From the moment I saw Vivi’s work on Instagram, I knew she was going to be the person I wanted to capture our wedding day. Her photos were beautiful, romantic, and exactly what I envisioned. Then we met over Zoom, and within that first meeting, I realized I had found someone who was just as organized and Type A as I am, and honestly, I was ecstatic.

I feel like Type A girls sometimes get a bad reputation for being controlling or annoying, but really, we’re organized, we know exactly what we want, we’re decisive, and we’re good at what we do. And that was exactly the kind of person I wanted capturing one of the most important days of our lives.

When I first reached out to Vivi, our wedding was still more than two years away, but I already knew I wanted to lock down our date with her because I didn’t want to risk having to find another photographer. Thankfully, she agreed, and I signed the contract that same week. We also scheduled a pre-wedding photoshoot, and by the end of that session, I knew without a doubt that I had chosen the right photographer.

My husband and I are definitely not people who naturally know how to pose or make ourselves look good in photos, but Vivi made the entire process feel effortless. She seamlessly directed us, telling us exactly how to move and pose while somehow still making the whole experience fun and natural. My favorite direction from that day was, of course, “Sexy leg!” which became Vivi’s way of reminding me exactly where my leg needed to go to get the perfect angle.

And then we got the photos back.

They were beyond anything we could have expected. They were so beautiful, and somehow she made two people who had no idea what they were doing in front of a camera look like we actually knew how to pose. Seeing those photos made us even more excited for our wedding because we already knew we were going to be in such good hands. Also, who needs Orangetheory when you have Vivi editing your photos?!

Also, a little sidebar: Vivi is not only an incredible photographer, she could genuinely be a wedding coordinator too. She had her own detailed timeline for us, along with actual PowerPoint homework assignments to fill out with our inspiration photos, flat-lay ideas, wedding party information, vendor details, and basically anything else she could possibly need to know. As a fellow Type A person, I cannot explain how much I appreciated this.

She even helped guide us toward several of our other vendors because it was really important to me to choose people who would work well together and create a good team on the wedding day. Her recommendations and advice throughout the entire planning process were invaluable, and by the time our wedding finally arrived, I trusted her completely.

Then came rehearsal day. Vivi had previously instructed us to record the rehearsals so she could see exactly what everything would look like before the wedding. We sent her the videos, she kindly gave us her critiques and suggestions for what she thought would photograph and flow best, and being the smart people that we are, we took every single piece of advice she gave us. At that point, we knew better than to question the professional.

And then it was finally wedding day.

Because the order of events for our wedding was a little different from the traditional timeline, we first met Vivi at the church. I introduced her to our wedding party by saying, “This is Vivi. She is the most important person today. You need to listen to her or I will kill you.”

Obviously, I was joking... mostly.

But what I really wanted everyone to understand was how much I trusted her. I knew that the best thing we could possibly do that day was let Vivi do what she does best. If she told us where to stand, we stood there. If she told us to move, we moved. If she told me “sexy leg,” that leg was coming out. I knew that if we trusted her direction and let her work, she would make us shine.

And she absolutely did.

The rest of the day went unbelievably smoothly. Somehow, despite it being nearly a 20-hour day for my husband and me, we had so much fun and never even felt exhausted. There was no stress, no chaos, and not even a wrinkle in the day. We made sure everyone was fed, lunch, dinner, ice cream, boba, and even ramen for post-dinner snacking—and we were able to simply enjoy ourselves and soak in everything happening around us.

Vivi’s infectious energy, professionalism, organization, and genuine excitement set the tone for the entire day. Everyone was riding that energy with her, and it made such a difference. She managed to keep everything moving while still making the experience feel fun, exciting, and completely natural.

There are so many decisions you make while planning a wedding, and after more than two years of planning, there are inevitably things you wonder if you should have done differently. Choosing Vivi was never one of them.

I truly could not have asked for a better person to capture one of the most important days of our lives. From trusting her enough to book her more than two years in advance, to our pre-wedding photos, the PowerPoint homework, the rehearsal critiques, “sexy leg,” and finally our wedding day itself, Vivi was so much more than just our photographer. She became such an important part of our entire wedding experience.

Vivi, thank you for your patience, your energy, your attention to every tiny detail, and the incredible amount of work you put into making sure our day was everything we dreamed it would be. Thank you for making us feel comfortable, confident, and beautiful in front of the camera, and most importantly, for giving us the gift of being able to relive this day through your work for the rest of our lives.

