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About

Based out of San Francisco, California, Monica Lam Photography specializes in tailoring heartfelt wedding images. Operating throughout the Bay Area, Monica delights in producing endearing keepsakes that capture her clients’ chemistries. Famed for her natural, cinematic style, she strives to create a set of images that tells the story of your big day.

Experience

What began as a personal passion became a professional pursuit for Monica. Upon receiving her first DSLR camera, her sister asked her to conduct her maternity photography session. Despite the inclement weather, Monica was able to produce a beautiful selection of images, and she has been preserving milestone memories ever since. Having snapped countless celebrations, she is eager to continue her success.

Services Offered

Monica Lam Photography offers a range of services intended to ensure that you receive the wedding photos of your dreams. Monica services weddings all over San Francisco and she is willing to travel to international destinations. In addition to weddings, other photoshoot types include boudoir and engagement sessions.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
High-Res Images
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
Digital Files

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Film
Natural

What photography services do you offer?

Boudoir Shoot
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Prints

Reviews of Monica Lam Photography

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Monica is a talented, professional photographer whose bright, natural, dream-like images capture both candid moments and classic portraits. Reviewers praised her calm, fun, and accommodating personality, helpfulness with timelines, and quick delivery of sneak peeks. Clients highly recommend her for making shoots easy, relaxed, and enjoyable.

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Monica is a talented, professional photographer whose bright, natural, dream-like images capture both candid moments and classic portraits. Reviewers praised her calm, fun, and accommodating personality, helpfulness with timelines, and quick delivery of sneak peeks. Clients highly recommend her for making shoots easy, relaxed, and enjoyable.

Baotran
Baotran Sent on 08/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

We are so glad we found Monica and we are even more grateful she was still available after we had cancelled our original wedding plans. What a crazy year! Monica captured our mini ceremony so beautifully! It may not have been the wedding we planned but we wouldn’t change a thing! We are both so in love with the photos and can’t help staring at them for way too long haha Monica was always responsive which kept our minds at ease every step of the way.

You’ll be lucky to have Monica on your special day!

Mallorie
Mallorie Sent on 05/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book Monica Now!

This review is long overdue, but we truly can’t say enough amazing things about working with Monica! From the very beginning, we were drawn to Monica’s photography and editing style. Her images are crisp, bright, and natural and she absolutely delivered on dreamy magazine-worthy photos. She captured our wedding day so beautifully, and our gallery is filled with so many personal, joyful moments that we’ll truly cherish forever. We especially love how many of our friends and family are featured throughout, and how she captured both the big moments and all the little candid ones in between.

From our very first phone call, we felt like Monica was the right fit for us - she’s relaxed, fun, personable, and we immediately had both personal experiences and interests to connect over. The whole experience, from our engagement session to the wedding day, was so easy and fun. As two people who don’t take many posed photos together, we were a bit nervous, but she made everything feel really effortless. We kept saying how we barely even noticed we were being photographed and how seamlessly she fit into the day.

We were also so impressed with how quickly we received sneak peeks, just a couple of days after the wedding, which made it even more fun to relive everything right away while waiting on the full gallery.

You will not regret working with Monica, she’s incredible at what she does and you’ll enjoy the entire process working with her!
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Laura Sent on 05/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photographer!

Monica is a talented photographer who blends personal style with her customer needs and requests. We hired her for engagement and wedding photos and could not be more pleased. Monica brings so much positive energy and enthusiasm--exactly what you need on your wedding day!
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Celeste Sent on 02/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Worth It! Don't hesitate!!

Monica was fantastic! She took me on as a client pretty last minute since I had to let go of my previous photographer and she was amazing to work with. She is chill, funny, and just all around a bright person to be around. She doesn't hesitate to roll up her sleeves and get in the weeds (literally) just to get the best shot. Her style is great too! Cinematographic, bright, and very natural/candid. She also went the extra mile to help me scout some places since the area I was in was new to her, and she did such an amazing job!!! She made my day super chill and low stress and it was just so much fun to work with her! I loved, loved, loved my photos. I highly, highly recommend!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 12/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the Best Wedding Photographer We Could Have Chosen!!

We truly could not have asked for a better wedding photographer! From the very beginning during our introduction call, Monica made us feel comfortable and prioritized. Through chatting through the details and from admiring her previous work, we knew she would be a great fit for us!

