E&B did our wedding at the Piedmont Community Hall Labor Day weekend. Both of the photographers were extremely friendly, creative and super easy to work with. They were super helpful with figuring out how to naturally pose us. Their pricing is extremely affordable. They were able to capture some images I never thought of. I actually regret that I did not do our engagement session with them. We used another photographer who does not have as much experience. I am completely happy with the preview photos we got a few weeks after our wedding. I can't wait for the final installment. read more

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E&B did wedding photos for us for our ceremony and reception in Walnut Creek, and they did an excellent job. Not only did the photos come out great, but they were professional and efficient with posed photos. That ended up being really important to us because it was extremely hot out (103!), so it was great to get through the photos quickly and get everyone back into the shade! Due to some unforeseen complications with our venue, we had to change both the venue and the schedule slightly, relatively late into the planning process. E&B were extremely helpful in figuring out how we could still get all the time for photos we needed, even proactively looking around for an air-conditioned space we could use to take pictures before the ceremony itself. I'd wholeheartedly recommend them for wedding photos, they were able to take charge when needed for posed photos to make sure we got some excellent shots, but other than that we wouldn't even have known they were there! Chris was great to communicate with, and Christian and Ella did such a great job with the photography day-of! They were all a joy to work with and I would highly recommend e&b photography. read more

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E&B was absolutely delightful to work with for our wedding at Piedmont Community Hall. From start to finish, they were kind, patient and organized. Chris was our pre-wedding contact, and Christian and Ella were our day-of photographers. Would highly recommend! read more

My husband and I worked with Chris and Christian for our engagement and wedding photos and cannot say enough good things about them. From the moment we started emailing, Chris was responsive, friendly, and helpful. We first connected in 2020 during COVID while there was lots of scheduling and safety uncertainty--we booked e&b for 2021, then ended up moving our wedding date to 2022. Throughout the process Chris was patient, flexible, and accommodating to make sure we could still work together despite the date change. We met Christian for our engagement shoot and he made us feel comfortable immediately (despite that neither of us typically enjoy being photographed). Chris and his assistant, Sandra, photographed our wedding day and made us feel right at home. They also blended in naturally with our guests which we appreciated. We love how the photos turned out, they did a wonderful job capturing beautiful, candid moments and ensuring we got through my long list of family posed shots. Last but not least, their prices are very reasonable for such high quality work. We're so glad we found e&b! read more

We hired E&B Photography to shoot our wedding in Piedmont this summer and cannot more highly recommend Chris, Christian, and Ella. From the first time we spoke with Chris early in our planning process, we were impressed with his expertise, kindness, and responsiveness. Throughout the year leading up to our wedding, Chris was responsive to our inquiries and incredibly thoughtful. He was also very generous with his time and offered to speak on the phone on various occasions. Christian and Ella's photographs on the day of the wedding came out beautifully, and they both had an eye for capturing the most special moments. We were so impressed with how quickly Christian and Ella sent us a preview of some of their photos -- within a week! -- and the full set of curated photos well within a month of our event. It was it was a joy working with E&B and cannot more highly recommend them! read more

Christian covered our wedding and engagement photos, and we could not be happier with the quality of photos, customer service, attention to detail, and everything else -- was simply flawless! Our photos are timeless and done exactly how we wanted. Throughout the entire planning process, wedding, and post-wedding, it was a true pleasure working with Chris and Christian... We would work with them again in a heartbeat can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you again for everything! read more

My husband and I got married in March right before the pandemic hit and Chris and Christian were so great to work with amid the chaos! They were professional, thoughtful and we loved the work they did! They catered to our requests and were really easy to work with in terms of communication and flexibility at the last minute (had to deal with on and off rain). It was a major plus that they knew our venue area well and we could rely on them for their insight on best photo locations. We would recommend e&b to anyone getting married in the Bay Area! read more

