Duy Ho Photography

Duy photographed both our engagement session and our wedding. He has a great eye for detail and knows all the good photo spots around San Francisco and the bay (specifically City Hall and Battery Cranston). We were happy with how our engagement shoot went and used all those photos for our website and invitation. For our wedding at Chabot, Duy took some really great shots of the planetarium ceremony and in the surrounding redwoods. He also let one of our family friends tag along to learn all the best angles and techniques. Duy returned our all of our photos within a couple weeks and communicated with us extensively throughout the process to make sure we were comfortable. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him for any occasion.

I can't thank Duy enough for capturing all the joy we experienced at our wedding. His editorial style is creative and timeless, and no moment was missed. He made an incredibly camera-shy person like myself very comfortable. He is so professional and easygoing, and his creative style is unmatched.

Do you want a professional? Do you want creative and unique photos that capture special moments? Do you want to feel at ease on your wedding day? If "yes," choose Duy!! My husband and I had a blast working with Duy. Leading up to our wedding, Duy was communicative and answered all our questions. He offered great ideas for photoshoot locations, and on the day of the wedding, offered his advice on whether a certain location made sense or not. We received some teasers, and we are in LOVE with them! Duy captured all the emotions felt throughout the day. A colleague of mine told me she had chills up her arm because the photos were just so real, and that they didn't feel staged or fake. I am so happy we chose to work with Duy, especially after having a poor experience with our engagement photographer. Duy has good energy and just feel so calm in his presence. Plus, we had lots of fun! Thank you, Duy for laughing with us and creating lasting memories. We are so happy to have crossed paths!

We are so, so, SO happy we chose Duy as our wedding photographer! We were looking for cinematic, emotional, beautiful images, and boy oh boy did he deliver. He made us feel super comfortable in front of the camera, and captured our personalities perfectly. He has an amazing eye, not just for composition of a frame but for capturing the emotion of the day as well. He also really paid attention to the things that were important to us on our wedding day. For example, we had four 90+ year-olds (one was 99!) at the wedding, and it was very important to us to have great photos of our elders at the wedding. Duy captured some really beautiful images of our grandparents that we will cherish forever, in addition to serving us some absolutely FIRE couples portraits/candids of our guests/etc. He also brought on a second shooter for part of the day who absolutely crushed her shots, too. Duy is also wonderful to work with on the day – he brings an energy that is professional, calming, fun and positive. We had a blast with him. Also, he delivered our sneaks SO FAST?!?! I was amazed. And our full gallery arrived sooner than expected, too. We were super impressed. If you’re looking for a luxury-style photographer to deliver incredibly high-end images in addition to being a fun, positive collaborator, look no farther than Duy! Wish we could relive the day but are SO happy we have these stunning, Vogue-quality images to look back on forever!!

Can’t describe with words the absolute jaw drop me all of us had when we browsed through Duy's photos. I would recommend him any time to all of our friends. Both his black/white and color photos capture the moment/event perfectly . He has been thougroughly professional and accomodated all of our requests. Just close your eyes and pick him as your photographer!!

Duy Ho's photography beautifully encapsulated the essence of our intimate Halloween wedding ceremony at San Francisco City Hall. His ability to capture the authenticity of the moment was truly remarkable. Each photograph felt like a window into the emotions and atmosphere of the day, preserving every laugh, every tear, and every loving glance with precision and care. Duy's professionalism was evident from our initial consultation to the final delivery of our photos. He approached our special day with a keen eye for detail and an artistic flair that elevated each image into a work of art. His dedication to ensuring that every important aspect of the day was captured authentically was evident in his unwavering commitment and flexibility throughout the event. Despite the intricacies of capturing a Halloween wedding in such a historic venue, Duy ensured that we received our photos promptly, allowing us to relive the magic of our day almost immediately. His willingness to go above and beyond to accommodate our requests and his commitment to delivering exceptional results make him an outstanding choice for any couple seeking a wedding photographer who can truly capture the heart and soul of their special day. We are endlessly grateful to Duy for providing us with memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. He is truly so fun, so professional, so kind, and really the perfect photographer to share your special day with!! HES THE BEST!

