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Jihan Cerda Photography

Jihan Cerda Photography

Novato, CA
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    Jordan G. Sent on 08/31/2022
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    Absolutely Incredible!

    Jihan is an absolute must hire!! She is beyond talented and helped make sure our wedding day timeline went flawlessly. She has a very calm energy but is able to command attention and organize individuals for photos incredibly fast which saved us a lot of time after our ceremony.
    Jihan took time to get to know my husband and I to make sure that we were having the wedding day of our dreams and the pictures absolutely reflect that! Numerous people at our wedding told us how much they enjoyed Jihan and how talented of a photographer she is!
    We are on cloud 9 with our pictures and cannot stop looking through them!
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    Katharine M. Sent on 05/28/2023
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    The most incredibly talented, unbelievably kind wedding photographer.... and the most swoonworthy, romantic photos!

    We hired Jihan for our wedding and we are SO thrilled that we did. She has our highest recommendation! We originally hired her for a 5/2020 wedding which was cancelled due to COVID... she then was so patient, flexible, and easy to work with over multiple reschedules and a change of venue (and city) due to the pandemic, and the changes in our lives over these past few years!

    She took the most romantic, dreamy engagement photos of us back in 2020 (pre COVID) and helped me (a naturally super awkward person) look and feel more natural and relaxed in front of the camera. On our eventual wedding day in 5/2023, she was the most calm, kind, lovely, and supportive presence. Trust me, you will be a nervous wreck, and you will want to know you are in the hands of a true professional who has worked hundreds if not thousands of weddings! She went so far above and beyond the call of duty, from fixing my broken bracelet (with a piece of fashion tape, which held up all night!) to getting me a much needed sip of champagne before the ceremony, to offering to help get the father of the groom home safely (yes, she is seriously an angel).

    And, of course, she did an absolutely phenomenal job with our photos.... from the details, to the decor, to the getting ready shots, to the ring bearer and flower girl (both dogs... she somehow got them both to look in the same direction at the same time....), to the ceremony, reception, family portraits, and the most dreamy, romantic, gorgeous couple's portraits. She absolutely crushed it. She captured all of the romance, joy, and emotion of the day in the most beautiful photos. We will cherish these photos forever. We are SO grateful to her (thank you Jihan) and we are so glad that we went with her. She is worth every single penny and then some. We know that if you hire her, you will be just as thrilled as we are.
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    Delaney M. Sent on 11/11/2019
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    5 Stars Is Not Enough!!!!

    5 stars is not enough to praise this amazingly talented woman! Jihan is a vendor that I refer for my clients (I am a wedding planner) for photography regularly, but it wasn't until I got to experience working with her first hand for my maternity photos that I really fell in love with her and her work on a whole different level. Not only did she make us feel SO comfortable in front of the camera almost immediately, she has such a calming and kind demeanor. We loved chatting with her throughout the session and we had SO much fun with her. This was totally out of our comfort zone, and she guided us with such ease to positions and shots that felt and looked natural. When she emailed me a few hours after we parted ways with a sneak peek, I was in such AWE of her quick turn around and how incredibly magical the photos looked. I honestly can say I have never felt more beautiful, and I wouldn't have wanted any other photographer to be the one to do this for us. These are photos and memories we will cherish with our son forever. I can't say enough good things about Jihan and her work and her process. I promise you you won't want to look anywhere else, no matter what the occasion you want documented. She is simply the best of the best!
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    Megan S. Sent on 01/01/2019
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    Best Photographer EVER.

    Where in the world do we even begin?! Jihan is a dream, her photos are a dream, and having her photograph our wedding was a dream. From our first conversation, I knew Jihan was the perfect person to capture the day. We were even more excited about it when we officially met her for our engagement pictures. We happened to choose an outdoor location on the coldest/windiest day since living in SF so the evening could have easily taken a turn for the worst, but it was the complete opposite. The second we stepped out of the car, it felt like we had known Jihan for years. We all froze together outside and she not only made it so much fun, but the photos are more beautiful than we could have ever imagined.

