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    Brianna B. Sent on 02/27/2024
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    The Best!!

    We are forever happy and grateful that Chi-Chi was our wedding photographer! Chi-Chi is not only incredibly talented and will capture all the love and joy of your wedding day, but she has such a kind, calming, and enthusiastic energy! She has such a palpable passion for photography and for documenting love!
    My husband and I are not the most comfortable in front of the camera, and she made it so easy and comfortable for us! We had so much fun shooting with Chi-Chi; from our engagement session to our wedding day, she exceeded all our expectations and more! We were truly BLOWN away when we got our gallery back; she captured the joy and beauty of our day so perfectly that we will be looking back at these photos for years to come! We can not recommend Chi Chi enough as your wedding photographer!!
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    Elizabeth L. Sent on 11/08/2022
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    The absolute best!

    THE ABSOLUTE BEST! I just received my wedding photo album from Chi-Chi and OMG AMAZING! I am so thrilled with every photo. She captured my wedding day perfectly. Better than I could have imagined. She has a flair for capturing emotion and adding style/editorial feel. She is unbelievably talented. On my wedding day, I was so happy she was there. She wrangled our large family and large wedding party (20+ people) without ever raising her voice. She is very calm and has a powerful presence at the same time, incredible. She was amazing from the time we booked all the way until now (2 months after our wedding). Book Chi-chi and you will be SO HAPPY you did! I am overjoyed to have these beautiful photos forever.
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    Allison C. Sent on 01/17/2021
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    Absolutely perfect ❤️

    I’ve had my photos about two weeks now, and I seriously stare at them in awe every single day. Chi-Chi was such a warm and wonderful person to have the privilege of working with.She really take the time to understand each couple and give them the most accurate representation of their love. She perfectly captured essence and profoundness of our love. She is simply the best. Thank you ❤️
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    Jared G. Sent on 01/06/2022
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    A perfect mix of well-envisioned portraits, capturing organic moments, and comfort to work with

    Chi-Chi was beyond a pleasure to work with for our wedding. She was organized, professional, and a joy to spend time with. Her understanding of our vision made it very easy to follow her lead or ask for certain shots, and her flexibility made the photos even dreamier than we could have imagined. Could not recommend her enough!
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    Raul A. Sent on 11/20/2021
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    Amazing Photographer

    Her hard work and flexibility really helped us in capturing one of the most important days in our lives. From the first day we decided to work with Chi-Chi it was assuring. We HIGHLY recommend her !
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    Betsy C. Sent on 08/27/2021
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    Extraordinary Photos!

    We feel so lucky to have worked with Chi Chi to photograph our wedding this past June. She was so kind and easy to work with, and made everything so easy for us through three COVID postponements. Chi Chi really goes with the flow, and managed to get stunning photos without imposing or directing the feeling of the day at all. She did an incredible job with both posed and candid photos, and provided a great mix of color and black and white. So many of our shots look straight out of a magazine-- she's a truly exceptional talent.
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    Ezinne O. Sent on 11/27/2020
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    Incredible Vision and Flexibility

    Chi-Chi worked with us in the day before our wedding to help finalize a wedding plan! We couldn’t have pulled the day off with our vision and creativity. Her work is timeless, and we’re grateful she was able to capture our day!
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    Nazy K. Sent on 10/15/2020
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    Amazing and magical!

    We found Chi-Chi through Instagram and once we connected with her over the phone we knew she was the photographer for us. Her editorial-style shooting made for photos that will last longer than an eternity. She was professional, dynamic, so easy to work with and most of all, kind. She was great about follow up and follow through and made our wedding day one we will never forget. We are obsessed with our photos!!
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    Benjamin S. Sent on 06/26/2022
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    Amazing photographs of our wedding (twice)

    Because of the pandemic, we had two weddings, and Chi-Chi photographed both of them. Both times, she was a total professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. She directed us without being overbearing, and she made sure to discuss what we wanted ahead of time, so that we’d be happy with the results. And we are—the photographs from both events are just gorgeous. Chi-Chi is as great at taking portraits as she is at capturing the feeling of an event, from action shots to lovely details. We can’t stop looking at our photos and reliving our wedding(s).
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    Jillian S. Sent on 11/15/2020
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    Chi-Chi is amazing

    I can't say enough good things about Chi-Chi. She was warm, helpful, and professional from the get-go, and even more so after we had to entirely reconceive of our wedding because of covid. On the day of the event, she was perfect at giving us much-needed direction without being pushy or overly obtrusive. She captured a fantastic mix of posed and candid shots. And most importantly, her photographs are just gorgeous. I cannot stop looking at them. They capture the magic of the day without being cheesy or overly dramatic. We highly recommend her!!
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    Elleree Sent on 04/16/2020
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    Perfection

    Chi-Chi is incredible!! Her calm, focused presence and quiet confidence put everyone at ease. She's sharp and personable, with an exceptional attention to detail. We met once in advance of the wedding and immediately connected with her relaxed, reserved energy and were drawn to her focus on real people and real emotions over cookie-cutter wedding shots.

