Patrick did an amazing job. We enjoyed getting to know him ahead of the event and immediately knew it was a good fit. He took all of our requests (and lack thereof in some cases) and nailed it on the day. We were thrilled with the amazing shots he captured. Highly recommend.
Julia B.
5.0
Patrick was incredible! We had our wedding in July at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. Patrick worked with us to find the best locations to photograph at. He made sure to get everything on our shot list, and had some unique ideas of his own to add.
He went above and beyond for us! He was friendly, professional, and easy to work with. We cannot recommend Patrick highly enough!
Bri C.
5.0
About this vendor
Patrick D. Hughes
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AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Patrick D. Hughes Photography is a wedding photographer based in Berkeley, CA. With a laid-back, relaxed approach, this artist works with couples to provide a stress-free and enjoyable photography experience for every event. With a classic documentary style, Patrick captures couples in a sincere light, creating genuine snapshots of their special moments with practiced precision.
Unique Offering: Average of 200 edited photos
(Final number of photos based on the package selected)
Patrick D. Hughes began his foray into photography by studying this art form at San Jose State. From there, he spent a decade photographing weddings throughout Brooklyn. Now, he is back in his home state, offering his expertise to couples in an open, creative manner.
This photographer works with every client to ensure that he is capturing them in the most genuine light. Patrick D. Hughes is open to traveling, allowing him to attend your special day no matter the location. He can also bring along a second photographer for larger events, allowing them to capture all your big moments from every angle.
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Patrick D. Hughes
Owner
I grew up in the bay area where I learned the tricks of the trade from my father. I went on to study Photography at San Jose State University—after that, my camera took me deep into the Amazon and up into the Andes. I soaked up the color and culture; my images did as well. I feel honored to have met so many brilliant people along the way.
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Reviewers rave about the wedding photographer, calling them professional, friendly, and easy to work with. They praised the creative, high-quality photos, helpful posing guidance, punctual venue scouting, flexibility with timing, and fast turnaround on edits. Many found the packages affordable and highly recommend booking them.
Bri C
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5.0
Patrick was incredible! We had our wedding in July at Hakone Gardens in Saratoga. Patrick worked with us to find the best locations to photograph at. He made sure to get everything...
on our shot list, and had some unique ideas of his own to add.
He went above and beyond for us! He was friendly, professional, and easy to work with. We cannot recommend Patrick highly enough!
Julia B
5.0
Patrick did an amazing job. We enjoyed getting to know him ahead of the event and immediately knew it was a good fit. He took all of our requests (and lack thereof in some cases) a...
nd nailed it on the day. We were thrilled with the amazing shots he captured. Highly recommend.
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Isabell L
5.0
Patrick is THE BEST wedding photographer. He helped us set up a perfect timeline for the big day and worked out a shot list that fit our needs. Patrick was able to help us relax a...
nd have a good time and it showed in our photos. Me and my husband are truly grateful to him for gifting us these unforgettable moments that he creatively captured.
Nicole G
5.0
We cannot recommend Patrick enough! We had a small wedding on a budget, and Patrick's 2-hour package was one of the most affordable options I could find. Initially, I wasn't sure w...
hat to expect, but I couldn't be happier with the experience and results. Patrick is personable, professional, and made us feel at ease both during our introductory video call and on our big day. He arrived at the venue an hour early to scout the best settings and graciously stayed half an hour longer than booked to capture every shot we wanted. He even returned edited photos in a hassle-free format in less than two weeks, and we absolutely love them. My husband and I are quite critical of photos of ourselves, but Patrick nailed it. We now have many beautiful shots of ourselves and our loved ones to cherish forever. Thank you, Patrick!
Response from Patrick D. Hughes Photography
Hi Nicole & Jon,
Thanks for the kind words. I had a fun time with everyone at Saratoga Sp...
rings. I loved the intimate ceremony you planned and the natural lighting was great to work with.
I think you two are a great match for each other and it was a privilege to be a small part of your big day!
-Patrick
Ryan P
5.0
Patrick was great to work with, price was reasonable, and he took great photos that we will cherish! We would recommend Patrick for your wedding photography needs.
Saad M
5.0
Patrick was a great photographer for our event! He was very kind and accomodating, and produced excellent photos for us. He did a great job considering venue and lighting and poses...
for all of the photos (and video!), and the memories we have of the event are forever captured by his great work! The turnaround time for the photos/video was also very quick. Would definitely recommend going with Patrick as your photographer/videographer.
Caitlin M
5.0
Patrick was an incredible photographer, very low-key and kind and willing to teach us (a couple who had never had photos done) how to pose and look elegant. He communicated honestl...
y and regularly and was efficient and polite during the photos taken during the wedding. A great experience, a fantastic price point, and the photos were beautiful. Thank you so much Patrick for your patience and gentleness with two nervous folks! Highly recommended!
