Choco Studio

Mike shot our wedding at SF City Hall and then took pictures of us at Dolores Park and on our motorcycles in the Mission. He made us feel comfortable, which was particularly great for me because I don't normally like having my picture taken. He committed to having the pictures ready within two weeks but surprised us by having them ready within a week!

I can not imagine a better experience than we had with Mike and Nat. We were really grateful that they encourage couples to have an engagement photo session with them. We were pretty awkward at the beginning of our session, but over the course of two hours relaxed and learned how to act more naturally in front of the cameras. We ended up with beautiful engagement photos and felt much more comfortable during our wedding photos.

The wedding photos captured the moments that were the most special to us, and were naturally beautiful! It'd be a joy to work with them again and I'd very much recommend Mike and Nat to anyone looking for skilled photographers.

Mike, from Choco Studios, was our wedding photographer for our San Francisco City Hall ceremony in November 2017. While there are many aspects that make a wedding special and memorable, for us, having great photographs was paramount. For this reason, we selected City Hall, Baker Beach, the Palace of Fine Arts, a Cable Car, and the Fairmount Hotel for our settings. But, it the brilliance and skill of the photographer that create those unforgettable images.

I knew just looking at Mike's photos on the Choco website that he was exactly what we were looking for: beautiful, stunning imagery. While we had high expectations from the start, when we received out photos, we could not believe how incredible there were. In addition, it was a joy to work so closely with Mike, he was gentle in constructing each image, thanks us for every set of pictures he took, and durning the ceremony so unobtrusive we didn't even realize he was capturing such wonderful moments with this camera.

I can't imagine there there is anyone that could have taken better photos, and we realize choosing Choco Studios was the most important decision we made, because now we have the most amazing photos to last a lifetime and beyond. It was impossible to select the best images to share, all were so wonderful. Howard and Rita

Mike/Choco Studio Photography did such a great job with our SF City Hall wedding photos and I'm so glad I found them online! We chose the three-location package and after the quick ceremony, Mike took photos of us at Palace of Fine Arts (Perfect suggestion, Mike!) and whilst on the holiday-themed trolley we rented after our wedding. I am so glad Mike allowed us to be comfortable the whole time and not make us do cheesy awkward poses.

All the shots he took were very artistic and his angles were very unique and captured the joyful and celebrating mood we had that day that we had such a hard time selecting which photos are going to make it to our wedding announcement and our hallway! :D I highly recommend Choco Studio Photography if you want a unique yet natural and laid back style for your special occasion photos. I''ve included three of our favorite photos here as proof. Thank you again Mike for capturing our special day - Karla and Tyson

We selected Choco Studio after searching through dozens of photographers' websites. Choosing to work with Mike and Nat was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From initial contact, to engagement photos, to the final editing on our album, Mike and Nat provided a professional and stress-free experience. Mike took our engagement pictures a few months before the wedding.

I highly recommend taking those pictures early. The pictures turned out incredibly well, and we felt even more confident in choosing Mike and Nat once we saw the results they were capable of producing. I used the engagement pictures for our guest book. People loved looking through those pictures at our wedding reception. We gambled with the weather on our wedding day, but it turned out perfect for photos. Mike and Nat were able to quickly adjust to the changing light conditions and I noticed how they worked seamlessly as a team to notice and adjust settings accordingly. Additionally, Mike and Nat made us both feel very comfortable and relaxed while we were being photographed.

They were both able to work with us to capture the most flattering and natural pictures possible. We love the beautiful photos and emotions Mike and Nat captured throughout our day. The pictures reflect both the overall feel of the wedding and the small details I had spent countless hours planning. Mike and Nat are both incredibly talented, and it was a pleasure working with them. (P.S. Brides - if you're looking to have bridal boudoir photos done, I recommend working with Nat!)

When we started looking for a wedding photographer we didn't know what we wanted but when we stumbled upon Choco Studio's work, we knew that was exactly what we wanted. We wanted to capture all the details and remember the moments of our wedding day as they were. And we wanted the photos to show us how those moments felt. Mike and Nat delivered all that to us and we're so happy with our photos.

They truly knew how to work with the surroundings and natural light. I know my reception space wasn't the easiest to work with, but the photos still looked great. Mike and Nat were a pleasure to work with from the day we met with them and they made us feel comfortable in front of the camera on the day of. We definitely recommend them.

Mike and Nat have captured some of the most important events of our lives since 2009. We chose to work with them for our wedding, and loved how professional, but warm and personable they were. My husband and I are both uncomfortable in front of the camera, and they were able to capture us at our best and most natural by putting us at ease, especially in high stress situations.

Here is a picture they took of us minutes after my missing wedding dress was recovered (wedding is running 1.5 hours late, cortisol levels are sky high, etc.) by quickly making us comfortable and happy again to be our best for the photos. Not a single person has walked into our home and not complemented on our "stunning" wedding pictures. We loved them so much that they were my sister's wedding photographers as well.

We saw them again recently for holiday photos of our now family of three, and hope to work with them for many years to come. Thank you Nat and Mike for capturing such beautiful photos of the important milestones in our lives - we love you guys!

Mike and Nat were an absolute joy to work with and are great people. From the beginning, their professionalism and ability to understand and provide what my wife and I wanted for our engagement and wedding photography was clearly evident. The engagement session was perfect and exactly what we were hoping for. As far as the wedding day was concerned, their ability to control the timeline while capturing all of the relivable memories was well executed.

The photography tells the entire story of our day with beautiful artistry. They take a tremendous pride in their craft. We are grateful to have worked with Mike and Nat and highly recommend Choco Studio.

Mike and Nat shot my wedding a month ago and I could not imagine a better wedding photo-shooting experience. They were an absolute pleasure to work with and consummate professionals who took some of the best photos I've ever seen of myself, friends, and family, that I will cherish for the rest of my life. It's Mike and Nat's fault that I'm that guy that's constantly showing everyone his wedding photos. I'm a monster!

Choco Studio was really great with our City Hall wedding pictures. Our photographer Mike had a lot of City Hall experience, so knew the best spots for the best background, lighting, etc. He also worked very efficiently so we got a lot of both official and candid pictures. There are other crucial factors to consider when choosing a photographer, and Mike really stood out in those areas as well.

First of all, the contract was really straightforward, and it was very easy to discuss questions with him. I have seen some weird conditions with other photographers, or they got oddly defensive if you asked any questions. Mike is also very responsive to emails, both before and after the wedding, and our pictures were delivered very quickly. He is really friendly, super experienced, and put everyone at ease.

This made both us and our guests feel more relaxed, which was really important the day of the wedding and for the pictures themselves. We'd highly recommend Choco Studio for wedding photography!