Lydia Chen took our engagement photos and we were blown away by her unique talent and vision. She made us feel totally at ease and took shots that we fell in love with and used throughout the wedding process. Case in point: we'd planned on a fairly simple typographic "save the date," but when we saw the pictures from the shoot we redesigned it around them because they were so exceptional. Not only were the photos technically stunning (everyone we showed them to were wowed, and several asked for her info), they really captured who we are as a couple. When it came time to select a photographer for the wedding day we knew we wanted her. Even though there were some tough conditions (cold weather! behind schedule! family members running amok!), she was a total pro and got beautiful shots of the ceremony and reception. Looking at her photos brings back all of the amazing moments and emotions from the day -- we're so glad she was a part of it. Highly recommended!

Lydia focuses on the profound moments that are happening when no one is watching; she gets so many beautiful photos of the wedding party and guests just being and just enjoying. I LOVED that! She worked efficiently to get the traditional posed photos, and I never felt like we were wasting time or going through a "photo shoot". Lydia managed to get wonderful photographs of my mother, who goes out of her way to avoid being photographed!

If you are looking for a photographer who will create fine art for you, is conscientious, and takes your happiness to heart, engage Lydia's services. I only wish that my husband and I had hired her for an engagement package, too!

Lydia was really easy to work with, and all our friends and family loved having her around. Our photos turned out so great--they felt natural and unposed, a lot of wonderful candid moments. I'd hire Lydia again and recommend her to others!