Selecting a wedding photographer is one of the most important choices you will make for your wedding. They are the ones that will immortalize the event and capture all those special moments that you witness and the ones you don't even know about until after the event. We could not have made a better choice than Josh. He photographed our wedding in August 2018 and the pictures turned out beyond our expectations! His candid work was incredible. The moments he saw and shot clearly show the joy, love, and fun we are having. We know that in years to come, we will look back at these pictures and it will bring us back in time to that very special day surrounded by those closest to us. For those that also want the traditional posed shots, he is excellent at that as well and we did take a few of those, but it is his candid photography that really won us over. Personally and professionally, Josh is a kind and easy to work with individual. During the day, he made the bride and all her guests feel completely comfortable and at ease, even during some of the more intimate moments as she got ready. And at the main event, he moved seamlessly around us, taking shots, without disturbing the natural flow of the event. A side note, our wedding was one of 2 selected to be featured in the January 2019 edition of Diablo Magazine in their Real Weddings feature. There is no doubt that Josh's photos were a big part in getting selected. Time and time again, I would recommend Josh for any wedding or event. He is one of a kind. read more

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Josh has gone above and beyond as a fabulous photographer! He is reliable, flexible, easy to get in touch with, and on top of all that, takes magical photos! We were scheduled to go to Baker Beach to get our engagement photo session, and it was cold, foggy, and raining! Despite the weather, Josh captured my fiancé and my true personalities and love for each other. I am so glad I found him during the wedding planning process--he has really reduced my stress level because I know if he is behind the lens, the photos will be great! read more

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This review is LONG overdue! My wife and I were married in December 2018 and were lucky enough to find Josh! Not only were his pictures flawless, creative and absolutely amazing, but he was professional from our initial contact and through the night of the wedding. He has an impeccable skill that captures the heart of any event and he was truly a joy to work with. As you all know by now, it can be very difficult working with vendors for weddings and finding the right one for your event, but I can attest that with Josh, you won't go wrong. He blended in perfectly! Also, a plus is that he had never done a wedding like ours (Afghan wedding) but he seemed to have had the familiarity as if he himself was Afghan! I fully intend on referring all my friends and family to Josh. You will fall in love with his breathless pictures as they capture the very heart of your wedding - the love and joy. He is one of the very few photographers who can capture the happiness of your loved ones as they celebrate your special day (as he did ours). Thank you, Josh! You were and are AWESOME!!! read more

If you are in need of a photographer, Josh is your go-to! We hired him for my sister's wedding and he was beyond reasonable in price. The whole thing was a package so no worries about going over in time. We also got all of the pictures after with the package. He even brought a couple extra people to help with the event. Josh is easy to work with and does an amazing job! He is worth every penny and you should definitely request a quote if you are in search of a photographer. I promise you won't be disappointed! Thank you Josh! read more

Josh has the unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects in their truest form. A bride in contemplation, sisters squeezing the hands of one another for strength, an adult child helping an elderly parent stand. These exchanges last only seconds but Josh manages to catch them on camera and freeze them in time. He knows people and he can read situations to ensure the personalities and characteristics are visible in his photographs. My personal experience with Josh occurred about 6 months ago. He took my company headshots and some Christmas card photos as well. We met at the fountain near Todos Santos Plaza. Josh swiftly snapped away and we were done with all of the photos in under an hour. He was super observant and made sure there were no objects in the background that would ruin the shots. Josh also had us laughing the whole time so many of the pictures show our true smiles. I really cherish all of the photos that we took that day and I often receive compliments from my clients on the quality of my headshot. I was expecting to wait a few weeks for the shots, so I was astounded when he sent me the photos within 2 days. The bottom line: Josh does excellent work and he acts quickly. I highly recommend Josh Isaacs Photography. read more

Josh shot our wedding in October 2017. From the first moment we spoke to him about his availability and how he works until he delivered our photos, he was amazing to work with. He made us comfortable about our somewhat short timeframe, provided suggestions for making the day more memorable, and best of all, he faded into the background of our day and managed to capture our story in the most personal way. When we look through the photos, we see all the ways our day was special - from the moments we were part of to the moments we witness only through his photos. Thank you to Josh for being part of our journey and recording it for us in the best way possible. read more

