◈ Homepage — https://www.takasphoto.com/By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies. We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively. Accept TAKA TAIRA-KAPLAN PHOTOGRAPHY / SF BAY AREA DRONE PHOTO WORK REAL ESTATE MEDIA (PHOTO & VIDEO) FOOD / RESTAURANTS PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY AERIAL (DRONE) PHOTOS & VIDEOS ARCHITECTURAL & INTERIOR DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY CORPORATE HEADSHOTS / PORTRAITURES EVENTS, COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY GARDEN / LANDSCAPE DESIGN LANDSCAPE / NATURE ABOUT Q&A BLOG BUY PRINTS CONTACT REAL ESTATE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY High-End Photography, Video, and Aerial Media for Architects, Developers, Real Estate Professionals, and Public Agencies We partner with architects, realtors, property managers, commercial investors, and government organizations to create compelling visual media that supports marketing, documentation, and decision-making. From cinematic property videos to aerial drone imagery and immersive 360° virtual tours, we deliver the visuals your projects deserve. Example of Our Real Estate Videography Services This project showcases the professional real estate videography we provide for residential and commercial properties. We capture smooth, cinematic interior footage using gimbal-stabilized cameras, combined with high-quality exterior drone video to highlight the property’s location, layout, and surroundings. By combining interior walk-through videos with aerial drone footage, we help maximize each property’s visual appeal, strengthen marketing efforts, and attract qualified buyers. Work with us to create compelling real estate videos that elevate your listings and set them apart. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. Sorry, we have no imagery here. 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San Francisco County San Francisco Santa Clara County / South Bay San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Cupertino, Los Altos, and surrounding cities. Marin County San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Larkspur, Corte Madera, and Tiburon. San Mateo County San Mateo, Redwood City, Burlingame, San Carlos, Foster City, Menlo Park, Half Moon Bay, and surrounding Peninsula cities. Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville. Napa County Napa, Yountville, St. Helena, Calistoga. Sonoma County Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Sonoma, Rohnert Park. We also accept projects outside the Bay Area. If you are unsure whether your location is covered, please contact us—we regularly travel to Sacramento County and other Northern California locations as needed. REVIEWS “Taka is absolutely amazing! He is responsive, honest, and has a great turnaround time. I have utilized his service for 3 listings. Each one received great feedback from sellers regarding photos. Bay Area REALTORS, do not miss out on a great photographer like Taka!” — MIA B, REALTOR “We used Taka for our new 368-unit apartment community along the waterfront in the Bay Area. He was very responsive during the entire process - even when he was traveling internationally. We spent quite a bit of time early on walking the property and deciding what we wanted as an end product. Overall, the quality of our videography was well worth it for the price. Would recommend his services for any real estate photography/videography needs you have.” — ANDREW R, PROPERTY OWNER “Taka was awesome! We needed some videography of our restaurant and some photos of food. Taka took amazing videos and pics of our place. He even brought a drone to do some outdoor shots that were super cool. He was super professional and creative. Really communicated well and got some great content. We would definitely work with Taka again in the future. ” — NICHOLAS D, RESTAURANT OWNER “Taka was great to work with, kind & professional. I’m a Realtor & I hired him for real estate photos for an up and coming listing.. I gave him very little information and specifics but he ran with it and just handled everything. He took still(s), drone shots, and provided video footage. His photos/videos exceeded my expectations all the way. I highly recommend for any of your photography needs. I’ve worked with other photographers & had to wait 3-5 days to receive the gallery, Taka didn’t disappoint and had everything over in less than 24 hours. I 10/10 recommend!” — KATRINA S, REALTOR “Taka is very professional, easygoing, nice, patient, and pleasant to work with! I worked with him to shoot an interiors project, and he was open to feedback, helped me get the right angles, then edited the photos to fit the aesthetic I was looking for efficiently. I’ll be working with Taka again, and definitely recommend him! He has a great eye and work ethic!” — CYNTHIA L, INTERIOR DESIGNER “We hired Taka to shoot photos and videos for a hi-rise tower in downtown Oakland crown lighting. Taka is very knowledgeable, walking us through the entire process and managing to obtain the permit to operate a drone in the Oakland urban area. Take is very client-oriented we definitely will work with him again on future projects.” — LU-YU H, ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING DESIGNER “Taka is an outstanding photographer with an eye for detail, lighting and composition. Difficult shots are made with ease and all photos are high-quality images that capture the “spirit” and essence of the space with flavor and style. Highly professional, personable, and self-directed. Would recommend to anyone and will continue to use for my architectural money-shots!!” — DAVID K, ARCHITECT / DEVELOPER LOCATION 