We hired E&B to photograph our daughter's big birthday event. They were easy to coordinate with, they showed up when they said they would, and the photos were amazing. They really captured the event and took some really fun, creative shots that showed their skill. I can't help but smile every time I look at the photos. We are hoping to do a family gathering and another photo shoot, I have already contacted them to see if they are available. The price for their services was also very reasonable. I highly recommend them. read more

We are very fortunate to have had Christian and Ella (Associate Photographer) for our wedding day! We had met Christian for our engagement photoshoot, and communicated with Chris throughout the whole process. Chris is very organized, kind, and easy to communicate with. Christian does a great job of setting up natural shots, genuine moments, and incorporating movement to get some more candid photos. He was efficient with group photos by helping organize people quickly and keeping the mood light and fun with his great sense of humor. We loved having both Ella and Christian there, as they were both easy to work with and we benefitted from them both capturing moments in slightly different ways. Our engagement photos and sneak peek photos are gorgeous and we love how the true colors of the day show through the photos. We can't wait to see the rest of our wedding photos soon! read more

Christian has been an amazing photographer for our family. We have a toddler and she loves running around and playing with everything she sees. Christian was really great with her and she followed him around most of the time! It was a lovely Sunday evening for the entire family and we have many new favorite pictures from the photo shoot. We will definitely book another session later this year. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about Chris and Christian! They are fun and easy to work with, incredibly responsive, and reasonably priced for truly excellent quality work. They photographed our wedding, and Christian was upbeat, fun, and easy to work with the entire time. My husband and I aren't the most naturally comfortable around cameras, but Christian put us at ease and had us joking around in no time! We really felt like they customized their approach with us, and let us be silly and ourselves around each other. The photos really reflect this! We're so happy to have beautiful photos that really capture the emotions of our special day. read more

I can't say enough good things about working with Chris and Christian. We have hired them a few times now to photograph our growing son, and we just treasure each photograph they take. The images they capture are so amazing. They are great with children, which is so important - resulting in great images. They charge affordable rates and make everything very easy and fun. I really love their work and look forward to working with them a lot in the future. read more

Our baby was growing faster by the day, it seemed, and we wanted to capture this stage in his life with outdoor pics of our chubby baby and his parents. An online search led us to e& b photography. They were very responsive when we sent in our inquiry. And what I really liked about their portfolio was that all of the subjects looked so natural and very much at-ease. I was excited to hire them. When we were scheduling the shoot, they were very open about having us say where we wanted to take the pics. But they also had suggestions. Ultimately we went with a place that Christian suggested, and it worked out great. There was rain forecasted for part of the day of our schedule shoot. It came down to having to decide to take the pics or not the morning of. We were so grateful that Christian was so flexible, checking in with us in the days leading up to the big day and the morning of, to see if were wanted to go for it or not. We ended up waiting until another weekend. On the day of the shoot, our baby's nap ran unexpectedly long, so we were a few minutes late. But Christian was very gracious about it. He was so professional and easygoing, and we really felt comfortable with him from the start. I loved that he got lots of different types of shots, with us standing, reclining on a blanket on the grass, sitting in various places, in various positions. We had brought our dog out with us, and he even got in on the photo shoot for a couple of photos. When we got our photos, they were so amazing that tears welled up in my eyes. Christian caught the essence of our baby and our love for him on camera. The photos were everything we'd hoped for and more! In fact we loved the photos so much that we hired Christian again, to take photos at our baby's baptism. We had family fly in from various countries, so it was extra special to have everyone in one place. I never realized it was possible to get over a dozen people at once (including a baby) all looking at the camera and looking good. But Christian did it. He also took great pics of the ceremony and added some lovely touches, like photos of the cake and the baby's heirloom robe. We loved everything about working with e&b photography. Thanks guys for the wonderful photos!! read more

