Camera Operators in Oakland, CA

• - 5/5

Thank you Sameer for covering our event and taking wonderful pictures for us to cherish. Sameer was professional, energetic and enthusiastic throughout the process. When we had special requests, he was accommodating and communicative with what to expect in terms of pricing etc. We would definitely recommend him to cover any special occasions.

• - 5/5

We were extremely pleased with the service and quality that Sameer provided to us during our wedding and reception events. He was extremely patient throughout the whole process and made sure all of our requests were met. We were amazed by the quality of the final video and received compliments on it from lots of family and friends. I would definitely use Sameer again for future events and would recommend him to anyone as he is very punctual, responsive, and produces very high quality work.

• - 5/5

Thank you Sameer for providing a wonderful experience! The photographs and videos were great and memorable for our daughter's graduation event. Your enthusiasm and professionalism are greatly appreciated. The sequence, editing, and presentation of the photos were outstanding. We will definitely recommend you to all our relatives and friends! Wish you the best!

• - 5/5

Sameer, We thank you for all your great efforts and wonderful photographic work during my daughter’s sweet sixteen birthday celebration. All the photos and the video turned out to be extremely high quality. You and your team were very thoughtful in how to capture the complete event. It was very professional and well planned contributions led by you. We like the options and creativity you have included in your videos, especially the option to select for a quick review of the entire event. Not seen this before !! I will definitely recommend you to my friends and relatives and for any of my future events.

• - 5/5

Sam has captured our family milestones for over 15 years. His quality of work, attention to detail and overall professionalism has exceeded our expectations each and every time. Sam understands the nuances between taking charge and not interfering with the program very well and seamlessly captures the moments that we have then cherished overs the years.

• - 5/5

We have worked with Sam twice for capturing the special moments of our two sons graduating from high school. He got everyone (esp the boys) comfortable during the photo shoot, came up with great compositions, and overall very professional and accommodating. Pictures are wonderful and it's a pleasure working with Sam.

• - 5/5

A great professional who is making sure the customer gets exactly what they want. Very detailed oriented and always keeping the party moving to get the pictures that are needed.

• - 5/5

Sameer captured some of the best moments of our lives - our sons first birthday! He was on time and suggested good changes to decorations that eventually panned out really good for taking pictures! He gave us some of the best pictures we can frame and was super easy to work with. I’d hire him again for any event and highly recommend him.

• - 5/5

Very happy with the service. Sam is very professional and also very accommodating. I would use his service again.

• - 5/5

We have recently watched my close friend's wedding live streaming captured my Sam n team. All the events n guests, especially, have been captured very well. Usually in live streaming we obverse that only bride n groom and main occasion would be focused but this team did a great job in capturing all the guests n rotating the camera and made the streaming more interactive and interesting.

• - 5/5

This is our 2nd time working with Sam, and it been again a wonderful, collaborative experience. His work is superb and with always a personal touch. Thanks !!

• - 5/5

Sam did the wedding photography and live streaming for our wedding ceremony. He did a wonderful job of capturing all the special moments of our wedding. The live streaming had great video and audio quality so all our guests could enjoy the event virtually.

• - 5/5

Sam has been such a pleasure to work with. He took his time to explain everything to my husband and I in detail to ensure he met our expectations. He also was sure that everyone looked their best as he took our photos with his keen attention to detail. Sam and his team did an excellent job of capturing the essence of our cultures beautifully all while making our wedding look just as dreamy as it felt! We are filled with so much joy whenever we look at the memories Sam and his team captured of us. Their professionalism is unmatched and we're so happy we decided to go with Creations by Sam!

• - 5/5

Sam was a pleasure to work with for our wedding reception. From the start, he gave great advice like a friend about the photoshoot and how to conduct the event itself. He truly enjoys his profession and it shows. He was creative with the Prewedding photo shoot and the videography also. the end product came out very well including the photos and video from the reception. He got all the key moments to make us always remember this memorable event for the rest or our lives. Lastly, his prices were very reasonable as I did shop around with other companies. Would not hesitate to use him again. Mr. and Mrs. Ali

