Tom photographed my brother's wedding and we were very impressed with his work, so we definitely wanted to utilize his services when we started planning our wedding. Tom was very professional and provided an enjoyable experience throughout entire process. He provided quick response time to all of our questions and was able to give advice on how to structure the photo timeline on our wedding day to make it go as smooth and stress free as possible. During our wedding day, Tom identified great and unique shots and gave good directions during our couple shots. He was able to get a lot of good candid shots during the reception along with all of the requested photos we asked for throughout the day. We are currently going through the process of designing our wedding album and were presented with a lot of options to choose from to customize the cover material, paper type, color, and design. We are very happy working with Tom for our wedding and would highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for high quality and memorable photos. read more

Tom did the photography for our Wedding and he was simply AMAZING! He is such a genuine person, has top notch communication, and has a gifted artistic eye. He really helped make our wedding incredibly special. From running around racing the sun, to jumping in ditches, and pulling over a tractor driver to ask if we can use him as a lift for all those fun spectacular shots . I am one of those people who get super nervous in front of the camera but he puts you at ease, gives you confidence and direction to where things seem natural and beautiful. If you are in need of a wedding photographer look no more - He is it! Thank you Tom for capturing all these beautiful memories that my husband and I can look back at read more

When your wedding photographer is getting an actual workout to capture the best moments of your day, you know they're doing a phenomenal job! My husband and I would not have chosen anyone else for our engagement or wedding photos (taken at Nestldown and Shoreline, respectively). Tom has a way of making you feel comfortable, while still capturing candid moments. He really knows how to bring out the best in whatever environment you are in so that your pictures are truly a realization of his imagination; for example, he was able to kick up some dust in a forest we were in. This may not sound incredible, but the final product was a magical image of us really integrated in nature with a fairy tale like aura. Tom's photography skills are only rivaled by his soft skills; Tom takes his time and the end results show that. He is reliable and organized, and his calm demeanor makes working with him all the more relaxing. We got so many compliments on our photos, so it's easy for us to say we are recommending Tom to friends (and will be hiring him again for family photos later!). read more

Tom is very creative, funny, professional photographer and easy to work with. Tom is doing amazing job to capture all our beautiful wedding moment. Tom met and talked with us several times and got a good idea of what photo styles we wanted. Before the wedding, he spent the time to visit the wedding venue, explored some unique locations and carefully took a note of all the beautiful spots. He's getting to know our personality, treat us like a good friend and have a good time. On our wedding day, he blended in with the guests and was there at every moment to capture feeling,exceptional expressions and special scenes. He had everyone enjoying themselves while posing for the group shots. He captured everything stunning moment and details of our wedding decoration. He knows exactly how to perfectly incorporate both the instantaneous motion and technical part such as nature light to every gorgeous scenery. The quality of his photography is fantastic and we cannot help ourselves to repeatedly look at these photos and the highlighted wedding video he designed. With Tom Chen, you will have so much fun and trust his works. Be prepared to be the most gorgeous couple and he will capture every moment of your life-long memory! read more

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Wow! From start to finish, Tom has been so great to work with. Right from the beginning, we were able to tell that Tom really has a passion for photography and capturing beautiful moments. He made sure to ask us what photo styles we wanted and helped us brainstorm ideas, locations, times, outfits, etc. for our engagement photos. As photoshoot beginners, we were so grateful for his guidance and expertise! It made all the difference in our experience. The day of the photoshoot went perfectly! He made us feel comfortable and suggested poses to do, and all of the photos turned out BEAUTIFUL! It was honestly such a fun and exciting day for us. During the photo unveiling, we were blown away by the quality of all of the photos. I just know we'll be staring at these pictures forever! Thank you, Tom, for capturing such an important milestone in our life. read more

