Monica Lam Photography Reviews
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Baotran Sent on 08/28/20205 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Perfection
We are so glad we found Monica and we are even more grateful she was still available after we had cancelled our original wedding plans. What a crazy year! Monica captured our mini ceremony so beautifully! It may not have been the wedding we planned but we wouldn’t change a thing! We are both so in love with the photos and can’t help staring at them for way too long haha Monica was always responsive which kept our minds at ease every step of the way.
You’ll be lucky to have Monica on your special day!
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Mallorie Sent on 05/06/20265 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Book Monica Now!
This review is long overdue, but we truly can’t say enough amazing things about working with Monica! From the very beginning, we were drawn to Monica’s photography and editing style. Her images are crisp, bright, and natural and she absolutely delivered on dreamy magazine-worthy photos. She captured our wedding day so beautifully, and our gallery is filled with so many personal, joyful moments that we’ll truly cherish forever. We especially love how many of our friends and family are featured throughout, and how she captured both the big moments and all the little candid ones in between.
From our very first phone call, we felt like Monica was the right fit for us - she’s relaxed, fun, personable, and we immediately had both personal experiences and interests to connect over. The whole experience, from our engagement session to the wedding day, was so easy and fun. As two people who don’t take many posed photos together, we were a bit nervous, but she made everything feel really effortless. We kept saying how we barely even noticed we were being photographed and how seamlessly she fit into the day.
We were also so impressed with how quickly we received sneak peeks, just a couple of days after the wedding, which made it even more fun to relive everything right away while waiting on the full gallery.
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Laura Sent on 05/05/20265 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing wedding photographer!
Monica is a talented photographer who blends personal style with her customer needs and requests. We hired her for engagement and wedding photos and could not be more pleased. Monica brings so much positive energy and enthusiasm--exactly what you need on your wedding day! -
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Celeste Sent on 02/07/20265 out of 5 rating5.0
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Worth It! Don't hesitate!!
Monica was fantastic! She took me on as a client pretty last minute since I had to let go of my previous photographer and she was amazing to work with. She is chill, funny, and just all around a bright person to be around. She doesn't hesitate to roll up her sleeves and get in the weeds (literally) just to get the best shot. Her style is great too! Cinematographic, bright, and very natural/candid. She also went the extra mile to help me scout some places since the area I was in was new to her, and she did such an amazing job!!! She made my day super chill and low stress and it was just so much fun to work with her! I loved, loved, loved my photos. I highly, highly recommend! -
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Jennifer Sent on 12/28/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Simply the Best Wedding Photographer We Could Have Chosen!!
We truly could not have asked for a better wedding photographer! From the very beginning during our introduction call, Monica made us feel comfortable and prioritized. Through chatting through the details and from admiring her previous work, we knew she would be a great fit for us!
Throughout our experience, Monica was an absolute joy to work with. We saw how kind, funny, professional, and incredibly easy to be around she was, which made such a difference on a day that can feel overwhelming. She was not only great with us but also our wedding party and guests. Her attention to detail was unmatched, and she was able to follow a jam packed wedding schedule, not missing anything, from the big emotional moments to the smallest, most meaningful details. Not only did she capture beautiful photos, but she also brought such a calming, positive energy to our day. We are beyond grateful and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely amazing photographer and person. Thanks so much again Monica! -
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Leana Sent on 10/27/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Will book again and again
Monica Lam was recommended to me by a friend's friend and I am forever grateful our paths crossed. I contacted her through her website, and the rest of the booking went smoothly. Monica was responsive, clear, and so friendly! I was so anxious in the days leading up to our session having never taken professional photos before. Monica made us feel comfortable, and we had the best time. I cannot wait to book Monica again in the future for family portraits.
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Evelyn Sent on 07/23/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wonderful Wedding Photographer
Monica was an incredible photographer for our wedding, and we’re so grateful we chose her! She was warm and accommodating, instantly putting us at ease throughout the day. Her expertise with wedding timelines really stood out. Her thoughtful suggestions helped everything run smoothly, allowing us to relax and truly enjoy the moments while trusting her to capture them all.
I wanted bright and airy photos, and Monica delivered perfectly. The images are absolutely dreamy. I also love her ability to capture both candid moments and beautiful classic portraits. Working with Monica and her second photographer, Jisoo, was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We couldn’t be happier with our decision! -
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Kenya Sent on 03/16/20255 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Our best wedding investment - Monica!
If you're stumbling upon this review because you're debating whether or not to hire Monica to capture the most significant highlight of your life - do not hesitate!
First, Monica embodies the utmost professionalism. Her kind demeanor, patience, and poise bring all her subjects at ease. She'll guide you toward taking that priceless photo while feeling completely natural, no matter your comfort level. If you have an idea or suggestion for a particular shot, no matter how crazy it sounds, she makes it work and executes it beautifully! Throughout the photoshoot, she knows how to be your #1 hype woman and has her subjects feeling like a million bucks!
