Khoa exceeded our expectations. I had a vision with some Pinterest inspirations, and he completely exceeded my vision! From the very start, he was very professional and reliable. On the day of we were both nervous because we both don't like getting our pictures taken and he gave us so many good pointers and tips that made our pictures look incredible. We genuinely enjoyed getting our pictures taken. I am so thankful that we booked him and cannot recommend him enough! Pictures are digital and film! read more

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We hired Khoa for our wedding pictures and could not be more pleased! We reached out for a custom quote given the amount of hours requested. He quickly responded and set up a Zoom meeting to understand more about our expectations of the day and a general timeline. We were worried about rain, which luckily didn't happen, and Khoa was able to offer his expertise advice in the event it did. The day of the wedding, he was very friendly, had a true creative eye for detail, and was very professional. He delivered far more photos than we expected and within 2 short weeks. We were so excited to share with everyone and everyone was very impressed with the photos. If you're looking for attention to detail and a creative eye, Khoa is the one to go to! read more

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Khoa was amazing! We loved how active and communicative he was with us. We got both our engagement and wedding photos done by him. He was extremely thoughtful and made sure to ask us what our expectations were during the whole shoot. I would say I'm not the most photogenic but he managed to make every photo look awesome. He was easy to work with and gave us tips whenever needed. My parents also loved how friendly he was during the wedding and I appreciated how he was able to also get great photos of our dog. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a photographer! read more

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We fell in love with Khoa's work on Instagram and ended up booking him as our photographer for both our engagement session and wedding. Khoa was very responsive and prompt with all communication leading up to our engagement shoot. My husband and I aren't used to getting our pictures taken and usually feel very awkward in front of the camera, but Khoa made us feel so comfortable during our engagement shoot and directed us the entire time on what to do. We had such a great time shooting with him, and our engagement photos turned out even better than we could've hoped for! We put together an album of our engagement photos to use as our wedding guest book and got SO many compliments from our guests about the photos! For our wedding, Khoa was so helpful and patient amidst the chaos of the busy day, and really helped to keep us grounded throughout the day. We received a sneak peek of our photos less than a week after our wedding and we are so excited to see the rest of the photos! We can't recommend Khoa enough to capture special moments for any event! read more

Khoa was our wedding photographer from getting ready until the end of the night and we had an amazing experience with him the entire time! He is incredibly sweet and easy to work with, and made us feel very comfortable from the get-go. He was very thoughtful and thorough in using all aspects of our venue to provide amazing photos capturing the whole day. He worked very efficiently with us leading up to the ceremony to get us photos while still keeping us hidden away from our arriving guests, and then, during the ceremony and reception, he was amazingly unobtrusive but still able to capture all the great moments of our night! Khoa sent us a few preliminary photos which were all so perfect for personalizing our thank you cards. Once we got the full complement of photos from him we were blown away by the quality, editing, and energy he was able to capture from our wedding day. He is immensely generous with the number of photos he provides, and we have to stress that he somehow manages to deliver on both quantity AND quality. He is also very talented in composition and there were more than several photos that we never noticed him getting - everything perfectly captured the energy and feeling of the day and felt like we were reliving it again. Overall he feels like the complete package and we recommend him without hesitation!!! read more

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I am not someone who typically leaves reviews unless it's truly a great experience, and that's what it was working with Khoa! Khoa is an incredibly talented photographer! He has great vision and is able to capture moments so beautifully. Besides his talent, he also makes you feel so comfortable! I have never done professional photos before so I was very nervous but Khoa puts you at ease and truly makes the experience so enjoyable! Khoa also is very timely! We were lucky to work with him for both our engagement photos and wedding and he got our beautiful photos back very promptly. We also found him to be very affordable. I cannot recommend Khoa enough! We look forward to shooting with him again and capturing more of life's moments with him behind the camera! Thank you so much, Khoa. We really appreciate you! read more

Khoa captured the little moments of our backyard wedding perfectly. He was flexible and nonintrusive throughout the entire event. We had a specific vision in mind for our couples session, and he totally understood what we wanted and delivered beyond our expectations. A great experience overall. Fair and transparent pricing. Quick turnaround time. Professional and friendly communication. Breathtaking photos. read more

