After losing our luggage at the airport, I was just about to give up on the vision we had for our engagement shoot. However, my fiance Jon and our photographer were determined to make this magical photoshoot happen. My fiance and I are so thankful for this team for turning our muggy, rainy day into a chance to dance in the rain. Our photos turned out beautifully! Raymond is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and full of life! He is a master of his craft as a photographer. We are looking forward to working with this wonderful team on our wedding day soon! read more

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Passion Studios--what an incredible group of people to work with! It's been three weeks since our wedding day, and you know the photographers did an amazing job when you're still smiling ear to ear while looking at the wedding gallery. They truly went above and beyond to capture the essence of our special day, and I couldn't be more grateful. We were surrounded by our closest friends and family on our wedding day, and having Passion Studios there felt just as special. They made us feel comfortable throughout the day, and every photo session was so much fun! If you're looking for a quality team that delivers exceptional work, this is it. Their passion for what they do truly shines through in the photos they deliver. Thank you, Raymond, Bang and team! We would hire you again in a heartbeat. read more

I got to know Raymond in vesy last minute moments when I was struggling to find a photographer for my pre-wedding pictures and my friend referred Raymond to me as he was the photographer for her wedding back then. After looking at his albums, I texted him right away and tried too find a weekend that would work for all of us. Raymond was professional and helpful, suggested us good places with ideas for the photo shoot. He checked up on us to make sure we would get what we want. And the result of course is worth all of our expectations and anticipation. I got my dream wedding pictures, all I was thinking about comes true! I got so many compliments for my album and I'm so happy with my choice. Thank you anh Raymond for everything. Strongly recommend Raymond!!! read more

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This review has been long due. Passion studio's crew has gone above and beyond to capture every moment that I either missed or wanted to cherish for my memories. The team was very professional and coordinated very well with our schedule. They did an outstanding job. Raymond made my wedding experience feel so comfortable and confident. I know every bride gets so nervous for their big day, but Raymond was able to distract you from that which made it fun and much enjoyable. There were many moments where my wedding coordinator failed to collaborate with Raymonds team but their team took the initiative to escape us from the hustle and bustle. I'm so glad that he insist we must do them. Looking back, I'm so thankful that we all did what we did because we would not have captured the beautiful pictures. In addiction he even dropped off our photos and videos in a cute usb package late at night once he finished editing. We even watched the preview video of or wedding together which allowed all of us to relive our special day. We will be forever thankful for Passion Studios, Raymond and his team did an excellent job which we highly recommend to all our family and friends. Thank you again for editing few photos quickly so we can use them for our thank you cards. read more

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I don't have enough words to exclaim how much I loved working with Raymond and Logan. I first found their Instagram through a friend's wedding photos and immediately fell in love with their style and the moments they captured for everyone they worked with. Unfortunately they are based in NorCal and I was living in SoCal and then Oregon. Still, I hoped that one day I might still get to work with them. Fast forward a couple of years and I'm living in the Bay Area and looking for a maternity photographer. I knew who I wanted to ask but I wasn't sure if they only worked at weddings. I came across their IG post about holding Fall sessions and felt like this could be my chance! On top of that they were going to donate some of their proceeds to COVID19 victims in Saigon! That sealed the deal for me so I messaged them with fingers crossed. I was over the moon when Raymond told me we could work something out! He was super responsive and flexible considering his already busy schedule with weddings and engagement sessions. He picked a beautiful location and both Logan and Raymond were so patient, kind and sweet. My husband and I had never taken any professional photos and they helped us feel so comfortable. Needless to say the photos turned out AMAZING!!! I'm so obsessed with them, I can't stop looking at them. I hope to be able to work with them again someday to capture more of our milestone moments. read more

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It's been a year and a half now and I'm finally getting around to making this review, but I just wanted to say how ecstatic my husband and I were with our experience with Raymond and his team and how in love we were with how our wedding photos/videos turned out! From the beginning to the end, we knew we were in good hands. Raymond was so organized and knew exactly how to execute our vision. We also received the sneak peak and the rest of our photos/videos sooner than we expected and were so excited to see our vision come to life. We fall in love with the photos all over again every time we reminisce on this special day and only have Raymond and his team to thank! I can't recommend them enough especially to my friends who will be getting married soon. We can't wait to work with Passion Studios again for our future photoshoot needs! read more

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I hired Raymond and his team in 2019 for my planned wedding in 2020. With the pandemic and everything we didn't get to finally meet until this year, 2022! To start off, our communication through emails were effective and I confidently trusted him and his vision. He always replied to my emails and/or text messages in a timely manner and with that, I knew we were in good hands.   2022 comes and we start preparing for our wedding day, with wedding timelines and expectations. The day comes and Raymond and his team get there earlier than said time, which was great because they were able to get shots of my grandmother preparing our ceremony tree. That might be my favorite scene because I get to cherish that forever. Raymond and his team were with us all day and works side by side with my photographer.   Raymond and his team texted me after the wedding to give me an expected date for when the video will be finished, and they actually finished before the date he provided! He was also amazing with the edits I asked him to make for the video, nothing major, just some name changes on the video. The result with our hour-long video and the 5-minute teaser video was amazing!! Our whole family loved watching the video and it is great to have something to watch back on to relive our special day.   I have nothing but amazing things to say about Raymond and Passion Studios! I have done a lot of research on videographers, and I have read so many horror stories about couples waiting months on end for their videos and the communication with their videographer was basically non-existent. You receive the absolute opposite here with Passion Studios. They are amazing! read more

