Apollo Fotografie {Photo + Video}

ng videos, but it was Apollo Fotografie's sweeping shots, attention to detail, and smooth storytelling that brought us in. Our wedding video did not disappoint, and multiple people told us that it made them cry. Apollo Fotografie was great at capturing the small, natural moments of beauty while also providing us with some pretty epic shots. On top of that, you can also purchase all the raw photos. Another plus is that our package came with an hardcover album of the printed photos of our choice. Thank you Jonathon and the Apollo Fotografie team for capturing our special day!

we expected. We discovered Apollo Fotografie on The Knot byway of a Google Search and verified them on Yelp, of course. We absolutely loved the style of the photos we saw across the different portfolios. We met with Jonathon via video chat for our initial meeting, and truly loved his energy and passion. We booked the team shortly thereafter and were so excited. From the first email outreach Jonathon was extremely organized and utilized several modern applications/web services to obtain our preferences, schedule and make payments, and to communicate important information. Jonathon was timely and thorough in his responses, often returning our emails within a day. THE BIG DAY On the day of our wedding, the dynamic duo that is Jonathon and Terilyn showed up to the hotel to capture the 'getting ready' portion of our day. While we were getting ready Terilyn went to Tasha's room and Jonathon hung with me and my crew. We hardly noticed they were there. When they needed us to do something they were very polite with their requests and even offered direction at times. One thing we really loved was their flexibility throughout the day. While we tried to stick pretty close to our schedule, the family photo session ran a little long, but both Jonathon and Terilyn were troopers! Jonathon was so sweet and professional. Our guests loved both him and Terilyn. SPECIAL SHOUT OUT! We have to give a special shout out to Terilyn though; after our ceremony Tasha and I ended up staying at the church longer than we had booked our limo, so we sent our wedding party to the reception in our ride and planned to make other arrangements. After our post ceremony photos at the church, Terilyn so graciously offered to drive us in her car to the reception space, and of course we accepted! I got shot gun and Tasha piled her and the dress in the backseat and off we went! SO SWEET! A wedding day can be hectic, so you have to be ready to roll with the punches, and have vendors like Jonathon and Terilyn that are ready and willing to do the same. THE FINAL PACKAGE! One word that sums up Apollo Fotografie's final package, "DETAILS". Our pictures turned out AMAZING! I was super impressed with even the packaging we received our hard drive in, it had a wax seal stamp! We also received a flash drive that looked like an old school key, and a plantable/biodegradable thank you card for booking and working with them. NO Apollo Fotografie, THANK YOU!! IN A NUTSHELL If you want beautiful photos taken by awesome people that could easily be on your guest list, then book Apollo Fotografie TODAY!

we expected. We discovered Apollo Fotografie on The Knot byway of a Google Search and verified them on Yelp, of course. We absolutely loved the style of the photos we saw across the different portfolios. We met with Jonathon via video chat for our initial meeting, and truly loved his energy and passion. We booked the team shortly thereafter and were so excited. From the first email outreach Jonathon was extremely organized and utilized several modern applications/web services to obtain our preferences, schedule and make payments, and to communicate important information. Jonathon was timely and thorough in his responses, often returning our emails within a day. THE BIG DAY On the day of our wedding, the dynamic duo that is Jonathon and Terilyn showed up to the hotel to capture the 'getting ready' portion of our day. While we were getting ready Terilyn went to Tasha's room and Jonathon hung with me and my crew. We hardly noticed they were there. When they needed us to do something they were very polite with their requests and even offered direction at times. One thing we really loved was their flexibility throughout the day. While we tried to stick pretty close to our schedule, the family photo session ran a little long, but both Jonathon and Terilyn were troopers! Jonathon was so sweet and professional. Our guests loved both him and Terilyn. SPECIAL SHOUT OUT! We have to give a special shout out to Terilyn though; after our ceremony Tasha and I ended up staying at the church longer than we had booked our limo, so we sent our wedding party to the reception in our ride and planned to make other arrangements. After our post ceremony photos at the church, Terilyn so graciously offered to drive us in her car to the reception space, and of course we accepted! I got shot gun and Tasha piled her and the dress in the backseat and off we went! SO SWEET! A wedding day can be hectic, so you have to be ready to roll with the punches, and have vendors like Jonathon and Terilyn that are ready and willing to do the same. THE FINAL PACKAGE! One word that sums up Apollo Fotografie's final package, "DETAILS". Our pictures turned out AMAZING! I was super impressed with even the packaging we received our hard drive in, it had a wax seal stamp! We also received a flash drive that looked like an old school key, and a plantable/biodegradable thank you card for booking and working with them. NO Apollo Fotografie, THANK YOU!! IN A NUTSHELL If you want beautiful photos taken by awesome people that could easily be on your guest list, then book Apollo Fotografie TODAY!

d verified them on Yelp, of course. We absolutely loved the style of the photos we saw across the different portfolios. We met with Jonathon via video chat for our initial meeting, and truly loved his energy and passion. We booked the team shortly thereafter and were so excited. From the first email outreach Jonathon was extremely organized and utilized several modern applications/web services to obtain our preferences, schedule and make payments, and to communicate important information. Jonathon was timely and thorough in his responses, often returning our emails within a day. THE BIG DAY On the day of our wedding, the dynamic duo that is Jonathon and Terilyn showed up to the hotel to capture the 'getting ready' portion of our day. While we were getting ready Terilyn went to Tasha's room and Jonathon hung with me and my crew. We hardly noticed they were there. When they needed us to do something they were very polite with their requests and even offered direction at times. One thing we really loved was their flexibility throughout the day. While we tried to stick pretty close to our schedule, the family photo session ran a little long, but both Jonathon and Terilyn were troopers! Jonathon was so sweet and professional. Our guests loved both him and Terilyn. SPECIAL SHOUT OUT! We have to give a special shout out to Terilyn though; after our ceremony Tasha and I ended up staying at the church longer than we had booked our limo, so we sent our wedding party to the reception in our ride and planned to make other arrangements. After our post ceremony photos at the church, Terilyn so graciously offered to drive us in her car to the reception space, and of course we accepted! I got shot gun and Tasha piled her and the dress in the backseat and off we went! SO SWEET! A wedding day can be hectic, so you have to be ready to roll with the punches, and have vendors like Jonathon and Terilyn that are ready and willing to do the same. THE FINAL PACKAGE! One word that sums up Apollo Fotografie's final package, "DETAILS". Our pictures turned out AMAZING! I was super impressed with even the packaging we received our hard drive in, it had a wax seal stamp! We also received a flash drive that looked like an old school key, and a plantable/biodegradable thank you card for booking and working with them. NO Apollo Fotografie, THANK YOU!! IN A NUTSHELL If you want beautiful photos taken by awesome people that could easily be on your guest list, then book Apollo Fotografie TODAY! Love, Mrs + Mrs Easton

