Mark and his team were amazing. My wife and I spoke to several photographers, before deciding to go with Visuals by Mark Photography. When we first reached out to Mark, he immediately put us at ease by being honest, straightforward and transparent. Mark's personality made our engagement photo shoot fun and exciting, producing high quality, professional photos. On the day of our wedding, Mark and his team were punctual, responsive and accommodating even with last minute changes. All of the photos were amazing. Thank you so much for capturing our very special day. We appreciate your professionalism and kindness. Note that we would love to share more photos, but we're extremely private. Nonetheless, we decided to show a few to demonstrate Mark and his team's amazing work!!! read more

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It was such a pleasure working with Mark. He took our wedding and engagement photos during winter 2021. He has an uncanny ability to put people at ease which definitely helps with producing the best pictures. His creative perspective is able to find the best photographs from a relatively normal setting. We came into this process not knowing what to expect, but came out on the other side with photographs that will always evoke the joy we felt during the wedding. Thank you for allowing us to remember these moments with such fondness. Thank you! read more

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I almost didn't wanna do a maternity shoot, but so glad we did it. We appreciate Mark for beautifully capturing an important time in our lives. He was professional, genuine, and made us feel comfortable and confident. Mark was super thoughtful from before the shoot to the day of - he made us do a mood board, helped us pick my outfits, was intentional with the poses, the lighting, etc. We got our edited photos back hella fast. We loved the outcome of the photos - super creative -especially the street wear shots. Thank you so much again Mark. Will hit you up again for a family shoot when our baby boy arrives! read more

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Tl;dr: contact Mark now.   When my now wife and I were looking for wedding photographers, we realized there were a lot of people around who know how to take pictures.  But most of the photos we saw were the same basic portraits of two people looking generically happy and they all looked nice, but a little bland.    Then we found Mark.  When we looked at the couples in Mark's shots, we felt like we knew these strangers.  Every photo was different and showed the personality of the people.  That's what we wanted.  We didn't want a random portrait saying, "here is proof that we were married," we wanted pictures that told the story of us and our day. We fell in love with Mark through his photos.   Then we talked to him on the phone and understood how he is able to get such wonderful and personal shots.  The dude really cares.  About his craft, about his job, and, weirdly, about you.  Our convos leading up to the event were a little bit about what shots we wanted, but more about us and our story and how we were feeling.  He is simply a wonderful human being full of warmth and joy (and jokes...many jokes).    He was wonderful on our wedding day; flexible and generous with his time and super helpful with suggestions.    Oh, and the pictures?  Absolutely incredible.  My wife and I can't stop looking at them.  There are so many that we love that we want to print but we know we can't be that couple that has 25 wedding pictures hanging in their house. He made us look spectacular in the portrait shots, and captured the moments of the wedding and reception so perfectly that we will be able to re-live them over and over again.    I never thought I would be the type of guy who wrote a gushing review of a wedding photographer, but that's what Mark will do to you.  Trust me, just reach out to him.  You'll be grateful. read more

Mark is amazingly creative, flexible and easy + fun to work with. My husband and I were unfortunately one of those couples who had to have our wedding date postponed due to the pandemic, so our original photographer we locked in had a change of plans and moved out of state. We had no idea where to start in searching for a new photographer. We knew we had a budget (which he worked with us on), but also wanted someone who produced quality professional work and especially someone who energy-matched with our personalities and our expectations. My husband and I have huge families of Filipinos and Hispanics, so you can imagine the patience a photographer would need to work with the many different/strong personalities and all the necessary corralling. Thankfully, a friend of mine suggested Mark. Mark specializes in fashion photography so his style is a bit different from the typical "airy" and "whimsical" look you would find in most engagement/wedding photos. He captures the drama, the humor and the essence he can pull from whoever he is shooting. This worked great for us because: 1) my husband and I are not into modeling and 2) we didn't want to shoot photos that magnified how uncomfortable we could be with different poses. Mark shot both our engagement and wedding photos and our experience working with him beyond our expectations. He even suggested what we should wear for our engagement photos, which was great! In our intro call, we talked about mine and Alberto's personalities, a little bit about our history and what we were looking for in a photographer. He was super helpful in suggesting the outfits and locking in the locations he thought worked best for us. On our wedding day, he and Miles (one of his photographer partners) were super easy to work with. They both made it seamless during the day and flexed with our schedules. We sent them a list of shots we wanted and just let him decide when to shoot what and be creative on his own terms. It worked out great! We just got our wedding photos completed a few weeks ago and I can't even decide what to post online or pick for our thank you cards, because they're all so good! If you're looking for someone easy (and fun!) to work with, but will also take the stress off your planning with his own creativity, Mark is your guy. Your photos will capture you and your significant other in a way YOU want portrayed. You won't be disappointed! read more

