I wanted to get some professional photos done for social media When I want professional services,…read moresometimes I get pushy and impatient if things aren't "perfect" (or whatever my version of perfect is for the situation) so I did some research. I found Jillian through her previous Yelp page, "Jillian Kay Photography". NB: she prefers all new reviews on Epoxy. The services I ended up selecting: two mini sessions for boyfriend and myself. I never felt unhappy while working with Jillian. Her professionalism is well-rounded and shows in all her services and interactions. Epoxy Studio's website specifically states that she often cannot respond to phone calls, especially if she's in scheduled sessions with other clients. I was totally OK with e-mailing (my preferred method of communication anyways), and got a fast response time via e-mail. Picking a time despite our limited availability was quick (a few back-and-forth e-mails), and everything was set up in 24 hours. Contracts and payment was done online and taken care of before our session. Getting to Epoxy Studios was probably the most difficult part of the entire process. It is hard to miss, with several large trees obscuring the building entryway. Honestly, I'm nitpicking at this point... We had a little detour getting to the studio, since Google Maps announced we were here but I couldn't see it.... I thought we had to park in the parking lot immediately before, but there is street parking. Jillian was waiting (very patiently) outside of the complex to guide us and it helped a lot! Our sessions started with discussions on strategic poses and concepts over fresh coffee. The shoot took 10min (as listed on the website). Total time (including parking, talking, shooting) took ~1 hour for both of us. We were in and out, and received our proofs within 3 hours. After deciding on our final 2 edited portraits, our Viewbook albums were given to us in 24 hours! Overall, very happy with the services. Process was incredibly efficient, and I find it hard to believe any other photographers with studios in the SJ area would offer a better experience for our needs. Thanks Jillian!

I had been looking for a photographer for years. Knowing I should get some professional head shots…read moreto support my small business, yet not being able to afford it. Til I met Jillian.... I was delighted when I met her at a networking event - she was friendly and made me immediately feel comfortable. Her enthusiasm for the joy of the process was contagious! I had a great time at the photo shoot. Jillian gracefully allowed me to be me, whatever that took. It relaxed me in ways that helped me feel natural, and let some comfortable images take hold. She also, of course, had good instructions for me as to what I could do to help make a good shot ("lean this way", "look over here") and was always conscious ways to use the natural lighting. Truly, Jillian's work speaks for her. The photographs are awesome! She took a lot of pics, and gave me 70 fabulous ones to choose from! And what fun it was - I was amazed to see how good I looked! She caught such wonderful moments that looked so good in a head shot. And then she made them even better with her tweaking magic! I feel so lucky to have meet this creative soul. She is an amazing host to her studio. She sweetly offered help all along the way, in whatever ways I should so need. If, or I will say WHEN I need more head shots -- she's the one!!! Great photos. Great price. And a great time!!! Thank you Jillian!!

It's been 9 years since I last saw Tam and I was absolutely overjoyed to have him be the primary…read morephotographer for my wedding in mid-January. He has only grown in his craft and truly has a gift for making people feel comfortable in front of the camera. A couple of weeks before the wedding, we walked through a timeline of what we needed and Tam recommended that we tailor our package down from a 10 hour package to an 8 hour one since we wouldn't have getting ready photos, didn't have a bridal party, and opted to just dance the night away once 7 PM hit. I really appreciate that he doesn't shy away from making recommendations based on his experience and what your unique day will look like. The day of, Tam and the second photographer, Mike, were at the AirBnB early and helped my then fiance and I stage a first look photo. We also had an opportunity to take individual photos, photos with his family and also his college friends. Given how rainy the weather was that weekend, I was a little worried, but Tam and Mike were not deterred. They provided multiple options with attention and care paid to making sure my long dress stayed as clean as possible. I was also thankful that they directed us through poses because we definitely had no idea what we were doing, lol. After these initial photos, they met us at the church we were getting married at and took photos of the venue and of my side of the family. During our initial call, I asked Tam about his advice for how to not get our pastor in the first kiss frame. Tam remembered this conversation and made sure to note that to the pastor so that he would be able to get a clean photo. Group photos followed after the ceremony and then they headed to the venue to get cocktail hour shots. Since we didn't have a wedding party, a lot of things were candid. At one point I thought about greeting the tables during dinner but we ended up opting out. I later found out from our guests that Tam and Mike were really proactive and made sure to ask for group shots whenever they could. Before dancing started, Tam and Mike discussed pulling us aside at around 8 PM to head outside into the rain to get some nice photos with clear umbrellas and a strong flash. However, around 8 PM, there was no getting my now husband off the dance floor and we scrapped it. I really appreciate Tam and Mike's flexibility with us and ability to offer suggestions, but also respect how we were feeling at any given point. Before they left, Tam gave me an estimated date of when we'd get photos back which I really appreciated. From start to finish they were a real pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend Tam for weddings, family photos, glam shots, etc.