Beyond the natural, classic, and timeless photos she produces, Monica's work stands out because she captures the emotion of every shot, every moment. Whenever we look at wedding photos, they bring us back to how we felt at that particular time and allow us to relive the joy of celebrating with our family and friends.
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Polly Sent on 03/11/20255 out of 5 rating5.0
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Amazing wedding photos from Moni!
We are so glad that we went with Monica Lam as our photographer for our wedding. From our very first introductory chat with her all the way to the final moments of our wedding, she had such a great energy about her that really made us feel comfortable every step of the way.
While neither of us are naturals in front of the camera, Monica made us feel right at home suggesting poses and finding ways to frame us in different ways across our venue. The ceremony was photographed beautifully from start to finish. We truly appreciate her going above and beyond and she even stayed for a little extra to document more of our late night festivities.
We were so happy when we received the final pictures and we loved how they turned out! Everything was photographed so beautifully and with such a variety of shots that we didn’t even realize were happening. We feel like she did a great job capturing the energy of our wedding in an authentic and timeless way. And afterwards, when we had small requests like finding alternative angles of certain shots, she was quick to help out. We wholeheartedly recommend Monica Lam if you need a wedding photographer! -
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Lauren Sent on 09/08/20245 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Monica is the best!
If you're thinking about hiring Monica as your wedding photographer - do it! We were initially drawn to her bright and natural style and had such a good introductory call that we knew we had to work with her. Monica did our engagement session as well as our wedding photos. She is really good at giving direction so you don't feel too posed or awkward - this was especially helpful during the engagement shoot. She even drove us to dinner when we were going to be late for our reservation after our engagement shoot -- above and beyond. On our wedding day, she made our friends and family feel so comfortable, captured the details and energy of our wedding perfectly and we are thrilled with the photos. Monica is also just good energy and fun to be around. -
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Karen Sent on 08/12/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Monica is a Gem!
We’re so glad that Moni was our wedding photographer! We recently received our wedding photos and they are a DREAM. From our engagement shoot to the wedding day, she was professional throughout the process. She was always responded in a timely manner, scheduled all the check-ins in advance, helped us with our wedding timeline, and hyped us up as we were taking photos.
We talked with a handful of photographers but none of them quite checked all the boxes for us. After our first call with Moni, we knew we finally found our photographer! Moni makes you feel at ease when she is photographing you and she goes the extra mile to get the perfect shot! She knew that we wanted golden hour photos, during our cocktail hour she noticed the sun was going down earlier than expected and rearranged our timeline a bit so we can catch the remainder of the golden light.
Highly recommend Moni, she was one of the best decisions for our wedding. Thank you for everything, Moni! We can’t wait to work with you for other life milestones. -
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Tim C. Sent on 08/04/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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We really enjoyed our experience with Monica!!
After browsing through photographers throughout the Bay Area, my partner and I decided to go with Monica and we were just amazed at how easy she was to work with. Neither my partner or I felt comfortable taking photos in general but she eased us into the process. Not only was Monica very accommodating to our schedules but as we got closer to the big day, she was willing to meet with us a few more times to make sure everything was in order.
On the wedding day, Monica was right on time and made sure that both sides were taken care of throughout all the chaos and the sessions never felt like a chore. Even when my partner and I made some major last minute decisions, Monica continued to accommodate our needs.
We absolutely LOVED how our pictures turned out as it gave us the natural, "dream-like" shots that included some precise details we didn't quite see in other wedding photos we've seen. I would highly recommend Monica for her flexibility, professionalism throughout the process, creativity in picking locations, and simple but natural shots that can make a huge difference in your photos. Also brownie points for the timeliness of the first look and full albums that come in easy-to-use links! -
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Takako Sent on 03/24/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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We love Moni!!
Moni was our photographer for our engagement shoot and wedding day, and we absolutely loved having her! Moni cares about your story, what you’re trying to capture. She’s also great at making these sessions fun and easy!
We originally chose Moni because I loved her photography style with abundant light that is timeless. And we hopped on a call with her and immediately decided to work with her.
I was also eight months pregnant for our wedding day, and she captured me so well despite me having a big belly. I looooove the photos from both sessions we had with her. Now that our little one is with us, we want another with her!
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Mae L. Sent on 02/20/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Beautiful and amazing photos, great communicator, easy to work with, perfection!
Monica was outstanding and we were so happy that she was part of our special day. Our first time working with her was for our engagement photos and she made us feel completely relaxed and was a great guide. She was a valuable partner throughout the entire planning process of thinking through our wedding photos. We didn’t have a wedding planner or day of coordinator since our wedding was small so we had a lot of questions outside of photography as well. Monica went out of her way to answer all questions we had and provided her insights and expertise which really helped us with our entire wedding planning process! On the day of the wedding she was early and willing to help and go extra to make things easier for us. Soon after the shoots, she provided previews of the gallery and we loved her work! She was so easy to work with – we’ll recommend Monica to all of our friends and family.-
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Adilene Sent on 02/07/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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What a Gem of a photographer!
