I was searching for a professional headshot photography studio in the South Bay. Naturally, I turned to Yelp for recommendations. Fortunately, I found Terrific Shot in Mountain View and liked the reviews and website. I was pleased with: finding out services offered, ease of scheduling an appointment, quick communication/responses, suggestions made during my photo session, swiftness of photos and final digital files (the next morning!). The owner/photographer, Herve, is helpful and professional. I'm extremely satisfied with results and foresee returning in future to have updated, professional pictures readily available. read more

Herve gave great suggestions and was adaptive. We were able to communicate what I envisioned for the professional photo and explore different options. The price is reasonable. read more

I am not kidding when I say Herve is the best! Most efficient experience for professional headshots - booked same-day appointment online in the morning and he delivered same-day turnaround for the edited photos that were part of my package. Sometimes getting professional photos in general can feel intimidating, but not with Herve. He made the experience feel professional, comfortable, quick, and fun. I really appreciated the direction he gave. It's clear that he's a pro and knows what he's doing! And on top of that, he's a super nice guy. I would recommend Herve to anyone in the South Bay seeking headshots. read more

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I highly recommend Herve at TerrificShot Studio if you are in need of professional headshots. After getting licensed in my profession, I decided it was time to get some professional headshots to add to my career profiles and websites. Scheduling an appointment is super easy - simply book online. The headshot appointments are only 30 minutes long. Once booking, you are sent confirmation with some recommendation for outfits/colors to wear - although certainly pick whatever style you would like. There is a small lot in the front of the studio. Herve is very friendly, easy to talk with, and ensures that you get the shot you are looking for. Herve took about 40 different shots in a span of 20 minutes with three different colored backdrops (grey, blue, and white). He helped me to pose, corrected my hair as needed, and was an expert in searching for symmetry. Since I was wearing glasses, Herve was careful about capturing the photos to prevent glare, although he is able to edit all the glare after selection. After taking the photos, Herve showed me all 40 of them. Payment was through credit card and then Herve sent me the full gallery about 15 minutes later to see. After looking through them, I selected the one I wanted and Herve then used his editing magic to ensure there were no hair flyaways or glare on my glasses. He sent the edited photo back to me and ensured that it was satisfactory. Although I had no expectations as to how fast it would be finished, and Herve said he would get it to me within the next day, I got my professional headshot about 4 hours after my shoot! The photos are flawless, clean, crisp, and professional. Whether it's 1 photo, 5 photos, or more, Herve will work with you to get the photos you need and really cares that you love your photo(s). Would highly recommend! Thank you Herve! read more

Quick photo session. Fast turnaround. Great results. I paid $125 for 5 retouched headshots. Worth every penny.

Herve is the man! Absolute stud of a man and he is an exceptional photographer! Quick turn around time and I am looking forward to working with him again in the future! Thank you Herve! read more

My high school senior doesn't have a typical school experience - eclectic homeschooling / dual-enrollment at community colleges - and I wanted to get some portraits done. It was very easy to schedule with Herve at Terrific Shot and meet up at Cuesta Park. My kiddo isn't the kind who likes being in front of a camera so a half hour session (with just one outfit) in a variety of positions and gentle direction from Mr. Phillipe was just enough to get a selection of options from which we chose our favorite six. He even offered to take one of us together. I would definitely work with him again as individuals or a family. read more

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Herve is great to work with! The TerrificShot website has an easy online scheduling menu, so I could make a last-minute appointment (literally booked a few hours beforehand). A nice bonus is that once I booked, there was a blurb with advice on best items to wear to optimize my headshot, pre-arrival. One thing I needed was a studio environment (with backdrop and lighting) as I wanted to be able to use this professional shot in versatile settings later. Herve has a studio with everything needed to get the "best" shot, and he patiently took (and retook) multiple angles + backgrounds - he has default dark grey, blue, and white. He lets you preview the shots on the camera to make sure you're happy, before you leave/before post-processing. And, I loved the great communication throughout. First, Herve contacted me via text message to confirm the appointment, and even afterwards was very prompt in letting me know when he would edit the shots (the very next day , as it was already late in the evening), and even kindly responded to my emails with immediate revisions within the same hour. Thanks Herve! read more

Great affordable local photographer. I got headshots from Herve to update my LinkedIn. It was easy to schedule online, and he was booking a few months out at the time. The session was 30 minutes and he let me try multiple outfits and backgrounds. Herve was helpful in coaching me to get the best look and pose for my picture. Afterwards, the photo gallery was shared promptly with 70+ photos. Once I made my selection, the edited photo was provided very quickly. Overall, would highly recommend TerrificShot for your business photo needs. read more

