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‘21 Certificate of Excellence, 2021

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GALA Photo and Films is a team of skilled wedding and engagement photographers based in San Francisco, California that provides services throughout the United States. The group aims for greatness and to give you the very best customer service possible.

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12 July 2022

Gala videos (Marc) covered the pre wedding event of Haldi (Indian tradition).
The quality of the coverage is exceptional, especially because they captured the moods/ emotions of the bride, groom and guests so well. The event extended a couple of hours due to last minute changes. Marc and his colleague agreed to stay for extended hours and covered the event. That was a stressful time for us as times changed.
I appreciate Marc and his colleague for being so cooperative. The team covered all rituals in detail and used close up shots.
All our guests liked their pleasant personalities and the way they interacted with them.
I highly recommend them for any event.
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13 January 2021

Marc & Gia documented our wedding day so beautifully! Their professional and organized approach, easy-going attitude, and artistic eye made them great to work with.

They were very professional and organized throughout our time working together, making sure that we knew that our day was their priority. Marc put us at ease during our calls, and always communicated clearly about what he needed from us and what we could expect from him. He met us at our wedding venue to scout out good photo locations and to familiarize with the space. The day of, they made sure we got all of the photos we wanted (and more!), all while being on top of timing and directing us and our families in a pleasant way so we were on track and having fun.

They are a joy to work with because Marc & Gia are good conversationalist, and has an easy-going and positive attitude. We felt like we got to know them at our engagement shoot and then at our wedding , and that was great because we enjoyed spending time with them and made us so much more comfortable for our photos. They had a way of making us laugh, and making us feel at easy in front of the camera. We loved how they showed us a few photos as they were going, just so we could be assured that they were coming out beautifully!

Finally, Marc & Gia brings creativity and an artistic eye to their work. We loved working with them.
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2 January 2021

After interviewing several photography vendors, it was a no-brainer to choose Marc and Gia to be the ones capturing our wedding celebration. From the moment we spoke with Marc on the phone, we could feel his transparency and good nature. While we live overseas, our wedding was in San Jose, CA. Marc worked with us very closely and made the process very easy, removing all of the long-distance hassles. He did not treat us a client but more like a friend and relative. He listened to our requests and criteria and provided useful recommendations in finding locations for photoshoot prior to our ceremony.
We met Marc and Gia for the first time on-location for the photoshoot session. All we can say is that they were more pleasant and friendly than we had anticipated. They are a very professional, knowledgeable, and expert team. It felt as if we knew them for a long time.
We are very glad and blessed to have found them as professional photographers and now as friends. They go beyond the call of duty to make sure your event is captured and recorded for the rest of your life. All the guests were impressed with Marc and Gia’s friendly and professional attitudes.
Thank you Marc and Gia for making our wedding a memorable one.
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27 September 2020

My husband and I booked Gala Photo and Films for our November 2019 wedding and they were absolutely WONDERFUL to work with! Their photography and videography skills are abundantly evident in their work and I was immediately drawn in by the naturalness of their photos and use of light. You can definitely feel the joy and love in the couples they photograph. From the beginning, it felt like a clear and confident decision to work with them and I'm SO GLAD we did! Our engagement and wedding photos came out beautifully. Marc and Gia always made us feel comfortable and at ease in front of the camera and were always open to any ideas or requests. On our wedding day, they helped with the flow of our day and respectfully took charge when needed, which I completely appreciated! They kept us on track and never pressured me. When there was a mix-up on seating at our venue, I headed over to help resolve the issue but was intercepted by Marc and Gia who assured me they could handle it and redirected me to our table so my new husband and I could enjoy our dinner. Marc told me that I shouldn't need to stress and reminded me to enjoy the night! I felt SO well taken care of and trusted that they would take care of anything else that might happen. WHICH THEY DID! The staff at our venue ended up cutting our wedding cake despite us telling them not to. Marc and Gia STOPPED them before they cut MORE of the cake and gracefully pulled my husband and me aside to let us know what had happened. They made the best of an unfortunate situation, corrected the cake as much as they could and our photos still turned out great. You couldn't even tell anything was wrong. They made any edits to our photos or video we requested and even when it became quite a project. They handled EVERYTHING with such professionalism which is something I really value. I would be GLAD to work with them again and HIGHLY recommend them. If you're looking for an event photographer or videographer, look no further because your search stops wit Gala Photo and Films. Thank you, Marc, Gia, and Team! You are truly amazing. More...