We hired passion studio to be our videographer for our wedding and I could not be more happier. I knew they did great work because they did my sister's wedding (photo and video) and they also did my brother in law's sister's wedding as well. Bang led his team of videographers on the day of and they really did a great job at capturing our special day. They were so patient and kind despite having to be with us for 12+ hours. It really was such a long day. I'm not even sure when they took their break. They really are a dedicated team. They dedicate themselves to us and made our day so magical. I have watched our wedding video so many times and I can't stop watching it. Their cinematography is so beautiful and it really captures all the moments beautifully. I am so in love with our wedding videos. From the start, Raymond was really responsive through email and text. Passion studio also did our photo booth and instant entrance photos. We are so happy with the quality of their work. We highly recommend Passions Studio to anyone getting married or for any event! You will not regret it! read more

My wife and I worked with Passion Studio for our engagement photos and our wedding. For both sessions, they went above and beyond our expectations. As a person who doesn't like to take photos, Raymond and team made us feel super comfortable and it felt natural for them to capture our biggest moments. They were willing to collaborate with us, offering their expertise for poses and locations while also being flexible and open to our suggestions. The photos were absolutely stunning! We can't believe how beautiful the pictures turned out and so excited to see these pics forever! Thank you so much to Raymond and team. We can't thank the team enough and can't wait to book them for the next milestone in our relationship read more

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I highly recommend Passion Studios as the team to hire for your wedding day! We met the Passion Studios team a year and a half before our wedding at our best friends' wedding. We had just begun our own wedding planning at that time and had not yet thought about hiring photographers/videographers yet. However, after experiencing the professionalism, kindness, and organization of the Passion Studios team, we knew right away that we wanted to hire them for our big day. A few months later they took our engagement photos in the Bay Area at 3 beautiful locations; we intended to use these photos for our save the dates. They made us feel very comfortable and had us laughing throughout the shoot, which was helpful for great photos for our save the dates. Throughout our planning process, I communicated with Raymond, and he was very responsive, accessible, and kind. He arranged a Zoom call with my fiancé and I the month before the wedding to go over details for our wedding day and made note of the details we asked to be covered on our wedding day. The team was hired as vendors for a friends' wedding which occurred 3 weeks before ours. It was a great experience working with them again, and definitely got us excited for our big day! On our wedding day, they were attentive and even memorized the names of our large bridal party and immediate families. I think that this truly made an impact by making everyone feel so comfortable with the many photos we took that day. Since my fiancé and I had experienced working with Passion Studios three times before already, their professionalism, organization, and up-beat energy were no surprise to us. Not only did the team capture our wedding day beautifully, but they also made us feel confident, relaxed, and kept us smiling and laughing throughout the day. They truly made our experience with them an enjoyable one! We received a hefty amount of sneak peek photos a week after our wedding, which was a very pleasant surprise. We received our edited photos and videos less than two months after our wedding and were so impressed with the production quality. Raymond communicated with us frequently after sending us our footage to ask us if we wanted any edits or revisions to be made; we did not expect this level of kindness and personalization. In summation, I cannot thank Raymond and the entire Passion Studios team enough. They are a group of talented and creative individuals who make an effort to make the individuals they work with feel comfortable and confident--this extends beyond the bride and groom; our bridal party, families, and even guests can attest to this. It is clear that the team loves what they do! read more

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If I could give them more than 5 stars I would. Raymond and his team were amazing. They went above and beyond to make everyone feel comfortable. I am so awkward taking photos, but they were so personable and patient. I can't describe in words how good this team is. Talk about good vibes. That's all this team gives, good vibes + amazing photos/videos! Haha! When I received our photos I was speechless at how good everything' came out. Literally! The details, the editing, the craft behind each picture; you can tell there was a lot of time and care put into each one. When we saw our video, I teared up. Again, the craftsmanship behind the film was just perfect! I 100% recommend the Passion Studios Team for -all- of your photography/videography needs. To Passion Studios, I can't thank you enough. From the bottom of my heart, thank you, for capturing every single moment, for having patience with everyone, and for just making everything so fun and organic. You guys are amazing. read more

Passion studio was absolutely amazing. They meet every expectation I had and beyond. They captured my wedding PERFECTLY. If you're looking for a team that's going to make you feel like royalty while also capturing every aspect of your special day passion studio are the people for you! read more

