Erich Chen Photography Reviews
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Karen C. Sent on 04/05/2024Hire Erich!
Go with Erich, I promise you won't regret it.
When you work with him you can tell he has so much experience because he asks you silly, random prompts to elicit the most honest, pure reactions. My husband and I did our engagement shoot with him and were soooo pleased with the results. We, admittedly, are pretty awkward in front of cameras but Erich made us feel so comfortable.
We just got our wedding photos and our jaws dropped. We had a sense of overwhelming joy, nostalgia, and a little bit of sadness because the day passed by so quickly. We'll have these photos to cherish forever. I can't thank Erich enough for what he's done for us!!
I have a mini gallery in my dining room of Erich's photography and artwork - we are huge fans of him, through and through. -
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Thu Sent on 03/19/2024
100% Recommend! Erich was the best!
Right off the bat 11/10 would recommend Erich to be your photographer. Don’t even hesitate, just do it.
We were looking for a wedding photographer and we discovered Erich through our day-of coordination from Ah, Love Events (Helen Hong). What was important to me in our vendor selection was how well I *clicked* with each vendor. From Erich and I’s first video call, you could tell that he knew his craft, was very professional, and genuinely wanted to capture our special day the way we saw it.
Throughout our time together, Erich was timely in responses to our questions, receptive to our feedback, and helped two very camera-awkward people capture some amazing moments.
We had the lucky experience of shooting our engagement photos in Tokyo! Here we both got a feel of how photo+couple worked as a unit (I will always recommend the engagement shoot with your photographer. It’s worth the money to get a preview of how your wedding will be). I personally have a hard time with the thought of being as a direct photo subject. Erich’s direction style is a mix of how-to pose (which is what we desperately needed) and conversation prompts to capture our genuine expressions (which is what was most imps to me - big ugly smiles). By the end of the night I was much more comfortable and kept telling
We had such a fun time doing a nighttime shoot and will now forever have photos to commemorate such a special trip for us. Bonus - we used a bunch of those photos as decorations around our wedding!
On our actual wedding day, it rained and we had to pivot last minute to our rain plan. Erich and his second shooter Jackie were incredible, both standing the rain as the rest of us stayed dry under the awning for wedding party photos. Throughout the night, they were calm, professional, and honestly I didn’t even notice them around after we were done with formal photos (In the best way possible!). They were blended seamlessly in the crowd capturing all the little moments that were so impt to me. When we got our previews the next morning (and so early in the morning too!) I literally was tearing up at how much I loved them already. Our friends and families are obsessed with the previews and we cannot wait till our full collection is finished!
We look forward to working with Erich in the future to capture our next big moments! -
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Catherine T. Sent on 10/01/2023The best engagement and wedding photographer
My partner and I hired Erich for both our engagement and wedding shoots. Erich was very professional and made us feel instantly at ease and comfortable. We didn't feel nervous at all and had a fun time. We appreciated how he got to know us before the shoots and asked us our opinions and ideas and what we were looking for. During the shoots, Erich got excited about cool shots and it was wonderful to see his creative process. He had an eye for interesting shots and he was thoughtful about the best time of day for lighting, the colors in the background etc. We highly recommend him and would definitely hire him for future photo shoots. -
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Ryan C. Sent on 09/25/2023Erich is the absolute best!!!
We had Erich shoot our engagement and wedding photos both of which turned out amazing, we literally couldn't stop sharing them with family and friends. The biggest thing that stood out to me about Erich occurred before we even decided to go with him. During our first Zoom meeting rather than getting into a sales pitch (like many others we talked to) of packages he offers / how he works/ his shooting style etc. he took the time to really get to know us. Our story of how we met, things we enjoy doing together, our backgrounds, families, and much more which instantly established a level of comfort that made our decision a no brainer.
Headed into the engagement shoot my fiancé and I were nervous just thinking about posing in front of a camera for 2+ hours however those feelings quickly disappeared once Erich began working. He asked us silly questions about each other and seriously had what felt like an unlimited number of prompts for us to talk about which made the whole experience so much fun. He truly does a great job making you feel comfortable which helps with those lovely candid moments he is so great at capturing.
We couldn't wait to work with him again on our wedding day! He made everything seamless and easy for us, capturing the magic and energy of our special day. We could not believe how beautiful the photos were, mostly because we couldn't believe that was us in them! He does a great job making everything fun and lighthearted while still capturing all the important memories and all the ones we couldn't be a part of. I loved being able to see our wedding through his lens as we obviously we note able to be everywhere at once. There we things we were bound to miss however looking at the photos, seeing our family and friends having a great time instantly transported us back into the moment.
Erich, thanks for making us look like cover models and for all your hard work. I cannot recommend him enough, choosing Erich will be the best decision you make! -
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Raymond T. Sent on 08/06/2023We loved having Erich as our photographer!