Tom is a professional and an expert in his craft. We chose him because we believed that he would be able to produce art, and not mere photographs of our wedding. Looking through our photographs now, I can confidently say that the results exceeded our expectations - we are thrilled with our photos and we would confidently recommend Tom for any couple looking for a professional, thorough and tailored experience. During our wedding, Tom was in a lot of ways an anchor - his experience helped us navigate the nuances of a Covid-wedding and provided useful recommendations throughout the planning process and the day of. Tom has an extremely easy-going and relatable demeanor - we would say he helped us feel at ease with the whole process from our very first meeting. With years of professional experience, Tom is an investment that we are sure you'll be happy with for many years to come. read more

Tom was great! We really appreciated his warm demeanor, and his professional approach to our wedding. He clearly cares for his customers, and made sure that we both were at our ease, producing some great natural pictures along with the very nicely posed ones. He was very patient in working through the details, and has help us capture our moment so well. His familiarity with Hakone Gardens just made it so much easier as well. Thank you! read more

I highly recommend Tom's services for both your engagement and wedding photography. He was very organized throughout the process and had a lot of good suggestions, including the type of outfits and colors that would work best for our engagement session. On our wedding day, his expertise really shone through. We're very satisfied with the final photos! read more

If you're looking for a photographer who has amazing vision, storytelling ability, and is also kind and compassionate - Tom is that guy! From the moment that I first emailed him to inquire about an engagement photo shoot, he was timely and professional. I showed him what our general thoughts were for the shoot and he was able to capture every moment so beautifully. We did our photo shoot at Mt. Davidson and at AT&T park. He was able to get AMAZING pictures in the 3 hours we were scheduled for. My fiancé and I have zero idea when it comes to posing, but Tom took his time and directed us (and the dog). Even though we were joking throughout the entire shoot, he was great about getting the shots that were emotional and fun. On top of everything else, I love that he has a great appreciation with prints and colors! And although he cares deeply about this, he doesn't push you to buy more or go out of your budget. He caters his packages to what each couple wants, and his prices are reasonable for the work that he provides. The pictures that are taken get sent to his team in Italy, are carefully crafted and printed. We ordered a book that includes 30 pictures from the shoot and we were able to change around the layout before printing. When the book was received, he checked to make sure that everything is perfect before setting up a meeting with him for delivery. Tom is passionate about his work and it definitely shows. I can't say enough how much we appreciate him and the work he's done. We love him so much we're planning to have him shoot our wedding! Looking forward to looking forward to working with him again! read more

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My husband and I hired Tom for our small wedding ceremony this past December and couldn't recommend him enough. Our entire wedding was planned within just a couple of months and we were so pleasantly surprised that Tom had availability on our date. I had reached out to a couple different photographers that I came across on Yelp and Tom's style seemed to align the best with what we were looking for. Our ceremony was only about two hours long, but Tom was really able to capture the most beautiful photos in that short time frame. He worked with us beforehand to figure out all the family photos we wanted, and he was so helpful on the actual day to round everyone up for these photos. It was great that he was able to take charge because there was so much going on that it would have been a bit chaotic if I had to get everyone's attention myself. Tom's prices are very reasonable and he gives you the option of purchasing additional prints and albums without making you feel pressured. We will absolutely use Tom in the future and highly recommend him if you are looking for someone to capture the incredible moments for any special event! read more

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Tom was incredible to work with! He really listened to what we wanted and seemed genuinely interested in us as a couple. During our wedding he hardly stopped moving, he was professional but warm and made us and our guests so comfortable! I would recommend Tom for any special event and hope to work with him again in the future read more

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Thank you Tom for being so professional and did such an awesome job on taking pictures for our intimate wedding pictures. You had captured everything and very moments that we wanted. We are very happy and pleased with every pieces of the pictures. Looking forward to using you again in the future for a different event. Again, thank you Tom. read more

We worked with Tom and Marijana for our engagement and wedding photos. Tom is very passionate and energetic about his work and you can tell from the results of the photos. He is also very experienced and great at picking out locations and making you feel comfortable with doing various posts. We really enjoy the engagement photo session and Tom actually made it fun. The thing that impressed us the most is Tom's ability to capture the moments that we wanted without asking him to. When viewing the photos, my wife was very pleased to see the photos of her and her nieces, which she really wanted but was too busy to ask for during the wedding day. We would definitely recommend Tom to capture all of your special events read more