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My husband, daughter, and I are thrilled to provide this review for Josh Isaacs Pbotography. To says Josh is talented and technically skilled in the medium, the art form, and the trust required of successful photography is an understatement. Josh does Senior Portraits that are far and above expectations. He takes his subjects to a variety of the stunning locations, in our case, five iconic locations in San Francisco. Where do I begin to sing his praises? Josh knows the 'ins and outs' of successful multi-location sessions. From advise on where to shoot, how to relax subjects, using light for optimal effect, and drawing out interesting, yet natural poses, he is a wonder. He even knows how to instruct on discreetly changing outfits - hint: in the car, with the windows blocked. In addition to his talent, he is easy to work with. I describe him as personable, assuring, communicative, open to ideas, and accommodating. Plus he is really fun to talk to. I wish we could share my daughters' images alas, we are concerned about over-exposure in the world of social media. As a recipient of a Top Wrdding Photographer in the East Bay, I would suggest he will soon rank equally for Senior portraits. Book him while you can and like me, you can say "you knew him when". Josh will help commemorate this special time for your newly-minted young adult! Leda read more

I first hired Josh to capture my baby shower, I was thrilled with the results. He captured the entire event as a whole, along with taking specific photos I wanted. A few months later I was planning the baptism for my baby and definitely wanted Josh to shoot this event as well. I was even more impressed this time. It was quite a large event (about 100 people) with stepparents, in-laws and all sorts of combinations that I wanted to make sure were in the photos - Josh was so quick and got everything I needed! My 96 grandmother couldn't stop raving about him, saying what a nice young man he was and how great he was with everyone. He was able to capture all the photos I wanted (which is hard with so many people / combinations), but also wasn't intrusive on the event. He was everywhere and nowhere at the same time! One thing that really stood out is that he went up to the priest to introduced himself and asked if he could take photos (very respectful)- I don't think many photographers would think of this. I'm so thrilled to have found him and will be hiring him at all of our events! read more

My family and I recently gathered for a 50th wedding anniversary. It is a very rare occasion for all of us to be together and while we wanted to immortalize the moment none of us wanted to stop our conversations to capture the moment on our iPhones, so we decided to hire a photographer for the next day's brunch. And we couldn't have gotten luckier! We reached out to Josh, who promptly responded and came to photograph the family. Josh was professional and talented. He was able to coordinate family photos and allowed us to enjoy the moment. He supplied us with the photos promptly after the event and we were delighted at the result! Josh is a true professional and an amazing talent. What a find! read more

We had Josh do 1 year pictures for our baby girl and family. He was awesome to work with and the product is incredible. Josh showed up on time and did the work very quickly. My husband is not the biggest fan of having his picture taken, but Josh made the experience fun and we all laughed at the few cheesy photos! Josh totally made the experience relaxed, casual but also productive and meaningful. I would not only recommend Josh to my closest family and friends, but I will definitely be a return customer. I hope that Josh is the one to capture my family as we grow! read more

They're aren't enough words. Just trust him! A pleasure to do business with! He delivered everything as promised, and took us on as very last minute clients while my son on leave from USMC. Thank you for helping us make our son's wedding forever remembered! Mahalo and Aloha! read more

I was recommended to Josh by a neighbor of mine here in Orinda. I was in need of a good local photographer for my 2 daughters senior photos. Joshua was very prompt at getting back to me and very flexible on setting dates and locations for the photo shoot. His prices are also beyond reasonable... I felt that we got a bargain based on the excellent photos and quality of the images that we received. The photos came out great! My daughters were very happy with the results, as was I. I highly recommend him for outdoor casual elegant type settings, he is very personable, easy to get along with and work with, and great with teenagers! read more

I am happy to write a review about my experience with Josh Isaac, shooting our engagement and wedding day photos. Since my initial call with him he has been very professional and incredibly accommodating with my every request! We had a fixed budget and he helped us stay within it and he was able to give us exactly what we wanted. He is extremely talented, detail-oriented and flexible. His pictures are gorgeous, capturing every moment with precision. During every encounter he was calm and relaxed, taking the pressure off of me. He was very timely in delivering our pictures back to us. We are thrilled with the outcome and would definitely recommend him to others we know!! read more

Josh was a complete life saver! My photographer canceled 4 day's before my wedding! I was speaking with my boss and he recommended Josh & I am so glad he did! He captured so many special and unforgettable memories that will be cherished always. I know I will definitely be using him again! read more

