"Marcel and Meher did an amazing job on our big day!" * We received at least 5 photos that were absolutely beautiful and truly stunning works of art. Two of these photos placed in award competitions. * Marcel & Meher and their staff are great to work with, very good service * All of the standard photos were done efficiently and competently and in a gracious manner. Marcel, Meher, and one of their lovely staff worked as a team on our wedding. We interviewed a number of other photographers (some of which were cheaper), but we chose Marcel & Meher for their outstanding artistic ability. General suggestions: * Marcel and Meher were great at bringing out the best from colorful scenes and outdoor settings. * Remember to give thought to the list of photos you want for the reception, not just the wedding ceremony. read more

These two artists capture the unique, joyful and ephemeral beauty that surrounds us. Their work for us, on a continuing basis, has always inspired sounds of awe to those who see their work.. Scott & Jan Sofie, Sofie Contemporary Arts, Calistoga read more

Marcel and Meher were the photographers for our November 2014 wedding in San Francisco. We were initially impressed by their style that combines the popular documentary/photojournalistic style with some formal portraits. Just the right amount of intensity and artistry without any fluffy or fake overly-wrought special effects. We were sold! We ended up doing an engagement shoot with them to get more comfortable with them and had a great time in wine country. On our wedding day, they put us at ease and were completely unfazed by the usual minor kinks that come up during the day. They even put up with (and, for a few shots, encouraged) our tendency to mug and make faces for the camera. For two people who hate posing for photos, we had so much fun taking the sunset photos that our friend had to summon us back to rescue our tipsy guests from the now-rowdy cocktail hour(s)! Somehow, they both also seemed to disappear into the background while taking photos-they were clearly everywhere, but we never noticed them (and they somehow didn't end up in any of our friends' photos either). We luckily did manage to pull them into a serious-then-silly photobooth shot to end the night. It's impossible to overstate what an unbelievable bonus it is to have two highly skilled professional photographers at your wedding! Marcel and Meher each have a unique viewpoint (and you get photos from multiple vantage points), but all of the photos merge into a unified vision. We just got our photos back and now are trying to narrow our photos down to 75 for the album--a tall orders since there are very few, if any, non-album-worthy photos among the hundreds they sent us! If your wedding photos are a priority for you, it's a reality that they don't come cheap in San Francisco. We did extensive research since we weren't having a videographer and photography is important to us. Marcel and Meher are among the best photographers in San Francisco, but offer packages that are a deal compared to other top-end photographers. We also interviewed others who offered packages in a similar price range and there was no comparison. Thanks, Marcel and Meher! read more

We met Marcel and Meher through our caterer. Their pictures immediately grabbed us and we thought: "we have to book these guys" We did our due diligence - we interviewed several other photographers and kept coming back to wanting Marcel and Meher. We were not disappointed. From the initial interview to the day of the wedding - they were responsive and professional. They were also FUN! They also delived exactly as they promised - they turned our photos around in 6 weeks! We are THRILLED with the photos - they are truly amazing. One thing we did not do that I recommend - get your engagement shoot done by your photographer - we had to honor a family member who really wanted to do our engagement shoot. I regret not also booking Marcel and Meher. It gives the photographer a way to learn your best side and develop rapport for the big event. Another thing I really liked: They were the only photographer that we interviewed that said "tell us what you want and lets see if we can make that happen" - they customized a package to fit our desire. I found it really difficult to decide what package we would want with other photographers as none of them was exactly what we envisioned. The last thing I want to say - we found many of the wedding photographers catered to the 20 something crowd - goofy cheezed up shots where everyone is posing. Marcel and Meher definitely pose you to some degree - but it is classy and elegant and evokes the mood of your wedding. Not some weird romp across the grass like you are playing dodgeball with your wedding party. (seriously I saw this at GG park - and the bride tripped in the mud pre-wedding! It was a hysterical disaster that should have been avoided. but I digress) Marcel and Meher are truly artists who create a photographic journal of your day from start to finish. If I have any other photographic needs - I will not hesitate to contact Marcel and Meher. read more