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After looking near and far for several weeks, we've stumbled across Tom Chen Photography. We really did not know what to expect, like many photographer websites, we only had their portfolio and comments of strangers on their websites. We took the chance with Tom and I must say that this was the best decision we've made so far on our wedding planning. Tom was very responsive in terms of phone calls, texts, emails. Replies are usually responded within 24 hours, which I thought was a very timely manner. Tom is very passionate about his work and believes in creating his work based on the personalities of his clients. I'd almost forget to mention that his sense of humor kept my fiance and I laughing through our whole session! We were a bit nervous in the beginning, but Tom manage to ease things a bit and got our session rolling for us to create a master piece that would last us a life time. I recall one of our phone calls with Tom and he had asked me about the types of shots that I was looking for, the descriptions of my ideas in my opinion was a "hot mess" !!!! but Tom some how manage to put the elements that I was requesting for and transformed it into a work of art. I know it's hard to read comments from strangers and believing that they are not just another generic comment being posted by the business. I can vouch for Tom and his company that they are the real deal ! His package pricing is fair for the quality that he offers. He's big on making your personal budget a priority because as you may know, WEDDING ARE NOT CHEAP!! We are extremely satisfied with our decision to hiring Tom as our engagement photographer. We have intentions to hire him as our wedding photographer. Thanks Tom for all the laughter you've brought us, and making our journey to marriage a very pleasant experience. read more

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Tom is a wonderful photographer. He did the photos for our small wedding and the pictures were unbelievable! His attention to artistic detail, his ideas, his receptivity to your ideas, his sense of fun, as well as his extreme professionalism was so very appreciated! The pictures were artistic, interesting, and the formal shots were very well done. We also had a very clear outline of what the process was going to look like from the get go, which was very useful so we didn't have to figure it out during the chaos of the day! Everyone in the wedding party was extremely impressed and we would have him back as a photographer in a heartbeat! read more

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Tom was AMAZING to work with. From the point of first contact, he was vigilant in making sure that we both got what we were looking for, even when we forgot to prioritize ourselves on our busy day. Before the event, Tom met with us several times to really understand what we were looking for. He took the time to show us samples of his previous work. He kept an open line of communication throughout the planning process to ensure we were comfortable and ready for our big day! On the day of event, Tom was on time at a location he recommended (which came out AMAZING in the photos). He guided us through various poses and made it a point to capture the natural moments. At the venue, Tom kept his professionalism on point, even though our large families were competing for his attention--and camera-- and made sure that we were the focus on his lens. After the event, Tom turned the pictures around very fast, a total of 2.5 months. We were expecting them to take longer but the end results were spectacular! I would 10/10 recommend working with Tom. There are lots of aspects of a wedding where it's okay to cheap out, but photography is NOT one of them. And Tom was definitely the best choice we made for our wedding! Sharing a photo of our event with this post :) read more

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We found Tom on Yelp and met with several photographer's before deciding to go with him. No he was not the cheapest, no he was not the most expensive, but yes he did seem to be able to be more than capable to get the types of shots we were looking for. We tested him out for our engagement photos and since he did such a great job we were confidant he could capture some amazing shots for our wedding. He is very organized and polite, but to the point. He won't sugar coat things and tells you what he can and can't do. He is professional and works hard to get your photos edited and sent out in a timely fashion. His style is to capture your natural self and does not give too much direction. Admittedly, my wife and I are not super comfortable in front of a camera. Tom did his best to make us as comfortable as possible. He did have to tell us what to do sometimes because we are weirdos. ;p One general tip that doesn't necessarily apply to Tom specifically, but for whoever you go with is to be organized and prepared for your formal family pictures. We had a list but didn't have a dedicated person to help round up our family and have all the combinations ready to go. Originally we had one of the day of coordinators penciled in for this role but they needed to be somewhere else and we ended up not getting all the shots we wanted. It is just too busy for you to worry about so it is best to have a close family member assigned to this task. We are so happy to have gone with Tom and would recommend him to anyone looking for great, bright, natural looking photos. It was such a busy day and he definitely worked his butt off snapping away for all of our various activities planned for the day. We just received our photos and can't wait to share them with everyone! read more