15 December 2019

We had such a wonderful experience with Marc and Gia as our wedding photographers from the planning stages to the day-of events and to receiving our photos in a timely manner. They were so flexible and attentive to what we wanted and needed for our wedding - even helping us plan our wedding timeline when we had no clue what we were doing. They captured so many beautiful photos, I can't even describe. From the bridal party shots, to the group family photos, and even making sure friends / family who wanted to take photos on their phones also got a chance to capture what they wanted. They got great candid moments too. They are efficient and for me in my heels, they kept it quick and got the shots quickly. LoL They were also playful and got fun shots of the guys and girls getting ready and in our photo location. We highly recommend them. Thank you again to Gala photo for capturing our special day! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

12 December 2019

I found Marc on one of the wedding sites when my wife and I were looking for a photographer.  Marc made us feel comfortable in working with him and his team. He was always available whenever we had questions, even though he was always booked every weekend doing a photo shoot for another wedding.When the big day came Marc and his team was on time and began doing his thing  and making sure that the bride did not have to worry about everything. One thing that was amazed me was how comfortable he was with handling a huge Chinese family and getting everyone ready for family photos.  I would definitely recommend Marc to anyone that needs a photographer for a wedding or any type of photo shoot. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

10 December 2019

Amazing photographers and videographers! They were so committed to catching every detail for us! Looking back and watching the wedding movies I relived the day all over again and got to see so many more beautiful details that I didn't get to see the day of. They are amazing and I would recommend them to everyone! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

30 November 2019

Thank you GALA Photo and Films for the amazing job you did capturing our wedding day! Marc, Gia and the team are incredible! They ended up feeling more like friends at our wedding than photographers and videographers. They were just so fun to work with! They provide quality photos and video and really know how to make you feel comfortable behind the camera. My husband, our wedding party and myself had so much fun taking pictures during our big day. Marc goes the extra mile to make sure you are happy without breaking your budget. These guys are so great! Highly recommend them for your wedding! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

15 November 2019

We were so lucky to have found Marc and Gia for our civil ceremony/wedding photographer! My husband and I wanted a simple City Hall ceremony for our family, and while we had many great referrals for a "full" wedding photographer, we didn't want to spend a crazy amount without compromising quality. I was lucky to have found Gala via a Google search, and Marc quickly got in touch with me once I emailed him. Communication was spotless throughout the months leading up to our ceremony, and I loved and appreciated that Marc called me prior to get an idea of what kind of style we wanted, and what our personalities were like. It's these kind of gestures that shows that Marc and Gia really care about their clients, rather than a simple business transaction.Aside from amazing photography, Marc and Gia were an absolute lifesaver during our ceremony. I had done my research on the typical process at City Hall, but we ran into some unexpected delays and Marc and Gia were extremely helpful in guiding us around and making sure we got to the right office at City Hall and signed the right documents. Because they have photographed so many sessions at City Hall, Marc was also able to help us ask the judge for a more private area for our ceremony so that the elderly grandparents could sit down instead of stand around. Although our session was supposed to be for 2 hours, combined with the waiting time and getting signed in, Marc & Gia actually ended up spending around 4 hours with us at City Hall.Once we were done with our session, we were planning to take an Uber back home. When Marc & Gia found out, they very kindly drove us back home since they happened to be heading in the same direction. We got our edited photos (400+!) back within 2 weeks after the ceremony despite Marc & Gia being very busy with other weddings and Labor Day, which we were gladly expecting to wait up to a month.In addition to photography, Marc and Gia also does videography services. I almost wish we had done a full-blown wedding so that we could've used their services for every aspect of our wedding! They are such great people, and made our entire civil ceremony so easy and enjoyable. They really go above and beyond to create an amazing experience for everybody involved in a wedding, and we cannot recommend them enough! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

24 October 2019

Marc and his team was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Professional, efficient, friendly and, most importantly, took the most fabulous photographs of our wedding, in challenging weather conditions (! ) getting soaking wet in the process.