Erich was recommended to us through a friend when we were searching for a photographer for our wedding. After meeting with Erich, we knew we wanted to go with him because his style of photography is very unique and he is very personable. He took time to help us brainstorm and incorporate ideas in our engagement and wedding photos. We had a blast when he shot our engagement session and wedding day. Erich made taking photos fun and comfortable by asking silly questions, which kept everyone engaged. Our photos turned out amazing and we are so glad we went with him. -
Hong Sent on 06/23/2023
Beyond happy!
I first learned about Erich through my husband. After looking at his work, I instantly knew I wanted him take our engagement and wedding photos. What drew me in was his style of photography. He captured precious moments in a candid way that didn’t look staged but quite natural. It was in the moment type of photography that depicted the emotions, vibe and atmosphere and I’m all about that! He is able to produce the coolest photos in any given setting and make you look so good. I personally don’t like to be in front of the camera lens, but Erich made it very easy and fun with his technique. You kind of forget you’re being photographed because you’re busy smiling and laughing answering random questions. He will put you at ease. He is talented and attentive and you’ll be very happy with his work. It was such a pleasure working with him and we’re so grateful to have such beautiful photos of our special day that we will be cherishing for the rest of our lives thanks to Erich! We look forward to working with him again in the future. -
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Julian Y. Sent on 12/26/2022
Artistic + Professional = Amazing results
TL;DR: Just hire Erich, you won't regret it.
I saw that he already has a plethora of amazing reviews, and I can only echo what has already been said.
I'm quite picky when it comes to photos, and style is a personal preference, but Erich's coloring and shot composition is top-notch. He was a great resource when it came to planning elements of our wedding, always quick responses with honest, professional opinions. For us, he advised against using glow-sticks as a substitute for sparklers in our grand exit (our venue deemed sparklers a fire-hazard), and suggested using bubbles instead. Looking back, we are so glad we asked, as the results were phenomenal.
Another thing, this man is a master at prompts. The rapid-fire prompts really helped us loosen up during our couple and wedding party photos, and made the overall process so fun and comfortable, even for the hates-center-of-attention me.
As mentioned in other reviews, Erich is extremely professional. The week leading up to our wedding, Erich had a sore throat and was very transparent and cautious with the situation, including offering to find a replacement photographer in the event that he couldn't take photos for our special day. Thankfully it turned out to be just the common cold rather than covid, but this type of honest communication and integrity when the rubber meets the road really makes Erich stand out.
It's rare for someone to only have 5 star reviews on Yelp, but I am confident that our experience was only one of many shared amongst those that hired Erich. -
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Pamela M. Sent on 12/18/2022
Simply the best
We are so incredibly thankful we were able to have Erich as our wedding photographer! We chose Erich because he is simply SO talented. His eye for photography is unmatched and his skill is apparent compared to many other wedding photographers out there. It's easy to take cookie cutter, cutesy wedding photos - what's actually difficult is taking timeless, classic, editorial-style wedding photos that will last through the decades. Erich does this brilliantly.
We were impressed by Erich's professionalism, among many other great qualities. Erich is personable, kind, understanding, and open to our ideas. Erich listened to our style/wants/needs and combined it with his expertise. The end result was the photos of our dreams and then some. Our family, friends, and wedding party complimented Erich even until this day, as even they noticed how awesome he was! We cannot recommend Erich more. In a saturated market with endless options for a photographer, Erich is a diamond in the rough. Thankfully, you won't need a magic genie to book him - you'll just have to book him before someone else does! :) -
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Kristen Sent on 11/09/2022
Look no further! Erich is here!
Look no further, because you just found your photographer!
We are truly speechless with Erich. He is one of the best decisions we made during our wedding planning. Let’s just say that once we received our photos, we cried of happiness and literally his photos will be the best way to re LIVE the moment.
He is truly amazing, talented, funny, and professional. I met him through one of my good friends who used his services for her wedding and from there, I instantly knew I wanted to use him for our special day. He’s easy to work with and you can truly see and feel how passionate he is about his work. I 10000% recommend him, I promise you will not regret it. We’re obsessed with his quality photos and we truly hope we can work with him again in the future. He’s so comforting to work with - it’s like hanging out with a really good friend (lots of fun, laugher, and great energy!! We’re so very satisfied.
I also want to say that Erich is like a ninja. I’ve been to plenty of weddings and some photographers get in the way of guests’ views and Erich is not this. He can capture all the best moments from a distance. When looking at some of the our photos, I think to myself, damn where was he standing when he took this?! He is so talented and really knows how to use his camera and work his lens!
He also brought his second shooter Jackie and she was also amazing! They both work perfectly well together and really took care of us bride and groom! They both have such a great artistic eye and just know that you will be in great hands. It was truly a beautiful night and were so grateful for Erich.
Thank you so much for capturing our wedding day! -
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James T. Sent on 10/05/2022Best/Easiest Decision Ever Made!
Man, this is going to be a hard review to write. Not because there is anything bad (because there isn't) but it's difficult to write all the many great things about Erich and how beautiful his pictures are. My girl found Erich through another couple that Erich shot with and she loved the pictures. As we were planning our wedding and assembling our dream team, she showed me Erich's work and it was an easy sell and an immediate yes. Little did I know, that was the tip of the iceberg.
