We just recently had family photos done by Diana, and I genuinely love them. She was not only incredibly skilled with the camera, but she was great at capturing the different personalities within our family. Even before the shoot, she had tons of great ideas for what we could do and throughout the shoot she was receptive to all the different things we wanted to do. If you want fun and creative photos taken by a skilled professional, then I highly recommend using her services. read more

Confession time: I don't like taking photos and have never been 100% comfortable with photo shoots for one reason or another. With Diana, I honestly had the best photo shoot experience I've ever had and a lot of that was due to her incredible energy and attention to detail. Even before our session, we met to discuss the various looks we wanted to get and she really got me to do my homework and I felt properly prepped. Diana looked over my wardrobe choices on the day of and even recommended makeup artist Grace Chun. Both ladies were troopers, providing input, criticism, encouragement whenever necessary. I was worried about the hours that seemed to fly by, but Diana was quite content with making sure that we took the time to get the looks we needed. It's all in the details, and Diana keeps it real whether it's in her feedback or her photos! read more

Diana Toshiko offers the next evolution of headshot photography - wildly compelling and unique headshots that leave an impression. No playing dress up here - Diana's work is all about capturing the essence of the characters you can play without even trying. Working with Diana was a true collaboration. We met and discussed not only the roles I've been booking, but the roles I'd like to book. Few photographers in town are as career-savvy or attentive as Diana. We didn't just make a headshot plan - we re-strategized my entire career! It was amazing. My actual session was comfortable and really fun. I was nervous and self-conscious at first, but Diana put me at ease completely. Her locations were colorful and offered plenty of privacy for the magic to happen. By the end of the day, I felt great about what we accomplished. And when I got my CDs with the proofs, I couldn't believe how many wonderful pictures I had to choose from! Truly the most difficult picture selection process I've ever been through - there were so many winners. With my new headshots, I feel more poised than ever to expand my career opportunities and book more acting roles. Collaborating with Diana was wonderful and worth every penny. Highly recommended for actors who want to take their headshots and their career to the next level! read more

This was one of the most collaborative experiences I've ever had with a photographer. I found Diana through a good friend of mine whose head shots I really liked. I chose her as my photographer not only because my agent said, "Now, I really like her photos -- they're so interesting" but also because her style is very distinctive and specific, and as we all know in acting and everything in life, specificity is key. Because I had an exact idea of my casting and what I wanted to present, Diana and I met up first to discuss wardrobe and look. We took time talking about details and logistics before we shot a week and a half later. That not only put my mind at ease, but got me really excited that we were both on the same page and ready to work. One of the best parts about shooting with Diana is that she gives her attention, focus, and time 100% percent. I felt no rush at all. For many photographers, as professional as they are, have an "in and out" period -- they want to finish in an exact amount of time. Definitely not the case here. It's a great feeling to know that hundreds of dollars are being thoughtfully approached! I also love that all of the looks were shot on location; she knows how to use color very well and specifically to show personality and character. Each of my 3 looks had a different color palette, style, and idea behind it. Miss Toshiko, I'm thrilled -- can't wait to see the final product. :-) read more

I haven't had a headshot done since 1928 and was in need of photos ASAP. I've been in the business for the past 10+ years but I took some time off so the photos I had didn't quite resemble me any longer. Taking new headshots was on my "TO DO" list yet every time I said to myself "It's time to get your headshots", I cringed at the idea and kept putting it off. I put it off for YEARS. There is no mistaking it - I HATE TAKING HEADSHOTS. So fast forward - I kept seeing my friends' updates of their headshots on FB or other and I took note of which photographers they used. Time and again I gravitated towards the photos taken by Diana Toshiko. What caught my eye the most was the use of these vibrant colors and the personality of the subjects popping right out through the photos. Working with Diana is such a positive experience from beginning to end! My session was three looks & took a few hours. Although all three looks were very different , Diana made sure the real me came out and that I wasn't just posing for a "look". Dianan puts you at ease and makes the session fun. She has the rare combination of artistry and technical skill. Also cool to note: Diana's attention to detail and quality is unmatched. I'm a stickler for detail and I notice EVERYTHING. With Diana, I felt safe - I knew she had everything under control. She had my back. She even noticed (and corrected) things that missed my radar! Diana takes a gillion pictures of you during your session, then gives you a CD for you to review. I ultimately chose 4 pictures for Diana to retouch. Diana was speedy/responsive to my requests for retouching and she also does very naturalistic retouching of your photos. I mean, she does not overdo the Photoshopping of your face and make you look like a cadaver (Thank God). For my photos, I still looked like me but more ... rested - like I just came back from a spa. I will definitely go back to Diana again! read more

