Choco Studio Photography

To us, choosing Mike & Natasha was never a choice, it was more of a given. And to date, this is the safest, the easiest and the fastest wedding decision we ever made. For one, we?re fortunate to have them in our arsenal of friends, and we know behind the scenes just how dedicated and professional they are. For two, they do a damn good job - these guys are a guarantee for the perfect wedding pictures. All these years of me stalking their blog with secret desire to one day be featured on it, flaunting the ring and the husband, paid off - I?m there! And the pictures are ? surprise, surprise ? great!We had our wedding in Hawaii, and in addition to the wedding day we had a trash-the-dress session in the rainforest. Guys had to drag their camera equipment through the jungle while beating off mosquitoes at the same time. The second part of the session was on the beach with majority of the shots in the water. Guys got neck deep in the water with us, while being extremely careful not get their camera equipment wet, and still worked the limited amount of angles to get the most amazing pictures. Plus, not every day I see a photographer so dedicated to getting the best shot he would get in the water in his boxers! Mike & Natasha always go that extra mile to make the bride & groom happy. They are extremely organized and got all the right shots and more without monopolizing our precious time. They also made our tricky family portraits a 5 minute breeze instead of an expected half hour long affair. They also got the funniest and most memorable shots of us during preparations.Am I happy with our choice of photographers? Yes, very much so. Would I be writing just as excited of a review if we weren?t friends? ABSOLUTELY.

To us, choosing Mike & Natasha was never a choice, it was more of a given. And to date, this is the safest, the easiest and the fastest wedding decision we ever made. For one, we’re fortunate to have them in our arsenal of friends, and we know behind the scenes just how dedicated and professional they are. For two, they do a damn good job - these guys are a guarantee for the perfect wedding pictures. All these years of me stalking their blog with secret desire to one day be featured on it, flaunting the ring and the husband, paid off - I’m there! And the pictures are – surprise, surprise – great!

We had our wedding in Hawaii, and in addition to the wedding day we had a trash-the-dress session in the rainforest. Guys had to drag their camera equipment through the jungle while beating off mosquitoes at the same time. The second part of the session was on the beach with majority of the shots in the water. Guys got neck deep in the water with us, while being extremely careful not get their camera equipment wet, and still worked the limited amount of angles to get the most amazing pictures. Plus, not every day I see a photographer so dedicated to getting the best shot he would get in the water in his boxers!

Mike & Natasha always go that extra mile to make the bride & groom happy. They are extremely organized and got all the right shots and more without monopolizing our precious time. They also made our tricky family portraits a 5 minute breeze instead of an expected half hour long affair. They also got the funniest and most memorable shots of us during preparations.

Am I happy with our choice of photographers? Yes, very much so. Would I be writing just as excited of a review if we weren’t friends? ABSOLUTELY.

Getting married? Need a creative couple of photographers?! Come to Mike and Natasha! They rocked our destination wedding and family wedding in SF. We literally could not have asked for more...they are keen on aesthetics and really know their stuff. Everything from our engagement session to both of our wedding ceremonies, we loved every single shot. Not to mention their creativity and ability to work fast on the hectic wedding day. They love their clients and really aim to please - isn't that all you need on your big day? Can't really get any better....

Mike and Natasha at Choco Studio were absolutely amazing. They were the photographers for my sister's wedding and, after dealing with them there and seeing the end results, we new we had to hire them for ours. They are great to work with, very proffesional, accomodating, and simply cool people. I would highly recomend them to anyone for any event.

They're super professional and easy to get ahold of. I loved working with Mike and Natasha!

My husband and I couldn't have imagined more perfect wedding photos. They were exactly what we wanted - creative, elegant, lively, beautifully edited, they told the story of our entire day as it unfolded and everyone we showed them to was simply wowed. One of my friends said some of the shots in our home looked like they came from a magazine cover. Mike and Natasha also make sure your wedding photos reflect your own personality and style. Since our wedding, I have told everyone I know about them and would recommend Choco Studio not only as wedding photographers, but for any special occasion in your life.

Mike and Natasha did a wonderful job at our wedding! I was impressed because they had to work with pretty difficult light conditions - a ceremony in full sun and a reception in a candle-lit cave.It was great to have both of them since they could split up and spend time with both me and my husband before the ceremony. During the reception, they moved seamlessly through the crowd capturing special moments like the best photo journalists.They also took our engagement photos and we had lots of fun experimenting on the Embarcadero! Their prints and photos are now gracing our home.

