I couldn't be happier with our wedding pictures! Nicole works very well with light and her photos come out to be very airy and romantic. She is super sweet and made us feel very comfortable thought out our engagement shoot and our wedding day. I definitely recommend taking advantage of the free engagement shoot she offers with her wedding package because I felt that on our wedding day she got a better feel for what works better for us and our photos turned out even better. She works very hard to make the shots happen but is very discrete, I don't even recall seeing her throughout the ceremony. I felt that Nicole listened to what I imagined for my wedding day and all the shots i wanted and she made them happen! I was absolutely giddy the day our wedding pictures were delivered, the packaging was so chic and her custom laser cut USB was just the perfect cherry on top. read more

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Nicole covered my august 9th wedding and she captured our day in the most magical way! She was soo professional and easy to work with and every emotion of the wedding was relived through her work. Everyione who saw our pictures said it felt like they were there and we got endless compliments on how beautiful our day was. She also offered us a great rate and worked with our budget and as if that wasn't enough she surprised us with a huge canvas size picture of me and my hubby! Anyone who chooses to work with her wont regret it she is amazing! read more

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Nicole did my August 14th wedding, and I can honestly say she was great! It was a magical day, and she was able to catch all the emotion and magic beautifully with amazing shots. She arrived early, and was incredibly professional. I can recommend her for your wedding or special event without reservation! Plus, she's just a really sweet gal, and easy to work with! Thanks Nicole for being there, and creating warm memories for us that will last a lifetime. read more

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One word to describe Nicole and our experience working with her as a photographer..."AMAZAZING!!!" That's right. I threw an extra syllable in there cuz she's worth it. She captured every moment of the engagement session and wedding day with precision and elegance. We were more than impressed with her work to say the least, from her detail shots to candid photos to formal poses. She can do your session at a local park and make it look like you're at the Garden of Versailles. Or at some back alley and make it look like you're in the streets of Italy. How is that possible you ask? I don't really know, that's how good she is. If I can give her more stars, I would. Remember, the photographer is the vendor you'll be spending the most time with, so it's imperative that you find someone that you're comfortable working with and having around all day (especially for the bride/bridesmaids who are constantly changing). Her work is on par if not better than most photographers we've seen, and her rates/packages are more than reasonable. She has no hidden fees or ancillary charges, and she's also amenable to extending the session to get the job done. What a trooper. Looking back, for the price she quoted us and the service she provided, I feel like I'm ripping her off. But it's ok because after the experience you would have made a new friend, and it's ok to take advantage of friends. LOL. Don't let her age fool you as her talent speaks for itself. She may look young and have a nonchalant demeanor during your first meet-and-greet, but from her work you can tell she's a seasoned vet. Trust me. Your family and friends would love working with her. If you want a photographer who's professional, fun, outgoing, gregarious, creative, artistic, talented, patient, accommodating, flexible, and awesome, go with Nicole. If these are not qualities you seek, I have no comment. Nicole Chow is legit. Period. On a side note, for those who feel the engagement shoot is important, consider flying her to a destination of your choice. Like I said, if she can make a park look like Versailles, I wonder what she could make Versailles look like...Just a thought. If I could do it all over again, she'd be at our honeymoon. You will thank me when you book her as your photographer! For any event! read more

Nicole was wonderful! She was great at guiding us (we are awkward in photos!) without making the pictures too posed or unnatural. Her style is beautiful- airy, dreamy and romantic. Her prices were very reasonable and was the best I found for the style we wanted. She even included a free engagement shoot, which we used as additional time for the day of our wedding. Nicole got along very well with all our other vendors and was a true team player. She worked well with our videographer and was great at being discreet when taking her photos during key moments. I've been to wedding where photographers block the guests' views and Nicole did not do that. We highly recommend Nicole! read more