ent. We looked through his portfolio of engagement sessions and weddings and they just felt amazing. We knew we had to try and book him immediately. We reached out via email and received a very quick response. We were ecstatic when Jonathon said he and his team were available on our wedding day! We quickly booked his photography services but while looking through the remarkable work they did with creating wedding videos, we decided to book them for videography as well. Our engagement and wedding photos and wedding videos came out beautifully, and captured our special day exactly how we wanted! Working with Jonathon from the start was simple, straight forward and extremely easy. He project managed the entire process from beginning to end and was in constant communication with us. We felt comfortable with him from the initial consultation phone call. He gave plenty of suggestions in terms of locations for our engagement shoot, provided a list of recommended vendors if we were in need of someone for flowers, cake, etc. He truly is an all encompassing San Francisco wedding photographer. He helped us put together a timeline for our wedding day and we stuck to it so we could capture all of the special moments: getting ready, first look, ceremony, family photos, first dance, cake cutting, sunset photoshoot, etc. There’s not a thing that was missed. During our engagement session we got to know Jonathon better and he is just absolutely fun to work with. He captured our personalities through his creative photos and we used the amazing engagement photos for our invitations, seating charts and a special slideshow that I put together for my wife on our wedding day. He brings an energy to his work that just makes the photo shoot exciting and fun. For our special day, we worked with the entire team, Jonathon, Terilyn, Sean and Ross and they were all incredible! They made us feel comfortable every step of the way as they shot video footage and photos for our entire day. It never felt like they were in the way or that we had to go out of the way for them to capture the special moments. Because of their professionalism and creativeness, they knew where they had to be at all times to capture the moments they knew would be special for us. I can highly recommend Jonathon and the wonderful team at Apollo Fotografie to photograph and capture video for your special day. They were a pleasure to work with and now we have wonderful and amazing memories that we will look at over and over and cherish forever.

eally unique experience. I'd like to thank Jonathon, Chantel, Sean & Ross for making our day so magical and being the best in the industry of San Francisco wedding photographer & videographer!

her things going on at once. She helped give us good direction and made us feel comfortable, which was also important because we didn’t have practice with engagement photos. Plus, she also convinced us to take sunset photos in the vineyard, which I was hesitant to do because I didn’t want to take anytime away from the party and I’m really happy we did it. She made it fun and special and we know these photos will always remind us why we had our wedding at Kunde Family Vineyard. So far we’ve had the chance to see a few photos to review and we are even happier than we thought we would be! We cannot wait to see the rest of her work!

d thorough about what to expect such as the timeline, payment scheduled and made the process so easy for my husband and I. We had really no idea what we were doing but Jonathon had questionnaires for us and systems put into place to help us bring our photography experience to life. I love that everything can be done online too it makes it so easy to keep track of. On the actual date of our wedding , we had our two amazing photographers, Brooke and Chantel who are the sweetest and most talented photographers! They were so friendly and sweet and made me feel at ease the whole time even when I was frantic. They definitely went above and beyond and took amazing shots of everyone at our wedding! Hands down the best San Francisco Wedding a photographers! They will also travel too which was great since our wedding was in Berkeley! Our pictures turned out beautiful and captured all of our happy memories! Every time we look through them it brings us back to our magical wedding day/night! You won't regret booking with Apollo Fotographie! They genuinely value you and want to make your experience memorable !

ie because of all the raving reviews we found online. Since they seemed like such a popular company, however, we figured we might end up feeling a bit expendable as clients. After all, tons of other couples wanted to work with them too. But we were very wrong! Our main contact with the company, Jonathon, made us feel like all of his energy was being poured into getting to know us as a couple and making our day exactly what we wanted. He was extremely quick to respond to our questions, and answered everything very thoroughly so that I never needed to follow up for clarification. He was also extremely proactive about contacting us to make sure everything was in order and he knew exactly what we wanted. Communication and payment were both extremely easy. The photographers that were assigned to us were equally fantastic and exceeded all our expectations. Brooke was the primary photographer for both our engagement session and wedding, and Nicola was the secondary photographer at the wedding. Even though my husband and I both feel extremely awkward in front of a camera, Brooke was incredible at giving us direction and making both the engagement session and wedding photos so much fun! We felt completely comfortable with her. In fact, we have said many times that it felt more like we had a friend following us around on our wedding day than another vendor. Which was wonderful considering how much time you spend with the photographer on your wedding day! And the images she took are absolutely gorgeous! She really took the time to get to know us as a couple, which is very evident in our photos. None of them look staged or forced. They capture the true spirit of our relationship. We have only the highest praise to give Apollo Fotografie. We are so grateful for the way they handled every aspect of capturing our special day!

planner had Apollo at the top of her list too! So we went for it and decided to go all out – Engagement & Wedding Photographs, Videography and Photo Booth – although they offered a bunch of options so we could cater as much or as little as we wanted. Jonathon, Wayne, Sean & Eddie are absolutely wonderful! Very easy to get along with and they take the most BEAUTIFUL photos. Jonathon has also organized Apollo seamlessly – Whether it’s what you want from your photos, the VIP moments that must be captured, resources for any and all questions you might have (What should we wear, how much time will we have, where are we meeting…), guidelines of what to do and not to do to make your photos turn out the best and as natural as possible – everything is uploaded to your online account so you can see these resources along with your contracts, any email correspondence you’ve had and make payments (which you will get “gentle” reminder emails about too), even online booking for consultation calls! He’s thought of everything! Jonathon and his team also have a great balance of energy which helps brings you to life for your photos, and yet they can make you feel like they’re almost not there, allowing them to capture the most amazing and intimate moments. Whenever someone asks us, we’re always quick to rave about Apollo! My best friend and maid of honor is also getting married in a few months and guess who she said she just HAD to hire?! That’s right – Jonathon & Apollo! We promise you will not be disappointed!

g throughout all the process, I trust them completely, and would definitely recommend them to anyone I know who is getting married. Our wedding was short, and simple, and as a photographer myself I know I shouldn't have waited till the last minute to think about booking a photographer, but Jonathon went above and beyond to make it happen for us, so for that, we are very thankful!

diately made us feel comfortable. Furthermore, the shots we've seen so far (from both the engagement shoot and the wedding) are incredible. They were able to capture the most wonderful moments that really highlight our personalities and the whole atmosphere of our wedding! Absolutely amazing!

d cold - typical SF weather!). We wanted images with the GG Bridge in the background but the fog was making it difficult. However, Abbie was quick on her feet and took us to alternative locations with the same vibe that had beautiful views of the GGB. Her creativity, fun-loving attitude and do-whatever-it-takes-to-get-the-best-shot mantra made it so easy for us to feel comfortable and confident that we were in the BEST hands. This was only further confirmed the day of our wedding when Abbie and Kate (second shooter) went above and beyond their photography duties and saved the day after numerous mishaps that could've easily ruined our day. We've only seen a few photos from our wedding day, but they're just as magical as our engagement photos. Abbie and Kate are able to capture such diverse emotions and each photo has a unique, artistic perspective to it. I can't WAIT to see the rest of the photos, and I know they're going to be the best keepsake of our wedding. If you're on the fence about booking Apollo, I assure you you won't regret it if you hire these incredibly talented San Francisco wedding photographers.

ing. And the use of surveys to arrange all the details of the wedding is genius! Cuts down on back and forth emails, which is an A+ for me. I have to gush now and talk about how amazing Abbie, our day of photographer, was. She was so patient and easy going while also being diligent and timely with keeping the day on schedule. Every shot she took was utter perfection. I could look at those photos every day. I am not particularly photogenic or comfortable in front of the camera but Abbie made it so easy. She had an assistant with her the day of and I am kicking myself for forgetting her name but she was fantastic as well. The full photo set does take some time to get back to you but be patient! They were 100% worth the wait. I am now currently resisting the urge to plaster the walls of our new apartment with all the photos. Thank you, Apollo Fotografie!

