Aevitas Weddings Reviews
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Tiffany Sent on 01/09/2020Amazing experience with Aevitas/Henry
Our search for the perfect photographer began with a list of companies provided to us by our wedding planner. We chose to work with Henry Chen at Aevitas Weddings because his style was the best fit for the vibe we were aiming for, and we couldn't have been more pleased with our decision. Henry was absolutely perfect from start to finish and completely surpassed our expectations. He understood that we wanted to eschew many conventional aspects of weddings but that ultimately, we still wanted to have a wedding. He also had extremely informative guides detailing exactly what we needed to do at each step and how we can ensure we are prepared, whether it was for the engagement photo session or for actual wedding day. Henry is also one of the most patient and truly kind individuals we have worked with - he constantly reassured us when we felt overwhelmed and stressed out by our schedule, and he made a tremendous effort to keep us at ease when there were a multitude of things going on at the same time. He also was just an awesome and pleasant person to hang around - he has mastered the art of arranging and taking our photos while still taking the time to have meaningful conversations and get to know our family, wedding party and friends.
One of the challenges that Henry handled with ease was incorporating our 90-pound German Shepherd Dog, Toffee, into both the engagement photo session and wedding day photos. Henry did a phenomenal job setting up the photos with Toffee, and it was not an easy task to get her to sit still and to look at the camera. Henry had to call her name constantly and try to get her attention, but his hard work paid off because he took some absolutely beautiful photos of her.
For our engagement photo shoot, Henry had helped us come up with a detailed itinerary for three different locations. A few days before the shoot, we suddenly had a change of heart and decided that we wanted to change up two of the locations - when we finally decided on which locations we wanted, it was already the day before the shoot. We wrote an apologetic email to Henry asking if it would be okay if we changed up some of the locations - not only was Henry very flexible and supportive, he also drove out to those locations on his own to scout them out the morning of the shoot. Our favorite photos from the shoot ended up being at a location (abandoned railroad tracks in South Los Angeles) that we found spontaneously because an accident had occurred where we were originally planning to shoot and we couldn't access the area. But all of this is a testament to Henry's professionalism and skill as a photographer in that he can roll with the punches and helped us come up with creative poses tho fit the surroundings of the area.
More nerve-wracking than the actual wedding day was all of the preparation leading up to the day. But Henry kept us on track by having us fill out a lengthy questionnaire that he then reviewed with us in detail for about an hour. The questionnaire and interview turned out to be pivotal tools for Henry to utilize in creating our final minute-by-minute schedule for wedding day. Then on the actual wedding day, we had rented a small apartment to get ready in; Henry fully utilized the space and also did a great job keeping the bridal party and groomsmen separated as much as possible. He was also especially accommodating because we didn't have a cocktail reception at our wedding, and so it was tremendously difficult to have to squeeze in photos with extended family members; we ended up having 20 different groups of family members and Henry handled the entire process so efficiently. During the actual wedding, Henry and his assistant were always nearby, ready to snap photos of us and our guests. He also worked extremely well with our videographer, making sure to ask our videographer if he had enough space to get the shots that he needed.
Lastly, we were beyond impressed by how quickly Henry presented our photos to us. Within two weeks of the wedding, Henry had published a sneak peek on his blog, with a detailed write-up of the entire day's events. We are so thrilled with how seriously Henry takes his job, knowing that he is a crucial part of our special day and all of the months of preparation leading up to the wedding. He kept us at ease in the midst of all the stress, made sure we were running on schedule, and most of all helped us enjoy the day as much as possible because we knew we didn't have to worry about our photos looking amazing. We definitely recommend Henry and Aevitas Weddings if you are looking for a truly amazing photographer who will also make your wedding experience as stress-free and fun as it can be. -
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Cori V. Sent on 03/24/2020The best decision you'll make
Future brides, one of the most important pieces of advice I can offer you as you plan your dream day is make sure that you love your photographer as much as you love your dress. I promise you're on track do just that after you finish reading all of these FIVE STAR reviews and book Aevitas Weddings. From our first email exchange to the big day itself, Henry was responsive, friendly, helpful, organized, attentive, and kind. He truly cares about his clients, and it shows -- I mean, he knew all of our parents by name! But his work truly speaks for itself. We could not be happier with our wedding photos. From the portraits to the candid moments, Henry captured every moment with both detail and whimsy. Thank you, Henry! -
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Wilhelmina H. Sent on 09/25/2019
Highly recommend!!
