My husband needed to find a videographer stat on a Sunday afternoon to shoot some film at an LPGA…read moreevent in Menlo Park. While he was panicking on the phone trying to find someone who knew a videographer, I did a Yelp search and decided to call Bay Tiger. I explained our "emergency" to Ken when he answered the phone. He said he could probably help us so I handed the phone over to my husband. They quickly worked out the details and agreed on a budget, at which point Ken abandoned his Sunday workout, got in the car and made it to Menlo Park in time to shoot the film that was needed. He also did some quick turnaround editing-as in overnight. While I didn't interact with him beyond the initial phone contact, my husband said that he was extremely professional and very good at what he does. I was tremendously impressed that not only did he answer his phone on a Sunday, he was willing to turn his day upside down to accommodate our request.

I met Ken a couple of years ago on a shoot he was covering in Livermore. I have seen his direction…read morefrom the outside and his final output on YouTube. This past June 8th, we finally had the opportunity to hire and work with Ken, as it was our company's 3 Year Anniversary Party at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Video is a huge part of our vibe, as people from around the world need to see what all this hype is about. Ken certainly captured our day in review perfectly. He put more time and effort into it than we could have imagined. He was well-underpaid for his work ethic, production, shooting capabilities and editing. What Ken is excellent at is reading our vibe...our feel...and making sure we, the customer, are very happy with the output. Video is our best source of marketing and Ken has put together our best marketing piece yet. I am safe and relieved to say, we have found our man!!!! I HIGHLY recommend Ken for any event you may have, as he will give you quality shots, great energy, excellent editing and a heart to make sure you are happy with the final piece. Thanks Ken!!! Until our next shoot!!! Matt

A friend had referred them to us and after watching some of their videos we settled on them. Great…read morevideos and a referral, what could go wrong, right? Wrong. After I had put my deposit down, I found out that Sonny (the creative mind) had left leaving David in charge. Most videographers ask what you are looking for in your video, what moments you'd like them to capture, etc. When I inquired about that, David advised they do not have a questionnaire for us to fill out, but I could send it along. On the day of our wedding he arrived at our hotel with an additional shooter, which he did not mention prior. They completely lacked professionalism and it was as if they were three guys just goofing around. There was no vision, it was just them shooting random things that were happening. They brought a drone, and decided to test it out that day, so they also wasted time on that when they could have been capturing other moments. I decided not to get upset and let it ruin the most important day of my life, since I had yet to see the end result. Three months after our wedding, we received the initial video. I asked if certain edits could be made, and was told I'd see them in a week. A week went by and nothing. I sent him email after email and when there was a response it was always "you will receive it in a week". There was always an excuse, he used "my main editor had an emergency" a lot. Our contract stated that the final product would be delivered 6-8 months after the wedding date. My husband had to step in and eventually, after a year and 8 months we finally received our video. Mind you the video was mediocre in comparison to the work that was done when Sonny was there. It was such an important day, and we hired a videographer to capture specific moments that you can look back on. It was such a disappointing video and terrible experience. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.

I hate giving bad reviews but let me explain why the 1 star. I've seen Lightbulb's amazing work and…read morewhen my now-husband and I were talking about who to go with for our wedding video, I knew it had to be them. They were out of our price range but I begged my husband to go with them because I've watched all their videos and I loved every one of them. Plus, I've met Sonny through mutual friends and he seems like a pretty easy guy to work with. Our wedding was on 7/11/15 and we signed our contract on 3/25/2014. A couple of months before our wedding, we caught wind that Sonny left Lightbulb to start his own production. We were disappointed but hopeful that his previous partners would carry the torch and we'll still get an amazing video. The day of our wedding, Davian and a team member were punctual, friendly, and professional. They were great. The only problem was we didn't receive our wedding package until 6/24/2016. Yes, almost a whole year later! Throughout this time family and friends, constantly, asked us about our wedding video. We had several friends who got married in 2016 who got their wedding video before us. Honestly, it was embarrassing and frustrating. At first, we didn't bug them about our video. We knew these projects takes time and we didn't want to rush them and end up with a crappy video. The contract did say it may take up to 6-8 months to receive the final package. But after 6 months of not hearing anything from Lightbulb, I decided to reach out. In January 2016, I emailed Davian to ask about their progress. Two weeks later he sent me an email with an apology for the delay, a link to the featured film, and a promise that our project will be completed and shipped in 2 weeks. We wanted to share the long-anticipated video with our family and friends through social media but the link required a password. I asked him to remove the password so it could be viewed by everyone. Not only did I not get a response to my request, we did not get our package in two weeks. I emailed him once a month, thereafter. I didn't hear from him until June when he asked me to send him photos for the DVD cover. This was the last time I heard from him. He texted my husband to let him know that he shipped out our package. Their work was okay at best, neither of us were blown away. The quality of the video wasn't even in HD. We were expecting so much more, after waiting for almost a whole year. So, there it is. Poor communication, broken promises, angry parents and a mediocre wedding video is all we got from them. We know we're not their only project but a little communication and being forthright goes a long way.