Nicole is amazing! She is such a talented photographer. She did such a great job guiding us and making us comfortable in front of the camera. Both my fiancé and I enjoyed our engagement photo shoot session. On top of that, she listened to every request I had before the session n agreed to discuss w me in advance about my ideas and options. She was also patient and helpful during the photoshoot. I highly recommend her!! read more

I actually found Nicole Chow on Yelp and I'm SO happy I did! My fiancé and I planned our entire wedding from out-of-state, which was quite difficult. When I decided to book Nicole, she asked when we'd like our complimentary engagement shoot... but we weren't really going to be in California until the wedding week. EXCEPT we happened to be flying to California for a few days for a friend's wedding, and I had booked Nicole the DAY BEFORE we flew out. So when I told her we were going to be in California the next 3 days and then not again until the wedding, she made magic happen. She found the time to quickly collaborate with us to find a time and place in the next 3 days for the engagement session. She researched some pretty locations, and made herself available at the crack of dawn to meet with us. We signed all the paperwork the same day we met her, and the same day she took all of our engagement pictures. On top of all that, she is incredibly reasonably priced for the quality of photos she produces! She does not disappoint! We purchased the cheapest package which meant we only got Nicole, and no one else to help her with photos. Regardless, she was still able to capture all the shots I had hoped for and all the memorable moments of the night. She even put up with my videographers who kept getting in the way of her every shot, as well as the wedding party and families who were too excited and talkative to pay attention to the directions she was giving. But she finally grabbed everyone's attention and got the shots we needed in a very small time window. And I wasn't looking at the clock, but I'm pretty sure she even stayed past her booked time window to make sure she got some shots of us cutting the cake. She is just the most pleasant person to work with. She's VERY friendly and has a great eye for perfect photos! Thank you, Nicole!! read more

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Nicole did such an AMAZING job on our engagement photos!! She has such a keen eye for photography and was able to capture some beautiful photos all while making us feel very comfortable in front of the camera. Would definitely recommend her to others!!! read more

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Nicole was amazing! I was looking for a photographer for months until I came across Nicole and knew right there and then she was my wedding photographer. She was professional, kind and listened to all my needs. Her packages were too good to be true and fit my budget right on. She shot both my engagement and wedding photos and I was so pleased with the quality of work and those moments she captured were so special. Nicole has such a talent and an eye that will make your photos so special with the airiness and angelic touch that all her photos possess. read more

Nicole is such an incredible person and photographer, and always goes above and beyond. My husband and I would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat. We first met Nicole through a recommendation and could not be luckier or happier. We hope our recommendation will convince you to contact Nicole for any of your photography needs; you will not be disappointed. Engagement Shoot - July 2015 We were looking for a photographer for our engagement shoot who met the following qualifications: professional, friendly, responsive, understanding, organized, and detail oriented; Nicole has all of these qualities and more. The engagement shoot took a bit of time to get organized, but Nicole was very accommodating. During the engagement shoot, it RAINED (who would have thought it would rain in California in July?!), but Nicole stuck it out with us until the end. We were so thrilled that she was so committed to us because her photos turned out amazing! Check out her blog post for that day: http://nicolechow.com/engagement-dreamy-romantic-engagement-in-rosemead-and-pasadena/ Wedding - February 2016 Briefly about our all-day wedding, it included two morning/afternoon Chinese Tea Ceremonies, a late afternoon venue ceremony, and an evening venue reception, so our day continuously ran from 8:30 AM - 11:00 PM. Nicole was always so willing and patient to accommodate our needs throughout the day. We are so appreciative that she was able to capture the entire day with us without hesitation and always with a smile on her face. She also had a second shooter with her, Molly, who also proved to be an amazing photographer. Lastly, Nicole even took time to hand deliver a USB of our photos and select printed pictures, which really demonstrates her thoughtfulness and care for her clients. Check out her blog post for that day: http://nicolechow.com/downtown-los-angeles-wedding-the-legendary-park-plaza-wedding/ read more

I cannot say enough about Nicole! My sister spotted her on Facebook and she had the dreamiest photos and I knew it was the look we wanted for our wedding photos. Nicole was super responsive and we facetimed for our first meeting as we live in the Bay Area. We hit it off right away and knew she was the perfect fit. We had a great engagement shoot with Nicole and her photographs are truly beautiful. I would recommend her to any one. She is very personable, friendly and professional. I want to plan a wedding again just so she can take our photos!!! :) Thank you, Nicole for memories that will last a lifetime! read more

Nicole is the best! She is an amazing photographer and will capture your special day/event perfectly.