Reem I
5.0
Patrick was amazing and took beautiful photos of our religious ceremony. His attention to detail was phenomenal and really interacted well with everyone! His photos bring us so muc...
h joy
Olivia C
5.0
Patrick definitely delivers a stress-free wedding photography experience. He centers the client and absolutely ensures that he has "the shot" but also played a reflective and docum...
entary role in our day -- a quality that is difficult to come by as it requires careful preparation beforehand and active listening + seeing + experiencing the day as it unfolds. Our original photographer bailed last minute -- via a mutual friend, we were ecstatic to hear that Patrick was based in NorCal and doing wedding photography (we are in New York). He captured all the shots that needed to be captured and rolled with the punches as it was 105 - 110 degrees that day and there was no shortage of opinions. Appreciate that both Patrick and Patricia were able to keep their cool and make their impression not only on us (just saw the preview shots), but also highly impressed the venue, wedding coordinators, and wedding guests. Thank you again for being part of our day. :)
Triya B
5.0
We had Patrick for our wedding reception (our civil ceremony was separate in a courthouse) and he was amazing to work with. Right from when we emailed him, to the day of, he was su...
per responsive and punctual. In the days leading up to our party, he also proactively reached out to us to know of our plans so we made the best use of our time at the venue.
During the entire day, he worked with us to let us know where we get the best light, the best locations, poses and backgrounds. He made sure we got all the photos we wanted and more, and everything looks amazing. He was a really friendly and great guy to work with in general.
We will definitely recommend his services to everyone!
albert t
5.0
Patrick captured all the 'important' moments, plus so many candid moments throughout the day. He made us feel comfortable and calm despite all of the emotions and high energy. He w...
as able to put up with my crazy family and rein us in to get our photos and stay on schedule.
Leyla G
5.0
Patrick was just awesome. One of the nicest persons I’ve met. He’s also quick to respond and will answer any questions you have. Our USB photo stick was a fun surprise, it's wooden...
& engraved and came in an adorable box.
Jasmine R
5.0
Patrick really captured our special day for us. A good mix of those beautiful posed shots and candidly capturing moments throughout the day. We will cherish them forever!
Ramona J
5.0
Patrick was quick to respond to our initial email. He proved to be flexible with the wedding packages. The photos came out gorgeous! We really appreciated all of your work with us....
Thank you!
Response from Patrick D. Hughes Photography
Hi Ramona!
It was great meeting you both. I had a fun time with all your family and frien...
ds.
Take care!
-Patrick
Deb R
5.0
Patrick is an amazing photographer! I would give him more than five stars if I could. I am not super familiar with weddings and I felt very awkward about doing engagement photos. W...
e tried working with another photographer, but he didn’t really get what we were going for. So then we found Patrick and we instantly clicked. He understood us and brought out our personalities in our photos. He suggested two beautiful locations for our engagement photos- the palace of fine arts and baker beach in San Francisco. The photos were stunning! I felt comfortable with him the whole time and he gave us access to the photos right away. We had to cancel our April wedding due to covid, and Patrick was incredibly flexible with us changing the date, over and over again, until we finally decided to have a small New Year’s Eve wedding on the beach. His photos were beautiful! He thinks a lot about lighting and somehow he knows how to bring out everyone’s “good side.” I highly recommend working with Patrick if you need a photographer who is reliable, artistic, friendly, and just plain fun to be around!
Jenifer N
5.0
Thank you Patrick for being the best wedding photographer we could of asked for! Patrick was punctual, professional and a great photographer to work with. We recommend him for any ...
photo opportunity, especially your wedding day!
amy p
5.0
I love every photo that Patrick sent us! We have a big family, and Patrick was able to wrangle everyone in for group photos in a friendly and professional manner. He blended in wit...
h the crowd, and my friends and family enjoyed having him around. I would highly recommend Patrick to anyone who wants their day captured perfectly.
Christine A
5.0
Patrick's work is impressive. You will not regret hiring him, he’s such a talented photographer and will be super friendly the whole time! When my husband and I saw our wedding pic...
tures, we teared up. They were incredible!
Sarah M
5.0
We were so happy we chose Patrick to be our photographer for our city hall wedding in San Francisco. My husband and I never had professional pictures done before. So, having Patric...
k be the first was a good experience for us. He made everything feel very natural during our engagement photo shoot. The final product is an amazing set of images I can't stop looking through.
Evan W
5.0
Patrick was such a pleasure to work with! My wife and I met him at my cousins wedding, we were blown away by his professionalism, humor, and eye for photography. His packages vary ...
to suit your need, and his prices are very reasonable.
Irene C
5.0
Patrick did an amazing job with us. He is calm, patient and very professional. He guided us step by step through the process. He worked really hard on our photos and making sure we...
were happy and got them back on time. I couldn’t be happier with my wedding photos... money well spent!
Jamie R
5.0
Patrick was so great to work with! We couldn't have picked a better photographer. He’s friendly, professional, and reliable! He captured some amazing pictures and suggested creativ...
e photo ideas. Top quality work at a great price!
Shauna C
5.0
Patrick is professional, patient, hard working, and incredibly talented! The photos are gorgeous.
We 100% recommend him for any photo opportunity, especially your wedding day!
Amy M
5.0
We had a wonderful time working with Patrick. The photos came out amazing!