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We absolutely loved working with Raymond and his team! He made us feel very comfortable throughout our entire engagement photoshoot and had a super fast turnaround time as well. He was very communicative throughout the whole process and would often respond within minutes of us texting him. On our wedding day, Raymond, Bang, and their assistant were the best photography team we could have asked for! They were especially helpful at taking the lead when we had to adapt to changes in the schedule, while also making us feel super comfortable and hyped throughout the day! A lot of guests were happy to be able to take entrance photos with us as they walked in and immediately receive a printed copy too, which was a service we added to our package. We highly recommend booking Passion Studios for all your photography needs! read more

THE BEST TEAM EVER!! Wedding planning is stressful but having Raymond, Bang and the rest of the Passion Studio team for our wedding planning and big day made a big difference. The whole team is very professional and yet they make you feel like your family. They are always so easy to reach and they never get tired of answering questions. They are very flexible with the location and schedule. The team did not only help direct and guide us during our wedding (and engagement photos), they also helped make the wedding day flow smoother - from coordinating with the dj, officiant and venue to simply helping me with carrying the train of my dress! We never felt rushed and we never felt uncomfortable. They know all the right angles, poses and lighting. Obviously, the photos and videos turned out amazing! They were able to capture all the moments as we have imagined! We also got our digital copies a lot sooner than expected. And there is no doubt the hard copies will turn out great too. My husband and I strongly recommend this team. We recommended them to all the guests that attended our wedding since they also do family photos in addition to wedding and engagement. You will have no regrets at all! They are a solid team full of talented, caring and friendly people. From the beginning of the process up to the wedding day, they are a great team to work with. read more

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Love love love the Passion team! Raymond, Bang and the whole team was just amazing to work with. They helped make the whole wedding day go by smoothly, keeping us all on schedule. I loved that they also guided us and gave us an idea on what to expect for the whole day. Bang was super helpful and even helped me with my veil since none of my bridesmaids knew how to put it on . The pictures all turned out amazing and I'm so in love with them! I can't say enough good things about them. The pictures will say it themselves. read more

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I'm not one to write reviews, but Passion Studio did everything above and beyond I would've ever expected. Raymond and his group captured every single moment with multiple angles and really allowed us to relive our wedding day. We found Raymond and his team at a Wedding Expo back in 2020 before the pandemic hit. We weighed our options, and narrowed it down to three potential photographers/videographers. After talking to all of them, what really made us side with Raymond was not just his artistic approach to photographs, but the genuine care he gave to us right at the start. After the pandemic hit, he was very accommodating, and made sure to take safe measures during our sessions. He was very understanding of our timeline as we were looking for a photographer to be at the venue early in the morning all the way till after the dance with a few traditional events throughout the day. They were also willing to drive to Yosemite for our initial photoshoot, but we were affected by COVID restrictions. His communication leading up to our engagement shoot, wedding and even after the events were top notch. Keep in mind we are not a photogenic couple, but they kept us all incredibly comfortable and in turn made the photos and videos look amazing. There were times where we would just sit around and they were extremely comfortable sparking a conversation with us. They were respectful to our family, and especially our parents, and this alone merits a strong review. They kept our families in mind, and were very focused on capturing absolutely everyone. One important thing to note here: Raymond was also extremely inviting and created a strong partnership with all the vendors. He partnered with our wedding planner to ensure that timeline made sense and to make sure he was prepared for the next event. I don't think there's another group of individuals I could've even imagined to create the memories they did on our wedding day. I have absolutely zero regrets and I cannot emphasize this enough: if you value creativity, a strong relationship and preserving important memories in your life, you absolutely do not need to look much further. We are already promoting Passion Studio to our friends and family, and do not doubt that Raymond and his crew will receive a phone call from us the next time we need a group of amazingly professional and caring photographers and videographers. Bravo Passion Studio. read more

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It took me a while to write this review because there was so much I wanted to say. So let me start out with this- Raymond and his team are THE. BEST. photo & video team in the business, hands down, without a doubt. I would give them 100 stars if I could! Their work is absolutely breathtaking, my husband and I could not be happier with our photos, and their videos leave us speechless every time we watch them. And we have watched them many, many times. If you are on the fence about getting video, DO IT! Photos are great, but there is nothing like seeing all those special moments captured in time on film. To be able to look back and re-hear your vows, or re-watch a special moment with a loved one after they've passed away, it's just indescribably priceless. If you are looking for a fun engagement location, I also recommend doing their Yosemite shoot! It was the first thing that drew us in, and we couldn't be happier with how the photos turned out. We went in the fall and everything was absolutely stunning. The photos made for an amazing guest book at the wedding, and we got so many compliments from our guests! In short, Raymond and his team made us & our wedding party feel so incredibly comfortable, beautiful, and special. They communicated with us at every step of the way and answered all of our many, many questions, and even worked with our other vendors to make sure scheduling and set-up were all taken care of. There is seriously not a single negative thing I can say about this team! Do yourself a favor and book this team for your wedding!! Forever grateful, Brad & Jaclyn read more