Josh shot our wedding in June 2018. He is AMAZING. When he shot our engagement pictures I was pregnant (and a little self conscious) and he made me feel so comfortable and our pictures were beautiful. Our wedding photos were everything we wanted and more. He captured moments that are really priceless. When looking at our pictures we get to see all the love and laughter from the day. He faded perfectly in the background that I almost forgot he was there at times! I would recommend him to anyone. He is also great at communicating and responding when you have questions. Thank you Josh for capturing our special day! read more

Josh is absolutely wonderful. I have know Josh for a few years and when my wife and I got engaged the only thing that we knew for certain was that we were going to use Josh as our wedding photographer. He is fantastic. He did both our engagement photos and our wedding photos and we couldn't be happier. He spent the time really working with each of us for what we wanted from him when it came to our special day. He really helped my wife throughout the entire lead up to our wedding with everything from picture ideas to keeping calm and remembering that the thing that mattered most was enjoying our wedding. On the wedding itself it was truly a blessing to have Josh there. As things got a little chaotic Josh helped us to adjust our original plan of not seeing each other until the ceremony. But he was able to work through my wife's need to recenter and helped to create a wonderful set of first look photos that are truly special! As the wedding continued on we were able to get all the necessary family pictures done in a quick and timely manner which really helped to allow us to enjoy our day and be able to celebrate with all of our friends and family. When all was said and done we have over a thousand photos of our big day and I couldn't imagine trying to get through that day without having Josh there to document all of it. I highly recommend Josh for any of you photography needs from weddings to engagement to family to whatever may come your way. He is simply wonderful at what he does and has the great passion and character to go along with it! Thanks so much for everything Josh! read more

Josh is such a great guy and the best photographer! We hired him for our wedding day photos and he was involved since day 1. His goal is to make your photos everything you ever wanted and goes through many avenues to achieve this. He spent many hours on my wedding Pinterest board.. looking at what I liked and commenting on what he could do to replicate the photos. He also asked me to send him pictures of shots I loved and did an amazing job recreating them. He would also send me photos he shot so we could get ideas of what he's done. Josh would text me to check in, call to chat and wanted to get to know my husband and I on a personal level to connect with us the day of our wedding and make sure we got want we wanted from him. Josh showed up early and left late, just to make sure he got the perfect pictures for us. He didn't waste time and knew when he got the right shot. We had planned on taking photos after the ceremony for hours, but Josh was efficient. He got the shots we wanted, we all looked good and we had more time for cocktail hour :) Also very important - Josh made us feel comfortable. Whether it was in a room full of girls/boys/kids/grandparents, etc. Josh was there to take pictures. You didn't notice him when you didn't need to OR he knew how to get everyone's attention and tell them politely what to do in a timely manner. Josh listened what we wanted and our pictures were about us. He captured all the emotions of our day in our photos and this is something we will cherish forever. We have happy pictures, emotional pictures, cheerful pictures, serious pictures, pictures that show love, etc. He knows the great shots before they happen. During our first dance he got our lift, our dip, our kisses and our emotional faces - he just knew these were coming and was able to capture them. He was great with all the details and knew the perfect lighting. He is patient, listens and is a wonderful photographer! We were more than impressed with our wedding photos and Josh returned them to us edited and beautiful within a couple days of the wedding! We highly recommend Josh! read more

What can say, Josh simply has a gift. He did both our Save the Dates and Wedding Photography. He is so professional, responsive and easy to work with! We were so lucky to have chosen him and I recommend him to anyone who wants the very best for their wedding!! read more

Josh was wonderful to work with! He was extremely professional and always available to discuss our wedding goals. He was creative, passionate, and flexible to our need. I would recommend Josh as a wedding photographer :) read more

Thank you Josh for the beautiful wedding photos! Josh saved the day by flying down to San Diego to shoot our wedding. Everyone said it felt like he was part of the family. He is the sweetest guy, and an extremely talented artist. You can tell he is very passionate and cares about doing an excellent job. The turnaround time was extremely quick and the shots were beautiful. He even helped with vendor coordination as our planner was a beginner. He knows his stuff and I am beyond grateful that he could be part of our big day. Thank you, Josh! read more

I reached out to Josh to have family photos done as a Mother's day gift in May. He was able to fit me in his schedule with a two week notice and produced some fantastic pictures! He was very accommodating and we received our photos in a timely manner, i highly recommend Josh and his services!! read more

