Toanven Photography - San Jose, California

Hai A. T.

My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Toan and his team of experts for our engagement (January 2024) and wedding day (August 2024). My husband and I both are very awkward when it comes to taking photos, but Toan helped with our positioning and tweaked all the nuances to make our photos look stunning. It's amazing how much detail he puts into his work. Whenever I had questions or concerns, he would quickly respond to my emails and set up phone meetings. His effective communication reassured me that everything would be okay for my engagement photoshoot and wedding day. I loved that he would include his recommendations because my husband and I had no clue on where to take photos, how many outfits, what to expect, etc.

On the actual wedding day, we were running behind on schedule due to late guest arrival but he still handled everything with grace and a calm attitude. He didn't add pressure on us and just continued to make adjustments to the schedule to make sure everything essential for us was included. My husband and I were so grateful to him and his team as they exceeded our expectations.

Before we knew it, he was ready to send us our photos. It took us a while to go through all of 2,000+ pictures but it was fun to relive those moments! Our pictures turned our gorgeous! Our friends and family loved them too. We kept receiving compliments, which made us happy because our families can be quite cynical. Overall, I would highly recommend Toan and his team for all of your engagement/wedding photography needs. You won't regret it!

Alona P.

Toan has truly been ONE OF THE BEST photographers I've worked with 🙌🏽 . He was our engagement & wedding photographer. I can't say enough about how amazing the entire experience was.

From the very start, Toan made us feel comfortable during our engagement photoshoot, even though my husband & I aren't the types to take professional photos. He had us laughing the entire time & took the time to get to know our love story. It felt like we'd known him forever, even though we met him for the first time in San Francisco.

On our wedding day, Toan & Hai made everything incredible. Toan went above & beyond to ensure I wasn't stressed & his calming presence was exactly what we needed.

He took the time to understand our vision for the day. He was hands-on in helping us prepare, keeping us on track with our timeline while still capturing every beautiful moment. You could definitely feel Toan's passion for photography. His attention to detail is truly exceptional. He captures every little moment & we're blown away by how beautifully everything was documented & his ability to capture even the tiniest of things that meant so much to us.

My husband & I are so grateful for the opportunity to work with Toan & Hai. Not only were Toan & Hai are incredibly talented but they made the whole process so fun. They had our entire entourage laughing & enjoying the day. It felt like we were spending time with old friends. The photos are absolutely gorgeous, candid, intimate & full of life. We can't thank them enough for capturing such an important day in such a beautiful way.

If you're looking for a photographer who is not only skilled but genuinely cares about you & your story, look no further than Toanven Photography. We are so thankful for their hard work & for the stunning photos we'll cherish forever.

I highly recommend Toanven Photography. It is absolutely worth the investment! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Jonathan G.

Toan was amazing to work with for both our engagement and wedding shoot! He was really good at directing and guiding us and made us feel super comfortable (given neither of us had much experience posing for nice photos). We also really appreciated how soon he got back to us for the initial and final edits. A true professional with creative shots and just such a nice personal touch through the whole process. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone!

Terrence W.

If you need an amazing photographer, Toan is you man! Me and my wife had Toan do our engagement photo session out in SF and on that day, he got a flat tire driving out there. He was quick to contact us to let us know he would be delayed and he was able to get his tire fixed and still make it to our session (only about 20 min late)! He then did our wedding day photos and he and his team are great! Me and my wife are not very natural in front of the camera...especially with posing. Toan was so good with giving instructions but also making it fun so we do not feel too awkward.

Toan was also so good with communication and answering all of our questions leading up to our wedding day. And one of the best parts about Toan is that he gives you his estimated timelines for turnaround and he is always ahead of schedule! His turnaround time is amazingly fast so you can relive your special day all over again!

Toan is also very respectful. When he addressed our family members at the wedding for photos, he was super polite and very good at giving instructions to everyone in the pictures.

I would highly recommend Toan and his team for any of your photo sessions that you would like to have. Well worth it! Thanks Toan for your amazing photos and making us all look great!

Kevin K.

If you want simplicity, ToanVen Photography is the right place for you.
I found Toan when I was looking for a photographer to do my daughter's photoshoot for modeling. Because of his excellent work, I knew I had found the photographer who would do my wedding if I ever got married. After getting engaged and planning the date, I contacted him immediately and booked him seven months in advance. I asked him for the best package, and he delivered exactly what I needed. From engagement photos to the wedding photos, everything was just perfect. Taon worked smoothly with our schedules and planned engagement for three locations in SFO. It was cold and windy, but he found the best spot for us to get the best shots. He helped suggest the best photoshoot location and was very helpful to me through it all. On our wedding day, him and his team worked cordially with my videographers to ensure everything went as he planned. He was punctual, honest, and straightforward with communication. After the wedding, we got the big album, an SD card with all the photos, including engagement, and a 32" X 40 canvas. I am beyond impressed with everything he did for us. My husband and I are very grateful.

Lisa B.

Highly highly recommend hiring Toanven Photography!!!

Toan and Hai shot our wedding in San Francisco in October 2024 and we couldn't be happier with the experience and the resulting photos. Not only were we impressed by the results, but it was truly a joy to work with them. It was a long (and record breaking hot) day in the City, but you wouldn't know it from the calm and collected approach of the team and the plan for the photos went smooth. We seemed to endlessly be behind schedule, but Toan just ran with it and made sure we got the the right shots from the park to the procession, to the reception.

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, absolutely recommend choosing Toan and his team!

Liat L.

We hired Toanven photography to capture our big day/Chinese tea ceremony. He took more than 1300 pictures by himself for 8 hours for 3 locations. He is the best photographer and definitely worth the price. Toan is very professional and experienced. He guided us on how to pose and he knew the best angle and location to take the perfect pictures. He sent us all pictures back 1 week after our wedding. Strongly recommend him with no regrets !!!

Mariah T.

Toanven captured our wedding so beautifully including all the small details! I am so thankful to have him as our photographer on our special day. He is very professional, easy to communicate with, and made taking photos fun and memorable.