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Passion Studio did an amazing job from A to Z with our wedding. We hired them after seeing a friend from church use their services. Upon our first conversation, I knew they were the right photographer for us. Raymond was very gracious and was sure to make the experience smooth and easy for us. He always said yes to our ideas. He made our engagement photos fun and enjoyable, which made us excited for our wedding. The day of the wedding, we had many events at different locations, but Raymond and his team were organized and prepared. Raymond is more than a photographer. He sets the mood, ensures everyone is comfortable, provides helpful tips for posing - all with a gentle touch. He even provided a sneak peak just 2 days after our wedding. I would recommend Passion Studio to any couple, particularly if you have a big wedding with many guests! I can't wait to work with Raymond and his team again in the future. read more

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I can talk all day about how amazing and talented Raymond is. I booked engagement session with him in San Francisco. Even though it was windy and cold that day, he took time to take me to locations and capture all my candid moments. His posing skill is on point. I got so many compliments on my engagement session. Once again, me and my fiancé really appreciate your hard work. read more

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STOP YOUR SEARCH NOW, HIRE RAYMOND. (I hired him for both photo / video) But if you'd like a little more background than that...I can elaborate on my strong opinion. Like many other brides I was overwhelmed at the thought of picking from what seemed like thousands and thousands of vendors; and after going through recommendations from friends, bridal fairs, and yelp---I STILL didn't know who to pick. Then by some serendipitous/fortuitous Instagram searching, I stumbled upon Raymond. I liked what I saw, I liked how he captured moments, I liked how he edited. So I sent him an email, and he responded PROMPTLY. BOOKING: Raymond's pricing is more than fair for the work he puts out there--but is also comparable to many other photographers. However, he is not nit-picky when it comes to, the number of photos you receive, or charging more for the number of shooters he brings or calculating a per mile fee for the distance to your venue. He is so personable--and makes the booking feel less transnational and more personal! Wedding planning is stressful enough so I was ecstatic to work with Raymond, and booked sight unseen! BEFORE WEDDING: I only booked Raymond for photo originally (more than a year in advance), and a few months after I booked he told me I had won a complimentary engagement session! (I originally had not booked this due to budget constraints). Our engagement session was our first time meeting Raymond in person--and he had 2 other shooters with him! I thought this was above and beyond for a complimentary session. My husband and I are the most awkward people ever, but Raymond and his team made us feel comfortable and made the whole thing a lot less weird. After seeing our pictures from the engagement session we KNEW we made the right choice, even our awkward selves could look like MODELS. Raymond has the right eye to make any background / any awkward subject come out amazing looking. So after that session, my love of Raymond grew and I booked him for videography for the wedding day as well! Raymond stayed in contact with us prior to the wedding---hes a professional and understands the different considerations we would need to have for the wedding day. We were very chill--and honestly did not consider many things--but he brought them to our attention (I swear he's part wedding planner!) We knocked out the timing of his arrival, and different shots he was going to take---of all my vendors i felt most at ease that Raymond and his team were going to get things done. WEDDING DAY: Raymond and his team arrived in full force right on time, documenting all the before wedding photos, capturing all the little details I would definitely overlook if he didnt capture them. The best part of his presence is that he doesn't feel like a burden---with all the people walk in and out of my room on the wedding day it was so stressful, but Raymond is stealthy and calming! He made sure his team had my husband taken care of--I wasn't in contact with my husband--but Raymond kept him and his groomsmen all on track. He knew all the right shots for myself and our bridal party--we're all awkward/chill so we hadn't thought of poses ourselves; Raymond handled that. At the wedding, Raymond again captured all the little details, flying a drone over the top of our ceremony site, had shooters catching all angles, and kept me at ease that our big day was being captured properly. PRODUCT: The very next day Raymond gave me some previews of some pictures, which were AMAZING. A few weeks later I received the fully edited photos, wedding feature video (5 min), and full video coverage (1.5 hrs). The photos were exactly what I wanted, all the little details, all the emotions, and every shot was frame/instagram worthy! Raymond's true talent lies in catching emotions--the photos even though just a moment in time will capture and bring back all the feelings around that moment. The wedding feature video is the envy of all my friends and relatives! His editing skills brought out laughter, fun and tears all in 5 minutes time! It was the best way to show a quick recap of the wedding to coworkers and friends that did not attend. Go to his website and watch a few, and that alone will drive you to book his team! So here I am, a year after my wedding still singing Raymond's praises. After our wedding, two of my friends have booked him for both photo and video and they are just as happy as I am about him. I think of Raymond as a friend--he was there to capture the most important day of my life and I tell EVERYONE about him. Please do yourself a favor and book him, you will not be disappointed. LOVE YOU RAYMOND! read more

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The Passion Studio team went above and beyond our expectations. They were always quick to respond and easy to talk to. The quality of photos we received far exceeded anything we could imagine. They sent us a sneak peak folder, just a few days after our wedding, and those alone seemed worth every penny. I keep looking back at them and smiling as they captured candid moments that I would not remember without them. I cannot imagine what the video and rest of the photos will be like. The day of the wedding, they came early and were extremely patient with me, providing tips and guiding me through their process. At the venue they were quick and quiet doing their job in the background. I did not even notice them during the ceremony or reception. I would absolutely recommend Passion Studios for any event. You will not be disappointed at all! read more

