Carrie Chen Photography

My fiancé and I were so delighted with our engagement photos! Carrie is an amazing photographer, and her warm personality makes it so easy to work with and talk to her about our vision for capturing our relationship in photos. She got the perfect shots, which we absolutely loved and are so excited to use for our save-​the-​dates, invitations, and wedding website! I am such an awkward person when it comes to serious photos, and I love how she helped me feel at ease and gave me tips on good natural looking poses in shots. I really appreciate how she went out of her way to scope out the venue and take detail shots, which later were incorporated in our beautiful engagement photo album. She really made our engagement magical and memorable. I really love her attention to detail and how she captured the perfect moments that illuminate our personalities and our relationship. Our engagement photo experience was perfect, and we are so happy with the final product. Thank you Carrie for our beautiful photos and spending the time to photograph our special day!

Carrie is a wonderful photographer. We had her as the professional photographer for our wedding last year and she exceeded our expectations in every way.
Unlike other photographer, Carrie came earlier than scheduled time to scout the place so she could get a better shot. She was there taking pictures in every meaningful moment, even during meal time. Even after our scheduled time period, Carried offered us to stay around the place and spent almost an extra hour for some more fantastic photos, without asking for additional charges.
All the pictures she took were professional and wonderful, in addition to the fact she offered additional free artistic touches to the photos afterwards. The photos all had their artistic angles and composition meeting our expectations.
The most important quality of her service is actually her attitude/​personality. She is such a warm and friendly person, we felt like we have known her for years when we were actually meeting the first time. That took away lots of the awkward moments when you kept posing for photos. All my guests liked her as well.
I would say every penny was well spent! Definitely recommend her as your event photographer!

Carrie is amazing. She truly has a gift for photography and is just a lovely, reliable, and kind person. It was a pleasure to work with her and my husband and I were absolutely thrilled with her photography for our wedding. She has a unique balance between being artistic and creative, as well as being practical. We told her what we were looking for and she exceeded our expectations. She has an ease about her and a lovely spirit that makes even the most awkward moments comfortable. I’m not someone who likes to be in the limelight but she made it a lot easier.
I’ve only written a handful of reviews (if that) but after I received our wedding album, I felt compelled to write her a review. I spent time on Unilocal when I was looking for a photographer so hopefully this will be helpful to someone.

We recently had our family pics taken for a new born as well as our family christmas card. Carrie is not only a fantastic photographer, but a fantastic human being all around. She cares so much about taking the best photos and does it in a kind and gentle way. A wonderful experience.

My husband and I could not be happier with Carrie as our wedding photographer. Our wedding planning went pretty smoothly (surprisingly) — we found our venue right away, my hair stylist and makeup artist — but when it came to finding a wedding photographer, selecting the right one was not an easy task for us. First of all, we wanted various photography styles. We were looking for someone who would be able to capture journalistic/​candid shots of our special moments. At the same time, we had so many family members and friends from out of state/​country that we also wanted formal group shots with everyone, and of course, we wanted artistic, romantic portraits as well. We spoke to a few photographers and looked at all their albums. and after a few, it all became a blur. However, when we spoke to Carrie, she made it super easy for us. First of all, she is obviously a talented photographer. No doubt about that. What sets Carrie apart is that she listens patiently, she explains thoroughly, and she delivers perfectly. AND she is just a lovely person (keep in mind that your photographer will be shadowing you all day long, so make sure you like the person or else it can get a bit creepy).
We highly recommend Carrie. We appreciate her professionalism and truly love her work. She genuinely cares about her clients, and she would go above and beyond to make your special day memorable. When I look at our photos, I just want to relive the moments again. Seeing our friends and family laughing & dancing, the hard work we put into (decorations, set-​ups, venue, etc), and how beautiful we all looked that day — it’s absolutely priceless. Thanks, Carrie!

My husband and I had a great experience with Carrie and her assistant as our photographer and the pictures came out great :)
She contacted my husband and I before the wedding and reviewed our styles and preferences, focusing on every detail of the big day :) Then, on the day of, she photographed our wedding at a destination site a few hours away from the bay area, got to the area early, and shot an extra hour earlier than we expected her (which was great with the added pictures we got!) We had multiple locations, and she was able to work with our surroundings in a way that made for some very beautiful photos.
She is very personable, friendly, knows what she’s doing, and gave us constant direction when taking pictures (which was especially helpful since we both generally do not like taking pictures!) She was also very hard working — many of our guests have come back to us since the wedding letting us know that she as «everywhere» taking pictures — making sure to get all possible moments on camera.
We will definitely be more than happy with having her shoot other major events in the future :)

We were absolutely thrilled with Carrie. She captured all the happiness, love, and our personalities in a breathtaking way. Her talent truly is unmatched and we cannot express enough gratitude for her gift of encapsulating our wedding day through her lens and detailed eye. She effortlessly managed time and tried to fit in as many photos as possible (even with my wedding coordinator breathing down her neck). She not only was sure to get in all of the photographs that I wanted as well as candid pictures, but she also surprised us with some beautifully crafted photographs. We are thrilled to give her an outstanding review! Anyone would be blessed to have such a kind and talented photographer to work with!

