Long Yau Photography Reviews
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Marlena P. Sent on 05/21/2021Wouldn’t change a thing!!!
Long is unbelievable 😍 I hardly have the words to describe how happy we are with him and his work. I am a photographer myself, so going into this, I had high expectations. He made us feel insanely comfortable, got us laughing, made us feel confident and most importantly, didn't pose us! His prompts provided us with the most natural of photos and he truly just captured our love. I couldn’t imagine trusting anyone else with some of the most important photos of our lives. We absolutely love you, Long. He will be our go-to photographer for the rest of our lives. -
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Jennifer B. Sent on 03/17/2024
We love Long!!
The one thing we really wanted for our wedding and engagement photos was a great photographer and we got that and much more. Long went above and beyond for us. He is truly an artist and is so amazing at what he does. We recommend Long to anyone who is looking for a photographer. He is also my brother’s photographer for their upcoming wedding as well! You will not be disappointed!! He is absolutely one of a kind! -
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Catherine Sent on 01/10/2024
ABSOLUTE DREAM! Still on a high from seeing our wedding photos...
Long's photography speaks for itself in every way, but I can speak especially to who he is as a person. Long has a true gift in understanding your vision without you having to say a word. Our engagement photos are an absolute DREAM. Our wedding day - priceless moments are forever cemented because of his work. He captured so many moments that I myself missed. I thought to myself so many times - how did he capture that? I don't even remember him being there! And that's what you want from a photographer. He was there every step of the way, but truly made Tony and I feel like we were the only people in the world. We spent HOURS swooning over our photos once we got them. I truly cannot recommend him enough to any bride and groom who want their wedding day captured in the most magical way possible. -
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Anna A. Sent on 12/27/2023Loved Long!!
We absolutely loved working with Long! He captured our wedding beautifully and the photos are stunning. Could not recommend him highly enough! -
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Svante L. Sent on 12/20/2023We had a fantastic time with Long!
Finding a photographer was something of a last minute endeavor for us; with a few upsets throughout our wedding planning process, we wanted to make sure we found a photographer that fit in our budget, and was available to work on our date! Looking through reviews for various photographers, we found Long and reached out to him. We loved his photo work, and he quickly got back to us almost right after reaching out! Our first meeting with him felt much more personal than just a business meeting, and he was able to work within our budget range and with our upcoming wedding date, and do an additional engagement session.
The day of, Long was efficient and professional, letting us know exactly how he wanted to take the pictures, and helped guide us through the whole process. When we got our photos back, it was clear we had made the right choice to have Long do our photography. All of the pictures were gorgeous and well-edited, capturing key moments throughout our night and immortalizing our wedding. Thank you again Long for your hard work! -
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Isabella K. Sent on 01/17/2024Above and beyond
Working with Long was one of the best decisions we made for our big day. He took amazing photos, but went above and beyond to help with everything!!! From helping me with the timeline to fixing my dress and moving decor- he did the most amazing job!!! He really cares about the people he works with, and he made our day! Also I was a little worried about the fact that he doesn't have a second shooter- but it was not even slightly an issue. He got all the shots and more! Can't recommend enough. Also when my grandpa was passing he took time out of his busy schedule to edit and send me photos of our wedding early so that I could share them. That was the biggest gift ever. -
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Kelly Sent on 01/07/2024
He Captures Moments You'll Never Forget
We were lucky enough to have Long work with us for our wedding on 10/21/2023 and - to put it plainly - it was the best decision we made during the whole process. From FaceTimes, text messages, emails, to the big day, Long was knowledgable and always attentive to little details about our style and found ways to incorporate them into his work. Our only regret about choosing Long was that - after getting to know him - we wished he could have been both our photographer and a cherished guest :) -
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Jaclyn L. Sent on 12/09/2023
So Grateful
Long is just a great human! He really understood us and what we wanted, goes with flow, and helps keep you calm. Hes very helpful and there for you during the crazy planning process. He definitely senses how you're feeling and switches up anything if necessary. Got all the photos we wanted and more! Best person to have along side you on your Wedding day! -
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Claire W. Sent on 01/18/2024
Photos that make your memories feel just like they were yesterday.
