I had the opportunity to work with Danielle, Brian's photography partner. She made my friend and I feel very comfortable. She was personable, caring, and really helpful. She helped us "find the light!" as one would say. I had a sneak peak of what our pictures might look like, and they're absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait. It also helped that my MUA, Joli de Jackie (Check her out, too!) did my makeup. Atlas & Elm is definitely a joy to work with. You'll have a lot of fun and love your pictures as well! 5 stars! read more

I would DEFINITELY recommend working with Brian and Jessica. I've worked with these wonderful folks a few times now and leave happy and excited to see the finished project EVERY TIME. We have created some stellar images and share a ton of laughs while doing it. They have always been professional and understanding of what I want to accomplish and put their own artistic spin on it that always makes for the best shots! read more

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Atlas and Elm did a great job with my portraits! After using my facebook pictures for my business "About me" page, I decided to finally invest in a professional portrait to add to my website. I was referred to Atlas and Elm and Brian was my photographer. I have to be honest... I had some major concerns. I am really NOT photogenic and hate taking pictures of myself. I usually can't see my eyes (genetics), my nose looks too big, or my head looks too big (it is). So, I usually don't like my pictures. However, Brian did a great job with my pictures! He is very personal and outgoing, he put me at ease right away and made me smile with his humor. I felt very comfortable and didn't feel awkward at all. He adjusted to different needs and requests and worked with me on every single detail. He was also very flexible, fast, and efficient with the editing process as well. I was VERY impressed with the quality of the pictures. Great customer service, personal, efficient, fast, flexible, reliable, and affordable! What more can you ask for? Contact him for senior portraits, graduation pictures, weddings, or business profile pictures, you won't be disappointed! read more

I have worked with Atlas and Elm Studios three times before: twice on professional portraiture and most recently to cover a corporate event. Brian is always personable, professional and so easy and fun to work with! The photographs are beautiful and I am very pleased with the end result. Whether you're looking for a nice family portrait, business headshots or event photography I have and would recommend Atlas and Elm to anyone looking to capture your moment. read more

I first worked with Brian when I needed to get some family pictures taken for our holiday cards. I interviewed a few photographers and decided to go with Brian because of his personality. Based on his good work with that first experience I hired him to do headshots for my husband and I. In this age of social media, really pays to have a professional photograph and Brian is not only skilled and hardworking, he is affordable. Brian is passionate about his work and it shows. In the time that I have known him his skills have improved noticeably. Brian is exceptionally talented with the editing and post production work, and that is an additional factor that puts me at ease during the shoot! Hire him while you can because this guy is a bargain for what he delivers. read more

what can i say? Brian and his team are amazing! i was recommended to brian by some friends for a photoshoot with some of our cars. we let him know what we wanted and talked about some shots with him. he came up with great ideas and got it done. him and his team will go above and beyond for you to be happy! brian and danielle are amazing photographers and have an eye for attention and detail. after the shoot, he got back to my friend and i after about a week with the finals and they were super sick! i would recommend them to anyone! i'm definitely going back to them for more photoshoots, we're already talking about what other cars and styles we want for the next shoot! easy, friendly, amazing, nice, and hard working people! give them a call if you need any shoots done! read more

This review is about a year and a half late, as Brian did our wedding in June of 2013, but that doesn't change the fact that he turned out some of the best possible photographs my wife and I could've asked for! From the very beginning, Brian was very friendly and helpful as far as working with us during the planning stage. We didn't know much going into it, except that we needed a photographer and that we were on a budget. Well, we got much more than we bargained for! I'm into lifted trucks and four wheeling and it just so happened that Brian also has a passion for cars/ trucks and taking pictures of them. On the way into the wedding they took moving shots of my groomsman and I driving down the highway and into the dirt lot at the wedding. All of them turned out spectacular, and they made us look way cooler than we actually were, which is a big bonus. At the wedding they didn't miss a beat throughout the ceremony and reception, and were always at the right place at the right time. I'm still amazed at how they were able to caption some of the action packed moments during the reception. As if this all wasn't enough, they also compiled a short video for us that we didn't even pay for! Not only did they take thousands of pictures, and fill up 3 SD cards (I think that was the number) but they were absolutely amazing and fun to be around the entire time! It was like we invited them to the wedding and they just so happened to be excellent photographers. That being said, if you like anti-social, business-only-no-fun individuals who act like they hate their job you and want to feel like your being awkwardly put on the spot at your wedding, do not call Brian. However, if you like fun, down-to-earth, yet still professional, productive, folks to come to your wedding who are excellent photographers and videographers then you should definitely call Brian! Seriously though, there's no reason for you to look any further than Brian and Jessica; they won't let you down! read more