uld have cared less about us. They constantly had their out of office reply up, and they did not take "conference calls" seriously at all. At one point I was told that my make up looked terrible and that I washed out photos. Simply not something you share with a client EVER. Finally, it took over 8 months to receive our wedding album- only because we constantly reminded and asked for it. The only reason they get a second star, is that the photographer that they outsourced for our wedding was very nice.

ay at Kenwood Ranch - organic, outdoor wedding with dinner at wooden farm tables in an orchard complete with an Italian accordionist to break the ice. I even hand dyed all my own runners and clipped olive branches from our orchard at home, I wanted to have it feel really organic. They captured that tone really nicely, and it looks like a Martha Stewart magazine! Had I been warned of how long family shots take I might have opted to nix those - word to future brides if you want time to enjoy your guests =) But I am so very happy with the end result, truly!!

with, offering very affordable wedding photography and video. Jonathon was also extremely friendly during our engagement shoot, and totally understood what we were looking for. I highly recommend working with Apollo Fotografie for any wedding!

k further once we found Apollo Fotografie on the Knot! We contacted them and they followed up with us quickly, which was a great indicator of their superb customer service. Jonathon Dakarai, the Creative Director & Principal Photographer, set up a phone consultation and provided us with a quote based on what WE wanted shortly after the consultation. He wasn’t pushy or overwhelming, and really was a pleasure to talk to! We took advantage of the booking incentive offered and booked an engagement session, one lead wedding photographer, one photographer-in-training (an option suggested by Jonathon because I wanted two photographers, but my husband only wanted one to save on cost, so this option was to appease both of us), one videographer, and one deluxe photo booth. We used our engagement photo session photos for our Save the Dates. They came out beautifully! We knew we made the right choice. Jonathon periodically checked in with us and us with him leading up to the wedding. He is extremely detailed and a perfectionist, just like me! This shows in his photography and communication skills. I had a phone check-in with Jonathon, who was also our lead photographer, and Teralyn, our second photographer, a week before the wedding to review our day-of timeline and address last minute issues, concerns, or requests. The Apollo team showed up early on the big day and did everything we discussed beforehand. Sean was our videographer and Brie ran the photo booth. Jonathon checked in with us throughout the day to make sure we had taken all the photos we wanted. A note to couples-I HIGHLY suggest to show your list of “must have” shots to one or two loved ones before the big day to make sure you haven’t forgotten anything or anyone. There were a couple shots (with my mom and immediately family) that I didn’t think of until after the big day when it was too late to take them. Apollo did a great job with incorporating our butterfly theme into the photo booth props. I wish I had thought of it! They did based on our questionnaire, where we indicated that we were doing a butterfly release at the end of the ceremony. It was awesome! There were caterpillars and butterfly props, butterfly necklaces and even a butterfly catcher! We had a blast and so did our guests. We received the teaser photos within one month of the wedding. They were AMAZING! Apollo honored our request to receive one of our “Thank You” banner photos we took at the wedding in our teaser photos so we could use them for Thank You cards. We received the rest of the photos at around the 3-month mark– they were BEAUTIFUL! We were also given the opportunity to complete a Missing Photos form for any pictures we remembered taking or requested, but did not receive in the download. We used this to request photos of our reception décor that we didn’t receive but requested. We will be ordering prints soon for our home and for our families. We have not yet received the video, but were told it will be ready in about a month. We can’t wait to see it! Everything was perfect! We highly recommend Apollo for your wedding photography, videography, and photo booth needs!

untains in May of 2016. Our photographers were Jonathon and Erin and our videographers were Nico and Ross. They worked extremely well together (unlike hiring photo and video from separate companies) and were enormously helpful and patient with us and our wedding party. Jonathon personally schedules multiple phone calls to make sure he knows exactly what you want your photos to look like and your grand vision of the big day. They make sure to get all of your requested photographs and don’t hesitate to add their artistic input along the way. Most importantly, they were fun to be around and it was clear that they were having fun throughout the day. By the end of the day, it felt like they were part of the wedding rather than just observing from afar. The photos turned out better than we ever dreamed and we will cherish them forever. From a company standpoint, Apollo offers things that were important to us as a couple, such as the option of getting all of the raw images on a hard drive and the flexibility to add on extra hours of photo/video coverage to cover all of the important moments of the day. Apollo Fotografie is, hands down, the best San Francisco wedding photographer and videographer out there.

reviews as a top San Francisco wedding photographer, and we were not disappointed. Victoria and Erin, our onsite photographers, somehow managed to be everywhere necessary during the ceremony and reception, without intruding in any way. They were professional, great to work with, warm and friendly, but most importantly top notch photographers. Importantly, they managed to really “get” us. As a result, the photographs reflect our personalities and values, as well as being amazing images. We will cherish our wedding memories for the rest of our lives, and thanks to Apollo Fotographie, we have stunning physical remembrances.

according to plan. They were very easy to get a hold of, and extremely attentive to our questions and concerns. Communication was impeccable, which was an absolute must for us, and one of the main reasons we booked with them in the first place. Of all the San Francisco wedding photographers we reached out to, Apollo Fotografie seemed to be the most responsive and proactive in helping us through the process. We were married at the beautiful Golden Gate Club in San Francisco, and had the pleasure of working with Abbie as our photographer and Sean as our videographer. We couldn't have been happier with the incredible art they created for us. They did an amazing job scouting out the best locations for our first look, couple portraits and family portraits. We had portrait sessions in several different locations, bringing a beautiful diversity to the photos themselves. Our final edited photos and video were beyond what we expected, and the Apollo Fotografie team was a joy to work with and to be around!

nal and personable -- the two main traits we thought were most important in selecting vendors. Abbie Leigh our photographer was very proactive and aggressive about getting good shots, but also really chill and a fun person to be around. I didn't think about it at the time, but your photographer is with you pretty much your entire wedding day. You want it to be with someone good. And I'm so glad Abbie was the one that went through it all with us! Terilyn ran the photobooth and made it so much fun. People were lining up to take photos. And get this-- after the wedding, I realized that I accidentally left a special hat my friend made with all the props that Terilyn had brought and packed away. I was so devastated when I thought it was lost, but luckily Terilyn found it and shipped it right away. Not only did they do this free of charge, but she packed it in a cute box with a note inside. I'm telling you professional and personal! From beginning to end :) Hire Apollo Fotografie. You won't regret it!

