I found Henry Chen Photography through a friend of a friend and through certain wedding websites. I was very impressed by the lighting and the composition of his work. The pictures he took of other peoople were so beautiful so I decided to hire him for our engagement session in SoCal. We are originally from Northern California, but we wanted to take photos in Socal because that was a place nearest and dearest to our hearts when we were dating. When it came to contacting Henry, he was very prompt and reliable. He was quick to respond and very kind in everything he wrote. He was very accommodating and friendly on the phone. I loved how he took charge and showed us how to model for these photos. He was very easy to talk to and a joy to work with. After it was over, he was also so nice to not charge us overtime because our session ran a little over time. The biggest surprise I got was that he had worked on the photos the same night and had about ten photos up and ready for us to see on his blog. I was amazed by the quick turnaround. When I saw the pictures, I was so happy and overwhelmed by how lovely they were. I was so impressed by his work that I immediately booked him for our wedding in Aug. 2012 after we set a date. He was willing to customize the package and work with our budget. I could have picked a photographer from Northern California, but I was willing to shell out some extra money just to have him there for our wedding. He books up very early so you should book him at least a year in advance. I believe that Henry is a genius at what he does and he's still so young. He has a fresh, modern style and I can't wait until he captures our special day! read more

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My husband and I are extremely happy to have chosen Henry to capture the highlights of our small, but intimate celebration. Aevitas Weddings was actually the most expensive vendor we had booked for our little wedding--and to us, he was worth every dime we paid for! Henry was extremely professional throughout the entire time, and it was clear how hard he worked both as a professional photographer and as a wedding vendor to ensure that we were as comfortable and stress-free on our happy day as possible. Most people had even come up to me after our event, commenting on how lovely he was, and how much they were looking forward to the end products after seeing how skillfully he directed and organized people for shots, photos, candids, and even the spontaneous request or two. When we finally got all of our images from him on his website, no words can describe how blown away we and our families and friends were by how beautifully they turned out. Photography is sadly one thing that people overlook when planning for a wedding. In the process of choosing vendors, many of my own friends and family had even suggested that I find a cheaper alternative, or rely on someone in the party to take the photos instead. After both the fun, stress-free experience that Henry had provided, as well as receiving such wonderful photos, I can safely say that going with a professional like Aevitas Weddings was the right choice for us. I'll happily recommend Henry to anyone who wants to have a good experience and to have beautiful keepsakes that they can treasure for years to come. read more

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Aevitas Weddings (Henry Chen) was the first vendor we booked after locking down our wedding venue. My husband, Ronnie, and I planned our Southern California wedding from New York and Henry went above and beyond to assure that we could be comfortable and confident in our choice in him as our wedding photographer. Communication with Henry was as effortless as could be - he even went so far as to ask if there is any way he could help or offer advice when it came to other aspects of the planning process! His presence in his e-mails was friendly and professional off-the-bat, asking more about us, how my husband and I met, etc. Closer to our wedding date, we set up a video call where Henry made sure to learn of any specific shots we wanted, any particular family dynamics he should be made aware of, and the like. It made working with him on our big day all the more comfortable and stress-free. Throughout the wedding itself, Henry and his assistant, Travis, were exceptional. The finished photo products were proof that my husband and I had made the right choice in choosing Henry and Aevitas Weddings to capture our most beautiful, important moments from our big day. I would recommend Henry to anyone looking for stunning, timeless pictures that you can love and cherish for a lifetime. read more

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Henry and his team did all the photography for our wedding and I can honestly say that they are WONDERFUL. Extremely professional and maintain laser focus on delivering your wedding photos regardless of what other chaos may lurk in the background. Henry made an effort to try and get to know my husband and me before the wedding (we lived across the country so this took place via video calls) so he got a good grasp of how we interact. He also took care to learn about our families and different dynamics. We appreciate all the care he took into capturing special moments AND oftentimes, corralling us along as needed. It was actually really handy! read more

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Henry shot our engagement pictures and our wedding and it was one of the best decisions my wife and I made. From the very first day, Henry displayed excellent communication and professionalism, as he immediately makes you feel that everything is under control and he will guide you through. He responds to emails very quickly (within 1 hour) and is very patient and attentive. Henry is really easy to work with and is on top of everything. He went the extra mile to make sure our wedding was amazing.. from setting up meetings to arriving early and staying as late as we needed him to. He was very helpful and provided us with tips that would allow us to stay organized and on schedule. Henry is also very friendly and memorizes your family members' names making it easy for him to get the family ready which helps stay on schedule. I would recommend the engagement shoot as we felt it helped during the wedding as we felt comfortable with Henry and understood the timing of the photograph sequences. The photos came out phenomenal and we have tons of excellent pictures. Henry truly has an eye for photography and is very passionate. His photography is vibrant, artistic, and captures the best candid moments. My wife and I have been and will continue to highly recommend Henry to anyone in need of a photographer. Thank you so much Henry! read more

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Future brides, one of the most important pieces of advice I can offer you as you plan your dream day is make sure that you love your photographer as much as you love your dress. I promise you're on track to do just that after you finish reading all of these FIVE STAR reviews and book Aevitas Weddings. From our first email exchange to the big day itself, Henry was responsive, friendly, helpful, organized, attentive, and kind. He truly cares about his clients, and it shows -- I mean, he knew all of our parents by name! But his work truly speaks for itself. We could not be happier with our wedding photos. From the portraits to the candid moments, Henry captured every moment with both detail and whimsy. Thank you, Henry! read more

