Capture The Look + Love | Photo + Cinema

Echoing my friend Cindy L, yes, this team is FABULOUSSSSSSSS and FASTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I met Michael in 2009, and I knew he and his team would be my wedding photographer and cinematographer one day when I tie the knot. In 2010, I introduced my start-up company in Redwood City to Michael and his team to do an IoT video and they loved his work. The animation was pure genius and story line was so easy to comprehend.In 2014, I introduced my best friend, Cindy L, to Michael and his team, for her wedding, and she and her husband absolutely fell in love with Capture the Love photos and cinematography.Fast forward to 2016. When my NOW husband and I booked Nestldown for our wedding venue in 2016, I knew IMMEDIATELY who I would have as my photographer and cinematographer--the wonderful Capture the Love team!!! I did not even shop around. Right after we signed the contract with Nestldown, I immediately called Michael Soo and made sure we reserve him for Fall 2017 before another couple snatch him from us.Michael and his team come at a price, but you SERIOUSLY pay for what you get. I honestly don't know any team who work as fast as this team. We took our engagement photos and finished around 5pm and within 3 hours, we received sneak previews, and by 9pm, we received all our photos!  We had our wedding on Saturday, which ended at 10pm, and by midnight, we received 2 sneak previews!!!! On Tuesday (yes less than 72 hours later), we received another 20 photos!!!! He informed us that all the photos will be ready by Friday afternoon (less than 7 days from our wedding!!) ! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! SERIOUSLY, no one works this fast, except this fabulous team. I keep looking at the 20+ photos and I am still floating on cloud 9 and reliving every moment of our wedding day.On the day of our wedding, the team showed up early, which was SOOOO MUCH appreciative, so they could ensure they were able to capture every little minute detail. They always had a smile on their faces, even when they have to deal with crazy family members and vendors who get in the way of the shots. I looked in the corner of my eye and I was personally annoyed certain ppl/kids were in the shot, but the team was very professional and never yelled or had a frown on their faces. This definitely helps keep the bride calm. I never doubted this team and trusted them whenever they told us to go here and there, and do this and that pose. I told them, "tell us what to do and we will do it!"I can't wait to see all the photos and the cinematography so I can relive one of the best days of my life!When you ask former brides and grooms for wedding planning tips, they always say, "spend money on your photography and cinematography!!!" Best advice ever since you get to keep these photos and videos forever compared to florals which will last no more than a few days!Thank you so much Capture the Love!! Money well spent!!! I highly recommend if you're in the market for photography or/and cinematography!!! More...

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Michael Soo is a true artist and photography genius! My friend hired him for her wedding photos and they turned out amazing. So, I decided to check him out and saw that he did product photos as well.  I reached out to him to help me with some product photos for my Amazon business and the experience was out of this world! He has so much attention to detail, even made sure the dust particles were gone, the angles were perfect and  staged the shoot for me. He turned around the photos to me, same day!  I think many times, people focus on the dollar amount spent and not enough on the value.  I posted some photos from another photographer that were not retouched properly and it wasn't selling.  The moment I got them retouched and edited, they started selling, so I know the power of high quality photos when selling a product.  For this project, I wanted the best photographer I could find and Michael Soo is the BEST....ever...  I highly recommend him for personal and business purposes.  He'll get it done, and better than anyone else! I'm sure you'll be happy you hired him and feel that he is worth every penny! More...

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I needed to get a professional head shot done.  Looked up on yelp, and found Capture the look.  It was a great experience, quick and no fuss.  Michael was very professional, we communicated what I needed/wanted before starting.  The best part was as he took pictures, he showed me immediately on the computer so I could give feedback on how I like or don't like those pictures.  Then we both make adjustments.  I totally love the final pictures came out, and bought extras not because I need more than one picture, but just because they look good, and I want to keep them.  Definitely will recommend him to others. More...