Including this session with Diana, this was my 8th session spanning from Boston, NYC, and LA that I've had in my career thus far. I've learned a lot along the way and I've also learned how I like my headshot session to run. Let me tell you, a LARGE part of good 'results' is your chemistry with your photographer. You can like the style of the photographer, but if you're not jelin' with the photographer's chemistry, you might as well stop before you start. The great thing is that Diana KNOWS this oh so well. (disclaimer: I've known diana for a few years, so no problem in the chemistry department). If you don't know her, she sets up a coffee date with you to discuss your looks and what you want to achieve from the session. The great thing about Diana is that who you are talking to, is who she is and that's who you will be working with (as opposed to a Jekyll & Hyde situation). My session was specifically for commercial shots and for 2 looks. I arrived, over-prepared in the clothing department, and brought a ton of choices (since I'm style-deficient). She helped me put together outfits for the looks I was going for. Then off we go to various places in the valley in search of the right backdrop for the particular look... this process probably took the most time, but was also the most important. I've neeeever had a photographer use neighborhoods like she does. Most photographers go to their go-to places. Sure, Diana does too, but if it's not THE perfect place for the shot, she won't stop until she finds it. NOTE: make sure you have PLENTY of time allotted for your session and you haven't scheduled anything AFTER your session with her. Bottom line, her sessions are a process in and of itself... not just 'go here, snap-snap-snap... ok we're done.' I just got my disc of pictures today and I'm REALLY excited about them. Mind you, I've reviewed over 2000 of my own headshots throughout the years, so i can tell you that THESE ARE NOT YOUR ORDINARY HEADSHOTS! In today's casting world, thumbnail impressions are VERY important and Diana's got you covered there. i'm very excited to be unleashing them into the world very soon! read more

Diana is amazing. I knew I wanted to work with her three years ago when a number of my friends posted new headshots with vibrant colors that showed their personalities. She even recommended a great make up artist and they were such a great team! I finally got to work Diana and definitely felt at ease. I was doing 2 looks for opera auditions and showed her what most opera headshots looked like - sophisticated but dull. She looked through my wardrobe and helped me pick out the right outfits based on the types of characters I audition for. Once the make up artist was done, she drove us out to the two locations and she was amazing. She gave me different character types and adjectives to channel and even had me make a bunch of goofy faces and just have fun to catch the genuine laughter in between. My Toshikophoto headshots definitely have a different feel than most opera headshots. They are professional but fun, classy but not stuffy, and they are much more alive than those studio shots. I always recommend Diana to all my friends and I can't wait to start sending these out to companies! read more

Not all pictures are worth a thousand words... but hers are. Before going with Toshikophoto, I hadn't realized how deep of an impact a great headshot has on one's career. But when I sat down with Diana to talk about doing my headshots, she helped me pin down the types of roles I wanted to get. I left that meeting excited. Over the course of the next couple weeks, excitement turned into nerves. Then I showed up for the shoot, and she made me feel right at home. As I look over the shots we got, I am excited once again for all the opportunities these new headshots are going to get me! They don't just fit an adjective... they tell stories. read more

