If you're looking for a wedding photographer in the Bay Area, we cannot recommend Toan Photography…read moreenough! We absolutely loved working with Toan and his team. From the very beginning, they were incredibly knowledgeable, talented, professional, and genuinely easy to work with. Planning a DIY wedding comes with plenty of stress, but Toan was hands down our easiest and favorite vendor throughout the entire process. Neither of us is naturally comfortable in front of a camera, but Toan has an incredible eye and knows exactly how to direct and pose you. He gave us simple, clear guidance that made us feel relaxed and confident, and somehow made even the least photogenic person look like a natural model. The entire experience felt fun instead of awkward. His photography speaks for itself. The photos are absolutely stunning and capture every moment so beautifully. His work is so strong that the images barely need any editing--they're timeless, natural, and simply breathtaking. Every photo feels like a work of art, and we know we'll treasure them for the rest of our lives. We also really appreciated how honest, flexible, and accommodating Toan was throughout the process. He frequently offered packages and special deals, which we were incredibly grateful for. Booking, scheduling, billing, and communication were always seamless, and we never ran into a single issue. On our wedding day, Toan and his team made us feel completely at ease during one of the biggest and most emotional days of our lives. They were calm, organized, and knew exactly how to keep everything running smoothly while capturing every special moment. His craftsmanship is worth every penny. After working with him, we completely understand why he's so highly rated throughout the Bay Area. If you're considering Toan Photography, don't hesitate--you'll be investing in an amazing experience and memories you'll cherish forever. Thank you, Toan and your team, for exceeding every expectation!

My husband and I hired Toan to photograph our wedding, and we could not have been happier with the…read moreresults! Toan was honestly a dream to work with; the guidance, artistry, professionalism, and fun attitude he brought to our wedding were incredible. He's extremely charistmatic and talented and captured the happiness of the day perfectly in our expressions and body language. Should we have any other events in the future, we will absolutely keep Toan in mind!

I was looking for an in-home newborn photographer and found Olga on Google. The booking process was…read moreeasy, we scheduled the session quickly, and Olga arrived right on time. During the session, Olga captured both lifestyle and posed newborn photos. She was extremely professional and showed incredible patience with my baby. I expected the experience to be stressful, but it was actually very relaxing and enjoyable. The images were absolutely beautiful. Olga brought all the props we needed for the session. I highly recommend her!

As a first time mom, research on the best products for your newborn is no easy task. I wanted to…read moremake sure I found the best, professional, kind and high quality first newborn photographer in the bay area. I came across Olgas instagram page and read all YElP reviews and let me tell you the reviews dont lie! From the beginning Olga was quick to respond and provide fast availability for my 3 week old and family to take our first family photos. She came to my home on time and was responsive with texts. Any questions I had she was quick to respond. She handled our precious baby so well, swaddled her and put her to sleep faster than I can! The pictures were done in the comfort of our home and she brought everything! As a new time mommy having 1 less thing to prepare for is amazing! She took so many photos and provided so many options and was in and out! Also her prices are the best for the high quality and amazing experience you"ll be gettting. Thank you Olga for making this experience a lasting memory for our new and growing family!

We had such a lovely experience at Tangram Studio for my baby's cake smash photoshoot! The studio…read morewas bright, clean, and very welcoming. I really appreciated that they had a separate room for changing clothes and baby diaper changes, which made everything so much more comfortable and convenient. They had beautiful backgrounds and so many fun props for my baby to play with. We also added on the sibling option, and both of my kids had such a great time during the session. Ted was incredibly patient with my kids and managed to capture so many sweet and adorable moments naturally. The final photos turned out absolutely beautiful and dreamy, I couldn't be happier with them! Overall, it was such a wonderful experience, and I would definitely come back again for another photoshoot in the future.

Had a great experience at Tangram Studio. In spite of having to photograph a 1 year old, it was a…read morevery low stress experience. They had good ideas for posing and toys for engaging little ones. The experience with their online gallery for proofs and final images was very good as well. We came away with some very beautiful portraits of our baby girl. Will definitely be back.

Khushboo shot our first set of professional family photos with my 6 month old and we had a…read morefantastic experience. She made the whole experience feel effortless and fun and was so good with my little one. You can tell she really puts care into the process from start to finish. Although I didn't end up using clothes from her client closet, it was great to have the option and we appreciated all of Khushboo's expertise on color palettes and what would work best with the setting. We are so pleased with our photos and will treasure these moments forever!

Khushboo is purely phenomenal! She was a joy to work with for my maternity shoot -- a true…read moreprofessional and breath of fresh air. She's very approachable and down to earth, easy to talk to, and provided helpful guidance for posing. She made me feel comfortable and beautiful, and her styling of the shoot was nothing short of breathtaking. She had a preliminary galley back to me within hours of my shoot, and I was taken aback by how stunning the pictures are. There are few times in my life when I've felt more beautiful and empowered, and that's saying a lot for someone 32 weeks pregnant. I cannot wait to receive the final gallery in a few weeks and am so excited to work with Shutter Magic Photography in the future!