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I simply couldn't recommend Khoa more! My fiancé planned a surprise engagement with Khoa while we were traveling throughout California. My favorite part of it all (aside from the engagement) was how much Khoa was able to support and assist in the planning process with my fiancé. Khoa was unobtrusive and even during/after the engagement he gave us space to just "be" and soak it all in. When it was ready for the portrait part of the engagement (post saying "yes"), Khoa was helpful in giving direction but still letting us be natural and ride the highs of love. The photos he captured were unbelievable. You can feel the love, excitement, and all of the emotion through the screen. I feel so lucky that my engagement was captured in real time, nonetheless by Khoa himself. 10000/10 would recommend! read more

We had Khoa photograph our Wedding and he did amazing and all by himself! He was able to get photos of all the details that I didn't think he would be able to on his own and he did amazing capturing them all! He is a super sweet and fun person to work with and we highly recommend him! His photos are my vibe and we love them so much! I wished we booked him for our engagement photos, because I've seen his engagement photos for other couples and they look amazing! I'm so bummed but I would recommend Khoa if you need both wedding a engagement photos. He was very communicative and fun to work with. Thanks again Khoa for capturing our memories that we will forever cherish! read more

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We worked with Khoa for our wedding ceremony and reception and it was everything we wished for and more! As photographers ourselves, it takes a lot of trust to feel comfortable with another person doing the job. Khoa not only met our expectations but exceeded them and we recommend him highly to everyone. Not only did he make us feel so at ease, but he was so kind, patient, and professional. Khoa helped make our wedding day so effortless and we thank him greatly for that. From the minute he arrived, myself, my husband, and all of our loved ones felt so comfortable with Khoa. Thank you, Khoa, for everything - your professionalism, patience, great direction, photography knowledge, kindness, we could go on and on! We look forward to working with Khoa in the future. Don't hesitate to find any other photographer - Khoa is THE ONE! read more

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We found Khoa after searching through dozens of photographers in SD County. We planned to have an elopement at the County Clerk's office and wanted someone to be able to capture the intimate moments of the day very artfully since we wouldn't have a big wedding or any guests. Khoa had excellent communication, was very professional, and made our day even more special by agreeing to be our witness. In a way, he brought me a lot of comfort since we didn't have any friends or family there. My now husband and I rarely take photos even for socials or anything personal and are super awkward in front of the camera, but Khoa provided just enough guidance and direction that it felt very natural posing for the camera without it feeling like an entire production or feeling too stiff. I really appreciated that he asked us what we prefer the focus environment should be-- whether its architecture or nature, to ensure that he captures the vibe we were looking for. He delivered the final products very quickly and his post edits were beautiful-- the colors, light, and balance of us and the backdrops were absolutely stunning. I highly recommend his service to anyone looking for a wedding photographer! read more

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Khoa is a true artist! My husband and I had a wonderful time working with him. He was funny, charismatic and thoughtful. He did an amazing job navigating through everything and even suggesting pictures we would have never though of! His talents are one of a kind. If you don't believe me, just look at his pictures! We were looking for someone who could not only capture us but also capture the beauty around us. His pictures tell a story and show the passion and love behind the couple. In both our engagement photo session and wedding Khoa went above and beyond! He made sure he always has multiple unique ideas to bring to the shoot. I can't wait to see the rest of our wedding photos but I can only imagine they will look amazing!! Thank you so much Khoa for capturing a little piece of our heart! read more

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Khoa is absolutely amazing! He's very response and understood the idea and vision that we were going for. He's very easy going, communicative, helped us to relax and pose (as we've never had professional photos taken before), and WOW the photos came out amazing. We wanted dark romantic 1920s vibe and he gave us JUST that. Love it! Thank you so much Khoa! read more

We had such a great time having our photos taken by Khoa! He is amazing at what he does and made us feel at ease throughout the session. We had so much fun just being ourselves and with his coaching we were blown away by the photos we received! He is clearly very talented behind the camera. Khoa is also so generous with the amount of photos that he gave us! We've never received as many pictures as we did from any other photographer so it was greatly appreciated. The whole experience from beginning to end was great and I would highly recommend him for anyone needing their memories captured! read more