My wife and I had a great time working with Joel and Kristine for our wedding…read more We had 2 pre wedding meetings to go over the flow. At the end of the first meeting they gave us some homework, to describe them what our dream day to be like. Our second meeting was about 1 month before the wedding and we went over the agenda for our big day. The day of the wedding we had one of the videographers getting video of the groom & bride at all time and the other videographer getting all the details from the wedding in addition to some epic drone footage. Joel also took it upon himself to keep us on schedule during the day which definitely was one less thing to worry about. Once the day was over they were able to quickly post a teaser and highlight video that kept us craving to see the full documentary that we had. After a couple adjustments we finally receive our full documentary and its was absolutely perfect. My wife and I are super happy that we had the drone footage and a phone for our guest to leave us a voicemail. The overview views from the drone and the voicemails are a must when planning the wedding. Definitely enjoyed working with them and really happy with the work they rendered. Thanks again. Iannick and Kelby

Joel and Kristine are absolute professionals and truly gifted at capturing moments that will make…read moreus laugh and cry for a lifetime. From the very beginning, they showed such genuine care for our story and for documenting the moments that mattered most to us. They took the time to really get to know us and our love story, asking thoughtful questions and providing a detailed questionnaire that helped us envision how we wanted our wedding films to feel. From key moments and music choices to little details about our everyday lives, everything felt intentional and personal. We loved every minute of our wedding films, and they highlighted all the moments that we wanted captured. During one of our calls, they offered helpful advice and suggestions that made us feel confident and prepared. On the wedding day, we were completely at ease knowing everything would go smoothly. They were organized, prepared, and supportive in ways that went beyond videography.​ The drone shots are incredible and add such a cinematic touch. One of our favorite additions was the telephone for guests to leave messages, which ended up being such a meaningful and funny keepsake from our wedding day. From our very first meeting, we knew we wanted Joel and Kristine to capture our special day. They made us feel comfortable, understood, and confident that our memories were in the best hands. We highly recommend JKapture! Everything was perfect!

MiCha videography is amazing at what they do. We chose them because they are so passionate of what…read morethey do. From our very first interaction, communication was excellent--they were quick to respond and answered all of our questions. On the day of the event, their professionalism was outstanding. They made us feel comfortable, calm, and gave great direction for posing while also capturing so many beautiful candid moments. We were so impressed by their skills, and how they work together as a team. When we received our photos/video, we were completely blown away. We love everything about it. They captured all the emotions and highlights the fun moments of our wedding. The quality and artistry are exceptional. We can't stop looking at them and reliving the day all over again. Thank you MiCha videography (Michael and Cha) for your hard work and outstanding. Thank you for capturing one of the unforgettable moments of our life. We couldn't imagine a better experience and will cherish these memories forever! We highly, highly recommend MiCha videography for capturing all the moments of your life. Thank you! Anne & Brian Seip

Amazing and highly recommended. Very professional, very technical in all aspects of the video. They…read moreare very respectful. Videos are very beautiful.