    Our wedding day exceeded every single expectation. In addition to being incredibly talented and professional, she became a friend that we got to hang out with all day/night. She captured EVERY moment, every facial expression, and every single detail so we are able to relive the entire day looking through the photos. The amount of people who have reached out to us to rave about our wedding photos and our extremely talented photographer is literally too many to count now. She is truly the best.
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    Liz Sent on 12/30/2016
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    We loved working with Jihan. The main thing I wanted from a photographer (aside from gorgeous photos, of course) was someone who would take charge. I like to describe Jihan as bossy and awesome. She will tell you what to do, but in the best way possible.

    The day of the wedding, there are hundreds of photos to take with the bridal party, family and friends and she makes sure it's done quickly and efficiently, so you can actually ENJOY your wedding day and not take pictures the whole time. She also captured such amazing candid moments of my husband and I, took so many photos of the guests, and even managed to get everyone's attention in the middle of the dance party to take a photo of all of our guests on the dance floor. Our photos turned out so stunning, and looking through them all is like reliving the best day of our lives again.

    Jihan is incredible, it doesn't get any better!!
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    Rebecca Sent on 05/25/2013
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    Jihan took the photos for my wedding, as well as a complimentary engagement shoot. She was an absolute delight to work with, so personable and friendly. On top of that, she takes the most amazing photographs, is extremely skilled, has a great sense of light and proportion, and makes you both look incredible. I don't know why any bride would go with anyone else. I have a photographer friend who was at our wedding and said every time he looked at a location he would have stood to take photos, her or her assistant was standing there getting the shot. Jihan is also excellent for those couples who don't necessarily love being in front of a camera - she directs you a lot (if you want it), and gets the best photos as a result. I can't recommend her highly enough! She is worth every penny.
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    Andrea Sent on 09/03/2012
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    Jihan is absolutely AMAZING! We were so impressed with her work and professionalism. Not only is she an amazing photographer, she is so calm, cool and collected that she made us feel comfortable in front of the camera. That being sad, she captures truly remarkable photos. I would recommend her over and over again and plan to use her to photograph all the special moments in my future!
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    Kendall Sent on 02/14/2012
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    Jihan is amazing! Easy to get a long with and to talk to. She has a wonderful vision and if you just go with it you will end up with amazing photos. Her quality is flawless and she has a true passion & gift.
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    Jennifer Sent on 05/30/2011
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    I loved working with Jihan. She just has a presence to her that made us take great pictures, even my husband was shocked at how good we looked. All of our friends and family keep commenting on how great our pictures are and we can't wait to see more of our wedding photos! We have friends who have gotten married within the last year and they were upset they didn't find Jihan for their big day. Not only did she do a great job photographing us but she did my hair for my engagement shoot and brought along a makeup artist for the engagement session who I hired for the wedding day too. Can't wait to recommend her to friends and use her again in the future- have you seen her baby sessions!!!
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    Megan Sent on 02/29/2012
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    To my husband and I, finding the right photographer to capture the moments of one of our biggest days was a top priority. Thank God we found Jihan! The quality of pictures she took for our engagement shoot & at our wedding were nothing short from amazing. She is extremely talented and has an eye for getting the best shots in just the right lighting. Also, she makes you feel incredibly comfortable in front of the camera. She is so warm and friendly from the first moment you meet her, you can't help but fall in love with her & I guarantee you will fall in love with her work. I recommend her to everyone & am looking forward to using her in the future for maternity photos, etc.
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    Melissa Sent on 06/03/2011
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    Jihan is an amazing photographer! I could not have asked for better wedding photos. She is very creative and has great ideas. Thank you Jihan for my beautiful wedding photos. I would recommend her to ANYONE and EVERYONE!
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    Letty Sent on 10/15/2012
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    Jihan is a fantastic photographer. She has a great personality which made for an amazing time on our wedding day. I highly recommend Jihan to anyone who wants an easy going and talented photographer.