My husband and I are extremely happy to have chosen Henry to capture the highlights of our small, but intimate celebration. Aevitas Weddings was actually the most expensive vendor we had booked for our little wedding––and to us, he was worth every dime we paid for!
Henry was extremely professional throughout the entire time, and it was clear how hard he worked both as a professional photographer and as a wedding vendor to ensure that we were as comfortable and stress-free on our happy day as possible. Most people had even come up to me after our event, commenting on how lovely he was, and how much they were looking forward to the end products after seeing how skillfully he directed and organized people for shots, photos, candids, and even the spontaneous request or two. When we finally got all of our images from him on his website, no words can describe how blown away we and our families and friends were by how beautifully they turned out.
Photography is sadly one thing that people overlook when planning for a wedding. In the process of choosing vendors, many of my own friends and family had even suggested that I find a cheaper alternative, or rely on someone in the party to take the photos instead. After both the fun, stress-free experience that Henry had provided, as well as receiving such wonderful photos, I can safely say that going with a professional like Aevitas Weddings was the right choice for us. I'll happily recommend Henry to anyone who wants to have a good experience and to have beautiful keepsakes that they can treasure for years to come. -
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Kiera S. Sent on 09/23/2019Our best vendor -- hands-down
Aevitas Weddings (Henry Chen) was the first vendor we booked after locking down our wedding venue. My husband, Ronnie, and I planned our Southern California wedding from New York and Henry went above and beyond to assure that we could be comfortable and confident in our choice in him as our wedding photographer. Communication with Henry was as effortless as could be – he even went so far as to ask if there is any way he could help or offer advice when it came to other aspects of the planning process!
His presence in his e-mails was friendly and professional off-the-bat, asking more about us, how my husband and I met, etc. Closer to our wedding date, we set up a video call where Henry made sure to learn of any specific shots we wanted, any particular family dynamics he should be made aware of, and the like. It made working with him on our big day all the more comfortable and stress-free.
Throughout the wedding itself, Henry and his assistant, Travis, were exceptional. The finished photo products were proof that my husband and I had made the right choice in choosing Henry and Aevitas Weddings to capture our most beautiful, important moments from our big day. I would recommend Henry to anyone looking for stunning, timeless pictures that you can love and cherish for a lifetime.
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Vanessa Sent on 08/21/2019
We Are So Lucky to Have Found Henry!
Words can not express how thankful my husband and I are that we found Henry! While we were searching for wedding photographers, Henry's photos stood out to me as being vibrant and captivating. To put it simply, I was blown away! When I contacted him, I was greeted with positivity and genuine excitement. Throughout the entire wedding planning process, he was always there for me and my husband, and that meant a lot to us!
We did our engagement photos with him as well as our wedding photos, and every picture he took captured a different memory. During the event, Henry was warm, patient and professional. We received the highest of compliments from our guests about how kind Henry and his assistant were! My husband and I are so lucky to have had Henry be our wedding photographer! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would :) -
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Nayani Sent on 09/12/2019Amazing photographer who also inadvertently helps to run the show!
Henry and his team did all the photography for our wedding and I can honestly say that they are WONDERFUL. Extremely professional and maintain laser focus on delivering your wedding photos regardless of what other chaos may lurk in the background.
Henry made an effort to try and get to know my husband and me before the wedding (we lived across the country so this took place via video calls) so he got a good grasp of how we interact. He also took care to learn about our families and different dynamics.
We appreciate all the care he took into capturing special moments AND oftentimes, corralling us along as needed. It was actually really handy!
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Ryan L. Sent on 08/09/2019A true professional
My wife and I had a wonderful experience working with Henry as our photographer. He was extremely professional in every sense of the word. Originally, we went with Aevitas/Henry solely because we like style of the photographer, not expecting much. However, we were pleasantly surprised at how professional Henry was. Henry was every organized and extremely easy to work with. He pretty much organized all our meetings, shootings, and follow ups. He even had quicks tips and questionnaires to try to get to know us! We never had to stress out about it at all (which took a huge load off our mind!). If anything, he was the one that was urging us to stick to schedule. Another thing, we really valued how patient and hardworking he was. We didn’t have a wedding organizer on the day of and we were running behind schedule. Henry was able to organize everyone for group photos, even though he didn’t know a shred of Vietnamese. Much appreciated!
TLDR: He is very professional, organize and very easy to work with. We highly recommend Henry/Aevitas.
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Elaine Sent on 07/31/2019
Excellent photographer!
Choosing Henry as our photographer for our special day was easily the best decision!!