It was an instant hook for my wife and I when we were searching for photography studio for our…read morepre-wed and wedding day shooting in 2015 - The amazing and moving shots from Ken on social media gave us a very clear and dreamy vision of our wedding that we were anxiously preparing. We were really lucky to be able to book the studio and everything since the contract was signed was butter smooth, professional, 'dreamy' as my wife would call it - It was our BEST call during the wedding process and how fortunate we were to have them capture the most precious moments in our lives in a such pleasant, delicate way. During the preparation of our pre-wedding shooting, we were offered plenty options to shoot across the bay area. There was no rush in decision making and Ammy was so careful to discuss with us the theme of our pre-wed to match our ceremony as well as the stories of us getting together. We were discussing these details on daily basis ahead of the shooting and when we decided the two day itinerary, she went further to help us pick the outfit - I still remember the day when were ready for shooting, my hair was not really properly done and her team helped me redo my hair which is obviously not their duty. Ken drove us that day to highway 1 on day one and it was a whole day full of professional shooting and recording of great time - I almost felt like we are on a road trip full of romance and Ken was there to capture who we really are, with sincere emotions in the pictures so story-telling and loving. And there was also the short movie shooting that they centered around our stories and the film was so precisely executed with all the emotions and presentations we intended. Everyone on the wedding day was touched by the film and I couldn't thank them enough. After the pre-wed shooting, we were very close to the studio team and grew even more confident of the wedding day. My wife was getting more nervous of all the wedding planing and if there was one thing reassuring to her, it was the studio would make the wedding look absolutely fabulous - And she was RIGHT. On the wedding day, there were a crew of more than five people from the studio, it was more than two hour drive from their office to the venue and they were there by 9am. The sun came out and our big day shooting went on like a dream, we went to the beach to capture so many great pictures as the time allows. The film team was also there and even brought a drone to get some cinematic touch to the professionalism we enjoyed from the start. Right before the ceremony started, I didn't even notice but they were at all angles capturing everything. I was amazed how many awesome shots we got from the ceremony and every picture was so natural and full of the late August sunshine. In the catering session, our guests admired greatly on the pre-wed photos we presented in the hall and of course the pre-wed film that were magical. After our wedding, the studio worked with us on picking the photos from the wedding for re-touching - The techniques of the crew were top notch and fast in response to our needs. We received all the digital copy of the pictures on time and we shared them with all of our family and friends with waves of complements and blessings flowing in. Till this day after a year and half, we still get friends asking where we get our shoots done - This is why I had to write this review here and let them know where to look for them. Look no further if you look for studios in the bay area for photoshoots of any significant occasions. Vidd studio is simply the BEST!

We were looking for a great photographer who wouldn't break our wedding budget. Since we were…read moreliving apart at the time, my wife found them online and decided to give vid studio a shot. After the first meeting, we were hooked! Kenny and Ammy were very willing to meet with us for as long and often as needed to make us feel comfortable with what we wanted and what we were getting. Before our each shoot, they were willing to take the time to make sure we would be as well prepared and well dressed as possible. They are also very enthusiastic about their work, and their cheerfulness is infectious. The staff at VID studio are all very professional. They have all different kinds of cameras, stands, and photo/video accessory for every kind of shot. A city-wide video shoot with them will make you feel like you're filming a professional commercial or movie. Kenny, Ammy, and the rest of the crew are all perfectionists. They will do everything in their power to make every picture and every scene perfect, whether it be taking extra shots just in case the next one comes out even better, working extremely long days, or even extra days to get everything right. My wife is incredibly picky about photos and video, and they almost always managed to please her. If she wasn't 100% satisfied, they would do whatever it took to get her there. Of course that means that we also spent a LOT of time in front of the camera, but it was well worth it. Ammy does a wonderful job with makeup and hair. My wife can be extremely picky about this, but she always comes back from the mirror glowing after being prepped by Ammy. Kenny is a wonderful photographer who cares less about poses and more about what his clients are doing, what's happening around them, and how they interact with their surroundings. He's really great at using the settings of his shots to their full potential. Like Kenny, video director Shun is very flexible. While they always come up with a general script for shots, he's always looking to see how he can use what he has to make it the best it can be. The same can be said for the rest of the crew as well. We and everybody we know have been extremely happy and impressed with their results for our engagement photos/video and we can't wait to see how our wedding photos and video turned out!