Duy was amazing through every part of our wedding. We did an engagement photo session and Duy immediately put us at ease. Throughout the session he gave great instructions which lead to amazing photos. He also is funny, calm, and overall a great person to be around. After our engagement photo session, we were even more excited to work with him on the day of our wedding. On the day of our wedding, Duy was professional, punctual, and kept everything on track. He was amazing at completing family photos quickly and in an organized fashion to allow us to enjoy our cocktail hour. Duy really captured the emotions and energy of our wedding ceremony and reception. The action shots on the dance floor he captured are truly photos we will look back on for many years to come. Overall, we could not say better things about Duy. His moody, storytelling style is breathtaking. Hire him! We will continue to suggest him as a photographer to any of our friends/family that are planning to get married!

Everyone can claim to be a photographer now, especially since we all carry a camera around via our smartphones. But not everyone can claim to be a good photographer or has an eye for detail which Duy Ho definitely has. If you are an avid reader of the NYTimes wedding section, which I have been for years, there is a certain style of photography that catches your eye - they are subtle, but magical, ie..couple sneaking glances at one another, a teary eyed father-of-the-bride, a nervous ring bearer, etc…- Duy Ho’s photographs embody that style. I have been in advertising and marketing in SF, NY and LA for close to 30 years and have a strong appreciation and pretty high standards for creative work. So when it came to hiring a photographer for our wedding, I took the task of finding a good photographer very seriously. I scoured through tons of wedding photographers' portfolios in the Bay Area and can honestly say, there isn’t even a close second. So when Duy told me he was available for our September 29th wedding, I didn’t even hesitate to book him and sure enough, my instincts were right, he was amazing. We have shared our wedding photos with many of our friends and family and they all have said the same thing about Duy’s photographs. They all love the small details, the lighting quality and how he was able to capture emotions in his journalistic photos. We've had people tell us our photos could be on the cover of a magazine and two people, one a New Yorker, told us our wedding photos belong in the NYTimes. Aside from his eye for detail, he was also a joy to work with. He was professional from beginning to end. We had two meetings with him prior to our wedding. The first one was to go over what to expect from him and the second meeting was to go over the wedding timeline and what types of photos we would like him to capture, besides the journalistic ones, any formal portraits or anything that would be important on that day. You can tell a lot about his work not just by looking at his portfolio, but also his instagram posts. He seems to keep it pretty current, so you can get a good idea of lighting quality based on the time of year the wedding is taking place. It is obvious he takes pride in his work and is truly passionate about it. I couldn’t recommend Duy enough. And yes, I will be submitting our love story to the NYTimes, especially since we have a large amount of amazing photos to choose from, thanks to Duy.

Duy did such an incredible job photographing our wedding. From the first meeting throughout the wedding day itself and finally to receiving our photos, we had a wonderful experience working with him. He made everything easy for us and he was really sensitive about family dynamics. His photographs are absolutely beautiful. I am so glad we chose him to work with for the most important day of our lives.

Duy photographed my August 2023 wedding, and his artistic sense and professionalism were phenomenal! Initially, his portfolio stood out to me due to his excellent composition and editing style. Compared to a lot of other "photographers" out there, Duy has full mastery over the fundamentals – from how he frames his subjects, to his usage of space, the stories that the photos tell, and more. He doesn't take weird photos of the bride's behind or random photos with no space above one's head; his photos all make you look and feel good! :) His editing style is also very natural – no over saturated colors, no fake noir style graininess – so your wedding will preserved exactly as it was. During the planning phase, he was very proactive in reaching out to us and going through all the details of our schedule – enumerating all the formal portraits, when each portrait session would happen, what events needed to be documented when, etc. The day of, everything was executed as planned. He was always there when things were happening, never intrusive but always ready. So in summary, Duy takes wonderful photos, is very professional, and you should totally book him :)

