Josh is literally so amazing and knows exactly how to make you feel confident and to love the skin you're in! Thanks so much Josh for making this experience so fun and easy! Appreciate you so much!!! Can't wait to see the photos! read more

I recently booked Josh to do a photoshoot for my office to get new headshots and team photos and he was wonderful to work with! We couldn't be more pleased with the way the photos turned out! If you have an event, family photoshoot, or want touch ups on your headshots, Josh is your guy! He was fantastic to work with and his professionalism speaks for itself! read more

- Edelson Photography took photos for our entire lab of 100+ people and despite the sheer number of people, he managed to make the entire process of viewing, choosing, and requesting edits seamless! - The end result was pretty epic. In fact, I was so happy with it, it's my profile picture for Yelp! (click on my profile, it's that one) - Josh was also very friendly and approachable, made the actual photo session pretty fun! I would recommend Josh in a heartbeat. Once I get a haircut, I'm going to go back and get another photo... read more

I actually met Josh while working on his home, I had mentioned to him that I recently got married and of course the conversation rolled around to our wedding photos and the "deal" we had gotten! (Boy were we wrong!) After talking more with Josh you could tell this guy new his craft he was so passionate about it! Then he showed me his portfolio and it was mind bending Josh Edelson totally blew the photographer we used away! The headshots, the way he used the light to wash over the persons face and so on he really is a pro, the cliche "you get what you pay for" was ringing in my ears all the way home! If your planning an event or just need high-end photos taken call him,, I wish I would of... -Perry read more

Recently assisted Josh Edelson on a portrait of a new vice president at a major US company in Seattle. Josh was great to work with -- very professional, easy going, and a good communicator. He worked with the company's media relations team to scout out four different on-site portrait locations in a short time frame. After he found the locations and prioritized each one, I stood in for the VP as Josh pre-composed and dialed in the exposures at each spot. Once the VP arrived we were ready to roll. Josh was excellent at directing the VP as I held off-camera lighting, allowing us to move quickly to each location. After finishing right on schedule Josh was able to edit and produce images on site for the PR team to approve. They looked amazing, the client was very satisfied. Highly recommend hiring and working with Josh, if you get the opportunity read more

Josh is the consummate professional. He's a perfectionist who goes to great lengths to get the right shot. This was a professional experience but fun, too! read more

What an amazing photographer! We hired Josh Edelson photography to do about a dozen professional headshots of our team which we are now using on our company website and for advertising collateral purposes. Although I'm sure many San Francisco offices have beautiful city backdrops, our company is located in a relatively normal looking office park which is basically a parking lot with some trees. Josh definitely had his work cut out for him to try to make interesting backgrounds with such a boring set up, but he was fantastic! I don't know how he did it, but every single one of us look spectacular! He had a light on a stand with an umbrella and didn't even have it connected to power, so I don't know how his camera was communicating with the light, but it worked flawlessly. He even went so far as to hold a tiny tree branch with leaves attached partially in front of his camera to create an interesting looking green blur at the bottom of some of the pictures. I've never seen that done before, but it definitely adds a special little something to the photos! If your company is planning to do some executive Headshots for portraits, you should definitely hire Josh Edelson and his team! read more

We hired Edelson Photography to do headshots of our team and they did a fantastic job! We had about a dozen team members that needed to have their corporate headshots taken for our website as part of our new launch. We were so happy, we decided to go ahead and hire Josh Edelson Photography to be our photographer for an event we're having next month as well! We haven't hired an event photographer before, but after seeing the work Josh does, we're super confident he'll do a great job for us. Highly recommend! read more

We have now used Josh for our firm head shots, our re-branding campaign and the videos for two hosted events (one in San Francisco, the other in LA) for our corporate attorney organizations. The videos were exceptional and expertly edited. He coordinated everything with our staff and office manager (and the head shots were scheduled on very tight deadline and he accommodated many last minute time requestsc from the partners). He is incredibly talented and very efficient. Highly recommended. read more

