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Sherman Chu Photographer
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I've always wondered what goes on a bride's mind when she starts to walk towards the back of the church in preparation to the start of her wedding.
I've always wondered what goes on a bride's mind when she starts to walk towards the back of the church in preparation to the start of her wedding.
The groom shares a special moment with his grandmother moments after walking down the aisle with his bride.
The groom shares a special moment with his grandmother moments after walking down the aisle with his bride.
The groom comforts his bride as she tears up following the ceremony.
The groom comforts his bride as she tears up following the ceremony.
The couple shares their first dance among family and friends at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco.
The couple shares their first dance among family and friends at the Bohemian Club in San Francisco.
A groomsman takes a moment to read the program at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.
A groomsman takes a moment to read the program at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.
On the morning of the wedding, a Vietnamese Groom with close relatives make a trip to the bride's home bearing gifts.
On the morning of the wedding, a Vietnamese Groom with close relatives make a trip to the bride's home bearing gifts.
The father of the bride sees his daughter for the first time in her dress.
The father of the bride sees his daughter for the first time in her dress.
The bride receives a kiss from a little friend before heading off to her ceremony.
The bride receives a kiss from a little friend before heading off to her ceremony.
The father of the groom toast the guest during a Valima celebration at San Francisco's City Hall Rotunda.
The father of the groom toast the guest during a Valima celebration at San Francisco's City Hall Rotunda.
Guest visit a sushi bar during a Valima celebration at San Francisco's City Hall Rotunda.
Guest visit a sushi bar during a Valima celebration at San Francisco's City Hall Rotunda.
Guest of a Valima celebration take in the party on the steps of the Rotunda at San Francisco's City Hall.
Guest of a Valima celebration take in the party on the steps of the Rotunda at San Francisco's City Hall.
The couple shares a kiss during their reception that was held at Calistoga Ranch.
The couple shares a kiss during their reception that was held at Calistoga Ranch.
The bride gives her bridesmaid a nervous look moments before the start of the ceremony.
The bride gives her bridesmaid a nervous look moments before the start of the ceremony.
The terrace of the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco is the backdrop for this September wedding.
The terrace of the St. Regis Hotel in San Francisco is the backdrop for this September wedding.
The couple shares a kiss on the steps of a Berkeley, California church as their guest applaud.
The couple shares a kiss on the steps of a Berkeley, California church as their guest applaud.
A member of the wait staff from McCall's Catering serves the main course to guest at the James Flood Mansion in San Francisco.
A member of the wait staff from McCall's Catering serves the main course to guest at the James Flood Mansion in San Francisco.
Guest react to the ring bearer who ran and tripped on the rug during the start of the ceremony.
Guest react to the ring bearer who ran and tripped on the rug during the start of the ceremony.
Guest enjoy the cocktail reception at the Green Room balcony, located on the 2nd floor of the Veterans Building in San Francisco, with a beautiful backdrop of San Francisco's City Hall.
Guest enjoy the cocktail reception at the Green Room balcony, located on the 2nd floor of the Veterans Building in San Francisco, with a beautiful backdrop of San Francisco's City Hall.
The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco was the backdrop of this couple's first dance.
The Asian Art Museum in San Francisco was the backdrop of this couple's first dance.
The bride takes a moment to herself before the door opens during the start of the ceremony.
The bride takes a moment to herself before the door opens during the start of the ceremony.
Stylist Jim Avila places the veil on the bride at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco.
Stylist Jim Avila places the veil on the bride at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco.
The father of the bride wipes a tear moments before walking his daughter down the aisle.
The father of the bride wipes a tear moments before walking his daughter down the aisle.
The couple receive a warm send off from their reception at V Sattui Winery.
The couple receive a warm send off from their reception at V Sattui Winery.
The mother of the bride wipes a tear while her daughters try to comfort each other prior to the ceremony.
The mother of the bride wipes a tear while her daughters try to comfort each other prior to the ceremony.
The bride waits around the corner before getting the green light to walk down the aisle.
The bride waits around the corner before getting the green light to walk down the aisle.
Yeee Hawwwww! This father daughter dance brought the tent down at the Mayacama Country Club.
Yeee Hawwwww! This father daughter dance brought the tent down at the Mayacama Country Club.
The vineyards of Kunde Estates Winery plays as the backdrop during the cocktail reception of this August wedding.
The vineyards of Kunde Estates Winery plays as the backdrop during the cocktail reception of this August wedding.
A member of the wait staff brings entrees to the tent at Boot Hill located on the property of Kunde Estates Winery.
A member of the wait staff brings entrees to the tent at Boot Hill located on the property of Kunde Estates Winery.
The mother of the bride(far right)and a friend watch the father daughter dance during a reception at Kunde Estates Winery.
The mother of the bride(far right)and a friend watch the father daughter dance during a reception at Kunde Estates Winery.
Guest enjoy the desert bar during a reception a Kunde Estates Winery.
Guest enjoy the desert bar during a reception a Kunde Estates Winery.
A ring bearer awaits the start of the ceremony.
A ring bearer awaits the start of the ceremony.
The bride crosses California Street on her way to her ceremony at Grace Cathedral.
The bride crosses California Street on her way to her ceremony at Grace Cathedral.
The ring bearer makes his way to the ceremony at Carmel Valley Ranch.
The ring bearer makes his way to the ceremony at Carmel Valley Ranch.
Rain falls during the exchange of vows between this bride and groom at Carmel Valley Ranch.
Rain falls during the exchange of vows between this bride and groom at Carmel Valley Ranch.
Cable Car Trolleys full of wedding guest make their way up to Boot Hill at Kunde Estates for the dinner reception.
Cable Car Trolleys full of wedding guest make their way up to Boot Hill at Kunde Estates for the dinner reception.
For dessert or a late night snack, guest at this wedding reception had their way with the Smores Bar.
For dessert or a late night snack, guest at this wedding reception had their way with the Smores Bar.

