We had such a lovely experience at Tangram Studio for my baby's cake smash photoshoot! The studio was 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. read more

We chose Tangram Studio to shoot our twins' 1st birthday photos, and I couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! Anyone with twins knows that keeping two one-year-olds happy at the same time is no small feat. Whenever one of them started getting fussy, Ted handled the transitions seamlessly and kept the energy calm and fun. His patience and ability to work around toddler moods made all the difference. On top of being fantastic with the kids, the background designs and set setups were absolutely stunning and so thoughtfully put together. Most importantly, the final photos turned out gorgeous--we will treasure these memories forever! read more

We decided to do a cake smash Photoshoot for our baby's 1 year birthday. After seeing the many cute cake smash backgrounds that Tangram Studio had, we decided to book with them! Ted was very responsive and we were able to book an appointment for the following week (we took a day off in the middle of the week). We also decided to do the add on for family and pets. I LOVE that there's an option to include our furry family members! As much as I tried to plan ahead and get to the studio in time that day, my baby decided to fight his nap that morning. He eventually fell asleep.. but way too close to the time we had to leave. I reached out to Ted ASAP to ask if there was flexibility to push the photoshoot back a bit so my baby could take an hour nap so he's less likely to be fussy during the photoshoot. He had another scheduled shoot after ours but was flexible for us to come a bit later than scheduled which I was very grateful for! When we got to the studio, the cake smash background was already set up! The studio was so clean! There was a room for us to change the baby and put all our stuff in - there was also a changing table and diaper pail in there! Ted and his assistant were so great with our dogs and baby! They were patient and knew how to get our baby to laugh and look at the camera. There were a few times where I was ready to give up because handling a baby and two dogs for a photoshoot was a lot more difficult than I thought it would be! Ted was so patient with them and continuing to try his best to take the perfect shot for us. I really appreciated that because there were some amazing photos we would have missed out on if not for Ted! Cleanup was super easy - we brought wipes to wipe our baby down and then took him to the bathroom to do a quick rinse before leaving. I was surprised that we got our proof gallery two days later! The unedited proof gallery pictures were honestly high quality and I would not have known they were unedited if they didn't tell me! We received our edited photos 2 weeks later. I was so happy with the fast turnaround time! I asked Ted if he could fix my hair in the family pictures and he was able to do so for me (thank you!!). I'd absolutely come back for another photoshoot in the future and would highly recommend Tangram! read more

Amazing, Ted and Katie were helpful and kind. They take time to take photos and very professional. I do recommend Tangram studio.

Amazing work. Had the best experience with them. I was in town for just a day and they accommodated my request with no problem. Photos came out great. Highly recommend! A+ read more

We had such a great experience with Tangram Studio for my daughter's 2-year photoshoot. The team was incredibly friendly, patient, and so good at making her smile and cooperate -- which is not easy with a toddler! They used fun little games and cute interactions that helped her feel comfortable right away. The photos turned out beautiful, full of natural expressions and warm colors. They even included a short video clip, which was such a sweet surprise. Communication was smooth, and the gallery was easy to access. Highly recommend Tangram Studio for anyone wanting amazing family photos and a stress-free session! read more

We went with Tangram after reading all the amazing reviews here on Yelp for a newborn photoshoot. Ted and his team were fantastic, from calming the baby to dressing him up. The photos turned out amazing and we were so pleased with the result. Would highly recommend Tangram Studio. read more

We just did our second cake smash session with Tanagram Studios, this time for our younger child's first birthday, and we couldn't be happier! We loved our experience so much with our older kid's session a couple of years ago that we knew we had to come back -- and it was every bit as magical the second time around. From the moment we arrived, everything felt relaxed and fun. The setup was adorable. Our little one was a bit unsure at first, but the photographer was so patient and gentle. Highly recommend for anyone celebrating a first birthday! We'll definitely be back for future milestones. Thank you for creating such special memories for our family! read more

What a wonderful experience we had with Ted and Katie! This is our third child, if we had known about them earlier I would of done my other newborn photoshoots with them. The studio is clean, inviting and spacious for my family. It also has a comfortable area for baby feeding and diaper changes. The best part is the next door play area, so the other children can be busy while they wait. Ted and Katie are extremely patient and were easy to work with. I'll definitely be going back. I would 100% book them if you looking for a photoshoot!! read more

