Robert Valdes Photography

Robert is an absolutely amazing photographer and an overall creative person. I couldn't believe all of the stuff he is into. Anyway, we hired him after seeing about 6 other photographers. Many others we saw had similar style and quality but were way more expensive. Part of the reason why Robert is cheaper is because he also does video (although we haven't decided whether we want video or not) and he has other photographers that work for him. He says this keeps the price low but the brides that book first get him.

We'll be doing our engagement pics early next year and I will post some of them in my bio as soon as I get them.

Planning my California wedding was frustrating; I was living in Honolulu and had to research all of my vendors on the internet. Needless to say this was difficult because of the time difference and the fact that some businesses don’t check their emails....then I found Robert Valdes. He IMMEDIATLEY called me back with quotes and promised to save the date.

When I finally met Robert he was fun and likeable; he didn't rush the meeting, offered suggestions, LISTENED, and even gave me a CD of him singing (more about this later). His wedding albums were so beautiful I purchased one. A really neat metallic hardcover album…..cool.
The day of he was professional and RELAXED, which made me relaxed. He immediately posted our photos on the internet and mailed us a CD. His photos were so pretty and artsy, yet conservative enough that we could frame them.

Anyways, about the singing. Robert mentioned that he dabbled in some singing and gave me his CD. It was really nice, however I didn’t think to ask him to sing at our wedding. Big mistake. Towards the end of the night he picked up the mike and belted out Journey’s “Faithfully”. It was so cool. The funny thing was, the next day on our way to the airport I heard it on the radio and smiled. It was definitely one of the obscure things from your wedding day that stick happily in your memory. One of my biggest regrets is that I didn’t have him sing a little more during the evening. Damn.

Thank you Robert, for helping us with our day. I know you see a million weddings, but we will only have our one, and your beautiful pictures will help us remember it forever.

Robert is the absolute best of the best. Our photos are very important to us, like most couples. We put alot of time and effort into choosing. The albums he shows at his studio are amazing. He is very easy to talk to and comes across as confident, but not cocky or conceided. The pricing is midrange but you get bang for your buck. For $7k we are getting two photographers, wedding album, two parents albums, e-pics, all our original pics on a cd and some other things I can't think of right now.

We're both excited to have Robert at our wedding.

Robert has a very comfortable personality. He has amazing work.

We found Robert to be very professional and knowledgeable. His ability to master the light was crucial for our wedding location. He gave us amazing pictures which will forever be our keepsake of that special day! We have already recommended him to friends as his price, pictures and policies (CD of your pictures without that "property of" crap) made him a crucial part of our day.

I recently hired Robert for my videography. When I got to their studio I didn't realize that they also did photography. Unfortunately, I had already gotten my photographer (a friend of the family that does it professionally in LA). If my photographer falls through then I would definitely use them for photography as well. They really seem like they understand both the photo and video and that understanding of how each one works makes the overall product better. A++

The photography was great and they were very nice to me and my Groom on the wedding day. I highly recommend Robert Valdes Photography.

I hired Robert through his video company Axiom Videography. They did a good job during my wedding and were very professional. The video was great. I would definately recommend them.

Robert was wonderful. From our first meeting with him, he was very pleasant and professional. His work is wonderful and we have received so many compliments on our pictures!

I went with Robert because we hired them for our videography. But after looking at many photographers, we decided to use Robert for the photos as well because there would be a discount for booking both, and of course their photos are great too. Honestly, the video was more important to me so another reason I wanted Robert photo was so that the photographer would not hinder the videographer's ability to shoot.

My wife LOVES the photography. More so than the video. I also enjoy the photography but I am still more into the video but am happy that we decided to use Robert for both because it made both our lives so much easier. If you really care about the video, hire them to do both because the horror stories you have heard about photographers and videographers not getting along are true (It happened at my friends down in LA. He had two different people who never worked together before and it was BAD).

We found Robert thru theknot.com. We met him at his studio in San Mateo. We booked him after two meetings. He has a very comfortable personality and he made us feel both at ease. We're really happy with the choice so far. All of his images and albums are top notch. We have our e-pics coming up and I will give a review on that once we see them.