Our pre-shoot (engagement) was hilarious and fun and for our wedding day he was almost invisible but captured the most precious moments. We could not have wished for a better photographer. Thank you, Marc.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

24 October 2019

From the moment we first had contact with Marc we knew he would be the perfect photographer for our big day. We had researched his work online and after seeing his Instagram and website pictures, we completely fell in love with his natural style of photography and ability to capture the beauty in a moment.

On the day of our wedding, he even showed up earlier than planned so that he could snap some getting ready photos which turned out to be some of our favourite pictures from the day! Its hard to put in to words how blown away we were by his work on our big day. There were so many incredible and special moments that he managed to capture so perfectly, and so naturally, which is just what we were looking for.

We lost count of all the guests who commented on how amazing he was. He was able to direct the group photos without being intrusive or overbearing and throughout the day he blended in to the scene perfectly. He used every lighting opportunity he could find to capture a range of photos, and was constantly on the look out to use the scenery and grounds of the venue to the fullest. His passion and enthusiasm to capture every moment shone all throughout, and he absolutely blew us away with his talent We couldn’t have wished for anything more and we would recommend Marc 100 times over! Thank you Marc!
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

24 October 2019

We had the honor of Marc and Gia at our wedding and they are incredible. From the beautiful engagement shoot at the beach to the 200 person church and tent wedding. The photos tell the story and bring back every feeling from our wedding day and we look at them feeling laughter and tears. They are truly talented and captured everything and we will treasure these forever. Thank you so much!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

15 October 2019

Marc and Gia are the best in the business! Choosing them as our photographers for our engagement and wedding photos was the best decision we made. They made the whole process enjoyable, natural, and FUN!! They are a joy to work with. In addition to their spunky and witty personalities, their work exceeded our expectations. They have a true natural talent for photography and were able to capture every special moment that meant the world to us. Their communication was consistent, effective, and efficient. Their precision to detail is amazing. If you want the most authentic, unique, and fun photos in town, these are your people. One conversation with them and you'll be hooked. Thank you Marc and Gia ! We love you and can't wait for future photo sessions! - Ashley and Edgar More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

15 October 2019

I spent a long time researching wedding photographers in my area and was hit hard by their work, they automatically went to the top of my list and we are so happy that they could shoot our wedding. After having the opportunity to meet, it was clear how their personality and passion matched their talent, these guys are a force!

On our big day Gia and Marc were focused, professional and attentive behind the lens and so much fun during all the bits in between. Group shots were super smooth and efficient, then individual shots with my wife were just a blast. Through out the course of day Gia and Marc continued to bring a thirst and enthusiasm for capturing our wedding and what made that day so special for us, I know those images will be personal and we cant wait to see them.

Photography was a big part of the day for us and having the talent and personality of Gia and Marc entrusted with that responsibility was a dream.

Thanks Guys!
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

14 October 2019

I cannot begin to express how wonderful our experience was with Marc and Gia. Not only were the photos beautiful, but they were such a joy to work with from our engagement shoot to the wedding and even afterwards. They took time to get to know us as people, not just as clients. We felt cared about, prioritized, and part of the photography process. In preparation for our engagement shoot, Gia asked if we had any special ideas of what we’d like to do for the shoot. She gave a few ideas but emphasized that it should be something reflective of who we are as a couple. We ended up doing a really exciting shoot at the beach and it was so much fun! Marc is great at helping people loosen up and have fun in front of the camera! My husband and I joke about our engagement shoot - Marc coaching us on how to relax a bit…we had a great laugh and Marc actually snuck in a shot of this happening! He quickly became well-known by our wedding party as the gumby-legged photographer who would get into any ninja position to get the best shot. One of the most special aspects of Marc’s photography is that it doesn’t just capture the moments from your wedding day. It also captures the feelings in those moments. When my husband and I were looking at photographers’ portfolios, what stood out to us with Marc’s was that he didn’t just take hundreds of pictures of the bride and groom. He caught the little moments, things that probably nobody else noticed. Gia captured all the fun and non posed moments. We love candids and she not only took candids but moments that still bring me to tears. My dad doing a little funky dance by himself, my husband’s best friend whispering something in his ear, my sister spraying medicine in my throat (since I lost my voice that morning). Silly little details that don’t seem significant at all, but in looking back helps remember how special that day felt. We have stunning portrait photos from the wedding, but more importantly we also have hundreds of photos of our family and friends. I didn’t realize until it happened, but your wedding day is surreal, because there’s no other time when all of the most important people in your life are in the same place at the same time. I am so glad we had Marc and Gia with us, because they knew how important it was to us to capture that and preserve it forever. 100 stars. Everything we could’ve hoped for. Thanks guys! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