Mike and Natasha did a wonderful job at our wedding in July! I was impressed because they had to work with pretty difficult light conditions - a ceremony in full sun and a reception in a candle-lit cave.

It was great to have both of them since they could split up and spend time with both me and my husband before the ceremony. During the reception, they moved seamlessly through the crowd capturing special moments like the best photo journalists.

They also took our engagement photos and we had lots of fun experimenting on the Embarcadero! Their prints and photos are now gracing our home.

Finding a photographer to capture the most memorable day of our lives was the most important task of our planning process. We wanted a photographer who most importantly we got along with, who made us feel comfortable and who took photos that blew us away. My husband and I met with a handful of photographers and none of them came close to the beauty that Mike & Natasha capture. The day we met them, I walked out and told my husband, “I don’t care about anything else, I just have to have them photograph our wedding”.

Mike & Natasha are the most friendliest, down to earth vendors. They are very sweet. The day of our wedding, they made the photo sessions so comfortable and easy. It’s amazing the eye for art they have. Some of the poses I just did not understand how they would turn out … but when I got the photos, those poses were awesome! If I could sum up their work… it’s phenomenal! You will not regret choosing Mike & Natasha – they are just awesome!

Cheers,
Anjie & Amit

Mike and Natasha are simply the best!!! Our wedding was a year ago and most of our guests are still raving about Mike and Natasha's great work, the photography is absolutely beautiful and artistic, their ability to make the process so easy and comfortable is just great. These guys did an outstanding job during the wedding managing shooting at many locations, multicultural guests and even a videographer, we felt like we were in good hands and it was a key during a special and, at the same time, stressful day of our life.
We were able to see the pictures online after couple of weeks and we received a nice box with photos and cd collection right after. All we had to do was to enjoy our big day - easy.

We loved our photos so much that we asked Mike and Natasha to do some portrait photography of my pregnancy, they were excited to do it and, despite their busy schedule, were able to meet with me couple of days later. I look forward to working with Choco Studio again soon whether capturing a life changing event or family getaway.

Passionate and creative professionals that will make your day unforgettable. Our rating is 10 out of 5!

Eric and I could not be more thrilled with our wedding pictures. We literally laughed and cried, as we relived the amazing day through our photographs. These pictures are incredible and by far, exceed our expectations. You two are so gifted, and so talented, and so passionate, that you are able to spot and capture the passion in others. I cherish these moments that you have captured for us!

The biggest compliment we receive about our wedding is how phenomenal our photos were.

Thank you!!!! We are so thrilled!

Kim & Eric

After the first few pictures they showed us, I was SOLD. Mike & Natasha are so talented and laid back, friendly people. They made the whole process so easy. Our photos exceeded our expectations - beautiful work! They are highly recommended by me!

What can I say? We're really happy with our pictures! There are so many really beautiful shots that captured the day perfectly! We also enjoyed working with Mike and Natasha and we'll definitely pass the name on to anyone we know that needs a photographer. This team did a fantastic job!!!

I wish you had a six-star rating, because Mike and Natasha deserve more than 5 stars!! If you've ever dreamed of having the perfect wedding day, Mike and Natasha helped to make ours just that. Not only were their pictures innovative and artsy, but most of the time, we never knew they were taking pictures! They caught both my husband & me and our family and friends in some of the most endearing poses - what a gift. Mike and Natasha truly possess a flair for the unique and unusual. Sure, they took traditional poses, but they also used their unique talents to catch some of our favorite shots using their photojournalistic flair. We now can look back on our special Day and remember the fine details one might otherwise forget - because they captured them all! Besides their obvious talent, Mike and Natasha are wonderful, warm, caring people. They truly were a joy to work with, and a privilege to know. The finest details of our wedding day are now in the beautiful album Mike and Natasha designed, for us, and for all our friends and family to enjoy. Thank you, Mike and Natasha; you are by far the most talented photographers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Hats off to you!
Will and Kitty

Looking for a great wedding photographer? Like searching for a beautiful and delicious cake, or that perfect reception site, I encourage all of you to spend an equal amount of time in finding that ideal photographer. My wife and I interviewed several photographers, many who we met at wedding boutiques or found online, but we were lucky enough to meet Mike Peyzner. Mike and Natasha were so easy to work with; they were friendly, engaging, accommodating, and always delivered on their promises!!