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Photography was incredibly important to my fiance (now husband!) and me. We searched through 85+ photographers in the Los Angeles area and Henry's work was definitely the best we saw for a few reasons: (1) He does an incredible job truly capturing the moments as they come, candidly and perfectly. (2) The COLORS in his images are phenomenal. (3) His creativity is unmatched by other photographers. (4) He's SO STINKIN' NICE!!! Seriously, send him an e-mail and you will see immediately that he is one of the most dedicated, kind, sincere photographers out there which really makes a difference when you're working with him on your wedding day and before. We ended up using Henry for our engagement photo session at Disneyland, our wedding, and a family portrait session a few days before the wedding. Henry pulled off all three with ease. We felt he was so easy to work with and was as excited about taking the photos as we were to have them taken! We also had the chance to meet some other couples who had worked with Henry, and not a single person has negative things to say about him. He can really do some incredible things with a camera and has all of the best equipment to make sure he is literally doing the best he can. It's also nice to see how much he genuinely loves photography, particularly weddings. Visit his blog and you'll see how into his job he is. I don't think he sleeps very much... ;] We are so lucky to have found the best photographer and an amazing friend in Henry Chen. Hire him!!! He can do ANYTHING. read more

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Henry really impressed us before the wedding with his portfolio and then blew us away when we saw our wedding photos. He really made our special day even more memorable. Him and his colleague did a gerat job capturing the key moments of our day and throughout the night without any complications! I highly recommend Henry Chen Photography to all of my friends and family. His photos are different from other photographers who stick to a format of the traditional poses and shots. Henry has a good eye and snaps the shots that you will cherish forever. I LOVE MY WEDDING PHOTOS! Thank you again for all your hard work! read more

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When planning our wedding, the photographer was the only expense we didn't want to skimp on as we knew it was the way we were going to remember our special day. We looked at hundreds of portfolios and talked to more than ten photographers. The search stopped when we talked to Henry. First, we looked at his portfolio. His style was very unique. He is what's called a photojournalist, which means he is quick at capturing the moments as they happen and his photos were a recreation of the wedding as if it were from the eyes of one of the guests. It was like being there. Then in our first conversation, we noticed that his mission was getting to know us and what we wanted so he could give it to us. The results were amazing: He captured moments that we missed, and all with amazing colors and angles. They are intimate without being invasive; artistic without being eccentric; romantic without being tacky. And because he is very creative, our photos have a modern touch that reflect who we are as a couple. Exactly the way we wanted to remember our wedding! Henry was extremely flexible and he made the whole process, before, during and after, very smooth. Everybody in the wedding loved him. He is nice and he knows so much about different types of wedding that he was our guide during ours. My husband kept asking him "OK Henry, we did the dance. Now what?" We had our engagement session, our wedding session and then a post wedding session with him and we were extremely happy. I recommend Henry and will work with him again any time! read more

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It's been a fun ride with Mr. Henry Chen!! Our initial interview with Henry was at the end of January and from that first meeting we knew he was our man - I think we pretty much signed our contract and locked him up the next day. Planning a wedding can be a busy and tiring process, so it is extremely important to lock down your major items - venue, food, photographer, make up, dj etc. With Henry as our photographer he was professional, attentive, and EXTREMELY ORGANIZED!! My wife (then fiance) and I never had to worry about Henry. If we ever had a question - we would simply e-mail or give him a ring. Henry would pretty much always reply to us immediately or within the hour - pretty amazing for someone as busy as him. We had our engagement session and our wedding photographed by Henry in his photo-journalistic style. Who needs a wedding videographer when you have Henry Chen at the helm. My wife and I were very happy with our photos and can't wait to get started in making our wedding album. I would not hesitate to recommend Henry to any of my family or friends who are in search of a photographer for family pics, weddings, engagements, parties etc. If you are looking for a great photographer then give Henry a call - visit his office and go through a meeting with him and you will understand why he's deserving of 5 stars!! read more

We were very happy to have Henry capture our wedding day. First of all, we chose him because we loved the style of his shots in his sample photos. We describe them as rich and real. Henry was a pleasure to work with. From our initial phone conversation with him, he made us feel very comfortable. We could tell he was a professional and very detail-oriented. He was very responsive over email and took the time to make sure our questions and concerns were addressed. Because you'll be spending a significant portion of your wedding day with your photographer, it's important to have a carefully-planned timeline and shot list. We were glad to meet with Henry in person to go over these items. One question he may ask is whether you want to do night shots - where you basically step out sometime during your reception to take portrait shots of just you two. We decided to do the night shots, but we've wondered if we should've spent that time mingling with our guests and partying on the dance floor. It's a trade off and just something for every couple to consider - more couple portraits vs. more pictures & time with guests. The pricing is the same either way. Henry was a maestro during the day of our wedding, smoothly directing people and poses quickly from one shot to the next. Of course if there's a particular shot or location you'd like to try, he's willing to work with your ideas. He set up our first look, and it was a magical moment that my wife and I will remember for the rest of our lives. We got all of our final images from Henry on his website in a very reasonable amount of time after the wedding. We must have gone through them a dozen times, and we're really happy with the results. If you're looking for professionals who are take meticulous care in their approach, we can't recommend Henry and his team at Aevitas Weddings enough. read more

