ECG Studios

I am working with Ed for a fashion bridal shoot in April and we have planed this shot for a few months.
He was awesome with giving my bride direction and very organized. We planned in our plan with the designer as well. He helped everyone understand their position and made sure we stayed on our schedule. He delivered the photos quickly and even surprised us with teaser images the next morning which was fabulous and fun to wake up to! I would highly recommend Ed, he’s a true professional and reliable! Look forward to working with him again.

Ed is an EXCEPTIONALLY talented photographer. I worked with him for a photoshoot for a commercial modeling portfolio, and his ability to capture the right lighting and guide you through thoughts and poses is uncanny. His photos did not even need retouching because of his ability to capture the most beautiful lighting. He also works angles exceedingly well– something not all photographers can do, and when done poorly, is EXTREMELY unflattering.
He is also such a pleasure to work with– a wonderful person. Thanks for everything, Ed. I know who I’ll come to for my wedding! :)

5 starts is not enough for Ed. He captured the BEST PICTURES we could have possibly asked for. His level of professionalism by itself gets 10 stars. Ed is a delight to work with and be around all day. He was EVERYWHERE on the wedding day capturing everything we asked for and more. He is very familiar with multi cultural wedding and he is open to new ideas and suggestions (in our case we asked a photo shot with a guy passing by on a skate board and he took the best shot).He installed cameras in all corners capturing everything that was going on and we did not even notice him doing all that all through the day! He was able to take emotional but beautiful shots, and provide us with long-​lasting memories of a day that will, no doubt, go by very quickly. The pictures still look good even when mascara is halfway down my face because my dad could not be there at our wedding. and when my husband has sweat dripping down his face after one too many cocktails, the pictures STILL look amazing. His compassion and determination to execute the photo shot we wanted was so obvious. We thought a winter wedding is not really a good idea since it gets dark really early and the weather is unpredictable but Ed was ready to take the shots no matter what. He didn’t mind running all over the wedding venue/​hotel to capture various points of the day. He doesn’t «stand around», he gets right to it, and has a keen eye for unique shots that we wouldn’t have thought of. He took advantage of every moment. The highlight video, photo collages and the final products were all of high quality and they were presented in the best possible way. It took him less than 15 days to prepare the pictures for us and when I asked him for the photos a little bit sooner because my mom was leaving back home he delivered the pictures personally to avoid postal delays. I mean NOBODY in the bay area can be as flexible as Ed. He managed to stay within the timeline and captured everything we asked for without feeling rushed. I have already passed his info to couple of friends and family and I keep recommending him to anyone and everyone.

Wow. Ed is fantastic. I just wished he was around when I got married 20 years ago! We had him take fashion shots of my daughter. He is very professional yet easy-​going. The shots took such a long time, but I never felt he got impatient. My only complaint was that he took TOO many good shots It took us hours to narrow it down to 5. :-) Every shot was usable! We liked him so much that we used him for our company. Although, these are entirely different types of shots, once again he did not fail. Ed is also very flexible. He is very easy to work with. I just can’t believe the quality of his shots. Thank you very much Ed!

Ed took a professional portrait for me and the headshot was awesome! Ed is professional, patient and easy going. During the shoot, we tried a few outfit options and Ed took a set of photos for each one until we were both satisfied. Finally, I picked the one I liked the most after Ed uploaded all the photos and had Ed post-​processed it. I highly recommend Ed if you are looking for a professional photographer, especially for those who needs an impressive headshot!