Mark is such a great photographer. I knew that he was going to be both my wedding and engagement photographer from the moment he started doing photography years ago. He has such a great eye and was able to capture all the important memories and moments during our big day. He's kind and easy to work with. His jokes serve as ice breakers to make you and your partner feel comfortable and at ease with taking photos. I also love how efficient he works. It only takes him a few shots to get the perfect photo because he knows the image and the look that's he's aiming for. read more

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Mark is absolutely the best photographer we've ever worked with. He made our wedding look like it cost twice as much as it did. The fact that he has a fashion/commercial photography background really made the photos look like they came out of a magazine shoot. Excellent communication, on-point logistics, gorgeous results. read more

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Thank you Mark and Miles for capturing every precious moment. It was a blast from our engagement photos, and all the way to our wedding day. You guys made it easy to be ourselves and we simply had fun during the whole thing. Mark, I remember when you first picked up a camera... you actually hit me up with questions and before I knew it you began your career as a photographer...fast forward a few years later, we shared a precious moment at Qasim's wedding . Cherish that moment and I hope it's forever burned in to your memory . read more

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THE ABSOLUTE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER! Mark's work speaks for itself. His ability to transform simple moments into editorial styled images are truly special. Mark is a great conversationalist, jokester, and one of the most welcoming spirits my wife and I have met. We love that he took the time to build a relationship with us. As well as remembering the names of ALL of our immediate family and wedding party. It was amazing seeing everyone so comfortable and at ease when he was photographing them. Wedding planning can be daunting, but Mark made the process seamless. Honestly, could have not been any easier to book and get our photos so quickly. So happy that Mark was able to capture our special day. We'll cherish these photos for years to come. Thanks for everything, Mark!!! read more

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It's cliche to start the same way as the rest of his reviews, but Mark and his team definitely exceeded my expectations with their photography for our #myfilthywedding day. After completing some research, the solid recommendation was to hope to hire Mark. His editorial style, the vibe, the emotions that emanate through his photographs fit the mood I wanted to set and look back on for years to come. I went into this whole wedding process hiring a photography vendor and came out with a friend, the universe works in mysterious ways, thanks Universe! I made a list of wish list family photos for him and he took those and more. Mark made us (Jeremiah & me, meaning me... my then fiance, now husband Jeremiah is a professional model, professional mma, professional everything... ) feel comfortable in front of the camera. He made us laugh, captured him cry, and caught the raw emotion in between. I can never thank you enough Mark for our photos, the story told with each and every photograph will allow us and our guests to relive the memories for decades to come! read more

Mark and his team were fantastic to work with for our wedding last September! He was professional and thoughtful from beginning to end. Even before the big day, he went out of his way to set up video chats with my wife and me so he could get a sense of our personalities and what we envisioned the big day to be like. Throughout those conversations, he never hard sold us on his services because he wanted us to feel comfortable making the decision on our own. As far as the wedding itself, him and his crew worked round the clock to capture every memorable event. The group also worked well with our videographer so throughout the day, transitioning from one venue to the other, the mood and feeling was in unison. Even when unexpected things came up, for example, not having a pre made list of all the relevant family/friends for formal photos, or our initial location for post wedding photos, Mark was calm and was able to improvise and make it work. Lastly - in case you're wondering, the pictures came out amazing based on all the preparation and communication put in prior to the wedding. If you're considering a wedding photographer, I strongly recommend Mark. Thanks again Mark! read more

Mark is awesome, he normally shoots models so he's obviously the right choice to shoot us because we're like models except we're not models so he had plenty of tips for us to make us feel like models (I still use one of his tips today haha). Having Mark as our wedding photographer was one of the BEST decisions we made for our special day. He was so professional at every meeting and on the day and he also provided a recommended 'timeline' for our day which we found extremely helpful! It seems like he's always thinking ahead. Mark knows what he needs and wants for the perfect shot, which means more time for the bride and groom to spend with their loved ones and enjoy the day! read more

Mark was THE BEST wedding photographer. He was beyond amazing and easy to work with. When we first did our save the date photos, my husband and I were the most awkward people ever but Mark knew exactly how to make us feel comfortable in front of the lens. During our engagement shoot, we were so much better because we learned from the best! He thought us how to pose, smile and act in every picture. He wasn't like any other photographers who takes thousands of shots. He would capture every special moment especially on your special day. Our bridal party loved him as well because he was so FUN to work with #yoncé. We are so glad we met Mark and we chose him to capture the most special day in our lives. THANK YOU! read more

Simply an amazingly talented human being. Purely. I had Mark for my wedding because he is an ad photographer at heart. I wanted that "shot" that you would find on the cover of Vanity Fair...and he delivered. Not only is he incredibly artistic he is THE most "Salt of The Earth" human you can and will encounter. You won't even know he is there but when you do, it is all good and worth it. Mark's quality is at the highest level you will find or want and a heart of gold. If you want more detail or want to see pictures we have, I would be more than happy to share his talent. read more