I met Brian when I was searching for a photographer for my wedding. He took his time answering all my questions and really listened to what I wanted. Our conversation went so well on the phone that I booked him for my wedding and we became great friends. We had a traditional Indian wedding that lasted 4 days. It was a lot of hard work but Brian did a great job! The events lasted a lot longer than I had originally told him and he completely understood and kept on shooting. We had a few things go wrong during the wedding...like all weddings... and Brian helped handle them just like a family member. He did such a great job with our wedding that we ended up hiring Brian and Jessica to cover my sisters engagement which was also a traditional Indian event. He did an even better job with her engagement. Everyone in my family enjoyed the pics and his prices are really great. I looked around at a lot of photographers and I'm very happy with the choice I made. Brian is definitely our go to guy for photography! I highly recommend him :-) read more

Brian is one of the first photographers I've had the pleasure to shoot with. We did a galavanting trip around the SOMA area of SF to get some quality headshots for my DJ stuffs. He was on time and very professional, and more importantly made me feel super comfortable in front of the lens and gave great feedback on help with posing etc to make better images. Brian also shot events for my company Opel Productions, low light club images are hard to get and he always did a stellar job. Also key to all of this is his turnaround time was occasionally less than 24 hours!! AMAZING. There's nothing worse than waiting for a photographer to get you images and have them take over a week or more. Absolute quality. read more

Absolutely amazing photos. I called and asked if they could take pictures of my dog, and they said sure, why not. Photos came out great. They even took a few photos of me. First time I actually liked a picture of myself. read more

If you're in the market for photography, this is a good choice. It is refreshing to work with driven young people with such a grasp on light, composition, aesthetics, and people skills. Well done. read more

All i can say is WOW.. beyond impressed with my photos done by Atlas and Elm. It was refreshing to work with a professional staff that not only listened to my ideas for my photos but also suggested breath taking shots as well. Highly recommend to anyone looking for professional shots! read more

Brian is an amazing photographer! He was able to capture every moment I asked for and more. I could not be happier with both my engagement pictures and wedding pictures. I would recommend Brian and Jessica to anyone looking for a photographer. I will definitely use them again for future photo sessions! read more

I am so happy to have my photoshoot by Brian. Brian & Jessica are patient, flexible and fun to work with. The photos are beautiful! I am pleased with everything. I hope to get my family portrait done by Brian. read more

Never thought I would ever need a professional photographer for anything. I was convinced to hire one for a event. Sounded so simple until I started looking around and deciding which one to go with. After calling around and doing some research I was shocked to find out how much experience and time they put into the work they do with instant results. Couldn't be happier. I have saved Brian & Jessica in my phone so I am ready to give them a call when I need them again.No more running around with cameras with my friends at any event. read more

These guys are phenomenal! We have used them twice, and have a third session on the books. They are super creative with their shots and listen to the client's needs. They are super personable, and after working with them twice, I already feel like I have known them my whole life! I would highly recommend them to anyone. A friend of mine used them for their wedding, and another friend is using them for their engagement photos. Spread the word, these two are simply amazing! read more

After months of looking at wedding photos of various wedding photographers, I came across Brian and Jessica Images. I started to follow their work, and knew this is what I had been looking for. Brian soon became our photographer!! He delivered on exactly what I had asked for in our meeting. I was looking for a photographer that captured true moments and special unique details. Not one, that used a lot of flash, or various filters. I wanted my pics to be real and genuine. This is exactly what I got. I just received my photos and video and we couldn't be more thrilled!! Our pics capture everyone's emotions that day, from the father of the groom to the grooms daughter. It was perfect. Brian was able to always be at the right place at the right time. He knew where to be and when to shoot. I suggest using Brian and Jessica Images to anyone looking for a photographer to capture the most memorable moments in your life!! Brian and Jessica are a pleasure to work with. Witty, fun and a great partner to spend your wedding day with!! read more