Where is the 10 star rating?! I write this while riding on a wave of good vibes after a great photo shoot! It's my second time collaborating with Diana and after 5 years it was long-overdue but I had no rush, I've booking, and booking with the wonderful shots we produced back in the day. Those shots that brought me into audition, that got me in the door, email box, to your attention. So why a new shoot? The actor (me) is looking a little different. :) A photo-shoot with Diana is a kaleidoscope filled with trust, inspiration, talent, guidance, harmony, life & passion. Our multiple discussions during the shoot, motivated me beyond the photo-shoot and into the stage, set or audition room. Look at her portfolio, read the reviews, get your career in motion and collaborate with ToshikoPhoto. It's a wonderful experience you wont regret and one that will set your career into full gear! So what you waiting for? Contact Diana today!! read more

Diana...was...incredible. First of all, I want to be her BFF now, because she made me feel so comfortable, and she gave me so much encouragement about acting. She understood my looks, and she even loaned me a shirt. The photos that came out were unreal...but they still looked like me. I had another experience with a photographer on yelp who was more expensive, and he made me look 10 years older. And I cried. With Diana, I was amazed. She knows exactly what she's doing. They were so incredible!! Really!!! I'm proud to post them on my IMDB and actors access. THANK YOU SO MUCH DIANA. read more

I had great photo session experience with Diana, and her headshots brought me tons of commercial auditions, and I booked a lot!! (Thank you soo much, Diana!) She told me that she talked with casting directors and studied the current casting situations and she researched all over the town to have the best backgrounds so you can pop out from other people's photos. And yes, if you see 200 thumbnail photos, yours will pop up to!! That is very important. She continues to do her great job, and I also recommend Toshiko photos to everyone who wants to have great commercial and character photos! read more

I love Diana so much! She took my headshots a few years ago, and I really really enjoyed the session. She is very easy going and friendly, yet professional. You can completely trust her because she is an actor herself, which I really think is the benefit. I recently booked her for a self-taped audition, which is the service they offer now added to headshots. They have legit professional equipments and a set-up, and her husband Tripp was reading with me, and he was fantastic! He is an actor too, and it was great to have him as a reader. Their rates are super reasonable, the service (editing & color collection) was super quick! I would confidently recommend her to anyone! read more

If you want headshots that is incredibly vibrant, tells a story in EXACTLY who you are, and get casting folks/agents going "WHO TOOK THIS SHOT", then you must go no further than Toshikophoto. Diana Toshiko is also an actress herself so she completely understands from the actor's point of view what it is that best describes YOU. She's also extremely fun and spunky and you're definitely gonna have a lot of fun when you're with her. My very first primetime job is all in thanks to her so I owe her one of my future babies. Second photoshoot will be coming very shortly as I am starting to outgrow my current looks...I look no further than Toshikophoto :D read more

If you want to make your headshots really pop, book a session with Diana! I had an excellent time working with her creating some visually stunning looks. She has a head for color and composition, and some amazing location ideas. On the shoot she is professional and charismatic, and she knows how to bring out your best and most vibrant personality. She will help you be brave with your looks. Make sure you know your type, look through her portfolio to get an idea of her style, and bring a variety of colors! I've had the hardest time picking out my favorites from our session, and that's an excellent problem to have. read more

so ok, you've checked out her portfolio and you see she's got skillz... great. let me tell you a little bit about the process BEHIND all these photos from a client's perspective. it was full service from soup to nuts. in her initial consultation, she made me look into what i wanted - creatively, and practically. she made me think about my branding, my personality, and basically myself, and where i fit in this business. she knows marketing. she has business sense. and she's incredibly creative, artistic and ambitious. and she will INFUSE all of this into you and your headshots. her photos speak for themselves, so check our her portfolio on her website. her photos are colorful, creative, vibrant, and they STAND OUT. but, in ADDITION to these great shots, she really makes you consider and confront your career and your goals because she wants to do her job to make your headshots work for you towards these goals. these are not just "pretty pictures." these photos have a voice. for my headshot session, she played the role of stylist, make-up consultant, wardrobe consultant, career planner, photographer and basically, life coach. i chose diana to shoot my headshots because i had seen her body of work, and i love love love her photos. all the other stuff she did for me was philanthropic icing on an already incredibly extraordinary cake. i also personally know a handful of her other clients. ACROSS THE BOARD: SHE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