I had a recent photo session with Josh for a story I was a part of in the LA Times. It was the first time I have experienced anything like that. I could tell Josh was meticulous about his craft from the beginning, when we were trying to find an adequate place for the photos. The Times wanted the mural for a backdrop. Before the scheduled meet up time, Josh went to a few different spots to checkout the quality of the mural and location. Upon meeting each other, Josh informed me how the shoot was going to go. I wasn't expecting to be having my photo taken that many times and for that duration, but I went with the flow the best I could. It was a sunny, warm day and I don't even like having my photo taken really. Josh checked in with me and gave me good feedback the whole way through. He even, cleverly, helped me loosen up by asking me to talk a little bit about what the article was about. He was intrigued and sympathetic, being as it was about my family. I appreciated that. At different times, he showed me the shots and explained what he was needing to do to get the lighting he wanted. The story ran this weekend and the two photos the paper used look incredible. My family and friends love them! Thanks Josh! read more

Josh Edelson was hired by APF (Agence France-Presse) to photograph me for a story that AFP was running. Josh scouted the location we decided on, and came up with creative uses of various features of the space, including the natural environment, structures, lighting, etc. I enjoyed his approach and actually had fun during the photo shoot. The reaction was a bit unexpected for me, as I'm not a public person and not used to having pictures of me taken by a professional photographer. On top of this, the pictures came out great! Overall, I would highly recommend Josh for feature and corporate photo sessions. read more

We hired Josh for corporate event photography kind of at the last minute. Our regular photographer cancelled on us leaving us high and dry, but Josh really saved us and did a fantastic job! He navigated quietly through the crowd and came out with incredible shots of our high-profile keynote speakers, did a number of arranged group shots, and was an overall likable guy. We have another event this coming December, and some upcoming advertising campaigns to get photography for, and we'll definitely be using him again! read more

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​I worked with Josh to organize a half day shoot for my work that included headshots, gro​up shots, and lifestyle shots. He was responsive, flexible, and professional throughout the process. On the day of, he made every person feel comfortable during the shoot, which resulted in some great looking shots! I thought his pricing was very competitive and actually lower than other photographers I looked into who had much less of a portfolio. We were very happy with the quality of his work. I would not hesitate to hire him again. read more

If you're looking for an event photographer (whether corporate or otherwise), then look no further than Josh. We were looking for a local San Francisco photographer that didn't do weddings and can do professional/corporate type shots. Fortunately a friend referred me to Josh and considering his previous experience (America's Cup, shooting a few notable people such as the Mayor of Denmark, etc), I knew his expertise was just what we were looking for. Very professional, very thorough, and is always able to take charge with his creativity to make sure you get the most bang for your buck. Worth every penny and will hire again. read more

We use Josh for many projects and he never disappoints. He makes everyone feel comfortable and is able to get the best outcomes.

We hired Josh the photographer to work with our crew in covering keynote speakers & taking headshots, along with various other aspects for a corporate event in San Francisco. The event took place over 3 days. Josh worked very hard, but also navigated the crowds quietly and inconspicuously! More importantly, his photos were fantastic, sharp, and conceptually creative. He did a great job, delivered on-time, and was worth every penny. Josh was levels above other photographers we've worked with, and we'll definitely hire him again. Highly Recommend! read more

I found these guys through Yelp, and after comparing rates and experience levels, decided to book them for my company's headshots. We ended up going with a solid gray background and Edelson Photography provided the lights and all the equipment. The biggest thing was that they made us all comfortable in front of the camera, something that isn't easy, especially for the shy guys. After all the headshot photography was done, Josh sent over a Dropbox link so we could choose our favorite shots which he then had edited for us. Apparently, he also does event photography, so we'll probably hire him to do that too. Super happy with the results here. read more

Josh Edelson is a very talented photographer. I've been a fan of his work for several years and love how versatile he is - I've purchased a few of his landscape/city portraits for own home, have caught his coverage of major national and local news events on the front cover of the newspaper and online, and seen some beautiful photos from events that's he's done. Josh is honest, enthusiastic, wildly creative with a camera and best of all, professional. Always my first recommendation whenever someone asks if I know a good photographer. read more