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We are beyond satisfied and elated that Khoa was the one who took our engagement photos. These are the reasons why we believe he was the perfect photographer to help us celebrate our engagement: 1) He is VERY responsive and professional- From the very beginning when we first contacted him on instagram, he was very responsive and professional through online messaging. Every time we saw a message from him, we were excited, because he would give more details about the photoshoot or respond to a question that we had. 2) He goes ABOVE and BEYOND- He took a few extra photos for us during the photoshoot and was very open to ideas that we had. He was so kind and really wanted to capture every moment. He even stayed a little overtime to help us get beautiful sunset photos. He also brought prisms and even gave us special gifts at the end- polaroid photos of us during the photoshoot! The gift at the end was very thoughtful and it made the engagement photoshoot so special. 3) He will fix you up before taking the photos- When our hair or clothes were messed up, he was always there for us and he fixed us up to make our photos perfect. 4) He has excellent editing skills- His editing skills are meticulous and natural. We really liked how the background was not too edited and even though the photos were edited, it still looked very natural and candid. We thought the prism and filter effects he chose were unique and they looked great! 5) He is experienced in posing couples candidly and finding the best areas to take pictures- The area we were shooting at required a lot of walking around and finding areas to take the photos, but he was very experienced and he was able to find the best spots to take beautiful pictures. 6) He is very kind and patient. He makes you feel very comfortable- It took some time walking from one location to the next and during that time he talked to us sincerely and got to know us  better. I also had to change clothes halfway. However, during the entire time, he was very patient. He really helped make us feel comfortable and happy throughout the entire photoshoot. All in all, we are VERY satisfied with Khoa's photography and editing skills. He is seriously the BEST and we would highly recommend him to anyone! He will definitely be able to capture your best moments so you can cherish them forever! read more

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After searching and vetting through 30+ photographers, we finally found Khoa! He made us feel at ease from the time we met over Zoom to go over logistics and how to prep for the day, to meeting for the first time in person. Khoa was very personable, easygoing, and funny, and made the engagement shoot at Joshua Tree fun. He went to extra mile to capture us till sundown as we chased the light, despite it being a bit chilly. We received some highlights a couple of days after the shoot and were so pleased with how it turned out! He captured us beautifully - his composition and lighting were amazing. We received the full gallery less than 2 weeks after the shoot and loved all of it. We'd highly recommend Khoa to anyone looking for a wedding/engagement/couples session photographer, especially if you are looking to shoot outdoors! read more

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From the moment I met with Khoa on Facetime, I knew he was going to be a pleasure to work with. The pictures of our wedding day came out beautifully, and even better than what I had expected. His energy throughout the whole day was amazing. He captured our wedding day so perfectly! Khoa was also so flexible with all the changes that were made, and adapted to the little rain sprinkles we had throughout the day. read more

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110% satisfied with picking Khoa for our engagement shoot photographer. I had an idea for a Ying-Yang concept where I will be wearing a black dress and my fiancee will be in white. Khoa understood the concept, my expectations and delivered breathtaking pictures. My fiancee and I had our photoshoot at Torrey Pines Beach per Khoa's suggestion. He was able to leverage the beautiful morning light and turned the ordinary surfer's beach into a romantic, moody set. Both my fiancee and I are not the most photogenic people, however with Khoa's guidance and attention to details (e.g. my hair, dress, arm position), we were able to have our best angle captured. Most of all, Khoa made the shoot fun and he has a talent for capturing an essence of a relationship with his camera. I love the quick videos, little moments and behind the scenes he captured for us as well. Overall, highly recommend Khoa as a photographer for any engagement or couple photoshoot! read more

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If you are looking for a wonderful photographer, look no further! We hired Khoa to shoot our wedding in Carlsbad and he was absolutely incredible to work with. Not only did he capture the most beautiful photos, but he also was such a kind, fun, and positive energy to have around the entire day. I can't thank him enough for capturing our day so beautifully. We will cherish these photos forever! Thank you Khoa for your incredible work!! :) read more

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Khoa is amazing! He made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process and photoshoot. We love our photos and love Khoa's vision for each shot. He also took the time to make sure to cover specific shots we had in mind as well. read more