25 September 2019

I am writing this review because I feel like everyone should know how amazing the Gala Photo and Films is! From the day we hired them, they were very responsive and helpful with any questions we had. We had a long day and they were able to accommodate with hours without any hesitation. They are budget friendly and their work is phenomenal. We hot sneak peek right after the wedding and waiting for our beautiful highlight video coming soon!
We had over 200 guests and you can imagine how our group photos would be like. They took the lead and they managed to get the group photos perfectly. If you want your wedding day to go smooth and run on time, hire them. We didnt have a wedding planner, but they managed to draw us a timeline that we were able to squeeze in everything.

Thank you so much guys!

Jeremy
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

23 September 2019

We decided to get married at San Francisco City Hall, and had many different rates from photographers. Some were very expensive, which to us defeated the purpose of having a simple ceremony at City Hall. I was very excited to have found Marc & Gia at GALA Photo & Films because not only was their photography beautiful, but they offered such an affordable rate compared to other photographers that I had received quotes from. From the beginning, their communication was spot-on and I appreciated that I could call or text with any questions and get a response almost immediately.

The other unexpected highlight of GALA is that they had done so many City Hall weddings that not only did they know the best locations for beautiful photos, but they were so well-versed in the entire process that they helped walk us through from beginning to end. Without their expertise, we would've gotten very lost as the entire process was more complicated than we had expected.

Despite the busy wedding season, Gia was able to send me our finalized photos (over 400+!) less than 2 weeks after the wedding. I could not recommend GALA Photo & Films enough, and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a photographer!
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

16 September 2019

Had an opportunity to work with this amazing team. if you're looking for photo or video, this is the team you want for your event.

Reviewed on Facebook

25 August 2019

I can't express enough how much we appreciated Galaphotoandfilms to document our big day. From booking them 1.5 years in advance, to taking our engagement photos, we knew we made the best decision to go with them. They are meticulous in every photo shoot, sometimes even picky for us than we were! They know how to handle big families when it came to taking pictures with every family group. They also helped me relax on my wedding day and I never once felt stressed. They were the unspoken "day-of-coordinator" to ensure that they got every special moment I had with my husband on camera. Lastly, they came to the rescue at the last minute and was able to document my best friend's wedding as she was told she did not have that long left to live. It still means the world to me that Galaphotoandfilms treated us like family. That's what I think is always missing in other photographers and videographers. This team really caters to you as the couple. Thank you again and I am so in love with the photos and videography! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

20 August 2019

Let me tell you how amazing these people are!
My fiance and I interviewed 12 photographers until we found Marc! He was very responsive throughout the hiring process and until the last day. Marc & Gia managed the whole wedding and were extremely patient with my family. I had over 250 people at our wedding and they were able to manage each group photo without any frustration. I know it is not easy to get 20 people lined up for photos but thank God, Marc was easily able to perform the best!
We are anxiously waiting for our final edited photos and videos and I know they are going to look gorgeous since we have seen the sneak peek photos.

You won't regret hiring them!
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

9 August 2019

Galaphotoandfilms was hands down the best decision we ever made for our wedding amongst our other vendors. From booking them a year and a half ago, they have treated us like family. Every question I had, every anxiety I had leading up to the wedding, they were there to calm me down. It was amazing that they also handled the events we had for our wedding. We never had to worry about time of events. They easily accommodated to our needs that day.
On a personal note, Marc and his team came through last minute to document my best friends’ wedding as she didn’t have that much longer left to live. He was patient with the family as he was with ours. He and his team did everything to ensure they captured the best shots.