    Chi-Chi shot our wedding by herself, yet she somehow managed to be in the right place at the right time to capture all of the most special, raw moments of the day. We were amazed by the extraordinary range of photographs we received from her--the candids are remarkable, and the posed shots have an effortless sense of style, thanks to Chi-Chi's thoughtful direction and impeccable eye. Choosing Chi-Chi as our photographer was the best decision we made!
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    Emily H. Sent on 10/29/2019
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    Incredible photographer

    Chi-Chi is amazing!
    Our wedding day was so fun, and so beautiful, and to have her capture it through her artistic eye was extremely special. With her journalistic style of photography, the joy we felt leaped off the page.

    She of course captured the classic photographs of our bridal party and loved ones, but the candid photos she was able to get are what really make her stand out.
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    Adriana D. Sent on 07/03/2020
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    Love at first sight

    We knew we wanted to work with Chi-Chi the moment we saw her photos featured in Brides list of top wedding photographers of 2018. She has this ability to capture candid moments that lock in memories. My favorite photo of hers from our wedding is probably an action shot of our ring bearer and flower girl’s giant jenga tower falling during our cocktail hour, showing their faces of disbelief. Working with her was seamless from start to finish. For our first phone call she wanted to hear our love story. She was super flexible and generous with her time. When she covered our three events during our wedding weekend she had a calming nature that made you feel happier that she was there. And her incredible photos got our wedding featured on Vogue.com!
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    Paul B. Sent on 07/14/2019
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    Amazing Wedding Photographer

    Chi Chi’s work is nothing short of spectacular. I don’t know how she did it but she absolutely captured the spirit and love in every single picture she shot at our wedding. Chi Chi is definitely the photographer you’re going to want for your wedding!
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    Kim T. Sent on 06/03/2019
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    Chi-Chi is Amazing!

    Chi-Chi and her team were amazing at our wedding earlier this year! She's so easy to work with and really brings a sense of calm to one of the most emotionally charged days of your life. While your wedding day is amazing, it also has a ton of twists and turns and having a photographer that you know will be able to not only handle but also help you through it, is such an amazing thing.

    I also love the style of her photography. Her photos are beautiful and so unique compared to some that I see out there that can be, for lack of a better term, "cookie cutter". I loved our photos and I would definitely recommend her and her team! Thank you Chi-Chi!!
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    Karen Y. Sent on 01/27/2019
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    ChiChi works magic

    ChiChi worked magic at our wedding. We got our photos much quicker than expected and were awestruck at the moments she captured. There is something to be said for a photographer who was barely noticeable during the event, but yet was somehow everywhere at once. ChiChi says she's a "lover of love", and it was clear when we saw the photos that she has a unique & special way of looking through her lens.
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    Oyinkansola A. Sent on 11/16/2018
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    A Dream Come True

    I would like to start by saying: I am FLOORED by Chi Chi's work! When my now husband and I were were planning our wedding we kept a few themes in mind: intimacy, ethereal vibes, authenticity, and timelessness. We wanted this to be evident in every aspect from the venue we chose (a historic Mediterranean family-home in East Hampton), the time of year we wanted (Fall), the materials we were wearing, decor style chosen, to the family-style dinner serving of the reception. So when we got to the critical discussion of WHO was going to actually capture all of it, we embarked on what felt-like a never ending journey searching for a photographer that would allow us to look back at our wedding as a dream - that floating on a cloud, think and smile at it, get your heart racing again type of photos. My cousin knew we had reached a road block on this search and introduced me to Chi Chi by sharing her website with me; I remember clicking on the link and feeling tears come to my eyes as I journeyed through her portfolio of work, ooh-ing and aah-in each step of the way. From video chats and to cafe interviews to get to know us as a couple, her smooth sailing payment process, responsiveness and guidance in preparation for the day, Chi Chi is that kind of photographer you only pray for. She was timely on our wedding day, prepared above and beyond, and her calm and amicable nature really helped keep the nerves down throughout our day. She also never stopped working - despite some chaos on our wedding day due to weather issues, she was focused throughout, almost unnoticeable, melting into our crowd of guests and capturing all of our best memories, and was also quick in turning around our digital album delivery!!!!!! If you were looking for a photographer for your next event, look nowhere else.
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    David A. Sent on 09/25/2019
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    Chi-Chi was amazing!