We had our wedding on September 8. Robert did an amazing job. The photos were fantastic. We just saw our album preview and it looks great!We can't wait to get the album. Robert is easy to deal with and blended in great with our small, intimate wedding. He was not overbearing but got some great shots.

Robert's photos were breathtaking. We got married at the Auberge Du Soleil in Rutherford and his images showed the beauty of this wonderful venue. I really loved the black and white film and although I wasn't expecting any, I was happy to have had it.

I got my album and I love it! It's absolutely beautiful, the layout, pics and all! You guys did a great job before, during and after the event! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for something really special!

It was a very pleasant experience having Robert to photograph our wedding. I found Robert on here and everyone gave him great reviews. I booked him without meeting him or checking out his studio, which is only a few miles from my work. But I've never felt uncomfortable working with him. He is a great communicator and answers my emails very quickly. Robert is very professional and easy to work with. He walked us through what shots were the best to get to really capture on my wedding day. And the pictures look amazing. If you are looking for a great photograher with a very reasonable price, Robert is the one.

We got married a few years ago and had the great pleasure of meeting Robert to photograph our wedding. Not only did he walk us through what shots were the best to get to really capture the day, he delivered above and beyond everything he told us! My wedding album really tells the story of the day and we were so excited to be able to see our pictures online while on our Honeymoon. The service Robert provided for our wedding day was so spectacular that we hired him last year for my sister's wedding. Robert delivered above and beyond, yet again!
Thank you Robert!!!

I hired Robert as a videographer for my wedding although he also provides photography services. I am writing to review his artistic talent and wonderful customer service. Robert was such a pleasure to work with. He was very attentive and available for any questions. You can tell he works hard to make the customer happy. My husband, family, and I were all so pleased with the final wedding video. I have rewatched it multiple times now. Although Robert did not film our wedding he was responsible for all the editing of the video. He was able to put an 8hr event with tons of footage into a smooth flowing video that really caputred all the greatness of the day. Everyone who has watched the video is very impressed with his work. The turn around time for his work was super quick. We had the video back within a month! He even followed up weeks after to know if we needed anything else. HIre Robert, you will no be dissapointed. I am so happy that I chose to hire a videographer that has given us the gift to relive the wedding anytime.

Robert Valdes Photography was exceptional!! Not only did they arrive prepared and excited to be a part of our day, they were professional and very discreet. I was so happy with the amazing photos capturing the most important day of our life. Our album is beautiful and the video tells the whole story, even things I didn't see!!!

When I contacted Robert for the first time, he was very personable and attentive to my requests for my daughter's wedding. I appreciated his willlingness to work within my budget, timelines, etc. He also knew of the other photographers I contacted, which assured me that he was a real professional. There are a lot of "new entrants" in this business, and it is scary chosing the right phtographer, since they provide you with the memories of that special day. He showed up on time, was not intrusive to the wedding, yet captured some great moments of the wedding. His personality and talent were a perfect match for the wedding. He also delivered the DVD ahead of schedule after the wedding.I have no hesitation in recommending Robert as a professional photographer.

Planning our California wedding was frustrating; I was living in Honolulu and had to research all of my vendors on the internet. Needless to say this was difficult because of the time difference and the fact that some businesses don�t check their emails....then I found Robert Valdes. He IMMEDIATLEY called me back with quotes and promised to save the date. When I finally met Robert he was fun and likeable; he didn't rush the meeting, offered suggestions, LISTENED, and even gave me a CD of him singing (more about this later). His wedding albums were so beautiful I purchased one. A really neat metallic hardcover album�..cool.The day of he was professional and RELAXED, which made me relaxed. He immediately posted our photos on the internet and mailed us a CD. His photos were so pretty and artsy, yet conservative enough that we could frame them.Anyways, about the singing. Robert mentioned that he dabbled in some singing and gave me his CD. It was really nice, however I didn�t think to ask him to sing at our wedding. Big mistake. Towards the end of the night he picked up the mike and belted out Journey�s �Faithfully�. It was so cool. The funny thing was, the next day on our way to the airport I heard it on the radio and smiled. It was definitely one of the obscure things from your wedding day that stick happily in your memory. One of my biggest regrets is that I didn�t have him sing a little more during the evening. Damn. Thank you Robert, for helping us with our day. I know you see a million weddings, but we will only have our one, and your beautiful pictures will help us remember it forever.