• - 5/5

We used Sameer Yagnik for our son's engagement party, and we are so thrilled with the results! It was an informal outdoor event, a meet and greet and we wanted some classic posed photos and some fun photos. We had met him before at various events, and what drew us to him was how he was always so friendly and mixed so well with the guests...he knows how to become part of the event, and so guests are at ease, posing, joking with him, calling him over. The results were awesome! Sameer came early so we could do family photos before guests arrived, and those are priceless--so many combinations were taken, in different settings and poses, of the couple, the siblings, the immediate family, the extended family. And once the party started, he made sure to take so many of the guests at closeup range as well as natural photos of people chatting, eating, drinking...he captured the gorgeous weather of the afternoon with shots that are crisp, clear, and very colorful. He even made sure to take photos of the whole event from upper vantage points, as well as closeups of many of the food items being served, the servers circulating drinks and appetizers, etc. Overall, he gave us exactly what we hoped for. Special events like this come only once, and get over in a flash, so photos are the only way to hold on to them..and Sameer captured a priceless set of memories for us. Highly recommended.

• - 5/5

We hired Sam to take pictures and help live stream a special birthday celebration at our home. The digital pics that Sam took were outstanding - both in terms of the framing and the high resolution quality (each picture file being 25-30+MB). Our family members as well as guests enjoyed interacting with Sameer and posing for the snaps as directed. Sameer was very personable, jovial and blended in nicely -- some guests may have even thought he was a family member :-). The quality of the video live streaming was also terrific and we received several compliments from the remote attendees. Last, but not least, Sam's rates were very reasonable and the turn-around time on the photos was very quick - we received the curated pics within a day or two of the event. Overall, we were very satisfied with Sameer's services. We recommend him and his crew highly for photo/videography coverage at special occassions -- we wouldn't hesitate to engage him again in the future for similar needs!

• - 5/5

We were looking for a photographer for my Son's engagement party, time was too short. We got Sam's reference from Sakoon restaurant. Sam responded right way and he was very professional in capturing the event. He took great efforts to capture minute details. Thank you Sam for these memorable pictures for us to cherish. We will recommend him to our family and friends. Prakas and Surekha Nair

• - 5/5

We had a wonderful experience with Sameer for our pre-wedding photoshoot, as well as wedding photography and videography. We appreciated that Sameer found a competent substitute for the pre-wedding photoshoot when he was unable to make it due to illness. For the wedding itself, Sameer and his crew were very accommodative of our needs, arriving extremely early on a Saturday to photograph the venue before our ceremony got started, giving us appropriate guidance on posing, and using voice instructions since I couldn’t see his gestures without my glasses. We loved the way he seamlessly captured all the important moments of our ceremony, and that we could complete the additional photos and videos as a couple on the same day right after our wedding ceremony. Additionally, we were impressed by Sameer’s quick turnaround time of just over a month to get back to us with our final wedding pictures and videos, as well as their quality.

• - 5/5

Sameer has been working on CRY Galas for a decade now and we keep coming back to him every time for our event photographs. Sameer is a thorough professional and a good friend of CRY who over the years has enhanced our beautiful selves through his lenses . We are very grateful to Sameer for giving his time and skills to the cause of the underprivileged children. His bubbly nature and clarity in executing his work is very evident in the way he approaches his work. Wishing Sameer and Team greater heights in all your endeavour

• - 5/5

We highly recommend Sameer and his team for your special occasion. He and his team did a fantastic job for our daughter's engagement. He is very experienced. He was on time and very patient with all of us. He also listened to what we wanted and ensured that we got what we needed. He engaged with us and our guests in a delightful way to capture all those important and touching moments. Thank you Sameer for doing a really wonderful job for us.

• - 5/5

Sam's Creation has been great to work with for my brother's wedding this past summer. He was great with communication while taking many smiling photos of our guests and the couple! Sam's very patient and careful with his work, always making sure the couple took the best poses for photos and had enough time to take them, in order for the day to be recorded and remembered. Overall, the photos turned out great and I'd would definitely recommend working with him for future events!

• - 5/5

We reached out to Sam to cover our baby shower event. Sam did a great job in covering it for us and capturing some great moments. He was very accommodating with our last minute schedule changes. His work product is of high quality and the edited pictures he shared were really good!

• - 5/5

My husband and I had baby shower venue and outdoor photos done with Sam and both sessions were amazing! Sam made the sessions really easy and fun, and he did a great job capturing natural looks. He is very professional and his photo turnaround time was quick. I highly recommend Sam for all your portrait needs!

• - 5/5

Sam was generous with his time and took wonderful photos!