Duy Ho is hands-down the best wedding photographer! He captured our day perfectly, from super special moments like our first look and ceremony, to the details throughout the venue, to the priceless candid photos of our nearest and dearest having fun and dancing the night away. We actually connected with Duy before hiring him when we were deciding between two venues in San Francisco and saw that Duy had photographed weddings at both. He was super responsive and gave us objective and helpful information to consider, which really helped us to make a decision. After choosing our venue, we were thrilled to see Duy on the preferred vendor list. Of course, we did our due diligence by chatting with all of the other preferred photographers, but Duy stood out to us on an artistic, professional, and personal level. We love his style of photography and wanted to work with a photographer who was already familiar with our venue. We also preferred working with an individual photographer, rather than with a larger company, to have that personal touch, and Duy made us feel heard and like we would be well-taken care of.  Everything was smooth sailing once we hired Duy. He continued to be lightning-quick to answer our millions of questions. As we were finalizing our day-of timeline, Duy was very open to our ideas and also provided extremely helpful feedback and suggestions to make our timeline as efficient and easy as possible. For example, my husband and I both wanted portraits of our extended families, which are large (like, 20+ people on each of our parents' sides), in addition to the wedding party and immediate family portraits (also not small). Given our venue's very strict time and space constraints, Duy helped us brainstorm different scenarios to make sure that we got all of those shots. Duy absolutely nailed it, thanks to a lot of flexibility and creative maneuvering on his part. Additionally, Duy's calm demeanor helped us to relax and really enjoy every moment of the day. My husband and I have been swooning over all of our wedding photos and it has been so much fun sharing them with our family and friends. I think we will all be looking and relooking at these photos for a long time, thanks to Duy!

We hired Duy for our wedding reception. He was an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish. He was more than willing to have zoom meetings with us prior to the event to go over all the details and any questions we might have. During the event he made us both feel very comfortable. There were no awkward couples poses. Everything was very natural and relaxed. During the reception Duy worked seamlessly with the guests and other vendors and captured some great candid pictures that we will treasure for a lifetime. We received our pictures while on our honeymoon so it was perfect timing. The couples portraits were beautiful and I felt Duy really did capture the whole reception just the way I want to be able to look back on it.

We were initially impressed by Duy’s aesthetic and style from looking at the examples of his work on his website. He is experienced and knows exactly what he is doing, fading into the background to get his shots. He captured so many wonderful small moments during the preparation and the important moments during the ceremony, as well as posed shots. He made the most of the setting, knowing exactly how to position us to get the nicest shots. Duy provided photos that truly captured the most important parts of our elopement and our family. He is a lovely person with a nice energy we were happy to have with us on our special day. We would definitely recommend him!

Duy is a true artist and professional. When we met Duy, we knew he had to photograph our wedding. When we originally saw Duy’s website and Instagram, we were in awe of his style, and the amount of stunning shots he had – both candid and posed. He is personable and a great listener – Duy took into account concerns we had with our large bridal party size, switching locations a number of times and other ever changing elements and navigated them all seamlessly. On the day of the wedding, we also observed how much of a calming presence he is as well. While the most exciting day, there were still many stressors, and Duy had such a cool, calm, yet commanding approach to everything, leaving the rest of us feeling completely taken care of. His approach is unobtrusive, methodical and produces stunning photos. While many photographers can capture the moments as they happen, Duy has the ability to capture much more. He has the unique ability to capture the full essence of the moments on camera. When he delivered us all the photos from our wedding day, my husband and I were shocked at how beautiful each and every photo was. Everyone who has seen our photos agrees - Duy is truly gifted. Don’t second guess booking Duy, you will not regret it!!

Duy went above and beyond for our wedding was a pleasure to work with! We’re very pleased with the incredible photos he captured for us.

Duy Ho photographed our wedding in October and we couldn’t be happier with the results! He provided way more photos than we even expected, in addition to so much great footage with our video add-on. He is also really skilled at editing and was able to deliver our photos and vidoes to us before Thanksgiving. We were on the fence about adding the videography portion, but now I’m so glad we did. Our families loved looking through the photos and watching the highlight video when we got together. Duy really understands angles and lighting to get the best shot. Our favorite part about Duy’s work is that he not only captures all of the classic staple moments of the wedding, but also the candid little moments that we may have overlooked or been too busy to notice on our wedding day. We loved all of the *truly* candid moments he was able to memorialize to help us remember different aspects of our special day. If you’re looking for a photographer who can take the kind of photos that you’ll look back on years from now and truly remember how you FELT that day, Duy is the one.