Our search for the perfect photographer began with a list of companies provided to us by our wedding planner. We chose to work with Henry Chen at Aevitas Weddings because his style was the best fit for the vibe we were aiming for, and we couldn't have been more pleased with our decision. Henry was absolutely perfect from start to finish and completely surpassed our expectations. He understood that we wanted to eschew many conventional aspects of weddings but that ultimately, we still wanted to have a wedding. He also had extremely informative guides detailing exactly what we needed to do at each step and how we can ensure we are prepared, whether it was for the engagement photo session or for actual wedding day. Henry is also one of the most patient and truly kind individuals we have worked with - he constantly reassured us when we felt overwhelmed and stressed out by our schedule, and he made a tremendous effort to keep us at ease when there were a multitude of things going on at the same time. He also was just an awesome and pleasant person to hang around - he has mastered the art of arranging and taking our photos while still taking the time to have meaningful conversations and get to know our family, wedding party and friends. One of the challenges that Henry handled with ease was incorporating our 90-pound German Shepherd Dog, Toffee, into both the engagement photo session and wedding day photos. Henry did a phenomenal job setting up the photos with Toffee, and it was not an easy task to get her to sit still and to look at the camera. Henry had to call her name constantly and try to get her attention, but his hard work paid off because he took some absolutely beautiful photos of her. For our engagement photo shoot, Henry had helped us come up with a detailed itinerary for three different locations. A few days before the shoot, we suddenly had a change of heart and decided that we wanted to change up two of the locations - when we finally decided on which locations we wanted, it was already the day before the shoot. We wrote an apologetic email to Henry asking if it would be okay if we changed up some of the locations - not only was Henry very flexible and supportive, he also drove out to those locations on his own to scout them out the morning of the shoot. Our favorite photos from the shoot ended up being at a location (abandoned railroad tracks in South Los Angeles) that we found spontaneously because an accident had occurred where we were originally planning to shoot and we couldn't access the area. But all of this is a testament to Henry's professionalism and skill as a photographer in that he can both roll with the punches and help us come up with creative poses that fit the surroundings of the area. More nerve-wracking than the actual wedding day was all of the preparation leading up to the day. But Henry kept us on track by having us fill out a lengthy questionnaire that he then reviewed with us in detail for about an hour. The questionnaire and interview turned out to be pivotal tools for Henry to utilize in creating our final minute-by-minute schedule for wedding day. Then on the actual wedding day, we had rented a small apartment to get ready in; Henry fully utilized the space and also did a great job keeping the bridal party and groomsmen separated as much as possible. He was also especially accommodating because we didn't have a cocktail reception at our wedding, and so it was tremendously difficult to have to squeeze in photos with extended family members; we ended up having 20 different groups of family members and Henry handled the entire process so efficiently. During the actual wedding, Henry and his assistant were always nearby, ready to snap photos of us and our guests. He also worked extremely well with our videographer, making sure to ask our videographer if he had enough space to get the shots that he needed. Lastly, we were beyond impressed by how quickly Henry presented our photos to us. Within two weeks of the wedding, Henry had published a sneak peek on his blog, with a detailed write-up of the entire day's events. We are so thrilled with how seriously Henry takes his job, knowing that he is a crucial part of our special day and all of the months of preparation leading up to the wedding. He kept us at ease in the midst of all the stress, made sure we were running on schedule, and most of all helped us enjoy the day as much as possible because we knew we didn't have to worry about our photos looking amazing. We definitely recommend Henry and Aevitas Weddings if you are looking for a truly amazing photographer who will also make your wedding experience as stress-free and fun as it can be. read more

Where do I start? Henry goes way above what my wife and I expected! When we hired Henry as our photographer we simply thought that was it. Having someone come to your e-shoot and wedding to take photos. He actually in a way helped guide us in coordinating our wedding (we had no coordinator btw). He had scheduled meetings and video conference calls to get to know us and to see where we were at with the wedding planning. His continued contact throughout the process made us stay on course with getting things done. I bring this up because it's a given from the other reviews that Henry's an amazing photographer so I wanted to give another view on him as well. He goes out of his way to help you with everything about the wedding (not only photography). Here's one thing that stuck to my mind. He had a very important event in his life occurring around our wedding day. He told me he has never missed an event he was hired for and did not plan to do that with us. He's not only an awesome photographer but person in general! Cliff notes: -Amazing photographer -Great personality -Professional -Always on time -Great insight on your wedding in general He comes highly recommended. Side note : Sometimes his wife assists him and she's great as well! =P read more

Henry covered our wedding and he was incredible! His team and him did an amazing job covering every memorable moment even the ones we didn't want lol (I was putting makeup powered on my husbands face and there he was lol taking pictures He is EVERYWHERE). With his pictures we came out looking beautiful. You never really know how your eyes and face glow during your wedding but henry definitely captured that expression. The way you look at your partner with those eyes and the way your dad looks at you for the first time dressed as a bride. The moment when your parents are giving you away etc... If you want a photographer that not only becomes a friend to you but understands and captures those moments that not even you knew you would have, Henry is the photographer for your wedding read more

