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Congratulations on your engagement & upcoming wedding & Thanks for visiting Ken Pak Photography's Weddingwire Page!

To me, photography is a way to expose life at its best. My spontaneity of expression and professional, yet friendly nature allow me to capture the most natural once-in-a-lifetime moments through the lenses. Throughout the wedding day, I am watching the emotions and expressions of the couple as they interact with guests and family members. My job is to freeze those precious moments and make them as beautiful as the couple remembers them in their hearts.

You can find more about my style of photography and personality, please click the link below to read the interview that I had with JuneBug Weddings.

  • Photographer Spotlight Interview with Ken Pak by Junebug Weddings

I am so proud to be a part of the following photographer communities.

  • Top 2 Fearless Photographer in the United States in 2020 & 2021

  • Top North American Photographer of 2020 by Master Photographers

  • Top 10 Fearless Photographer of 2019, 2016, Top 100 Fearless Photographers of 2015, Top 50 Fearless Photographer of 2014

  • Top 100 Wedding Photographer in the US and Canada by SLR Lounge

  • Top 2, 5, 10 & 20 overall Finish in ISPWP International Wedding Photo Contests

  • Top 2 IN US & Top 15 MyWed Photographer in the World

  • First place winner in Collection 27 of WPS of United Kingdom

  • JuneBug Weddings Best of the Best Wedding 2016, Best of the Best Engagement 2015 & Best of the Best Destination 2015 Contest Winner

  • Rangefinder Magazine: 2016 & 2015 Worldwide Wedding Contest Award Winner

  • Asian-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

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

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Photojournalism
Traditional

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Boudoir Shoot
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Matted Prints
Negatives
Prints
Proofs
Save the Date
Thank You Cards

Reviews of Ken Pak Photography

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Ken Pak is highly praised by multiple couples for his exceptional photography skills and creativity in capturing stunning, timeless images of wedding days. Reviewers appreciate his ability to bring a calm and creative energy, make everyone feel at ease, and work seamlessly with couples, families, bridal parties, and vendors. Ken's professionalism, artistry, and commitment to capturing every moment effortlessly are highlighted, making him a top choice for couples looking for emotion-filled and authentic wedding photography. His dynamic style and unique shots have left couples impressed and eager to recommend his services to others.

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Ken Pak is highly praised by multiple couples for his exceptional photography skills and creativity in capturing stunning, timeless images of wedding days. Reviewers appreciate his ability to bring a calm and creative energy, make everyone feel at ease, and work seamlessly with couples, families, bridal parties, and vendors. Ken's professionalism, artistry, and commitment to capturing every moment effortlessly are highlighted, making him a top choice for couples looking for emotion-filled and authentic wedding photography. His dynamic style and unique shots have left couples impressed and eager to recommend his services to others.

FINE
Fine Sent on 01/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ken Pak Wedding Photography: Master of Light, Emotion, and Timeless Memories

Working with Ken Pak was nothing short of incredible. From the very first moment, it was clear that he doesn’t just take photos — he sees your wedding day in a way few people can. Our first wedding together was right in the middle of COVID, and even with all the uncertainty and nerves, Ken brought this calm, creative energy that made everyone feel at ease. He has a way of keeping couples in the moment, noticing the little gestures, the fleeting smiles, the quiet laughs — moments that often go unseen — and turning them into stunning, timeless images.

One of the things that blew us away is how he works with everyone — couples, families, bridal parties, and even vendors. He brings a warmth and energy to the day that lifts everyone, and somehow manages to make even the shyest people feel comfortable and natural in front of the camera. Watching him in action as a fellow artist is inspiring — the way he sees light, finds angles that most people would never notice, and captures the day exactly as it is, but even more beautiful.

Whether on a rooftop with a city skyline behind us or inside a quiet library in Boston, Ken’s vision and creativity always shine. He doesn’t just capture photos — he tells a story. And the best part is how seamlessly he collaborates with other vendors, especially videographers, making sure every moment is captured from every angle without ever interrupting the flow of the day.