Ted and his wife were absolutely great! They were amazing with my new born and were very professional and calm. I would 100% recommend Tangram studio. The pictures were absolutely beautiful! read more

We worked with Tangram Studio recently for my son's one year cake smash photos, and had a great experience from start to finish. My son's birthday is right between Christmas and New Year, so I was delighted when Ted very promptly responded to my email inquiry offering availability for booking during this time. His communication was informative and professional, and directed us to their awesome website, which contains all sorts of information and tips you will need for the session, so helpful for tired parents! For cake smash specifically there are numerous beautiful themed backdrops you can choose from. Once we arrived at their cute, professional and well taken care of studio, we were led to a very nice semi-private room where we could prepare and change our infant in between our photos. Ted and Katie were great with our son, who was a bit unsure and timid initially. They were engaging, patient, and playful to encourage him to play and explore the set. It was a relaxed and bright environment and my baby quickly warmed up and was happy and calm. The pictures were delivered right on time as we had communicated. They turned out amazing and we could tell extra care was taken during editing process to smooth out his eczema. We are so happy to have these as keepsake and so glad we had chosen Tangram Studio! I highly recommend them for any milestone photo needs. read more

This place is absolutely amazing for photo shoots. Its such a cute place with so many props and also spot clean- the photographer and his wife were amazing and so patient taking our kids- 1 year old and 5 year old pics.. they made every effort to make the 1 year old smile.. the photographer quality was excellent and i highly recommend their services for baby photo shoots or any for that matter- very professional and excellent quality.. read more

Tangram Studio did amazing work on our family portraits. They are excellent with communication and got our photos back to us for editing quickly. The photographer and assistant were so sweet. My baby nephew was getting a bit overwhelmed being in an unfamiliar place; they did a great job keeping him calm by getting his attention with various toys/props. The studio is very clean. They have several different backdrops/settings to choose from. read more

Highly Highly recommend Tangram Studio Photography! The whole process from request to final proofs was done with continued (and quick) communication, as well as kindness with various request from my extended family of 11. From our initial request for studio family portraits, Ted was very welcoming and thorough in sharing all the availability packages and best time slots for our young children. Even when we kept going in-between studio or outdoor options, he patiently walked us through both options and offered recommendations for us to consider. Also when we had a sudden family emergency occur, they treated us with kindness and understanding to accommodate our availability. The photoshoot location and session was also very well planned with Katie helping to keep the children laughing at the camera. When we received our final gallery of photos we were all so excited by the quality of captured moments. We will definitely be booking all our future photoshoots with them! read more

We did a newborn photoshoot with Tangram Studio and it was great! We were frazzled as first time parents, but they made sure everything went smoothly. It was super easy to make an appointment through email and they were accommodating on the date once the baby came. The studio is very comfortable for you and the baby - it is warm and clean, and there is a private nursing/changing room for you to use. Ted and Katie were very professional, yet warm and comforting to our newborn. When our baby woke up during the shoot, they handled it amazingly well and were still able to take great pictures. They are baby whisperers! I would totally recommend Tangram Studio- I love the photos that were taken. We plan to use them again for future milestone and family portrait photoshoots! read more

We just had my kiddo's 100 day photos done with Tangram Studio and we had a lovely experience. We had seen Tangram online for my eldest, but decided against them because I thought 2-3 backgrounds could not possibly be enough and went with a photographer who offered a 10 background package. Well, that turned out to be a FTM mistake, and those turned out to be mediocre photos. This time, we reached out to Ted. They did not disappoint! The studio is bright and clean, and they had several beautiful backgrounds set up for us before we got there. The team did a great job entertaining my little one, getting her to laugh (dancing with toys), fixing stray hairs, and posing. We ended up with so many cute photos (delivered quickly and on time). I highly recommend them for any milestone photos you may need! read more

Very good photography at a reasonable price. They helped with our website photos. I'd use again.

let me tell you, these folks at Tangram Studio were seriously awesome for our newborn's photoshoot! They were so chill and patient with our little peanut, making sure she was good the whole time. Their setups were top-notch, real fancy stuff that made the pics look amazing. And they knew exactly how to pose us so we looked good too! Straight up professional, no doubt. We are beyond happy with the photos. read more