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA CONTACT [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) FOLLOW ◈ Interior Pages — 12 pages crawledQ&A — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Q&A Questions and Answers   Q: Do you provide drone / aerial photographY Service? A: Yes I do! Please see the “aerial” page from “WORK” on top tab. Q: Do you provide 360 virtual tours, such as Matterport, Zillow 3D, Cloudpano? A: Yes, we can do all of them listed above! I am also a Zillow Certified Photographer for capturing 3D tours like Zillow 3D Home service. Q: Do you do videography too? A: Yes, although it is relatively new to me, I started providing video services for my clients. Q: Are your images HDR (high dynamic range)? A: Often by the word HDR, realtors mean high quality, high-resolution photographs with multiple exposures. My photos are mostly combined with multiple exposures but I also combine with flash lighting, creating an effect of natural ambient lighting with correct colors of flash (very uniform and indeed correct, unlike having three different light sources in your room!) so you can consider my method as MORE than HDR really. For exterior shoots I also combine multiple exposures without flash, creating an effect very close to what our eyes see. Trust me, I went to engineering school and got master’s degree by taking courses like lighting, human perception, and architecture! Q: What areas are you serving? A: Generally San Francisco Bay Area, all over the place. It all depends how far it is from Oakland, size of the job, etc. Just contact me if you’d like to know if your house can be shot! Q: How fast of turnaround time can you make? A: I have done same-day rush delivery, meaning I shoot photos in the day and deliver them by the end of the same day, but that’s only for urgent jobs, with additional cost. I can do 24 hours delivery with no added cost because often realtors are under pressure. For non-real estate photography, such as architectural, interior, portrait, corporate headshots, I may take more time to perfect the post processing. Q: Can you do corporate headshots? A: Yes we can, we have been providing professional corporate headshots to portraiture photography services all over the bay area since 2014. Please let us know what kind of backdrop / background you would like, location you want to shoot (indoor / outdoor / your office space / studio) and how many people you have in your workplace. We will have the professional headshots ready for your firm to promote your team to the world! location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Blog — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Blog Illuminating Excellence: The Crucial Role of Flash Photography in Interior Design Taka Taira-Kaplan February 2, 2024 Comment The Art of Temptation: Why You Need a Professional Food and Restaurant Photographer In the digital age, where social media and online platforms dominate the landscape, first impressions are often made through visuals. For restaurants striving to attract customers in a highly competitive market, the importance of high-quality imagery cannot be overstated. Investing in a professional food and restaurant photographer is more than just a luxury—it's a strategic move that can significantly impact your establishment's success. Read More Taka Taira-Kaplan January 9, 2024 Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography food photography , food videography , restaurant photography , models , professional , food photographer , restaurants bay area , san francisco restaurants Comment The Crucial Role of Drones in Construction Site Documentation through Photography and Videography Taka Taira-Kaplan August 23, 2023 Comment The Art of Capturing Spaces: Why Interior Designers Hire Professional Interior Photographers In today's visually-driven world, where aesthetics and design play a pivotal role in shaping perceptions and experiences, interior designers understand the significance of showcasing their creations in the best light possible. In the realm of design, a harmonious blend of form and function can transform a space into a work of art. However, translating that masterpiece into captivating visuals requires a skilled professional who specializes in interior photography. This blog post delves into the reasons why interior designers opt to collaborate with professional interior photographers to capture and highlight their designs. Read More Taka Taira-Kaplan August 14, 2023 Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography Comment Why Flash is Essential for Capturing Accurate Colors in Real Estate Photography When it comes to showcasing a property through photography, capturing the essence and appeal of each room is paramount. Real estate photography is not just about displaying a space; it's about evoking emotions and enticing potential buyers. One crucial factor that can make or break the visual impact of your images is color accuracy. To achieve the correct color representation of rooms, furniture, and other elements without any color cast, professional photographers often turn to a reliable tool: the flash. Read More real estate photography , architectural photography Taka Taira-Kaplan May 31, 2023 Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography real estate photography , color cast , correct colors , color rendering , color calibration , architectural photogrpahy Comment Unlocking the Power of Real Estate Photography: Why Hiring a Professional is Essential for Your Property In the competitive world of real estate, first impressions matter more than ever. With potential buyers scrolling through countless listings online, how can you make