• - 5/5

We highly recommend Creations by Sam for photo & video coverage for your special events. Sam provided us with great service and creativity in covering wedding anniversary. Before the event he gave us many ideas from his experience, and during the event he was the first one to reach the venue and stayed more than agreed duration. His edited pics and videos are of great professional quality.

• - 5/5

Sameer Yagnik does incredible work, and we are so fortunate he was the one to capture our wedding memories years ago. Our photos came out beautiful, and he was so professional. For our 25th wedding anniversary, he again captured such beautiful moments, with amazing attention to detail. Our priceless memories were captured wonderfully by Sameer, and we highly recommend him. Neil and Amee Sawhney

• - 5/5

Your dedication, commitment and professionalism to capture the unforgettable memories.

• - 5/5

Sameer was our photographer & videographer at our daughter's half-saree function in December 2022. We recommend his services wholeheartedly. Sameer was very involved and helpful right from the get-go. He is very familiar with the local event areas and he offered good advice and great options when he learned of our venue arrangements. Special shout out to the family photo session we did before the event! During the event, he built a lovely rapport with my parents and other guests and set everyone at ease. Even after the event, he worked with us patiently on the photos/ final videos and was very flexible with our requests. At every point of the service, he went over and beyond. The result is a set of beautiful photos that captured the warmth and celebration of our event- memories that we'll treasure forever. Thank you so much, Sameer!

• - 5/5

Sameer helped us capture our baby shower event. We did a quick one hour shoot at a park and then performed the rest of the rituals at home. Sameer was very patient and jovial. The pictures turned out really well and the moments captured will be cherished forever :)

• - 5/5

Sam has been our family photographer for the last 30 years and is the most talented, passionate, hard working photographer we have seen! His experience shows in the top-notch, full coverage work that he does. From covering the very first TiECon in the Bay Area in 1993, to President Bill Clinton’s event in 2001, to all our wedding events in the 90’s and creating the first magazine style photo book back then, and recent family milestone events - he is a staple in the Bay Area. He is extremely experienced, talented, has passion, energy and captured every single moment of each occasion - which is key and exactly what we look for in a photographer. With Sam, you can be rest assured that he covers each and every detail and moment. He is able to read the room and “studies” the event and program well before event day to make sure he is set to cover every single aspect. Thank you, Sam! You are THE BEST! ** We are happy to be his reference at any time!

• - 5/5

Sam was very communicative and professional. I can't recommend him and his team enough.

• - 5/5

Sam and his team were absolutely amazing! They went above and beyond to make sure we got the perfect shots, no matter what. Sam especially made sure we got incredible pictures and video content in the very limited amount of time we had. The pictures are absolutely stunning and amazing quality, both the posed shots and the candid ones he got of us all throughout the night. Can’t recommend Sam and his team more! Thank you for everything!!

• - 5/5

Sam, You are such a talented photographer, and we were thrilled with the results of your work! From the beginning, your friendliness and calm manner gave us all the confidence we needed. The best part is that you gave us suggestions and poses for the pretty pictures and videos. The videography and music synced in superbly well! We are super happy and thankful for all that you have done. In addition to that, the excellent services you offered were very reasonable, and we will not hesitate to recommend you to others. Thank you so much Sam for making our wedding a memorable one and all the memories to cherish forever.

• - 5/5

Dealing with a tight budget, I did not plan on using a videographer. I decided literally a week before my wedding and reached out to Sameer, who called me almost immediately after. He worked with my budget and schedule and was very accommodating. The resulting video and highlight are more than I could have ever asked for. The quality of the videos is superb and I am so happy with how they came out. Thank you Creations by Sam!

• - 5/5

Sam is wonderful! Attentive, charismatic, and open to feedback. Glad we found him!

• - 5/5

We reached out to Sam to help take photographs for a grad party bash for 4 grads from the family. Not only is he friendly and makes everyone at ease when taking photos, he went out of his way to help setup a screen with own equipment where we were projecting the kids photographs through the years. Small things matter, and I would highly recommend his services. I am also part of Child Rights and You (CRY) Bay Area organizing committee and Sam has helped take photographs for pledge galas every year where donations are collected for underprivileged children in India. All-in-all a great guy to work with and very professional in every way!

• - 5/5

Sameer’s team was our photographer for our daughters grad party, communication before and after the party was super easy with Sameer, Jose the photographer for the day was just amazing , he was patient and great with pics, we loved the all the pics..thanks

• - 5/5

Very good service and very timely delivery of photos.