Raymond and team were absolutely amazing during the engagement shoot and wedding day. For the engagement shoot, they really went the extra mile in scoping out the area we wanted to shoot in and getting us parking passes when we didn't know we needed them. While we waited for our time slot, they found other locations that were beautiful and got some breathtaking photos. During the wedding, they were so patient and helped us keep on track with our timeline. Made sure to get all the shots we wanted of our huge family helped make sure our poses and smiles didn't fall flat. They always knew how to get some genuine smiles from us and delivered some amazing sneak peaks within days. Cannot wait to see the final photos! read more

Passion Studios- Thank you guys so much for being apart of our wedding day and capturing all the special moments with our families and friends. You guys made this whole process enjoyable and easy! This is a bunch of professional, friendly, and talented group of photographers/videographers! I first reached out to Passion Studios on Instagram and spoke to Raymond, who was super helpful in helping me pick the right package for my traditional Vietnamese and American wedding. I hired his team for videography and I'm SO GLAD I did! I just received my wedding videos and It felt like I was reliving my special day again! I watched the video at least 20+ times with so many laughers and happy tears. Logan was the Lead shooter and he did an phenomenal job capturing every moment. There was never a moment where we felt awkward, and I loved how when there were some hiccups that occurred during our ceremony, they stepped in to help resolve the situation to ease mines and my husband's mind. You can tell they were true professionals and knew what they were doing! If you guys are looking for to great team to capture a special moment in your life, HIRE THEM! I promise you won't regret it! I'm already raving about them to friends and family. If I can give you a million stars, I would! Because 5 stars just isn't enough. Thank you again, Passion Studios, for an epic video and an amazing experience. We're so thankful to have you guys capture our wedding day and now we have footage to rewatch over and over. read more

Passion Studios did our wedding cinematography. We definitely wish we went with them for our photography as well because they just did so good for our videos. The videos we received was perfection. I feel like 100% we got our moneys worth, and more. We are so impressed by what we received. All our friends and family were so impressed, everyone cried and laughed at the videos. It was the best memories we could've asked for. Raymond was our point of contact, and the experiences with him was always great, he was always so prompt, professional, and so kind. Him and his team were so good at telling us how to pose and also making us laugh for the shot. We will cherish these videos for a lifetime, and I know our kids will have something to look back on and cherish once we pass. Thank you Raymond and to the rest of the team who worked so hard to give us a perfect product, in such a perfect timeframe as well! I couldn't of asked for a better videographer team! We are Kimberly + Michael and got married at vizcaya if anyone reading wants to check out their video on their Vimeo! :) read more

Future bride and grooms, do NOT sleep on booking Passion Studios! Raymond has been super professional and communicative with us from day one. He made the booking process easy and answered all of our questions. We had a wonky wedding situation (hello COVID-19) and he was not phased by our request to accommodate a small wedding this year and a big wedding next year. He was super flexible with dates and worked with us to make sure he could provide us what we needed. Raymond could not be apart of the team on our wedding day but he still coordinated everything and was involved in planning. His communication skills are impeccable. You can tell that he is very passionate about his work and he leads a great team. I have no doubt he will deliver beautiful photos. Logan, the lead shooter was the lead of our day and he was fantastic! He had a calm presence and made me feel confident as a bride. We had a medical emergency and the Passion Studio team did not miss a beat or add to the frenzy, which kept me calm. They had a plan A, B, C, and even D to resolve any problems that could possibly arise. True professionals. Their presence was everything we needed. They were helpful, respectful, knowledgeable, and funny. The team communicated with each other every step of the way and it made a huge difference in such an important, detail-oriented day. My wedding day was a 12+ hour day and started at 4AM. We had to drive to three separate locations for three separate ceremonies (Vietnamese, Chinese, and American) and they did it with smiles on their faces. My family, friends, and bridal party could not stop raving about how amazing and professional they were. I am not exaggerating when I say they are the best part of my whole wedding day. I cannot wait to work with them again next year. My only regret is not getting a group photo with them- thank you so much Raymond, Logan, Kent, Tony, Tri, Henry, and Tommy. Please do yourself a favor and book them. read more

What an absolutely amazing crew! We hired them for our wedding as videographers & they went above & beyond in every aspect. Arrived on time, was ready to go & patient! Their communication throughout the whole process was what made this planning process so much easier for us. Whenever there was a wardrobe malfunction, they were ready with a bridal emergency kit! Saved the day. Thank you so much to Raymond & his team. The videos turned out so beautiful with so much details! Definitely one of the best! read more