Mark is awesome! It was such a pleasure working with this creative guy right here. He did our engagement photos recently and we loved every moment of it. We had no idea on what to do or how to pose, but he came prepared with a mood board on his phone to help us with that. We felt so comfortable working with him, it felt like we've known him for a long time. Just from talking with us through text and 1 phone call, he definitely understood what we were looking for and understood us as a couple. You can see it in his eyes that he just loves photography and shooting, like a kid in a candy store. His dedication to deliver great results were seen when we received the photos. Not only did it turn out great, we received them the next day! Yes, the next day, although unsual, we were lucky and really appreciative of all the time he put in on editing. The different angles he uses, understanding lighting in various backgrounds, and his creativity is what sets him apart from everyone else. His background is extensive and because of that you can see it in his work. Thank you SO much mark for creating this memory for us! *will post a snippet of his work soon. read more

Not only the best photographer I've worked with, but a genuinely great guy. We started out doing engagement photos with Mark in SF. The pictures turned out amazing, we looked like something out of a magazine. After I showed my parents, they said that they wanted more of a "cheerful" background. Mark met up with us to do a sunset photo shoot at the park. We ended up getting 2 sets of pictures. He really captured every angle of our personality. For the wedding, he was able to capture all of our raw emotions. Revisiting those pictures really made me re-live the day. The pictures and memories are all you have so I'm so happy we went with mark. read more

I don't usually write reviews but if there was any time to start, it would be right here. I had just gotten married and one of the best tips my husband and I received when planning our wedding was to make sure we had a good photographer. So it's needless to say that we were very lucky to work with Mark Chua! His vision and eye gave us the opportunity to relive the best day of our lives over and over again. We appreciate his hard work and would give anyone a recommendation to hire Mark to capture a special event. read more

When I launched my swimwear business last May I was in desperate need of a photographer on semi-short notice and on a tight budget. I was referred to Mark by a friend, and we hit it off during our first conversation. I knew he was my guy! He understood my ideas and concepts very well and knew exactly what I was looking for. He's SO fun and easy to work with and he makes the process of photoshoot planning way less stressful than it usually is. Mark was great during the shoot as well. We had so many unforeseen delays and problems, but he worked through all of them and produced amazing photos. He's also great with the models. He made my model feel comfortable and worked with her in a way that gave her the most confidence while still having a good time (despite the crazy winds and cold weather). I would highly recommend Mark for any kind of photography work. :) read more

Where do I begin!? Mark has known me since I was maybe 9 years old (I'm 29 now). When me and my husband decided to renew our vows for our 10 year wedding anniversary, Mark was the very first person who came to mind. At first, he was unavailable, but when my other photographer choices fell through the cracks, Mark worked his magic and came to the rescue and officially became our photographer. He is so passionate in his work and loves what he does, and you can see it reflect in his photos. By the way he communicates with his clients and works his camera, he's a natural at all of this. He did our "engagement" shoot in San Francisco, and that was a lot of fun! The location was perfect and the pictures were so meaningful, romantic, sincere, and the mood of the pictures were perfect. Throughout the months, Mark kept in touch with us to make sure things were going well with the wedding planning. When I gave him a list of my requests for the wedding, he kept it all in mind and used them on the day of and he understood what I needed. On the day of the wedding, Mark was there with his awesome partner John. While my husband was getting ready with the boys, Mark and John captured those moments. Then he went to where the bridesmaids were getting ready with me. Wherever he went, he was always upbeat and had lots of energy, and was enjoying taking all the pictures. You can tell he was proud and ecstatic. Throughout the day, he captured all the special moments. What was awesome was that he got along so well with my videographer, Joel from JKapture Studios! Usually, photographers and videographers try to stay out of each others' way, with the thought that they would get in each other's films. However, they both worked so well together a lot of my guests thought they were one team! It was a lot of fun taking pictures with Mark and John as our photographers, and I can't wait to see the images. I have no doubt they will turn out more than we dreamed of. They were very professional, accommodating, fun, and easy to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend Visuals by Mark and his partners to anyone and everyone who needs a professional photographer for any of their special events! THANK YOU!!! read more

A picture might say a thousand words, but sometimes it'll leave you speechless. Mark went above and beyond in capturing our special day for us. My husband (who's from the Bay Area) and I got married at SF City Hall last April, and planned to have a super intimate ceremony with just our parents. We live in NYC and were flying back to SF for the courthouse wedding and I was nervous that we were planning everything remotely. Mark reassured us that everything would be great, and he was right. He has amazing energy, is easy to have around, and it shows in his pictures of the day - Mark caught some really special moments that we'll cherish forever. I couldn't be happier with the photos he took at City Hall! He knew the building so well and helped us pick the best area for the lighting at that time of day, so it took a bunch of unknowns and uncertainties out of the equation. Even though there were other people getting married in the building, he made it seem like no one else was around, and allowed my husband and I to be in the moment. It's a day we'll never forget and I'm so glad we chose him to capture it. read more