Carrie is an absolute sweetheart and such a fantastic professional to work with. My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting her many years ago and when our wedding drew near we were so thrilled to have Carrie shoot our engagement photos for us. They are beyond stunning! She is a true professional and incredibly talented. She made the shoot fun and comfortable and listened to our ideas and gave us gentle directions. She focused on making the photos very «us» and we couldn’t be happier with the results. I can’t wait to hire Carrie for our future photography needs and would highly recommend her to anyone! Thank you, Carrie! xx

Choosing a wedding photographer is a very difficult decision for most couples because of the significance of one’s wedding day. My then fiancée and I put a lot of time and work into researching different photography companies and photographers. After a prolonged search, we located Carrie Chen. After reviewing several of her photos online and reading reviews from past clients, we selected her to be our photographer.
Our concerns about if we selected the right person quickly subsided upon talking to Carrie. Immediately, Carrie emailed us about herself, provided more links to her albums, and explained her photography philosophy. After emailing back and forth, we met with Carrie in person to go over things further and so she could get a «feel» for us as a couple. We were going to ask if she would be willing to visit the site and scout out good picture locations, but we didn’t have to. Carrie had already planned and arranged to do just that. This was not something included in our contract. Throughout the entire process, Carrie was always easy to deal with, responded quickly, and was so warm and genuinely interested in what we wanted and how we saw our day going.
On the day of the wedding, Carrie arrived well before the contracted starting time and started taking pictures around the venue. During the wedding, Carrie was everywhere we needed her, but never in the way. We had several guests comment about being impressed with Carrie since she was so thorough, friendly, and unobtrusive. We still have people mentioning it. My bride and I were also thoroughly impressed and could not have asked for a better photographer.
After the wedding, Carrie continued to please us. One week after the wedding, she emailed us a happy one week anniversary and thank you email. Carrie told us she had already uploaded all of our photos to the website and they would be accessible shortly. Carrie emailed us her top seven favorites and we were beyond happy with the outcome. Carrie ended up taking over 900 photos when contractually she only had to take 600.
My wife and I were pleased with Carrie every step of the way and could not have asked for a better photographer. She was always warm, caring and genuinely invested in capturing our special day. We wholeheartedly recommend Carrie for your next special event.

We had an awesome experience having Carrie as our photographer for our wedding date and engagement session!
Carrie is very strong in her technical skills as a photographer. She excelled in using the right equipment and finding the best settings for our photos, and she also did an expert job in editing our photos (like removing a sticker from the bottom of my new shoes =P).
Carrie is also very sweet and approachable. During our engagement session, she made us feel very comfortable in front of her camera and offered creative ideas for different poses and backgrounds. On our wedding day, she was very friendly and courteous to all our friends and families and worked really well with our wedding videographer.
Last but not least, Carrie is genuinely passionate about providing the best to her customers and is very flexible with her schedule. She spent extra hours with us during both our engagement session and our wedding day to make sure she has captured all the precious moments we wanted with different locations and with our friends and family. She was very patient in giving us time to choose our photos for our wedding album, and she delivered products (albums, enlargements, online photo gallery) way above our expectations! Thanks to Carrie, we will treasure our wedding photos and relive those moments for many years to come!

Carrie photographed our recent family reunion for our extended family of 15 and more. My husband I have had multiple professional photography sessions over the years (wedding anniversaries, family birthdays, high school graduation, etc…) — but none have matched the professionalism and excellence of Carrie Chen Photography. We have had the privilege of working with Carrie for family photos (both indoors and outdoors, adults and young children) as well as candid shots. Carrie is absolutely wonderful and her work is phenomenal.
We have been so pleased by our experience working with Carrie. She is very patient, calm and is able to manage everyone efficiently. She is attentive to details, gives excellent directions on how to pose, stand, and move. She also manages time well, but we never felt rushed. Carrie is a consummate professional who is responsive to her clients and she also clearly loves what she does. I am very impressed with her skill and the finished photos speak for themselves. I can’t recommend Carrie enough and would unreservedly recommend her for weddings, family gatherings, engagement sessions, etc. Above all– Carrie is so sweet and kind. You would not regret hiring Carrie!