The team was even picky about taking particular photos too. Please, whatever you do, feel free to contact me if you still have questions. We are so happy that we booked them as our vendors. I’ll even send you photos of us to show you their work.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

3 August 2019

Marc is a wonderful wedding photographer. He is friendly and easy to work with on our wedding day. He happened to be out of the country a few months before our wedding. We wish he could get back to us as quickly as we wanted to prior to our wedding. However, his service was awesome. His team and him arrived on time on our wedding day and gave us tips on how to post for photos. Our wedding day happened to be on a rainy day, he went back to the venue after few days to shot with his drome. We appreciate that a lot! He sent us our highlight video and wedding documentary 2 months after our wedding. I understand it takes time to edit videos, wish we could at least receive the highlight earlier. Thank you Marc and his team! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

3 August 2019

Marc is a wonderful wedding photographer. He is friendly and easy to work with on our wedding day. He happened to be out of the country a few months before our wedding. We wish he could get back to us as quickly as we wanted to prior to our wedding. However, his service was awesome. His team and him arrived on time on our wedding day and gave us tips on how to post for photos. Our wedding day happened to be on a rainy day, he went back to the venue after few days to shot with his drome. We appreciate that a lot! He sent us our highlight video and wedding documentary 2 months after our wedding. I understand it takes time to edit videos, wish we could at least receive the highlight earlier. Thank you Marc and his team! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

17 July 2019

I cannot say enough how much we enjoyed our engagement photo session with Marc and Gia! Within minutes of meeting in person, there was an instant comfort as if we knew them and had been friends for years. They are very professional and showed up with a plan. We are super excited and look forward to having them be a part of our big wedding day as our photographer! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

24 June 2019

Marc and his team were great to work with. As a planner myself, it is such a relief to work with professional yet creative vendors, and the GALA Video Team exceeded in all areas. They were mindful of the couple's wishes for the day and and captured lovely video moments. They have fun and friendly personalities that bring joy to the day, making it that much less stressful when we work together. Definitely recommend reaching out to Marc for your video needs. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

29 May 2019

From the beginning, Marc was amazing. He felt more like a friend than a vendor. I used them for our wedding, video and photos. The pictures came out perfect. The ONLY thing I wish we did was took pictures with our parents. We missed that part because everything was so rushed since we started late and people were hungry. Other than that, Marc and his team did a great job. Once we got photos and videos he made any edits we requested in a timely manner. I really have no complaints. I would recommend them for the price and service, you can't beat it! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

7 April 2019

Marc was amazing!! We found him online and hiring him was one of our best wedding decisions. He's so patient and passionate about his work. We had in person and telephone meetings to make sure we were always on the same page. He did our engagement photos and our wedding pictures. All of the photos are beautiful and our friends and family agreed. On the day of the wedding, Marc arrived on time and had a brief meeting with me about what I wanted for the day and his thoughts and ideas on capturing the best photos. My sister was unable to attend my wedding at the last minute due to a medical emergency and Marc graciously set up a live stream YouTube channel so that she could participate in the wedding. I was/am EXTREMELY grateful for this gesture of kindness. My sister was present for all the important moments. Just know that when you're hiring Marc you are getting a professional, kind, amazing photographer. His entire team was great. Don't hesitate to give him a call. #forevergrateful More...

Reviewed on Yelp

20 February 2019

I dont know why we waited until last minute to hire our photographer and videographer. That being said, I also do not know how I got extremely lucky to find them!
I requested a quote and received an answer like after 15 mins. We spoke with Marc and he was very patient with all the questions we had. We got the package which offered complementary engagement photoshoot. The price was very reasonable and there were no hidden fees.
In the wedding day, Marc brought his team and they did a fantastic job and our family loved how professional they were.
We got our sneak peek photos like after 2 days and we were thrilled with super epic photos.
They are not just professional photographers, they also care about your big day and they want to make sure your wedding day goes as smooth as possible.
Trust me you will be in safe hands, if you hire Marc and his team.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

13 February 2019

Marc and his team were amazing! They took great photos, were professional and on time, they even pleased my family (a very hard feat), and went above and beyond to make sure they captured everything that made our wedding special. I cannot recommend Gala Photo enough! More...