I was married in July 2009 on the waterfront in Sausalito, California. I had the privilege of hiring Robert Valdes for my photography and videography needs to capture all of the cherished moments from my wedding, the most memorable day of my life. My husband and I met with Robert Valdes about seven months prior to the event and hired him at our initial meeting after talking with him and seeing examples of his amazing photography. His work is impressive and truly reflects in his personality and professionalism. Robert Valdes is an amazing photographer, a photographer who has true natural talent. He is very professional, punctual and brought his creative eye, talent and enthusiasm to our wedding day. He was very calm and confident throughout my event and captured almost 1500 breathtaking photographs. I never dreamed my wedding pictures or my wedding video would have been as beautiful and impressive as they are. I would highly recommend hiring Robert Valdes for your photography and videography needs for your wedding or any special occasion. He will capture all of the moments from your wedding and will leave you with a lifetime of unbelievable memories.

Robert is fun to work with and his pictures are amazing. We feel we received more than our money's worth by going with him.We get many compliments when we show our pictures. Some of my friends who are already married said if they could go back and do it again, they would use Robert as their photographer. That makes us feel good knowing that we can show our pictures to people and be proud of them.

I can't say thanks enough for the hard work and dedication Robert and his team did on the day of our wedding. The pictures came out amazing and so did the high resolution video (Blu-Ray) disc which is a must for todays weddings! The photography methods that Robert provided were hands down the best I have seen having gone to a fair share of weddings. If your in the market for Photo / Video I would highly recommend Robert he is fair and extremely talented when it comes to his passion. Thanks again Robert!!!!

Wow. Robert did a fantastic job working the light and capturing the day. We are so pleased with the photos and could not have asked for a better photographer. He was professional and elegant with his pictures. We would have given him 6 stars if it was possible!

We are absolutely thrilled with both our E-pics and our wedding photos. Robert was incredible to work with, making us feel at ease from the beginning. As a result, we have hundreds of photos that capture genuine emotion, fantastic detail and unique effects, all with Robert's creative and edgy genius. We CANNOT wait to see our album. If you're looking for a photographer for your wedding or event, rest assured you will receive quality, professionalism, and the most amazing photos you've ever seen from Robert Valdes.

Robert was the perfect touch to our wedding day. His work was amazing and he captured some of the most perfect moments of the day. We have received nothing but wonderful compliments on our pictures! Robert is very pleasant to work with and is very professional. He is highly recommended!

It was a very pleasant experience having Robert to photograph our wedding. I found Robert on projectwedding.com and everyone gave him great reviews. I booked him without meeting him or checking out his studio, which is only a few miles from my work. But I've never felt uncomfortable working with him. He is a great communicator and answers my emails very quickly. Robert is very professional and easy to work with. He walked us through what shots were the best to get to really capture on my wedding day. And the pictures look amazing. If you are looking for a great photograher with a very reasonable price, Robert is the one.

We just got our layout for our wedding album and it looked great! Robert did a fantastic job with the layouts and showcased each photo perfectly. Also, he asked for any suggestions for changes to the layouts, which shows that he does value our opinions as well. We can't wait to see the final product and know that it'll be fantastic!We booked his company for our video and the video was great! (You can read our review.)So highly recommend his services!

Every time we show our wedding album we get the same "wow" response from the viewer. Robert really came through for us; he was funny but professional during the shoot, made great suggestions for poses and settings, then really surprised us with on the sly natural shots. In fact, some of our favorite shots of the wedding were not set up. He knows what he's doing, he made us very happy and I am sure he will make you happy as well. Thank you Robert.

I was very happy that we chose Robert as our wedding photographer. He was very flexible on the day of the wedding so that we have many great pictures but were also able to spend plenty of time with our family and friends. Robert also worked with us to choose the right book to meet our expectations and budget. While Robert was taking pictures. we knew they were going to be amazing...from the use of spectacular light to setting up perfect shadows, Robert is very creative. We also used Robert's company for videography and we couldn't be happier with the results!