Ken is more than a photographer — he’s a creative partner, a friend, and someone whose work you will treasure for a lifetime. His professionalism, his artistry, and his ability to make every moment feel effortless are unmatched. If you’re looking for a wedding photographer who will capture your day with emotion, artistry, and authenticity, Ken Pak is absolutely the one to choose.
Stephanie
Stephanie Sent on 09/18/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Lighthearted and joyful photos: Ken couldn't have nailed it any harder

I knew Ken Pak was the right choice when we first interviewed with him: he has a wonderful and silly spirit about him that really shines through in his photography. I've been going through our wedding photos probably hundreds of times now to send to friends and relatives, and I am struck by just how much he and his wife captured: I don't think there was a shot missing (and we had a huge guest list)! It's obvious how thoughtful he is in composition and the results are not only gorgeous, but also mirror the absolute joy of the day. He couldn't have nailed it any harder. We had an evening summer wedding: Ken went above and beyond (tirelessly in the hot July heat!), from fam group shots, ethereal golden hour photos, to some amazing shots of us spinning fire at night. I couldn't recommend him more.
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Tamas Sent on 01/20/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and creative photographer

We chose Ken for our wedding because of his creative and spontaneous style, and we’re very happy with our choice! Even though he hurt his back the week before our wedding, he was able to line up another professional photographer quickly for us who was able to cover the wedding day (and who we were also very happy with) and then Ken was able to show up for the reception onwards, the two of them did a great job capturing our special day in the style we wanted. We really appreciated Ken’s commitment to photographing for us, and making sure that everything went smoothly and worry-free for us on our wedding day - we would definitely recommend Ken!
Darby
Darby Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An incredible and professional photographer!

Ken is really in a league of his own! He's creative, professional, and a ton of fun - we were the third wedding he worked on during Labor Day weekend, and he still brought as much energy and effort as he would have if we were the only wedding he had worked that weekend! He has a way with making people feel comfortable getting their pictures taken - he had our more reserved family members laughing and goofing around, which I really think helped them feel more relaxed about all the time they spent in front of the camera. We got the impression from our very first call with him - by the time we finished talking with him about our vision for our wedding photographer, we knew that he was going to be a perfect fit. Ken has a great eye for unique opportunities to take fun and interesting shots, and he's also excellent at more traditional couple's and family portraits. I'd absolutely recommend him - he's fantastic!
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Rahul Sent on 12/13/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Really fun and talented photographers!

Ken Pak and his assistant Nona are incredible photographers! When we first reached out to Ken we told him that we are super comfortable with orchestrated photos but he found a way for us to have a good time for our engagement pictures and we were really comfortable heading into our wedding. A scheduling snafu led Nona to be the photographer in Ken's place on our Sangeet night, but she did a wonderful job. Ken and Nona were great about taking candid photos and not controlling our schedule in the way a number of other photographers we interviewed made us feel.
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Jazmine Sent on 12/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

One of the best in the world

Ken Pak truly delivers with his photography! He gave us an amazing and fun experience for both our engagement shoot and wedding day. He has a very light hearted and funny nature, which makes you feel comfortable working with him, but he also takes his craft seriously, which delivers amazing and emotion filled photography. I will speak about our wedding day since that was the most recent. Ken arrived a bit earlier than he needed to, which was great because we got started right away! His second shooter went with the groom and Ken stayed with me and my bridal party. He made everyone feel comfortable and he easily interacted with the other vendors, which is important, especially for videography as they are both shooting the same content. Ken was able to move and get pictures that we didn’t even know were possible, as we didn’t even notice he was there for those moments. He is so creative, so put your full trust in his process. So far, we have received a sneak peek gallery for our wedding, and all we can say is WOW. It was so amazing, we can’t wait to see our full gallery and honestly believe he’s one of the best photographers in the world.
Min
Min K. Sent on 10/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!! Highly Recommend