1 February 2019

We just received our our wedding photos and video and are so thrilled. The documentary edit let’s us relive the wonderful day and the highlight video is perfect for sharing with friends. Now the photos, they were just amazing. We expected the best and we received the best. It was such a pleasure working with Marc and his team. They went out of there way, showed up early and made sure we were happy the entire day. I totally recommend Gala to everyone getting married. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

18 January 2019

If you're looking for a wedding photographer, Marc should definitely be one of your top choices, if not the choice. I found him on yelp 7 months before my wedding, and was stunned by the amazing reviews he got. Let me just say he deserves all of those 5-star reviews. He replied immediately when I reached out to him on yelp, and quoted me an incredible price for an 8-hour package. When I asked if he could customize the package to an 10-hour one, he came up with one fast. We had a chat over the phone, and his attitude was just so thorough and kind. My husband and I knew right from that phone call that we wanted him as our photographer. Fast forward to two months before the wedding. We wanted to take pre-ceremony pictures at San Francisco's city hall, but our ceremony was being held in Gilroy, so doing both in the same day would be incredibly stressful, if not impossible. In a panic, we emailed him and asked if there was any way we could split our pre-ceremony pictures to a different day (3 hours one day, 7 hours the other), and to our surprise and gratefulness, Marc made it happen! With no extra charge or anything! This is during a time where I know he must be busy, because our wedding was smack in the middle of Christmas and New Years. Throughout the pre-ceremony and day of wedding picture taking, he was just so flexible, and got along with all of our guests (even my hard to please parents). He was respectful, but at the same time made sure that my husband's and my wishes were met first (I didn't want too many phone photographers taking up too much time, and he managed to convey that perfectly to them so that I didn't have to be such a bridezilla). He and Gia were perfect for our wedding. They sent us our preview photos within 2 days! I was not expecting that at all, but was so grateful. I cannot recommend Gala photos enough. If you want flexible, charismatic, and skilled photographers at your wedding, don't hesitate to book Marc and Gia. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

28 December 2018

Had a great holiday photo shoot with these guys. Really professional and timely. Fun to work with and seemed to make a great team. Will definitely hire again in the future. Great shots! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

28 December 2018

If you're looking for a wedding photographer, Marc should definitely be one of your top choices, if not the choice. I found him on yelp 7 months before my wedding, and was stunned by the amazing reviews he got. Let me just say he deserves all of those 5-star reviews. He replied immediately when I reached out to him on yelp, and quoted me an incredible price for an 8-hour package. When I asked if he could customize the package to an 10-hour one, he came up with one fast. We had a chat over the phone, and his attitude was just so thorough and kind. My husband and I knew right from that phone call that we wanted him as our photographer. Fast forward to two months before the wedding. We wanted to take pre-ceremony pictures at San Francisco's city hall, but our ceremony was being held in Gilroy, so doing both in the same day would be incredibly stressful, if not impossible. In a panic, we emailed him and asked if there was any way we could split our pre-ceremony pictures to a different day (3 hours one day, 7 hours the other), and to our surprise and gratefulness, Marc made it happen! With no extra charge or anything! This is during a time where I know he must be busy, because our wedding was smack in the middle of Christmas and New Years. Throughout the pre-ceremony and day of wedding picture taking, he was just so flexible, and got along with all of our guests (even my hard to please parents). He was respectful, but at the same time made sure that my husband's and my wishes were met first (I didn't want too many phone photographers taking up too much time, and he managed to convey that perfectly to them so that I didn't have to be such a bridezilla). He and Gia were perfect for our wedding. They sent us our preview photos within 2 days! I was not expecting that at all, but was so grateful. I cannot recommend Gala photos enough. If you want flexible, charismatic, and skilled photographers at your wedding, don't hesitate to book Marc and Gia. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

15 December 2018

Marc and his team were amazing! They took great photos, were professional and on time, they even pleased my family (a very hard feat), and went above and beyond to make sure they captured everything that made our wedding special. I cannot recommend Gala Photo enough! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

8 December 2018

Marc and his team recently photographed my sisters wedding. We received the edits over the weekend and I can’t stop smiling! We love the photos and everything about them. I am not a professional photographer but I do dabble around and I can’t even start on how great of a photographer he is. Photography it’s not just having a nice camera, he understands composition, lighting and the most important thing knowing how to deal with his clients. Honestly, it felt as though he was one of us. I can honestly say that once I get married, I will hire him and his team to photograph my wedding. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