My husband and I had the pleasure of having Henry as our photographer for our wedding.. and let me tell you how AMAZING he is at what he does. We found him through the work he did for our cousins wedding a couple years ago, and after seeing how beautiful their wedding photos were, we knew we had to have him for our special day. Thank God we did because not only were our wedding photos absolutely beautiful, Henry was also able to really become a helping hand for me during my wedding. While working with Henry, he sent us a questionnaire as a way to get to know us better, which I really appreciated. It made our E-Session fun, knowing that he knew what we were about and what we wanted. For our wedding he also wanted to know who's who. And I can tell he really went through it because he was able to talk to my bridesmaids easily by knowing each and everyone's names. Being a bride who didn't have a wedding planner, I knew I had my work cut out for me. But Henry came right on time to our hotel, help me, my bridesmaids, my future husband, and his groomsmen, prepare for the big day. He was so professional in how he wanted certain photos to be taken and was also calm when we would get too excited and a bit rowdy. Henry went above and beyond to help me calm my nerves when the weather turned into a chaotic rainy thunderstorm in 90 degree heat. He reassured me that I looked phenomenal and that a little rain will not hurt what today has been planned for. Sure enough, he was right and everything was good. During the wedding, Henry made it a priority to help me look my best and was very careful of not ruining my wedding dress. He helped me carry my veil and dress, whenever we wanted to shoot at a different location. And was extremely understanding when I wanted to take a break and start again. I can't tell you how much of a big part Henry was during our special day. He went above and beyond to make sure our expectations were met and then some. The schedule he drafted and the timely manner he delivered things were excellent. The level of professionalism that Henry provided is something that not too many people can possess. Out of all of our vendors, Henry was the one that stood out the most. We're so glad that we chose him and we're so grateful for his hard work and his amazing talent. THANKS AGAIN HENRY!! read more

This review goes beyond the work produced by Aevitasweddings because Henry (owner and lead photographer) himself goes FAR beyond simply providing photographic work for his clients. From the moment we contacted Aevitasweddings, I could immediately tell that Henry was a professional that genuinely wanted to provide a topnotch client-relationship experience. He was worked with us on our "vision" of our wedding and answered our endless stream of questions that arose as we navigated the wedding planning process. When the lines start to blur between client and friend, as we felt with Henry, you know you've found a truly remarkable professional. Aevitasweddings is the quintessential model that all other wedding photographers should strive to become. As you can see from his sample work, Henry is a true talent and a gem in both the LA market and US national market. His photos are among the highest quality and we felt that he truly captured the sea of emotions that filled our joyous day. At the end of it all, Henry delivered on everything we discussed in terms of look and vision, and we now have many beautiful photos to enrich our memory of our big day. But Henry's awesomeness doesn't stop there. We've never done a photoshoot in the past and was little nervous about small things like where to put my hands, how to smile etc. Henry took care of it all, giving easy to understand instruction that made us feel at ease and allowed us to have fun with it all. The same was true for our parents, who felt that Henry was an absolute joy to work with. Further, Henry's deep understanding of planning, timing and coordination on the day of the wedding was absolutely critical to our day being a success. He thought of everything under the sun. In the weeks leading up to the wedding, we worked closely with Henry to review our schedule and he made suggestions which we hadn't even thought about, and avoided a few hiccups because of his foresight. If you are hesitating about Aevitasweddings, stop, and contact Henry right now. You will be so glad you did! read more

My husband and I had Henry as our photographer for our engagement session as well as our wedding day. Henry is very personable and makes a real effort in getting to know you in order to retell your story through his photos. My husband and I feel rather awkward when it comes to taking professional photos but Henry made it so easy and comfortable - guiding and encouraging us throughout the engagement session. Prior to our wedding day, Henry requested that we complete a questionnaire in order to understand our timeline, priorities and expectations. For example, if we prefer to take more portrait photos after the ceremony or rather spend the time mingling with our guests during cocktail hour. I was very pleased to receive so many photos of my guests as I had requested from our meeting. I would say his photo style is vivid - the colors really pop - high definition, crisp and clean. I had chosen a spot at my venue where I wanted to do the first look, but Henry explained that the lighting at that time of the day would be too harsh. He chose a different spot for the first look but saved the spot I had chosen for later in the day to do our after-ceremony portrait photos. Henry was mindful of our timeline and we never fell behind schedule. His second photographer, Jeremiah, was also amazing and detail-oriented. For example, when taking portrait photos of our groomsmen, he made sure they removed their cellphones from their pockets so that they won't show up in the photos. I have to say that out of all our vendors, Henry was the most hardworking person on our wedding day. As with any wedding, not everything goes according to plan, but Henry took it all in stride. His patience, enthusiasm and energy were 100% from start to finish. We also truly appreciate how well he worked with our other vendors. He was conscious of sharing space and time with our videographers, constantly thanked our day-of-coordinator and her assistant for helping throughout the portrait sessions, and shared his photos of the reception set-up and food with our caterer. Our engagement photos were ready within 2 weeks. Our wedding day slideshow was available within 2 weeks and our full wedding gallery was ready within a month (less than 30 days to be exact!). His rates are reasonable and he was flexible when it came to working within our budget. He had the most thorough and transparent contract out of our all vendors. We were so lucky to have Henry and Jeremiah as our wedding day photographers and we highly recommend Aevitas Weddings! read more

A little over due for writing an update, but I received all my photos back from the wedding and they are GORGEOUS. I was thrilled with seeing them all and it was SUCH a nice surprise seeing how many groomsmen photos there were! Henry spent his entire day following me around, so I knew what to expect on my end, but the men left for a few hours and i loved seeing the pictures that were taken! Lots of personality and it all looks so good. To this day, I am still spreading the word about Henry to my friends who are soon to be married as well. If you are unsure about whether or not to book him, my last (many) words to you is this: 1. His time management is ON POINT. It was a great relief (even months after) realizing that time management just was not an issue for us. 2. GREAT turn around time for photos. You get your stuff on time - if not earlier 3. Follow him on IG. at least. So you know where the bar is set at and what it should be. Familiarize yourself with excellent, quality photos. Thank you so much Henry! We really will be keeping your contact in our Rolodex !! read more