As a groom, I was very unfamiliar with the world of wedding photography. My wife and I reviewed close to a dozen portfolios of photographers in the Bay Area, and every one had something missing. Some were too expensive, some didn’t have the eye we were looking for, and others didn’t even respond to our inquiries. As we were beginning to get worried about finding a photographer, we came across Duy’s website and were instantly captivated. His work had an authenticity about it that we hadn’t seen with other vendors, so we knew we had to talk to him. It was the best decision we made for our wedding. Duy spent 3 hours with us in downtown San Francisco doing an engagement shoot, which was key to getting us comfortable with his style and being photographed generally. We felt immensely at ease and very “in the moment” — we had locations in mind but the shots and poses were spontaneous, dictated by the conditions and our chemistry. For the wedding, Duy and his assistant were consummate professionals. They coordinated with our wedding planner and other vendors, kept on schedule (timelines are crucial!), and captured our day perfectly. We never felt rushed or overly produced, but his experience and attention to detail were evident that day. The shots turned out better than I could have imagined, and were truly unique to who my wife and I are as a couple. I recommend Duy to all my friends who are looking for a photographer, and make the same recommendation to whoever is reading this review. You won’t regret it!

Where do we even start?! We work with Duy for both our engagement photos as well as our day-of wedding photos. It was clear from the start that he takes his craft seriously and his immense talent was evident from the first photo we saw. His cool, calm demeanor throughout the entire process and events was exactly what these newlyweds needed! Duy knew the exact moments when to lend his ideas while also sitting back and just let the day unfold. We seriously could not have picked a better person to work with and capture all of the special moments on our big day! You cannot go wrong with choosing Duy - we guarantee it!

Duy was a consummate professional from start to finish, and super easy going leading up to our big event - where he was (and to this day I have no idea how) in all places at once - capturing candids and posed photos alike. He knew when to blend into the crowd but also stepped up when it came time to wrangle an unruly aunt or saucy best man (okay groom too). Duy was absolutely worth every cent and his images speak volumes to the craft and dedication that he brings.

When I got engaged, I immediately knew that I wanted Duy to photograph our wedding. I am a photographer myself, and had followed his beautiful wedding photography for years at that point. His style is uncanned, unique and striking- which is everything I look for in a photographer's work. He did not disappoint! From initial meeting to wedding day, he was on it with communication and making sure we felt totally at peace. Not only was it a blast to have him hang with us for our wedding weekend, because he's a great guy in general, but the photos were all that I'd hoped for and more- absolutely beautiful. He really puts heart, soul and emotion into the images he creates, and that's how I wanted to remember my wedding day. Oh, and the dance floor shots can't be topped- he was all over the place capturing every moment and those are some of my favorite shots! Duy is simply the cream of the crop - look no further.

Duy was an incredible photographer. I specifically asked him to remind me to smile and to take a firm hand in directing the shots and he was so gentle in his direction. I was really nervous for my photos due to not being photogenic and he made myself and my now husband so comfortable throughout. He felt like another friend at our wedding. Our photos are absolutely gorgeous, and he was timely and nothing but professional. I cannot recommend him enough; my photos look like they belong in a magazine. He really is an artist.

Booking Duy as our wedding photographer was one of the best decisions we made. If you are considering him, do it - I promise you won't regret it!!! When we first found Duy, we were drawn to his ability to balance authenticity, sophistication, life, and drama in his shots. Rather than being heavy-handed with color correction and wedding photo trends, Duy allows the moment and the people shine through. Working with him day-of was fantastic; not only did we receive several comments from our family and friends about how he put them at ease, but he also made several decisions on the fly based on the weather. After the wedding, he delivered several previews in just a few days....and we were absolutely floored. Like, literally screaming. We are so thankful to be able to look back on this beautiful day through his lens.