When searching for a photographer, we were both very attracted to their "photo journalistic" outlook. We are not the kind of couple that loves to pose for a camera. We are, however, dynamic people who are most ourselves when we don't feel like anyone is watching. What made us choose Marcel and Meher was their demeanor. They are very mellow people, who clearly enjoy working together, and had made a life together doing so. They are real professionals. I was very much looking forward to seeing what professional photos of the two of us would feel like and I couldn't have been happier with our engagement photos. My then-fiance, Marcel and myself really worked as a team to combat some mighty SF winds and waning light. Marcel made some great creative calls that turned into some of my favorite photos. Our wedding turned out even better than the engagement photos. Whereas before we were were only working with Marcel, when you add Meher to the mix, you feel like you're in the presence of family. While working one on one with them prior to the ceremony, they made me feel pretty gorgeous. Meher was very gentle and guided me every step of the way, truly encouraging me to be the best I could be. They're not just great photographers, they're fantastic coaches. During the ceremony, I barely noticed them. That might be the highest praise I can offer any photographer. We were so busy concentrating on being happy and getting married, and they were so stealth, we truly had no idea they were there. However, the pics that came back were warm and loving and true to who we are. I cannot express how grateful I am. The reception was a blast! They blended right in, and on several occasions during and after, our guests let us know how much they enjoyed the presence of our photographers. They treated everyone warmly while being able to give direction. They indulged people's requests for photos, and embraced all the personalities present. When it was time for them to leave, I felt as if they were a huge part of the entire experience, and I was sad to see them go. We've got a rather large amount of photos from the wedding back, and it seems every single one of them has value. Every single one is so much fun to look at. They capture the people in them so well, they're GORGEOUS, and I feel like they documented our event in the best possible way. I'm looking forward to working with them to wrap up the details of our specific package. From the business side, I think it might be best to remember they are artists running a business, rather than business people creating art. Be a little patient on the time line, but don't hesitate to communicate. They will be right there to make sure you're happy. I will be back to share an update regarding the final products! read more

Marcel and Meher photographed my sister-in-law's wedding last autumn. The bride and groom, and all who have seen the pictures have all remarked how beautiful the pictures were, in fact "exquisite." The bride remarked how she felt like she was able to relive this most special day. Special moments were carefully and sensitively captured. Twelve years ago when they were starting to photograph weddings. they photographed our wedding (predigital!) here in San Francisco. We still treasure these images and consider them as precious family heirlooms. read more

I could not have asked for a more amazing photographer to capture our wedding day. Marcel was on a short list of wedding photographers that my wedding planner Chris Andrews work with. After looking at the website of 5-6 different photographers, I knew I had to hire Marcel. There was just something in his pictures, you can tell he takes pride in his work. The whole experience was amazing and the pictures were breathtakingly beautiful. The most amazing part of it was that Marcel was able to capture my husband's true smiles, not the awkward "Chandler Bing" pose. He is a true artist and a magician behind those lenses. read more

All we can say is...wow. Prior to our wedding we interviewed a number of photographers but after talking with Marcel and Meher we knew pretty instantly we wanted to work with them. The rapport we had with them was excellent, and we felt that no matter how good a photographer was, if we didn't have "chemistry" then what would be the point. Fortunately, Marcel and Meher are also incredibly talented in addition to being wonderful people. Their style is dramatic, but not without whimsy, and they were so much fun to have as part of our wedding. They were completely at ease and managed to get in all the shots we wanted, and then some, without us ever feeling rushed or stressed. When we did get the photo selects from Marcel and Meher, we were blown away. The photos could have been in a magazine and the video compilation made my mom cry (not that this is terribly difficult, but you get the point). We didn't think we'd enjoy sharing the photos as much as we did, but they are really that amazing...it's been hard to narrow down our favorites! We recommend Marcel and Meher without question not just because they are talented photographers but because they are a genuinely fun couple. A side note, Meher likes strawberry cupcakes but Marcel isn't much of a cake person, though he did seem to enjoy the cupcakes even if only a little; but I'll save that review for another time. read more