29 November 2018

Marc and his team were amazing. They shot our wedding for 12 hours...WOW. The pictures were stunning and the team was so personable and non-intrusive, capturing the best moments and creating the art I wanted in some of the photos at the same time! He's the best and we couldn't be more pleased! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

3 November 2018

In time, non-imposing and like the friends you never had. So sad they won’t be around to take more photos as life progresses in the manner that they did for our wedding. The photos are beautiful and full of personal actions shots as opposed to all of the posed stuff out there that overshadows the reality of the day. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

2 November 2018

We just received our wedding video and are so thrilled. The long video lets us relive the wonderful day, and the highlights video is perfect for sharing with friends. It was such a pleasure working with Marc. We are so glad that we picked him. We feel that we got the best! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

5 October 2018

I can't even begin to explain how great Marc was with our civil wedding photos. He was definitely on time and professional and the photos turned out fantastic- thanks to him. I highly recommend if you ever need a great photographer and the best rates to definitely contact Marc. He did an amazing job, and we couldn't have been more happy with the photos. Incredible expierence and highly recommend!! Thanks Marc and his team!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

5 October 2018

I can't even begin to explain how great Marc was with our civil wedding photos. He was definitely on time and professional and the photos turned out fantastic- thanks to him. I highly recommend if you ever need a great photographer and the best rates to definitely contact Marc. He did an amazing job, and we couldn't have been more happy with the photos. Incredible experience and highly recommend!! Thanks Marc and his team!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

4 October 2018

Marc and his team were amazing to work with and we would absolutely use them again. We received so many compliments from our friends and family about our photographers and how thorough they were at taking photos of everything and everyone. Marc was friendly, responsive, and overall great to work with throughout. They took the time to line everyone up in our family for great group shots, helped adjust our timeline to maximize our photos, and made sure they took photos of all our events (first look, bouquet/garter toss, first dance and all dances, cake cutting, etc.). Marc was prompt as well and just really nice. I cannot stress that we would use Marc again if the occasion arose. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

13 September 2018

We don't live in San Francisco . . so I looked hard and long for a well-reviewed photographer. I narrowed it down to Gala and set everything up through emails.
We were nervous because it was our wedding and we only had one shot. If Gala didn't show up or work out then (well you know).
Gala (Marc and his colleague) were right on time. They explained everything, put us at ease and were with us for the entire City Hall wedding journey. They guided and prompted us just how to pose, where to shoot and made it fun.
They even drove us to a beautiful nearby cafe for additional photos. They were sooooo enthusiastic.
We have beautiful memories of our wedding thanks to Marc and recommend them for anyone that requires not only professional photography - but also a personalized and happy experience!
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19 July 2018

Incredibly amazing service and the best photographers! The quality of my wedding photos were beyond crispy and sharp! Marc gave us extra edited photos as well. I didn't have an event planner but luckily Marc and his team helped me and my husband throughout the night for making sure everything goes well and smooth. We also got the photos way before the agreed date. We got way more edited photos than original agreement.
Thanks One Production Haus. They will also be at my sisters wedding in 2019.
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14 July 2018

If you have read wedding blogs as much as I have, you know the photographer is the most important decision you will make for your wedding; and it's absolutely true!
I was so nervous picking a photographer since I live in San Diego but the wedding was in San Francisco. I didn't have time to meet a photographer in person so I had to go off emails and phone interviews. After the sixth or seventh interview, I felt hopeless. Then I found Marc and Gala Photo and Films online and thought I would give them a try. After talking to him, he was so reassuring that he could provide us what we wanted at an AMAZING price. I told my now husband about all the choices for photographers and after weeks of corresponding with all of them he also thought they were the best choice. They were extremely prompt with responses for any questions we had and they recorded all of the photos we sent as suggestions.
Two days before the wedding we arrived in San Francisco and our first order of business was to meet Marc and his team. We talked for hours on our timeframe for the day, how many photographers were at each location, and Marc had a million ideas that were extremely creative. After everything they had to say I was 100% confident in the choice we made to use them.
The day of the wedding they showed up a little early to set up all the lights and make sure they didn't miss any shots of the bridal party getting ready. They also coordinated with my hair and make up artist to make sure we were keeping on the right time schedule and that my make up would be perfect for the pictures.
The whole day someone was making sure they got the shots we specifically asked for and more! We had three photographers and one videographer cover our wedding and I never even noticed them during the ceremony! It was amazing.
After the wedding, we received our pictures sooner than expected! I couldn't be happier with them.
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28 June 2018