We hired Ken as our engagement and wedding photographer based on positive reviews and accolades we saw elsewhere, and we have to say that he absolutely deserves all the praise!! Ken was super down to Earth, took the time to get to know us as a couple, and of course provided us with the most amazing photos - both classic photos and also more unique and memorable shots that I think only he could produce. My favorite part about working with Ken is that he has a way of entertaining and bringing out genuine laughs out of those that he works with so that the smiles in all the shots are truly authentic and real. The videographer even told us during our wedding that "this man is a legend." We couldn't have been happier with Ken, and we highly recommend him to anyone.
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Kylie Sent on 09/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We absolutely loved working with Ken because he cares deeply about his product and his clients.  For those who aren’t used to getting their photo taken, it can be uncomfortable and tiring; however, Ken made us feel relaxed, comfortable, and energized because he brings so much joy and passion to what he does.  Our guests are still talking about how Ken just dove right in, even taking people’s phones and teaching them how to take better pictures!  We had no idea that a photographer could help make the wedding day even more enjoyable, but that is exactly what Ken did.  And then when we got his photos, we were completely blown away at how amazing they were!  He knows which photos to make black and white, when to add effects to accentuate movement, and how to make people shine.  His photos are full of creative angles and lighting, which is exactly what we wanted.  He is truly an artist who sees opportunity and can beautifully capture emotion and moments.  We had to postpone our wedding twice due to COVID and he was very flexible and easy to work with.  We are SO glad that we chose Ken Pak Photography and would highly recommend Ken!  Thank you so much, Ken!
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Eva Sent on 05/02/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

The best way to describe our wonderful experience with Ken has almost nothing to do with his incredible photographs. (yes the photographs were beyond our expectations, absolutely stunning, creatively shot, and looked better than a Vogue shoot.) First, you spend a lot of time with your photographer on your wedding day- that means that the most special moments between you and your spouse will include another person - Ken had us laughing ALL day and he made us have fun as we ran around the city taking our photos. We had a wonderful day because he made us feel comfortable around him, we felt happy having him be part of our day, and he literally felt like a family member. Speaking of family members, my 75 year old immigrant mother who is incredibly hard to please and who was a little on edge that we were having a non-denominational, non traditional wedding could not stop talking about Ken for weeks after the wedding. She said he was one of the best parts of the wedding. That day had been so emotional for her and she said Ken making her and all of us laugh during photos made her happy. So yes you should hire Ken because of his incredible photography talent but more importantly- if you want to spend one of the most important days of your life with someone warm, happy, and lovely that will make you, your spouse, and your family laugh and smile…. It’s Ken.
Teresa
Teresa Sent on 01/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

I can relive the whole day just by looking at the photos!

Hire Ken Pak Photography! The engagement, wedding morning getting ready, the ceremony and reception photos are some of the most beautiful, animated and fun photos we have ever seen! To say they were outstanding would be an understatement! There are no words adequate. They are art! Ken and his team, Nony and Eunhee, were everywhere but never interrupting or interfering with the flow of the day. So many guests stated how much they enjoyed them! Thank you so much Ken, Nony and Eunhee.
As the Mother of the Bride, I have relived and retold many stories about our daughter’s marriage. It was one of the happiest weekends of our lives. The wedding ceremony was held at Dahlgren Chapel, on Georgetown Campus, and the reception was at Sequoia DC in November 2021. At the end of each retelling I close with, “I would not change a thing.” I must give credit where credit is due.
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Awards

119
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
Dream Day DJs featuring Jake Ritchie Dream Day DJs featuring Jake Ritchie Wedding DJs

Ken is the most creative photographer I have ever met and I have been in the wedding industry for nearly 25 years! Not only have I worked multiple weddings with him and his fantastic crew, but he has also done personal pictures for me as well. Worth every dollar and then some! Love this guy!! :-) :-)

Splash DJ Splash DJ Wedding DJs

Absolute pleasure to work with!

RIMAS FILMS RIMAS FILMS Wedding Videographers

I have recently had the honour to work with an amazingly talented, award winning and very professional Ken Pak photography. The encounter left me humbled and amazed by Ken Pak, who is no less than a professional innovative and friendly photographer. I observed Ken Pak freezing the most precious moments in our clients’ lives and doing it with such a passion and dedication that seemed effortless. Ken Pak managed to open up not only the clients but all the guests at the festivity. He was easy to work with and full of ideas. I hope that Rimas Films and Ken Pak Photography will receive many more opportunities to share knowledge and experience in the years to come.

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Ken Pak Photography frequently asked questions

Ken Pak Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ken Pak Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Digital Files
Ken Pak Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Photojournalism
  • Traditional
Ken Pak Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
Ken Pak Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Matted Prints
  • Negatives
  • Prints
  • Proofs
  • Save the Date
  • Thank You Cards
Ken Pak 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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