I knew he was the photographer we wanted. We hoped that his easy confidence, willingness to take input, and artistic style extended to his colleagues. We were not disappointed. Alex and Erin’s youthful sensibilities and relaxed demeanors reduced the stress of the wedding bustle. Erin even charmed our camera shy 2-year-old nephew, resulting in beautiful pictures. And no matter what the day threw at them, they were up to the challenge. It rained on our wedding day and the Apollo Fotografie team adapted effortlessly. And when we asked if we could take a group shot of all 100 wedding guests, they began working on finding a ladder and determining the best posing arrangements. My wife and I wanted a mix of traditional wedding photos and pictures that would capture the mood of the wedding. Apollo Fotografie delivered. The pictures we received are a perfect mix of wall-ready, professionally-posed photographs and images that we will cherish forever for capturing the excitement, joy, and fun we and everyone else had at our wedding. We couldn’t be more pleased with our choice and whole-heartedly, and without any reservations, recommend Apollo Fotografie to you for your San Francisco wedding photography needs. You won’t regret it!

ed questions to understand what was important to us in order to get the shots that we truly value, appreciate and will cherish forever. We are a somewhat complicated family. This is a second marriage for both of us. We have kids, dogs, ex-in-laws, extended family, and friends that are like family—lots to keep track of. Our photographers—Alex and Frances clicked away and got tons of shots with exceptional artistic quality and most importantly, real life personality. On top of it, they made it fun! Posing for pictures isn’t something I look forward to, but so many of the posed shots look as natural as the ones that just happened—and were actually fun to take! We weren’t looking for some of the traditional types of photos—like the dress, rings, “first look”, etc. We wanted our guests—and our relationship with them to be what stood out. We got that! We also got some of the traditional photos of the rings, table settings and flowers that we didn’t think we’d want but were happy to have after all—we appreciate that they took these even though we didn’t ask specifically for them. Jonathan, the owner, was available to answer our questions, review the questionnaire we filled out and help us throughout. He responded to phone calls and emails quickly. Alex and Frances were great with our family and our dogs! I would definitely recommend Apollo Fotographie—check them out! They are truly exceptional wedding photographers they put the work in before, during and after to ensure our wedding day memories were captured.

on. From the beginning to the end they made the process very easy. Our day of the wedding photographers, Abbie and Terilyn, made my guests and I feel so comfortable. I am pretty shy and awkward around a camera but they captured so many great pictures of our day. The pictures turned out beautiful, my favorites are the moments they captured that weren't planned. I just can't thank them enough.

great photographer to capture our special day so we could share it later with our family and friends. As we were doing our research we kept finding photographers who just shot the typical boring wedding portraits. We then discovered Jonathon Dakarai of Apollo Fotografie and immediately noticed that his photography was on a whole different level. Very artistic, incredibly beautiful and most of all captured all of the intimate candid moments of a wedding. We knew instantly that he was the photographer for us. The first time I spoke to Jonathon I knew I was in good hands. He was extremely professional, very knowledgeable, detailed oriented and super friendly! After our thorough telephone consultation, I was extremely confident that we made the right choice. The day of our wedding Johnathon arrived early and worked longer for us than we had expected making sure to capture every amazing moment. He was wonderful and made us feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. It was more like spending the day with a good friend rather than posing for photographs. Most importantly our photos turned out incredible and look like they belong on the cover of a magazine. I highly recommend Jonathon Dakarai and Apollo Fotografie as he truly is one of the Best wedding photographers in the San Francisco area. Thanks Jonathon for making our special day even more special! Marisol & Dean

before our big day so that they could capture all the special moments just the way we envisioned. When Erin and Victoria arrived the morning of the wedding, we had already hashed out the details and timelines of the day so I could relax and enjoy myself. They were absolutely wonderful, providing guidance at just the right time and yet letting things unfold organically. Needless to say the photos turned out fantastic! We cannot thank the Apollo Fotografie team enough for preserving our special day with such memorable images. I highly recommend anyone searching for a San Francisco wedding photographer to look no further!

o was great at communication since I would be planning our wedding from states away. A friend who had gotten married a couple of years prior recommended Jonathon and I am so grateful she did. From the first phone call, Jonathon was easy to work with and extremely flexible. He worked hard to get us as close to our initial budget as planned and really went out of his way to be accommodating. On a trip back to the Bay Area, Jonathon worked around our schedule to meet us at the venue and walk through possible photography backgrounds. He was really familiar with the area surrounding the Brazilian Room, had great suggestions, and knew what he was talking about. I was introduced to Erin via email and we were able to touch base over the phone prior to the wedding. On the day of our wedding, Erin and Stavan were wonderful. They were very personable (and particularly patient while we attempted to wrangle my large family into group photos). They got photos of people enjoying themselves and of the little details. Erin was a total sweetheart and had a great sense of humor. Our photos turned out stunning and we couldn't be happier with our experience with Apollo. Jonathon is quick to reply to emails and his whole team is really flexible, communicative, and lovely.

ation with him was super easy via email, text, or phone. The day of our wedding was purely magical and he and his team were able to capture all the important and also intimate moments beautifully. We love all of our wedding photos, videos, and the highlight video he created. We highly recommend Apollo Fotografie and Jonathon for anyone looking for a fun, easy to work with, and professional photographer to artfully capture unforgettable moments.

our lives. They’re 100% committed to delivering these beautiful photos no matter what it takes, very professional in how they work - and not to mention an absolute joy to be around! (Which is essential on the happiest day of your lives!) As I am an artist myself, I wanted a San Francisco Wedding Photographer who understood how to make magical images…. I wouldn’t settle for less- and I got exactly what I hoped for! A lot of photographers can make nice pictures, know how to operate a camera, etc- but Dakarai is a true artist! He makes you look great, and he captures the glorious beauty of your day like nobody else can. No question! It truly takes an artist to capture the essence of someone’s love, family, the attitude of the day and to rally everyone together the way he does. Not to mention to put together an all-star team of other professionals who share in his eye for artistic shots! The result are not your typical “posed” pictures - he captures natural moments that show the true emotional content of the day. People smiling and laughing and being “them!” I love it. He was also very easy and fun to work with before wedding day, and connects very professionally with you as well as the rest of your vendors. We had a few phone meetings to discuss the special most “photo-worthy moments” of our day, he had us make a checklist of all our must have photos, and had us put together a Pinterest board of some of our favorite photos from across the internet- so that he could understand exactly what we were hoping to have in our final photos. However one look at their website tells you that there’s no bad photos, and that he makes everyone look great - so I trusted him from the beginning! Very organized, on-time, involved, interested and passionate about your wedding the same as you are. We are so happy with our experience with the exciting, professional, artistic and joy-filled team at Apollo Fotografie. You’d be a fool not to book them!

with all my guests, and with me, as people started showing up and the nerves set in! Jonathon was with us for most of the day, taking pictures before the ceremony, during, and after, until almost the end of the reception. He captured all the family and friend shots we needed, and we were left with plenty of time for creative, artistic, and romantic shots as well. I didn't realize how lovely they would be until I saw the "teaser" pics. Jonathon has a great eye for a beautiful shot, and we will treasure the photos always. We have some slightly more traditional "wedding portrait" photos, and many creative photographs that capture all the fun and whimsy and translate above and beyond a "wedding photo." I loved that the photos do not look staged, fake, or cliche - he created lovely images that capture the beauty of our location and the excitement and romance of the wedding day. Jonathon was dedicated to getting great shots - always in the background capturing moments without us ever noticing! Jonathon's patience, professionalism, skill, and artistic eye were all deeply appreciated. His photography is highly recommended and I would certainly hire him again.