Josh came recommended from my recently married friends. His portfolio was impressive and my friends looked great (well, they always do, but their wedding photos were really adorable). My fiancé and I were not the most organized couple when it came to wedding planning, but Josh made it super easy to book him as a photographer. I emailed him a few weeks before we got married, he promptly responded and quoted me at a great price (literally hundreds less than another photographer). Working with Josh was simple and hassle-free! I absolutely love our wedding photos, which he worked on over the weekend. His fast turn-around was really appreciated. He made us feel comfortable being photographed and really captured the essence of the day. And, maybe best of all, he fit in with my friends. He was totally at ease and is simply a likeable person. If you want an affordable, easy-going, high-quality, responsive photographer - go with Josh! read more

Josh did a fantastic job with our company's professional headshots! He's a mobile on-location photographer, so he comes to you which was super helpful since it would have been quite a challenge to get all our employees to leave the office at once. Josh brought lights, a backdrop and an assistant to our office and picked out a space in our lobby for all the headshots. We did about a dozen people in a couple of hours which was great because each person only needed to step away from their desk for about 10-15 minutes at a time. After the shoot, he sent us over about 5-10 unedited photos of each person so we could each choose which one we liked of ourselves the most, then he edited the best shots for us and sent them back over to us. It was great to be able to have agency over which photos we got to use of ourselves. So many photographers don't show you the rest of the pictures they take so we really loved that. Josh also was very professional and we're planning to use him again for all our other employees in our other San Francisco locations! read more

We hired Josh Edelson and his team to do convention photography during our annual summit. He photographed various keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and did a few head shots portraits for our out-of-town employees that flew in for the summit. Some of the rooms were not well lit. Josh and his team brought in lights and set them up at the back of the room in a way that was not very obtrusive to the attendees. The photos came out looking eve better than the real thing! Definitely will hire him again for our same event next year! read more

I hired Josh to shoot on set for a major film industry company in Hollywood. As an event manager, I had to find a photographer with experience with television and action movies that has a journalist's style. We had a tight deadline, and Josh did an incredible job with all the photos! He transferred them to us directly which allowed us to download them right on the spot! He even made some silhouette portraits that were like nothing we've ever seen before. Really well done Josh! We'd hire you for our corporate events, or for headshots any day! Side note, he also mentioned to us that in the past week he has been assigned by one of the news agencies he works for to take photos of the Vice President of the United States, and the Prime Minister of Israel?! Geeze! No wonder he was good! read more

We hired Josh Edelson to photograph our 2-day user conference at the Bently Reserve. The pictures came back beautiful! The conference hall was dark during the sessions, so I was worried the pictures would be too. But the pictures came back colorful, vibrant and everything I wanted them to be! He did a wonderful job capturing the stage, the room, and the attendees - all with absolutely zero direction so I could focus all my energy on the event logistics. These pictures are a wonderful keepsake of this event. Thank you Josh! read more

We were searching for a good Corporate Event Photographer that didn't exclusively do weddings, and we came across Josh's portfolio and were really impressed. Josh did a fantastic job with spur of the moment headshots in the middle of an event we hired him for. He did a great job, was on time, edited the work quickly, and is worth every penny! We've worked with photographers before, and its always tough to find the right mix of personality and professionalism. Josh didn't interrupt the event, moved in and out of crowds seemlessly, and delivered above and beyond what we expected. We'd recommend you use him in a second! Thanks so much for the great work! read more

Josh did a great job on an important shoot. He was given tough parameters to work within and a only a short period of time to get the shot, but he did it! Thank you. read more

Josh photographed our annual conference and we hope to work with him again in the future. He was responsive to the RFP for our event and asked to discuss our request further; in that conversation, he asked questions that were insightful and demonstrated the amount of experience and understanding he has, especially of event photography. He was responsive to changes our plans and schedule and was able to make suggestions about how to handle some of our ideas. He was also flexible and incredibly self-directed in his work and moved about the space with great confidence and was unobtrusively able to get the photos we wanted. The result is that we have a series of wonderful photos to use to continue to market and share about our organization and its work. Thank you, Josh! read more

I used Josh as a headshot photographer, and I am beyond pleased with the results. Josh listened to my concerns from previous experiences, and soared above and beyond my expectations. He also did the retouching, which some photographers don't include. We also did some fun, themed photographs. I came with general idea of what I wanted, and Josh brought my vision to life with his professional expertise and creative eye. Two enthusiastic thumbs up! read more