I don't know how to start and express how lucky we are that we got to know Tom. We absolutely enjoyed our experience with him. He made our photo shoot a dream come true . The first detail that caught our attention was his professional and quality presentation demonstrated on his website. The quality of service and value were outstanding he has great passion for pleasing his customers . Tom is very professional, kind and excels at his job. He is very patient and honest . Very creative during photo shooting . Since the moment we agreed to wok with him he was always available to answer all our questions and concerns either via phone , text or email. Tom we had a blast with you keep up your passion for photography, your heart show through your artistry . We look forward to working with you for any future special occasions. read more

Super Awesome photographer. Skillful, friendly, funny. Super nice art work. Highly recommend if you are looking for someone to catch all your happy and important moments read more

So our wedding has come and gone... and the presentation we received for our photos is AMAZING!!! We absolutely love Tom!!! Super personable!!! Worth every penny!!!!! :) :) :) read more

Tom Chen is a fantastic wedding photographer! He is easy going and very personable. My husband and I received a beautiful collection of both portraits and in action shots. I am one of those people that makes a squish face and strikes an awkward pose whenever I know that my picture is being taken. Tom is patient, and takes time with his shots. Im pleased to say our photos were "squish face" free! read more

My husband and I planned a last minute, very small SF City Hall wedding. As it was very last minute and in JULY of all months, it was A) difficult to find a photographer we liked and B) a photographer who was available. I remembered a friend of mine had her engagement shoot done by Tom and the pictures came out beautiful so I reached out to him. Can't say that we're the easiest couple to work with because while most others have lots of opinions and know exactly what they want, we were pretty open to almost anything- to the point of being clueless. We're pretty silly and open people but not great in the limelight and being the center of attention. He met us at a Starbucks and asked great questions to get to know more about us as a couple so he could create a vision for us. Tom listed out all the packages and options to pick from and payment schedule. There are TONS of upgrade options with associated costs so it's important to note that from the very beginning. After getting our pictures and items included with the package we did a few upgrades and it was added costs that we didn't budget for but totally worth it for us. For couples on a very tight budget, make sure you know what you want upfront so you don't incur additional expenses. Alternatively you can plan some buffer room so you can make some upgrade decisions after you've seen how wonderful the pictures come out. On the day of the wedding, Tom showed up early (we were the late ones!!) and got to work as soon as we showed up. Things were a little crazy but he managed to get some amazing candid shots prior to the ceremony. He worked really well with our family and friends who had no idea what to do, quick to suggest poses, and make the parents feel comfortable in front of the camera. Came away with amazing shots of everyone but I absolutely loved the ones he got of us without the family and friends. A few months later, we also had a post wedding "engagement shoot" and it was way easier to take pictures without family and friends watching, just us and Tom. It was a fun afternoon and the pictures of the beach/hike came out amazing- to the point where it look unrealistic! He's quick with the camera and love all of the candid/natural pictures he is able to capture. If there's every one place to spend money on for the wedding, it would have to be an amazing photographer (and videographer) who can capture moments from your big day to look back on and Tom is definitely that person. read more

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Tom did an amazing job at our wedding. Every step of the way, he was very considerate of what we wanted captured on our big day, all while keeping the process very simple. Tom met with us in person a few times before the wedding to learn more about my husband and I and talk about what we wanted out of our wedding. He is very polite and professional, and is filled with creative ideas. A few days before our wedding, we found out there would be a high chance of rain during our event. We met with Tom to come up with a back up plan, and he really put our minds at ease. He suggested that we embrace the weather, and came up with many creative ideas to incorporate the weather into our photos. We got matching umbrellas for the wedding party and Tom was able to get some beautiful and unique photos that we could have never imagined. He took something that we were so worried about and made it an incredibly fun part of our wedding, and it shows in each photo. Tom managed to capture some very beautiful moments. My husband and I love our photos, and each person we've shown them to has been amazed with the quality. We absolutely recommend Tom for any of your events! read more