Duy deserves 5 stars, no question--we couldn't have asked for a better wedding photographer. We didn't really know what we were looking for, but we were immediately drawn to his dark-and-moody, documentary-style imagery, so we scheduled time to meet in person. He had an ease to him that assured us we'd feel less awkward in front of a camera, and we resonated with how he described his style (i.e. won't get in your way, focus on storytelling and capturing the moment). Our conversation made us feel confident he'd guide us through our wedding day without making it feel like such a production so we could focus on being present while also getting nice photos. And wow, did he deliver--the photographs were dramatic, evocative, and just so damn stylish. Somehow he made us look good/cool! (He also captured our inner goobers as well, which made us laugh. Some things you just can't hide.) We loved the emotive candids he got of family and friends, and the wedding party photos are so elegant. We had our wedding in San Francisco, where my now husband and I met and fell in love, so it was important to us that the city was highlighted in the photos, and he absolutely did it justice (that architecture background must come in handy). Lastly, he's extremely responsive, chill, and nice, and everyone in our wedding party loved him and his assistant. Just hire him, you won't be disappointed!

I have to say, Duy was such a pleasure to work with and an amazing photographer! We initially booked him for our engagement photos and showed up with no clue how to pose, where to look, and what facial expressions to make. Lucky for us, Duy gave us excellent advice and direction and our photos turned out better than what we could've ever imagined. When our wedding finally came around, we felt at-ease knowing Duy would be directing us throughout the day. We were able to get in plenty of shots while never feeling rushed. Duy listened to all our ideas and added his own flavor too, which all turned out amazing. It's so easy working with him because he has such a great personality and sense of humor! He also is a true professional by having several ideas of the shots he wants to take based on location(s) but also goes with the flow. What we love most about his style is the candidness in each shot because he's there to capture the moment and the emotion felt then and there. It's amazing how we never noticed him and Thea (his amazing assistant!!!) during the ceremony and reception, however, looking back at the pictures we were able to relive the day just as it happened. Thank you Duy for capturing the memories from our special day that we will always remember!!

Duy first captured our attention with his eloquently worded, yet witty autobiography on his website. It was very personable and made us want to hang out & become friends with him :) During our initial call, he expressed himself just as well, & you'll come to learn that he's a man of principle by the way he describes his style. When we were deciding on what type of memories we wanted, we agreed on timeless photos that captured the emotions of that special day and that's exactly how Duy's photos are described. He portrayed each couple's love story in a different & unique way. We felt the love, joy, excitement, etc. and knew we just had to book him for our wedding. On the day of the wedding, he and his assistant were pretty incognito & went into action without us having to worry about anything. The photos turned out amazing and were provided pretty quickly given the holiday season. They were able to capture every moment we requested and more! I promise you that you will not regret it if you book Duy for any event :)

One of our best vendors! He was extremely responsive and didn’t hesitate to tell us his opinion and realistic ideas for our timelines. His eye for angles and his ability to find candid shots is unparalleled. The photos he took during our wedding day is something we will cherish. Thanks for everything!

My husband and I were planning to get married May 2020, but ended up having to postpone twice due to the pandemic and just trying to find a better time where everyone could gather more safely. We ended up finally getting married in May 2021. Our wedding took place outdoors in Joshua Tree at a private property. I have had the privilege of working with Duy in the past before he was my wedding photographer, so I already trusted him immensely. Seeing Duy's wedding photography over the years, and being floored with every gallery he delivered for the art events we both worked together on, I knew I wanted him to shoot my wedding when the time came. Duy's attention to detail is like none other, and if you're looking for a unique-nongeneric wedding photographer then Duy is your dude. What I always loved about his work was that each photo evokes strong emotion and collectively his work tells the story of the people that come together at the events/ weddings with a docu-style approach. Also, my husband and I both being SUPER award in front of the camera never concerned me because Duy is SO good at what he does that he can capture any socially awkward couple and make them look like freaking supermodels. Duy is punctual, flexible, has strong attention to detail, knows how to prompt genuine reactions and poses, and holds himself at a professional standard that is so hard to find these days. He is brilliant at shooting in bright lighting AND dark/ limited lighting venues. He always has great communication with his couples which is so helpful, especially when you are the bride and the event planner. I actually never provided him with any list, because he just gets it. He doesn't need to be micromanaged because he truly is the best at what he does. He is a storyteller and captures moments and details beautifully. I will treasure the photos from our wedding so much because I have a terrible memory, but when I took at my photos I remember every single detail and moment of the day exactly as it happened. And I think that is just something really special. Thank you Duy, you are truly one of the best wedding photographers/ photographers/ artists I have ever met and we are lucky to have had you document our big day. Bonus that you're our friend as well.