I am so glad my husband and I booked Khoa as our wedding photographer! Our wedding was August 19, 2023 in San Diego, CA. Khoa & his partner, Elise were a pleasure to work with and we can't recommend them enough! They were professional and so so patient amongst the chaos throughout the day. Khoa had a vision and he knew exactly how to capture it through his lens. When we got our pictures back (a lot sooner than we expected, we were so delightfully surprised!), my husband and I sat there for hours going through each picture laughing, crying but most importantly we were smiling the entire time. I say this because that is exactly what Khoa's work will do to you. You can feel the love and emotions captured in each picture which I believe is a reflection on the work that Khoa emulates. Thank you again Khoa & Elise for your kindness, patience, and professionalism on our day. You both made the day extra special! read more

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Khoa is THE BEST. His work/pictures speak for themselves but I have so many amazing things to say about Khoa. From the first time we spoke to him over the phone, he was so sweet and friendly. I believe it was his first indian wedding and he asked awesome questions to better understand what we were looking for. Our first event was my henna party. Khoa came to my parents house to get some pictures with our decorations at home and some golden hour portraits of me and my husband (pictured below). He then went to the venue and captured all of the most beautiful moments. He was so friendly that every guest kept asking me for his information! He had a smile on his face when every woman forced their phones in his hand to take a picture, even I was getting annoyed but Khoa was such a great sport. He made sure to get so many portraits of us with each other and as many guests as possible. For our ceremony and reception, Khoa worked tirelessly all day. He was simply the best. He has such a creative eye and captured the most romantic moments. Please check out some of our favorites below but to be honest, its hard to choose a few because every single picture was perfect. The shots he of us, our families, the details, and especially the portraits!!!! You have to see for yourself :) I would 100000000% recommend Khoa to every couple out there! read more

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Working with Khoa and Elise was the best experience, by far! Hubby and I are NOT used to being in front of the camera, but they made it easy, fun, and the finished photos were STUNNING. We got our engagement photos and wedding ceremony done with them. Sneak peeks of the engagement photos were met with tons of compliments. When the ceremony came about, our families were so pleased to see the effort, and even more so, the excitement for his craft that Khoa exudes. They were amazingly patient and supportive of us even adding our fur baby into the engagement photos, and were amazingly supportive and helpful when searching for locations for both sessions. All of the images we wanted to capture were done, and then some! So many favorites, both posed and candid, however my favorites were always the detailed shots! I would shout from the rooftops to anyone in the area looking for a photographer: GO WITH KHOA! You will NOT be disappointed! read more

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When Bjorn and I started planning our wedding, we both agreed that photography was one of the most important vendors to us because of the memories & value they hold last a lifetime. As artists, we were also after a specific preference in style. We wanted our photos to be timeless, natural, clean and warm. When I spotted Khoa's work on The Knot, I knew I had to connect with him immediately. Hopping on the phone with Khoa is what sealed the deal. Khoa is so friendly & kind and has such a special energy about him. His happiness and enthusiasm is contagious, just like his laugh. It was clear that on top of being extremely talented, Khoa was also going to be a supportive friend throughout the wedding day. On the big day, Khoa was professional while still adding fun and much-appreciated levity, especially through a nervous first look. He is also opportunistic, capturing great unique moments, while also being very mindful during those quiet emotional ones too. A lot of guests shared their fondness of Khoa throughout the night and the compliments poured in once everyone got to see the photos. As one of my bridesmaids put it, "This album is UNREAL!! The snaps are unbelievable - your photog did an insane job and all the colors are so dreamy. I can't believe there was only one of him because somehow he seemed to be everywhere." We couldn't agree more and it's such a treat to flip through the photos over and over again. Thank you, Khoa! - Britt & Bjorn read more

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Khoa is amazing!!! My husband and I recommend him 100%. Looking at his website, I immediately wished we had a destination wedding bc those pics are beautiful and what he captures is truly amazing. Khoa has great energy, is easy to communicate with, and is so incredibly talented. He is super friendly, very chill, but gets the job done!! I'm thankful he had the flexibility to drive up to our ceremony in LA and back down to SD for the reception. We asked him for recommendations for a place to take photos between our ceremony and reception, with about a 30 min window to do so and we were able to take some beautiful photos at San Clemente State Beach. read more