We were drawn to Marcel and Meher's "photo journalistic" style of photography. We do not like posed pictures, but do like a bit of artistic style mixed with candid shots. We were on a tight budget but did not want to skimp on the photographer, so Marcel and Meher were kind enough to customize our package to fit our needs. Marcel and Meher are very honest and trust worthy people, who treat you just like family. We did not have our engagement shots taken by them since we live in NYC, but we really wish we had them done through the two of them. While working one on one with them prior to the ceremony, they came to our rooms and took some shots of us getting ready. Even though I had many girls getting ready with me in my room, they were able to take amazing candid shots. Before the ceremony, my husband and I took our portrait session and Marcel and Meher were very flexible on the location even though it was a bit far from our venue. They were very professional and able to get enough amazing pictures and get us back to the venue before our guests started arriving. Our Ceremony site was a very narrow long room Meher was able to get close shots while Marcel found a spot on the second floor overlooking the ceremony (which we did not know existed). Those pictures he took overlooking the ceremony are really a work of art. They are some of my favorite shots. They are both really talented and able to take natural looking pictures while each shot told a story. During the ceremony, I didn't even notice them, which was extremely important to me. The last thing I wanted were my photographers getting in the way of my guests. However, the pictures that came back showed the reactions of our friends and family and the love and happiness of that moment. I cannot express how grateful I am. After the ceremony we took extended family portraits and I was amazing how smoothly it all went. My family is very large and they were able to get every person in the shot with each person's face shown clearly. Marcel found a spot at the ceremony site where he was able to adjust the lighting and created the most amazing pictures I have seen. When my family saw these pictures, they could not believe it was me. It looked like something from a magazine. True talent. At the reception, they were able to get many candid shots of our guests. Their presence was very warm and welcoming and I never had the feeling that they just wanted to get the work done and leave. They were very kind to take requests from our guests. Even though we were running behind schedule, they made sure the caught the cake cutting and bouquet toss before they left. There are so many pictures from the wedding that Marcel and Meher took. Each picture has a story. They captured the entire day in photos without missing one moment. Our wedding pictures turned out stunning and better than we thought they would turn out. Their shots are truly timeless. Marcel and Meher, we cannot express how thankful we are for everything you have done for us! We will never forget any of the details of our wedding thanks to you! The whole experience was so much fun and the pictures are breathtakingly stunning. Marcel and Meher, you two are so sweet and kind. We love every picture, THANK YOU! read more

We wanted photographers who would capture the special moments of our big day, not create cheesy scenarios just to get a "good" picture. And after seeing just a few of Marcel & Meher's photos we knew they were the photographers for us. I had never seen such moving photography in my life. An artist's creation is only as good as the artist. I knew from their photos that they were deep and dynamic people, and I found my assessment to be correct after spending my wedding day with them. They were kind, helpful, and fun! Most of the time I didn't even notice them there. But at one point we got to see their fun side when we engaged them in a game of beer pong, which they swiftly won due to Marcel's mad skills and their sobriety. They are genuinely good people and stunning artists. Just go to their facebook page or website and see for yourself! read more

Marcel and Meher are amazing! We decided early on that photography was a priority for us in deciding our budget. No matter how expensive the dress or how beautiful the flowers, without the right photographers it will be but a fleeting memory. We were drawn to their dramatic style and their ability to capture heartfelt emotions in candid yet very artistic shots. We did our engagement session with Marcel and Meher and it really gave us a chance to get to know them as well as put us at ease for the big day. The pictures were breathtaking and we were able to choose one to be made into a fine art print and proudly displayed at our reception. Our wedding day, as with most Asian weddings, was very long and at times chaotic. Marcel and Meher were truly professionals from beginning to end. They blended in seamlessly yet covered every important detail throughout the day. Our families felt very comfortable around them. We received our photos earlier than expected and our families just cannot stop looking at them, we love our photos! Even our moms who are of the "traditional photography" age were very impressed! Marcel and Meher, we just absolutely adore the two of you. We thank your for all your amazing talent and hard work and we would love to work with you again! read more

