myself. Price is different if you need photoshop, airbrush, skin touch up. I'm stoked I was able to use the photo for my corporate resume and scholarship website photo. I will come again for future photo needs. Look at the beautiful photo. It speaks for itself. Thanks Alan. read more

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BEWARE OF PREDATORY BUSINESS PRACTICES We went for a sitting for a family portrait at Toyo Miyatake Studio. We were expecting to take a portrait that would capture our growing family. The whole experience has been a disaster. It's been such a disaster that I don't even want any of the photos because it would only remind us of the terrible experience. And that's fine that I don't want the pictures because the owner Alan wants to keep them ransom anyways. Alan charges for literally anything and everything. The cost to just sit in the studio and have your picture taken is $275. Just to be there. And it goes up from there. Here's the additional pricing that we received after having spent the time to get our portrait taken. Print size 11x14...$130 16x20...$275 20x24...$295 24x30...$425 30x40...$550 Add canvas texture 11x14...$75 16x20...$95 20x24...$120 24x30...$150 30x40...$250 Add frame 11x14...$160 16x20...$220 20x24...$270 24x30...$350 30x40...$625 Add canvas wrap 11x14...$100 16x20...$135 20x24...$160 24x30...$200 30x40...$325 And here's the kicker. Alan wants to charge $325 for the digital file of each picture taken. Now if you decide to order prints from him (minimum of $275 per print), he will release the digital file to you for $150. read more

The prices here are ridiculous. Owner charges a sitting fee for just a couple of poses, a couple hundred dollars per print and extra for digital files. All in all, you can spend over a grand easy on a family photo. There are definitely more inexpensive options that are less dated than a standard yearbook photo. read more

Alan is super friendly and patient with us! I took my husband here for his military portraits and all the pictures came out stunning. Highly recommend this place! Will definitely be back! read more

High quality photography. We've used Toyo many times for different types of pictures, three grad pictures, a family portrait, basketball team pictures. Alan is easy to work with. I've also been to a few weddings that he was the photographer. Best photographer in the area and further out too. read more

No idea where the positive reviews are from. Substandard service and low quality. Price has also increased exponentially. You can find a better photographer. Avoid. read more

What an awesome family business, my wife and myself went to get a few professional pics and we really enjoyed the experience. Allan is the photographer and he did an amazing job, he was very patient and professional. I have lived in this area for over 6 years and never really knew about this pocket in SG. this place is a family owned business runs by Allan and his daughter and they are doing a great job. I will refer more people to support this family owned business and to support the great work Allan does. read more

Alan was incredibly professional and easy to work with. He was responsive to the needs of my family in a very sensitive and emotionally challenging time. I am grateful for his photography and artistry as he put together a beautiful portrait of my mom. read more

I wanted to take professional headshots since I just passed my real estate exam. Alan was amazing with helping me with that. He was quick to respond to my Yelp inquiry. On the day of the appointment he took a good amount of different poses and sent me an email pretty much right after with the poses for me to choose. He is super friendly and easy to work with. I loooove how quick he was with responding. I will definitely go to him again for all future photography needs. read more

Alan was our photographer and main contact. I requested a quote via Yelp and he was professional as well as quick in his response. It was our first time trying Toyo Miyatake for our annual family portrait due to a friend's referral and we were not disappointed! It was a great experience! The photography session was for our annual family pictures. We have young kids, ages 3 and 7, so any appointments with them makes me a bit nervous because they are kids! Also, had to push my appointment because we were running late and that made it more hectic... But Alan was a pro and the pictures turned out great. He got the kids to smile and into the positions just right. Alan did a great job at capturing the right moment in time. Thanks Alan! We will definitely be back! Maybe.. We will even get to take extended family pictures with the grandparents as well as uncles/aunts too. He had those displayed in the studio and it looked great. read more

Just got my headshot done for a company photo. Turned out great! Affordable and no fuss. Owner was friendly and super easy to work with. Support this local business that's been around for 100 years! read more