My (now) husband and I found Henry through Yelp reviews when we first got engaged over a year ago. We live in Phoenix, AZ but wanted our engagement shoot in Southern California. SO needless to say, most of our discussion was a lot of back and forth mailed and I have to say, Henry made it EXTREMELY easy throughout our email conversations to arrange our engagement shoot and figure out details of how we were going to get it done! His friendly nature while maintaining professionalism made us feel super comfortable in his presence. We loved those moments captured by Henry so much - we knew we had made the best choice possible and a sense of relief that we now had a photographer for our wedding day as well. For our wedding day, I loved that Henry was very detail oriented in that we had a solid timeline written out which helped keeping things running smoothly on the day of the wedding. Through his pictures, we are able to live through that day over and over again because of all the details and portraits and the natural emotions that Henry was able to capture for us. I can't thank you enough Henry!! We couldn't have asked for more or better :) read more

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We were lucky to have Henry as our photographer, I have nothing but great things to say about him. From our initial interactions through email, he was always super quick to respond with any questions we had. You can tell that he really cares about his clients and takes the time to get to know each couple. Based on his work from his website and his attention to detail, I knew he was the right photographer for us. We booked him about 9 months before our wedding, but he is so organized and followed up with us throughout or wedding planning. It was really helpful when he had us fill out a questionnaire in regards to our wedding timeline to make sure we allotted enough time for all the important moments and photos. This was followed up with a video conference to fine-tune the schedule a month before our wedding. Every correspondence I've had with Henry was always met with enthusiasm and detail, he never wavered with his professionalism and responsiveness. Come the day of the wedding, Henry and the second photographer, Jeremiah showed up early and started working right away. Makeup took a little longer than expected so we were running a bit behind, but Henry was so patient and was able to get us back on schedule and still capture all the important photos. He was also so great with directing us the whole day on how to pose, where to stand, where to look, and even noticed little things like having the moms' corsages on the proper wrist so it shows in the photos. Realized how physically demanding it is being a wedding photographer, Henry and Jeremiah were on their feet the whole day, having to kneel down or reach up for certain shots, and even moved furniture around to accommodate us. Our wedding day, like most, was a whirlwind. The day flew by so fast it was hard to remember everything so it was nice to receive our sneak peek photos in a form of a blog 2 weeks after our wedding. Henry captured our wedding day so well, not only do his photos tell the story, but it's like he remembered our wedding better than we did! We received the full online gallery of all our photos a week after that and couldn't be happier. The photos truly captured our wedding and were so beautiful and timeless. Photos are one of the most important mementos for a wedding so I wanted them to help me remember my special day and I think Henry completely nailed it. I highly recommend Henry as a wedding photographer if you're looking for someone who can not only give you quality timeless photos, but photos that will also capture those special moments on your wedding day. read more

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If you are in the search for the perfect wedding photographer...stop here! Henry and his team are amazing. From the day we decided to go with Henry, he was a pleasure to work with. He was amazing to work with at our engagement shoot in Joshua Tree National Park in 2017, and he did an incredible job on our wedding day in August of this year. His skills with the camera are one thing, but his planning and communication were beyond amazing. The angels, colors and shades of his photos are incredible. Henry is extremely easy to work with. He comes prepared and is so friendly to work with. On our wedding day, he made things so easy for us! The one thing that we loved about working with Henry and the Aevitas team, was that Henry is passionate about what he does. From the day you meet him, you really get a sense of his passion and commitment to making sure you get photos you love, and an experience worth treasuring forever. Without a doubt, we would recommend Henry to anyone looking for their next wedding photographer! The quality of work is beyond amazing. Thanks Henry and Aevitas Weddings! read more

We worked with Henry this past fall for our wedding. We had contacted shortly prior, and knowing that we were pressed with time, Henry accepted! He made the whole process so smooth and easy - from engagement pictures to our tea ceremony and wedding, Henry not only took amazing photos, but helped with the flow of events!! He was very patient with our many friends and families pushing for more and more photos... thank you Henry! Very professional and dependable. Overall, great guy doing what he loves! Thanks again, Henry! read more

Henry did our engagement photos a couple months ago and it was an absolutely amazing experience! We arranged for a Skype call before making an official contract, we immediately felt connected (especially after finding out me and his wife share the same name ha!) and decided to go with him. We live outside of the States so our main channel of communication was email, but Henry was very responsive and never missed any of our questions. Since we travelled far for our photoshoot we wanted to do a bit more locations (5-6 vs. the usual 2-3) and Henry was super accommodating, tried his best to fit everything into the schedule and also planned the rundown for the day. Everything turned out well on the day and we had so much fun! You do not have to worry about not knowing how to pose for your photos, as Henry is very specific in giving instructions on where to stand, how to pose or what you should do. We got our photos in just two weeks after the shoot and they were fantastic!! Exactly what I was looking for - natural, sharp with many interesting perspectives and background. Nicest photos I've ever had in my life :) They came in the form of an online interactive photo album which has a sleek design, you can even share them with your friends and guests! Overall we highly recommend Henry as a photographer, 'cause he does more than just being a photographer! Too bad that we are not getting married in LA, otherwise I would very much love to have him as our wedding photographer as well!! read more

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I can't thank Henry enough for shooting our wedding in India. We had an incredible time. He was really accommodating to our schedules. With a lot of things changing last minute and a large number of guests it must have been difficult for him to capture our pictures. But, he did a splendid job!! All my friends still rave about how great the pictures looked. I am so happy with how everything worked out. I would highly recommend Henry!! He is really hardworking and amazing photographer :) read more