We absolutely loved the variety of photos that Tom took on our special day. He complied the best photos of our wedding and turned it into a beautiful album. It truly captured each moment of our special day with beautiful artistic touches. Tom is really kind to work and professional as well. Sent from my iPhone read more

Super late on this long review. Apologies. We are not into posting reviews, but we made the exception for Tom. After a long search, we found Tom on yelp and contacted him.We had a series of emotions and expressions that we wanted to be captured especially since we were trying to get a storyline in place. We wanted a few videos along with our photographs and Tom had just the right package for us. After the first phone call, we realised how accommodating he was towards the different range of expressions we required. He made us feel very comfortable, asked us plenty of questions as he tried to understand our requirements. The photoshoot was within a week and usually with such a time constraint, photographers stick to their comfort zone and tell you what needs to be done. But Tom carefully listened to all the requirements and also helped us storyboard the sequence of the emotions we needed. He made us practice our expressions and poses in front of the mirror during the week. We had shared a few sample pics with him and were amazed to see that he had carried them along with him on D-Day. Our location was at and around Baker Beach - San Francisco and the idea was to capture different landscapes including the Golden Gate, some greenery and some beach shots. He had carefully planned which background to capture for which emotion from our list. That was just great! Saved a lot of time. With multiple locations and 1 costume change, our 2 hour photoshoot went over by an hour but Tom was patient and making sure that he captured all the emotions from our list.(Which professional does that ??) As a photographer, his experience allows him to click at the right minute and the photos turn out to be just fabulous. As an editor, he focusses bringing the correct balance between the people and the surrounding and brings out the right feel of the image. As a director, he extracts the best out of you, your expressions and posture.(especially for the shy guys out there). As a person he is super warm and welcoming and he puts your needs first. We were totally charmed but I guess Tom wasn't done charming us.Before sending over the selected captures via a downloadable web url, he did a personal tete-a-tete with us where he unveiled all the clicks.Again, not many professionals do that. My wife and I are overjoyed that we found Tom.He has given us memories for a lifetime.We have already recommended him to our friends and I guess we will be coming to Tom the next time we plan a photoshoot for ourselves. read more

We had Tom take our wedding pictures in NYC and they came out absolutely breathtaking. Everyone was super impressed by the quality and attention to detail he possessed. His style of photography was perfect for our big day and the decision to go with him has been one of the best I made for that day. His professionalism was a great relief and he was on time and ready for all of the major moments. Thank you time for recording our precious wedding :) read more

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We hired Tom to take photos of our newborn and he was awesome. He took his time to get the right photos and his ability to find artistic shots was impressive. It was an enjoyable experience and we would highly recommend him as a photographer. read more

It was a Friday evening in July and our son and his long-time partner were getting married. The stage was set in beautiful Capitola and anticipation filled the air. Little did anyone know that Tom was capturing every precious moment. He was drawn to the energy of the guests and they/we were unconsciously drawn to him. Tom began shooting the ceremony without interruption. It was unknown to the guests where he was at any given time. He seems to have this uncanny ability to place himself in-line for the "perfect" shot. The family pictures were no exception. As we moved onto the reception and began to enjoy our delicious dinner and family and friends, once again, Tom was moving and with his seamless sort of flow he worked his magic shooting heart-felt toasts, tears of joy and laughter, and some of the most amazing emotions expressed on the faces of our son and his husband. It's all in the pictures! I for one can attest to the importance of "capturing the moment" for it's a once in a lifetime few hours that create "forever" memories. In September, 2016 our daughter is getting married. She is now in discussion with Tom and I am so excited he has that date open. It's fate for Ali and Kellen. Man are we the lucky ones! read more