As everyone knows, weddings don't get to be repeated and you must rely on the photographers to capture these precious moments for you. Unfortunately, we feel as though ours was not captured appropriately. We received exceptional recommendations from a close friend of ours as M&M photographed their wedding. When we met, we clicked right away. During our meeting, we wanted to make sure that they had experience in photographing Asian weddings, and they assured us that they had. Before booking with M&M we did our part in researching many other photographers but M&M came to be our choice. These are the reasons for our rating: - During our engagement session, we felt it should have been rescheduled due to weather (it was on the verge of rain with humongous winds in san francisco). Any other professional photographer would have rescheduled. Granted we made the best of the situation, but our photos overall are not anything we want to display. We should have followed our gut feeling after this and get someone else but we figured on the day of the wedding it would be different. We gave them the benefit of the doubt. - Wedding day should have been a stress-free day with the photographers but IT WAS NOT. First off, the MOH got snapped at for ensuring certain pictures were taken during prep (not cool). Secondly, M&M told the groom that they were not able to take some pictures well because our videographers were getting in their way (bs - the videographers were used at other weddings we attended and non of the photographers ever complained that they got in their way). And lastly, if it was not for my friend, there would not have been a bride/bridesmaids picture taken (In the finished product, all I have is 4 pictures with her bridesmaid is pretty sad). - After all the waiting (they did deliver on time), we received the final collection of photos, and again, we were extremely disappointed. a) We felt there was no understandable sequence/order to the online gallery - therefore the pictures did not tell our wedding story. Having two photographers taking pictures at various angles, the photos should be then organized sequentially. b) We wanted our bridal party to be able to have solo photos, as we noticed many other wedding albums to contain these typical shots. Our bridal party had none and it was listed as part of our "to do shots" c) Basic shots of flowers, rings, jewelry etc were not taken, and if they were, it was not acceptable. d) Our group of friends have a signature pose that we wanted to have captured and that was a jump picture - M&M did not capture one good jump shot...one came close but the best man hogged the shot (the best shot came from our friends point and shoot camera) e) We understand that M&M takes photo journalistic pictures which is why we choose them, however; traditional posed shots were missing - especially our family pictures. The only family pictures were taken at the church but since our grandparents are old, they attended the tea ceremony portion that occurred immediately following the church ceremony. Sadly, we do not have pictures with our grandparents or siblings. We did appreciate the extra 45 minutes they gave us at no additional cost during the reception to finish up greeting tables however wished they stayed to capture the bouquet/garter toss as well - beggars cant be choosers right? In the end, this was a learning experience for us. Always remember to follow your gut when something does not feel right. read more

They recently won 4 awards in the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers contest, including one from our wedding! This is one of several of their photos that we have a large print of on our walls. http://www.ispwp.com/contests/ispwp-wedding-photography-contest-gallery-summer-2010-venue-or-location http://marcelandmeher.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/recent-accolades/ I found Marcel & Meher on this list last year and they exceeded our expectations. Personality-wise, Marcel was great to work with - just a good, balanced, mellow guy. We got the package with the engagement photo session included to get a feel for him before the all-important wedding day. The pictures we got from that session were great, and Marcel really showed us part of his soul as we waited near the stranded and tired baby seal along the Embarcadero, trying to get him some help. And as we opened the bottle of wine we used as a prop in our bike baskets. We used one of those photos for our Ketubah, getting a calligrapher to write directly on the print. But he and Meher really shined on the wedding day. We ended up with over 900 amazing shots! The online slideshow they made was perfect, the group shots with the Napa Valley vineyards and sky were awe inspiring, and the photos of our guests throughout the day and night show real depth and emotion. I am a pretty good photographer myself and have a design background, and as I interviewed and searched for photographers, there was a clear separation I could see between "good photographers" and truly professional photographers. We had several guests who were good photographers, so to hire someone it wasn't worth just getting another good photographer. We wanted someone who would really give us something we couldn't get on our own - without getting in the way of the event itself. And as I said, they really exceeded all of our expectations!! They really know how to use lighting, varied depth of field, and varied focal lengths to get a great variety of images that capture the sights and emotions of the day. We honestly have over 15 prints of their photos on our walls, including 3 that are 16x20 or larger. read more

