Vivian Chen Photography

My style is natural and photojournalistic. I love capturing unscripted moments because those are the type of photos that tell a richer story of your day. Working with me means nothing overly posed, nothing awkward, nothing that doesn't feel like YOU. While we'll spend some time doing portraits, my priority is for you to be present and enjoy your wedding day. I like to shoot discreetly with an emphasis on candids so from the moment you first see each other to that last hilarious toast, you’ll be relaxed and focused on one another and not even noticed I’m there.

I don't believe in the wedding industrial complex. That means you don't need to spend the last two weeks before your wedding in a DIY sweatshop just because Pinterest told you to. I want my couples to have weddings that feel authentic to you so if you really don't care about centerpieces and floral arrangements, you don't need them. I want to empower couples to see their wedding day as a fabulous party to spend time with friends and family (and you just happen to get married too.) I am a nature lover and you can find me on the trail taking photos of redwood trees and mountain landscapes in my spare time.