Herve and TerrificShot Studio are fabulous! If you want fast, professional, and high-quality headshots/photography, Herve is your go-to guy. Herve will immediately put you at ease and is so easy to talk to that the time will fly by. Thank you, Herve!!! read more

I needed a more current and more professional looking photo for my LinkedIn profile, so I thought I'd give this place a try, as that's what they do. They took a good number of photos and sent me a link to view them from home at my leisure so I could pick my favorites to be retouched. They did a really fantastic job of eliminating minor imperfections and I'm very happy with the results, which I got very quickly. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for professional looking headshots! read more

We had an amazing experience with Terrific Shots! This is our second time to book a family photo session with Herve and we're very pleased with the excellent service and quality of photos! Turnaround was very quick, communication was efficient and booking/ordering process was smooth and straightforward all at a fair price. We're happy to support this local business! Thanks Herve read more

Had such a great experience with Herve. I requested a headshot for my therapist profile and he exceeded my expectations. He posed me to ensure the picture would turn out good, the guidance was super helpful. Thank you again Herve! read more

Herve is a great, very experienced photographer - you can tell by the way he gives directions on posing, actively adjusts with the natural light, and the direction of the wind. He takes your wishes and feedback into consideration as well. My shoot was at 11:30 AM, proofs were available within a few hours, and edits were done the same day. The whole process was quick, professional, and seamless. read more

Loved working with Herve. He's super helpful in helping with poses and he's not afraid to let you know if you have a hair in your face (though he was clear that he doesn't want to change the hairstyle, just wants to create a good quality photo). Overall I would absolutely recommend TerrificShot studio. read more

The TerrificShot name describes the experience and resulting photo perfectly. Herve is outstanding to work with -- a true professional which makes a lot of difference. He has an excellent eye and great suggestions during the shoot. The price is remarkable and the value for the expertise is off the charts. Herve is patient and the studio is welcoming, comfortable to work in and centrally located. I could not recommend Herve and TerrificShot more highly for any photographic needs, in the studio or outside. read more

Herve took headshots at a professional conference I atteneded in San Francisco. I've done probably 5 of these, bu these are the best headshots I've ever received, both in terms of quality and service. Herve took multiple angles and made sure I was positioned for the best possible lighting. He also made it easy to retrieve the shots and download the photos. Highly recommend for other conferences or professional photos. read more

Herve was great! Set-up was efficient. He had great ideas on how to frame the shots. All good. Pricing was very reasonable.

Had a great experience with the photoshoot! We were offered multiple backgrounds (white, blue, and grey) and Herve was wonderful at recommending ideal body positioning to capture the best photography. For example body positioning included both angles on the right and left, almost as if you were shaking someones hand. He even suggested an angle where you lean very forward, and at first didn't think this would make a great photo, but at the end turned out to be one of our favorites! We even were offered a dressing room in the back for a quick wardrobe change. This is why you need to do a photoshoot with a photographer who has the skills to take great pictures! read more

Herve took my headshots. Outstanding. Strongly recommend him. Yelp has an annoying policy of making us write at least 85 characters and will not let me save my review until I reach their character deadline! .....note to Yelp, change this policy. read more

Herve is awesome! Herve answered all of my extensive questions on backdrop options and different looks a week prior to the day of the shoot. I got a new job and I wanted to refresh my LinkedIn photo to match a tech backdrop. During the day of the shoot, in Covid-19, Herve was not only safe, he was extremely professional. I received my edited photos the same exact day!!! Highly recommend his services and quality photo's! read more

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Great experience with Herve. Very quick response time in both quotes as well as final product and extremely professional and efficient. Helped through the process for the first timer and listened intently to what the customer wanted. Very true to to all the Yelp reviews before me. Should be your first choice!! read more

We needed a quick engagement photoshoot. Herve was prompt, courteous and a pleasure to work with. We held our photoshoot at the Redwood Grove Nature Preserve in Los Altos and Herve made FULL use of the location. He had the photos to us in less than a couple of hours, and the edits were done literally the next day. Incredible quality and service - I absolutely recommend. read more

5-stars can't even justify how phenomenal his service was. He was cordial and knew how to take fantastic photos. I needed to get photos for my residency applications and he knew exactly what background and angles applications are looking for and he took multiple photos. Very reasonable pricing. Would recommend for anyone in the Bay Area looking for photos. read more

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I cannot recommend TerrificShot Studio enough! Super fast and high quality work for a great price. I reached out to TerrificStudio via Yelp and Herve replied within minutes answering my questions and sent me a link to make an appointment for a LinkedIn profile photo. I went to the studio the next day, selected the photo I like right there and got the touched up photo within an hour by email. Very professional. read more