Very pleased with this studio! My son and I visited for his 1year cake smash photos. The photographers were super patient. Although my son kept crawling and walking away, they still were able to capture some great moments. The consume service is great. I communicated via email and they were very responsive and answered all of my questions and shared all necessary information for me to properly prepare for a successful shot! read more

I can't thank Ted and Tangram enough for capturing my daughters 1st birthday party! The package we did was: Baby Birthday Party (or Baby Shower) Shooting at location Up to 2 hours of shooting time Password protected web gallery of about 100 images Payment was super easy (thru Venmo) and they were fast to respond via email to all my questions and scheduling us. It was a hectic day. We were way behind schedule (but worth it because baby slept two hours before the party so she was all smiles throughout the event) and an hour behind our photo session. By the time we started shooting, we only had an hour left. But Ted captured a ton of candids of our guests and the party setup so no time was wasted. I appreciated Ted's experience and recommendations for the types of photos we should take. We went through the standard ones like family photos with baby behind the dohl table and the doljabi. In addition, we did a lot of staged photos around the venue, which made for some really adorable family photos of baby, husband and I that I LOVE!! Delivery of photos was also super fast. Within a week, we received all the photos. Because the actual day was so chaotic, it was wonderful to relive the event through the photos and really through our guests eyes. I'm looking forward to working with Tangram in the future and can't thank them enough for helping to orchestrate and capture this important day. Highly recommend! read more

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We recently had a smash cake + family shoot on my younger son's first birthday. I'm really happy with the shoot done by Ted and his assistant. They both were really patient with my 2 kids - 3.5 and an year old. They had sets ready before our arrival and we started with the family shoot first and then smash cake. The studio is really clean and spacious with a separate room for us to keep our belongings. The room even had a changing station and diaper genie to dump diapers. Ted even took beautiful sibling shots. All pics are really candid with best smiles on our faces. I'm really happy that I chose Tangram Studio to capture these beautiful moments of my family. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to have beautiful family moments captured. read more

While booking I was quoted 2 packages. I reached back out and gave my budget and what I wanted included. Here is what I sent: I was really hoping to be at xxxx for photos And for they to include the pre-quince session And then day of coverage from 2-7. Is there any wiggle room? And then they responded: I can accommodate your request as you outlined--$xxxx, including the pre-quince session and day-of coverage from 2-7 PM. So I was under the impression we were set on price. Then after asking about the pre session photos they advised that would require a new quote. I pushed back because of the note above and they said: The pre-quince session for the invites is separate. And Would you like to receive a final quote that includes both the pre-quince session and the main event coverage? I declined. It seems that they are trying to take advantage of people. We had one email chain going and they could have quickly saw what we agreed too. I will not be using their services and wanted to share this experience hoping that someone else could benefit. read more

We booked Tangram Studio for a newborn photo shoot, and the pictures turned out amazing! Ted and Katie are very experienced at handling newborns. The studio was also very clean and filled with many beautiful backdrops, props, and costumes. We are looking forward to return to Tangram for our baby's next milestone! read more

We're absolutely amazed with Ted's work on our newborn photoshoot! Tangram Studio has a clean and adorable setup with cute props for newborn photography. Ted's partner Katie is a baby whisper. She soothed and handled our 3 week old baby with such care and finesse, thereby making the entire experience truly unforgettable. From the warm welcome to the final breathtaking photos, every aspect of our visit was exceptional. Ted's professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail resulted in stunning, heartwarming images that we'll treasure forever. We highly recommend Tangram Studio for newborn photography! read more

Tangram Studios is amazing! We have worked with them to capture precious memories for our baby girls 1st bday and the past two Christmas seasons. Extremely professional, great service, and reasonable pricing. They also decorate their studio very well with different designs all the time. We would highly recommend for any photography needs! read more

Ted and Katie are very polite, professional and patient! They did a great job with our newborn photoshoot that also included our pet dog! I would highly recommend Tangram Studio and will go back in the future! read more