apher. Jonathon and his team worked tirelessly from the engagement shoot to the first look, ceremony, and reception, to ensure our vision for our engagement session and wedding day were captured. They were so creative and helped a great deal in making sure we had those “perfect” shots. Jonathon and his team were so flexible in working with us to go around San Francisco and get different kinds of pics that would show off the Bay for our travel destination wedding. The day of the wedding could not have felt so seamless when it came to our photos. Working with Jonathon and Erin the day of our wedding, had to be the easiest experience. Of our vendors, we appreciated their planning the day of the most. Their communication and ability to adapt to changes in the timeline was fantastic. There was no moment that was not captured. To make sure we didn’t forget anything, they revisited our pinterest board and "must" list during the day to make sure no key shot was missed and suggested ideas to make sure we took advantage of every awesome spot at our venue! The energy they brought to the event was fantastic. Jonathon was very flexible in making sure that we had the perfect package for the wedding, while keeping our budget in mind. We couldn’t imagine using anyone else! We appreciate everything that Jonathon and his team did. They truly are the best wedding photographer the San Francisco bay area has to offer!

session and wedding day were captured. We enjoyed getting creative with Jonathon during our engagement shoot - he was so flexible in working with us to go around SF and get different kinds of pics that would show off the Bay for our travel destination wedding. We also loved working with him and Erin the day of our wedding - of all our vendors they were tied for our fave with our DJ for being so on top of the planning, having amazing communication with us as to what we wanted and making sure everything was taken care of with no stress to us. No joke - they revisited our pinterest board and "must" list during he day to make sure no key shot was missed and suggested ideas to make sure we took advantage of every awesome spot at our venue! Our bridal party and guests loved their energy throughout the day as well. What we also appreciated was how easy it was to customize our wedding package. Although we wanted to treat ourselves with a great photographer, we were budget conscious like every other couple and it was so easy to work with Apollo Fotografie to customize our package and get exactly what we wanted. The photos all turned out great and we've loved sharing them with our family and friends to relive the best day of our lives. Thank you Jonathon and team for everything!

eaks out about the details, you'll truly appreciate a vendor like Jonathon who is even more detail-oriented than I was when it came to the pictures. We were afraid we wouldn't be able to afford him because of all of his accolades but he made it possible! He had questionnaires for both the engagement session and the day of the wedding to make sure that we got the shots that we really wanted. We set up a Pinterest board for him to review so that he can see our vision, which he totally understood! We had calls before each session to discuss what we wanted and the timeline. He’s really on top of it with communication. My then-fiancé, now-husband, and I are not really comfortable in front of the camera but he made us feel really comfortable for our engagement session. On the day of the wedding, Jonathon and his team just blended right in with our guests. Our bridal party loved Jonathon! I mean, how could you not love a photographer who comes dressed in your wedding colors?! If you're looking for a San Francisco wedding photographer, look no further than Apollo Fotografie!

g season, and sent us photos immediately afterwards. He was a great communicator, very responsive via text/phone/email, and we couldn't be happier with the photos. I would also add that he has a wonderful sense of humor, and is graceful under pressure! His pants had ripped earlier in the day, and he was completely unphased! The show went on without a moment of worry--exactly the sort of person you want by your side on your wedding day. He is a wonderful San Francisco wedding photographer, and I couldn't recommend him more highly.

t getting to know us as a couple, which reflected a lot in the beautiful pictures they took. On the wedding day, they were so on top of it, super energetic, and I couldn’t have imagined anyone better following us around all day. We got our photos back and they were so beautiful!! My husband and I both felt we didn’t even know how Jonathon and his team captured so many great shots (and made us look so good!). We showed them to our entire family too, and have been getting so many compliments on them. Jonathon and his team are also really great as people and I really enjoyed spending time with them, which meant a lot to us for our engagement and on our wedding day. For a San Francisco Wedding Photographer, Apollo Fotografie is as good as they come!

an our search. We screened out a majority of photographers using their online portfolios. Lo and behold, Apollo Fotografie was our top choice. We contacted Jonathon to inquire about pricing. Luckily, there was a special deal at the time so we got an amazing deal which was hard to refuse. We met up with Jonathan and went through the details. Jonathon was so easy to work with which made planning a wedding a little less stressful. We scheduled our engagement photo-session with Jonathon to get a feel of the quality and he did not disappoint. Out photos looks amazing and left us speechless. We knew we had made the right decision. Before our wedding, we were told that Erin and Victoria would be our wedding photographers. Erin and Victoria both were great! I cannot thank them enough for the amazing job that they did. They were very creative at positioning us were we needed to be because we cannot pose for the life of us. We hired a separate camera crew and they coordinated everything so that was one less worry for us. Erin and Victoria captured the moments that we had missed because the wedding happened so fast! Because of Apollo Fotografie, we can relive our happiest day. We would not hesitate to recommending Apollo Fotografie if you are planning a wedding anytime soon.

h Jonathan, we knew we were in good hands. There is a great attention paid to all details of your special day and he was always quick on responding to emails or phone calls. On our wedding day, the entire wedding party (guests included) loved the Apollo staff and thought they did a fabulous job. While you may not even know they are there because they are never in your way, they are wonderful and fun when you have your moments with them, too. They captured everything special...and the pictures are to die for! No one would regret hiring this amazing photographer for their wedding!

ing to travel to sonoma. I decided to call and see if I could work out a special deal that wasn't a standard listed service. I was on a really tight budget and wanted to just get raw footage without the video editing so I could compile my own video since I am a Graphic Designer myself. From the get-go Jonothan was willing to work with me even though he said it wasn't something they usually do. We agreed on a special package of 7 hours of footage with one videographer that could fit my budget. In the days leading up the the wedding I filled out the questioner and I was really specific about a few shots that I wanted the videographer to capture but at first it looked like it was going to be impossible with the single camera. I understood why so I just asked them to do their best. The day of the wedding I was pleasantly surprised to find that 2 videographers showed up!!! Later Jonothan told me he really wanted me to get the shots I asked for and he loved being able to surprise me with the gift. :) As a company, they really went above and beyond all my expectations and this is just one example that shows how awesome Apollo Fotografie is. After I got the footage I had some questions and concerns and Jonothan was really easy to work with. He is a great communicator and really values his clients. This is absolutely the type of business you want to work with when it comes to wedding matters. Now comes the hard part... actually compiling the clips into a video! He even said that if I have questions I can call him and he would be happy to help. I am so glad I chose to work with Apollo for my wedding videos. Thanks guys!

with people. Before our wedding day he took the time to understand who were were as individuals and as a couple. It’s evident in our photos that he really got what was important to us and he captured the visual story that we wanted him to tell. For all of you overwhelmed brides out there, I can’t say enough about how easygoing, sweet and uncomplicated Jonathon was to work with. Although I was a quite a procrastinator when it came to returning his calls and emails, he was always encouraging, patient and gentle with me. Lots of things stressed me out when planning the wedding, but Jonathon was not one of them. The day of the wedding, Jonathon and his photography and videography team were incredible. They were invisible, yet everywhere! They were also efficient, professional and charming. And they were also super adorable :) And I can’t say enough about the quality of the photos and video. I was on the fence about shelling out extra money for a videographer, but having those moving pictures to look back on is truly priceless. In my opinion, Jonathon could price his services far higher than he does, but I’m so thankful that he keeps his prices affordable and modest.