As any newly engaged couples know, wedding planning can get very overwhelming, very quickly. After perusing The Knot, WeddingWire, HereComesTheGuide, and Yelp, I contacted multiple photographers, and Henry from Aevitas Wedding was the first one we interviewed via FaceTime. From our first conversation, it felt like talking to an old friend. Henry asked about how my fiancé and I met, and what our vision for the wedding was, and articulately answered my long list of questions for him. We ultimately chose Aevitas Wedding because we loved the sample photo gallery, we appreciated the many years of experience, and we were blown away by Henry's attention to detail and attentiveness to our needs. Henry's organization & accessibility helped put my mind at ease.
We did an engagement session, with multiple locations in Pasadena/LA area. Henry went early to our first location, only to find out that a movie was being filmed there, and we would have to improvise and go with a secondary location. By showing up early, Henry helped diffuse the situation and quickly recommended a contingency plan. It could have been a disaster, but thanks to Henry's calm & collected manner, it went so well. The photoshoot felt effortless, and Henry made my fiancé and I feel so at ease. We loved the way our engagement photos came out!
On the day of the wedding, Henry and his assistants did a spectacular job with our multiple locations (getting ready - church wedding - reception), and working within our timeline. Henry even took the time to learn the names of family members, so that he was able to ask for them by name when taking group photos. I thought that was a very thoughtful and personal touch. Henry also provided a PDF of tips to help photos run smoothly on the day-of, as well as a comprehensive questionnaire to go over all the details. When there was slight schedule change at the church, Henry offered to swing by the church a week prior to our wedding to scope out the surrounding area for alternate photo-ops for our first look. Henry runs his business efficiently and provides a personal touch that we really appreciated. The full wedding photo gallery was available within a month from our wedding. There were so many gorgeous photos! We didn't provide a detailed "shot list", but Henry and his assistants were able to capture all of the big and small details of our big day. We wanted photos that captured the essence of our wedding day, and photos that looked natural and not too posed, and Henry and his team delivered just that, and more!
Thank you Henry for all your hard work, and for being one of our favorite wedding vendors! You helped our day go by so smoothly and captured the memories of our "best day ever" for years to come. -
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Michelle Y. Sent on 03/01/2019Happiest! Couldn’t have found a better photographer.
Aevitas Weddings!!! Simply the best in the business! Henry embodies everything you hope to find in an amazing photographer and person, truly understanding and professional, always kind to our vision. He is worth every penny and so much more! From the first email we exchanged, he was very knowledgeable, quick to respond to any and all of my questions. He made us not only feel at ease but welcomed and comfortable working with him. He doesn’t just snap away pictures, he genuinely wants to get to know you. He takes amazing notes and remembers everyone’s names. He shows up prepared and happy to be there. This makes a world of difference. So many people we know complimented our engagement pictures, and especially for our wedding day. He blended perfectly in the background to capture candid moments. We can not recommend Henry enough! He is extremely talented, humble and very kind! We loved ALL our pictures he captured, I cried reliving our day, because you see the love and emotion in our pictures, we couldn’t have asked for any more. Henry you are by far the epitome of what the best photographer is!!! Anyone lucky enough to book you is truly fortunate! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
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Lauren Q. Sent on 12/08/2018Looking for an amazing and professional photographer to capture those special moments? Choose Henry!
We can't say enough about Henry as a person and as a photographer. Our wedding was particularly stressful as we were planning for a ceremony/reception in LA while we were finishing up school in Baltimore, MD. Henry was fantastic at communicating with us to figure out what we wanted, which was incredibly important since we weren't going to have a videographer. After seeing the photos, we firmly believe the videographer would have been superfluous given the amazing photos Henry and his team were able to capture.
If you still aren't convinced, here are extra reasons why we chose Henry:
1) He shoots in a wide range of styles. His portfolio has the traditional bright and cheery photos of most wedding photographers but also has some bold and dramatic black and white shots with lots of contrast.
2) He was so on top of his game that we never once had to ask him for any information or tell him where to go. This was a deal-breaker given our distance planning.
3) His prices were affordable and his work more than merits the cost.
4) He got us photos after only two or three weeks, which is lightspeed in terms of professional photography, especially given we had over a thousand photos to sift through!
5) Henry and his team are super professional. Kind of a given, but on the day of when things are hectic, when family members are becoming demanding, when the church coordinator is springing new rules on us...Henry and his team adapted well and were amiable and professional during the entire day.
At the end of the day, Henry and his team not only got us great photos at a great price but were also genuinely fun to work with. All of our smiles in our photographs are completely genuine, which always makes for the best photos!