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Michael and his team are fantastic to work with. We hired them to do headshots for our comapny website and they came out great! Very proffesional, on time and perfect for people that need to have pictures taken but don't like having the picture taken. More...

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Extraordinary photography! Photos are absolutely stunning, and photographers are such a pleasure to work with. Love, love, love!!!

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Michael Soo is soooooo talented!  His work is nothing short of amazing and very easy to work with!

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Michael did product photography for our Faux Floral Designs. Let's just say he has a few redeeming qualities to say the least. ProfessionalPatientTalentedFast turn aroundCommunication on pointThank you Michael and Team! More...

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Michael was great, the photo-shoot was quick and painless, and I ended up with a professional headshot that I genuinely love.

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I needed a couple headshots for work and of course procrastinated because I'm not a fan of taking photos. I ended up needing them done asap and asked my wife to find someone online. So grateful that she found Michael and he had an opening over the weekend. I loved everything about it. He was friendly, professional and very easy to work with. You can tell that he takes great pride in his work and truly is an artist. The best part.... I got my touched up photos the very next day!!! We will definitely be using him for family photos in the near future. More...

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I have used this company twice to take pictures and I definitely plan to use them again.  We recently took family pictures at the San Jose Fairmont, which turns out did not have a lot of areas to get good pictures, but Michael did a great job in making the most of the location.  Our pictures look great and he was really good at guiding us through each picture to make sure we got the best result.  Our first pictures were at Santana Row and our photographer that time was Dominic and he also did a great job.  Dominic took pictures in areas that we didn't even know existed and they came out great.  We got lots of compliments from the pictures that were taken. I would definitely recommend Capture The Look to others.  They do great couples and family pictures. More...

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So glad we found Michael!  My fiancée and I recently had our engagement photoshoot with Michael, I loved everything about it! The photoshoot was easy, fun and the photos came out looking so natural and wonderful.  Michael takes beautiful photos!I also enjoyed working with Tiffany, my hair and makeup artist. She made me look pretty and youthful. I did a few makeup trials with other artists but after the session, I chose her for my wedding day. I highly recommend them to everyone! More...

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I do not like having my picture taken at all. I cringe when I have to be in a picture and more so when I see the end result. So, needless to say I wasn't excited when I had to have some head shots done for work. Michael was professional, put me at ease and make the whole experience easy and in the end, I was happy with the results. From the time I called until had finished photos in my inbox was just over 24 hours. Well worth the investment and would highly recommend them! More...

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Michael Soo is a pro! I had Michael shoot headshots  and a group photo for my company. He went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and relaxed. The photos came out looking clean, crisp and professional which is exactly what I was going for. If you're looking for a real pro, look no further! More...

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I contracted with Michael for head shots to use in my corporate directory, linked-in and for professional articles where a picture is desired.  I found Michael to be wonderfully supportive of the task at hand, and we were able to come up with 36-46 great pics, which he helped me see the pro's and con's of each photo.  His equipment is top notch, the software he uses to show you the photo's was very helpful and easy to use.  I was able to toggle back and forth easily to review the different settings we used.  Michael has been doing this for years and it shows.  His studio in itself was very impressive.  Some great examples of his work, can be seen there.My experience was informative and very positive.  I plan on using Capture The Look Photography, for some upcoming family seasonal pictures. More...

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Michael is truly a talented artist!  We did our engagement photos with Micheal today at the beach. He was getting over a cold, but that did not stop him from hiking down the rocky cliffs with all of his equipment in tow. He is truly a dedicated professional!  Micheal helped my fiance and I feel comfortable during our photos. He is so creative and open to suggestions. Micheal is able to take any location and make it work beautifully for you right then and there. He is an award winning artist! He is so nice too  I cannot wait for him to photograph our wedding in November! More...