Monica was the photographer to my couple and as a wedding planner I have to say she was so great to work with. She was on her A game all day and worked with the entire team to ensure we were on time and working together all day. As a planner having a photographer who shows professionalism, creativity, flexibility and joy all together while doing their job is truly like finding a gem. I can’t wait to work with Monica again and I sure hope this helps someone know from another vendors prospective Moncia was so great to have on the team! -
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Paige Sent on 01/25/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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You NEED Monica as your photographer! She is amazing
Monica was the first vendor that we booked for our October 2022 wedding in May 2021. From the first call, we knew Monica was going to be the photographer for us. She was extremely enthusiastic, matched our energy, and most importantly answered all of our questions. After officially choosing Monica as our photographer and leading up to our engagement shoot, her communication was timely when it came to choosing locations and she always included helpful information about what to bring, how to get there, and what to expect from the session. During the session, Monica made us feel super comfortable and gave us direction on poses when we needed it. When we received the photos, we were blown away and got so many compliments from friends and family.
Fast forward a couple of months to our wedding day, and Monica was a rockstar! Photographs throughout the day went perfectly, and Monica effortlessly wrangled all of our wedding party and family together flawlessly for group photos. Again, we were blown away by the photos we received from our wedding and couldn't be happier.
Hiring Monica as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. You need Monica!-
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Suzanne Sent on 01/24/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Monica is the friend you want to capture your most treasured memories
When we first booked our initial consultation with Monica, we knew she would be the perfect photographer for our wedding. It was a half hour appointment that extended beyond a full hour because conversation was effortless and we just lost track of time. My (now) husband and I are very unconventional people. We're silly and offbeat and not used to being in front of a professional camera. From our engagement session though, Moni greeted us as though we were long time friends hanging out after a long absence. She put us at ease immediately and spent an afternoon getting to know us more while subtly getting the perfect shots. Our wedding of course was chaotic (aren't all weddings?) but Monica made sure we were on a good time schedule and that we were staying hydrated and feeling good throughout the day! When we got our full album back from the wedding we were absolutely stunned - there are so many amazing shots that we have a hard time choosing our favorites! Like it's actually hard to limit ourselves to the pictures we love the most because they're all phenomenal. And it's all because Moni just has that special way of connecting to people that brings out our best selves on the camera. Whether you are having a traditional wedding or something out of this world, you can rest assured that Monica and her team will be there to capture every beautiful moment of this next milestone in your life. She's a true artist who cares deeply about her craft and each and every individual person she works with. Thank you so much Moni for everything - you spun our silly chaos into timeless memories that we'll cherish forever. -
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Adele Sent on 01/01/20235 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing photographer who makes you feel at ease
We could not have chosen a better photographer for our engagement photos and wedding! You will not go wrong with Monica, we highly highly recommend her. Not only will you get amazing photos, but you will also get to know a truly genuine and supportive friend through some of life’s biggest milestones.
Monica photographed our engagement session and our wedding in September and October of 2022. She photographed one of my best friends’ weddings in November 2021 and I had a great experience as part of her wedding party and loved the photos, so we knew we wanted to work with her.
We got engaged in April of 2022 and wanted to turn around an “elopement” rather quickly. We reached out to Monica in late June and worked out dates for both the engagement and wedding within 3 months - a fast turnround in wedding world! Throughout the short months many things changed and Monica was incredibly gracious through all of it. Two examples: 1) we got COVID so had to reschedule our engagement photo session last minute and 2) we decided to increase our Elopement guestlist from ~20 to ~45. Monia was very supportive through all of this, she was very understanding and flexible through every change.
When it comes to the actual engagement photo shoot (which we had to reschedule to 3 weeks before the wedding due to COVID), I always wondered how the experience was as the subject of couples photos. The pictures we’ve seen can feel so intimate! My husband and I both feel awkward when posing for pictures and had no idea how this would all go. When it came to our turn, I cannot emphasize this enough: Monica made us feel so at ease during our engagement photo session and it really didn’t feel like we were taking photos at all. It felt like we were hanging out on a fun friend date who happened to have a camera on her. Throughout the session, Monica asked us questions about our lives and our relationship and the time flew by. We got sneak peaks within two days that we ogled over with our family and friends. They captured both the beauty of the scenery and the day, and the essence of our relationship which is a lot of laughs and appreciation for San Francisco. The swiftness of delivering the sneak peaks meant that our friend could help us print photos for our actual wedding that was literally less than three weeks away - amazing!
Leading up to our wedding day, Monica was very attentive to ensure that we had everything we needed ready for the big day. Because we were only having a ceremony + dinner (and not a dancefloor, etc), we worked with Monica for the ceremony only. Monica was again very supportive, encouraging and helped us orchestrate our First Look at the SF Botanical Garden, and then helped us photograph our special day with her creative eye and captured the photos of us, our detail, family, and friends beautifully. We’ll be looking at these photos for years and years to come.
Highly recommend taking Engagement photo shoots with Monica in addition to the wedding package. Monica, thank you so much we are so grateful that you were part of our journey and can’t wait to continue working with you through life’s milestones.