Khoa was absolutely amazing to work with! He was very responsive with email communication leading up to the engagement shoot and wedding. His kind and professional demeanor made me feel really comfortable behind a camera (for once!). I also appreciated the direction he gave us with the poses and know that helped us a ton. Highly highly recommend Khoa! read more

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I'll be honest. I was never big on the idea of an engagement photoshoot, but it was important to my fiancé and I eventually got on board with the idea of capturing this pivotal point in our lives. Along came Khoa, whom of course my lovely fiancé found after some research. Our initial call to get to know each other was as fruitful and productive as it can get. Khoa broke the ice, asked smart questions to gauge our personalities, and gave us some thought starters to mull over ahead of our shoot date. But really his incredible friendliness and absolutely infectious laugh truly won us over. My fiancé and I picked Trona Pinnacles as our destination, a solid 3-hour drive for us. However, it was easily a whopping 5 or 6+ for Khoa. That is one hell of a champion right there. The journey together to the site itself was not for the faint of heart. Dodging pits, jagged rocks, and everything a desert landscape could throw at our poor sedans (pro tip for anyone thinking Trona Pinnacles: bring an SUV or ATV), the 1-hour photoshoot turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Khoa was effective and efficient. He took charge in helping us get into position, dissolving any awkwardness, and actively asking us for feedback on how we felt and if there was anything we'd like to try. He was open-minded all the way and his sense of adventure only helped get my fiancé and I out of our comfort zones, which we deeply appreciated. It's been close to a month since our photoshoot and my fiancé and I continue to recommend Khoa to our friends and family. And now we want to recommend him to the rest of the world. read more

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Khoa did beyond a phenomenal job taking our wedding photos! His elegant skills of photography and art will have you blown away. What I love about his work is that he provides awesome quality with the photos and takes thorough time with editing. He will go out of his way to help pick the destination to take photos and will guide you through everything. We highly recommend that you work with Khoa Photography if you are looking for someone to take beautiful pictures for you and awesome service. We'll be definitely using his services again in the future! read more

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I honestly can't say enough good things about Khoa. He was the photographer for my friend's wedding and I saw how beautiful her photos were so we sought him out for our engagement and wedding photography. He was a joy to work with for both events! He arrived early to the engagement shoot to scope out the best photo spots and directed us as needed. On the day of the wedding, he arrived promptly and took many amazing shots of us Even though we are both pretty camera shy, we felt very comfortable with him. His turnaround time was also super fast!! He was so accommodating and attentive during the editing process and we absolutely love the results. We would highly recommend Khoa to anyone we know looking for a photographer. I believe he does travel photography as well! Thank you Khoa for our treasured photos! read more

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We had Khoa as our engagement and wedding photographer! Our pictures were so beautiful. Khoa captured the aesthetic and vibe that we were looking for. He is professional and made the experience fun and easy for us! We love all of the photos that he took! If you love adventure, he's definitely the photographer that you're looking for! You better book him soon because he is that good! read more

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Khoa is an exceptional talent behind the lens and just a wonderful human being!! Khoa was referred to us by family members who had him do their engagement, wedding, and newborn photos - we loved his work and wanted to hire him as well. We couldn't be happier with how the entire gallery turned out - he captured the most intimate, loving and tender moments that take you back to your special day. I needed a box of tissues when I went through our photo gallery. Khoa has a keen eye for detail and he has found a special niche with telling every couple's unique love story. Not only did we find a great photographer, but we made a new lifelong friend. Thank you so much, Khoa for delivering lasting memories that we will never forget. I cannot recommend Khoa enough!! read more

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Khoa is a talented photographer who we worked with for our engagement photos. We loved his work and couldn't be happier that we found him through a Google search. He drove all the way to LA to meet us, and we took photos the entire day from LA to OC. He was also quick to deliver the photos. Overall, love love love working with him. Highly recommended. read more

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Khoa was great from the very beginning! Starting with my initial inquiry to the very end, he was responsive and a pleasure to work with. The wedding day was so light hearted and fun- we had the best time! If you're still looking, just stop already and hire him! He is so talented and a joy to be around. read more