Duy is the best (wedding) photographer I know of! Not only he has the solid resume and background, he is so easy going, professional and artistic at the same time. When I talked to him about our event at the SF City Hall he could finish our thoughts on what we wanted to capture and that gave me so much confidence in him. And the final product was AMAZING!

Duy is great ☺️My husband and I were extremely happy with both our engagement and wedding photos. We relive the day every time we look at them: lots of laughing, crying, and love in the air! My favorite part about working with Duy is how relaxed he is. He doesn’t add any stress to the day, it feels like a friend’s by your side and they’re just there to capture you in the moment…at your best angles of course! 🤣 The lighting and clarity of his photos is phenomenal. Everything you’d want in a photographer on the biggest day of your life! I went through maybe 30-50 four and five star photographers before choosing Duy. And I did not make a mistake :)

SERIOUSLY THE BEST PHOTOGRAPHER IN THE BAY AREA (and possibly the country)! There is no better person to work with for your wedding. Duy is extremely talented, passionate, and purposeful. We are amazed at the final photos! The lighting, the colors, the overall style left us in awe when we went through our album. We laughed so much looking through our wedding photos because he captured all the best moments! We are able to see our friends, family, and ourselves laughing and having fun at our wedding. What a wonderful gift to have for the rest of our lives. Additionally, Duy is hands-down the easiest person to work with and the most kind. Working with him on the days before the wedding, we felt so taken care of by his attention to details specific to our wedding and giving us advice. The advice and caution he gave us was extremely helpful on the day-of. On the day of the wedding, we became stressed out after falling behind schedule. Duy's personality (which is super chill!!) was extremely helpful in calming us down. He preemptively took action where it was needed to help us move along and catch up. So clutch every time! He is someone who will have your back, which is crucial to have on your wedding day. I actually first met Duy because I wanted to gift my husband a boudoir photo album for our wedding. (Yes, Duy does boudoir photography, too!!) Without initially meeting Duy, I brought a friend to the photoshoot so that I would feel more comfortable with the process. Duy knew exactly which settings would produce the best photos and his chill personality put me at ease. When I finally received the photos, I couldn't believe it! THEY WERE AMAZING! I couldn't wait to gift the album to my husband! I was so impressed with his work that we ended up hiring him for the wedding, too. Best decision ever! We will be cherishing these photos over and over again. Thank you so much, Duy!!

Duy's photography is amazing and made our wedding so extra special! He was great to work with - incredibly detail oriented, accommodating to our requests, and he took covid precautions very seriously. I loved that Duy was incredibly efficient with the photo taking - he captured AMAZING shots but we didn't feel like we spent our entire wedding day posing. Duy knew that we wanted to spend the day with friends/family and he made sure that the staged photos were done very efficiently so that we could join the fun. Duy also captured some truly amazing candid shots all night long that really highlighted the energy and fun of our wedding day! During a tough year in which we had to move our wedding once with Covid, Duy was nothing but accommodating.

Duy Ho is an amazing photographer. He was my first choice for my wedding date, but I went with his referral because he was already booked. Great photographers refer other great photographers. Since I had a small Covid wedding , it was not the dream wedding or venue I'd imagine for myself. I was limited in my options and the photos I took on my wedding day. I really wanted a beautiful epic photoshoot with a water view backdrop in my dress, so I hired Duy to shoot a bridal session for me right after my wedding and before I got fat lol. Prior to my bridal shoot, we also did a boudoir shoot at a studio and those came out sexy AF. I can't be happier with both sessions that happened all in a day. The photos were beautiful. He knows how to capture the moment, subject, angles, light, and the background all in one frame. I would highly recommend Duy to anyone seeking a talented, professional, and friendly photographer who is also fun to be around.