Ted and Katie are a great team. Our newborn was not cooperating but they still managed to get some fantastic pictures of her. As first time parents we were worried about exposing our girl so early on but Ted and Katie made us very comfortable with the whole experience. The studio was well organized and clean - we had the whole space to ourselves the entire session. They were quick with all communication and the pictures came in a timely manner (a little longer than expected due to the holiday season but not a big deal). I would highly recommend them for your studio photo needs. Thank you Ted and Katie for capturing this special time for our family. We love our pictures and will cherish them for a lifetime. read more

Tangram Studio Photography - Session Photography Near Me - Santa Clara, California

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5 STARS ALL AROUND!!! Everything from start to finish was top notch. We were on the fence about doing a photoshoot for our almost 1 year old so she could have photos by her birthday party. My best friend recommended Tangram since they just had a photoshoot for their baby girl. I contacted Ted with pretty short notice but he was so responsive and was able to accommodate us! We ended up booking the smash cake photoshoot. They had sooo many cute backdrops/themes to pick from and were even able to customize it to our liking if we liked props from different themes. We were a bit worried going into the photoshoot since our daughter is a bit of a wild, unpredictable one. However, Ted and Katie were AMAZING!!! They allowed some time for her to warm up and feel comfortable and their energy was infectious and made our daughter smile. They also had several toys to keep her engaged and did everything in their power to get the perfect shots. The studio was super clean and they even had a changing table and a diaper pail which made cleaning up after the smash cake shoot A LOT less stressful. Everything was clearly well thought out and they are the nicest people ever. I can't recommend this studio enough. We are IN LOVE with the photos and are so happy we decided to go with Tangram. He captured the moments perfectly and we will cherish the photos forever. I can't say enough good things about them. 1000% recommend!! If you're on the fence like me, just do it! You won't regret it! read more

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We did a photoshoot with our new 3M old baby here and I couldn't be happier. Ted and Katie were great in trying to make my son feel comfortable by singing and trying to make him laugh. It was really fun to watch them work and use the different props. I really loved that Ted continued to take pictures while we were working to get my son comfortable in the new environment and he ended up taking a few of my husband playing with/kissing our baby (one of which is my favorite out of the many photos). The photos came out amazing and I liked that I was able to download everything with ease. I plan to print out every single one to collect in an album for my son to see in the future as he grows. I had a really enjoyable experience here and I look forward to coming back for future events and family portraits :) read more

We had the pleasure of working with Ted and Katie for my daughter's second birthday photos. Their studio is very clean, calm and with a great decor setup for family or a little one's milestone photos. They were very well with taking photos from an energetic toddler and we were very happy with the result! read more

We decided last minute to do a photo shoot for our new born, and the studio was very accommodating to give us an appointment soon enough that we didn't have to wait for too long. Our baby was a little fuzzy but the studio staff has been super professional throughout the whole appointment and we managed to get many nice photos that we and our parents all liked! We are looking forward to doing another photo shoot at the studio at her next milestone. read more

I found Tangram Studio here on yelp and was looking for a new New Born soho photographer since the one I used in the passed moved further away. I'm so happy that I found Ted and Katie! Once I figured I wanted them to shoot our photos for our new born I just had to write them and email and place a $100 retainer fee to hold the spot. This also would be applied to the end total. I did all the communication through email which Katie was able to get back in a timely matter. She stated once I had our baby to just email her back and she will figure out the date available. We ended up having our baby 2.5 weeks earlier than scheduled and I let her know, she was able to accommodate and save the date rIght away. A couple of days before the shoot they emailed us to give us some pointers the morning of. I tried really hard to keep our baby up and not eat because that's really the best to shoot when you get the baby "milk drunk". If the baby is milk drunk then they're able to position the baby in all those cool positions. The location of their studio is located in Santa Clara off El Camino right across the street from Walgreen. Super easy to find with plenty of parking. Ted welcomed my family and I into his studio. We had to take our shoes off before entering their store studio Im assuming because the little babies and kids that come in and doesn't want anymore dirt and germs that is on the bottom of your shoe. They also provide house slippers. I was in awe of their studio. So huge and bright with so many different backdrops and props. They have a little nursery area with a changing table where you can feed your baby and change. Small but plenty of space for you and your little one. They also have a huge closet with clothes(I'm assuming it's for older kids, or also many babies as well I'm not completely sure). For the 2.5 hours that my family and I were there my husband and son hung out in their "waiting area" it was inside the studio but they had a huge couch for them to lounge and hang out in. As for the actual photoshoot Ted and Katie were sooooo patient with our new born. I couldn't get her to get that "milk drunk" but they did their magic and was able to take the pictures! The backdrops and props they picked out for her were so cute! Katie even asked me what my favorite color was and used that wrap for one of the shots. Of course the baby is naked and they go to the bathroom and my child at least had a BM on two of their sheets. They let me know it happens and they have so many different options it's easy to switch out. Not only were they patient with my new born but they were also patient with our five year old son. As for prices, these photo shoots aren't cheap, these are high quality shoots that I totally recommend you capturing these special moments! We finally got the proofs less than a month after our shoot and what can I say I am so in love and in Awe of them! They turned out perfect and I'm not saying that because it's my family. If you take a look at the other babies they took those too are amazing! Thank you once again Katie and Ted for being professional, patient, and just great!My family and I would definitely come back in the future to have more pictures taken. read more