What first attracted us to his business were the samples of his previous work. In addition to it being beautiful, we found it to be very artistic and original. We were very pleased with our engagement session and received lots of compliments in how stunning our pictures turned out. A lot of them hang on the walls of our home, not just because they’re of us, but simply on how wonderful they are. And of course, our wedding pictures were equally as beautiful! Thanks Mike and Natasha, we couldn’t be any happier.

– Vince and Roxanne

The first time we dealt with Mike and Natasha was at my little sister's wedding last May. While relatively quite and unassuming they were very polite, and profesional. We did not really realize how good they were until we saw the whole album from the event. The pictures were absolutely amazing. Some how they managed to take very candid shots without us ever noticing them durring the ceremony or reception.
As a result of their work at my sister's wedding, my fiance and I recently hired them for our wedding (March 22, 2009). We knew from the start who we wanted and did not even bother talking to other photographers. In early June we took our engagement photos (included in the cost) and had a great time. Mike and Natasha do everything they can to make you comfortable and get great photos. Just walking around the Embarcadero center and Ferry Building we ended up spending almost 2 hours and had a great time.
I would suggest Mike and Natasha to anyone without a moments hesitation.

Words can't explain how great, artistic, and helpful these two photographers are as a business, as a team, and as individuals. These two were recommended by our two friends after we had a prior photographer who didn't meet our needs or comfort. And after having using them for both our engagement and wedding photos, we can't such much more. The photographs explain the wedding in ways that we dreamed of.. they show events that we didn't see and in a artistic light from their viewpoint. They have been very helpful and patient with us in picking out photos for our album as well as our portraits. If you are hesitant and weary of a photographer, and want someone that gives you a bang for your buck.. these two photographers do just that! Plus much more! Check out their website and blog.. you'll see.. just as we did :)

We found Mike and Natasha through my sister's friend. She was also getting married and referred us to her wedding photographer. When we called, it turned out that this particular photog. was already booked for our wedding date of March 15th. However, he referred us to Mike Peyzner Photog. now known as Choco Studio! THE BEST WEDDING PHOTOGRAPER EXPERIENCE EVER!
From the beginning, we of course weighed all of our options and met with 2 other photogs. After meeting with Mike and Natasha it became VERY CLEAR that they were the ones to shoot our wedding. From the beginning, both of them were EXTREMELY professional and friendly as well as very organized. There was NEVER a moment where my husband and I felt like we didn't know what was going on.
We had our engagement photo session in the Presidio Pet Cemetary and surrounding areas. We ABSOLUTELY LOVED how they captured the moment with candids as well as some posed shots. We never at any time looked awkward or uncomfortable in the photos because they ARE TRUE PROFESSIONALS! They gave very simple directions on posing at times and this helped immensely!
Our wedding was held at the Hotel Nikko in Downtown SF. We shot all of our photos at the hotel because I didn't want to chance getting my dress dirty at an outdoor location for the pre-photos. Of course they were ON TIME and ready to go!
There were plenty of places in the hotel to shoot, we even shot some great photos in our wedding suite which came out BEAUTIFULLY. The whole time, Mike and Natasha were extremely relaxed and professional which made me feel less stressed about the big day. Sometimes I even forgot they were there taking photos!
Our wedding was shot mostly in a candid style with some posed family and friends shots. The captured EVERYTHING! From the Altar before marching down the isle, to every last detail like the flowers, table setting, place cards, you name it, they shot it beautifully!
Mike and Natasha REALLY enjoy what they do and take it very seriously. I can see the passion they have for photography and capturing special moments and emotions :) It's very obvious and shows in their work! I think they especially enjoyed shooting our wedding because it was a bit untraditional (see their website!)
Soon after the wedding, we received a HUGE box of prints from the wedding as promised, as well as a CD of all of the images and a few months later, we received our AMAZING WEDDING BOOK!!! Talk about breathtaking!!! We've shown so many family members and friends the wedding book and they cannot believe how beautiful it turned out and most have never seen a coffee table style wedding book before- they are just blown away!
A few months after the wedding, Mike contacted us saying our wedding was chosen to be in TODAY'S BRIDE MAGAZINE- Summer 2008 issue that THEY had photographed! We couldn't believe it! Mike and Natasha submitted their work and our wedding was one of the top picks! Please see their website for the magazine feature!
In conclusion, my husband and I cannot thank these 2 enough. They went above and beyond our expectations in every way :) We wish them the best of luck!!!! xoxo

Mike and Natasha are wonderful photographers and my husband and I enjoyed how easy it was to work with them. Our friends recommended Choco Studio to us. They were first on our list of photographers to interview. As soon as we met and talked I knew I wanted to work with them, I did end up interviewing two more photographers, but we felt most comfortable with Mike and Natasha. Plus they offered better packages. I absolutely loved my engagement photos which were taken in North Beach. I think that both Mike and Natasha have a great eye for colors and backgrounds. Just go to their website and look at their blog, which is full of great engagement photos as well as wedding photos.