of work we could find in the price range- and so far Jonathon has not disappointed! After my initial contact, Jonathon facilitated several phone calls and sit down meetings to get to know my fiance and I and hear about our vision for the photography. He absolutely went above and beyond for our engagement shoot! We couldn't have been happier with his consultation leading up to the shoot, as he took what we had in mind but put his professional spin on it. He was insturmental in helping choose the locations, color schemes, props, wardrobe, etc. and even put us in contact with a fabulous coordinator/stylist who was so impressive at the shoot, we hired her for the wedding! My fiance felt a little uncomfortable at first, but Jonathon knew just how to warm us up and get us feeling like ourselves despite the lavish photoshoot going on around us. Our engagement photos are more beautiful than we ever could have imagined and we can't wait to work with him for the wedding! ~Lauren, bride

riginal photos from her. I lost confidence that I would be able to get my album through her. After nearly 7 months, I finally got the originals but I now needed to get an album. I found Jonathon through an internet search but after our first phone call, I knew I found the person who would be able to take the photos and create the story to capture the specialness of my wedding. Jonathon took the time to get to know me and the vision we created for the event and came up with a plan to capture the essence of the day. After I selected the best 200 photos, Jonathon put together an initial story of the day. The first draft was beautiful but after we added some additional photos that I could not leave out of the album, the final version was exactly what I imagined. The album that Jonathon created is a perfect representation of the best day of my life and it will be the lifetime heirloom I always wanted. Jonathon was so easy to work with and he always emphasized that he wanted to make the album perfect for me. The album is a perfect blend of the elegance of our day in a modern style. I can't thank Jonathon enough for creating my wedding album!

of my groom and his guys. We were really happy with the final photos that we received and would recommend Jonathon and Apollo for wedding photography.

os and our wedding photos. We wanted to take our engagement pictures at the AT&T Park in San Francisco and he made our engagement shoot possible. We had such a great time doing it and loved the pictures. We had our wedding at a winery in April of this year and on our wedding day Jonathon catered to us in an extremely humble and professional fashion. It rained on our wedding day and Jonathon showed up wearing a bright yellow button up shirt and said “I am your sunshine today”. He is just always so optimistic and always made us feel so comfortable. He captured our first look and the ceremony photos in such a romantically beautiful way. He is so creative and we couldn’t have been happier with the outcome of our photos. I couldn’t have pictured working with another photographer. I recommend Jonathon at Apollo Fotografie for any couple that is looking to have such artistic and exceptional memories from their wedding day.

ould afford his beautiful services but when he asked my budget, he MADE it work some how. Before he came to the wedding, he was busy sending us “get to know you” surveys so he’d have a better feel for the kind of people my fiance and I were. He arrived on time to my hotel and was busy clicking away the most beautiful photos I’ve ever seen. My girlfriends commented on how funny he was and also how professional. My friend that just got married actually said “Man, I wish you would have let me in on the Jonathan secret you were keeping, he’s amazing!”. He scoped out the hotel and led my family and I on the most beautiful scenic walk around taking pictures the whole time. My maid of honor clicked with him right away and they were going around having a great time while she fluffed my dress and he just snapped away. We then ventured to the reception site and I never saw him again... and I mean this in a good way. I was in my own little “bride” world and he never interfered, never was in anyones face, and everyone said he was just amazing. I only know he was everywhere I was, and at all the right times because I’ve seen him in other pictures that my friends took with their iphones. He recently sent me some “teasers” and I know exactly why they are called that now. THE MOST gorgeous photos I’ve ever seen. My husband doesn’t usually like the way he looks in pictures but he “stole” one of the pictures the second he saw it and made it his FB profile picture. I almost want to get married all over again JUST so I can hire Jonathon to take the pictures. I haven’t got them all back yet, but the 11 I do have are just amazing. I have already recommended him to a friend of mine getting married and I will continue to do so when anyone needs a photographer for any reason at all. If you want professional, beyond talented, and a truly great guy, Jonathon Dakarai owner of Apollo Fotografie has my vote all the way!

nathan provided and the quality of our pictures! Our first interaction with Jonathan was planning out our engagement photo shoot and he really opened up our eyes to the possibilities of doing something really fun and creative that still felt authentically about us. We managed to do a two location photo shoot, the first on a hiking trail in formal wear - gorgeous! - and the other wandering through our neighborhood in the Mission. Throughout Jonathon made us feel very at ease, even with the awkward 'now kiss!' photos. The results were beautiful - creative and fun, where we were obviously relaxed and enjoying being with each other. For the wedding, we didn't realize how crucial Jonathon and his team would be in getting and keeping the day on schedule, on top of making sure we had a beautiful pictures of the whole day. We ended up relying on Jonathon's team to coordinate between my side and my husband's side of the wedding to make sure we were all on our way to the venue on time, situated for our 'first look' to be a surprise and otherwise staying relatively on schedule. As far as the pictures at the wedding, the team took advantage of every fun opportunity that came up (e.g. peacocks wandering onto the ceremony site) and at the same time had put a lot of thought and planning in the pictures we needed to take. We discussed how fun having a bunch of frames would be for our photo booth, and magically we had a dozen beautiful frames of all different sizes that we used for our wedding party pictures and were then hung up as part of the setting for our photo booth. The photo booth itself was a hit - fun, quirky, and definitely not your average photo booth. These guys know how to keep it classy! We've only seen our teaser set of pictures from the wedding, but from that and the engagement photos I can say I would high recommend Jonathon and Apollo Fotografie to anyone looking for that great combination of beautiful artistry and the logistics to make your worry-free on your wedding day!

little details for our ceremony and reception. About a couple of weeks before our big day, Jonathon sent us a nicely organized spreadsheet so we could tell him beforehand who we absolutely needed to take photos with on the day of. Also included in this list was shot descriptions (i.e. cake cutting, bouquet tossing, etc). It was so great and reassuring to know that he was organized, was also a perfectionist, and knew exactly what to do to make sure we wouldn’t miss a thing. After the wedding, Jonathon was very responsive to our emails and very good at setting and meeting expectations with regard to timing and delivery of the photos. Not surprisingly, they were nothing short of amazing. Jonathon even took great shots of our puppy Rottweiler who was our ring-bearer in the ceremony (which is not an easy task because she is normally so squirmy!) Jonathon did a great job editing our photos and the composition and colors were breathtaking. If you are looking for a photographer who really cares, pays attention to detail, and has exquisite taste and talent, Jonathon is your guy!

ts and at the reception later on. The bride and groom sent us all the teaser photos that Apollo sent them and to be honest I'm upset we didn't hire them for my own wedding. Hire these photographers -- they make you look absolutely phenomenal!

t have been any sweeter:). On my wedding day in September of 2013, I could have not been any happier with Appollo Fotografie. I had two photographers; both who were great to work with. They don't miss a beat. Prior to the wedding, I told them which pictures I wanted and they made sure I had all of my picture requests fulfilled. You wouldn't of even known they were there stalking my every moment - lol. They were both very nice, worked hard, and smiled. That may sound simple to some, but I don't take that for granted...I was a bridesmaid in a previous wedding and the photographer was pushy and never smiled. I can assure you that Appollo Fotografie photographers are professional! In addition, the Appollo Fotografie photographers know their angles, they know lighting and they truly have a special eye to find even the smallest of details. Lastly, the pictures turn out amazing! They clearly know what they are doing. My pictures turned out like pieces of art! I want to go crazy and frame fifty pictures! Don't think twice-Book Appollo Fotografie! The people and their work won't disappoint. As a bride, it's rare that a vendor will surpass expectations. I am happy to report they did.

