Duy Ho Photography Reviews
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Britt D. Sent on 03/26/2024A Halloween Event to Remember
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!!
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Jay Sent on 01/28/2023Great Wedding Photographer
Duy is a great wedding photographer! I recommend him for all your pre-wedding, ceremony and reception photos. He is friendly, professional and has a great feeling of mood, angle and lighting! Duy took the photos of a wedding in Indo Restaurant Palo Alto, CA. I am adding one for your viewing. Dina's Deluxe Events -
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Sevia H. Sent on 10/16/2023
NYTimes quality wedding photographer
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. -
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Rachel Sent on 08/22/2023The best :d
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 :) -
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Madeline D. Sent on 08/16/2023Best Wedding Photographer!
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! -
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Michael N. Sent on 12/19/2022Perfect experience and product
We cannot be happier with having Duy as our wedding and tea ceremony photographer. Duy made the whole process so easy from beginning to end. Before our wedding day, Duy met with us to go over exactly what our plans were and what we were looking for. Duy and his team were punctual and professional for all our events. Simply put, we felt so comfortable during our wedding events and had so much fun with Duy. He even laughed at our nervous corny jokes. For many, the most important aspect of hiring a wedding photographer is the photos. Duy delivered work product that went above and beyond our expectations, both in terms of quality and quantity. He gave us so many photos that were all edited to perfection. Both posed photographs and candid photographs were shot so well by Duy. One thing we were hesitant with Duy about was his ability to corral our families for group portraits since he is on the quieter side. But every group photo has everyone smiling and perfectly position. The day was a blur so we aren't sure how he was able to make it all happen. All of our family and friends have complemented us on the photos. We also booked a wedding video with Duy and it is wonderful. Our parents have it on a loop on their TVs. We can't recommend Duy enough! -
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Katie W. Sent on 09/29/2022Sophisticated photos that tell stories
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. -
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Maggie T. Sent on 06/17/2022Pleasant experience and previous memories captured!
I am so glad that we ended up working with Duy to shoot for our wedding day.
First impression: Duy replied to our inquiries and follow up emails super fast. In the entire preparation process, Duy is super helpful in answering all our questions. Besides, he never hesitate to offer great tips as we have zero experience planning or shooting for wedding (probably true for most people :P)
About two weeks before the wedding date, we also met up online one more time to discuss the particular site we will be shooting wedding party photos in. Duy offered professional suggestions as to what time of the day is the best, and explained how circumstances could change the lighting, to give us the right expectations for the photos coming out.
I am most impressed with our 8hrs experience with Duy on the wedding day. We have a couple of separate locations to shoot for, first at a home to do make up, and then to an outdoor site for wedding party photos, and finally to the church for ceremony and reception. It was hectic as various things flew around: waiting for people, finding the angle with the best lighting, coordinate order of shots, etc. In the entire process, Duy and his assistant were super patient. We were free to express our ideas for shots, and they tried to capture all I requested (various wedding details, my nails, my lovely dessert station, photos with more motions, etc). They are super chill to work with, which reduced our anxiety. Thanks to Duy's professionalism and experience, each time I ran through the upcoming items with Duy and after getting his OK, I felt confidence and peace that things would go well.
At the venue, all of us are so nervous doing our own thing, and I did not manage to tell Duy anything about what to shoot for, but he captured all the details that I could ever ask for. Since I DIYed every single piece of detail for my wedding, I am so glad that they captured those things and kept a good memory for us.
Duy is the type of photographer that would feel invisible as we focused on the event, but when you need him he will show up promptly;
In general, our of all the 5-star photographers you can find on wedding wire, it is really hard to compare. Eventually it is a matter of whether the style clicks with you. Duy's photos keep the natural, authentic moment of the event. They are easy to serve as a time machine for you to recall what happened on that big day. One thing I noticed was that Duy is very good at capturing strong emotions. While we have video recording, we actually felt stronger when seeing Duy's photos of the same moments. So if this is something you value, I'd definitely recommend Duy. I talked/worked with some other photographers whose style would be more artistic. They tend to give you more suggestions before the shooting about some details such as dresses/color of hair, etc. Their photos also come with more post-editing. I love both, and I tried to align our expectation when working with different styles of photographers. Hope this review helps you find the right photographer for your wedding! -
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Oscar R. Sent on 12/19/2022Effortless Wedding Day with Duy!
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! -
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Sara F. Sent on 01/01/2023Overjoyed with our elopement photos!
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! -
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Corissa C. Sent on 01/12/2021Amazing artist photographer captured our zoom ceremony
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 bursted with love. 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. -
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Elvina Sent on 01/16/2021Highly Recommended!
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! -
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Brandt A. Sent on 10/29/2021Duy Ho is THE photographer for your wedding
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 non-generic 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 awkward 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. -
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Becky G. Sent on 12/16/2019best decision to use duy!
Duy is such a nice guy and a very talented photographer! We were so lucky to have found him in our search. Our wedding photography was obviously something that we researched intensively to find the right fit. I am not a fan of the bright, washed out, airy photos that a lot of photographers enjoy. I wanted something that was full of life and color and contrast. Duy's style was exactly that. We worked with him twice - once for our engagement shoot and again a year later for our Napa Valley wedding. The photos are absolutely gorgeous, he was a pleasure to work with and we are so thankful that we chose him to photograph our day. -
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Mai T. Sent on 04/08/2019Incredible photos and awesome to work with!
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!!! -
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Katie Sent on 02/13/2019The best choice we could have made for our wedding day
We had the pleasure of working with Duy and his assistant for our wedding. When it came time to choose a wedding photographer, we did a ton of research and found a lot of great options, but never felt confident enough to make a decision. Then we found Duy, and My husband and I both agreed instantly that he was the photographer we wanted to work with. Because of him, we now have the most incredible photos to hold as memories and to hang on our walls. He was able to bring the emotion, the friendships and the love of our day to life. His work really speaks for itself. We are so incredibly happy with our decision to have Duy as our wedding photographer. There is simply no one I would have rather worked with. -
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