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Brian and Jessica are a one-of-a-kind duo! From first meeting they were so warm, welcoming and genuinely excited about our big day. My better half was going through chemo treatments and they were very flexible and accomodating when it came to meeting. The day of the wedding, they were crouching, running squuezing into tight corners to capture every important moment. My family and friends all took to them quickly and it was more like having long time family friends taking our photos. I'm so grateful i found these two! read more

I was so thankful to have found Brian and Jessica! They added that extra special touch to our wedding day and we love our photos. They are friendly, attentive, have a great team, and they genuinely cared about our happiness. I especially love love love our wedding video. I am so impressed at how beautiful it came out. I can't express how thankful my Husband and I are to have had them be a part of our special day. They are fantastic and we would recommend them to anyone. They are also cool enough to stay in touch with after the wedding is over and done. read more

I chose to get portraits done for my graduation announcements from SJSU. I heard from a friend that Brian did great work at a reasonable price. Brian was completely professional the entire time, but also very nice and friendly. Before this, I had never had portraits of myself before, but Brian knew exactly what to do! The session itself took less than an hour and a few days later he sent me the edits! I was extremely impressed with his dedication to his work and his ability to get the edits done so quickly. Not only were the edits fast, but the work was amazing. I was very pleased with the end result of my portraits! I would definitely recommend Brian to anyone that needs portraits!! read more

Brian and Jessica are such an amazing couple! I was lucky to found this powerful duo for my wedding last December, 2014. I got to know them through another friend who had recommended me to Brian and Jessica. From the first meeting I knew I could only expect good things from their work. Brian and Jessica are passionate for what they do and easy to work with! I was at ease from the beginning to have Brian and Jessica part of our wedding. They were genuinely excited to capture an Indian wedding and they did an amazing job in capturing precious moments! They put their heart in for our final cinematic video and I couldn't be more impressed with their creative work! They covered three different wedding related ceremonies with full responsibility for videos and photos. Thank you guys for giving us precious memories! I would go to them for my next event without any hesitation. read more

I found Brian and Jessica on Facebook after speaking with several photography teams that were not right for what I wanted for my wedding. When I saw their photos I could see how beautifully they captured wedding moments and so I reached out to them immediately. From the first meeting they were so helpful and seemed to be a perfect team as they were also getting married! On our wedding day they knew what pictures to capture of my dress and accessories as well as some amazing shots of getting ready with my girls! They were so fun to have around the whole evening and I swear I would have invited them even if they weren't our photographers. They put my husband and I at ease and pulled out some amazing pictures of us. All night they seemed to be in exactly the right place and my wedding photos were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend them every time! read more

We had such a great experience with these two while doing a photo shoot with our pups. They were kind, courteous and very professional. Our pictures were AMAZING. They even got a great shot of all of us looking towards the camera, with the pups all sitting which is pretty impressive as our dogs are very high energy. We'll definitely be coming back to them for all our photography needs. Highly recommended. read more

I had so much fun working with Atlas and Elm Photography! Brian has a great eye for the industry and he knows how to make you feel right at home. If you are looking for an awesome photographer, then Atlas and Elm is definitely the right choice. =) read more

Brian joined our non-profit, Extollo International in Haiti in 2014 to document Extollo's construction training programs. He was tireless in his efforts and the results showed. He provided our donors with an intimate window into the lives of the Haitian men and women we're training through his beautiful photography. He also shot, edited and produced a video showing a day on the job with our team that was incredibly moving. We are so grateful that he shared his talents and vision with our organization. We can't wait to work with him again! read more

I had the opportunity to work with Brian at Robert Hall Winery on 11/8/14 for a wedding that I coordinated and had such a great experience, that I just had to write a review. Although he was working with another videography company at the time, I was able to experience what a professional vendor he was from his demeanor and kind spirit along with the way he interacted with the clients, guests and vendors. Brian always had a smile and was always at the right place at the right time. There was not a moment during the wedding that he missed a "picture opportunity" and was always by the couples side, but never in an intrusive manor. I would recommend Brian and Jessica Images to anyone who is in need of a genuinely hard working professional to capture their special occasion. read more

Working with Brian and Danielle was great, scheduled a photoshoot with them. and before we even got to the shoot, they already had some ideas they wanted to do. We did automotive photoshoots, and boy did they come out great. only downside was that we ran out of time, due to my own lateness. Give them the time and patience with your pictures, and he'll do incredible work. they're open to suggestions while in the middle of your shoot, and he did some crazy stuff with our pictures, it seems as if he has his motive set at getting the shot no matter how crazy he was. read more