Moments in Time owner, Adam W, was absolutely amazing. After reaching out to multiple photographers…read morein the area to capture our anniversary pictures, we could not be more pleased. Being from the East Coast and 2400 miles from our home, we wanted our annivetsary in Carmel to be remembered forever. Adam not only captured memories that will last a lifetime, but we also gained a friend. Adam is a remarkable person and is gifted to give just the right guidance for capturing the most beautiful images on Carmel Sunset Beach during golden hour. We have worked with multiple photographers in the past, and Adam is a gifted photographer who truly captures moments in time. Let him capture your next big moment. You'll have images you'll cherish for a lifetime!

I am so glad I hired Adam for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Living in SoCal and having…read morenever been to Monterey/Big Sur, I planned my whole proposal based on google searches, reddit threads, and word of mouth. Being a Big Sur/Monterey local, Adam provided extremely helpful insight and feedback for my proposal. He definitely helped relieve a lot of the stress during the planning phase of my proposal. On the day of the actual shoot, the day-of jitters was overwhelming at times, but Adam's energy and demeanor was very centering. He was patient and gave my new fiancee and I space to calm ourselves, and also knew when to take charge and guide us with our poses. He also had amazing and creative ideas for how to pose and brought us to local, reclusive spots to take intimate photos. Best of all, Adam always had a smile on his face and he made us really think like we were supermodels walking the runway haha. If you're going to do any photoshoot, especially a proposal or engagement shoot, in the Big Sur/Monterey area, I would highly recommend getting Adam!!

I'm so happy I found Justin!!! We hired him to capture our intimate elopement ceremony and we were…read moreover the moon with him. He was responsive, easy/straightforward to work with, made us feel comfortable during the shoot and was very personable. I really appreciate his easy going personality and he made us feel comfortable during photos and gave us really good poses/pointers. I loved that he would show us little snippets during the shoot to show us how the photos were turning out as well. He was so kind, friendly, professional and all the great things you want in a photographer capturing your special moments. I believe he finalized edits and sends within 3-4 weeks and I can't wait to see. Bonus was that he sent over more than 10 sneak-peaks within 24 hours!!! This was so awesome and we were able to use right away to announce our marriage. All in all, so impressed with Justin. He's a gem and I'm looking forward to continue using him for our future shoots!!

Justin was our photographer for our engagement and wedding. He did a fantastic job for both…read moreevents. For the engagement, Justin met with my husband to scope out potential locations. My husband greatly appreciated Justin's recommendations for photo ideas. For our wedding, Justin and his second photographer were nothing short of amazing. Justin was able to use the venues spaces very creatively and effectively--I was very impressed with Justin's ability to stage us and our family and wedding party without having seen the venues before. The photos made me appreciate the venues in ways I had not thought of. Justin was able to turn around two photographers' and 10 hours worth of photos in 2 weeks. We were very impressed! Justin has a way of making people feel comfortable. That was true of my husband and me, as well as our wedding parties and families. The end result was amazing photos that we love, and our friends and family have told us look great. We are so happy we got to work with Justin and his team!

Great home-based studio! Very neat, organized with many…read morephoto opportunities with varied backgrounds, props and seats. Tien was pleasant to work with. Was efficient in taking passport photos according to the newer stricter regulations. He made sure the photos were flattering and softened some wrinkles and scars like magic. $25 for 2 passport photo prints. $10 extra for digital copy that he will email. Barely more expensive than Walgreens, but you will have a much more flattering photo for years to come. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back for family photos soon! Side note: Tien also will go to events for photography if you were looking for an event photographer in addition to a studio style photographer.

Very professional and quick. Able to correct posture. I did my headshot and professional shot with…read morehim and I'm looking forward to the next project!

We had Sam do our family photos when our second daughter was born at our home. She was on time and…read morevery friendly. She gave us some ideas for good poses. When my toddler was having stranger anxiety she made her feel comfortable very quick, which really helped for the photo shoot. She was very patient and did not hurry us, while working with a toddler and a newborn. I liked how gently she handled our newborn. I always wanted a newborn photo shoot but couldn't justify the prices and Sam captured few intimate pictures of my second daughter that i will treasure forever. I usually get anxious for photo shoots in front of the camera. Sam made it a pleasant experience overall. We received digital copies of many photos super quick.

Sam did our maternity photos and did such a fabulous job! She arrived early, with a high level of…read moreprofessionalism and creativity. She had great ideas for location and poses, and asked us our preferences and what our comfort level was throughout the photo shoot. The turnaround was fast, as she edited and shared the photos with us within hours! We are so happy with our photos, and will absolutely use Sam again!