Henry is truly talented, amazing and professional photographer. My husband, Mark, and I absolutely love everything about him and his beautiful photos he captured during our engagement and wedding! When we'd met at our first meeting , we totally connected (like seeing an old friend) and so we booked him immediately because our hearts knew he was the one... then our story began from that day on. From our engagement photos to our last moment of our " happily ever after", and sharing our lives in between our big events, words cannot express for such blessing experience with Henry. He is extremely skillful, passionate, prompt, detail oriented and diligent hence we can see his qualities through his kodak moments pictures. He also creates stories through his personal comments and artistic touch. We can truly re-live our very special events of our lives through his beautiful photo pieces because he really knows when and how to capture unforgettable, and crucial moments. We are truly blessed for him, grateful for his gift who made our wedding so personable, lovely, and beautiful so thank you (and your team) for being a part of our "happily ever after" and for an opportunity to be part of such momentous experience. read more

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Aevitas Weddings!!! Simply the best in the business! Henry embodies everything you hope to find in an amazing photographer and person, truly understanding and professional, always kind to our vision. He is worth every penny and so much more! From the first email we exchanged, he was very knowledgeable, quick to respond to any and all of my questions. He made us not only feel at ease but welcomed and comfortable working with him. He doesn't just snap away pictures, he genuinely wants to get to know you. He takes amazing notes and remembers everyone's names. He shows up prepared and happy to be there. This makes a world of difference. So many people we know complimented our engagement pictures, and especially for our wedding day. He blended perfectly in the background to capture candid moments. We can not recommend Henry enough! He is extremely talented, humble and very kind! We loved ALL our pictures he captured, I cried reliving our day, because you see the love and emotion in our pictures, we couldn't have asked for any more. Henry you are by far the epitome of what the best photographer is!!! Anyone lucky enough to book you is truly fortunate! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! Michelle and Ricardo Ybarra read more

I found Aevitas through yelp because of the rave reviews. Now, many months after choosing him, getting my engagement and wedding photographed by Henry and his team, I simply can't say enough about how great our experience was with him. He's friendly, on-time, and SUPER hard working. We LOVE the way our photos turned out, both for our engagement shoot and for our wedding day itself. We had a tight budget and Henry was willing to work with us to figure out what our best option would be. He went the extra mile to meet up with us beforehand and learn more about us. He was super organized and provided us with proofs really quickly. And like I said, the finished product is absolutely wonderful. We would, without hesitation, pick him / Aevitas Weddings again if I had to do it all over again! read more

Aevitas Weddings is absolutely a dream come true for any couple looking to get married and wants a photographer that will treat their event like it's their own wedding. Henry and his team (Jove & JP) truly understood our family dynamic, went above and beyond to make sure we caught those intimate detail shots and truly understood what we were hoping to accomplish with memorable candids. Henry is a very detailed person who does his homework with each couple and tailors his work product for your exact needs. I know during planning it seems like you're already juggling a lot, but GIVE HIM THE TIME, you won't regret it. We had a three day multi-faith (Hindu/Catholic) and multi-cultural wedding (Indian/Mexican) wedding so let's just say planning wasn't easy and we didn't have all the answers. Having someone like Henry who is so educated and experienced when it comes to multi-cultural weddings was such a blessing. He understood the importance of certain images, and we both felt at ease knowing they wouldn't be missed in the craziness of the day. Both our parents LOVED him, our wedding planner couldn't be happier with his service and professionalism, and we are BEYOND amazed and thrilled with how the images came out, he is so generous and even stayed to capture those amazing late night drunk dancing pics (which let's face is we wouldn't have remembered without him, but they provide a lifetime of tangible memories). I literally loved each and every image he captured over the course of the three days, and my husband and I shared the entire gallery with our family and got an overwhelming number of compliments. I would recommend Aevitas Weddings to ANYONE in a heartbeat. I've already had friends and family ask for his contact info for future events. Henry, thank you again for all of your hard work during these events, and during the post process (editing, screening, etc.). I also want to thank your beautiful wife and daughter for sharing you with strangers like us. We understand that your time away from them grants couples like us a lifetime of memories to cherish and share. We are forever grateful! read more

Our experience with Henry and his team was amazing from the beginning! We first met with him at his home office where we had the opportunity to see photos and albums from over the years. It really allowed us to see his progress as a photographer which is why we were so excited to move forward and lock him in for our big day! The attached photos are from our engagement shoot which was a fantastic experience even though it was freezing outside. We went to two different locations and he had creative ideas for both. He maximized what limited sunlight we had that day and utilized additional lighting to enhance the photos. They turned out stunning! Our wedding was truly an all day event and Aevitas weddings was there to capture those special moments from start to finish. The photos turned out amazing and we can't wait for our albums to arrive! read more

Henry was the photographer for a friend's wedding and seeing how beautiful her photos turned out, I knew I had to hire Aevitas Weddings as soon as I got engaged. Henry guided us to create our day of timeline using his expertise and is very responsive to emails and questions. He spent the time to get to know us as a couple and tried to connect personally. Henry and his wife Charlene were a pleasure to work with. We are over joyed with how the photos turned out! read more

Henry is hands down amazing. Since the day we met him and saw his work, we knew we found a gem. Henry has been available, flexible and on top of everything since the day we met. He streamlined the entire process and made us feel at ease. He captured the day like no other. We received so many compliments about his work and professionalism at the wedding. He showed up early and left late to ensure he captured everything. We were thrilled to receive a sneak peak just days after the wedding and a slideshow just a couple weeks after. We received all photos within 3 weeks of the wedding (wow!!!). Thank you so much, Henry! read more