Nicole is a joy to work with! She is very flexible, professional, patient, easy to work with, and delivered everything ahead of schedule. My husband and I are not people who love being in front of the camera, but Nicole made us feel as comfortable as she could and was great at guiding us. If you are looking for a photographer for your wedding day or want to photo document a special moment in your life, Nicole will go above and beyond for you! read more

I had such an amazing time getting my graduation photos done with Nicole. Not only is she super sweet but she was very patient with me and made me feel really comfortable the entire time. She knew exactly what to do to make me laugh and what poses would look great for my shoot. She also chose some really amazing places at my school that were not the "typical" photo shoot spot so my photos were completely different and unique from all of my friends. I was able to get about 40 photos done in a less than an hour and a half and they were all beautifully retouched. I highly recommend Nicole Chow Photography to everyone who is looking for affordable and beautiful photos. read more

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Nicole Chow's work is absolutely amazing. She came over to do my donut shop and it was exactly the way I wanted. Her pictures came out crisp and crystal clear. She is very talented and super nice. Very friendly and approachable. I would definitely recommend her to others. read more

Nicole was our wedding day photographer last August (this review is long overdue!) I was searching online for wedding photographers and came across her website. I was immediately impressed by her portfolio and artistic style. Upon meeting Nicole, my husband and I were immediately delighted by her professionalism and warm personality. It was important for us to find a talented photographer, but also one who is down to earth, kind, love the work that they do, and can connect with people easily. In the months and weeks leading up to the wedding, Nicole was very prompt in her communication and answered all of our questions. She was also very flexible in working with our schedules and corresponded with our Day-of-Wedding Coordinator to ensure that everything would go seamlessly. On the day of the wedding, she photographed our morning traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony, bridal and groom getting ready, first look, wedding party, and the entire ceremony and reception. She made everyone feel really comfortable and at times, I didn't even realize that we were being photographed! We absolutely loved all of the wedding photos so much that it was really challenging to narrow it down for the wedding book. We definitely recommend Nicole if you're looking for a wedding photographer! read more

Nicole was so personable while covering our live painting exhibition ... Not only were the shots well thought out and clear, but her positive energy she brought to the show was very refreshing. We highly recommend Nicole Chow Photography! :) read more

Nicole was very accommodating to all of my needs. She took her time to answer all of my questions on the contract, took her time to explain how she edit the photos, and took her time to meet me at the venue for a preview. On the day of, she looked professional and did her job right. The photos came out great too and I am happy with experience and will definitely contact Nicole for future events. read more

Nicole was greattttt!!! We were looking for photographers for our engagement sessions and we reached out to her. From the start she was great and easy to communicate with. The day of the shoot it rained but she assured us we can still make this a great shoot. Luckily the rain stopped and we were able to take some amazing shots in downtown la! Everyone who has seen them raves about how great our pictures were. She's enjoys what she does and she's great at it! Thanks for the great memories you were able to give us Nicole! read more

I had a wonderful time getting my graduation photos done by the one-and-only Nicole. She's very nice, sweet, patient, and skilled at what she loves doing for a job. She would always ask the recipient what particular area(s) he/she would like to pose for an awesome snapshot and at the same time throw in great suggested areas, in case he/she couldn't think of one. She gave me such a great bargain as far as the amount per 30 photos. The quality of them are fantastic! Thank you once again Nicole as you were there when I had trouble finding others early-on! :) read more