y speak for themselves. The most important part of any wedding is the pictures-EVERYONE would say that to me while I was planning!!! Talk about pressure- and all my family wanted was pictures. Pictures: pictures of my grandfather in his tux and my Mom’s beautiful Burgundy dress that we cried over when she found it. And my lovely Step dad Joe’s Beaver top hat and tails-Mr. Peanut outfit. I really wanted photos that I could look back on when I am old and crotchety and think how young, crazy and happy we were at the wedding… The reason you should hire Jonathon Dakarai: 1. He genuinely wants you to be happy with every photo. 2. He makes you look GOOD! If you are bride getting ready for her wedding you know what I mean. 2. He knows all the details to take the perfect picture. 3. He’s so friendly and upbeat- he feels like another one of your guests. 4. He really listens to ALL of your ideas and will work with you to get exactly what you want. 5. He is so talented that you will get the pictures that you can’t even think of! Most importantly for me was that Jonathon had my best interest in mind the entire time. When your wedding day comes and you are completely brain dead and trying to finish up all the last minute details- you want a great photographer on your side. Jonathon was all that I could have wanted and more. He got along with the ladies and the groomsmen and totally hit it off my parents instantly. I must point out too- not that I have not all ready gushed enough. =)- Jonathon went above and beyond after the photo-shoot engagement to make sure that I was truly happy with every photo and the overall feeling of the pictures. He felt that it was very important that he capture every detail the way that I wanted it to be captured. I admire his work ethic so much and he proved that I could trust him with my every concern. Lastly, my mom and step dad Joe were such a big part of the wedding and Jonathon really went out of his way to capture pictures of them. I loved that he noticed what was important to me. Jonathon- I will be having babies- not too soon-and I will be back to trust these pictures to you because you are the best and I would only have faith in your talented eye.

have FUN for the day that everyone had told me i would just be too nervous to notice what was happening. He held the perfect balance of professional and friendly, and while we were totally overwhelmed with a thousand other tiny details, Dakarai showed us that he had the pictures totally under control and all we had to do was come up with some groups of friends and family we wanted specific shots with, so everything would be effortless on the big day. When we got our pictures, we were just blown away. Honestly my wife cried. and kept crying, as we scrolled through each one, remembering those moments, that yes, did seem to happen in a blink, the pictures we have now bring us right back there to those moments. Its been a while since our wedding now, and these pictures just are not getting old. Any time we need a boost, or just want to remember that awesome day we have these pictures that take us right there into the woods, with all the excitement and craziness. Dakarai is not just an artist with a camera, he is an artist with a heart and a joy that lights up the space he is in. I'm so grateful he has followed his passion to doing this work because he brought more to my wedding than just incredible unforgettable fotos, he brought his awesome refreshing personality that made everyone feel right at home. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

age and Jonathon insisted it was an important part of the process. I thought it would be nerve wracking and awkward because I’m not a fan of being the center of attention. In the end it was a ton of fun and my fiancé and I loved the pictures. We even ended up printing one and using another as our “thank you” card. They were great. Jonathon and his assistant Brian were both at the wedding exactly on time to meet everyone for pictures before the ceremony. We took a ton and they all came out great. I loved that the photos do not look staged, fake or cliché – Jonathon and Brian created exquisite images that capture the beauty of our location (The Legion of Honor in SF) and the exhilaration and romance of our big day. After the wedding day, Jonathon did a tremendous and prompt (under a month) job editing the photos. Jonathon's professionalism, talent, and artistic eye were all genuinely appreciated. Everyone who has seen the wedding pictures loves the photos. I highly recommend Apollo Fotografie.

e're willing to walk around Anaheim for pictures and even added a Disney touch to our wedding book! Thank you for the wonderful photos!!! I would definitely use them again!!

of the pictures. My husband and I didn't want conventional posed pictures,and Dakarai and Brian both understood that. Our engagement session with Brian was really fun, and we loved trekking around the city taking photos. Brian made us feel right at ease and was super mellow and easy going. For our wedding, Dakarai met with us about 6 weeks prior to the event, and we talked extensively about what was important for our wedding, and for our pictures. We talked about specific shots that we wanted, and also just a general feel for the day. We also went through our engagement pictures to see what we liked and didn't like. I really appreciated his open mind, and he did not take critiques of photos as criticism. On the contrary, he wanted to know our thoughts and opinions so that he could make necessary adjustments for the wedding shots. Our wedding day could not have been more magical. Having Dakarai there to take our photos before, during, and after the wedding was perfect. He is so friendly and really helped me enjoy the moment. It truly felt like he enjoyed what he was doing, have having done so many weddings before, he was a good "expert" as far as how to stay calm and just enjoy the moment. I absolutely loved our pictures. He captured the love and emotion and magic I felt, and also helped me look my best. Our pictures have lots of charm and playfulness that are direct reflection of my relationship with my husband and with my wedding party. We wanted him to take creative license and he did, and we had our whole wedding party playing "red light green light" in the grass before our wedding. It was so much fun and those pictures are some of my favorite. I think by picking Apollo, you will have someone who will make great decisions in the moment, given the surroundings and your personality. I strongly recommend Apollo Fotographie!

yles. We narrowed it down to a few choices but after we both had a chance to speak with Jonathon we were sure which way we wanted to go. He was a big help in deciding on what services we needed and actually recommended that we did not need an additional photographer due to the size of our wedding. The day of the wedding Jonathon was great to work with and was able to blend into our group and catch some amazing moments that we would have never been able to see ourselves. He also set up some great staged photo's including our first look which he captured amazingly. After the wedding the blog preview he did was up quickly and the pictures were amazing. The final pics followed soon after and they were even better. We did have a few that we wanted slight alterations to and he was able to make that happen with no problems. All in all Apollo Fotografie provided everything we could have asked for in our wedding photographer. Jonathon took amazing pictures and was attentive to all our requests during and after our special day. I would definitely recommend using them for your upcoming photography needs.

within our budget, to coming up with an engagement shoot concept, and finally actually working our wedding. He was good with our guests and our other vendors, and the photos came out beautiful! We just approved the proofs for our book, so we're anxiously awaiting that now! You'll be very happy with Apollo Fotografie!