Henry, you are nothing short of amazing! After many hours of searching for the perfect photographer to capture our wedding, my husband and I decided to put our trust in Henry. We did a phone interview with him I knew we had to book him immediately. He is the nicest most genuine person and I can't be happier to have found him. His photos are absolutely beautiful and I loved that he has extensive experience photographing weddings of so many different cultures. I am from an Iranian background and he knew the meaning and significance of our culturally traditions and made sure to capture those moments for us. Henry flew in for the day to do our Engagement photos in San Francisco. We had a very fun day taking photos in multiple different locations. After seeing our engagement photos I was elated and could not wait to see pictures of our wedding. Our wedding was in Sacramento, CA on a very hot day. Henry worked tirelessly to make sure he captured the most amazing photos of us. You can truly tell that he loves what he does and wants to make the experience fun while getting the most photos time will allow. Countless wedding guest complemented him and said they have never seen such a nice and hard working photographer. Aside from his raw talent, Henry is meticulously organized. Something I personally needed. He helped redo my entire wedding timeline and I am so glad I took his advice on everything. There is now wonder why he has so many happy clients. read more

Like many others who have reviewed Henry, photography is one of the big ticket items that I wanted to "splurge" on for our wedding. Because I'm vain! Obviously! But in all sincerity, Henry is an amazing guy and a more amazing photographer. Not only is he savvy to aesthetically pleasing hot-spots, he's also really nice, sincere and friendly. This really, really helps when you aren't some top model bizness who is used to being on the shutter end of a camera. He was so good at helping us relax, have fun, and enjoy our time together....making out....for the camera. ;) So far we've done our engagement session with Henry and from the couple of shots he's shown us, I am so excited! The man is a natural, he has a great eye! Henry's fees are on the high-er end, however, not what I'd consider extravagant. It is so worth every penny for something that my grandchildren will see in the future. read more

Henry was amazing. Going into the wedding planning, I knew photography was one of my top 3 priorities. My wedding was indoors, in a very moody, low lit atmosphere, as well as outdoors at night on top of a building. I needed someone who had an eye and experience with that kind of environment, and photos that were crisp, full of color, and hit the right light notes. I had done a lot of research using the typical wedding websites, like The Knot and Wedding Wire, as well as other wedding sites offering possible candidates for our day. I was simply able to stumble upon him through other people's reviews. ***Let me note here that we were planning a "hometown destination wedding", and I didn't have the luxury of meeting any of the photographers face-to-face - but when Henry sent me a video via email with his response to my insane list of upfront questions within a few days, I knew I had found the guy to capture our wedding. We had already interviewed several people, and Henry just had this genuineness to him that was irresistible. He asked questions that were personal and intimate, which made me realize he genuinely cared not only about getting the job done right and well, but also about us, and how we were feeling. Henry was professional to the max. We did everything via email (my preferred method due to my line of work), and he made it seamless. I met him the day of, and he was so sincere and positive during the whole shebang. He was adaptable to our timeline - it had to be adjusted a couple of times - and while some of my photo requests were a little out of the box, he ran with it. He was a pleasure to work with, and I would absolutely hire him again for another large event. I got my photos a few weeks later, and they are absolutely stunning. There are some bloopers that I LOVE (and my bridesmaids, ha), so not only did he capture the importance of the day through the portraits, but also the funny, silly moments when I thought no one was looking. Highly recommend! read more

I must say... wedding photographers aren't cheap. But, we already knew that from day one. If you want good photos, that'll last you a lifetime - DON'T BE CHEAP. From the beginning, I told my (now) husband - I wanted to splurge on photography. Because at the end of the day, all you'll end up with are your photos (and memories) of course. We interviewed photographers from SF and the bay area and we felt like we didn't click with any of them. Nor did any of their work put out a WOW factor. Let me just say, it's really important you like and trust who you work with... especially since it'll be for your once in a lifetime wedding. Like my review before, I fell in love with Henry's work. His photo's have such an artistic touch to them, so after our phone meeting - I knew he was the one. We have absolutely NO regrets hiring Henry as our photographer. He did an exceptional job during our e-session. Fast forward to our wedding day, he was not only on time and ready to work - he even stayed with us past the 12 hours we had him for. That truly meant the world to us, since I know it was a really long day. (btw, please thank Charlene for being so helpful!) I must admit, I was a bit bummed at the end of the day because I felt as if we didn't have enough time for pictures. I felt so rushed so I thought the shots wouldn't be turning out that great. But little did I know... Henry posted up our photos on his blog a few days after, and we LOVED every single photo! I've gotten so many compliments on the sneak peek of our pictures and everyone has said these were the BEST wedding pictures they'd ever seen! I can't wait to see the rest of them! So... with all that said, BOOK Henry as your photographer! I'm sure his appointment book fills up very quickly! :) Again, thank you H1, H2, and Charlene for being apart of our day. You are truly amazing at what you do! Mike and I wish you the best in your future endeavors. Check out some of our wedding and esession photos on Henry's blog! http://www.henrychenphoto.com/blog/?s=ann+and+michael read more