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Lily Sent on 11/04/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing wedding photographer!
Monica was incredible to work with. Right from the first meeting, we really clicked with her and wanted a photographer we could spend the whole day with. We immediately knew she was the one because she was so easy to talk to, genuine, and fun! We had a blast at the engagement shoot and she followed up with planning meetings that made our wedding day that much easier. On wedding day her and her sister (second shooter) were attentive, professional, friendly, and so natural. She made the whole experience pleasant and stress-free. The pictures we’ve gotten are absolutely BEAUTIFUL and beyond our expectations. We’re so happy we chose Monica and can look at these cherished memories forever. We cannot recommend her enough!! :)-
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Megan Sent on 10/09/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Monica is the BEST!
Monica is the best! We are so lucky to have found her. From the beginning, she was extremely responsive and friendly over email and on our sync call. It is such a joy to work with someone who truly loves what they are doing.
On the big day, my husband and I arrived a bit late (weekday traffic is no joke) but she was so sweet and understanding about it! She was waiting at our first location early and immediately began taking photos while coaching my husband and I on how to pose. No matter how awkward you may feel in front of a camera (us in a nutshell), Monica's sunny demeanor and compliments make you feel like a natural! We felt so comfortable and at ease throughout the entire process thanks to Monica's guidance and constant encouragement! She is so funny and so real. She made the process so much smoother than it would have been otherwise!
When our families joined, we unexpectedly hit a snag in our schedule. Monica understood how important this was to us and was so flexible and sweet to make time in her schedule to take an additional hour of photos for us on that day. I can't thank Monica enough for giving us that opportunity to take more photos on that day and for giving us the chance to make more memories together! It really touched all of us and shows how great of a person Monica is.
Lastly, when we got our sneak peeks and our final wedding gallery, my husband and I and our families LOVED all the photos we got! We could tell from Monica's guidance on poses and placement that she had talent, but WOW! A picture is worth a thousand words, and we are so grateful for Monica's ability to take pictures that capture our love, happiness, and candid moments of that day. Capturing these feelings is a beautiful thing. I truly cannot gush enough about how much we all LOVED working with Monica. Please don't hesitate, and contact Monica for any of your photography needs! -
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Stephanie Sent on 06/21/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best photographer!
Words can not express how AMAZING Moni was! From the engagement shoot to the actual wedding day. First off Moni is super professional but the same time she makes you fell like you've known her for years! My ( now) husband and I are far from models so needless to say, we're one of those awkward couples who simply don't know how to pose or what to do with ourselves for photos.
Our engagement session was amazing! She let us know right away that we just need to be ourselves and she'll guide us the rest of the way. Moni made us feel like we've known her for years and the entire session was easy peasy! We even had fun during the whole process. Definitely would recommend an engagement shoot so you could get a feel for what the wedding day is going to be like. Very very glad we did!
We had originally hired Moni for a big (ish wedding) but life had other plans. We had to cancel our original plans and have a smaller more intimate wedding. I let Moni know that we would understand if she no longer could photograph our big day, but she assured me that it would not be a problem and she would be more than happy :)
Ok now to the big day! working with Moni and her second shooter was nothing but pure joy! from the beginning to the end. We had a little set back during our tea ceremony and Moni handled it like a champ! Her second shooter ( tiffany) even offered to help with fixing my makeup due to the tears that has happened earlier! Flash forward to us getting our entire wedding albums and it was AMAZING! literally was speechless when my husband and i went through the photos. She not only captured all the typical moments BUT also all the candid moments with our guests! every picture was STUNNING! We loved loved loooooved the moments she caught between the two of us, but the candid photos was what truly made it special. Obviously, the being about us and all, it's hard to truly see whether or not your guests are having a good time, but with the photos that Moni and Tiffany caught, it was obvious that they did and it made me and husband 100% ecstatic. We literally cried when we saw the photos and it was truely like reliving the day all over again and experiencing it through another lens.
Moni captured our wedding day better than we could have imagined! She captured all the joy, laughter, tears and love that we experienced that day! And now we can forever look back and feel all those emotions again. I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER with having Moni there on one of our happiest day! 100000000/10 would recommend Moni! -
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Jessica Sent on 06/10/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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SO Many Great Photos
Monica was such a great person to work with! She got all the amazing shots we wanted for our wedding and more. Her turnaround time is on point too. She also had major patience when it came to wrangling our family for photos and uncles who would bring their own fancy cameras to take photos. She really tries to get the best shots for the bride and groom, I couldn't settle on a picture for our thank you cards because they were all so great! Can I also talk about how much she would floof and adjust my dress so that it would flow beautifully?
You won't regret hiring Monica for your special day. Posed and candid photos came out amazing and we had NO REGRETS when we received our album.