This studio is very responsive and accommodating. I love getting to see the proofs right away and being able to order so quickly. They are great with working with kids, especially unruly uncooperative kids, to get at least one amazing shot. Highly recommend their services! read more

I have been using Yelp forever, but this is my first review. If you are ever in need of a professional photographer, do not hesitate to contact Alan. He was so quick to reply to my request for a quote, and always promptly responded to my questions. He takes his time to get to know you, and puts you at ease before he takes the first shot. There are a lot of photography studios in the greater Los Angeles area to choose from, but you will not regret choosing Toyo Miyatake. So happy with my headshots and definitely will contact Alan again. read more

My 104 yr old grandfather's wish is to take a family portrait (all his kids and grandkids etc...) before he passes. I think he's pretty healthy but he likes to debate with me. Anyhow onto the family portrait! The stars aligned this past Christmas 2017 and the entire family happen to be in town. However everyone was scheduled to leave right after Christmas. On Christmas Eve, I called 5 studios but not a photographer was stirring, no even my (laptop) mouse. I noticed the "My Alhambra Card" and decided to check if there were any studio recommendations. I found Toyo Miyatake Studio and anxious to fulfill grandpa's wishes, I emailed them. Alan was quick to reply and very pleasant. His prices seemed high (compared to the online ads I saw who were not willing to accommodate 49 people) so I was desperate. We talked about the price and what I would get (10 poses, 1 photograph, some digitals). But oh boy trying to get 49 people in on time for a portrait was exciting. We arrived for our appointment. It was beautiful chaos. My family members took more poses than Alan and I agreed on but he didn't charge us extra. Some even went to change their clothes and he was accommodating. Our 2 hour session quickly became 4, but Alan remained in high spirits and everybody was genuinely smiling. Alan continued to give us discounts from the sitting fee, to printing, and also for the digital photos. In the end we got more than we bargained for and everyone was so happy. The photos are of very high quality and the framing is just perfect. My grandfather even said this was the happiest moment of his life! Note: I do believe some of the poses could have been better aligned but I also understand the crazy chaos of the day; especially when he had other appointments backed up because we went way over time. read more

Alan did an awesome job helping us take some family and solo portraits for my Dads Birthday. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, he was more then willing to actually do an at home visit and take the pictures in the comfort of our home. Everyone in the family had a really good time, and we were even able to see the photos uploaded within just a few hours after the shoot. If you're looking to get high quality portraits and like excellent communication, I highly recommend Toyo Miyatake Stuidos and their services! read more

This studio and these people are THE BEST! Alan and Sydney are so fun to work with and amazing at what they do. My family has come to them for years and are always completely satisfied with our experience and the photos they provide. They've done so many different photos for us, whether it's family portraits, individual ones, special photos for Nisei Week, and even fun inventive photo shoots for dance. Whenever I have an idea of photos I want to take, Sydney and Alan are always more than enthusiastic to do it, even if it's something new to them. Last year we did a whole photoshoot with baking flour and created some AWESOME shots! Working with them is seriously the best and I HIGHLY recommend anyone to come here for all your photo needs!! read more

The girls and I did a family portrait. Great experience and forever family moments. Quality is A+. Carina actually had her hula picture taken here when she was 6-almost 7. She's now 13! And they still had her pic in the computer! It was a fun experience. We'll have to come back when Carina has her senior portraits for sure! read more

The company was rude .nasty and did a shitty job... Nasty Customer service and it was a total rip off Did not fulfill the order and was he was a complete and total ass and nasty on the phone.... Do not walk ...run from this place they will steal your money and rip you off....plus the work is sub standard You will be disipointed at every turn.... Do not trust these people with your memories they will. Piss you off... Trust me still im pissed .. Run from these crook read more

Mr. Miyatake was very professional and friendly. He made my family and me feel comfortable in the photo session. He gave us opportunities to use the dressing room to freshen up prior to the photos being taken. He was efficient and responsive to questions. He was quick about getting proofs to us and retouching requested photos. the pictures came out great! we wanted traditional family pictures, which he provided well. We will use him again in the future! read more