We first had to meet Erich which we did first through a zoom and there was already chemistry. If you don't know Erich, he has a really chill demeanor but he is as upbeat and positive as anyone can be. We started talking about common interests which made it easy since we both like basketball and after the small talk, we were able to tell him what we were looking for in our photos and our photographer, all of which Erich hit on. We already know we wanted Erich and it was up to him to accept which he did and we were excited that the photography portion of the wedding was done.
As the date got closer to our wedding date, Erich stayed in touch and always kept us up to date with what his ideas were and also was flexible with whatever we needed. As a couple, we wanted to have our engagement photos shot downtown and around the city and Erich was able to find the best spots. He also made the photoshoot fun making us laugh when we least expected it and making sure we were posing as he wanted based upon the time of day and background he had.
On the wedding day, Erich and his fellow co-photographer (she was wonderful and I can only remember her as J as we called each other only by our initials) were not only professional but went that extra mile and then some. We had photos shot throughout the day and the wedding and it never seemed like the photography team were tired (even though I know they must've been exhausted). The charm of both photographers shined when we had to take photos with the wedding party and to this day, anybody who has seen our wedding photos have gushed about how great they look.
My last thing to add was my favorite: Erich pulled an audible long after he was done shooting. During the party portion of the night, Erich saw a shot that he had to take and he quickly grabbed his camera and got a "in the moment" shot which we are so happy he did. Huge thanks to him and Lady J for taking the best photos of our big day, one that we will cherish forever and one where we knew we made the best decision picking Erich Chen and his fantastic photography and team.
Do yourself a favor and get Erich to take pictures for whatever event you have, it'll be worth the memories you'll get to cherish later on. -
Susan D. Sent on 07/31/2022
Erich is great!
Erich was so fun to work with and we love our engagement and wedding photos! I found Erich on instagram and really love his style. We reached out to him and he immediately set up a zoom to get to know us and our background as a couple. Doing an engagement shoot was great for us (we weren't sure about one initially) as we got to spend more time with Erich and get comfortable. We are definitely a little awkward in front of the camera and Erich made it easy with his humor and calm presence. Erich and his second shooter Jacquelyn were awesome on the day of our wedding and were able to capture all our family photos and special moments without it feeling rushed. He sent us some sneak peek photos that night and all of the photos about 1 month after the wedding day. I would 100% recommend Erich to anyone looking for a great wedding photographer. Thank you again Erich! -
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Lydia L. Sent on 04/10/2022
Super great to work with and amazing work
Erich was both our engagement pictures photographer and wedding photographer and he did an awesome job on both. He really takes the time to understand me and my husband's story and vision and then creates something that is beyond our imagination. Not only was he able to put our vision and story to life, he was easy to work with - giving easy instructions and making us comfortable. An example will be having my now-husband saying a phrase in a funny accent then me laughing in response and that image will come out being beautiful with such simple instructions. One thing I was also really happy about was the quick and effective turnaround time for photos! We were able to see sneak peaks just a couple days after our wedding and he provided a timeline of when I should expect all my photos and delivered in exactly that timeframe - while some of my friends' who has gotten married just a couple months prior still hasn't gotten sneak peaks let alone their photos. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great and creative photographer who creates unique and beautiful pictures! -
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Steph Sent on 12/31/2021
Erich Chen Photography Wedding Review
We hired Erich to photograph both of our weddings and do our engagement photos, and the entire experience could not have been better. From Erich's sincere attention in getting to know our personalities and relationship dynamics to his professionalism in putting us at ease during portrait sessions to his command of everyone present when directing for photos to his talented and creative artistic eye, Erich was an amazing photographer and really helped to capture incredible memories to last a lifetime.
Full disclosure: the groom already knew Erich as a casual friend through mutual circles, but we interviewed him with the same rigor as all of the photographers we contacted when we were first looking. What really first won us over was when, during the interview video call, Erich helped plan our engagement shoot that we had been struggling with ideas over, going as far as to even storyboard it and being agreeable to an afternoon and evening shoot in the desert at a site that held sentimental value for our relationship.
Despite the very high heat on the day of the shoot, Erich helped put us at ease and had fantastic and fun cues and prompts that elicited our quirky and not-too-serious nature, resulting in photographs that were ridiculous and touching and epic.
We were one of the many couples who had to postpone our wedding due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but we wanted to have a small civil ceremony on our original wedding date anyway. Erich captured our beautiful day with a masterful and experienced touch, helping arrange our small group at our "impromptu" ceremony site and following up with some creative and marvelous portraits after the ceremony.
On our eventual big day, Erich and his second shooter, Lauren, were both amazing, keeping everyone relaxed but organized and capturing all of the beats of the day, from the serious to the silly. Erich's professionalism also showed in his planning and scouting of our site prior to the wedding, which helped brainstorm great photography sites for different moments in the schedule. But Erich also wasn't afraid to call an audible and take advantage of great photographic moments when they arose.
All of this added up to an amazing wedding experience with Erich. We are so glad that he could capture our big day(s!), and we would and have highly recommended him to our friends. Thank you, Erich!!
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