I am a pianist and I was looking for someone to help me make a professional video recording of my…read moremusic. I found Willis (Studio One) online and I was very impressed with his work. He was very professional and easy to work with. He took the time to understand my needs and he was able to capture the sound of my music perfectly. He also did a superb job editing the visuals. I am very happy with the final product and I would highly recommend Willis to anyone looking for a professional piano recording service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uZ2yon1x2I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvqbzM0ViUo

Studio One is a great recording place because Willis wants to go far and beyond. My son who is a…read morecollege student made a couple of video recordings last week, and Willis put the honest best service in creating videos. He accepted last minutes Saturday night recording without charging any extra, and he tried to change the audio settings to fit our needs without any charge. He opened a studio 30 minutes early than our appointed time just let my son warm-up and start recording immediately. He is a man of integrity, and I wholeheartedly recommend this studio. If I can ask him, the piano needs to be more fine-tuned.

Echoing my friend Cindy L, yes, this team is FABULOUSSSSSSSS and FASTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…read more I met Michael in 2009, and I knew he and his team would be my wedding photographer and cinematographer one day when I tie the knot. In 2010, I introduced my start-up company in Redwood City to Michael and his team to do an IoT video and they loved his work. The animation was pure genius and story line was so easy to comprehend. In 2014, I introduced my best friend, Cindy L, to Michael and his team, for her wedding, and she and her husband absolutely fell in love with Capture the Love photos and cinematography. Fast forward to 2016. When my NOW husband and I booked Nestldown for our wedding venue in 2016, I knew IMMEDIATELY who I would have as my photographer and cinematographer--the wonderful Capture the Love team!!! I did not even shop around. Right after we signed the contract with Nestldown, I immediately called Michael Soo and made sure we reserve him for Fall 2017 before another couple snatch him from us. Michael and his team come at a price, but you SERIOUSLY pay for what you get. I honestly don't know any team who work as fast as this team. We took our engagement photos and finished around 5pm and within 3 hours, we received sneak previews, and by 9pm, we received all our photos! We had our wedding on Saturday, which ended at 10pm, and by midnight, we received 2 sneak previews!!!! On Tuesday (yes less than 72 hours later), we received another 20 photos!!!! He informed us that all the photos will be ready by Friday afternoon (less than 7 days from our wedding!!) ! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! SERIOUSLY, no one works this fast, except this fabulous team. I keep looking at the 20+ photos and I am still floating on cloud 9 and reliving every moment of our wedding day. On the day of our wedding, the team showed up early, which was SOOOO MUCH appreciative, so they could ensure they were able to capture every little minute detail. They always had a smile on their faces, even when they have to deal with crazy family members and vendors who get in the way of the shots. I looked in the corner of my eye and I was personally annoyed certain ppl/kids were in the shot, but the team was very professional and never yelled or had a frown on their faces. This definitely helps keep the bride calm. I never doubted this team and trusted them whenever they told us to go here and there, and do this and that pose. I told them, "tell us what to do and we will do it!" I can't wait to see all the photos and the cinematography so I can relive one of the best days of my life! When you ask former brides and grooms for wedding planning tips, they always say, "spend money on your photography and cinematography!!!" Best advice ever since you get to keep these photos and videos forever compared to florals which will last no more than a few days! Thank you so much Capture the Love!! Money well spent!!! I highly recommend if you're in the market for photography or/and cinematography!!!

Michael did product photography for our Faux Floral Designs. Let's just say he has a few redeeming…read morequalities to say the least. Professional Patient Talented Fast turn around Communication on point Thank you Michael and Team!