We were looking for a wedding photographer to shoot our special day in late summer 2020. Duy quickly replied to our inquiry and soon went about getting to know us and what was most important to us on our wedding day. We had two locations for different parts of our wedding day. Duy was very flexible, going above and beyond to optimize for the best photo opts in light of it being during COVID. On the day of our wedding, he was punctual and had a very positive attitude throughout the day. He was considerate of what we highlighted, making sure the key moments from our tea ceremony were captured. We were amazed at all the candid moments he captured! Our couples' portraits were stunning! He worked with us to find locations that were meaningful to us and even accommodated a wardrobe change. Our families and friends loved our wedding photos! We would highly recommend Duy to anyone looking for a photographer in the Bay Area.

After selecting an absolutely gorgeous wedding venue, we knew that our number one priority was finding a talented photographer who would be able to capture the beauty of the venue and as well as all of the special moments on our big day. We knew just from scrolling through Duy's portfolio that his photography style, which was full of energy and vibrant colors, was exactly what we were looking for. Duy was extremely responsive via email and was so flexible when we had to alter our plans after the pandemic hit. He was easy to communicate with and put us at ease with his calm demeanor. My husband and I aren't used to being in front the lens of a professional photographer, but Duy was so patient with us and somehow managed to turn all of our awkward giggles into works of art. That's true talent! He and his second shooter were never obtrusive on our wedding day and were able to capture so many moments that I didn't even realize they were there for. We are so lucky and grateful to have our wedding day memorialized by Duy. Thank you so much!

When the coronavirus pandemic upended our wedding plans, my partner and I decided to still get married. Since we didn’t take engagement photos, I really wanted to take photos on the day-of our wedding. The photographer that we hired for our wedding lives outside of the Bay Area so that wasn’t an option for us. I came across Duy’s photography back in 2018 on instagram and I really appreciated the aesthetics of his photos. After we had the initial phone conversation with Duy, we knew we wanted to use him. Duy was incredibly flexible, we wanted to take portraits in the morning to capture the right lighting and then he came back that evening during our ZOOM ceremony. Since our ceremony was 100% remote and in our living room (not the most beautifully decorated) I wasn’t sure how the photos would turn out but when I first saw the teasers, my heart was bursting. He captured every emotion: the nervousness as we said our vows, the love after our first kiss and our parents faces as they beamed with joy. Duy was able to capture such a historical moment, not just for us but for generations to come. Our children will be able to look at our photos and know immediately that we got married in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. It takes a real artist to capture the emotion and essence of a ceremony in such a unique setting with no friends and family in attendance, other than via zoom, and at a venue (our condo) a fraction of the size of any reception. I was a bit heartbroken that our families were hundreds of miles away and separated by borders that are indefinitely closed but these photos brought us together.

The photographer is one of the most important pieces in wedding planning, and choosing Duy was easily one of the best moves we could have made! There are many things you will remember from your wedding day, and many that you will not, but one thing is for sure that the gift of our amazing photos will last forever. My wife and I got married back in May, and we’re still floating from that beautiful, special day and cherishing our photos to relive that day. Duy and his team were absolutely fantastic! From beginning to end, from meeting in his living room going over various options, game-planning, his artful eye for creative shots, coloring, lighting and composition of photography is truly unmatched. We felt very confident that he would be the one to capture our momentous day in photo. Beyond his technical skills, he was calming, easy-going, collaborative, and very personable which absolutely created an extra level of assurance and appreciation for the great job that he and his team did! We don’t usually write reviews, but we felt compelled to share after such we had such an amazing experience and am sure you will find similarly. Thank you!

Duy is a truly gifted photographer and an overall nice man. He made everyone in our wedding party look like models and celebrities. This was especially challenging since we had an indoor wedding and he couldn’t rely on the tricks of natural light. But he took absolutely gorgeous photos and made everyone feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera. We HIGHLY recommend Duy! We’ve gotten tons of compliments on our wedding photos and couldn’t be happier with how they turned out.