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************************* I realized that I never updated my post about our wedding, which is more important. Marcel and Meher were the best and yelp needs to figure out a way to put a million stars on the rating system. My wife and I were so happy with the way the day went and the shots that came out from it. Marcel and Meher exceeded all expectations. The morning of the ceremony, Marcel and Meher arrived on time and did a quick run through of our day. They quickly got to work photographing the bride and her bridesmaids in the church. Afterwards, they split up for some shots with myself and the groomsmen and any other happenings. During the ceremony, they were stealthy and silent yet still captured amazing moments. After the ceremony, we had a lot of chaos because of our big family group pictures. Each side of our families are quite large but they were able to capture everyone's face clearly and smiling. This is quite impressive when you have families at 20+ with kids running around. Their patience and ability to adjust to the lighting situation really showed how professional they are. Between the reception and the banquet, we headed off to Huntington Park and Grace Cathedral for our portrait session. We had such a great time with them and they really put us at ease. My wife and I felt so comfortable in front of the camera even though we were taking pictures in heavily trafficked areas. They got all of the shots we wanted and then surpassed all expectations with a few shots at the sunset on SF. We have one amazing picture of me dipping my wife on the cable car tracks as a cable car passes by. It's truly a beautiful shot and we have it in a very large print now. Marcel and Meher really know how to make us look stunning. We headed back to the busyness of the banquet by doing our tea ceremony at the restaurant. The shots were very photojournalistic as they captured some really cool moments and emotions. Through the banquet, Marcel and Meher continued to work hard and didn't miss a moment of the speeches, dancing, and tender moments. When we received our prints and album later, we were so impressed and had a hard time picking out photos. We enjoyed all of them and are glad that we had it on dvd. Marcel and Meher were truly a joy to work with and we have recommended them successfully to several of our friends. Marcel and Meher truly know their way around a Christian wedding with Asian/Chinese customs. They really didn't miss a beat and were such a blast to work with. It was such a stress-free time. We didn't have to worry at all about our photography. Our biggest worry was a falling cake but we laughed it off - especially after seeing the pictures. Go Marcel and Meher! We love you guys! read more

I wish so much that Yelp had a way to give Marcel and Meher an "off the charts" rating. They photographed our wedding over a year and a half ago, and my review is so long overdue. First of all, Marcel and Meher were absolute pleasures to work with. We loved having them as part of our event. You spend so much time at your wedding with the photographers, that it really is super important to "clique" with them. The photos that they produced were all absolutely amazing. Their style is journalistic - and by that I mean that they capture the emotion, essence and experience of the entire day. The wedding album completely blew us away - and we are so proud every time we show it to anyone. I cannot recommend Marcel and Meher enough. We just gave birth to our little baby girl and cannot wait to find more reasons and opportunities to use Marcel and Meher again for their outstanding photography. read more

We hired Marcel & Meher for our Fall 2012 S.F. engagement/wedding, and my wife and I became so fond of them that we chose to include in the album a reception dancing shot with Meher, the stealthy photographer, in the background. Another example (of many) is how great they were at taking the post-ceremony family shots. Getting everyone (and a baby) to smile comfortably all at once is practically impossible. As some friends were poaching these shots from behind Marcel, he eventually had to ask them to put their cameras down to keep from distracting the subjects' eyes. It was a stern yet gracious request, to which I thought, "Now that's the type of professionalism we wanted!" They both clearly love their work and care enough to do what it takes to get the difficult, interesting shots and place them beautifully in a fine album. The process of elimination was difficult as we meticulously reviewed hundreds of their wonderful photos. It's hard to let go of control over something so important to bride, groom, family, and friends. And to that I say, ask Marcel and Meher for what you want and then just let them do what they do so well. You won't be disappointed! read more

This review is long overdue! Marcel and Meher photographed our wedding in 2009 in Sea Ranch. Being a photographer myself, this was obviously super important to me. I was thrilled with the results. The photos were creative, inspiring, and very artistic. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for wedding photographers! read more

Marcel and Meher shot our wedding and the pictures we got were out of this world. We are so glad we picked them and not the 14 other photographers we interviewed for our important day. You must check out their website for samples as I am sure you will be blown away by their artistic ability. Thank you guys once more for capturing special memories for us. read more

Meher and Marcel were recommended to us by our family members who knew about their work from the past, We are so glad we used their services, They are very professional, very thorough and timely. There were absolutely no surprises and pictures just turned out perfect. The whole experience was a joy. During the interview we found out they are a husband and wife team that trained at Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara and have been collaborating for several years. The fact that they were voted one of the best 5 photographers in the bay area also helped us in making a decision to hire them. Litmus test of a photographer is the imagery they can produce, and the pictures we got from them were amazing...we were really pleased with their craftsmanship and will recommends them without hesitation for any occasion. read more