I hired Chris and Christian to photograph the back yard bridal shower that I threw my sister last month...and I am so happy I did! Not only did the resulting pictures beautifully and accurately capture the joy and whimsy of the day, but having Chris and Christian as a part of our festivities turned out to be a fun and positive experience for our guests and really helped put me (the frantic hostess) at ease. They took initiative, were great with the kids in attendance and really just felt like part of the party as they moved comfortably about our all-girl affair, snapping details, candids and portraits. And the photos--oh the photos! They turned out STUNNING!! (In addition to being a lot of fun to have around, they are an undeniably talented duo who will definitely be going places with their craft). I honestly can't recommend them enough, and am looking forward to having the opportunity to work with them again. read more

We booked e&b Photography for our family photoshoot that celebrate my 5 years wedding anniversary with my two toddler age kids last Oct. Christian was my photographer and he is such a professional photographer. Bonus that he is also very good with kids. He captured our moments previously and the photos came out so beautiful. I am about to book them again for my daughter 3rd birthday photoshoot. I have never reviewed anything, but needed to do it to give a shout-out to an amazing team! read more

I am lover of photography, and with that said, I love the art that Chris and Christian capture. My now wife, and I began planning our wedding in late 2012 with hopes of a late summer wedding. With confirmed dates in hand, we knew exactly who we wanted to shoot our wedding. Christian and Chris @ E&B Photography were no strangers to us. Years before they had captured our friends Kelly and Spencer's wedding, then they shot my sisters wedding, and once we saw the photographs we knew we had to book them right away! If you are looking for a couple of fantastic artists who are fun, and easy to work with, you need to give these guys a call. We appreciate your flexibility in meeting with us, and the organization, and professionalism you showcase. Dina and I are over the moon with our beautiful memories. Thank you for capturing them : ) Vince & Dina read more

My husband and I hired E&B photography to do our engagement session and wedding in 2010. We first got to know Chris and Christian at our engagement session in Berkeley. I had mentioned to them that we like a vintage feel to our photos and they showed up with great ideas and props! We instantly felt comfortable with them and their style. I was so excited to get the CD of the photos and they turned out exactly the way I had imagined them! We had so much fun that day that we decided to hire them for our wedding. Our wedding was in October at Stern Grove, both guys were there at 9am and started shooting right away. I am an overly organized person and had a large list of photos I wanted E&B to take, and they captured each and everyone! Another thing I like about how they work is they really listen to your ideas and it is so nice having 2 people shooting, one guy can be with the groom and the other with the bride! E&B worked well into the night with not one complaint, especially with my crazy family! I would recommend E&B for any wedding no matter how large or small it may be. They are SO easy to work with, really fun, and work their ass off! Also every person that comes across our wedding & engagement photos asks who did them. They look so classic and real, a look that will last a lifetime! I cannot wait for them to shoot the next phase of our life. Lastly, not only are they great guys their prices are amazing, seriously for wedding photographers you get such a great deal! Thank you both for all of the memories you captured for us! We are forever grateful! Erin King read more

We recently used E&B for our wedding in September, and we could nto be more pleased with our choice. They were hands down the easiest people to work with, and we feel 100% that we choose the right photographers for us. They are extremely professional, easy to work with, great with family members and kids, and we just awesome guys all around. We really didn't have to tell them what we wanted to get shot, since they were already there taking the pictures before we even thought about it! If you are getting married or have any important event, you would be foolish not to book E&B. read more

Chris and Christian photographed our wedding at the Botanical Garden at UC Berkeley last September. They are AMAZING photographers and just all around great guys. They were extremely professional and patient; and they went above and beyond their roles as simple wedding photographers--they truly helped ease my pre-wedding jitters with their calm and confident demeanors (quite a skill). Moreover, we were on a tight budget and found that they were super reasonable. We feel so lucky to have found them--we couldn't have dreamed up anyone better. Highly recommended! read more