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Chris Sent on 04/17/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Excellent in every way
Could not be happier that I hired Monica as the photographer for my proposal photos. I knew she was excellent based off her online photo galleries, but what cannot be overlooked is just how awesome the customer experience was. At every touch point, Monica was extremely responsive and professional. Our first meetings we just discussed my proposal plan and the venue, timing, goals, etc. Next was the contract which was seamless. Day of, Monica got there early was able to capture the moment perfectly and even stayed late as our event went late. She knew exactly what works and guided us towards having some really amazing photos as couples and with friends. She also took the liberty of also capturing some great macro shots of the ring and catering.
BEST PART, Monica sent us sneak peak photos within hours of the event, and I was shocked because they looked good enough to be finals. You know your photographer’s good when they don’t need to spend weeks editing, they just get it all right (focus, framing, composition, lighting, etc) the day of the photoshoot and don’t rely too much on post-processing.
If you’re looking for a photographer to capture those special moments in life, then look no further. I’m definitely hiring Monica again. Thank you! -
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Tammy Sent on 03/28/20225 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Monica is the photographer you want for this important milestone
Wow - wow - WOOOW!!! Monica did our engagement shots and we could not be happier with both the process and the results.
To be clear... my fiance and I are both very awkward people in front of cameras. This stuff does not come naturally to us. But the two hours we spent with Monica felt like 15 minutes. She made us feel so comfortable to be ourselves, to be silly, and to feel like we were the only ones there.
And it definitely showed in the RESULTS. For one, she delivered our 'sneak peak' in 24 hours... I didn't expect them to come so fast and despite how fast it was, the quality was 100% there. Now that I have the full album, I still can't stop scrolling through them and sharing with friends and family.
Separately - We also had our 8-month-old ENERGETIC AND NEEDY puppy with us and I'm in complete shock at how well Monica was able to capture the very few moments that she was cooperating. So much so that our pup looks like an angel -- you would've never been able to tell that those moments of calm were few and far between.
Honestly, I'm most touched by how much Monica cared about every step of the process... from making sure we went to a location that achieved our 'vision', to accommodating our very crazy puppy, to throwing in a few extra shots to try out a pose that we completely failed at during our actual engagement.
Thank you Monica for being there to capture such an important milestone in our lives. -
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Irene Sent on 03/26/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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Monica is an AMAZING photographer!
We are so happy with our decision to choose Monica as our photographer for our wedding and engagement photos. When we first met Monica virtually on google hangout, we instantly connected. She is so friendly, enthusiastic and very passionate about her work. And, one of the first things she said to me was that she’ll be like one of my bridesmaid and it truly felt like it. Monica was there for us every step of the way from postponing our wedding due to the pandemic till the big day! She is flexible and accommodating to our schedule. She listened to our vision, took the time to learn about us, and captured our day perfectly!
During our engagement session, we told Monica we are not used to taking pictures professionally and she was so encouraging with her positive energy that it immediately put us at ease. We really appreciated all the coaching she gave us on how to pose and take natural/candid photos.
On our big day, Monica was so fun to work with! She’s super sweet, proficient, and very detailed oriented. She identified the best lightings and spots to take pictures ahead of time which made things go smoothly for the day. On top of that, she gave us sneak peeks the next day after the wedding to share with family and friends. We absolutely love our full wedding gallery! I want to thank Monica and her assistant for capturing all the best parts of our wedding!
We cannot stop flipping through the whole wedding gallery and relive all the precious moments that were captured. Thank you so much for the gorgeous photos you gave us!
We would 100% recommend Monica as a photographer!
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Addie Sent on 02/16/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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100% you should hire Monica
Monica is a wonderful person and an amazingly talented photographer, and I'm so glad we hired her for our wedding! From the first phone call to meeting her at our engagement sessions and all throughout the day of our wedding, she was enthusiastic, kind, and helped us feel comfortable in front of the camera while making sure we looked good too! I had wedding guests tell me how she was kind and approachable as she asked for pictures of our guests, and she stayed calm when we started running a bit behind schedule.
Not only is she a calming presence for your wedding day, she will deliver incredible pictures that, if you're anything like me, you can stare at endlessly. They're bright and romantic and timeless, and I wish I could hang every single one of them on my walls. Hands down would hire Monica again!! -
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Melissa Sent on 01/23/20225 out of 5 rating5.0
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THE wedding photographer
How I chose her: When searching for wedding photographers, the process can be overwhelming. How do you choose the person who will be documenting the memories you look forward to sharing with your children and grandchildren? I heard about Monica through a friend. Turns out Monica and I went to the same high school, which left me reassured that she might “get me” and my vision for my wedding close to our hometown.
Preparation: Monica really works to get to know you in the preparation for the wedding. You will fill out a questionnaire that not only helps her know your expectations for the day, but also helps you think about aspects of your wedding you didn’t consider! Turns out she was also quite familiar with my wedding venue, The Mountain Terrace, as she’s worked there several times before. I appreciated all the tips during the planning process.
Photo timing: With the second wave of COVID under way, I planned my wedding within 3 months. Monica made time for an engagement shoot and got us sneak peeks the next day (for wedding invites/website). She agreed to work a wedding on her birthday during the 2021 Thanksgiving holidays, and she sent us 30 sneak peeks within a week, and the amazing full gallery within two months.