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when we went to talk with michael the first time, we didnt want to leave. no really, we stayed WAY longer than we should have watching his videos. ive watched one too many wedding videos in my life. they are all usually the same crap on crap on crap. you been to one wedding, you watched them all...... but michael, hes got a way to tell the story differently. its hard to explain. you just have to see it for yourself. some of his videos, hell, you want to know what happens after the wedding. we hired michael to do our video and we couldnt be happier. look for yourself!vimeo.com/178698553this is our shorten version of the wedding (trust me, no one besides the wedding party should have to watch ANY long version of any wedding video)michaels a pleasure to work with, knows his shit, and get things done. badass. no doubt in my mind some of the best money we spent on our wedding. cant say enough good things about michael. More...

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Michael and Tiffany are very professional and efficient in taking care of my very first professional business headshot. Tiffany first gave me a full makeup---she asked for enough information before deciding the makeup style, such as my job title, what my job will be like (which is closely related to the message my headshot should convey), what attire I would like to dress in the headshot (then she could decide the eyeshadow color). Michael, the amazing photographer, he first asked me about my job, the firm requirement about the photo, and then helped me decide the background I need for my headshot. He took about 20 photos of me in a very quick way (yet professional) and then took time with me choosing 1 out of the 20. He also gave me advices when picking the photos. The whole makeup+photo taking+picking takes about 40 min. We finished around 5pm when I told Michael I need the photo done by the evening --- he emailed the photo to me at 9pm on the same day: I really appreciate this. I will definitely recommend them to my friends ;) More...

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I am very impressed with Michael Soo and Capture the Look Photography. I went to see him for something a simple as executive head shots and he treated them as if they were as important as wedding photos. I really appreciate that he is confident enough to offer his professional opinion and perspective when asked.  I will happily recommend him to others as well as seek him out for any future needs. More...

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Michael Soo is a perfect combination of professionalism, charisma, and originality. He's the best of the best. When sending him text messages or emails, he usually replies within the hour, even when he's outside of the country! My fiancée and I recently had our engagement session with Michael, and we couldn't be happier. We had chosen three sites for the session, and he was happy to accommodate. At each of the locations, he worked efficiently and captured some amazing images. My fiancée and I definitely appreciated his instructions on positioning ourselves for the best shots. Our photographs are a testament to his creativity and mastery of his craft. We hired Michael and his crew as our photographers and videographers for our wedding in October. I know they'll be excellent, and I can't wait to see their work. More...

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Michael made it very comfortable and he was easy to work with!! He's professional, responsive and listened to capture the desired look. His home is also his studio so if you enter a neighborhood and think you're lost - you're headed the right way! Many thanks Michael. It was a pleasure working with you. More...

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Very professional photo shoot session. Extremely nice and friendly service. Took some family and individual graudation photos. Satisfied with how the photos turned out. We would definitely recommend this place to those with photo needs. Would come back if I need another session. More...

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Michael Soo's team is awesome!!!! They are more than what we expected, and we really recommend Soo Photography to all the couples who are planning their weddings! It's true that things always got changed no matter how well you have planned, but we are glad we had Michael's team with us on our wedding day. At the very beginning, our decorations got a little bit trouble, and Michael helped us to fix it (things that they didn't have to do!) They helped us make sure everything is good to go for the ceremony and reception. Then, our schedule got slightly delayed, but Michael's team is very patient and still got very good pictures and videos of us. I am sure they were very tired that day, but Michael still came to us and congrats us, which really touches me. He is so polite, so professional, and so talent! He is not just a photographer, he is a magician!!!! Thank you so much Michael and your team members!!! We are really happy with our pictures and videos :D More...

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l ordered another one anyways because I really want it excellent as always.

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Michael is the most amazing photographer - I've know him for about 4 years or so though close friends. I've seen his work with many of those in my friend circle and each time I love how he can capture the style of each couple.  So when it came time to select a photographer for my wedding- I couldn't imagine having anyone else but Michael!  The Engagement Photos were fantastic, wedding day and the Cinematography was just fantastic.  My husband's mother unfortunately fell so ill on our wedding day that she wasn't able to stay with us past the ceremony. Michael's crew and video allowed her to experience the day she missed in beautiful form. You won't be disappointed working with Michael and his crew. More...