So many great things to say about Marc and his team! Marc was very accommodating. He came and met my fiancé, now husband and explained everything before we went forward with booking with him. After we met, there was no doubt I chose them to work with. They were on time the day of our wedding. Better yet early! As a bride you worry about EVERYTHING and Marc definitely made me feel confident he would not let me down! After watching my wedding video, I'm so pleased of the outcome. He captured every important moment. I can say I now have a friend working with Marc! He does not disappoint!!! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

23 June 2018

We had an amazing experience working with Marc and his team. We booked them last minute for an event that we decided we wanted a professional photographer for. He was responsive, personable, and willing to work on a quick timeline. Photos were gorgeous with thoughtful editing. We were really lucky to find One Production Haus and we would highly recommend them to other clients. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

17 June 2018

I hired these guys to make a video of my dad's surprise birthday party. It was a last minute idea that I had to record the event as part of his birthday gift. I also wanted to save the memories and not have to worry about trying to record guests by myself during the party. I wasn't sure I'd be able to find someone who could do it last minute. Lucky for me, Marc called me back and said they were available. He sent two guys out to do the work and they were extremely professional, on time and very pleasant to work with. They made sure to ask who the most important people were to interview to ensure that I would be happy with the result. I also had a few rounds of edits on the videos to get them just how I wanted. In the end, I received one short video and one longer video that are truly priceless. It's cheesy but many tears were shed watching the videos because what they captured means so much to our family. I sincerely hope I can hire them again because it's so special to have important memories captured on video. If you have an event give them a call and at least get a quote. It was well worth it. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

7 June 2018

I reached out to One Production Haus about 3 months ahead of time for my prom shoot on 5/26/2018. Throughout the entire process, Marc has been a great help! He is not only extremely responsive and easy to work with, he had done his best to meet our limited budget. Although Marc was not one of our actual photographers, Robert did a wonderful job at dealing with 14 overly-excitable teenagers. He was extremely patient and we all had a good time.Marc and his team got our raw pictures to us within a couple days of the shoot and our edited pictures within 2 weeks despite the original estimate of 3-4 weeks. Thanks so much for an unforgettable prom experience! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

29 May 2018

One Production Haus recently shot our wedding and they did a fantastic job. Marc and his team, Gunay and Sal, were timely, professional, and most importantly, fun to work with. Every wedding has hectic moments, and Marc was an absolute pro at handling them - he helped us round up family members waiting for a photo, coordinate our entrance to the reception, and even pulled up videos on how to tie a half windsor knot at the last minute. We also had a chance to have a sneak peek at the final photos, and they look amazing.Of all the vendors that we worked with, One Production Haus responded in a timely manner and helped allay so many of the concerns we had (along with giving us several helpful tips as well). They are a great team, and my wife and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

29 May 2018

GALA Photo & Films recently shot our wedding and they did a fantastic job. Marc and his team, Gia and Sal, were timely, professional, and most importantly, fun to work with. Every wedding has hectic moments, and Marc was an absolute pro at handling them - he helped us round up family members waiting for a photo, coordinate our entrance to the reception, and even pulled up videos on how to tie a half windsor knot at the last minute. We also had a chance to have a sneak peek at the final photos, and they look amazing.

Of all the vendors that we worked with, GALA Photo & Films responded in a timely manner and helped allay so many of the concerns we had (along with giving us several helpful tips as well). They are a great team, and my wife and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
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Q&As

The GALA Photo and Films team uses a natural, photojournalistic approach to capture your big day.

I love the joy and excitement I get from my clients.

Photography is a passion I’ve had since I was a kid. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to work with the best in the industry. After mastering the Art, I started my business as a full time Photographer/Videographer.

We aim for greatness and to give you the very best customer service possible. We use the highest quality equipment to ensure you receive sharp and stunning images of you and your beloved. We a natural, photojournalistic approach to capture your big day.

We’re also experienced in wedding videography and we deliver couples superior-quality 4K videos that will beautifully showcase your day.