Tam is the first photographer my husband, Kent, and I have ever worked with together and will…read moredefinitely be our go-to guy for special events that we would like to capture. To give you some background, Kent and I are the kids who had awkward school photos and being the center of attention is not comfortable for us at all! We were apprehensive for our first photo shoot with him- not because of his skill at all (we saw his portfolio and really liked his work before booking). Well, all the worry was for nothing; Tam is super professional and easy to work with. He even coordinated the best time for when the natural light was just right. Super bonus points for being able to capture some great shots of our fur babies- it can be hard to do! We had lots of laughs throughout the whole thing and ended up with loads of beautiful pictures. On top of that, he had the pictures ready that same day. We were looking forward to having him photograph our wedding after this first experience. Once the pandemic hit, Tam was flexible and understanding when we had to change our plans. He worked with us to ensure the best outcomes for everyone. We have heard horror stories about vendors regarding unexpected changes due to Covid-19, and felt SO fortunate to be working with Tam throughout this experience. When our long-awaited wedding day finally came, Tam was a superstar. He was efficient in coordinating the appropriate people and poses. Everything was easy and comfortable, just like our first session. No complaints. Pictures ready the next day! We have recommended him to our dearest friends and family for their weddings, and he will be photographing at least two other weddings we will be a part of. One being my baby brother and future sister-in-law's, in just a few weeks :). If you had any doubts before, I would say, just do it! You will not regret choosing Tam to photograph your special occasion.

I met Kasia through my mindful mamas yoga group! Before our shoot, we met to discuss the poses and…read moreattire.. She had planned everything to the finest detail and ensured I was super comfortable with it before we went to shoot. The shoot was so joyful and memorable. Kasia soon makes you feel at home and brings the best in you. Truth be told, I didn't know I looked so pretty! Her photographs don't just capture the present, it shows the beautiful side, that many of us, women, fail to appreciate about our self! She is super professional and devoted to her work! I was thrilled to look at the photos and viewing was itself a great experience! As we go through pregnancy and motherhood, we need to gather our women tribe for support and love! Kasia will not just be a photographer, she will soon become one of the many women that we can count on! Looking forward to see her thrive through her passion for photography and women empowerment!

Kasia provided a wonderful experience for my recent session. Her easygoing and positive demeanor…read moreprovided me a comfortable space where I could relax and easily follow her guidance. Sensing I was timid, Kasia eased me into the session and poses that yielded excellent photos. I was very happy with the photos from our session and would recommend Kasia for anyone looking for an an experienced, creative and knowledgeable photographer.

For portraits: Very inexpensive, high-quality, & super-friendly…read more The photos I got are the best I've ever seen of myself and Richard is exactly the kind of warm, family, small-business guy you want to give business to. Furthermore, despite his high quality work, his rates are insane (1/4 of the lowest quote I got from any other place I called). HIs kids were running around the studio helping him, Spanish Court TV was blaring in the background in this little shop in a Spanish stretch of Redwood City. I felt great about doing business there. Richard is a total sweetheart. He stayed late an hour on a Friday night because I arrived late, he did lots of extra touch-up work for no extra charge, and could not have been nicer. "I'm in it for the long-haul" he said, "I'm not looking to get rich, but I've been doing portraits of some people for decades in government and stuff. It's important that people trust me."

Steve did my maternity shoot. We had an amazing experience working with him. He made us comfortable…read moreright from the get go. He was very professional, answered all our questions, was prompt with responses and very easy to work with. And he absolutely is the BEST at his job. We would definitely recommend him and would be scheduling our future shoots with him :) Shoutout to Michelle, she assisted us well throughout the shoot and was soo warm and supportive.

Needed headshots asap had no clue, searched on Yelp and am so glad I found Steve. He was the first…read moreto respond had the most reasonable rates and was super flexible in factoring all the details. I am not that great a subject but Steve created a such a great portfolio of headshots l got compliments from the worst critics of friends plus Steve was very patient with me during the session which I appreciated the most. Thanks a ton @Steve you have my biz for sure

I highly recommend Natalie as a talented and creative photographer. My fiance' and I were recently…read moreengaged and Natalie was the right choice in her expertise and knowledge for engagement photos. We were nervous and she made us feel natural in front of the camera and laugh with one another. She complimented us a lot through the experience, so we felt confident and at ease with her. Once we got our photos, we were in awe of the essence she captured between us and after she performed some editing the colors were even more enhanced and gorgeous! I would highly recommend her for capturing any special day or lifetime memories!

I do not recommend Natalie for newborn photoshoot, she was very impatient and did not do a good job…read morewith my newborn pictures.

Eddie is AMAZING with kids! I just took my four year old here and he was able to get her to have…read morefun throughout the entire process! Highly recommended!

Highly recommend if you are looking for a real professional who can take exceptional photos…read more I requested an on-location shoot for an executive portrait and relied heavily on Eddie's expertise throughout the whole process. I am so glad I did. He's one of the best photographers I've worked with quality-wise plus he is genuinely hilarious. Eddie brought out my authentic smiles and brought out my best facial expressions. He made it so effortless for me, as I'm someone who has no clue how to pose and tend to get stiff on camera. I love the photo results and have already started showing off to friends, family, and of course LinkedIn.

On our wedding day 07/10/16, our photographer Khanh posted this up on his Facebook. Not to mention,…read morelack of performance on our biggest day, poor communication throughout the wedding process, terrible editing skills on our wedding pictures (my husband can do a better job), and lastly didn't receive edited pictures until 8 months later! OH and our engagement photoshoot he was an hour late and missed the signing of our marriage license (which we agreed on prior). All we can say is this is actually WRONG WAY PHOTOGRAPHY, make a U-TURN while you can!

Khanh was such a treat to work with. He was willing to travel all the way to Napa at me and my…read morehusbands request so that we can capture the perfect family photo with our 6 year old. We traveled in one car and he was super easy going and great to work with. We are super awkward at posing and such but Khanh directed us in a way that felt comfortable and relaxed. My 6 year old was very into! That says a lot about a photographer. Pictures came out amazing, to say the least. Overall I am very pleased with Khanh and his work.