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Services: Photography
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Herman Au Photography
Genuine, Honest, and affordable Wedding Photography serving Southern California Los Angeles area.
Chino, CA 91708
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About
Herman is a Southern California, Los Angeles based Wedding Photographer.  He employs a photojournalistic approach that captures beautiful emotions, he blends it with his artistic approach.  With a professional photo retouching background, Herman personally enjoys very much working with beautiful vibrant colors. Each and every of assignment is treated with personal care and catered to each couple’s personal needs and preferences to ensure their wedding day goes smoothly.

Custom Packages available ranging from small budget to over-the-top full services with exquisite album designs and slide shows available.

Herman is also Trilingual in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese.

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Herman Au is a wonderful photographer. As a makeup artist and hair stylist I have worked with him several times on various weddings and he always takes amazing photos and makes the bride and the bridal party feel welcome while we are all preparing for the wedding. Herman has a very calm and welcoming aura that makes the wedding day just feel special and memorable!

Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify your primary photographic style?
A blend between photojournalistic and artistic
Please describe any special techniques you offer:
Warm, romantic touch of Photoshop post processing individually treated with care.
Which lighting situations do you have experience with?
harsh summer Southern California sunlight, extremely dim church lighting, painted ceilings that cannot be bounced, overcast days, dim indoor lighting
Do you have a media preference?
fully digital
How many photographers do you work with?
Usually work with 1 assistant or by myself in smaller weddings. On larger events I work with 1 other photographer + assistant
Do you guarantee your presence at the actual event?
Absolutely guarantee my personal presence. I do not double book, nor do I hand my assignments off to assistants.
Do you sometimes book yourself for more than one wedding in a day?
I do not double book, ever on the same day. On very rare occasions I may work both Saturday and Sunday.
Do you have a replacement photographer in case you become unavailable on the wedding day?
I do have a list of comparable photographers whose work are proved to replace me in case of emergencies.
What kind of equipment do you typically bring with you on the day-of?
2 digital professional Nikon bodies, 80-200 F/2.8 portrait/telephoto lens, 50 mm F/1.4 prime, 105mm F/2.8 macro lens, 16-50 F/2.8 mid range zoom lens, 10.5mm F/2.8 fisheye lens, multiple Nikon flash heads, different bouncers and light modifiers, light reflectors, carbon fiber tripod, shutter release cable, remote triggers, etc.
Do you bring back-up equipment to the event in case of malfunction?
I have redundant equipment in case of emergencies of malfunction
Do you charge hourly or full day?
Typically packages cover a limited amount of hours, but top end packages cover the entire day.
If hourly, are you available for shooting overtime? If so, how much do you charge for overtime?
additional O/T shooting is rated at $100/hr, with processing charges included.
Do you require a meal break? If yes, do you require that the wedding party provide your meal?
meals and breaks are not mandatory
How many breaks do you usually take throughout the day?
I do not schedule breaks for myself during wedding days.
Do you charge for travel?
Additional destination charges may be applicable if wedding is held over 100 miles away from studio.
How soon after the event are the proofs ready for viewing?
usually initial screening is ready within the first week. Online review for all pictures are usually available by the 3rd week.
In what format are the initial proofs offered?
website & CDROM available. Contact sheets are offered optionally
How long can the couple keep the proofs?
proofs are client's to keep
Do you retain the copyright for the photos?
yes I do retain copyright for the images
Do you reserve the right to publish the photos?
yes I do retain publication rights to the photos
Do you provide the digital files and/or negatives (or copies of the negatives) to the couple?
I do provide copies of the digital negatives, quantity depends on different levels of packages.
Will images be available for viewing on an online gallery?
yes, images will be available for viewing on an online gallery, proofs and prints will also be offered online for friends & relatives to order.
What kind of albums do you offer?
coffee table book style entry-level albums, to flush mount leather wrapped high-end albums.
When will I get the final book?
book will be delivered as soon as I receive the final product and examined for quality control.
How long does it take to deliver a book?
depending on processing time, and printing time. delivery of final album may take up to 4 weeks.

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