Looking for a photographer to capture your big moments, who makes you feel comfortable and beyond…read moreeasy to work with ? You have to work with Toanven Photography because you will not regret it at all and get everything you want and more!! Toan and team are the absolute very best - worked directly with Toan, Martin, Trieu, and Michael and all very professional and super easy to get along with! We used Toanven photography for our engagement photoshoot / pre wedding , church wedding ceremony at St.Jarlath Catholic Church and civil wedding at Nella terra cellars. Also used their videography services which was also really great. When looking for a photographer , we wanted to make sure that our photographer is easy going, can help guide us and has experience with our venue. I discovered Toanven photography because my best friend used their services for her wedding and after finding out Toan had lots of experience at Nella Terra we knew we had to meet him. On our first zoom call Toan was beyond welcoming and excited which made us excited. He made us laugh, made us comfortable and answered all of our questions and broke down the whole process. Before the wedding Toan helped us better plan our timeline for photos and took his time to understand what were the "must have photos". He gave us alternatives on how we can still get pictures with others and saving time. His advice on a family shot list was super helpful as well. On wedding day Toan was just the person I needed around me with all the craziness of wedding day. His personality bring calmness and he is quick to think if a photo location doesn't work well for the lighting - he found better positioning and areas for the photos the look flawless. Beyond helpful when it came to posing, how to stand , where to look and capture all the right angles. Lastly, Depending on the package you go for, you will get a set number of edits photos and our photos were so amazing it was hard to reach the number of edits we can use. That says a lot about how the quality of the photos are and how they already shine! So reach out to Toanven photography, I promise you will love every moment!

If you're looking for a photographer who really knows his craft, Toan at Toanvenphotography Studio…read moreis that guy. Came through his studio by Branham & Almaden and instantly felt like I was in good hands. Super chill, calm, and professional -- no ego, just pure passion for what he does. He's insanely dialed in with angles, lighting, and composition. The way he sets up shots and makes small adjustments shows how much detail he pays attention to. Nothing feels rushed, everything feels intentional. What really stands out is how comfortable he makes you feel in front of the camera. He gives clear direction without overdoing it, and somehow brings out your best look naturally. His eye for detail is next level -- from posture to shadows to background, he doesn't miss. You can tell he's someone who takes pride in his work and actually cares about delivering high-quality results, not just "getting the shot." The final photos came out clean, sharp, and professional -- honestly exceeded expectations. If you want someone who's skilled, patient, creative, and genuinely invested in making you look good, Toanvenphotography is it. Bay Area hidden gem for sure. Highly recommend.

If you're on the fence, let this be your sign to book this photographer and videographer team (…read moreespecially the lead - Tim ) From the very first meeting to even after the wedding, they are incredibly thorough, calm, and professional, and most importantly never pushy. They make you feel completely comfortable and truly listen to what you want. Countless inspirations and late night thoughts, Tim made our vision come to life. A lifetime of memories! We cannot emphasize how much we truly appreciate him. On the wedding day, they worked tirelessly, guided us when needed, and allowed the most meaningful moments to unfold naturally. Their presence was reassuring, seamless, and exactly what you want on such an emotional, fast paced day. This job is not for everyone, but this is their calling and their work speaks for itself! I don't know how they can handle the high level of stress but they definitely did. They genuinely go above and beyond at every step. 5 stars isn't enough to represent their level of care, dedication, and excellence. I promise you this, you'll be so grateful you chose them as your team on the biggest day of your lives. THEY SET THE STANDARDS HIGH !!

We worked with Collideskope for our September 2024 wedding. We highly recommend working with them…read moreif you can! They're very professional and know how to make the day feel special and fun (cutting down the nerves heh). They worked hard with us to set clear expectations, and had fun and creative ideas. The post-editing process has been great as well, as they work with you to iterate on the final deliverables.

I'm truly delighted to share my experience working with Sandy! Her communication was wonderful from…read morethe very beginning, from arranging the appointment and customizing the scene setup to sending the photos. Everything went so smoothly. I am really impressed by her talent with infants and children; she was fantastic with my newborn and my 2-year-old. Her ability to craft stunning scenes is also incredible. And when it comes to her photography and editing skills, they are truly outstanding--just look at the edited photos, they're absolutely stunning! You won't be disappointed with Clairbare Studios and Sandy's gift for capturing beautiful, lasting memories of your little ones.

Sandy is extremely talented, patient, and amazing! She is very safe with posing newborns and…read morecaptured amazing photos of my kids (even when they don't cooperate!). We have gotten newborn photos for 2 kids, and cake smash photos, and will definitely return for future family photos as my kids grow. Thank you Sandy!