I had the absolute honor of working with Passion for my wedding. My husband and I planned our wedding in 30 days, and with the help of our amazing planner, Sushie (IG: @menage.a.trois.SJ), we were connected with Passion Studio. & thankfully, they were available!! Idk how that happened since they are really busy, but I'm grateful! They came earlier than we planned and were able to get some footage of my bridal party and I getting ready. Due to budget, I wasn't planning on getting any of that footage, but they were kind enough to do so. Working with Raymond and his team was so much fun. They are amazing and genuine people and I am so sad that my wedding is over and I won't see them for a while. My husband and I had no idea how to pose or what to do, but they guided us in the kindest way. They were so prepared - needed a Bobby pin, they had one, needed some boob tape, they had some! I can't recommend them enough!! Thanks Passion!! read more

Okies this review is way long over due. What can I say about Raymond and his team (Bang, Logan, Tom, Tri etc.) that you have not already read within the other reviews/comments below? They are absolutely amazing. Some of the most passionate (hence PASSION STUDIO) and talented guys I have ever met. They love what they do, and it shows in their work. My husband and I got engaged in November of 2019 and booked Passion Studios right away for our engagement shoot and our wedding on November of 2020 (video and photos all day package). Then Covid-19 hit and all hell broke out trying to postpone our wedding date to November 2021. Not only was Passion Studio understanding, Raymond made the transition simple for us. Honestly Covid-19 was every brides' worst nightmare, but they made it so much less stressful. Engagement photoshoot went very well. Raymond knows many beautiful places but is always willing to look into what you request/suggest. The photos turned out beautiful as expected. Our wedding was in San Jose, CA and the team (from Sacramento, CA) even made the extra effort of travelling and arriving the day before the wedding just to make sure that no issues arose. They were so professional and sweet all throughout the wedding. They crack jokes all the time so it made photos way less awkward looking. I raved about them so highly to my venue wedding coordinator, and after seeing their work and work ethics, she put Passion Studios on the venue's preferred vendors list! I highly recommend them if you haven't figured it out by now through this long review. The wedding videos they make look like mini movies. We loved ours so much. I also recommend getting their at venue thank you card prints for the guest. You pay extra but the guests walk out with their photo with the bride and groom in a pre-printed thank card. Less stamps, envelopes, and hassle for the bride after the wedding. Who doesn't love that? read more

Passion Studio never fails and never lets me down!!!!!!!! I loved working with Raymond because he is sooooo kind, patient and just super easy to work with! We had a family session and I have a young baby, and even with his fussy moments, Raymond delivered BEAUTIFUL photos! And it was a quick turn around! I highly recommend them!!!! read more

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Raymond and his team are so talented, professional, and friendly! Passion Studio captured my cousin's wedding, my graduation photos, family photos, engagement photos, and did the photography and videography for my wedding this past October. To say Raymond and his team are now basically part of our large family is an understatement. Passion Studio was the first wedding vendor I booked and my easiest choice and easiest vendor to work with throughout the entire wedding planning process. Raymond and Bang were very helpful throughout the planning process that started way before COVID-19, as my husband and I were blending two different cultures that had many different events on different days. They worked with me to make things work, were flexible due to all the changes with COVID-19, and truly beautifully captured some of the best moments in my life so far. Raymond and Logan even trekked 3 hours on a day trip, did multiple hikes, and climbed up a treacherous mountain with me and my husband to capture our amazing engagement pictures in Mount Shasta and Redding. He managed our large families well in all of our events, was open to capturing and learning about all the wedding traditions (1 AM wake up calls!!) for our Mien and Chinese wedding, and truly made all of our family and friends feel comfortable so that they could capture our favorite people in their elements. Their turnaround time was quick with all of our photos and every time I watch our wedding video and highlight brings me right back to our best day. All of our family and friends raved about the Passion Studio team at our wedding and my aunt is already planning to book Passion Studio for her five year old sons future wedding ;) I'm thankful to have met Raymond and team and look forward to booking future sessions for all our life's events with them! read more

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We cannot say enough about how amazing it was to work with Bang, Raymond, and the rest of the Passion Studios team!!! From start to finish, they were BY FAR the most outstanding wedding vendors we had the privilege of working with. From day one, Bang and Raymond went above and beyond to get to know our story and truly understand the vision we had for our wedding. They chatted with us for hours to learn who we were as people and hear about all of our hopes and expectations. Honestly, this was what I appreciated most about working with them--their warmth, patience, and ability to make you feel truly cared for throughout the process. But also, they are SO FREAKING TALENTED!!! Their professional skill level is beyond compare and they are excellent communicators. During our engagement shoot, they knew exactly how to direct us and captured the sweetest moments imaginable. Like I didn't even know we could look that good--but they worked absolute magic, let me tell you! They also knew exactly what moments to capture at our wedding because they listened to every word we shared about what mattered most to us. I can't imagine feeling more understood and attended to by a vendor. They felt like friends by the time we had our wedding and we 100% would have invited them as guests if we hadn't hired them! In summary, we give them the highest recommendation possible for capturing not only the best memories of our lives, but also for capturing our hearts. We love you guys and are forever grateful for your incredible services!!! We can't wait to have a reason to hire Passion Studios again. :) read more