I hired Robert Valdes and Axiom Photography to do both the photography and videography for my wedding. Although my wedding was 3 years ago, I still get excited about it whenever I open my wedding album or turn on my wedding video because I feel as though I am re-living every special moment through the photos. Robert captured everything from the artistic posed shots to the funny candid shots that remind us of how much we enjoyed ourselves that day. I think I can speak for most people, especially brides and brides-to-be, and say that your wedding day is/was one of the most important days of your life. And on that day, you want everything to be perfect. Every bride wants to look amazing, but I can honestly say that I have never felt more beautiful than I did that day. Robert used his expertise to capture images that made me look as elegant and radiant as I felt when I married my husband. For what we paid, the quality of service and the gorgeous finished products were more than worth the cost. I would recommend Robert Valdes and Axiom Photography to anyone who is not on an extremely strict budget and wants beautiful memories to last a lifetime. Thank you, Robert!

Working with Mr. Valdes has been very pleasant. He is very efficient, courteous, & professional. My friends & family enjoyed viewing our engagement & wedding photos. I always get comments on his work. He is highly recommended!

Robert provided photo and video for our wedding. From the first day we met Robert, we felt comfortable and worry-free. I tend to be very picky and tedious about things but Robert was able to cater to my unique needs every step of the way. Even as the scope of my initial requests changed to the point where it wasn't part of our original agreement, Robert was not only willing but happy to accommodate us. He did his best to explain the process and to educate us along the way. When the of the wedding came, we had no worries that Robert and his staff would take care of everything...and they did. We love reliving our special day with our album and video.

Amazing! Robert did an amazing job with his photography. We are so pleased with the photos and reasonable pricing. He created very professional and very elegant photos. I would highly recommend this photographer.

When we recieved our photos and dvd we were very pleased with the product and service. I would recommend AXIOM for your special day too!

Working with Mr. Valdes has been very pleasant. He is very efficient, courteous, & professional. My friends & family enjoyed viewing our engagement & wedding photos. I always get comments on his work. He is highly recommended!

We found Robert to be very professional and knowledgeable. His ability to master the light was crucial for our wedding location. He gave us amazing pictures which will forever be our keepsake of that special day! We have already recommended him to friends as his price, pictures and policies (CD of your pictures without that "property of" crap) made him a crucial part of our day.

Dear Robert,

Words cannot describe the joy I am feeling as I look at my finished wedding album. The photos are amazing, as is the magazine style designed pages. But, all along I never had any doubt that I would love my wedding photographs. I think the joy is more related to the fact that I not only found a great artist to work with, but I also found a friend and someone I could trust as well. And Robert, that is what you have been to me from the beginning. From my first phone call, to our first meeting, right down thru the wedding where you treated everyone, including my overbearing Mother, with the utmost respect and courtesy. I had heard horror stories about photographers that stress out there brides and I am lucky that I found you because you went out of your way to make sure I was relaxed and happy on my wedding day (You have no doubt learned much about how to behave in your 15+ years doing this). When I took my time to pick the images for the album, you kindly reminded me to do so, but did not rush me. As you know, we looked at many photographers and many of them had great work. But the manner with which you carry yourself was the deciding factor in us using you. And we are glad that we made the right choice! Feel free to use us as reference for any bride needing one.

Dear Robert,

When we arrived home from our honeymoon, we had the pleasant surprise of finding our DVD Negatives in our mailbox. I was already on wedding overload so I decided to wait and view them the next day. But my "Husband" (still getting use to that!) insisted we take a peek. All I can say is that the images are AMAZING! They made me remember things that I had already forgotten. Ken was also thankful that you didn't make him look like a sissy in the pre posed shots and was relieved when I was so happy about the photos. Now to the arduous task of picking our favorites for the wonderful album I know you will make for us. You took so many good ones that it's going to be hard to narrow them down.....Thanks again Robert and we'll be in touch.

I love Robert Valdes Photographer becuause he's ME LOL

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Robert is fantastic to work with, on a professional level, I worked with him as videographer and photographer. I also hired him as my photographer for own wedding. Very pleased all around!

I have worked several weddings with Robert over the last 15 years. He is always professional and great to work with. He has an eye to capture the moment and does it beautifully. You will not be disappointed!

Robert does excellent work, and is really great to work with as he is always professional and generous with his time and effort.

I endorse Robert Valdes Photography because it's all me!