san Francisco Bay Area Wedding & portrait Photographer
I guide you through the day so you don't manage it. No running around for a shot list. No wondering if we got the moment. You show up, be present, and I handle the rest — the timeline, the formals, the people shots, and all the in-between.
If that sounds like what you need, let's talk.
You show up and be present.
Years from now
you'll still have this day.
Not just as memory. As proof. Images so honest, so true to the moment, that you can open your gallery and go right back. Back to the room. Back to the people. Back to the version of yourself you were on that day
I'm a wedding photographer with 16 years behind the camera, based in the Bay Area. I left corporate to pursue this work full-time because my faith taught me to see people the way God does—full of light, worthy, beautiful beyond measure. A tornado destroyed my family's home and all our photo albums when I was younger. That loss taught me something that changed everything: photographs aren't decoration. They're evidence. Proof that you lived, that you loved, that you mattered. I guide couples through their day with confidence and intention, capturing not just how you look, but who you actually are in the moments that matter most. So years from now, you'll have these images—not just to remember, but as proof. If you want to know more about my approach and what drives this work, I'd love for you to read more.
- Marilynn & Phil
Vinh guided us through every moment with so much ease—he knew exactly how to position us, what angles worked. We didn't have to worry about looking awkward or trying too hard. We just trusted him. Looking at our photos now, we look incredible, but it feels real. That's what good direction does.
"We look our best because he knew how to make that happen."
- Karen & Thomas
Looking at Vinh's photos now, I see moments I didn't even know existed—the quiet ones, the real ones. There's this photo of me and my dad walking down the aisle where I can actually see how proud he was. I was too in my head to notice it in the moment, but now every time I look at that image, I feel what he felt. That's the magic of what Vinh does. He wasn't trying to make it look a certain way. He just captured what was actually there."
“I don't think I realized how much I'd miss while it was happening.”
-Claire & Trevor
That sounds simple, but it changed everything about our wedding day. I didn't have to worry whether someone would catch our first kiss or the important moments. I could just live them. And because Vinh was there paying attention while we were completely real, now I get to see our day exactly as it felt. He didn't just photograph our wedding—he freed us to actually experience it.
"We trusted Vinh completely. So I could just be fully present."
Packages are customized to meet your needs
Alongside your digital images — available to you via a custom online portal — my clients work alongside me and my team to carefully select heirloom keepsakes to last generations to come. From albums to prints, our goal is for your images to be passed down, and last a lifetime.
digital and heirloom galleries
Working with a limited, selected number of clients a year allows for a personal and approachable experience. I believe in kind-hearted communication, openness with expression, and approachability with your vision and values. This means getting to know my clients on a personal level.
kind-hearted and approachable
Your wedding weekend is custom tailored — so is our photography experience. We don't have packages for you to choose from, but rather, we get to know you and your need first. Then, based on what you share with us, we craft a unique and custom proposal for you to review.
Custom tailored to fit your needs
The
Experience
Refined wedding films that preserve the emotion, movement, and atmosphere of your day — captured with the same intentional approach as your photography.
CINEMATOGRAPHY
Featured moments
Timeless Vows by the Sea
Historic Sonoma charm meets modern elegance
Palisades Tahoe
HOTEL HYATT ZIVA, CABO
sonoma, california
Alpine meadows
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- Ilya & Stacy
We looked at a lot of photographers. Vinh's portfolio stood out because his photos looked real, not overdone. After our wedding, we understood why. He knew exactly what he was doing.
“Our experience was easy and full of joy — Vinh captured us in a way that felt natural and true to who we are.”
- Juan & Venus
He made it feel effortless — his calm presence, attention to detail, and ability to understand what mattered most gave us complete peace of mind. On our wedding day, he captured not only the beauty of the details, but the emotions in the smaller moments as well.
“You won’t find someone who cares as deeply as Vinh — he’s a true artist and storyteller.”
their
Experience
- Lily & Jonathan, 2025 Couple — California
"I was stressed about everything going wrong. Vinh took over completely. He knew the timeline better than we did, directed us through formals without making it awkward, and we never had to think about what came next. That made the whole day better."
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