They are absolutely professional, easy to work with, creative, and I would recommend them to any one!

Mike and Natasha did a wonderful job at our wedding in July! They had to work with pretty difficult light conditions - a ceremony in full sun and a reception in a candle-lit cave.

It was great to have both of them since they could split up and spend time with both me and my husband before the ceremony.

They say the best waiter is the one that does his work without being noticed. That's exactly how Mike and Nat worked - they blended in with the crowd, taking pictures without interrupting the celebration.

They also took our engagement photos and we had lots of fun experimenting on the Embarcadero! Their prints and photos are now gracing our home.

Our experience with Mike and Natasha have been extremely positive. We have used them on multiple occasions, most recently to take our family's portraits, which came out great! I would highly recommend them. Both Mike and Natasha are very creative, have an eye for amazing shots and are a great team. They are also very easy to work with.

My fiance and I hired Choco Studio to take some creative portraits for us and they turned out amazing. The photo session was easy and relaxed and we felt comfortable the entire time.

Thank you Mike and Natasha, we love our photographs!

We were first introduced to Mike & Natasha's work after seeing our friends wedding photos. We were amazed at how wonderfully they all turned out & how each image was more beautiful then the next. We were also amazed to see ourselves in one of their candid images having no idea when they took it. That was a sign of great photographers for us; that they did amazing work without really being noticed at our friends wedding. Also, at that time, we had many friends getting married and so we saw a good sample of different photographer's works. We definitely agree that Mike & Natasha's work stood out from the rest.

So when it came time for us to start looking for our own wedding photographers, it was a no brainer that Mike & Natasha were first on our list. And after that initial meeting with them, it was pretty much decided shortly after that we wanted Mike & Natasha to be our wedding photographers. They both were so professional and friendly that it was easy for us to decide YES (we didn't have to meet with anyone else)!

Our engagement session just confirmed that we had made the right decision. Mike & Natasha made the whole experience really comfortable for us. We were really nervous to begin with but easily became more and more comfortable as time passed. Before we knew it, we were just enjoying & having fun at the beach! It was even more special because we were able to bring our little puppy (AND Mike & Natasha got some great images of her that we were never able to capture ourselves).

At our wedding, Mike & Natasha arrived on time & ready to work. Definitely professional throughout the entire day, capturing a great deal of beautiful candids and some posed family protraits. Shortly afterwards, we received a nice surprise with the brag book they sent. It got us both super excited to see more! We loved seeing our wedding photos for the first time & still gush over them every time we see them. It was so great looking at pictures that we didn't even know were being taken. And the order of the photos tell agreat story of our very special day!

My husband & I had decided early on in our engagement process that we would be happy to spend a little more on our photographers since these memories will be with us for the rest of our lives. We are so happy that we made this choice as now we are blessed with WONDERFUL pictures that captured the joy of our wedding day. It was definitely worth every penny!

We have already referred Mike & Natasha and would do so for everyone looking for wonderful, creative, professional, friendly & talented photographers. We wish you both the very best!

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All the Best!
Jira

I've had the pleasure of shooting alongside Mike and Natasha and can say with all sincerity that it was a fantastic experience. I've covered weddings for more than 20 years and have worked alongside all manner of photographers. Some are pushy, some are divas, and others need to be the center of attention. Choco Studios are team players who focus on doing the best for the bride and groom with a minimum of intrusion. By letting their couples relax, they get the most beautiful, honest and authentic photographs. Of course, I also admire their artistry and creativity. Whenever I have a chance to work with Mike and Natasha, I know it's going to be a great experience for everyone.

Love Choco Studio, worked with them a number of times and they always deliver amazing results!

Mike and Natasha of Choco Studio are true artists – their work tells the whole story and captures most finest of details. Aside from incredible photos, these duo is one of the best vendors we had a pleasure to work with – they are respectful, highly professional, and very creative. We recommend them highly to all our clients, and we always look forward to working with them on upcoming events.