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Carrie Chen Photography is an award winning photography business that specializes in elegant, fine art wedding photography located in San Francisco, CA. We are also available for destination weddings worldwide.

As a photographic artist, I strive to create artistic and high-quality images that represent the distinct personalities and genuine emotions of the couples I work with in the best light possible. When my clients look back on their wedding photographs twenty or thirty years from now, I would love for them to be able to reminisce and relive those tender and happy moments with the same sentiments they shared on that special day. I cherish the storytelling aspect of my work as a photographer, and it would be a great honor and privilege for me to tell your wedding day story with timeless, authentic images.

We photograph weddings in San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Hawaii, and other destination weddings worldwide.

We would love to hear more about your wedding day! To set up an appointment, please call us at 415-894-2118 or email us at info@carriechenphotography.com.

website: carriechenphotography.com

Carrie Chen Photography

San Francisco, CA 94105

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Frequently asked questions

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Prints
Save the Date

Reviews of Carrie Chen Photography

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Mary Sent on 10/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Loved my experience with Carrie!

Loved my experience with Carrie! She photographed my bridal shower in October 2023 at a tearoom.

Before the event and throughout fantastic communication! Emails are prompt, clear, warm and reassuring. Also we had a lovely phone call before the event to go over the event details.

Day of the event Carrie arrived early. She was kind to my family and friends. My mother particularly mentioned how much she liked her. She blended into the background most of the time capturing candid shoots, but would take posed photos of me with my guests when needed. She was very polite and professional throughout the event.

Getting my photos back was quick! It took about a week and a half. And the photos are STUNNING! Photography really does take an artistic eye and she’s got it! There were plenty of photos and all were well chosen with great lighting. The detail shots she took captured the essence of the day, making all our efforts and details we put into the event unforgettable. Every time I look at the photos I can’t help grinning ear to ear, because I feel like I’m reliving those moments, reminding me of all the conversations I had with my guests. That’s honestly a priceless feeling for me.

Throughout my wedding process I have become a believer in the value of a good photographer. If I’m going to put a lot of time, energy and detail into an event I want it captured. I was able to relax and enjoy my event knowing I was going to have beautiful photos. Even if I was going to take the photos of my event there is no way the would turn out as amazing as Carrie’s. Her photos tell a story - my story. It’s so meaningful and special.

I will definitely be hiring her again for my future events. And I would highly recommend you do too!
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Gloria Sent on 01/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
My fiance 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!
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Elisabeth Sent on 10/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I must have researched at least 50 photographers before finding Carrie. I am not someone who likes to have my picture taken very much, and I was beginning to get nervous about finding a photographer that would capture my upcoming wedding in the way my fiancee and I were hoping for.
When I first saw some of Carrie's photos online, I felt that my search had ended! We got extremely lucky, as she was available for our date. She is one of the nicest people that I have ever met, and so incredibly talented. Her photos were all lovely and elegant, just like she is. It was a joy to have her be a part of our wedding! I felt so at ease as did my fiancee, that I didn't even think about the camera. That was a big deal for me! The way our whole day was captured was perfect, and we get to relive it each time we look at our beautiful photos.
I can't say enough wonderful things about Carrie, and will recommend her to anyone needing photography! She is the best!
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Peter Sent on 09/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
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!
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Amy Sent on 03/03/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Carrie is an amazing photographer. You can see how passionate she is in her work. We had such a fun time with Carrie shooting our wedding pictures. She puts everyone at ease. I highly recommend her as your photographer in whatever event that comes up.
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Renee Sent on 01/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I don't normally write a lot of reviews, but I really wanted to take the time to let people know what a phenomenal experience I had with Carrie as my photographer. Carrie is amazing, and our guests agreed. She's talented and caring and just a genuinely great person. I would highly recommend Carrie to anyone.
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Veronica Sent on 01/09/2015
5 out of 5 rating
First let me say that Carrie is amazing!!!! Not only is she professional, but she is truly an artist and absolutely loves what she does. I was so happy with our wedding pics and so was everybody else who I showed them to. She went above and beyond the day of the wedding. She made me feel so comfortable and I had no worries that she would capture every special moment the day of the wedding. The day went by so fast and of course I couldn't be everywhere at once but superwoman Carrie was able to capture everything. I also received my photos pretty fast afterwards. I am so grateful for her. She's the best! I would definitely recommend Carrie for your photo services!
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Alexis Sent on 10/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating

I just want to say THANKYOU so much! Carrie captured moments that I didn't see and I got to see not only great pictures of me and my husband but also of the guest and how much fun they were having at the wedding. I loved how Carrie also captured great pictures of the venue! I was able to see all the small details that I didn't notice during the wedding. Carrie’s photos were great and it looked so natural. She took note on all the pictures I wanted taken and even took extras on her own. I am very pleased with the photo quality. The pictures that she took were at very great angles, she caught people right in the moment! I even saw people having fun taking selfies!

Carrie is a true artist and made my wedding day special with all of the great moments that she captured. Because of Carrie I will have great photos to look back at and remember the day that I married my best friend. I feel so lucky to have found her to do my photos, her fun personality & professionalism is just what I was looking for! Everyone should experience great photography on their wedding just like I did. Call Carrie, she’s the best and I couldn’t have asked for better!!!!! We love you Carrie!!
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User1778929 Sent on 08/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We had the pleasure of working with Carrie for both our engagement and wedding photos. From the moment we met Carrie, we were impressed with her professionalism. She arrived early and was very knowledgeable about the site we had chosen for our engagement photos. Carrie was also very friendly, which made my camera-shy fiancé and I feel much more comfortable during the shoot. We met with Carrie again in July 2014, for our wedding. Carrie was just as professional, and sweet, as she was the first time we met her. We received numerous compliments from our guests, regarding Carrie’s excellent work ethic and ability to capture truly memorable moments. Carrie’s enthusiasm for her work was much appreciated. We highly recommend Carrie for your engagement and wedding services.
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Laura Sent on 12/06/2013
5 out of 5 rating
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 like the journalistic/candid shots approach as well as artistic romantic portraits. 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. We spoke to a few photographers and looked at all their albums.. and after a few, it all became a bit of 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 our wedding (decorations, set-ups, venue, etc), and how beautiful we all looked that day -- it’s absolutely priceless. Thanks, Carrie!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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On the other side of the fence as a wedding vendor myself, I had the pleasure of working with Carrie for a wedding last year in March, and I am still stunned by the calm classic beauty she was able to convey through her photos. Her pictures speak for themselves!

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Carrie Chen Photography frequently asked questions

Carrie Chen Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Carrie Chen Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
Carrie Chen Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Prints
  • Save the Date
Carrie Chen Photography is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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