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The photos on their Yelp account looked so great that I was willing to drive the estimated 1.5 hours to San Jose to get my headshots taken by Michael. Good news is there wasn't that much traffic, and the photos were among the best I've ever taken!The Upsides: Very responsive (he responded to my inquiry within an hour) & flexible (I set up an appointment 2 days in advance). Michael has an eye for highlighting your best features. He's great at making you feel comfortable & his lighting skills really speak for themselves. The raw images somehow looked photoshopped! The Catch: None!Tip: Westfield Valley Fair Mall is less than 10 min away. I ended up doing my hair and makeup in the Macy's bathroom haha! Although I'm sure Michael would have been accommodating if I had asked =) More...

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This was my first professional head shot and it couldn't have went any smoother. Michael is a true professional, friendly and easy to work with. I informed him I was on a time crunch to get the pictures done and he was able to fit me in on short notice. After the photo session he sent over the pictures faster than I had imagined. I will definitely recommend him to my business associates and friends. More...

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Michael was friendly and very professional.  I was in desperate need of an updated headshot and I was in and out in 15 minutes with a great photo.  Highly recommend.  A little advice: wear socks...you will need to take your shoes off when in the beautiful home studio. More...

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So we finally wrapped up our wedding and we are happy and thankful for all the work michael and his team did for us. they did a great job and the album is fantastic

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Michael does amazing work and provides excellent service. I was looking for simple headshots and got much more in return. From start to finish it was a great experience . I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a photographer and look forward to working with him again in the future. More...

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Michael and his team do amazing work!  He and his team are extremely professional and they are truly passionate about their work. It shows in all the films they've created- we've seen so many amazing films that are so touching and captivating.  They didn't keep us waiting long at all for the final versions of our films and we were in complete awe of how great the quality was.  People loved our video and they did a really great job delivering something to us that we will be able to share with others throughout the years.  He and his team were extremely easy to work with and we would recommend him to anyone we know! More...

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I can not give enough stars to Michael Soo at the Capture the look photography. I wanted some headshots done for my real estate website and business cards. I was not sure what I really wanted besides the headshots and Michael came up with great recommendations on how to make the photographs pop! His pricing is also really reasonable and the vision in the photos is stunning. My team and I will be using him in the future! More...

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I needed to have a professional Headshot for marketing materials and Michael delivered. Three reason why you I loved this experience 1) his place is BEAUTIFUL! (And I want his furniture). 2) he made me feel so comfortable and 3) my picture came out amazing! I'm so thankful to have yelped him and picked him out of all the others. I will definitely come to him for my photographer needs... And that pretty much says it all right? More...

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What an amazing photoshoot today! For the past few hours I have been looking over the proofs, and I seriously cannot decided which ones I like best! Each one is just amazing!I was really last minute in the request for photos, and Michael was extremely accommodating. For the assignment, I wanted photos that represented me: fun, outgoing, light-hearted and outdoors. I love nature; it is a huge part of my life, so it was extremely important to me to have the photos be outside in natural light. Michael is super fun and easy to work with. He is professional, experienced and full of great ideas for locations and poses that look natural and not staged. He really has an eye for bringing out the best in people. When I saw my proofs, I saw myself as I really am (but better!). I looked happy, natural and well a lot better than I think I do. I received the proofs really quickly (same day - within hours of the shoot!), and was really amazed at how wonderful they were. The last outdoor photoshoot I had with another photographer, I only liked about 5. With Michael's, I liked them all! I am really excited to see how they look when they are edited, as in my mind they are perfect now! Bottom line: If you would like some amazing, high-quality photos that bring out your best features, go to Michael at Capture the Look. You will be amazed at how easy, relaxed and fun the photoshoot is, and how wonderful the finished products are afterwards. I will definitely use him again, and recommend him highly! Thank you for the amazing photos and fun shoot!! More...