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Sherman Chu Photographer

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The best wedding photographers are gifted storytellers. They allow a couple to get swept away in the event knowing that their greatest moments will be captured in brilliant photographs. Sherman Chu knows this to be true. He has studied with legendary photographers and is well respected and sought out by local trendsetters in wedding design. Quite simply, Sherman Chu knows how to take photographs that leave one spellbound.

Always the gentleman photographer and well tempered artist, Sherman Chu goes to great lengths to style the wedding album with a couple. Prior to the event, he spends a considerable amount of time with each couple to understand what types of shots are truly desired. Following the wedding, he helps select the shots that best reflect the unique event. A trusted professional with a charming, creative sense, he loves to see a couple view their wedding day photographs for the first time-the response is always pure awe and delight at the nuance that was caught through the lens of his camera.

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Alison
Alison Sent on 01/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I have nothing but positive things to say about Sherman! He was efficient, funny, and so laid back. His pictures are amazing and everybody at the wedding couldn't stop talking about how great he was. As someone who doesn't like having pictures of myself taken, he made me feel comfortable, relaxed, and just so happy. He was able to catch some amazing moments that I wouldn't have been able to catch myself. Plus he was super quick about getting the photos to me after the event. I have no clue how he was able to do it all himself, but he was amazing!
Mem
Mem Sent on 06/18/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Selecting Sherman Chu as our photographer was probably THE best choice we made in planning our wedding. He was an absolute pleasure to work with: friendly, funny, so easy going, and completely unobtrusive. By the end of the day, we loved Sherman so much, we felt like he was one of our guests! His gorgeous photos manage to capture both the raw emotion and details of the day - he didn't miss a thing. And he did it all so quickly, with no standing around for hours posing for pics! My new husband and I were amazed, looking at the over 450 captures, wondering how he managed to get so many different angles and special moments without us even noticing him darting around. He has this magic touch where every picture is flattering: we along with our friends and family look beautiful and joyous in every shot, and the light and color are incredible. Sherman's pictures somehow made our intimate and inexpensive backyard wedding look like a million bucks. We will treasure his photographs for the rest of our lives and we couldn't be more grateful to have found him!
Lyn
Carolyn Sent on 09/26/2009
5 out of 5 rating
Words cannot express how awesome Sherman Chu is, not just with the quality of work that he provides but also his personality. During the planning stages of my wedding, I came across his webpage and the moment I looked at his work I knew he was the one to take our wedding photos. His work is amazing! The pictures that he takes not only captures the moment but it tells the story of what happened during the event. Sherman is also so easy to work with. He has a great sense of humor and made the process, from beginning to end, such a wonderful experience.

You want to see for yourself? Check out a short slide show of our wedding on his website -- www.shermanchu.com, then go to his Blog (Latest Work and News). Our slide show is titled "Carolyn and Jerry's Slide Show (Regency Building)".
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3 Endorsements
Bear Flag Farm Bear Flag Farm Barn & Farm Weddings

Sherman has a great ability to be everywhere at once. His photos are gorgeous and he really goes out of his way to capture the important details.

Sasha Souza Events Sasha Souza Events Wedding Planners

Sherm! He's a wonderful, attentive wedding ninja. He captures the most beautiful moments and over the past six years has photgraphed our most beautiful weddings! If we have a client who hires Sherman, we know they're in good hands!

Thomas Hughes Films Thomas Hughes Films Wedding Videographers

We have worked with Sherman for many years. He is the most professional, brightest best photographer a client could ask for!

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