Diana is so fun and encouraging which immediately is relaxing. She lives near a lot of great textures which find themselves into your headshots and add a layer of interesting. At an affordable rate, it's a great bang for your buck. My headshot on IMDB is the one Diana took and I'm very happy with it. read more

Diana Toshiko of Toshikophoto is one of the most unique and talented headshot photographers I've ever encountered in this business. I've had my actor headshots taken with her a few times now! Every session I've had was so much fun and always very easy to feel comfortable and be myself, which is extremely important. She pulls your personality out of you and it exudes in the beautiful photograph results. Her use of color makes them stand out from any headshots I've ever had taken. I highly recommend you get your new headshots with her. You will be so pleased with your results. read more

She is Amazing honestly I love how my shots came out and I had the best time doing them I fear photographers because they really don't want to tell you if you look bad cause you are paying them but with Toshikophoto that never ever came up. the goal was to have great usable shots and look great I am so lucky to have found them I will go back over and over again I totally think you will too read more

I really enjoyed my experience with Diana. We had a phone consult before the shoot, and discussed my looks, career trajectory, etc. She was a great listener and super bubbly. I immediately felt relaxed. Shooting with her was just as wonderful. I feel very awkward in front of the camera, but she was able to make me feel relaxed and relish the experience. She made me laugh and truly enjoy each moment. I didn't want the shoot to end, and I've never felt like that in my other headshoot shoots. I was very impressed with the photographs she gave me. I had so much to choose from. Diana really gets to know you before and during the shoot, and that is tremendous when it comes to your headshots. From one of Diana's headshots, I was called in for a national commercial without any representation. Her headshots push the industry doors wide open! Thanks Diana! read more

Toshikophoto went over and beyond in not only capturing the realness in me but after the shoot helping me in my every need. Whether it was retouching photos, resizing them... absolutely everything with Diana was 5 stars!! read more

Diana is reasonably priced, very professional, and fun to work with. She can really capture a moment, and has a great eye for detail and color. Her awesome work can be seen on her website. I love my headshots, and would definitely work with her again! read more

DIANA WAS AMAZING! Communication was super simple. It was my first time doing a photo-shoot, but her and her husband did an amazing job making me feel comfortable the entire time. I have already referred a friend to her and will continue to refer more people looking to get amazing photo-shots from a professional photographer! read more

The best word to describe my shoot with Diana (aside from amazing!) is efficiency. I wanted to submit a new photo for a showcase, and when Diana replied to my email within 10 minutes I knew she was the perfect photographer to help me out. After our shoot was over, the turnaround was so quick! I had all my pictures sent to me and a retouched photo within two days. TWO DAYS. I love how she pays attention to every little detail to make me pop. Everything was brighter, sharper, and just so much cleaner than any other headshot I've gotten done before. Oh- and I love that she sends two versions of retouched photos, one that looks better printed and one that looks better on websites. Um, brilliant. I got called in for that showcase (woohoo!) and am so grateful to Diana for such a fun and easy shoot. read more

It has been LONG over due, but better late than never. I have worked with Diana not once not twice but three times for my headshots. She also has did my son's third birthday party for me. I plan on working with her again in the future. The most important thing about Diana is she takes time to get it right! You are never on a clock. I hate HATE taking pictures of any sort & I continue to come back to Diana becuaes she makes the process extremely painless. I have never felt as comfortable in front of a camera as I do when I am working with Diana. She is great at brain stroming and helping you make last minute look decisions. Since she is also an actress she gets it!! I can't say enough good things about her she's a gift!! read more