Capturing the memories of our wedding was something both of us wanted to prioritize so getting the right photographer for our day was a necessity. We hired Tom to be the photographer at our wedding at Hakone Gardens and we couldn't be happier with the results! He was great throughout the process answering all our questions and having great enthusiasm for our theme. Day of he was calm, even as I was stressed. He was able to get everyone relaxed for some really fantastic candid shots. He blended his knowledge and skills with our unique wedding vision and what he captured was exactly what we were hoping for! read more

Tom photographed my wedding earlier this year. Tom was very professional and knowledgeable in communication. We always received prompt replies. Tom had a clear idea of what needed to be done at each stage of our wedding planning. He was timely and took initiative following up closer to our wedding to narrow down.follow-ups closer to our wedding to narrow down on plans to make the most of our big day. Tom was thoughtful in understanding what was important to us for our wedding and photos. My wife and I weren't a couple who came in with a strong idea of what we were looking for and wanted. Tom was very patient and helpful in making us understand our options and tradeoffs in understanding what photos we would prioritize and the amount of time we would spend in different locations. My wife and I received several comments from our guest who wondered if Tom was a friend to us because we connected so well and he worked so well with our guests for photos. We were delighted with the photos which Tom took and are very glad we entrusted our precious moments to him. We'd highly recommend Tom to anyone looking for a photographer for their wedding. read more

Tom is wonderful. When my husband and I first met Tom a year ago, we knew he was going to be our wedding photographer within minutes of meeting him. During the year of wedding planning, we changed our venue and expanded our guest list from 100 to 500 and throughout it all, Tom was a balm to my nerves. Always calm and optimistic that regardless of where and how, our pictures were going to be beautiful. On the day of the wedding it was straight chaos and I honestly had a mini melt down. Tom and my husband dragged me away from the madness to a secluded corner of tranquility and as he was taking his pictures of us, we were in our own blissful world. Thank you Tom for giving us that moment! We recently received our pictures and my husband and I are so in awe with Tom's talent. He was able to capture the smallest naunces of expressions and the little details. His pictures were perfect. We wanted him to capture more candid photos since we knew we wouldn't be able to enjoy everyone's enjoyment and he did. Looking at our pictures transported us back to our wedding day surrounded by so much love and laughter. We are so appreciative of Tom and lucky to have shared our day with him. read more

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When I was a girl, my favorite cousin (and best friend) used to bring wedding magazines when she came to visit. She loved to browse through them and daydream. I was never really into it. Instead, I suppose those childhood games taught me something about myself that stuck with me through the years until it was time for me to plan my own wedding. I knew that I wasn't that kind of bride. I saw myself as very low-key and expected the planning to be easy--city hall, a family dinner, simple. But once I got into the process, I found that I cared a lot about getting this wedding right, and that even with a small wedding, the devil is in the details. Thank goodness for my family and friends, who helped me claw my way back up to the light whenever I started to feel overwhelmed. And thank goodness that I found my way to Tom Chen photography. Tom was recommended to me by a colleague who had just been married. Once I saw her photos, I knew immediately that if I could be lucky enough to book him, I wouldn't have to worry about the wedding photos. I could exhale and entrust them with complete confidence to his capable hands. If I ever wrote a manual (which I never will) on how to get married quickly, economically, and elegantly in the San Francisco bay area, it would include all sorts of useful pro tips: Tip #14--create a new email address just for the wedding and then ditch it, otherwise you'll be buried by promotional email from every vendor from whom you bought so much as a single ribbon. Tip #2--don't underestimate your guest list. Almost everyone you invite will come. It's your wedding, after all. Tip #1--splurge on a top-notch photographer. Make it a priority. It's worth it. Enter Tom. For starters, my husband and I are very private and we were somewhat apprehensive about even being at the center of attention in the way that a wedding forces you to be. Even more so, we were hesitant to pose for stiff, unnatural photos. But we cherish our big, busy families and our dear friends, and we knew that we wanted an artist who could pay tribute to this one time that we'd all be together. In my initial meeting with Tom, he helped me to pinpoint exactly what I did and did not want in terms of my wedding photography. And on our wedding day, I found how impeccably well he had listened. He took exactly the kind of photos that we were looking for, he managed the time well, he was decisive and efficient, calm and patient, and very knowledgeable about our city venues. It was damned impressive how quickly he could compose shot after shot, and, in his hands, we found a way to relax in front of the camera. It was even more impressive, when reviewing the proofs, to see how well the variety of style and composition paid off and how effortless it all looked. It's tremendous what even one good photo is worth--not only what you'd be willing to pay for it, but how often you will go back to it and how its meaning can change and deepen as time and events continue to pass. Imagine receiving and reviewing your wedding photos. You are so excited, it's an archeological dig. You can't wait to revisit your wedding day and uncover just what the alchemy of the camera and the artistry of the photographer's eye has preserved for you... and, there it is, that one perfect photo! And then another, and another, and another! You start to feel choked up... everyone is there, everything is as you remembered it, only brighter. Clearer. Slowed down so that you can finally feel and process the entirety of the day, what it meant, and the simple fact that it'll never come again, but these pictures can always take you back. Shortly after we received our photos from Tom, our new family experienced a loss. So, very quickly we began to realize how the meaning of our wedding photos-- the ways in which they buttressed and bolstered the memories of our gorgeous, impeccable, crystalline day had already begun to transform. And we continue to look forward down the years to sharing them as others have shared their wedding photos with and inspired us. We see our children, and great-nieces and nephews, and great-grandchildren all marveling at all the brilliant faces and beautiful moments that beat a pathway to them. We find strength in that. That's what even one good photo can do. We will always be grateful. Thank you, Tom. read more