When looking for photographers for our wedding, we went into the selection process recognizing the fact that our photographs would be one of the most important aspects of our day. We wanted photographs that would truly capture the spirit of the day, being one of the most important moments in our lives. So it went without saying it was imperative to us to find photographers who were not only incredible artists but also just as incredible professionals who we connected with and who understood what was important to us for our wedding day. Marcel and Meher met and exceeded our expectations. They were absolutely amazing from the first meeting we had with them through the final product process. We knew that our pictures were going to be incredible as our wedding day progressed. Photographers are there with you during some of the most nerve-wracking and personal moments of the day, and Marcel and Meher were calming influences throughout everything. At some points, we didn't even realize they were there shooting the photographs. Not only did we notice what an incredible job they were doing, so did many of our wedding guests. Many of our wedding guests commented on what an awesome job they performed during our ceremony and reception. Photographers are such a big part of one's wedding day - we can't imagine having our wedding with anyone else photographing our big day. When we received our photographs, they were beyond anything we could've imagined. We were blown away as were our friends and family. Thank you Marcel and Meher. read more

Amazing! We hired them for our wedding and we could not be happier with the photos. They are incredibly gorgeous. Everyone we have showed has commented on the high quality and beauty of the photographs. read more

Marcel and Meher did an amazing job photographing our wedding last year. They did everything right: They were great with our family and guests, they were always professional and timely, and they took outstanding photos. Marcel is a fastidious photographer with a keen eye for lighting and shadows. He's also knows just how to arrange people to get us looking our best. And he's also got a really fun side; at our engagement shoot he found an old army Jeep around Baker Beach and asked us to pose around it menacingly. It made for shots worthy of a museum. We'd recommend Marcel and Meher to anyone. And have a fun wedding! read more

My wife and I used Marcel and Meher for our wedding in 2011. We also had them do an engagement session as well. We looked through probably 50 photographers websites, and theirs wss one of the few that caught our eye. The whole experience of working with them has been great. They are both very nice and personable. For the engagement session we wanted a "Napaesque" wine country backround. They invited us to their house in the North Bay, offered us hors d'oeuvres and wine their neighbor made. Afterwards they gave us some apples off of their tree. Sure, making out while people take pictures of you can be a little weird, but Marcel and Meher made it easy without being akward. On the wedding day they were amazing. The wedding wad running 45 minutes behind,which only left them a few minutes to snap all the group photos before we got kkicked out of the church. Even with the time crunch and an accelerated ceremony, they got some great shots. Also, when the limo driver took my wife to the wrong church, Meher was able to direct him to the righr one. Afterwards, at the reception they took all kinds of great photos. Having a photographer team is better than just having one photographer. They are able to take multiple shots from different angles during the same moment, which is especially great for moments like the bouquet toss. They have a photo journalistic style in that they don't pose people, but they are also not opposed to it like some photographers. Also, their candid shots are actually good as opposed to pictures of people in mid sentence and other akward photos that just don't work. Of the 4 weddings I attended that year our pictures were definitely the best. They do a great job touching up photos and creating some amazing images during their post production. If pictures are your only way of capturing your wedding memories, you need good pictures. For that, you need good photographers. I highly recommend Marcel and Meher. Great pictures by great people. read more

As a surprise for my birthday, my wife gave me a beautiful photograph of my daughters, taken at Marcel and Meher's studio. Marcel and Meher took a series of photographs actually and I was amazed at how the images captured each of my daughter's distinct personalities. The images were very organic and playful and the kids looked natural, not staged. It sounds corny but these photos capture my kids the way that I see them, outwardly beautiful but shining from the inside. read more

What can I say! The best couple you can be with when you are stressed and excited at the same time, on your wedding day..Marcel & Meher!!! My husband and I just got married on June 14, 2008, and Marcel & Meher were our photographers! What more can you ask for..they were on time, both prepared for everything..Marcel even helped one of my bridesmaids' with her dress (her zipper was stuck)., they got along with everyone, and soooo generous with what Renson and I wanted for that day!!! Oh, and of course!!! The best pictures, absolutely beautiful! I highly recommend Marcel & Meher for your upcoming wedding!!! read more