    Chi-Chi Ari captured and curated our wedding moments PERFECTLY. And shout out to John, who also assisted in capturing our moment. She was recommended by our wedding planner. Chi-Chi is down-to-earth, well-prepared, and flexible. Chi-Chi was great in offering suggestions when we felt stuck during planning. During our engagement shoot we were delayed due to a last minute mishap, however Chi-Chi was very patient and kind. She made us feel comfortable and always exuded positivity during our time together. We will never forget that. 10/10 ⭐️
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    Courtney Sent on 08/16/2018
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    Chi-Chi did a spectacular job with our wedding photos, they truly have exceeded our expectations and we've only seen a handful! Chi-Chi came at the recommendation of a college friend but it was the first time that we FaceTimed with her that we knew she would be the perfect person to capture our day. She genuinely loves love and portrays it so beautifully in print.

    She took the time to find the right light and angles for the perfect shot but made sure that while taking the photos it was fun and organic. She followed the day and let it play out and also accommodated so many of the typical "must-have" photos Her eye is unmatched, we can't wait to get the rest of the photos from our day!

    If you're looking for a photographer, know Chi-Chi comes highly recommended and without question, I'll continue to recommend her to any bride!
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    Nikisha Sent on 07/20/2018
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    We searched long and hard before we found Chi-Chi but we're so happy we didn't settle before we did. Chi-Chi is nothing short of amazing! We met twice before our wedding day (once on skype and once in person) and we knew from our first meeting that she was going to be our photographer. She listened and understood when we explained that we didn't want very traditional (corny) wedding photos. Her candid shots stood out to us the most and it was exactly what we were looking for. We loved her style and how genuine she was.

    Chi-Chi loves love as much if not more than she loves photography and having that kind of energy on your wedding day is priceless. Chi-Chi's calmness on our wedding day was exactly what I needed. The way she gave simple direction to the bridal party was so great and the way she repeated direction for my husband and I until we "got it" was appreciated (it was or first time taking professional photos together). She never once got frustrated at our inability to pose lol. Some of my bridal party have been in multiple weddings and said Chi-Chi was the best photographer they have ever worked with. I look forward to working with her again for future maternity and family shoots when the time comes.
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    Ella Sent on 06/15/2018
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    All I can say is WOW! I love our wedding photos. Chi-Chi was great to work with and captured our small wedding so beautifully. She really focuses on capturing the emotion of the day and does so very successfully. Her photos are what I would call "lightly posed" so they look natural but not too candid and are not the more traditional posed wedding photos that I personally don't like. She has a great eye for detail. There were so many moments that she captured that I would otherwise not remember (weddings go by so fast-especially for the bride and groom). We will forever treasure our beautiful wedding photos.
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    Cynthia Sent on 08/04/2018
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    Not only are our wedding photos more amazing than we imagined, Chi-Chi herself was a dream to work with. She is warm and natural, which put us completely at ease, and she took such care to learn about us and how we wanted our (two-day) wedding to feel.

    Chi-Chi’s lovely spirit and super-professional attention to detail shined in our photos. She captured literally every moment of both days with vivacity, beauty and true emotion. Going through our photos really feels like reliving the experience. We are so happy we chose Chi-Chi to shoot this joyous time in our lives. I honestly don’t think anybody else could have done it better. She is incredibly special and simply the best!
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    Priscilla Sent on 06/01/2018
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    I can’t imagine more beautiful photos than the ones, Chi Chi shot for our wedding. The pictures were so thoughtful and unique; definitely not the run-of-the-mill poses and shots. Chi Chi always quick to respond to our emails leading up to the wedding- we never felt as if we were in the dark. Our facetime and face-to-face meetings were informative and she was just a LOVELY person! I would recommend her services to anyone with confidence.
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    Danielle Sent on 01/30/2018
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    Brandon and I had the pleasure of working with Chi-Chi for our wedding in Cleveland. We also worked with her for our engagement photos in Harlem. She was phenomenal. Not only is her style original and personal, but she truly captured the feeling of such a spectacular day. I look through our photos and feel exactly how I felt in that moment--not all photographers can do that!! Chi-Chi delivered on a range of work from portraiture to full group photos all with such beautiful intimacy. We had a few different places where we wanted to shoot and Chi-Chi was able to get all of it in! She was very accommodating. I couldn't have imagined doing this without Chi-Chi. The best day of my life was captured brilliantly and I would highly recommend working with her!
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    Liza Sent on 05/31/2017
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    I am very happy to be the first to review Chi-Chi, because she is amazing. I was just married on May 7th, 2017. We signed on with Chi-Chi for an engagement shoot (which wasn't something we were planning but was a good recommendation by her to get comfortable with the camera) and the wedding day. I've also seen her work a friend's wedding and that is how we were connected to her. Chi-Chi is professional while also being warm and friendly. She loves love and is genuinely happy for the couple and celebrates with you, while capturing everything. If you are camera-shy like my groom and me, she helps put you at ease. Getting married is a crazier thing than I ever could have imagined. Having Chi-Chi there helped to slow things down and be more comfortable. You need someone who not only takes great photos (and her eye is phenomenal) but also who you enjoy having around you all day. Chi-Chi is the full package. Don't hesitate and just meet her, you'll be glad you did.
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