I met Josh at a wedding fair and of all the photographers I had considered, he offered the best package for the best price. What drew me to him, were his beautiful candid wedding shots. He took amazing pictures at my wedding, even in the 100 degree heat. From beginning to end, Josh was a pleasure to work with. He's super easy going, fast at replying to emails/calls and his turnaround time is excellent. We will definitely be cherishing our wedding photos for many years to come. read more

Josh took the most amazing photos of my two dogs who are like children for me. He has an amazing eye for different angles that make the most incredible pictures and really brings them to life. I could see my dogs' personalities reflected in the pictures and they make me smile each and every day. Josh also printed and framed them for me. He was so great to work with. I will definitely be using Josh for more family pictures. I'm also using one of his prints as the main entryway feature in my house. Thanks Josh!!! read more

Josh recently photographed my wedding in San Francisco. He was incredibly professional, thorough, and patient. He was able to capture the entire day and got great candid and posed shots. We are so happy that we chose him. He made our important day very special. Thanks Josh!!! read more

We hired Josh to photograph my mom's 60th birthday brunch. He magically captured many candid moments while simultaneously remaining in the background and out of the way of the event. He managed to capture 297 photos in 60 minutes! We are very happy with our experience and will recommend Josh to others. read more

We hired Josh to do the photos for our daughter's wedding in Healdsburg, CA. He did a tremendous job and we couldn't have been happier. Not only with the pictures but the price was super reasonable! And you get all the pictures!! I highly recommend Josh and am confident you will not be disappointed. read more

I'm a magazine editor and worked with Josh for a story on the America's Cup sailing races. Josh tagged along with me during the races, which we viewed out on the water from one of the timing boats. Josh took some amazing photos and was very professional. He was a real pleasure to work with and his photos look great in the magazine. I'd definitely work with him again. read more

We hired Josh to take our engagement photos and we're really happy with his work. The photos truly reflect us as a couple and Josh has an amazing eye for what will look natural in a photo. He was able to get in some really unique photos and make them look great and not overly posed! Josh is not only very professional, but extremely personable as well. We instantly felt comfortable with him which made for an easier photo shoot. Josh was also very flexible in working with our schedules as we had to change the date of our original photo session due to unforeseen circumstances. During the phone calls leading up to our engagements session, he talked us through how the day would go, how he likes to take photos and what ideas we had in mind. On the day of, he checked in with us along the way to make sure we liked how things we progressing. He made sure the photos were about us which I truly appreciated, and incorporated our own ideas with his for a variation of poses and styles. I would definitely use Josh again! read more

Josh did our photos for our wedding and they were amazing!!! I could not be happier with the results. My husband and I were quite nervous, but he really made us comfortable. He and I were in contact several times before the wedding, and even met for coffee to discuss specific photos I was hoping for. By the time the wedding rolled around, I felt really confident he knew exactly what I wanted. It was such a relief to know that the photos were one thing I didn't have to worry about. During the wedding, Josh did a great job dealing with all of our family and friends, and got all of our wedding party photos over as quickly as possible. We had a lot of family, and our wedding party was 16 people! Josh was able to get the photos that we wanted, without cutting into party time :) One of the best parts was that Josh had been to our wedding venue multiple times before as the photographer, and he knew where to take amazing photos. He was able to procure a golf cart, and took us into the grape vines at sunset for some unreal photos. They are absolutely my favorite photos from the entire day. All of my married girlfriends were so jealous how fast I got my photos- it was incredible!! I know people who waited months, but I got mine in just over 1 WEEK! He took close to 3,000 photos and include several beautiful black and whites. I have already encouraged a friend of mine getting married to contact him- I know she will be happy with the results! read more

We worked with Josh for our wedding at Handles Gastropub in Pleasanton, Ca. One of my favorite parts about working with Josh was his dedication to making sure that my wedding was the best day of my life- and it was! Josh had recommendations for vendors, coordinators, our timeline, and answered any and all questions we had about the day. Josh was extremely kind and caring and an absolute joy to work with. The icing on the cake was definitely the pictures Josh captured. He was able to convey the emotions of the day in an eloquent and beautiful way. We are so grateful we got to work with him and would recommend him to anyone! read more