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I went to Michael and asked for a professional headshot. I wasn't very into the typical big smile profile picture and I also want some background rather than the single colored ones. I had something in mind but couldn't really describe it. Michael was really patient and tried/brainstormed several different poses, backgrounds. He was able to create something in spot simply by me providing a friend's picture which I really liked. The experience was very pleasant overall. Definitely recommend him to be your photographer for any occasions! More...

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WOW! I mean, we knew the photography is great with these guys from their Yelp! reviews, but to experience it for ourselves was shocking and amazing. Michael Soo was so easy going with my family of 5 (including two teen girls and our dog), that I didn't feel like we were in a photo shoot....it was so easy. We hired him for one hour, in the Rose Garden. The first 20 minutes was for our family photo, and the remaining hour was for my oldest daughter's senior portraits.Michael knows how to capture people in their natural state, but as your BEST SELF, relaxed, laughing, and smiling...the, "I didn't know I could look that good!" kind of state....we are all very impressed and plan to hire him again in the future. It looks like he took hours and hours and hours to capture these shots, but each one was so candid and quick, it's truly amazing.And the biggest surprise? As if the beautiful photographs weren't enough, was that he had them uploaded the same day of our photo shoot so we could start pouring over them within hours. Wow! Wow! Wow!Thank you, Michael!!! More...

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Came earlier today for business portraits. Michael is very professional and an expert of this field. Business is located at his private house, so it is very quiet and peaceful. Got back the final version of the photos on the same day, very fast. Quality is good, and would recommend! More...

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I recently utilized Michael Soo at Capture the Look Photography, to take executive headshots. I found Michael to be professional & courteous, but more importantly, produced a quality product that I am very pleased with. Reasonable rates and quick turn-around time too!I highly recommend Michael Soo/Capture the Look Photography. More...

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I highly recommend Michael Soo at Capture the Look Photography. I used Michael to take my executive headshots for my new business. Michael was professional, easy to work with, experienced, and provided to me the headshots (including both the original and cleaned up/final version) the very same day I took the photos. Plus, his rates are very reasonable compared to other headshot photographers I researched in the Bay Area.Michael clearly has a talent for bringing out the best in individuals for photos and I would definitely use him again! More...

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Went in for an Executive Headshot today. He operates from a large residential Home Studio. Michael is the man -- almost all his clicks came out to my liking making it tough for me to choose and that's where lied my dilemma. Michael gave me honest recommendations, made me comfortable with choosing the right photo selection based on my need. Refinished photos seem extremely professional. At his studio he had lighted photos of events like weddings and corporate events on his walls and those seemed very artistic and nice -- I might give that a try in future also.Overall a very terrific experience....would recommend him anyday! More...