In the end, we cannot say enough good things about Dakarai and his brother. They captured the essence of my daughter and her high school sweetheart in every detail of their work, from consultation, to site planning for engagement photos, to pre- and post-ceremony photos. Dakarai took the time to really get to know the couple and made sure he got out of them what THEY envisioned, and then did so much more. He has a keen photographic eye, an unending amount of creativity, an artsy flair, a fun personality from the way he and his brother dress for the occasion to the way they interact with guests, and an amazing sense of how to photo document your special story. The wedding book he designed is a precious treasure, and we have the most stunning memories of the perfect day. Being parents hosting the wedding party, you do a lot of talking with guests and don't get to experience every detail. Going through the hundreds of photos was an incredible way to experience the things I never saw ... but our photographers did! We honestly feel like we have unique photographs by two people who were just as much special guests at our wedding as our family and long-time friends. We truly hated to see it come to an end. Dakarai and his brother were an absolute pleasure to work with. We felt they were genuinely engaged in OUR wedding--nothing routine or canned about them! We would highly recommend Apollo Fotografie. Not only are they worth every penny and so much more, but you can trust your special day to them. That, alone, is worth it all.

e. He worked around his schedule to accommodate one of the only weekends my husband was in town for engagement photos, which was so amazing. We traversed San Francisco and took a TON of different shots in various locations. He has a true eye for light- it's really amazing. Instead of posing us like many standard photographers do, he had us "be us," which made the pictures even more precious and candid. He was flexibility with our different "asks," and our openness to his unique style made it a wonderful engagement shoot experience. For our wedding, we had the pleasure of having the best brother duo ever- Dakarai and Brian. Both had such amazing energy that was truly contagious. They had an eye for incredible shots in all the special moments. And we had a BIG bridal party. They captured the true joy that we felt in every picture. And they weren't afraid to join the party on the dance floor to get some amazing candid pictures. They dealt with some pretty tough lighting with the wedding being indoors in February. It got dark quickly, so they got creative. Brian flashed the lights of his camera to give Dakarai enough back lighting to get the shot. Who does that?! So creative. And by the way, they are incredibly priced. I did my research, knew what style I wanted, and knew it was going to be hard to find a reasonably priced vendor. I'd venture to say the quality of their work and professionalism are worth double what they charge. At the end of the day, Dakarai wanted to tell a story beyond the pictures, and we loved that. Our wedding book truly told the story of the set-up, the story of the gorgeous wedding and the story of our love. We are SO happy we were able to get a picture with them at our wedding, because they truly became friends to us. Dakarai continues to check in to see how we're doing in all our world travels with the Military. We could not have been more pleased with our photos, the professionalism and the friendship. Thank you both!

the box with our engagement and wedding photos. Before I met DaKarai, I had little interest in taking engagement photos, as I didn’t really understand the point. But he reassured me that it would be great practice for the wedding, and a fun creative outlet. And boy was he right – the photos turned out amazing, and we still get compliments on the engagement photos. The wedding photos were equally impressive. DaKarai has a great energy, and I immediately felt comfortable with him. He was very calm and reassuring at both photo shoots, and this was especially appreciated the day of the wedding. He and his partner Simka arrived on time and were very professional at the wedding. The prices were also very reasonable compared to other photographers, and our package included the JPEG files so we can print as many copies of the photos as we like. My one piece of advice for anyone working with DaKarai is to be patient with getting your photos back. He is an experienced photographer, and he clearly spends a great amount of time going through each photo, choosing and editing the best pictures from the shoot. If, like me, you are planning to use some of your wedding photos for holiday cards and gifts, I recommend asking for a small sample of the best photos before all the photos are ready. I also found DaKarai to be very casual when it came to confirming appointments and communicating in general. Just check in regularly, to make sure you are on the same page, and learn to appreciate his laid-back vibe, as you will be grateful for it on your wedding day!

ts and also to blend into the background to capture candid moments without being noticed. When I first started planning my super intimate wedding, I was a little worried that having a stranger for a photographer would be awkward in such a small group, but my fears were quickly dispelled. In the end, he became a friend as well as a photographer and I was so happy to share my day with him.

e. Here's how it went: Engagement shoot: Dakarai was full of ideas for how to make our shoot both unique but most importantly representative of us and of our relationship. Our shoot took us around Dolores Park, our neighborhood in San Francisco, to a designer car lot an hour away, and to the Marin Headlands. Throughout, Dakarai had us telling each other stories, laughing, and getting comfortable with him. While the idea for the shot initially pushed us out of our comfort zone, the photos are stunning and the day-long shoot was a blast. The themed shoot (for 1/3 of the time) captured our energy really well. It was a great way to connect with my now-husband during the chaos of wedding planning Day-of photos: Dakarai and his second photographer got beautiful shots that again captured our day itself without being at all intrusive. I felt as though he was a guiding force through the day--someone I could count on to help keep me on track, to be real with me, and to check in with emotionally as I was getting ready. We got shots in a field, beautiful family shots, and candids that are better than I could have hoped. We also had videography and a photo booth, which were great additions to the wedding. Photo website: We have roughly 650 photos which are easy to navigate and order. From our research, this was one of the best deals for the price in terms of the number of aspects we got. He listened to our style interests in terms of what we wanted (no old timey photos or overly saturated prints, for example) and adapted seamlessly. My only criticism was that the engagement photos took a while to get to us via the website (maybe 6-7 weeks?), though I suspect that was due to the careful editing each one received. The complete wedding photo link came to us about 5 weeks post-wedding. Prompt in replying to emails, professional, and above all, caring and genuine people who love the art that they make. This was one of our favorite vendors.

h absolutely beautiful photos. From the moment we met with Brian, we knew right away that we were going to choose Apollo Fotografie -- he had an incredibly positive energy and a passion for photography that helped us develop an instant rapport with him. It was clear from the very beginning that he would do everything in his power to make our wedding day special, and to beautifully capture all those precious moments for us to cherish for the rest of our lives. He made a strong effort to not just understand what types of photos we were most interested in, but also to get to know our unique personalities to help guide their work as well. And on top of all that, he even went out of his way to accommodate our desire to have a “photo booth” for our wedding, and put together a whole custom setup (with a computer program, printer, etc.) for us to create that fun experience for our friends and family -- saving us the hassle and costs of having to work with another vendor to rent a photo booth for the event. On our wedding day, Brian and Dakarai did a phenomenal job at capturing the most important moments of our wedding without compromising them for our family and friends. In the past we have been to many weddings where the photographers were extremely intrusive -- as guest we could barely see the bride and groom because the photographer is standing in the middle of the aisle trying to get the perfect shot. Brian and Dakarai were more than just photographers, it was as if they were part of our family -- and seemed as joyous as any of our guests to be a part of our special day. For example, one of our fondest memories is when Dakarai was on the dance floor with us all, doing the electric slide as he captured some pretty awesome candid photos of everyone on the dance floor!! Needless to say, words cannot express how lucky we feel to have found Brian and Dakarai to shoot our wedding. Our photos turned out AMAZING, and they were just great great people to work with. We highly recommend them -- you will not be disappointed!!

y heart just leaped with joy. When my husband and I first met Dakarai, he was very excited to show his work and emphasized that he would not be just any other vendor, but someone who truly cared about capturing our special day in the best way possible. Our engagement photos were spectacular so I knew we were in for some great wedding photos. To this day I still get compliments on my wedding photos and I have Dakarai to thank for that. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for special, quirky, and fun photos. I will always have such wonderful memories thanks to Dakarai!

big and small. Upon our first meeting with him, we felt an immediate, easy bond. We shared our vision and got a feel for his style and flavor. We enjoyed working with him from start to finish, and recommend him highly. His photography packages are very reasonable in today's marketplace and what we received was such a visually beautiful story of our wedding day. For that we can't thank him enough. What a gift! He's a true talent.

en asked what "our colors" were, so he could dress to fit in. Incredibly fun and creative people! I recommended Apollo to a friend of mine, and so saw the team again at her wedding in Santa Barbara where they did the traditional wedding shots but also had a photo booth with silly props that was a great addition to the reception.

ic of the environment, our guests, our family, and the events of the day. DaKarai & Brian are MASTERS of their art and blended in with the guests seamlessly throughout the day. i cannot recommend Apollo Fotografie enough .. you will not be disappointed! *****