Tangram Studio Photography - 9 days old new born photo shoot. All props included - Session Photography Near Me - Santa Clara, California

Teds portrait and baby milestone photography work is very natural and has a very warm feel to it. His ability to capture intimate moments and genuine emotions is evident in every frame. Ted and Katie was very easy to work with and they are very professional. The photos they took for us came out beautifully. The sharpness of detail, balanced exposure, and meticulous use of color contribute to the overall impact of his work. Each photograph feels meticulously crafted yet spontaneous. He captured my daughter's smiles and giggles at the right moments! Their studio is also very clean and tidy and their prices are affordable! I was very pleased with their work! read more

This is the third time that we came to Tangram Studio for our family photo session, and we had an incredible our experience. Ted and Katie are super friendly and they know how to work with our young children. Our pictures turn out to be great and our family enjoy looking at the pictures so much! I definitely recommend their photography services :) read more

Tangram Studio was amazing and perfectly captured the precious moments we shared with our baby. Thank you Tangram for capturing my son's beautiful little face and smiles for his 100th day. Ted and his partner were very welcoming and was great at suggesting poses to make our family photos look very natural. They took their time to make sure that everyone looked picture perfect (fixed my flyaways, or my husband's shirt, for example). The process was very enjoyable and didn't seem like another rushed studio photoshoot. They had really cute outfits for our baby, including accessories, so don't worry if you don't have time to find clothes for your baby. The studio was also very clean so I felt safe letting my baby lay and sit on their props. They also have lots of background/scenes for you to select. Highly recommend these guys if you're looking for family and baby photos. I will cherish these memories forever. Thank you Tangram. They delivered the photos within committed timeline which is not an easy thing to say based on my previous experience with photographers. read more

Everything is awesome! The pictures tell it all. Ted and Katie are professional and very patient with my two newborns. Great and relaxed atmosphere. Their studio is spacious, clean and temperature controlled. We had a wonderful experience overall. read more

Great session with Ted! We arrived early for our morning appointment, so we were able to get prepared as Ted was setting up. The studio is clean, whimsical with decorations, and welcoming. We did a graduation photoshoot for myself, and Ted was easy to work with in deciding what poses to do and surpassing our expectations. He was thorough during the process during the photo session and next steps in the final production. Would certainly book a session with him for any photo events in the future! read more

Had a great experience with Tangram Studios! I was on the fence about taking maternity photos, but decided to do them and I'm so happy I did. Ted was very professional, helped with the poses (and made sure that you looked your best!), and was very responsive via email with all of my questions. The studio is clean, lots of backdrop options, and was a great space. Tangram does a lot of newborn, children, and family photos, and I can definitely see myself coming back for more studio photos in the future! read more

We had a fantastic experience with our newborn + family photos and would HIGHLY recommend this studio! The studio interior itself is super spacious, well-organized and clean -- lots of space for staging photos, a full changing room with supplies and closets full of adorable props and outfits. The portfolio of options to choose for the photo backdrops was also very extensive and impressive. The photographer and assistant were both beyond amazing -- they perfected each and every photo and were extremely patient and skilled with our little one. We could not have asked for a better experience, love the way the photos turned out and will be back here for every opportunity we get! Truly thrilled. read more

Amazing experience! My 2 year old was not sitting still but Ted and team was able to keep him entertained long enough for a few beautiful photos :) thank you, we will be back! read more