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I was trying to plan a wedding in 6 months and working with Chris and Christian from E&B Photography was such an easy and seamless process. We met up with Chris and Christian before the wedding and they took time to understand our wedding needs as well as our personal styles. They captured lots of beautiful, candid moments at our July wedding. Chris and Christian were accommodating and shot photos in four locations on the wedding day (first look at the house, wedding party photos at a local lake, the wedding venue, and sunset photos at a nearby neighborhood). I definitely recommend E&B Photography for any of your photography needs (engagement, wedding, family, etc). Do check out their blog post around Wedding Photography Timelines - http://www.enbphotos.com/wedding-photography-timeline, super helpful when you're building out your wedding schedule. read more

tl;dr HIRE THEM! Do not stop at Go, do not collect $200, proceed straight to hiring these excellent photographers. 1. Professional & polite +1 star 2. Gracious even though we didn't pre-order food (our bad) for Chris. +0.5 star 3. We hired 2 photographers, one for the day event and one for the evening (Chris). Chris' photos are stellar independently and by comparison. They are incredibly beautiful and really capture such genuine expressions. And he did it all without being intrusive. In fact, I can't tell you where he was during most of the evening, but the photos suggest he was everywhere. It was 50 person wedding, and it would seem a very tall fellow like Chris would stand out amongst an entirely Asian wedding, but he was barely there. +3 stars 4. Promptly got our photos back to us in the committed time frame. +0.5 stars. read more

Consistently amazing. Super cool photographers, and I recommend them highly. They've done my wedding, my maternity, and my brother's wedding, and I couldn't be more in love with the photos. Truly wonderful photographers! read more

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I stumbled across e&b thanks to a yelp search as we wanted to work with a local photographer. And, we're so thankful we found them! We couldn't have been happier working with Christian and Chris for our wedding in the Presidio in April. Planning before the wedding with them was easy -- we met for coffee to do initial concepts/timelines then we did a walk through of presidio as they had not photographed there. They're incredibly responsive to our needs during and after the wedding. Working with them was seamless; we felt relaxed and in-the-moment. They worked incredibly well with our videographer as well. They executed everything flawlessly, and the photos tell all! We love the variety of shots: attention to details [flowers, rings, table set up], family/bridal party portraitures, and candid shots throughout the day. They captured all the emotions and the moments so well; the final shots are gorgeous. read more

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E&B photography did an amazing shooting our wedding on Sept. 4, 2016. Christian and Chris made everything comfortable. They were very responsive and accommodating to the specific requests we had. Great photos and great customer service. I decided to go with E&B because they use a photo journalistic approach to taking pictures. The pictures tell a story and that is exactly how we wanted our wedding captured. We recently received our finished photos from them and I keep looking at them over and over because they are so great. Thanks Christian and Chris. read more

e&b is a fantastic choice for head shots. As the Ops Analyst at a small local nonprofit in Oakland, I was looking for a good price and excellent quality photos, as well as someone professional who would make my staff feel incredibly special. Chris and Christian are pros at *all* of these things. From processing my inquiry to the photo sessions to the billing, everything was smooth and seamless, and my staff felt warmly welcomed to the session, respected, and most of all they had fun working with Christian. I would highly recommend this photography to small businesses and non profits hoping to get some lovely head shots to boost storytelling and fundraising. read more

I was fortunate enough to use E & B Photography for my Senior Prom portraits. E & B Photography provided friendly service to my entire Senior and Junior Class, while many photographers who do Senior Proms impose time limits and pose restrictions on the students, E & B Photography did no such thing. They stayed respectively to the side and let us take our portraits at our leisure, and on top of that they were extremely friendly and outgoing, which resulted in better portraits for everyone at the event. After the Prom E & B Photography provided our class with an easy to use password protected website where we could order prints and view pictures. This was an especially unusual and nice touch to the Senior Portrait experience. I received beautiful prints in a timely manner, and would recommend E & B Photography in an instant! read more