We are truly so grateful that we found you, and I would choose you all over again in a heartbeat.

I want to thank Vivi from the bottom of my heart for capturing my maternity moments so beautifully! Vivi’s work holds the highest standards. Her passion, professionalism, and confidence elevate her photography beyond beautiful photos, and into fine art. I truly cannot recommend her enough!

From the very beginning, working with Vivi felt easy. Pregnancy is both a special and vulnerable time, and Vivi made me feel completely comfortable and genuinely beautiful!

What really stood out to me was her attention to detail. From her thoughtful location recommendation, to wardrobe suggestions and every single shot she took, everything was done through so much care. I love the locations that she recommended! The Filoli Garden and the Water Temple. They are not only stunning, but also close by, which makes them very convenient during pregnancy.

During the photoshoot, her calm and encouraging energy made such a difference. She guided my husband and me through poses in such a natural way. Her creativity shines through every detail. The pictures almost feel like a fairytale since she captured lavender and butterflies in the background. I really appreciate how thoughtful and prepared she was throughout the entire photoshoot.

When I received our photos, I was so emotional. She delivered the photos even faster than she promised because she wanted to have the photos ready for my baby shower. She captured such a meaningful moment in my life so beautifully. I never felt so elegant in photos before so I know I will cherish those images forever!

Vivi is incredibly talented, kind and truly invested in her clients! I am beyond grateful to have chosen her! I highly recommend Vivi if you look for a photographer who you can trust to capture any important chapter of your life.

My husband and I are forever grateful to Vivi and her team for our stunning engagement and wedding photos. From beginning to end, it was clear that Vivi is not only passionate about photography, but about each client’s unique story and desires for their experience. She has a deep understanding of wedding planning that allows her to ensure you’re able to enjoy the day while also capturing the pictures you want.

I am extremely picky about photography. After reaching out to 30 wedding photographers and interviewing 10, I knew right away when I started talking to Vivi that she was exceptional. Her photos are timeless, beautiful, balanced, and genuine. They look like fine art while also capturing the feeling of the moment. I was impressed by how she not only had an artistic eye, but is also very thorough and organized (speaking straight to my Type A heart). Her understanding of timelines, lighting, shot lists, and event flow is unmatched. Vivi is extremely professional—working quickly to share sneak peeks and edits, responding promptly, offering guidance and support, and always listening to feedback. Multiple vendors even commented on how great she was to work with.

While some photographers have a “you get what you get” attitude, Vivi maintains her own distinct portfolio style while also dedicating time to understand your lighting, color, style, vibe, and editing preferences. I highly recommend booking her for both engagement and wedding photos. Not only will you get amazing photos, but you’ll also get comfortable shooting with her—which is genuinely so fun. I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun on a photoshoot than with Vivi. :) She even brought a veil and flowers to our shoot—just because she thought it would enhance the vision. That’s the kind of thoughtfulness she brings to every detail.

Most of all, Vivi is genuinely a kind, funny, energetic, and empathetic person. You can tell she loves what she does through her photos as well as the positive energy she brings to every event. I honestly feel like I made a friend just as much as I found the best photographer I possibly could have. Thank you so much, Vivi and team!

After reaching out to multiple photographers, videographers, and companies that could do both, I decided on these guys because they did the most professional work out of all the vendors. My wife and I wanted a team that could do multiple creative styles and fit them into our big day. Some vendors can only do one style for photos and their videos, but I liked that since the photographer and video person were both from the same company, I would have better matching styles to the photos and videos. Somehow most of the vendors all showed me the same vintage, sephia, slow motion, memorialized style as their best work. I wanted something a bit more fun and upbeat so my guests and I could remember the occasion. They explained, they had previously done commercial and photoshoots of models and even celebrities, and so they could achieve any look I wanted because they had all the proper camera, lighting, and other equipment needed to do a professional job. In fact, they said typically photographers and videographers don’t spend the time and money on the lighting, which is more critical to achieve the proper look. I was not limited to just natural light pictures like some photographers were advocating.

We went through a key shot list to have, and decided upon the style I liked by going through some likes and dislikes. I’m really happy with the end result as it was more unique and not too cookie cutter with only a few what they called a “signature look.” My family, friends, and I loved the photos, video, and editing they did and we would highly recommend them to anyone who wants a real commercial and cinematic job.