My company needed headshots for our new website. We had Josh shoot more than 50 headshots on a solid background and he did a fantastic job! He brought an assistant with him, setup all the lights, the background, and we were off and running. We at first weren't sure if we wanted to go with a white or gray background, but as it turned out, the gray was perfect for our needs. He sent us all the photos so we could go through and pick the ones we liked best. Then he edited them and sent them back to us. They look great! Highly recommend you consider hiring this visual wizard for all your company's headshots, corporate events, or whatever else you might need photography for! Well done! read more

I've worked with Josh three times over the last couple of months and can safely say I trust him to get the job done and produce great results. Not only is he a talented photographer, he's also skilled as a stylist and art direction. His eye for light is fantastic. He takes instruction and direction well, though doesn't need it. On top of it all, he's easy going, patient/understanding, well thought, and humble. Highly recommend and am excited to work with him in the future. read more

Josh did a great job. I had a very short timeline for headshots and he was very flexible, professional and accommodating. Most importantly, he got the job done the same day with great results. His photography skills are impeccable and his attention to detail is second to none. My photos turned out great! I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. read more

Recently worked with Josh on a hotel opening and he was professional and easy to work with. The photos turned out well too and the client was happy. read more

I worked with Josh Edelson many times over the past 4 years. I have used him as a corporate photographer and event photographer, and several times when I represented a luxury pet hotel and veterinary hospital in Los Angeles. His attention to detail and creativity elevated our brand to the next level. We have used his photography in both print advertisements and for our internal marketing materials. Josh's work has always been well received with utmost flattery by our clients. read more

Josh Edelson was a great photographer. I inquired Josh for our open house event at the new Global Headquarters for Sitecore, and I would recommend him to anyone for any event. He produces high quality shots both candid and portraits, but he also interacts with people throughout the event. Thus bringing a natural welcoming vibe to his work, instead of being hidden in the shadows and quiet the entire time. read more

Josh Edelson is a fantastic corporate headshot and corporate event photographer! His communication, organization, professionalism, and talent make jobs with him productive and relaxed. He takes care of the details in advance which makes the shoot go that much better. He's also a super nice guy who cares about his clients and is genuinely curious about life and people, which makes working with him as an event photographer a joy! I highly recommend hiring josh for your next corporate event photographer. read more

I hired Josh to shoot a portrait session with my boyfriend and I, and he did a fantastic job! His prices were decent, and he was very nice. Loved the photos and would definitely use him again. read more

I can't say enough good things about our experience!! We hired Josh to do family photos we are from Utah and wanted to remember our time in San Francisco! So having the feel of the city is what we wanted and he delivered. He was very patient with our 2 kids who were a little crazy during picture time but he went with that and incorporated it in a few of them! I am happy with the way the pictures turned out and can't wait to put them up! We highly recommend Josh to anyone!! read more

Josh Edelson is a fantastic headshots and event photographer. He has been published in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and also does destination wedding photography. He has a photojournalist style, and did a great job working on my corporate event. He got the photos edited and out to us really quickly, which made my boss very happy. His photography is really fun to look at on his website too. read more

Great work! Really nice guy to work with. We hired him for some headshots. I had to rescheduled 3/4 times and he was very comprehensive.

Josh is an excellent photographer. We hired Josh to photograph our corporate dinner event in SF; a very important event for us, and Josh delivered exactly what we needed. We got many great shots that we will be able to use for our website and future marketing materials. Josh is very professional and required little instruction. He also has a great attitude and an amazing instinct. He were able to receive the pictures right away and they are fantastic. Equally as important, as the great pictures that we received, was that Josh is a pleasure to work with. He came on board at the last minute after a previous photographer I had lined up couldn't make it. He really saved the day in regards to getting us the content that we needed from the event. I would highly recommend Josh! read more

Josh is amazing to work with! We originally discovered him through some photography Josh did at the America's cup and we ended buying two of his shots for our London office. I work at an investment bank in Palo Alto and we needed someone to redo our corporate photography in a fun and creative way. Josh was very responsive pre-shoot and then spent two very long days working with our team of 16 - he was very patient and flexible and made it a fun experience. We are all very happy with the way the pictures came out and will definitely be recommending him. Josh is nice, honest and truly a pleasure to do business with. read more