Long Yau is the best photographer that I've ever had the pleasure of working with. From the very beginning, Long was transparent, open, and willing to answer all of our questions about the wedding planning process and his role in our big day. We scheduled an engagement session with Long a few months before the wedding - an experience that I highly suggest because (1) it was a wonderful opportunity for both sides to get to know one another and (2) I was able to get hyped up for the wedding photos because the engagement shoot turned out SO well. Long is quick, efficient, and has an uncanny ability to capture the energy of a room in a photograph. Every time I look at the photos from my wedding, I feel completely transported back to that day. Sure, we have our staged photos with families, but the photos that really astounded me were the moments that Long captured where hugs are exchanged, tears are falling, and people are enjoying a wonderful day filled with life's greatest treasure, love! Don't walk, RUN, to schedule a consultation with Long. It was the best and most important decision that we made for our wedding. -
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Krista R. Sent on 10/21/2023Our favorite vendor
Long was our favorite vendor period. If you look at his gallery, his photos speak for themself. I especially love his ability to capture energy and love on the dance floor. In addition to being an incredibly talented talented photographer, Long's humor and ability to make you feel at ease make the experience fun and create natural-looking pictures. Long was also very responsive, communicative and speedy with the photos. We love Long!! -
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Anila Y. Sent on 07/31/2023Calm amongst a storm
We have no regrets about booking Long. He was recommended to us by our DJ and the two of them were the best vendors at our wedding. He was extremely thorough throughout the booking process and the week leading up to our wedding. He really made sure he understood our aesthetic and taste, and didn't pressure us to book him if our styles didn't align. Our Telugu Hindu ceremony ended up going off script and it got a little chaotic. However, Long managed to capture such lovely photos of us that masked the chaos. On the day of the wedding, after the ceremony he could sense we were a little shaken up, and he was so calming and took us aside for some photos and fresh air. It really helped cool our nerves down. He worked really well with our videographer as well. Since we live out of town, he was also happy to replace our engagement shoot with shooting at another one of our wedding events. He is a great guy and a great addition to your wedding day dream team. -
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Jaime H. Sent on 09/14/2023
Amazing Wedding Photographer
Long is such an amazing photographer. After seeing his work I fell in love with his photography style. Our photos came back way better than I could have even expected. Long made sure we felt comfortable throughout our entire wedding day. Not only did we love Long, but our guests complimented how amazing he was! -
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Nadine Sent on 05/19/2023
Love love love
long is the best photographer we’ve ever worked with! Not only did the pictures come out fantastic but he is hilarious and is very professional. Everyone complimented me on my wedding photos! He showed up on time and made our vision come to life. If you’re thinking about hiring a photographer… look no more! Hire him! You won’t regret it. -
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Nikita O. Sent on 05/31/2023
Best of the best.
Long has photographed us a few times. He brings an unmatchable level of passion, kindness, fun, intimacy, and professionalism to his work. He helps the uncomfortable ones find ease in front of the camera. Long prioritized our desires and helped us with unforeseen needs. -
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Grace M. Sent on 03/22/2023A Talented Photographer and A Friend All In One
Choosing a photographer felt like a super high pressure decision, but when we met Long, we knew he was the right choice for us. During our engagement, we ended up moving across the country to California and weren't able to do our engagement photos originally as planned. So how did Long handle it? HE CAME TO CALIFORNIA!!! We had the most beautiful pre-wedding photoshoot with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background. Doing the engagement photos with Long, even though it was our first time meeting him in person, it felt like we had been friends forever. He is such a great human, funny, and makes you feel at ease. After engagement photos, we were even more excited for our wedding day. Long was a calming presence on the wedding morning, and made everything so easy -- not to mention he took stunning photos. On our wedding day, it rained all day, and Long still produced photos beyond our wildest dreams. He even called me a few days before the wedding since he knew it would likely rain and he gave me a pep talk, making sure I knew that everything would be perfect regardless of weather. That is just one example of how Long is more than a photographer, he is a friend. Entrusting Long with our wedding photos is one of the best decisions we could have made. We love you Long!