I went to Herve for an ERAS headshot and was super satisfied with his service and diligence. He is very aware of the different requirements and nuances involved in creating a professional headshot and knows exactly how to make you feel comfortable. He took several pictures and sent them to me within an hour of my session, and once I picked the headshot to purchase, he edited it very quickly while still paying attention to important details. If you're looking for quality photography at a reasonable price, definitely go to Herve! read more

Herve was absolutely outstanding! I needed a headshot for a graduate program website photo. From the moment I walked in the door, Herve was friendly, knowledgeable, and willing to support me in any way possible. The price was extremely reasonable for the quality pictures that I ended up with. Herve's response was quick and efficient throughout the entire process. I would recommend TerrificShot Studio and Herve to anyone looking for professional photos done in a timely manner, with outstanding quality and customer service. read more

Herve was a true professional! His photographs turned out beautifully and he got them back to me within hours of leaving the studio. He also edited the photo in less than 24 hours. Thank you! read more

Rude receptionist; and the place is depressing- dark and unorganized. Despite Yelp's details that they would return my request in 10 minutes, I haven't received any response after an hour. I had a tight schedule and was nearby so I dropped by. The first question was to ask of me if I had an appointment. read more

Herve was my hero! The whole process from the time I called Herve to when I got the final files was 30 hours - 30 painless & happy hours! I needed a new professional photo asap. Called Herve at 5pm, met with him the next day at 10am for a 45 minute shoot, got the pictures for selection at 1pm, got the first edited batch at 6pm, gave some feedbacks and got the final final products at midnight. MIDNIGHT! Herve knew I was on a tight schedule so we stayed up and finished editing the photos for me. Thank you!!! Not only did he listen to my needs and used his skills and experience to create the look I wanted during the shoots, he also took my feedback very seriously on how I want my photos edited. The result was absolutely amazing! I have received countless compliments for the new photo. Would definitely recommend Herve to anyone who needs his service! read more

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TerrificShot Studio is terrific! My daughter needed a professional picture to update her LinkedIn Profile. He was friendly and helped to make her feel relaxed. He also suggested a variety of poses and backgrounds. The final results were wonderful at a reasonable price. I will be bringing my other daughter for photos in the near future! Thanks Herve for a great job! read more

Herve is fantastic! From the moment I arrived, I knew the experience was going to be great. Herve wanted to learn more about what type and how the photos would be used. He was very friendly with my dog and made it easy to be comfortable in front of the camera. I would highly recommend for professional headshots and family photos. I'll definitely be going back to this studio! read more

This was my first professional head shot session. Pictures came out great. Herve was great in coaching me to get these great angles. So easy to work with and will recommend in a heartbeat read more

Herve was great! He was very patient with my son and had professional ideas for my son's pose's. He produced clear and beautiful pictures! read more

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I had my acting headshots done here. It was a breeze booking a session and the location was easy to fine. The 30 minutes went by fast because Herve is very efficient. After the session, I got the edited photos on the same day and they turned out great! He even helped me photoshop something I didn't want in my picture for no charge. This is why I'm writing this review, to give back. All in all, great place for professional or casual headshots! read more

We had a great experience with Herve when we went for some headshots and family photos. He was very professional when trying to get my son's photos and his general friendly demeanour greatly helped him relax and enjoy the experience. The turnaround time is also quite fast and Herve sent the previews to select from within 30 min. I strongly recommend TerrificShots for anyone looking to get a professional photograph at a reasonable price read more

I had a great experience here at TerrificShot Photography. I went here for a professional photo. For the photograph, we experimented and I was given a lot of options of color, angle and lighting to choose from. The final photo was edited very nicely and I am very pleased with the photo. I would recommend this business for any professional photography needs! read more

Setting up the appointment online was very easy. We did some family pictures and separately, some professional headshots. Herve was very efficient getting all this done, as well as working with some younger, not so willing family members. I was happy with the photos and I highly recommend working with Herve! read more

Herve is an amazing photographer! I needed a new professional LinkedIn profile picture and he delivered. I was in and out in under 30 mins and even received my final edited photos shortly after. He's truly great at what he does and I look forward to using his services again in the future. read more

I looked for a photographer for my husband's headshots (as a senior executive). After I went through many galleries of photography studios, TerrificShot's photos stood out. Herve Philippe was kind, thoughtful, and extremely professional in the production of my husband's pictures. The end results were perfect, above expectations, and arrived (edited) very fast. We really loved his work and would definitely recommend his studio to our colleagues and friends. read more