Quality: Monica is able to capture moments and emotions. Aside from the typical shots, other treasured moments included teary guests in the ceremony crowd and reunited family during cocktail hour. Somehow, she was able to get the picture of various friends during their favorite songs, too. It was so great to relive moments that I was a part of on the wedding day but also see moments I missed while wrapped up in my own schedule!
The bottom line about Monica. She is calm, organized, super kind, and talented, which on the day of your wedding is key to successfully staying on time and managing enthusiastic, rambunctious family and friends. Her disposition contributed to a fun and low stress environment on a day sure to be taxing on your emotions and energy. I recommend Monica without reservations. I look forward to using her as my photographer for other life milestones!
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Lo Sent on 12/16/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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10/ 10 experience on all fronts!
If you’re looking for bright, airy, romantic and classic photos taken by the absolute sweetest soul who is beyond organized, very professional AND priced very fair… LOOK NO FURTHER, Monica Lam is your gal.
Monica photographed our wedding and engagement photos and was a joy to work with the entire process. She was very thorough with initial questions in getting to know us and also learning about what we wanted out of our wedding photographer. I feel as though our experience with her was very tailored to us, even though I know how busy she was with so many other weddings. She remembered so many small details we told her about our engagement, our family dynamics, specific photos we wanted to get and more… We, along with our families, were blown away by the final photos! Monica overdelivered in every expectation we had. The creativity in her editing style and shooting, the efficiency of gallery delivery (she sent us sneak peaks the next morning!!), and the quantity of photos. We can’t say enough good things about Monica and her skill, we hope to work with her for all of our future big milestones!-
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Jacquelyn Sent on 11/14/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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A wedding photography experience unlike any other
Our experience working with Monica was nothing short of amazing. We interviewed over 15 photographers to capture our big day. Because we decided to forgo hiring a videographer, we prioritized finding an experienced, professional, and incredibly talented photographer to capture all of our special moments, details, and emotions. From the very first Zoom chat, Monica immediately put us at ease with her enthusiasm, excitement, and openness. Rather than cut to the chase, Monica spent the first meeting sharing about herself and getting to know us to ensure we would work well together. Because she had a great understanding of our personalities and our photography preferences, the entire engagement and wedding shoot went seamlessly.
The day of the wedding, Monica and the second photographer worked their magic without a hitch. From building in time to do photos of the first look, bridal party, and wedding details, to patiently gathering our 100+ family members together for multiple guest photos, Monica took what could have been chaos and turned it into pure perfection. We were especially grateful to her for accommodating our request to take moonlight photos mid-reception.
Upon receiving our final photos, we were floored by their quality, attention to detail, and composition. Monica and her team not only brought back to life our special day, but also captured countless moments my husband and I were unaware of. From heartwarming moments in the wedding party, to candid photos of our guests sharing laughs and enjoying the night, we couldn't have expected anything more from her.
Monica blew us away in all aspects of working with a professional photographer. In reality, working with Monica really felt like partnering with a friend, and we're looking forward to working with her again in the future. -
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Wun-Ji Sent on 10/06/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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A professional photographer with a wonderful personality!
My wife and I hired Moni to be our engagement & wedding photographer, and we are very happy with the results! My wife and I often get nervous in front of the camera, but Moni made the photo sessions a fun and enjoyable process for us. On our wedding day, she captured the cultural essence of the event and the joy of the celebration. She has an eye for detail, and a great personality to work with. She exceeded our expectations, and we would love to work with her again!-
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Vicky Sent on 09/11/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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a photographer that makes you feel comfortable
after speaking with monica during the initial video chat, i knew i didn’t need to look any further for a wedding photographer. she is warm, inviting and passionate. not to mention she is a dog lover! monica recently did our engagement photos and exceeded my expectations in every way. she made two awkward individuals feel comfortable in front of her and the camera and captured our candid and happiest moments. i look back and smile bc of all the fun we had! we are so happy how the engagement photos turned out and have received so many compliments on all of our pictures!!! we can’t wait for her to capture our wedding day.-
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Lz Sent on 09/02/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best wedding photographer in the Bay!
Monica's photography is beautiful and timeless! It's hard for me to articulate how stunning her work is. I recently received both my engagement and wedding pictures (they were taken only 2 weeks apart), and both portfolios were dreamy, bright, and romantic, exactly the style of what I wanted! Being an avid amateur, I noticed that Moni also uses film cameras during her shoot, that alone says a lot already because it is difficult to get great pictures out of a film camera due to its requirement on the photographer's skill and professional sense on lighting.
Another important point besides the amazing pictures is that Moni is just a really friendly and energetic person! Both my husband and I do not do well in front of cameras, but Moni is so good at guiding us on the poses and giving encouragements, in the end, we just had so much fun with her during the photo sessions while feeling comfortable just being ourselves. She is also super organized in every stage of the planning, making sure we had the family/friends shot list prepared, and the timeline of the day so that we can catch the best lighting.