Beautiful photos from a wonderful photographer. It was great working with Alan. He is very professional and does a great job. We were so pleased to have him help us take our family portraits. Although the photos are more expensive, he was upfront about the pricing (no hidden fees) and he tried his best to work with our budget. In the end, we received the best studio picture ever! Before my siblings moved away, we took family photos every year at various different studios, so we have definitely been to over a dozen different studios. Toyo Miyatake is probably the most expensive one, but when we saw the quality of the photos, it was obvious why he charged more. In the end, we are very happy to have chosen Alan this year to capture our memories. Thank you for everything, Alan! read more

Just worked with Alan on a wedding luncheon yesterday. As a wedding planner, Alan was so easy to work with. Went with the flow, showed up early, got all the photos done on time, really calmed the couple and the guests during all of the shots, and was there ready to shoot every time something was happening. I could tell right away that he's been doing this for a long time. There's definitely a sense of calmness and professionalism with Alan that I think helps clients relax and enjoy the moment. I really hope we can work together again! read more

My family has been using Alan for years and years starting with my aunts wedding a few decades ago. My sister and I both took beautiful pictures with our dance group a couple times with Alan as well as our high school and college graduation photos! I also chose Alan for a family portrait including our little puggle and they came out beautiful! Alan has become a great family friend throughout the years and he even came out to take pictures at my club formals back when I was in college. I have been looking to take professional pictures for my social media accounts and for my new job that requires a ton of marketing. Even though my company uses a different photography service, of course I always have to give my business to Alan. I have never been disappointed with his quality of service and especially the quality of photos. I have had the pleasure of seeing the occasional upgrades such as a tv to view the pictures instead of from the computer monitor and advancing photoshop abilities. He has always been quick to respond, very accommodating, and is really passionate about providing high quality photographs for his clients. If you want top quality, choose a company that has been around for decades. Prices may be higher than going to JC Penney or using your friend's cell, but you get what you pay for and his services are well worth it! read more

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Alan was awesome. My family was in need of a portrait and he covered all the bases. He had the children caught with style and the women looking elegant. We will definitely use him again. The quality, the technique, and the mannerisms were all tops. Thank you for giving us a lifetime of memories. read more

Our experience with Alan for our son's baptism was nothing short of wonderful. As a busy Mom working and trying to coordinate a baptism in LA where our in-laws are at was quite a feat. Working with Alan was so easy, he asked all the right questions, offered his portfolio, gave several options, scoped out the church and party location the day before and all at a very reasonable price. The pictures truly captured the essence of the special day and sweet moments shared with family. I whole heartedly recommend his eye as a photographer, his professionalism and his business. read more

I use Toyo Miyatake whenever I need a professional photo. Excellent service and always gets the shot you need. Very professional and Alan has a great family story. Spend some time talking with him while he sets up, to get to know this business. Another San Gabriel Gem. read more

Portrait sitting was very easy with our large family. The whole sitting and image selections took only a couple of hours. Alan was very accommodating in working with us on some issues on the final prints, and working with us on digital files. read more

I needed a high quality business portrait photograph to be used in a variety of media. As an attorney, it was extremely important to me that the photograph be professional and dignified. Alan was absolutely terrific. He is very professional! We took approximately 40 photographs and selected one. With a few touch ups, the final product was fantastic. I am very satisfied. The price to take the photograph and retouch was quite affordable. I would highly recommend Toyo Miyatake for any of your photographic needs. Larry P. read more

It was a very last minute decision before my brother's and my graduation to take a family and graduation pictures. He was able to schedule us and take pictures for us in that short period of time. This was our first ever family portrait at the studio and it turned out great. Really happy with the quality of the picture, but the price is a bit pricier than others. I would still highly recommend this place though with the quality of the pics :) read more