This review has been a long time coming but truly deserved. I have been a wedding planner for years and with that journey has come the connections to various vendors of all levels of expertise. I still remember the day that I met the incredible team of Passion Studios, I was so amazed and impressed with their level of professionalism but yet full of life and fun when it comes to making their couples feel so at ease with their services. I just how love how engaged and comforting the entire team can be to their couples whether getting married, having an engagement shoot, family session, etc. You will never find a better team to capture all the precious moments you need. I knew that one day when I got engaged and married that Raymond, Bang, and the rest of the incredible Passion Team would need to be the ones to capture our day. Sure enough I got my wish and it was also the perfect way to end my 13 year run as a wedding planner. As a planner I can't say enough how wonderful your day will be with these incredible "friendors" by your side. You will not miss a beat on that timeline or shot list. As a past bride, there is no better team to make your vision become a reality. They aren't just there to provide a service. This team becomes family and the dearest friends you could ever ask for. I will miss working weddings with this team but I know that they will not be far because they are family. They climb the highest mountains literally to make your dreams come true. They even row boats to capture that perfect shot. And most importantly, they come through for you in ways you never knew would be possible. We love you Passion Studios! For life! Check out the amazing work they do: https://vimeo.com/641569375 read more

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Raymond and his team were amazing to work with! He made the entire process so easy from start to end. We first met him at our engagement photo shoot, where he made us feel 100% comfortable. Then on to our actual wedding day. He and his team actually made taking pictures fun! Throughout the entire wedding- from pictures at the hotel, to the ceremony, and to the reception- they all really worked as a team to capture our special day. They were always in close communication with each other and with my wife and I. These guys really know what they're doing! You can tell that Raymond has such a creative and keen eye as to what would make a photo beautiful. And it really shows in his work! He's also extremely responsive and always answered my questions almost instantly. We are so the thankful we found Raymond and his team. Highly recommend!!!! read more

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Passion Studios - I am convinced this team is the greatest group of photographers and videographers. They captured one of the most happiest days of our lives in such a way we could never imagine. The details that went into the whole process from booking, zoom calls and text messages up until the big day gave us confidence that they were going to deliver something so special. They made us feel so comfortable in front in the camera. But they were more than just our photographers/videographers. They played a big role making sure we (the bride and groom) did not see each other before it was time and kept us on schedule the entire event, almost like additional wedding coordinators! When they arrived, they're was really nothing that we had to do or tell them. They jumped into action and worked so hard until the moment they left, including Bang making us laugh the whole night! Every time we look at the photos and videos we feel like we're reliving that day. Our family and friends reactions after they see it all has been priceless. Raymond and his team exceeded our expectations and we will be forever grateful for their talents, creativity and hard work. Thank you so much Passion Studios - we hope to work with you again! read more

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It's taken me a month to write this because we really are at a loss for words to describe the amazing service and quality of work we received. From the start, the communication with Bang and the rest of the team was amazing. You can tell how humble he was and just how passionate they all were with all of their prospective clients, not to mention actual clients (once we booked). I am literally a nut case when it comes to the details of my planning, so I was even worse while planning my vow renewal wedding anniversary. I must have interviewed a list of photographers/videographers and I do not know why I didn't come to Passion Studios any sooner. But there was a reason for everything. Cliche' but do believe it. Anyways, I was looking for a group to meet my needs of fulfilling my ideas but taking the lead since they are the experts. I had a lot of ideas and details that I planned and didn't really get to give my list to Bang but you would never know with all the pictures and footage that his team captured. I kid you not, every single detail was captured. Everything that I planned was documented for us to remember for a lifetime. Often times, when planning an event, not to mention hosting, I forget to take pictures of my work. Not only did I plan our event, but we were the focus, so I of course did not have any pictures for myself and relied on guests to send their pictures.. But Bang and his team just left me and my husband speechless and flooded with happy tears. THEY WILL NOT DISAPPOINT!! Thank you guys so much for giving us something that we can look back at and just basque in the love and happiness that we experienced. read more

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If you're looking for a wedding or engagement photographer/videographer, LOOK NO FURTHER! Ray and his team are the most hardworking, affordable, and talented group I've ever encountered. Planning: My hubby and I were introduced to Ray from a friend of a friend. Photography and videography was one of our "splurge" items for our wedding budget (which we have no regrets about). Unfortunately, most places do one or the other so $$$ can add up. We saw that Ray's team does both beautifully and worked with us to help us stay within budget. Meeting Ray: We met with him at a coffee shop close to our house and booked him on the spot. We met a total of 3 times (1-to book and plan engagement shoot, 2-to plan for wedding, and 3-to see the final videos and photos), and Ray was very flexible with scheduling. Engagement shoot: We went to a winery in Napa to catch the Fall colors. They were very familiar with the site and made suggestions as to how we should pose. We brought our own personal touches (our dog, props, etc.) and the whole thing was so fun to capture! Wedding: Ray and his team arrived the day before to capture our rehearsal... they even scoped out locations for photos on our wedding day! I kept thinking about how we were going to capture/pose for the most memorable shots, but Ray reminded us to just enjoy our time and let the day be as natural as possible. I can tell that they put in a lot of effort to capture the day, both the big moments and small. At the end of the night, they drove us out for some jaw-dropping night sky shots, which we will remember forever. It's incredible to think about how much thought and creativity went in behind the scenes to make our wedding photos/videos the masterpieces that they are. I can tell that they really think about the couple and try to bring out unique stories and personalities. We are so pleased with our decision to go with Passion Studios!! Ray worked with us to make edits to the videos even after the wedding. Words just can't express how amazing his team is. Seeing our day again in his work brought me to tears (Ray can attest). Thank you Passion Studio for taking such good care of us in the past year. read more