Duy is a true artist! From the moment I saw his photos, I knew I wanted him to photograph my wedding. I was not disappointed. My phone and in-person consultations with Duy, before the wedding, were very informative and helped me prepare well for the photography on my wedding day. On the day of the wedding, it was a joy having Duy be a part. The photos Duy took of my wedding day were amazing! He truly captures the vibe, energy, connection, and love of the day. There is no doubt that I was cherish my wedding photos forever!

My husband and I came across Duy's work in our search for a wedding photographer that would capture raw, beautiful moments of our wedding. From booking him, to our engagement shoot, to finally our wedding, working with Duy was a breeze - his professionalism and coordination gave us one less thing to worry about on our wedding day. His photography is timeless, and we love looking back at our wedding photos to replay the day. He captured tears, laughter, joy, and all of the moments we wanted to remember. Without a doubt, Duy was one of the easiest wedding vendor decisions we made!

Duy was a joy to work with for my wedding day! I'd recommend him to my family and friends in a heartbeat. I appreciated his calm and steady demeanor throughout the celebration, as he helped everyone feel at ease (including me). I was so happy that Duy not only captured all the special moments between my husband and me, but also the interactions between us and our guests. I am also grateful for the artistry in his work. In reviewing the photos, it was obvious that Duy knew how to leverage the natural beauty of the venue and light without interrupting the flow of the day's events. I decided not to hire a separate videographer for my wedding and don't feel I needed to because I've been able to fully relive and cherish the day through Duy's photos alone. Thank you, Duy!

Duy was the photographer for our wedding and we can't express enough how wonderful it was to work with him!! He was able to perfectly capture the magic of our wedding day and ensure that he photographed all of the aspects we were looking for. We would definitely recommend him to everyone we know!

Duy is a truly talented photographer and wonderful to work with. We first saw his work when he shot our friends' wedding, and we knew we wanted him to shoot ours as well. We continue to get compliments on our engagement and wedding photos over a year after our wedding. He was prompt in communications and easy to coordinate with even as we lived on two different coasts. He was professional and considerate on the big day. He has an amazing talent for capturing candid and special moments.

Duy Ho is an amazing photographer! We used him for our small, intimate city hall wedding, but would totally recommend him for a wedding of any size and location. We wanted photos that were a specific style and "uncliched" and he definitely delivered. He encouraged us to act natural, and as a result we got authentic photos that really show our emotion.His portraits are also very nice and sophisticated. Duy is very professional and has a great relaxed, low-key personality, and he made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the day. Numerous family members and friends have commented on how incredible our photos are, and we can't stop looking at them either!

Duy was our photographer for our winter wedding in San Francisco and did an amazing job! The wedding was all indoors and he managed to get such a variety of images from candids on an SF trolly to large family portraits in a church altar. He found locations for portraits throughout the event that felt unique and made us feel comfortable the entire time. As someone who is camera shy....he made me feel at ease throughout the event. Not only did Duy conduct himself very professionally throughout, he was extremely kind and polite to the wedding party and all guests he interacted with. He was punctual, professional and also flexible with his time (for example, we decided we wanted him to capture the rehearsal dinner pretty late in the process). After the event, he surprised us with a handful of images only 2 days later and was quick to turnaround the complete digital album within a couple of months. Most importantly, his photos were STUNNING. We have some beautiful candids of us laughing and enjoying the day along with portraits that will stand the test of time. I also worked with him on developing a coffee table album about 6 months after the event and it turned out beautifully. I can't thank Duy enough for documenting the day so perfectly. 11/10 would recommend him to any bride looking for a wedding photog!

Your wedding day goes by so fast. That’s why we knew having a great photographer was a top priority and investment. Duy and his assistant Jen captured every moment! Not only did we love every photo, they were able to capture the best candid shots and you could feel the emotions felt in each photo. They were super easy to work with, blended right in with the crowd and allowed us to re-live our wedding day. I highly recommend Duy, you’ll be amazed with his work!!!