In short, if Monica's available, you'll want to book her for your event, big or small, as her work will speak for itself to be priceless and timeless! -
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Eric Sent on 08/26/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Absolutely Amazing!
My wife and I had a small intimate - family only civil ceremony at San Francisco City Hall and wanted Monica to capture the moments for us. In essence, you can easily look at Monica's portfolio and quickly recognize that her photos are amazing and her craft is definitely something she takes exceptional pride in. Monica was extremely easy to communicate to and an absolute pleasure to work with. Monica's presence and demeanor made not only my wife and I, but both our families too, feel completely at ease and comfortable when taking photographs. Monica was super friendly and personable throughout this entire process. (Both of our families loved her!) The photographs were then provided to us in a timely manner and the results were both incredible and stunning. My wife and I were in utter awe when we saw the photos and how Monica was able to capture each moment so beautifully. The whole wedding process thing can be overwhelming and stressful at times, but going with Monica will definitely make those issues feel nonexistent. -
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A R Sent on 08/01/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Wonderful, kind, fantastic photographer!
Moni was an absolutely wonderful wedding photographer, from our first intro phone through to the our final delivered images. Leading up to our wedding day, we had a couple calls with Moni to discuss the plans for our wedding, the photos we were looking for, and logistics. Moni was great at listening to and understanding our wedding and desired photography style. We didn’t have to worry about anything photography-related during the “pre-wedding” planning stages - Moni was on top of everything! On the wedding day, she made us feel completely comfortable during all of the photo sessions. We, our family, and our guests all felt like we just had another friend at the wedding. Moni was also super-fast at getting our photos back to us - we got our complete wedding album within a couple weeks of our wedding, and the photos looked great! All in all, would highly recommend Moni! -
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Gaurav Sent on 07/13/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Best in the biz
Monica is an outstanding photographer with a tremendous set of skills and a whole lot of passion for her work. She will coach you through whatever you need and step back when she needs to as well. She helped us think through locations and potential outfits to consider, additional things to bring to be comfortable in the "down" time, and even gave us tips on the best places to park :) During the shoot she was so good at getting us to be comfortable while posing and our images came out beautifully. If you're looking for a photographer for your engagement shoot, it doesn't get any better than Monica. -
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Liz W. Sent on 06/09/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Amazing, professional, personable - a photographer’s photographer!
Monica was simply amazing. I’m a photographer myself - finding a photographer who I trusted and whose work I LOVED was very important to me.
If you’re looking for someone who is able to capture you in your element, she’s the one! She also helps with posing if that’s your style too. My partner is someone who isn’t super comfortable in front of the camera and Monica was able to help us feel comfortable and at ease (in our element!). She also timed our appointment perfectly for golden hour and we seriously couldn’t be more in love with our photos.
Monica exceeded my expectations in every way and even got us photos early since we had a very last minute arrangement. I cannot recommend her enough! -
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Mariko Sent on 05/16/20215 out of 5 rating5.0-
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Reliable and fun!
Monica is one of the best up and coming young photographer in the Bay Area. She can go to East Bay as well.
She cheers you up during the photo session (which I think is a very important characteristic as a photographer!) and has great communication skills. We absolutely had a fun experience with Monica for our wedding ceremony photo shoot.
She worked at a major tech company before pursuing her passion as a photographer. So you will be satisfied with her professionalism and frictionless experience end to end.
Thank you Monica for bringing in your positive fun vibe and leading us in SF on our ceremony day. It became unforgettable!! -
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May W. Sent on 04/22/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Highly Recommended!!
Monica is an excellent photographer!! She made the process so seamless for us and she even drove us to the second photo location site so we can make it to our ceremony in time. She is super sweet and easy to work with and we are overjoyed by how the pictures turned out. Please use her as a photographer!! -
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L L Sent on 04/18/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Beautiful photos
Moni was a delight to work with for our engagement photoshoot. She was communicative throughout the planning process and gave plenty of tips for locations/outfits/hair/makeup.
On the day of the photoshoot, Moni gave clear instructions for poses and put us at ease. She kept our spirits up during the 4 hour photoshoot with positive energy and conversation to learn more about our story. She also maintained a safe distance and kept her mask on for the whole time.
We received the photos 2 weeks after the photoshoot and they look SO BEAUTIFUL! We can't wait to hang the photos on our walls and share with our family. -
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Caleb Sent on 04/12/20215 out of 5 rating5.0
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Highly recommend!
Monica was great to work with for our engagement photo shoot. Very down-to-earth and friendly -- just the right amount of instruction where we felt comfortable.
Throughout the process, she was professional, gave tips/feedback when we asked, helped us make outfit and location decisions. We received a ton of great photos that we'll cherish forever. Highly recommend -
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Yvonne Sent on 10/07/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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So glad we found her as our photographer
Review for wedding photos: Monica did an amazing job with our wedding photos for our mini wedding. She responds quickly to our email and text. She was super flexible and was willing to accommodate to some last minute changes. She wore a mask and maintain her 6 feet distance. She made everyone feel comfortable. If we ever do another photo shoot, she would be my go to person.