Carrie Chen is a consummate professional. She captured the special moments of my magical and quite frenzied wedding day and gave us the romantic view we asked for. Upon our first consultation with Carrie she was open to our vision and knew exactly what we wanted. We chose her because her images portrayed the soft, romantic feeling that we desired. She gave that to us plus more.
Carrie and her assistant were extremely friendly and kind natured. You couple that with professionalism and you get a terrific team that is easy to work with. They also worked extremely well with our videographers which made the shots easy and fun for my husband and I.
The images turned out even better than I imagined as well. I told Carrie about my insecurities having just lost a ton of weight. She considered them and took images that flattered me most. I cannot say enough about how pleased I am with her. I only wish that I lived in the bay area so that she could chronicle my family in the future.

Carrie recently took some beautiful photos at my family reunion in Maryland.
Not only talented, she’s also very patient, considerate & put every one at ease, that’s three generations of my picky family members!
Can’t wait for the next event so Carrie can take loads of wonderful pictures of us again!

Carrie is a very talented, experienced, professional photographer. She is also a wonderful, sweet person. She did a terrific photo shoot for my wife and I. She picked out a great location and put us at ease during the shoot. We were a little nervous before the shoot but Carrie made it a lot of fun. She photographed us in a number of different settings and produced great shots. Everybody who sees the album she created for us is blown away with it.
We highly recommend Carrie for weddings, portraits and special occasions.

Carrie is a fantastic photographer! I am very camera shy and uncomfortable with getting my pictures taken, so I told Carrie that beforehand and she was great at making me feel at ease while she worked. She is encouraging, supportive and gives excellent directions on how to pose, stand, move, etc. She is creative and loves what she does so it comes across when you work with her. I trust her instincts and experience when it came to colors, backgrounds, lights, etc. I have wonderful pictures that I now use in my personal and professional life. A few weeks after I worked with Carrie, I attended an event that was the subject of a potential story in Vanity Fair and it was shot by Justin Coit. Thanks to my experience with Carrie, I was much more at ease at this event and was able to both enjoy it and stand/​pose myself in the best way for the photos. Finally, Carrie is a consummate professional who is attentive and responsive to her clients.

Carrie photographed our extended family of 9 relatives, including an infant, a 4 year old and a 6 year old recently in San Francisco.
Not only were the photos incredible, but she was incredible during the shoot dealing with wind, sun, clouds, non-​photogenic subjects, and uncooperative kids.
So easy to work with and flexible with which shots to take when as you can imagine, there were very few moments when one of the 3 kids wasn’t crying or running off (they seemed to take turns of course).
Though I think she likes more photo-​journalistic or artsy photos (as I do too), she got some great traditional portraits as well.
And best of all she made us feel at ease, as there were a couple of us who often get the deer in the headlights look, or get stressed out with the kids running around etc.
Oh, and some of the best shots were candids.
And last but not least, her editing skills are unmatched (that i’ve seen). Magic!
We couldn’t recommend her more.

Carrie photographed our wedding in San Francisco — her shots were simply to die for! She was able to work in a variety of different environments — indoor and outdoor, posed as well as candid shots. Some of the photographers we interviewed optimized for one or the other, but I thought the quality of her shots was very consistent all around. She did a great job of capturing the mood of the moment in both the coloring and the style of the pictures. She’s also sweet and flexible, extremely easy to work with. When we encountered a slight issue with reading the images off of the CD, she promptly mailed us a USB stick with the images instead. Little efforts like that make such a big difference in the overall experience. I would highly recommend her to any bride to be.

Carrie Chow is an exceptional and talented photographer. Her photography perspective is definitely remarkable. She has taken several family portraits for us and all the photos turned out wonderfully. She would always take the extra steps to be sure the settings are as perfect as possible. Not to mention she is SO patient with her clients! Her photoshop skills are also very impressive, she can make my daughter’s forehead hair disappear! On top of her professionalism, she is also a friendly and fun photographer to work with. Overall I would definitely recommend her to my other friends!

Carrie is a talented and experienced photographer. She is attentive to details when she is quietly taking nice shots. My husband and I do not know how to pose and in fact are quite nervous and shy before camera. She did a wonderful job in capturing unforgettable moments of our wedding and yet making us feel very easy. Carrie was caring to every participant of our wedding reception. Besides the shots of bride and groom, she also took some beautiful images of our family and friends. Carrie is very good at time management. She can make the best use of time for her shooting. We were overwhelmed by a lot of logistics before the wedding. We did not really have any rundown or program for the wedding but Carrie was absolutely cooperative and flexible with fitting in whatever time available for her exclusive shooting. She is simply awesome. Our wedding was held in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii in April 2009.