Throughout our experience, Monica was an absolute joy to work with. We saw how kind, funny, professional, and incredibly easy to be around she was, which made such a difference on a day that can feel overwhelming. She was not only great with us but also our wedding party and guests. Her attention to detail was unmatched, and she was able to follow a jam packed wedding schedule, not missing anything, from the big emotional moments to the smallest, most meaningful details. Not only did she capture beautiful photos, but she also brought such a calming, positive energy to our day. We are beyond grateful and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely amazing photographer and person. Thanks so much again Monica!
Leana
Leana Sent on 10/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Will book again and again

Monica Lam was recommended to me by a friend's friend and I am forever grateful our paths crossed. I contacted her through her website, and the rest of the booking went smoothly. Monica was responsive, clear, and so friendly! I was so anxious in the days leading up to our session having never taken professional photos before. Monica made us feel comfortable, and we had the best time. I cannot wait to book Monica again in the future for family portraits.

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Evelyn Sent on 07/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Wedding Photographer

Monica was an incredible photographer for our wedding, and we’re so grateful we chose her! She was warm and accommodating, instantly putting us at ease throughout the day. Her expertise with wedding timelines really stood out. Her thoughtful suggestions helped everything run smoothly, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy the moments while trusting her to capture them all.

I wanted bright and airy photos, and Monica delivered perfectly. The images are absolutely dreamy. I also love her ability to capture both candid moments and beautiful classic portraits. Working with Monica and her second photographer, Jisoo, was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with our decision!
Kenya
Kenya Sent on 03/16/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our best wedding investment - Monica!

If you're stumbling upon this review because you're debating whether or not to hire Monica to capture the most significant highlight of your life - do not hesitate!

First, Monica embodies the utmost professionalism. Her kind demeanor, patience, and poise bring all her subjects at ease. She'll guide you toward taking that priceless photo while feeling completely natural, no matter your comfort level. If you have an idea or suggestion for a particular shot, no matter how crazy it sounds, she makes it work and executes it beautifully! Throughout the photoshoot, she knows how to be your #1 hype woman and has her subjects feeling like a million bucks!

Beyond the natural, classic, and timeless photos she produces, Monica's work stands out because she captures the emotion of every shot, every moment. Whenever we look at wedding photos, they bring us back to how we felt at that particular time and allow us to relive the joy of celebrating with our family and friends.

If you envision your photographer to be as invested as you are for your big day, look no further!
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Polly Sent on 03/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding photos from Moni!

We are so glad that we went with Monica Lam as our photographer for our wedding. From our very first introductory chat with her all the way to the final moments of our wedding, she had such a great energy about her that really made us feel comfortable every step of the way.

While neither of us are naturals in front of the camera, Monica made us feel right at home suggesting poses and finding ways to frame us in different ways across our venue. The ceremony was photographed beautifully from start to finish. We truly appreciate her going above and beyond and she even stayed for a little extra to document more of our late night festivities.

We were so happy when we received the final pictures and we loved how they turned out! Everything was photographed so beautifully and with such a variety of shots that we didn’t even realize were happening. We feel like she did a great job capturing the energy of our wedding in an authentic and timeless way. And afterwards, when we had small requests like finding alternative angles of certain shots, she was quick to help out. We wholeheartedly recommend Monica Lam if you need a wedding photographer!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 09/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Monica is the best!

If you're thinking about hiring Monica as your wedding photographer - do it! We were initially drawn to her bright and natural style and had such a good introductory call that we knew we had to work with her. Monica did our engagement session as well as our wedding photos. She is really good at giving direction so you don't feel too posed or awkward - this was especially helpful during the engagement shoot. She even drove us to dinner when we were going to be late for our reservation after our engagement shoot -- above and beyond. On our wedding day, she made our friends and family feel so comfortable, captured the details and energy of our wedding perfectly and we are thrilled with the photos. Monica is also just good energy and fun to be around.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner

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Monica Lam Photography frequently asked questions

Monica Lam Photography includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Monica Lam Photography includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
Monica Lam Photography offers the following photography styles:
  • Film
  • Natural
Monica Lam Photography offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Boudoir Shoot
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
Monica Lam Photography offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Prints
Monica Lam 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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