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Khoa photographed our elopement and we could not be happier! He was extremely professional, and kind and made our experience even more special. He made us feel very comfortable and he was very detailed. His creativity was highlighted when we received our photos and we were thrilled that he caught all of the magic of our day. On our elopement day, he knew exactly where to go for some creative pictures and even gave us a few Polaroid snaps to take home, which we thought were a special touch. We highly recommend Khoa and hope we can work with him again in the future! read more

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Khoa Truong is a wedding photographer, dance partner and energy-filled wedding guest all wrapped in one amazing person with infectious positivity. Khoa has a true talent for capturing genuine moments and important details. He made us look so good in our engagement photos and wedding previews. My family and friends adored his presence and felt comfortable taking photos with him throughout our day. My husband and I were very picky in our photographer search. Khoa checked all of our boxes and so much more. It was important for us to have a photographer with a personality that connected with ours and Khoa was perfect for us. He rolled with every out of the ordinary idea we had for our wedding day and embraced every moment. We feel so lucky to have had him and his second photographer, Chaire Juaneza (@charieee), capturing our wedding day. I recommend Khoa to anyone looking for a wedding photographer, he is truly the best. read more

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Khoa was absolutely fabulous to work with this past year! He did our engagement photos back in July 2022 at his spot up in the Laguna Mountains, and we absolutely loved the photos. We asked him to also shoot our wedding in Julian CA in April 2023 as well! He captured every moment of our day and sent us our photos back (all 1500 of them!) in 3 weeks! We were so thrilled! He captured all the big moments of our wedding as well as all the small details that made it special to us. We have never taken professional photos before, and we were both a little nervous. Khoa was great at putting us at ease and helping us pose so we looked natural for both of our events. He also goes above and beyond and takes a few Polaroid photos to give to you right away which was really sweet. He was professional, easy to communicate with, and all around fabulous. Highly recommend him for any event you need photographed! read more

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Khoa was an amazing photographer! We had a simple, intimate courthouse wedding. Because the amount of time was so short (only two hours), the photography package was relatively inexpensive. BUT, even better than the cost was the actual photos themselves. Khoa has such a gift - the pictures turned out wonderful. I ALWAYS get complimented on how tasteful and romantic my photos were - and other brides have said that they prefer my photos to their own! And, my husband and I were very appreciative of Khoa's warm, sweet energy during the day. Not only is he very professional, but he's very energetic, and great at communicating directions. My husband and I aren't exactly instagram models, so the posing was a bit awkward for us, but Khoa coached us through it and made us feel really good throughout the entire process. Thank you so much for your help, Khoa! Working with you was definitely one of the best parts of our magical day :) read more

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Khoa is simply amazing. We haven't had any professional photographs taken before, and I was definitely nervous. But Khoa put me at ease quickly, and talked us through the entire shoot while playing our favorite music. It was a surreal and magical experience, and we had so much fun. When we look back at the photos, we relive those beautiful moments with happy smiles. Choosing Khoa as our engagement photographer was one of the best decisions we've ever made! read more

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Khoa is absolutely fabulous! We were lucky enough to be chosen for a free engagement session that required a bit of adventure (barefoot hiking up La Jolla's Ho Chi Minh Trail... in dresses) and he was incredibly kind, fun, and professional. We loved him so much that we naturally chose him for our wedding photography. We were just married three days ago and he was just as wonderful. My entire family and wedding party absolutely adored him. He surprised us with a few sneak peek photos and they are magazine worthy. We can't wait to see the rest! We made the best decision choosing Khoa and we are so happy to now call him a friend! We love you Khoa!!! Thank you for capturing our most perfect day! Sara and Nicole read more

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Khoa was awesome to work with. He is sincerely warm and has such a joyful nature to him. It made my special day with my husband so great to have someone who really loves their craft so clearly. Khoa is also Vietnamese, and so it was helpful to have him be able to communicate with them during our family photoshoot. Our album came so quickly after our wedding as well, we were so surprised and impressed with the speed of the turn around. My favorite aspect of having Khoa as our photographer is his special and beautiful ability to capture raw emotion so well. We loved our album as he captured all our guests' expressions and emotions throughout the day and it truly helped us relive our wedding through a lens we weren't able to see (being that we were focused on each other vs staring out at our room full of 200 guests). read more