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This review is for the Capture the Love team for a 12 hours coverage of wedding day photography and cinematography.  We do want to caution Yelp readers that this is a very LONG review. We are very grateful that Michael and his team was a part of our wedding day, and wanted to provide a more detailed review of the little things we noticed that made us feel that his team went above and beyond. In summary: Hiring the Capture the Love team to capture the memory of your wedding day is not a cheap investment, but for us, it was worth every penny. We booked him before we even selected our venue and caterer; he was the FIRST vendor we booked. We highly recommend Michael and his team, and if you would like to read more below, we'll explain why. Before the wedding:On the day of the wedding, Michael and his crew showed up about 30 minutes beforehand (and didn't charge us extra) to begin to set up and scope out the area. Michael is very artistic and comes up with creative ideas to capture your beautiful day. It's not always about the headshots and capturing the faces, but it's the little details. Michael and his team does not waste any time and immediately starts working. The first thing he asked the bride was "where's your dress, the rings, and shoes?" He was able to quickly envision how to stage these important items while the wedding party were still getting ready. As they were staging the wedding dress for photos, the bridesmaids informed us that Michael came up with tons of ideas on the spot. These ideas were unique to the location and to the couple. They were quite impressed with the amount of preparation Michael will go through just to get ONE amazing photo.  His team of photographers and cinematographers work very well together. His entire team is super professional, calm, fun, and knows exactly what their doing. For example, Michael's team all had headsets/ear piece so they can communicate and collaborate. It's such a great idea, right? We were the most impressed that the team split into 2 groups: 1 team to capture the groom and groomsmen and another team to capture the bride and bridesmaids getting ready. We were in different hotel rooms getting ready, and in different buildings as well. The team was able to capture the bride and groom opening wedding presents for each other - at the SAME TIME!!! All of this was recorded as well, and not a moment undocumented.The first look:The BMs got in contact with Michael to help prepare for the first look. We had no idea what was going to happen, since it would be a surprise us. Even our BMs had a good time working with Michael, and agreed that his customer service was as pleasant to them as to the bride & groom. The wedding ceremony:We were nervous finalizing a photographer to capture our wedding at Stanford Church since they have very strict rules. Michael studied the venue, and even showed up to Stanford the week before our wedding to capture some aerial shots and even scope out the area. This is what we call dedication and being fully prepared. Some of my friend's wedding photographers show up on the day of, and just kind of wing it on the day of. The price you pay includes the preparation work that Michael will put in, even BEFORE your wedding day!After the wedding:During the reception, Michael pulled us aside for some bride and groom photos. His team split into 3 groups: 3 photographers continue to capture the the dinner reception with our guests, 1 photographer focus on us, 1 driver to drive us around the venue for more shots because it was faster than having the bride walk in heels (soooo considerate!), while Michel was setting up for an aerial shot. Because his team worked so well, we didn't miss an important moment captured even though we separated from our guests. We also noticed that Michael waited until AFTER the bride and groom photo session (this was very important for us!) was done before he and his team ate dinner. The bride and groom remains his top priority throughout the day. The final product delivery:Who can wait a couple months or several weeks for the photos and cinema? Michael is very quick in editing your photos and your cinema. My family visiting was able to see our wedding video before they left the country - it was all ready in less than 2 weeks! When we first booked Michael, we told him that we wanted to our wedding video to make us laugh and also cry, and he did exactly that. The cinema really touches your heart, and it's not just recording something that took place. The way that Michael edits the video, he does it in a way to tell a beautiful love story customized and specific for the couple. I'm sure some of our guy friends teared up as well, but they refuse to admit it. Great big THANK YOU to Michael and the Capture the Love team! More...

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Quite the artiste!  Very professional and wonderful results.  We highly recommend MIchael Soo and Capture The Look Photography for any occasion.

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Professional and a breeze to work with.  I needed a headshot and a few pictures taken of my office building and he delivered in spades--I will definitely be a repeat customer.

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Michael is amazing!  We needed product photography -fast. He was all set up with perfect lighting, worked quickly, had great ideas, very professional!  We had our finished photos the same day. We will definitely be calling him again. Choose him- you will be glad you did. More...

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Met with Michael at the studio because I needed some updated theatre headshots.He helped pick the outfit from a few options I brought with me and immediately set everything up. I showed him a couple of samples of what I wanted and he did exactly what I needed. He was professional, nice, and it was obvious that he knew what he was doing. Apart from many photography studios out there, Michael is an artist and regards his work as such.I got my retouched photo the same day, only about an hour after I left his studio!The end photo was beautiful, the experience pleasant and turnaround quick.Thank you Michael! More...

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I contacted Capture The Look after searching Yelp for a professional photographer and seeing their exceptional reviews. Now, I can say firsthand that Michael truly is a fantastic photographer. The studio is very nice, and the photos came out great - exactly what I had hoped for. More...

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