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It definitely took us a while to find the right photographer: one who had the look/style we wanted, who had the right energy/personality/vibe for the wedding, and was excited to capture this event. When we finally found Raymond and his team, we knew immediately the pictures were exactly what we wanted. Working with them through the planning process was easy and they were always looking for solutions. In fact, we hired Raymond to fly down and take our engagement photos (in San Diego). It was a great way to meet and discover how he works when he's taking pictures. On the day of our wedding, his team were some of the first vendors to arrive and the last to leave. We couldn't believe how invisible they were (I almost never remember seeing them), and yet, looking at the photos, they were clearly everywhere capturing so many amazing moments. The biggest challenge is picking out our favorites - we almost can't believe how much they did! Truly they were wonderful to work with and we are so grateful they were part of our celebration! read more

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One of the BEST decisions we made in the wedding planning process was hiring Passion Studios - I cannot recommend them highly enough! We knew we wanted photographers who could do both "traditional" wedding photos (posed portraits and group shots, etc.) and "reportage" style photos (unposed, capturing the details of the day as they happen, more documentary style). We found Passion Studios on a list recommended by a friend - This Is Reportage - that compiles the best "reportage" photographers from around the world, and found Passion Studios there (where you can see all the awards they've won!). We set up a call with Passion, a few other photographers from the Reportage list, and a few other local photographers recommended by friends. Raymond and Bang from Passion stood out immediately, and made such a great impression from our very first call: they were so warm, funny, enthusiastic, and really listened to our ideas, questions, and concerns. Their rates are also very fair - especially considering the engagement photoshoot and credits they include in your package, which you can use for a photo booth or album. Meeting them at our engagement shoot, they instantly made us feel comfortable (we're not very good at taking photos!), and recommended the most epic locations for our shoot, something we really appreciated as relative new comers to the Bay. At the wedding, they were consummate professionals: they kept us on schedule, made everyone feel happy, attended to, and comfortable, and captured the most beautiful moments - and ultimately delivered our pictures well ahead of schedule! We really have nothing but amazing things to say about Raymond, Bang, and the whole Passion Studios team. You will NOT regret hiring them! read more

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After getting recommendation from our friend and reading so many 5-star reviews here, we decided to work with Passion Studio for our wedding including photography, videography, engagement session, and photo booth service. Being a bride during this pandemic, I had to postpone our wedding almost a whole year, and had to make many last minute changes including venue change. Throughout this journey, Passion Studio was not just a vendor. They were our partners and friends who helped us have the most beautiful day of our lives. If I could, I would give them 50 stars! We held our engagement session in Davis, CA. My husband and I are not used to professional photo sessions so we felt pretty awkward at first but they helped us bring out the best in ourselves and be comfortable with cameras around us. Pictures obviously came out beautifully. This engagement session really helped us be comfortable for the actual wedding day photos and videos. Passion Studio team came early on our wedding day and set up everything perfectly. They were super professional and friendly and just so nice to work with. They genuinely cared about their bride and groom and captured our special moments with friends and family without us even realizing. They had spot-on recommendations on where to take pictures and we really just had fun throughout the whole day. They even offered to come back after our wedding to take more pictures of our after-party! Their photo booth was also so worth it. They custom designed the template for photo booth pictures and our guests absolutely had so much fun with it at the wedding. We just received the photos and videos this week and totally fell in love with them. They look so natural and beautiful - I was able to live through that day again while watching the video and looking at the photos and just felt so many feelings all over again. I am so happy that we picked Passion Studio to share the day with and would recommend this team to anyone. They truly go above and beyond. Look no further, you have found your photo/videographer! read more

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Working with Raymond and his team has left us speechless. Raymon was all set to do our wedding in 2020 and stuck with us over the years to finally be our photographer in April 2022. He arrived on site early, brought the bride and groom a coffee, and had such a positive spirit that lit up the room. Although we had only met one time in person, when Raymon entered the room I felt like I was seeing an old friend. Him and his team were so kind, professional, had great suggestions but most of all fun. Throughout the day they had to work with a lot of situation and many personalities and dynamics - they handled it with grace. We received some previews within a few days of the wedding and we are blown away by the quality of these photos. Raymon and his team captured our event so we can have these memories for the rest of our lives. We cannot thank Passion Studio enough for their hard work and dedication! These are the best photographers you could ever work with!!! read more

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