Wow! Our Hawaii destination wedding photo is Ed Carlo’s profile picture. What a compliment! This review is looooong overdue. My wedding was in 2013 and it has taken me only now to write a much deserved, well-​thought out review.
Carlo is hands down 100% committed to taking the best photos. As a testament to his commitment, during our shoot, he and his assistant, Desiree, both got into the ocean with us to capture the crashing waves and gorgeous Hawaiian scenery behind us. Not only that, he had his iPhone in his pocket while we were in the water and sadly, his phone broke but that didn’t stop him from getting the perfect shot. By no means my husband and I are models, but going through our wedding photos, it certainly looked like our pictures could be on the cover of a magazine.
I first heard about Ed Carlo through my sister, who is friends with him. After introductions via email, we had set up a time to meet in person so I could see samples of his work. I was already blown away by his work and we booked him immediately. Following that were an exchange of emails back and forth so he could get details about my wedding in Hawaii. He recommended a few colors and style of clothing to wear for our engagement and wedding photos (both in Hawaii). I really appreciated that he did that since we had no clue what we should have worn. I texted or emailed him photos of a few dresses I was planning to wear and he helped me pick the best dress that would capture perfectly on camera.
Once we were in Hawaii, he and his assistant came to our hotel room promptly and took a look at our outfits for our engagement photos. My husband selected a royal blue collared shirt but Carlo recommended a lighter color — so we ALL went to Macy’s and we got a shirt that we all liked. I have to admit, it was a great choice — we ended up getting white. Shortly after, we started to take our pictures and it felt as if we wandered around all of Waikiki. The pictures turned out amazing.
The day of our wedding, Desiree and Carlo were punctual as usual. As most brides are, the bridal party and I were running behind. They were very accommodating. Desiree went off to shoot the groomsmen while Carlo went off taking pictures of my wedding dress, shoes, and candid shots of my bridal party getting ready. When the wedding ceremony began, they both didn’t miss a beat. Capturing moments of nervousness, joy, love, excitement, and the celebration of family of friends.
The photo book was elegant, beautiful, yet captured the island vibe we were looking for. Also, the downloadable images it a breeze to share via social media so the rest of our family and friends could virtually enjoy our wedding too.
Ed Carlo is worth every penny and truly an investment. And his service doesn’t end there. It’s 2015, nearly 2 years since the wedding and I contacted him because for some reason I was unable to access the photos I downloaded onto my computer. Might be because my MAC is older. Carlo resent me the link to download my photos and I am downloading them now. I am thrilled he still had our photos on file, otherwise the rest of the memories that were not included would have been lost forever.
**The only IMPORTANT advice I have for newbies is to:
1) Make sure to allocate 3 – 6 hours for the shoot. It takes time to get great shots but it’ll be worth it.
2) EAT! Make sure to eat something beforehand and bring easy to eat snacks + water during your shoot. Trust me, you need stamina to be a model. Who would have thought?
I’ll post pictures so you could see some of his work. Enjoy!

Ed is absolutely the best! Very professional creative, easy going and just amazing person to work with! He gives 100%, so you know you’ll get the best result possible! Just look on his photos, his work speaks for himself!

I had Ed fly out to shoot my wedding in Phoenix, AZ. I simply didn’t trust anyone else to be my photographer on one of the biggest days of my life. He was very prepared; scouting out the venue prior to our scheduled photo shoot to make sure that he had the perfect place. He has a very artistic eye as his photos capture the mood and emotion of the moment so perfectly. And the touchups that he does on the photos make them even more amazing! Ed is extremely professional, punctual, and prepared — everything you need for a great photographer on your special day!

Ed Garcia is a fabulous photographer who is not only extraordinarily creative but very professional as well. He has a great demeanor with children of all ages and can get «THE SHOT» without even trying. You won’t be disappointed if you book with Ed.

Ed definitely has an eye for photos. He is able to create a memorable picture by leveraging the environment and taking into account your needs. I highly recommend him!

We hired Ed Carlo for our wedding in October of 2011. We also did an engagement session. He was incredibly easy to work with and has a great eye! My husband and I can be shy and awkward and he knew exactly how to photograph us to make it look natural when we had no idea what we were doing. We got nothing but compliments on our amazing photos. He didn’t just document our day but turned it into artwork. Hire him now! You won’t regret it!

Ed is a rockstar photographer! Not only does he use state of the art photography gear but his eye for perfection in making shots of you pop is outstanding! Ed did all my profile shots and I couldn’t be happier. I use my photos on all my online and offline material and always get complements how great they are. Thanks again Ed.