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We had recently bought a home and wanted to get photographed in it while it was still nicely staged. Luckily, Tom responded right away to our appointment request. He showed up with creative props and was very punctual. Our kids were rowdy, but Tom was so patient with them, coaxing them to pose for the photo shoots that we needed. He was kind enough to allow our parents into the session, without an extra charge. My mom is very pleased with the photo outcome, as are we. Tom's photo quality is excellent. His prints are vibrant and impressive. We'll certainly recommend him to friends and family for all types of special occasions. read more

We had the pleasure of Tom doing our engagements photos and they were spot on! He was very flexible with the location, not only giving us suggestions, but also listening to ours as well. Tom does a great job of creating a fun and relaxed atmosphere, being patient and waiting for the best photo opportunities as well as creating his own. We feel very lucky to have had the chance to work with Tom, the photos turned out amazing and we will definitely look to him for future events. read more

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Tom made our shoot so fun and relaxing. The photos turned out beautiful. Tom was more than accommodating and very responsive. I would recommend him a thousand times over. read more

Tom Chen did mine and my fiancée engagement photos at the rose garden in San Jose. What an amazing job he did! My fiancé is uncomfortable taking pictures in front of people and Tom right off the bat made my fiancé laugh which started our session off just right. Tom coached us on how to pose and made us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. He was sweet, very friendly, and was easy to work with. Tom was also great at answering all my questions through email and in person. He was also prompt in responding to my emails, which is very important to me. Tom did a beautiful job on my pictures and gave me the exact look and feel I was going for! I would recommend Tom to anybody wanting to get their photos taken! read more

So far, I've found Tom to be very responsive to my online questions. He even wrote back to me on a Saturday. He is very friendly and professional. Definitely an expert with a lot of solid experience in the photography industry. read more

This is a professional photographer and we are satisfied with his pictures. You guys can come and book his work.

Tom photographed our wedding in May at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. He was super easy to work with. He is very professional and knowledgeable about how to get the best shots. The photographs turned out beautiful! He is a perfectionist, making sure that everyone in the picture was posed in just the right way to capture the moment. He was easy to communicate with, and very flexible with scheduling. We actually live in Southern California, so scheduling was done very meticulously! Tom is a wonderful photographer! read more

Tom was very thorough and professional in meeting with us, helping us select a package, and going through the rehearsal. His photos of our wedding at Hakone Japanese Garden were beautiful and helped capture many unique and special moments. Highly recommended! read more