My wife and I hired Marcel & Meher (Marcel specifically) for our recent wedding and we couldn't be happier with the outstanding results. We found Marcel to be super easy to deal with, very reasonably priced, and totally willing to work within our slightly-nutty schedule. It is patently obvious that he knows what he is doing. He also works well on boats. When we saw the first couple dozen preview pictures soon after the wedding, his sense of composition, lighting, and staging of subjects shone. In fact, we were almost ready to ignore the other few hundred pictures that were ready a couple of weeks before he promised them - we were that happy with his work. Ultimately, I and my wife highly recommend Marcel & Meher. We also recommend that he raise his prices! Lastly, I can tell you that every single one of my friends who has seen the preview pics (usually on their phones) is already blown away. It may be a newlywed thing, but we can't stop looking through the pictures, and that's probably the best result anyone can ask for. Marcel - thanks again! Oh yeah: I hate yelp, but I signed up just so I could write this review. That shold tell you something too. read more

Marcel & Meher are the best. You will not regret hiring them for your wedding or other photography needs. We had a great time during both our engagement shoot and on our wedding day, and received lots of compliments on our photographs. read more

When it came down to booking anyone for anything for our wedding, I'm as anal retentive, I mean, detailed, as they get. I interviewed a minimum of 3 to 4 vendors for everything; flowers, ceremony venues, invitation printers, etc, and photographers. When I visited Marcel & Meher's website, I was immediately attracted to their artistic vision...they appeared to capture the beauty of the moment vs cheesy stand ins to document a monumental moment. Their shots could easily be in an ad for a fashion/art magazine and if any time in a lifetime I could pull that off, it would be at my wedding. My husband hates pictures, casual, formal, with cats; I have a million shots of him that have a large hand in the foreground, great! I met with Marcel first in his SF office to discuss the details and determine if this was going to be a workable relationship. Everyone has a budget for such an occasion and photography should NOT be an area to compromise; lesson learned from a girlfriend who saved money by hiring a photography student; big, giant FAIL. I included the challenges of getting my husband to pose for pictures where his face would be visible. Marcel shared his work ethic, displayed his casual and professional demeanor, and seemed to have heard this story before. I booked them that week and had the best service. They captured all the details; flowers, sandalwood fans, preparations, table settings, friends, and family. We got our classic shots; i.e. in laws, wedding party, but most importantly, they captured the moments; i.e. hugs, laughs, small talk, facial expressions. Also, having 2 photographers gives you diverse shots...BONUS and highly suggested. Once I got the pictures, I reviewed them OVER and OVER and OVER...and I saw my husband's face in many of them. SUCCESS. Fast forward a year and half later, I just ordered a wedding book and organizing the layout takes me back to that day. It's the biggest and best party I will ever have in my life and the photos help me re-experience it. Book them, you'll be completely satisfied. read more

My best friend was married in June, and she hired Marcel and Meher...and they were such wonderful people! Their photos were beautiful, and they were able to capture all the special moments as well as stolen moments...they both have a great eye for catching them. Their slideshow brought tears to my eyes! They are a husband and wife team that work very well together. All of us felt so comfortable around them! I HIGHLY encourage anybody wanting quality photography to hire this couple....they are the best! read more

Marcel and Meher have been incredible to work with. They photographed our Indian/ American wedding and reception in 2011 in San Francisco. Neither my husband nor I are very good in front of a camera- but they made us feel at ease and our photographs are simply amazing. They captured the best day of our lives in stunning fashion and we have photos that we will cherish forever. They were even so kind as to help us make our albums much later than we had anticipated (hence the recent posting)! We couldn't have asked for more and I feel very lucky to have had them for our wedding. We would highly recommend them - you will not be disappointed! read more

The best photographers! Marcel and Meher made us feel at ease while delivering the best photos of our engagement and wedding! Thank you!

My brother is a photographer and helped us find Marcel and Meher to photograph our wedding. What struck me the most about their work is that their photographs capture beautiful and authentic moments. I also really enjoy them as people and knew that they would be nice energy to be around us on such an intimate day. Not only did they take beautiful pictures of our wedding (and recently of our newborn son!) but they also took amazing care of us. My husband and I are both camera shy so they encouraged us to do the included engagement session even though we both wanted to skip it. We are so glad we listened to them because we were both more relaxed being photographed on our wedding day and our pictures are much better because of it. Meher is incredibly caring and sweet. She took such good care of me on my wedding day and even made sure I ate my dinner! She also made sure I was at the right place and the right time so that I didn't make an awkward mistake (like not standing next to my husband when he made his speech!). I cannot recommend them enough. You are definitely lucky if you book them for your event! read more