Book these guys NOW, before their prices go up to match the quality of their work! After scouring useless wedding websites and countless forums, we amazingly found these guys on Craigslist. From the first email, it was clear they were responsible, professional, and courteous, and it was icing on the cake to learn at our initial meeting how friendly, calm, and down-to-earth they were. Even my photo-shy now-husband felt immediately comfortable with them, which is no small feat. And of course, their beautiful photos speak for themselves! I even sent the websites of 3 companies we were considering to a photog friend back east to get her opinion -- e&b's photos garnered raving accolades (the other poor folks didn't fare so well...). Chris and Christian shot amazing engagement photos with us around SF and had no problem working with our beloved dog to get some fantastic shots of our whole "family". They really look like something out of a magazine. They also did a fabulous job with our wedding, from posed portraits to dancing candids and all the little details in between. They even set up a "photo booth" area after dinner -- a detail I'd all but forgotten in the months between our initial meeting and the main event -- for no extra charge. Edited proofs were online in less than 6 weeks, and a DVD with all original images chronicling the whole day was in the mail not long afterward. If I had one small complaint, it would be that they didn't offer a ton of creativity/spunk in the poses or group shots they suggested, but I'm sure if you speak up and ask for something specific, they'd be happy to accommodate. In short, e&b offers an amazing product and responsive, friendly service for unbeatable prices. Far inferior photographers charge twice what these guys do! Stop looking now and call/email them ASAP. read more

I heard about these guys through a friend (I saw pictures of her family on facebook and loved them) and used them to take pictures of my 2 month old baby for our holiday card. I was worried that the little guy would be a uneasy with these new faces and cameras clicking, but they made him feel very comfortable. They are great with kids and our baby didn't cry at all. They picked natural settings in our home with good lighting and the pictures turned out great. We loved the combination of black/whites, color and the angles. We highly recommend them and would use them again! Oh, and their prices are affordable. read more

i was at byington vineyard working on flowers with a friend and met chris & christian. they were both very professional and were very down to earth. they would do anything needed to get that perfect shot. after the ceremony, one of them even climbed onto a electrical unit (about 7-8 ft high) to take a whole group shot. luckily the group was around 50 guests but still to get everyone in the shot and their effort was well applauded for. after speaking with chris & christian, i was able to hear from their tone they are completely intoxicated with passion towards photography. i have not seen their pictures yet (the wedding was only yesterday) but from their angles i can only imagine the best. keep up the great work guys!!! i hope to work with you again. :D read more

Chris & Christian were so mellow and calm, which was great for us on our wedding day!! They were very easy going, but efficient at getting the job done. We got some great photos, and we hope to work with them on our next big life moment!! read more

E&B = Exceptional & Brilliant! Chris and Christian photographed our July wedding in Sebastopol, CA, and did an outstanding job. They are truly two of the most genuine, kind, patient, talented and down-to-earth dudes we've ever met. We are so glad we found them and that they were able to document our special day! We received our photos in an online viewing gallery yesterday, and HOLY MOLY they are beautiful. They photographed so many things that we didn't get to see the day of the wedding because it all just went by so fast! All the detail images of the venue, rings, flowers, table settings, etc. are incredible. These guys are true artists with a great eye for catching really unique and beautiful shots....I would have to say that some of my favorite photos are the candids. :) Every photo they snapped captured the emotion of that exact moment, which is really something special. On the day of the wedding, they were on time, professional and so pleasant and patient when trying to corral our gazillion family members for portraits. We've had so much fun working with them and know exactly who we'll call to photograph other special moments in our future. I can't say enough good things about E&B Photography. Hire them...you will not be disappointed. read more