Toyo Miyatake Studio has documented our family for four generations now. From my grandparents to now my children. It always feels like a homecoming when we get our photos taken with Alan. He is so patient and great with young kids too! Our latest Shichi-Go-San photo session complete a series of three for this generation. Alan was also gracious to entertain my young girls wanting to dance in front of the camera. We walked away with some bonus, unexpected candid shots. Our family will be back! read more

I ordered pre school pictures back in March from My child's school. I paid for package D which gives three different poses this also comes with a class photo. Weeks later I received the photos, which had the incorrect class year 2019-2020. In-addition, I received one standard pose and not the three different pose that comes with package D. I reached out to Toyo Miyatake Studio to rectify the matter. I was informed there were a total of three orders on file, a package A and 2x package D. I explained that one of those orders were overcharged and should be canceled. I explained that I had attempted to use the promo code, provided by the school, which did not work. I elaborated that I had paid cash for the original order then paid again due to the fact that the promo code did not work. I requested Mr. Allan cancel one of the orders and make a refund being this was a clear mistake. The manager Mr. Allan states, "I don't understand your logic. Give me your name and number and give me until tomorrow to come up with a solution." To which I responded the solution seems clear in this matter; Mr. Allan simply cancel one of the orders and refund the money. There are so many reasons to be upset here; one Toyo Miyatake used the wrong class year, they also failed to deliver on the correct package, lastly, I was charged twice. This was a simple mishap to fix, but instead the owner Mr. Allan argued with me stating he did not see my point when it was clear as day. When something is wrong or incorrect just fix the problem. In this case, refunding one of the orders is the right thing to do. To add insult to injury I tried to cancel out the orders completely, however, Mr. Allen said, "I will cancel out the orders but I will not refund your money, " to which he laughed. This will be reported to the Better Business Bureau, my credit card company for services not delivered and to the school for a resolute. No parent should have to go through this amount of trouble for their child's preschool pictures. read more

Love their professionalism and work! They have photographed my daughter's college graduation and high school graduation portraits. read more

Alan and one of his assistants photographed our wedding in September 2012. Alan is very easy to work with. A few months before the wedding, we consulted with him for over an hour and got the feeling that he had a firm understanding of what kind of photos we wanted. He is a great listener and helped fuel our creative fire with ideas of his own, interjected respectfully and with good timing. He drew upon his experience to make some suggestions on the timing of events at our ceremony, which helped immensely because we were planning the wedding ourselves. Throughout the preparation period, he responded promptly to phone calls and emails. He was very fair with pricing and outlined several different options for us. All in all, we knew what we were getting, we got it, and we're happy with his service! read more

My granddaughter and I just took a portrait...we had a great time and the picture came out great! Loved the quality and the service. Great with children. read more

We chose this studio for our son's high school graduation photos and they turned out beautifully. Alan is the consummate professional - he answers his emails promptly, takes his time in the studio to get the best shots, develops the photos in a timely manner, and his pricing is fair. He will work with your ideas and offers his expert opinions as needed. As a bonus, Alan is fun and has a great personality. The Toyo Miyatake name has always had the best reputation and it is gratifying to see that Alan has kept up the excellent standards started by his father and grandfather. read more

I usually have no motivation to post on Yelp. But this studio's worst customer service in my whole life made me to have an account of Yelp. I hope this company had little bit respect me as a customer. Their work was not professional and customer service was horrible. They are very cold and small minded company. I am very sad that they ruined my precious family photo moment. read more

Alan's dad did my high school grad photo about a b'zillion years ago. Alan did my wedding some 35+ years ago. He's been taking photos of my kids/family since. He also comes to my school where I teach to take photos of the students annually. He is an upstanding professional who also volunteers/contributes in many ways to the community. read more

My husband just came back from this studio and keeps raving about this place and the owner/photographer, Alan. Alan helped my husband (who was very nervous at the beginning) relax and have a great time shooting. Everyone at the studio was also friendly. Great price for the great value. Definitely recommend this place above all others! read more