• - 5/5

Sam did our little one’s first birthday photography. He was so patient with all of us especially our little one and took some amazing family photos which we will deeply cherish. He was very cheerful and actively engaged with all of us to get good photos with all our family and friends. Photos turned out amazing even without final edits too. His pricing is also very reasonable for Bay Area. I highly recommend Sam to anyone looking for a highly committed, cheerful and reasonable photographer. We will be reaching out to Sam for any upcoming events in our family.

• - 5/5

Sam patiently explained each step and what it would cost. He outlined right from the start what I can expect from him. He also suggested outdoor photos for the couple and family. Knowing multiple languages is a huge benefit working with Sam. His crew was on time at the event, stayed throughout the main function. Promptly uploaded thumbnails within 5 days and the final pictures on time. Sam also was kind enough to suggest other vendors for decoration, flowers etc. I highly recommend him.

• - 5/5

Sameer is an excellent photographer. He took all people present alongside with while he executed his profession during my son’s marriage event. His approach is 100% Costomer focus. I recommend everyone to prefer Sameer for any event / function.

• - 5/5

We're absolutely thrilled with the exceptional service provided by Sameer and team (Creations by Sam) at our reception! Right from the get-go, he impressed us with his punctuality, arriving on time and ready to go. His guidance during the planning phase was invaluable, ensuring that every detail was meticulously accounted for. During the reception, he was a whirlwind of activity, capturing every moment with enthusiasm and skill. His energy was infectious, and he seamlessly blended into the festivities, making everyone feel at ease. The resulting photos are simply breathtaking. He managed to freeze countless precious moments, allowing us to relive the magic of our special day time and time again. His talent for capturing the essence of the moment is truly remarkable. Moreover, his adaptability and communication was outstanding. He effortlessly accommodated our schedule and was quick to respond to any queries or concerns we had. In short, Sam and his team went above and beyond to ensure that our day was captured perfectly. Five stars hardly seem enough to express our gratitude for their talent, dedication, and professionalism. Thank you for making our day truly unforgettable!

• - 5/5

Hired Sam for corporate event with 100+ people. His team did an Amazing job with pictures and videos. Great communication and I highly recommend Sam for your next photography needs!!

• - 5/5

We were extremely happy and amazed to experience the skill and professionalism that Sameer and team exhibited right from the start of booking a photography session for our daughters 4th birthday party to the session itself, and throughout the event, as well as post follow ups and prompt work and responsiveness. A thorough professional and an extremely talented photographer, Sameer made our daughter and us so relaxed and got those beautiful shots of my daughter who is a hyperactive 4 year old. Going above and beyond at the event, Sameer also rolled up his sleeves and helped us even set up our things without asking. Photos have come out so well and have captured all the best moments. I would say it has been a delight to work with such a talented and caring professional as Sameer. We wish Sameer well for all his future endeavors. .

• - 5/5

I took Sam’s services for wedding and like a genuine professional he told me everything which I needed to know and during the wedding he knew which angle and pose was best for the pictures,made our day memorable !!

• - 5/5

It was wonderful experience with Sam We now know and have hired Creations by Sam and the team for 3 years. When we first hired them for our daughter's Wedding, Our entire experience from initial consultation, pricing, posing instructions and final edited beautiful images was simply the best! Our son recently graduated, and we once again hired him and our family was once again very happy with their work. Need I say more!? We recommend Creations by Sam for all occasions! Thank you Creations by Sam team!

• - 5/5

Sam was great! Very professional and very responsive to all my messages. Highly recommend using him for your pictures!

• - 5/5

Sam was the photographer at an event I attended recently. He did an amazing job capturing the event. His work is flawless and he is very professional and responsive. You will not be dissapointed in the quality of his work.

• - 5/5

Sam was an absolute delight to work with. His lively personality made everyone feel at ease, allowing him to capture the most genuine and candid moments throughout the event. He was able blend seamlessly into the event and focused on minor details of the event and captured them. The photos came out very well, capturing the celebration of my kids 1st birthday. Thanks Sam.

• - 5/5

Sameer is an amazing photographer and easy to work with me and my wife. Me and My wife are deaf, and he helped us capture beautiful and unforgettable moments throughout our wedding. He even added Hindi songs in English translation subtitles to our wedding videos, which include Hindi songs. The photos and videos are stunning and remarkable. In short, Sam and his team went above and beyond to meet our expectations. We highly recommend them for your special day. Thanks Sameer and team.