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I bought my hubby a Father's Day gift certificate with e & b for a family portrait session. Scheduling was smooth, and Chris & Christian were totally affable in person, putting us at ease from the get-go. They came prepared, and were total pros at engaging and focusing our 20-month old daughter to capture some lovely shots. We were a little unsure of the whole "family portrait" thing, and they managed to make it all feel & look very natural (and not posed). The images are beautiful. As a fellow small business owner, I like to support people who are doing their thing with integrity & enthusiasm - these guys obviously enjoy what they do, and handle themselves with great professionalism. I hope to be a repeat customer! read more

E&B are our go-to photographers. As local small business owners, we recognize the importance of professional photography to increase our visibility. Chris and Christian are easy to work with and produce beautiful images that truly capture what we at Pedal Express are all about. We have worked with E&B several times now and they are always willing and able to snap a variety of photos - ranging from motion/action shots, to standard head shots. I can't recommend them highly enough. They're friendly, creative folks who do great work. 'Nuff said! read more

Great to work with. Knew exactly what we wanted for our family photos.

I've purchased 3 different photography Groupons and this one surpasses them all in terms of scheduling, working with groups, and the finished photos. I was pleasantly surprised to see the sulking child during the photo shoot appear smiling and happy in several shots- when did that happen? Christian is terrific at getting the energy up and keeping everyone entertained. Chris snapped away like crazy. They must have reviewed over 1000 shots and beautifully presented the best to us. My favorite part- I appear skinnier than I am- really, I couldn't believe it. Some photo magic w/o airbrushing. Thanks E&B! read more

Chris and Christian photographed by wedding in the Bay Area in June and I was blown away. I felt very comfortable with them and so did my husband. They were always professional and friendly. They were really there looking out for our best interest and went above and beyond what I expected. We have gotten tons of compliments on their photos and I am so happy that we booked them. read more

I'll keep this short and sweet. We're a family of five -- mom, dad, bouncy three-year-old, wriggly newborn, and big skittish dog -- and Chris and Christian shot great portraits of us in a fun and effortless fashion. We received the prints we ordered and the CD with the digital files very quickly, well in time for holiday gift giving. What more needs to be said? read more

We found Christian through a friend's recommendation and we are so glad we did. He was incredible! From the start, everything went as smoothly as possible. The scheduling process was easy, and he was so flexible despite my constantly changing time requests. He met our family at Sutro Heights for our family photo session. He knew the places that had good lighting and made the entire process so easy and fun for the family. I have two boys and he was able to match their energy and connect with them so quickly. My very shy, younger son became his biggest fan when Christian showed him a cool thumb trick. We were very happy with our photos. He prepared them and got them edited in a timely manner and provided us with a package that fit our needs perfectly. Christian was professional, flexible and fun to work with. We definitely recommend him for your family photo session and look forward to booking him next year! read more

This review is originally from 6/13/10: Our family has had the chance to work with E&B a few times, and have never been disappointed. The photos are beautiful, focusing on just the right elements to make the portraits sooo personal, and the experience while in the photo sessions is very comfortable - you just feel like you're in good hands. We look forward to our next session with Chris & Chris. read more

Chris and Christian photographed our wedding last month. We just received the final product and the photos are gorgeous. One of the things that drew us to them initially was their photojournalistic sensibilities -- we wanted to keep corny, moody shots to a minimum -- and, indeed, they caught truly special candid moments. Even in the posed photos (e.g. couples portraits, family group shots), everyone looks relaxed and natural, which I chalk up in large part to the really chill vibes the two of them exude during what could otherwise be a very hectic and busy day. From start to finish, working with Chris and Christian was a breeze and a pleasure. They are total pros at running their business -- really organized, clear on the details, responsive to our ideas and preferences. They had done a lot of outdoor weddings but had never shot at our venue. Upon arrival on our wedding day, they quickly got to work getting to know the space and figuring out how to work best with the natural light. We got some really beautiful shots in corners of the property we never would have thought to exploit. They also work quickly, and we really appreciated not being kept from the party for too long! I highly, highly recommend e&b photography and will definitely use them again for any future professional photography needs! read more