Review for engagement photos: Monica is responsive and has a strong eye for detail. We booked our engagement before COVID but had to postpone. We were lucky to reschedule to a later date. She monitored the weather and provided us details of what to expect. We are not comfortable in front of the camera but Monica made it fun. She was able to capture the candid moments which we absolutely love! Monica maintained her social distance and wore a mask throughout the session. -
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Joseph Sent on 09/25/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Monica is fantastic!
I reached out to Monica to help me plan my engagement. She was incredibly helpful through every step of the process and made sure that everything went to plan. I knew I was in good hands even being as nervous as I was! Would highly recommend! -
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Monica is amazing!
We reached out to Monica to see if she would be available to shoot our very small (6 people) casual backyard wedding ceremony, and she did an amazing job! She's super responsive, flexible/easy to coordinate with, and most of all - just a lovely and warm person. She made us all feel very relaxed and captured some amazing shots! Highly recommend. -
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An eye for the perfect frame!
Monica is the absolute best. Not only is she a phenomenal photographer with an eye for the perfect frame, but she is a genuinely thoughtful and kindhearted person. She monitored the weather and contacted us a week ahead of our engagement session, noting that rain was in the forecast for our scheduled day. She knew we were eager to get our photos done and she quickly rearranged her schedule to fit us in the day before the rain. My fiance and I had never taken professional photos before, so we knew nothing, but Monica was so great! She put us at complete ease and walked us through all of the steps/poses. Our photos turned out BEAUTIFULLY. We are over the moon about them and cannot wait to blow them all up for our wedding and home. BOOK WITH MONICA! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT :) -
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Monica is Wonderful!
Monica is a wonderful photographer to work with! If you're looking for someone who is skilled, personable, and professional, I highly recommend working with Monica. My fiance and I have worked with Monica twice now on two sets of engagement photos and both sets of photos turned out beautiful! Monica does a great job capturing intimate moments while making you feel comfortable and confident. She listens to you and will give guidance as needed. We're so grateful that Monica helped us capture our special moments. We can't wait to work with her again. Thank you! -
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Zakkai Sent on 03/01/20205 out of 5 rating5.0
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Monica is the best!
Honestly, it's hard to imagine Moni being any more wonderful. My partner and I were pretty stressed about finding a good photographer because neither of us really like taking pictures, so we were frantically searching Instagram for #bayareaphotographer when we came across Moni's photos. As you can see, her photos are beautiful, so we got in contact and immediately could tell that she was the person we wanted for our wedding.
Moni was sooooo easy to work with because every interaction with her felt like we had known her for years, even after just finding her on Instagram. We chatted on FaceTime for almost an hour the first time we met just so she could get to know us better and get a sense of our relationship and how to capture it. We ended up meeting her in person a few days before our wedding for an engagement photo shoot (technically still engaged at that point :) ) and Moni made us feel super comfortable. On our actual wedding day (a small backyard wedding), Moni took all of our ideas into account and made us feel like we just had a great friend taking all these gorgeous photos.
We got the photos just a few weeks after the wedding and are still stunned about how great they look. The portraits are still our favorite photos of us we've ever had and there are some amazing candid shots that our family will cherish for years. We would happily recommend Moni to anyone that needs photos for a wedding or anything else (and already have!) and would definitely hire her again in the future. Hire her now before she realizes how great she is and starts charging more :) -
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Monica was an excellent photographer for my big day! She provided all what I expected and more. Also she helped keep things running smoothly throughout the pictures being taken. -
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Monica is a joy to work with!
I first contacted Monica to take photos for my civil marriage ceremony at San Francisco City Hall. She arrived early to my hotel and took some beautiful pictures of us getting ready before heading to city hall together. Even though my husband and I are pretty awkward, Moni made us feel very comfortable and naturally posed us along the beautiful backdrop of city hall. She was able to find many gorgeous spots inside and took her time finding the right moments to capture. My immediate family also loved her and couldn't stop commenting on how lovely and energetic she was to work with. We had an absolutely fantastic experience and I couldn't have asked for a more understanding and professional photographer to capture my big day.-
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Working with Monica was great at our SF University Club wedding reception!
Monica was the perfect photographer for our wedding reception at SF University Club. She's super friendly, positive, and easy to work with. She accommodated all my (insanely detailed) requests and kept us on schedule without any stress or hiccups on the day of. Our wedding guests all loved her and made a point to mention how great our photographer was! Monica was especially great during family portraits which usually can be a stressful point of the day - she was smiling the entire time and was very patient and flexible, even when we were trying to squeeze a million family members in one photo, with a bunch of babies and even our dog! She turned around our wedding photos much quicker than expected, went above and beyond in terms of number of photos, and even captured some awesome shots of our dog (who is not an easy model to work with!). The quality of her photos is amazing, we love her aesthetic! I cannot emphasize enough Monica's professionalism, work ethic, and positive attitude, and how important that is to have in your photographer on your big day!! We highly recommend her. -
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