Ian Chin Photography
Overview
My style is what I call emotional creative journalism. I focus on capturing emotions first since I want you to remember how you felt when you see your images.
Secondly, I try to give you images that you can't see with your eyes and give you artistic and creative images. I aim for clean and professional looking images to give to you
My focus is in the greater San Francisco Bay Area, but also love to travel for:
Events / Birthdays / Corporate Parties / Baptisms / Baby Showers / Mitzvahs
Weddings / Elopements / Marriage Proposals / Civil Ceremony
Family / Maternity / Newborn
Couples / Engagement Shoots / Anniversary Photos
Portraits / Headshots / LinkedIn / Dating
Boudoir / Glamour Sessions
Reviews
8 reviews
Ryan I.
December 11, 2017Great photographer, great experience
Ian was a great photographer for our holiday party - super professional, took great pictures, and got us edited and complete photos in record time. I'd recommend him to anyone, we're super happy with him.
Hired as: Photographer
Ian Chin Photography
Thanks SO MUCH for the kind words Ryan! It was great meeting you and working with you and your team at your company holiday party. It seems the party was a success with the décor (step and repeat logo backdrop) and entertainment. Hopefully we will get to work together again in the coming year :)
Arlene N.
August 29, 2017Great photographer
I am very happy that we used Ian as our photographer at our son's wedding reception. Ian is very easy to work with and the quality of his photos is excellent. He's already spent a lot of time going through the gallery with me and instant-photo-shopping several photos. I highly recommend him!
Hired as: Photographer
Russell B.
August 21, 2022Great job
Ian was super friendly and worked diligently to ensure we got all the pics we wanted for the event 👍
Hired as: Wedding Photographer
Deb P.
March 16, 2018Concord Store Grand Opening
Ian did a great job! Great pictures and provided them in a very timely manner.
I will hire him for another event.
Hired as: Photographer
Beni S.
May 9, 2017Excellent
From first contact to final product, I had an excellent experience with Ian. I am grateful that Ian came to photograph our daughter's four year old birthday party. He beautifully captured many lovely moments and created some of my favorite portraits of our friends and family. He is a consummate professional and artist. I would love to work with him again in the future.
Hired as: Photographer
Booking information
Price range: $350 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 480 minutes
About
Hello!
My name is Ian, 33, and I've been shooting since 15, professionally for 6.5 years! I absolutely love the art of photography, which is why I shoot most anything - Weddings, Events, Couples, Families, Sports, and Boudoir.
Born and raised in SF, I am available all across the Bay Area, and beyond!
I pride myself in my desire to be the best, or at the very least give my best to every gig. My late Papa first introduced me to photography many years ago, and it helps me reconnect to my early days of learning, and the support and love he showed me while I developed the craft...so it's not just a job for me, it's a passion, formed from love. Hopefully, I get to share that love with you...
My style for couples and weddings specifically is creativity and uniqueness above pretty and clean. Yes, I shoot pretty, but I pride myself in giving you images that you cannot see with your eyes, utilizing various forms of lighting, angles, and composition.
I've trained with the world's best in the wedding industry (Chrisman Studios) and in the lighting industry (Playboy) to always challenge myself to become a better photographer, not settling for complacency, in order to give my Clients the best they deserve.
I shoot large corporate VIP events and small intimate events alike, so please reach out to me for your next gig and allow me to share my passion with you!
Additional booking notes
Camera Gear:
Canon 5D mark III
Lenses:
85L f1.2
135L f(phone number hidden)L f2.8
35mm f1.4
16-35mm f4
Lighting Equipment:
580 EX II speedlight
550 EX II speedlight
Calumet Travelite 750r strobe
Softbox, Beauty Dish, Snoot, Ringflash, and Striplight modifiers
Flowlight
Multiple backdrops
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2023
07
Thursday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:00pm - 2:30am (Fri)
•
San Francisco, CA
June 2023
23
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
November 2022
23
Wednesday
Reunion
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Menlo Park, CA
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Carmel By The Sea, CA
August 2022
14
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Pacifica, CA
July 2021
10
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Napa, CA
June 2021
25
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
January 2021
22
Friday
Wedding Engagement
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
November 2020
06
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Hillsborough, CA
01
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 2:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
January 2020
14
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
December 2019
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
June 2019
10
Monday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Yountville, CA
January 2019
02
Wednesday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
November 2018
28
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
February 2018
24
Saturday
Grand Opening
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Concord, CA
December 2017
06
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
02
Saturday
Surprise
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
November 2017
21
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
October 2017
17
Tuesday
Convention/Trade Show
9:00am - 5:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
August 2017
19
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Stanford, CA
April 2017
29
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Santa Clara, CA
21
Friday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fremont, CA
December 2016
15
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Diablo, CA
August 2016
27
Saturday
Birthday (Child)
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Mountain View, CA
April 2016
24
Sunday
Birthday (Adult)
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Alameda, CA
January 2016
23
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
San Francisco, CA
11
Monday
Reunion
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
San Francisco, CA
February 2015
20
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Menlo Park, CA