your property stand out from the crowd? Read More real estate photography Taka Taira-Kaplan May 22, 2023 Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo real estate photography , properties , residential real estate , listing , realtors , real estate media Comment location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Real Estate, hire a local east bay professional to get the house photographed so you sell your house — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Aerial (Drone) In order to obtain photographs captured by drones from the air above, you need to hire a professional certified by FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) 107. Taka is a professional that is certified and insured to take drone photographs at many locations of Northern California / San Francisco Bay Area. Some areas are prohibited to fly drones, such as very close vicinity of airports, so if you are unsure, please contact Taka, he’ll answer your questions! Aerial (Drone) photography is somewhat new service we started providing. Taka is a FAA 107 licensed (so called “drone license”) to operate drones commercially, and is also insured in case of drone accidents, which happens quite often. Please also check out our video below as well! We are planning to offer more advanced drone services such as drone mapping, photogrammetry, and more - stay tuned! Oakland City Center (601 12th Street) Rooftop Lighting, Rainbow Pride Scene - Lighting Design by Electrolight - Architecture by KSHA (Korth Sunseri Hagey Architects) - Client: Shorenstein Realty - RGBW Lighting Fixtures by Traxon - Images & Videos Captured and Edited by Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography​ LAUNCH Alameda - Commercial Real Estate Videography This was a project we worked for a beautiful commercial property located in Alameda, Alameda County, East Bay of San Francisco Bay Area. We’ve done gimbal stabilized video footages for interior and drone videography for exterior footages, edited by us. Berkeley Commercial Real Estate Promotion Video - 2201 Dwight Way, Berkeley This was a video shoot I’ve done for a commercial property located on 2201 Dwight Way, Berkeley. Photography services and drone video services were provided. No interior videography for this project. Streets Investigation This image was requested by a person who used to work as a policeman in order to document and investigate the street signage, street lights locations and more after an accident happened. We surely serve many types of clients! SF Bay Area Drone Footages - Video Clips by Taka Taira-Kaplan Here is a link to our promotion video. I have collected some video clips from my commercial and recreational drone photo shoots and made them into one video. There is a lot more than this video that we can offer, but we thought this may help to get a glimpse of drone aerial videography service we can provide. Drone Mapping We are starting to roll out drone mapping service little by little. Stay tuned! Oakland Construction Project Sample Clips Just a little snippet from the video I provided my clients for part of construction documentation. The large project called Oak Knoll is located near Oakland Zoo, where the clients will build residences, stores, other hospitality projects. Winery Vineyard Aerial Photo Wineries are great to apply the advantages of aerial photography - by seeing the large vineyards from above, you can totally have different perspectives to the promotional materials to promote their wines. Luckily we are close to multiple wine countries like Napa, Sonoma, Livermore, Healdsburg, Anderson Valley and more. One of our marquee projects, Oakland City Center was a photography / videography project for clients of lighting designer Electrolight and lighting manufacturer Traxon. Located in downtown Oakland, this rooftop lighting shines with color changing LEDs representing symbolic colors for events, sports teams like Oakland Athletics, Golden State Warriors, Juneteenth, Christmas and more! SF Bay Area Drone Photo is our line of business that we are providing drone photographs and videos. Please see the videos we captured over this beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. Flyover video of the massive “Oak Knoll” project in Sequoia neighborhood of Oakland. There will be residents, retails, hospitality projects and more built in coming years and we are hoping to create a nice time lapse of these transitions. location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Contact — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Contact Contact Us Email: [email protected] Phone/Text: 415.881.8252(TAKA) Email is the best way to reach us - please write your name, email, and message us, letting us know what kind of service you want, roughly how many hours / how many photos / how long of video you need, etc. A rough estimate is fine too! If the request is not urgent and you have general questions, such as “Can you shoot photos of houses at this location?”, you can also email us at [email protected]. Otherwise, feel free to call or text 415.881.8252 for urgent requests. Thank you for your interest! Our Office (Appointment ONLY!) 1721 Broadway, STE 201 Oakland, CA 94612     location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Event Photography - Corporate, Commercial, Family, Events — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Events & Commercial Commercial photographer and videographer in San Francisco Bay Area / event photographer videographer in Oakland, East Bay / Corporate event photographer in the Bay Area / Parties and Family event photographer in Berkeley location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Professional Garden / Landscape Photographer & Videographer in Oakland, San Francisco Bay Area — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Garden / Landscape Design Landscape photographer based in Oakland, San Francisco Bay Area / premium garden and sculpture photographer and videographer in the Bay / Capturing the colors of garden and landscapes for landscape architects and designers in San Francisco Bay Area Kenrokuen, Kanazawa, Japan Kenroku-en is one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan. Its exquisite beauty does not question which season you are visiting. location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Architectural / Interior / Real Estate / Food and Restaurants Photographer / Videographer — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact About Taka Taira-Kaplan, real estate / architectural / interior / food and restaurants photographer / videographer serving all over the SF Bay Area. Here is a short introduction of him and how he ended up in this field of photography and videography. View fullsize Taka Taira-Kaplan, 2022 Taka Taira-Kaplan is a San Francisco Bay Area–based photographer, videographer, cinematographer, and media company owner , specializing in visual storytelling for the built environment, food, and commercial brands. Born near Kobe, Japan , and raised in Tokyo , Taka brings a global perspective and a strong design sensibility to every project. He earned a Master’s Degree in Architectural Engineering from Penn State University before moving to California, where his career evolved at the intersection of architecture, light, space, and visual media . His lifelong passion is exploring the world through cameras—creating images and films that are both technically precise and visually compelling. Taka provides professional photography and videography services across a wide range of disciplines, including architectural photography, interior and real estate photography, aerial drone photography and videography, landscape, travel, portraiture, events, commercial branding, lifestyle, and food and restaurant photography . With over 15 years of experience in the architectural lighting industry , he brings a deep understanding of how light defines form, mood, and spatial experience—an expertise that strongly informs his work. His clients include architects, developers, realtors, property managers, commercial investors, builders, construction management firms, restauranteurs, local restaurants, food manufacturers, food and beverage companies, hospitality brands, commercial building marketing firms, local housing authorities, municipalities, city officials, and government agencies . The visual media he produces supports marketing, leasing, branding, documentation, public outreach, inspections, and long-term archival needs. As an FAA Part 107–certified drone pilot , Taka delivers professional aerial photography and videography for both creative and technical applications, including real estate marketing, development documentation, construction progress tracking, site overviews, and civic projects throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. In addition to client work, Taka joined City College of San Francisco’s Photography Department in Fall 2024, where he teaches drone photography and videography , sharing real-world industry practices with students. Taka works directly with every client—from the initial conversation through final delivery. There is no AI receptionist or automated customer service ; when you call or text, you are speaking directly with Taka, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and a personal, professional experience. Outside of work, Taka enjoys spending time with his wife and son, cooking, hiking, traveling, and—unsurprisingly—capturing more photos and videos along the way. For project inquiries, licensing, or collaborations, contact Taka directly at [email protected] or (415) 881-TAKA (8252) . If your call goes to voicemail, feel free to text—responses are typically fast. 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Well, jokes aside, there’s one place you can buy my prints online so far, that’s the Australian company I signed up with, called Riptide. They are known to respect photographers like me and they had very generous offers, and I took it! They are mostly travel photography and I have submitted several from my previous travels from the United States, Japan, Southeast Asia, South America and more - I’m planning to update the list and vary the selections here and there. Here is the link to the Riptide page of mine: https://riptideprints.com/collections/taka-taira-kaplan Again, thank you for your interest! Taka Mirador del Cerro Torre, the Viewpoint to Laguna Torre, El Chaltén, Patagonia, Argentina     Questions? If you have any questions regarding my prints, please feel free to email me [email protected] - thank you!     location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Food photographer for restaurants in Oakland and San Francisco Bay Area / Food videography services — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Food & Restaurant Photography / Videography Food photography in Oakland / Food videography services in the Bay Area / Food and product photography in San Francisco Bay Area / Restaurant Photographer / Media Services for Restaurants in the Bay Area Cheers! Cocktails and Lobster Seafood Towers, Paella, Steaks and More Food photographer in Oakland, Taka Taira-Kaplan captures the restaurant located in Concord, East Bay. Colorful drinks and scrumptious seafood dishes here are all prepared by the seafood Restaurant Longport Fish Company. Peking Duck at Palette Tea House, a Dim Sum Restaurant at Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco Peking Duck, a celebrated dish in Chinese cuisine, is a culinary masterpiece renowned for its impeccable fusion of flavors and meticulous preparation. Originating from Beijing, this iconic dish features a perfectly roasted duck with a crisp, golden-brown skin that crackles upon the slightest touch, revealing succulent and tender meat beneath. The preparation involves a unique method of air-drying the duck before roasting, resulting in the coveted crispy texture. The dish is traditionally served with thin, steamed pancakes, allowing diners to create their own delectable wraps by adding hoisin sauce, sliced scallions, and cucumber strips. Peking Duck not only tantalizes the taste buds with its rich, savory notes but also captivates the senses with its visual allure, making it a symbol of Chinese culinary artistry and gastronomic indulgence. Concord/Bay Area Restaurant Videography #sanfranciscobay #restaurant #food Videography, social media creation for restaurants is what we also specialize. Contact us so that we can help you market your restaurants and food via your website, social media like Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc! Pumpkin Spiced French Toast - Food Photography This image was also from the Concord restaurant in the east bay, Longport Fish Company. I was hired to photograph food and restaurant with a videography for promotion of their restaurant. Roasted Turkey A delicious, scrumptious perfectly roasted turkey? Photographed with two Godox flashes here to highlight the texture of the turkey and vegetables below the rack. San Francisco Restaurant Videography - A Brunch Hot Spot in the San Francisco Bay Area! Videography for a San Francisco brunch restaurant - check out our other work if you are interested in marketing your restaurant via social media like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter etc. Dale Vino Owner Tara Sanders Tara Sanders, the owner of a wine bar located in Pittsburg, California with her wine. Her restaurant is called Dale Vino where she offers snacks and food she hand picked to pair with her wines. Southern Style Fried Chicken with Potato Salad Oakland’s famous spot displaying their best, the southern style fried chicken and its accompaniment potato salad. Southern food is very comforting yet it takes great skills to deep fry chicken thigh perfectly. Assortment of Cookies Here are hand-made cookies packaged in a nice tin - two Godox flashes were used to have the correct color temperature and tint while highlighting the texture of cookies’ surfaces from the side. Italian Restaurant in San Rafael Restaurant videography we worked for a restaurant located in San Rafael. location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Landscape / Nature — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Landscape / Nature location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Corporate Headshot & Portrait Photographer Based in Oakland, East Bay, San Francisco Bay Area — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Corporate Headshots / Portraitures / Lifestyle Although architectural / interior / real estate photography has been my main focus, there have been occasional requests to provide corporate headshots or portrait photography for my clients. So I can provide these per requests. Corporate headshot for an executive Headshot photography is another service we provide - the clients range from corporate executives to realtors, office employees to architecture, interior designers - having a professionally photographed photos on your website and social networking sites state that you care about branding, and that’s important for your potential clients. Portrait of a female sales representative Corporate Headshots of a Female Employee Headshot photography is another service we provide - the clients range from corporate executives to realtors, office employees to architecture, interior designers - having a professionally photographed photos on your website and social networking sites state that you care about branding, and that’s important for your potential clients. Office Executive's Premium Corporate Headshot Unleash Your Executive Presence: Elevate Your Brand with Captivating Corporate Headshots and Marketing Mastery. location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow Architectural & Interior Design Photography</p> — Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Taka Taira-Kaplan Photography / SF Bay Area Drone Photo Bay Area's Premium Real Estate Photography Service Work Real Estate Media (Photo & Video) Food / Restaurants Photography & Videography Aerial (Drone) Photos & Videos Architectural & Interior Design Photography Corporate Headshots / Portraitures Events, Commercial Photography Garden / Landscape Design Landscape / Nature About Q&A Blog Buy Prints Contact Architectural & Interior Design Photography Alameda Residential Building Real Estate Photo Captured with a tilt-shift lens, the architectural photography must achieve the straight vertical lines as this photograph shows without distortions. This project was for Alameda Housing Authority to submit for an award. Architectural Photography for Alameda Housing Authority Capturing the beauty of the residential building in Alameda, East Bay, San Francisco Bay Area.   Are you in need of videography services? Please see the example below for our premium videography service. This example was created for an architectural lighting designer to apply for international illumination award (IALD, International Association of Lighting Designers). location 1721 Broadway Suite 201 Oakland, CA 94612-2124 USA Contact [email protected] +1 (415)881.TAKA (or 8252) Follow