Henry Chen is an amazingly thoughtful, friendly, organized, professional, and caring photographer for our September 2012 wedding and June 2012 engagement session in southern California. On our wedding day, he helped my family and I coordinate and execute our not-very-traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony. It was in those moments when I realized I had no idea what was expected for a tea ceremony (I have never attended a tea ceremony before my wedding day and my husband's family is Japanese). Henry helped me to stay calm and provided helpful suggestions on what I can do (not must do). I trusted that he knew what he was saying/doing so I let the rest just unfold naturally. Henry and his assistant were with us from 8am-midnight from the tea ceremony, church ceremony, luncheon, portraits session with the wedding party, cocktail hour, and reception. As per our contract, we only had him until 10pm, but he stayed 2 extra hours without added charges. For his generosity we cannot thank him enough for being with us and by our sides every step of the way. And last but certainly not least, all of Henry's photos of our wedding day are just AMAZING!!! We are so glad we did not cheap out on our wedding photography because they will be with us for a lifetime. All of our families and friends have given us rave reviews on all the photos. So without hesitation, Henry will be our photographer for many more future occasions like family portraits, etc. To sum it up, book Henry as your photographer and you will not have any regrets or worries! read more

Choosing Henry as our photographer for our special day was easily the best decision!! As any newly engaged couples know, wedding planning can get very overwhelming, very quickly. After perusing The Knot, WeddingWire, HereComesTheGuide, and Yelp, I contacted multiple photographers, and Henry from Aevitas Wedding was the first one we interviewed via FaceTime. From our first conversation, it felt like talking to an old friend. Henry asked about how my fiancé and I met, and what our vision for the wedding was, and articulately answered my long list of questions for him. We ultimately chose Aevitas Wedding because we loved the sample photo gallery, we appreciated the many years of experience, and we were blown away by Henry's attention to detail and attentiveness to our needs. Henry's organization & accessibility helped put my mind at ease. We did an engagement session, with multiple locations in Pasadena/LA area. Henry went early to our first location, only to find out that a movie was being filmed there, and we would have to improvise and go with a secondary location. By showing up early, Henry helped diffuse the situation and quickly recommended a contingency plan. It could have been a disaster, but thanks to Henry's calm & collected manner, it went so well. The photoshoot felt effortless, and Henry made my fiancé and I feel so at ease. We loved the way our engagement photos came out! On the day of the wedding, Henry and his assistants did a spectacular job with our multiple locations (getting ready - church wedding - reception), and working within our timeline. Henry even took the time to learn the names of family members, so that he was able to ask for them by name when taking group photos. I thought that was a very thoughtful and personal touch. Henry also provided a PDF of tips to help photos run smoothly on the day-of, as well as a comprehensive questionnaire to go over all the details. When there was slight schedule change at the church, Henry offered to swing by the church a week prior to our wedding to scope out the surrounding area for alternate photo-ops for our first look. Henry runs his business efficiently and provides a personal touch that we really appreciated. The full wedding photo gallery was available within a month from our wedding. There were so many gorgeous photos! We didn't provide a detailed "shot list", but Henry and his assistants were able to capture all of the big and small details of our big day. We wanted photos that captured the essence of our wedding day, and photos that looked natural and not too posed, and Henry and his team delivered just that, and more! Thank you Henry for all your hard work, and for being one of our favorite wedding vendors! You helped our day go by so smoothly and captured the memories of our "best day ever" for years to come. read more

I met Henry earlier this year and was recommended to him by someone that worked in my building. She said that if she could re-do her wedding all over again she'll hire him on the spot with no hesitations. I decided to give him a call and googled him. I found him quickly and followed his blogs. His work is just breathless. People say there aren't many people that can leave a lasting impression on you but Henry sure does. His work is gorgeous and his studio showcase his personality as well as his professionalism. He's not the cheapest out there but you get what you pay for and Henry is definitely willing to work with your budget (just remember to be reasonable). You can visit his blog and follow his works. He's the one photographer that constantly loads his blog and I love it. Some photographer's website are out dated or they are too busy to upload but Henry seems to deliver week after week. read more

Our photographer Henry was amazing in every way. I can't speak highly enough of Henry. He was so professional and courteous from the very beginning of me contacting him. He was so polite and he always communicated with us throughout the whole process until the end. He was wonderful at our wedding. All of our guests raved about how good he was. I highly recommend Henry as your photographer for his overall excellent service. Thank you Henry for your beautiful photography of our wedding and for your amazing service. read more

First off, I would just like to say that Henry Chen Photography was the best vendor we had for our entire wedding. When we started planning our wedding, we had a particular amount that we hoped to spend on photography, but when we saw Henry's work, we knew we had to hire him even if it meant spending more than we had planned on. And we're glad we did! From the first meeting, to the engagement shoot, to the wedding day-Henry delivered everything we expected and beyond! Our engagement shoot ran slightly longer than expected due to traffic and traveling from one site to another, but Henry accommodated the extra time and didn't put in any less effort at the end than he did at the beginning. He always thought of creative shots to take and seemed very invested in the finished product even while he was taking the photos. One important point that we noticed was that Henry takes time to take a perfect photo the first time around. He doesn't rely on post-production processing to perfect the image. With our engagement photos, we were able to select certain ones for complete touch ups and refinishing, but even the ones that weren't further touched up were amazing. Our wedding day, of course was even better. Henry and his team showed up before their scheduled time to make sure that they weren't late. Henry and his team were professional, polite and great to be around. They were able to capture moments that we wouldn't even have thought were important to capture on film. They have great vision. They were also able to capture all the moments that we weren't present for since we couldn't be in ten places at once. Now that we've received our final album, we can say that without a doubt, this was money well spent. Henry is truly passionate about what he does. Even though he's shot hundreds of weddings, he approaches each event with renewed enthusiasm---treating it as if it were his own big day. Every shot seemed so inspired and we appreciated all the time that Henry spent. We highly highly recommend Henry for your wedding---you will definitely not be disappointed! read more