Brian was our wedding photographer and if I could..I would give him 10 stars! He was so great at helping me get stuff together to get the best shots and working with me throughout the hectic day. There were times that myself, my new husband, and my wedding party were a little stray after our ceremony..with all the "chaos" that hits on wedding day, yet he still made sure to get the shots I wanted and wait patiently for when *I was ready*. He had a lot of people to work with and he was not only so professional, but very very kind! That goes along way when you're a stressed/nervous bride. He took the time to make sure I had my get ready shots, ceremony shots, Formals, and reception shots. We were running late and instead of telling me, "Well we don't have time..." He told me how we can work it out to get the shots I want. He was really with me throughout the whole day! and I want to express my true appreciation for him because in my opinion a photographer for a wedding is one of the most important roles. He captured the moments that I will have to look back on for years to come. Thank you Brian!!! read more

Brian was amazing! He was really part of our team on our special day. We can't thank Brian enough for capturing all the beautiful moments on camera. He is very talented and we are extremely happy with how our wedding pictures came out. The whole time he made us feel at ease, took special care, and interacted with our guests very comfortably. Brian was very thoughtful, patient, caring, and a pleasure to work with. He traveled a distance for our wedding and also came out for our rehearsal and did a walk-through of the property the day before. He also recommended a videographer for us, and they worked very well together (Brian was great at providing advice on what shots/scenes we should include). Brian went above and beyond for us and we would highly recommend Brian for any photography services! read more

Brian is an amazing photographer! We used Brian for our engagement and wedding photos and he did a great job. He is quick and no fuss which we loved. No taking photos for hours while our guests waited for us. He got our shot list done quickly and creatively. He seemed to float through our party taking pictures of everything! No need for a second shooter here Brian is a friggin gazelle! He also went the extra mile in coming to our rehearsal and making sure other aspects of the day went right. You can tell he really loves his job and cares about the people he is photographing. Even my wedding guests were like "Dude Brian is so great he made this wedding even more fun!". His pricing also CAN NOT be beat. Quality photos and service at an amazing price with a relaxed and easy going photographer. Perfect. THANKS BRIAN! read more

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Brian was the photographer for a private event I had recently, and I must say that he was amazing! Not only was he professional and creative but he was willing to work with some of the quirky ideas that I had for certain angles / shots / lighting etc. During my time working with him, he definitely showed a high level of expertise and a keen eye for good photos (I could tell because I grew up with a father who was a professional photographer as well). On top of that, even though we agreed on an hourly rate and a given timeframe, he was very respectful and didn't rush the photo shoot even though it went overtime. He was then courteous enough to not accept any more than what was originally quoted. When I requested retouches for certain photos he was also more than willing to do them free of charge! In conclusion, like the other reviewers, if I could give Brian 10 stars, I would. If you are looking for a good photographer in the Bay Area, Brian is your guy without a doubt! read more

Brian was hands down the best decision of my wedding...other than my bride! He didn't miss a moment. Memories of your wedding day are so important, and Brian is the rare photographer that captures all of those rare moments and emotions. One of many examples: he got a picture of the flower girl swinging her basket to hit the ring bearer (it only happened once). He got the best photos, and funniest moments of my family and friends that I've seen to date. And to be honest, we haven't figured out how he GOT some of the pictures, because they are from such different places and around the same time. He must have been literally running to take our pictures. Brian also did an amazing job at staying hidden and out of the way, which is even more impressive with the quality of the photos. It was almost like he wasn't there, even looking back at our wedding videos. To top it all off, he's a genuinely kind, fun, and caring person. He really knows how to treat customers, and he gave us the feeling that he really loves what he does. Thank you so much Brian! You made our wedding. read more

I love Brian's work. We worked together doing a food shoot for my recipe book. He was respectful, fun and creative. Very easy to work with him, he really paid attention to what I wanted in the shoot, he made sure I liked the pictures while we were shooting and he is very reliable. The pictures were ready very fast, which was great. read more

Brian is the best!!!! We've used him for our engagement, maternity, & family Christmas photos with our 4 month old. Prices are reasonable and he is very flexible with times and dates. I'd recommend him to anyone for their photography needs. Kudos to you, Brian. You're awesome!! read more

We found Brian via Thumbtack. He quickly responded to my inquiry and was very responsive and easy to work with. We planned to take family portraits during our stay at Pajaro Dunes and Brian made it easy for us to schedule a 30 minute session. The pictures are amazing!! Truly beyond my expectations. We have a blended family of 4 teens and young adults - we got awesome fun shots of the brothers, really beautiful pics of me and my hubby and plenty of shots of the whole family. Love, love his work, easy going personality made it more comfortable for the teens, couple of whom normally never want to crack a smile. Brian is talented and great to work with. I would highly recommend him for any occasion. The 30 minute photo shoot was very reasonably priced even though Brian had to travel to Pajaro Dunes, Watsonville from Sunnyvale. I will definitely keep Brian's contact for future picture occasion. read more

Brian is a great Photographer and would hirer him again. He totally calmed me down on my wedding day and took the extra time to come early and stay late. He is totally reliable and took thoughtful pictures. Our families remarked how hard he worked and how he captured special unplanned moments with guests. He took all the pictures I asked for and more. He has positive energy and is professional. We are thankful we had him. He is also very affordable which was a super plus. He works with your budget and lets you pay a portion of the price after seeing his work. Overall awesome experience with Brian. read more

Brian's quality of his work is awesome ! He was the photographer at my son's 2nd birthday and the pictures came out beautifully. They were so full of life and he was very detailed oriented. He was able to capture candid pictures of the right moments of all the kids engaged and smiling all throughout in the playroom, dining area, and entertainment room. I was so surprised that he was able to capture all those pictures because we barely noticed he was there at the party. He was very professional and non intrusive in anyway. He even offered to make adjustments to any of my pictures that I needed for no extra charge. It is very rare that I give a 5 star rating, but Brian and his work is wonderful all around. read more

Brian did our engagement and wedding photos and was absolutely perfect from start to finish. We were initially drawn to him because his portfolio demonstrated an amazing ability to capture candid photos and photos in low or difficult lighting. We were set on him once we got into the details of his competitive pricing and no-pressure policies. I'm a bit camera shy, but Brian made it easy to look natural in our engagement photos because of how relaxed and kind he is. On the day of the wedding, he ran around like a ninja and despite him getting high quality pictures of every last detail, I didn't even notice he was there. He seems to have an understanding of how stressful the wedding planning months can be, and I felt he tried to accommodate us and simplify things in every way he could. He worked around our schedule and was flexible even on the day of our event, and I can 100% say he captured our big day perfectly. Wouldn't change a thing. Highly recommend. read more