Josh recently shot our engagement photos, and we couldn't have been more pleased with the entire process! He was highly recommended by our good friends, and he exceeded our expectations. His professionalism was apparent from the first phone call. He laid out a clear plan, shared his portfolio of past work, studied our vision through photos that we picked on our own, was punctual, very responsive, and extremely patient. Most importantly, Josh delivered every shot that we wanted. Plus, he came prepared with ideas that matched our vision. Taking engagement photos is a very special time for couples. It is a time that we will remember for the rest of our lives. Lucky for us, we will look back on our engagement photos with nothing but positive memories because of Josh's talent and professionalism. Thank you Josh! read more

Josh is an AMAZING photographer! We hired Josh for our wedding and are so thankful that we did! The photos are beautiful and he captured everything we wanted and more. There was not a moment or detail missed! While planning the wedding, Josh was always available to answer our questions and meet to discuss what we wanted. He also gave great advice. His experience and expertise made the process so easy. The day of the wedding, he was right on time! He was so easy to talk to and made everyone feel at ease instantly. He is also very creative and has a phenomenal ability to get the colors and lighting to perfection. Josh was also very organized and efficient when it came to taking our bridal party and family photos, which is no easy task with so many different people to round up. Very impressive! My family and friends had nothing but great things to say about him too. He took the time to know the venue well and recommended the perfect spots for ideal photos. He really took care of everything we needed, making the day so enjoyable and stress free for us. He provided the photos to us very quickly after the wedding, much faster than the photographers my friends had at their weddings. His photos really told the story of our entire wedding day and we are so grateful. We highly recommended Josh for any event and hope we have the chance to work with him again! Thanks so much, Josh!! read more

Josh was our photographer for a recent Bat Mitzvah and I cannot say enough wonderful things about him. He was an absolute professional in every regard and truly a pleasure to work with. He went "above and beyond" in all aspects of his work and the beautiful pictures he took were far beyond our expectations. Josh listened and understood exactly the type of pictures and feeling we were hoping to achieve. His skills and creativity are truly exceptional! In addition to the photos the day of the event, Josh suggested we take some pictures of our daughter at a location that was special to her. She chose San Francisco and Josh went out of his way to make the day memorable; she felt like a model at a professional photo shoot. In her words it was a day she "would never forget". Thank you Josh for making it all so easy for us and for so beautifully capturing memories that we will always cherish. read more

When my husband and I were looking for a photographer it was so important we choose someone who could capture the very essence of our special day. Josh was amazing at doing this and exceeded our expectations!! He was so easy to work with and put me at ease throughout the entire day. We could not be happier with how our pictures turned out and we will cherish them always. Thank you Josh!! read more

Josh made our engagement session more than just photos! With 4 locations in the city and 3 dressing changes, he made it all a breeze. The day was so much fun. He put our anxieties at ease (we aren't exactly used to being in front of a camera). And, of course, the most important part-within a couple of weeks we had a TON of beautiful photos! Thanks, Josh!!! read more

Josh recently took our engagement photos - a half day in San Francisco, with 4 locations and 4 outfit changes, and not only did he take it all in stride, he excelled; Josh made what could have been a fairly stressful day with a lot of scheduling benchmarks, one that was absolutely unforgettable. It was the first time my fiance and I felt as though we weren't just going through the motions of planning a wedding. Due to Josh's professionalism, we were put completely at ease, and were allowed to let go and just have fun with it!! We highly recommend his services, and have hired him again for our Engagement Party - well done Mr. Isaacs! read more

We hired Josh to photograph our wedding. He was professional and easy to work with. He made taking pictures fun and stress-free. He did his homework on our venue and ceremony, so our pictures captured all of our special moments. The end result is that our photographs are amazingly beautiful. We would highly recommend Josh for any special event that you want captured in photographs! read more

Josh made getting my head shots for work so easy! He met me last minute and made the process seamless. He listened to everything I wanted and delivered! Great pictures and so friendly. Would definitely use him again read more

Josh did our family photos and the result was amazing! He came out to the location we chose and took beautiful pictures of my siblings and I. Josh was professional, punctual and most importantly put us at ease so we could take some great shots. Josh even framed the best ones for our Xmas gifts to our parents. I will definitely use Josh Isaacs Photography again! read more

Josh did an incredible job for my wife Hailey and I. He showed up early, stayed late and worked extremely hard all day long to capture every moment of our special day. He is one of the most respectable men I know and takes enormous pride in the work he does. If you need a great photographer with respect for people and what he does, this is your guy. read more