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Shelby S. Sent on 01/07/2023
Long made our wedding day amazing!
Long was the best choice that we made in our wedding planning by far! My fiance and I were immediately struck by his style and how gorgeous, intimate and candid his photos are and decided we had to have a phone call to see how our personalities matched. Immediately, Long put us at ease with his casual, easygoing personality and straightforward communication. He really emphasizes relationships with his couples, and wants to support you throughout your planning process so that you are on the exact same page when the big day comes around. He took our vision for engagement photos and made them a reality, treasuring our choice of a space that was deeply personal to us and making it look stunning and natural even though we took some time to warm up to the camera. We never stopped laughing around him, and had the utmost confidence he was capturing our essence as individuals and as a couple.
On my wedding day, I can't stress enough how Long was absolutely key to managing our time and our wedding party (which was a bit chaotic to say the least!). He never stressed, and his ease and confidence made it possible for me to relax because I knew he had everything taken care of and that we would have time for all of the photos we wanted and to actually enjoy our wedding. This was huge for us - we didn't want lots of posed photos but wanted to be able to celebrate with our friends and family and capture those moments and Long was always right beside us to do just that. We had to pivot multiple times due to weather and timing of other vendors, and Long took each change in stride without a second thought.
After our wedding, Long feels like a true friend and a big part of our favorite memories of our wedding and the planning process. Our friends and family all commented about how kind and professional he was, and his photos truly deliver on the drama and gorgeous, vintage style what we were looking for at a moody/rustic winter wedding. Trust me when I say that using him as your photographer will be the best decision you will make when planning a wedding - truly cannot say enough good things. -
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Nicole C. Sent on 12/27/2022
Best Photographer!
After seeing Long’s pictures from a friend’s wedding in NC, we were in love! I reached out after we got engaged to see if hewould travel to NY to shoot our wedding and HE ACTUALLY WOULD! He was communicative and reassuring throughout the entire process. We didn’t know how valuable he would be until our wedding day arrived!
The day of our wedding, we were dealing with the effects of a hurricane. Needless to say, it
was rainy and cloudy, but Long made is seem like the best case scenario.
He took charge of the day’s itinerary and coordinated timing with the venue, the groomsmen, bridesmaids, family, and videographer seamlessly. He kept me calm and positive throughout the entire process.
There was no question he was there to capture our families’ love, not just to pose us in corny portraits. There was even a point where he helped me put my sandals on!
By the end of the evening, Long was officially part of our family. I wish we had more time with him!
We got our pictures back on Christmas Day (wedding was November 11th) and we’re thrilled with how they came out. He sent us way more than we ever could have expected or asked for…all edited!
Long is a magician! I don’t usually like how I look in pictures, but he has a talent for capturing people in their happiest, most emotional and most tender moments.
I can’t recommend Long Yau enough! He helped make our day the happiest day of our lives! -
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Jennifer J. Sent on 11/02/2022Best and most hilarous photographer!
Long Yau was an amazing photographer to work with. My husband and I first had a video chat with him while going through possible photographers and Long exuded confidence in his work and personal style. My husband and I love photos that capture the moment over the clearly posed almost cheesy photos and that is what led us to choose Long as he emphasized the same in his personal preference.
When we first worked with him for our engagement photoshoot at the location he suggested, he immediately felt like a friend who made us feel at ease! The photos came out great and really captured our best moments that day.
Fast forward to our wedding day, Long arrived early to the venue and also made my bridal party feel at ease. Everyone thought I hired a personal friend! My bridesmaids and family all loved him! He made us laugh to get the best shots, and multiple people mentioned how he almost ever left my side to ensure he captured all of my important moments. Long also speaks Cantonese Chinese, which also helped as my side of the family spoke mainly Chinese and he knew what to expect from the Chinese parts of the ceremonies, which helped the day go smoother tremendously.
My husband and I feel we definitely made the best choice as Long exceeded all of our expectations in his professionalism, his ability to connect with his clients, and his hilarious personality. We couldn't ask for a better photographer! -
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