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Hi, I'm Viv, a lifetime lover of nature and light. For all their preparation, weddings happen fast. They are full of distraction and high paced energy — and, we often fear we're going to forget the moments that mean the most. As someone who values calm over chaos, I invite you to pause and soak in the moments of your day. It will likely be a blend of orchestrated encounters and organic happenings; I believe that my role is to document it all. You will feel seen; the beauty, emotion, and nuance of your union and community all reflected in the images I capture. My intention is to support you in being present; your day is meant to be experienced by you, for all its joy, magic, and memory-making.

  • Asian-owned
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is the starting price for your wedding photography services?

$2,000

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Digital Files
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Reviews of Vivian Chen Photography

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Vivian Chen, along with her associate Erin Prado, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding photography. The photographers are praised for their professionalism, talent, and ability to capture both posed and candid moments beautifully. They are described as warm, helpful, and easy to work with, and are commended for their communication and responsiveness throughout the planning process. Reviewers also appreciate Vivian's donation to charity and her support for great causes. Overall, Vivian Chen and Erin Prado are highly recommended for wedding photography.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Vivian Chen, along with her associate Erin Prado, is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for wedding photography. The photographers are praised for their professionalism, talent, and ability to capture both posed and candid moments beautifully. They are described as warm, helpful, and easy to work with, and are commended for their communication and responsiveness throughout the planning process. Reviewers also appreciate Vivian's donation to charity and her support for great causes. Overall, Vivian Chen and Erin Prado are highly recommended for wedding photography.

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R Kl Sent on 06/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Viv is great!

We are so so happy we decided to go with Vivian as our wedding photographer based on recommendations from a friend. She spent plenty of time getting to know us as a couple and our vision for what we wanted in our photos. She suggested a beautiful hidden redwood grove in the park as a second location after City Hall -- she really knows the ins and outs of the area! We were very nervous on the day of, and Vivian really held our hands and led us through it all. She helped us get to the right place to get our marriage license, told us where to wait, and led us to all the good spots for pictures in City Hall. We were also so sure we were going to feel awkward posing in public, but Vivian did a great job directing us and making us feel so comfortable with her calm presence. We had some specific pictures we wanted to get and she was very accommodating. We were super pleased with how the pictures came out. She is so knowledgeable and was switching through 4 different cameras! She was even able to get us a sneak peek super quick and delivered the final pictures earlier than promised. She's also overall just a cool person. We will definitely pick her again for any photoshoots we want in the future!
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A L Sent on 11/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

City Hall & Reception Photo Sessions

Vivian was wonderful to work with! My partner and I are not great at posing for pictures but Vivian helped us feel comfortable and relaxed. We love her photography style and she was able to capture some amazing artistic shots of us. She is professional and great at what she does but the best part is that working with her felt like having a good friend capture all our best candid moments together.
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Ryan Sent on 03/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Vivian does an amazing job.

Vivian did a fantastic job with our wedding. There were weather concerns, our makeup was running behind schedule. Vivian was cool a a cucumber. My wife feels like she has a hard time smiling for photos (especially many photos in a row). Vivian did a wonderful job bringing out natural moments between my wife and I and capturing the beautiful scenic venue. She also did an amazing job capturing genuine candid moments among our guests. We are so happy with our wedding photos and highly recommend Vivian.
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