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Stanley Wu Photography

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Cindy X.

My husband and I were lucky enough to grab a 1 hour couple's photo session with Stanley and we couldn't be happier with the whole experience. Stanley was extremely punctual, professional, and made us feel comfortable throughout the entire process. From the day of booking to the day of the shoot, Stanley answered all our questions patiently and gave great suggestions and tips to ensure the whole process went smoothly. We were a bit nervous as it was our first time taking professional photos and we were unsure how to pose correctly, but Stanley guided us through the entire shoot-- adjusting our positions and even fixing my hair lol. Our photos turned out beautifully, we looked so natural in every photo. We will cherish these photos forever. You can tell that Stanley has great artistic vision and is truly an expert in his craft. I HIGHLY recommend him.

Elaine N.

Stanley helped my friends and I shoot for our MBA grad at Pepperdine and we could not be happier with how our photos turned out! From start to finish, Stanley was super communicative and attentive and he really took the time to get to know us/what we were looking for as clients. During the shoot, Stanley was so helpful in posing us, noticing all the little details, and making sure that we felt comfortable behind the camera. We ordered expedited editing and he got our photos to us in literally just 2 business days, which is a turn around time I can't even fathom! Could not recommend Stanley enough, you won't be disappointed.

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Shiro V.

I chose Stanley Wu as photographer for our son's graduation from CSULB. We are so glad we did. Stanley is a very talented photographer! He put our son at ease and made the photo shoot a fun experience for him. We would highly recommend Stanley!!

Ali R.

Stanley is an amazing photographer and we are so grateful that he was able to make our vision come true. We received his services as an engagement gift. Stanley truly has an artistic eye. The whole time we felt extremely comfortable and natural with our photos. Thank you for working together with us and helping our vision for Catalina Island come together. Our photos turned out amazing!

Joey P.

Stanley Wu is an exceptional photographer and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. We recently worked together for my MSW grad shoot and I was blown away to say the least. Stanley's attention to detail, oustanding photography skills, and super friendly demeanor made for an awesome experience. There is so much intentionality behind the camera, that it yields high quality fantastic results. I highly recommend working with Stanley! Thank you so much, Stanley!

Keziah T.

Stanley is an amazing photographer! He has a great eye and artistic sense with the way he's able to capture the light and colors and more importantly the emotions in his photographs. He's an absolute professional and made the whole process so smooth and easy. He made me and my fiancé so comfortable during the shoot and guided us through it all. We are in no way models yet he made us look great through his suggestions for poses and adjustments. We cannot recommend him more to whoever needs a photo shoot. We are completely in love with how the photos came out. They are just perfect to cherish our engagement memories. We can't imagine anyone better to have been part of such a special moment in our lives. We look forward to having him at our wedding day and more future moments in our lives.

My daughter, her boyfriend and I had the pleasure of working with Stanley for a UCLA grad photo shoot. Besides being a talented photographer, he is detail oriented, patient, organized and communicative. His knowledge of the campus was wonderful and his suggestions and ideas for photos were excellent. I highly recommend Stanley for any and all of your photography needs. You will not be disappointed!

Christine J.

Stanley Wu Photography made me feel so comfortable on my photoshoot 'comfortable' because I knew that he not only get the job done (punctual, professional, excellent quality, etc.) but comfortable in the sense that I was working with a true artist. I felt at such peace working with him before my big day; he walked me through everything step-by-step. To find professionals with true heart, passion, and immense talent behind every inch of his work. Stanley was terrific to work with - he captured every beautiful moment and turned our photos into masterpieces that I will cherish forever. My graduation was very different from your average 20 something-year-old. I had reservations about going back to school at an advanced age, knowing that I would be older than my classmates and probably even older than my instructors, but going back to school really proved to me that you're never too old to learn. I wanted to share my accomplishments with my daughter, so we opted for a Mommy & Me shoot, and Stanley & Esther was up for the challenge. They nailed it!

Erika R.

I did a 2 hour session with Stanley for my senior year college graduation. Stanley and Esther are very professional. We were able to met through Zoom just to break the ice and not feel nervous the day of the shoot. I was so speechless when I got my photos. He was able to capture so much and I can honestly say I LOVE my photos (all thanks to Stanley and his assistant Esther of course)! My experience overall went very well. He made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. During the 2 hour session their were many laughs and just fun overall. It was just perfect. Fun fact about Stanley: he is a professional with knowing how to open champagne bottles :) so no worries if you don't know how, because I didn't and he showed me. Will be hiring him for future events :) Definitely recommend him!!!

Tait M.

Stanley is an incredible photographer with an eye for stunning shots and a calm presence that is so easy to work with. In my pre-Stanley days, I thought that I was doomed to always look awkward in photos, but after meeting Stanley my life has changed. He has shot me and my wife's graduations, engagement, and most recently our wedding, and he has made us look fantastic in all of them. Every shot looks good because he really cares about what he's doing! From the pre-shoot zoom calls to find out our preferences/styles to the post-shoot reveal call, it's easy to tell that Stanley is passionate about his work, and the results are awesome. Working with him and Esther is so fun, and they helped us capture some of the most memorable moments from our wedding day. We will be sure to contact Stanley for any and all of our future photography needs!

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Vanessa B.

I was searching for Los Angeles graduation/portraits on Instagram when I found Stanley. I was immediately drawn by his use of natural light and how he incorporates the location (typically campuses) into his portraits. I had no need to look any further and immediately contacted him through his website. He responds FAST - he responded to my first e-mail within hours (and that was around midnight). Booking, signing the agreement, paying the invoice was so easy - it's all done through the client portal. There is also a pre-session questionnaire that gave me the chance to tell him what I want from the session (i.e., style, expectations of the session). It definitely shows how much he cares in satisfying clients' wishes! After booking, Stanley gives so much useful information (such as outfit colors and props) through e-mail, and if needed, through the phone. He was also quick to answer all my anxiety-ridden concerns the night before. I booked a mini session (30 minutes) in a park that has a great view of the Los Angeles skyline. Stanley walked me through all the poses and made me feel comfortable throughout the whole thing. Even though it was a short session, I was able to have 3 outfits [technically] - my dress, graduation gown, and white coat. We did come across an obstacle: a group was hogging a spot I really wanted pictures in. By the time they let us have it, golden hour was gone and it was getting dark... but he made it work!! Only when the session was over did I realize we went wayyyy over my session time. It felt like he was definitely focused on making sure I'm satisfied than time constraints, which I appreciate oh so much! Since it was the beginning of peak season, Stanley estimated that my photos would be ready in about 3-4 weeks but I can ask him for a preview. But he had my photos ready in one week! AND I LOVED THEM ALL. The pictures looked like I was in an enchanted forest rather than some urban park. And the pictures with the skyline were exactly what I wanted. They immediately went onto my social media accounts and I've already ordered prints. TLDR: Stanley is magical and I highly recommend him!!

Tegan C.

I've worked with Stanley for both my undergraduate and graduate portraits. He's a kind, thoughtful, and talented photographer with a great eye for composition and light. My most recent experience was wonderful. We shot graduation portraits and video at various locations on the USC campus and in the Exposition Park Rose Garden. He did a great job of incorporating all of my graduation regalia and helping me look my best in the photos. I was also lucky enough to meet Esther at this session. Not only did she attend to my every need, but she was such a pleasure to have around. When your photographer is reminding you to focus, instead of talk, you know you're having a good time! What sets Stanley apart from photographers I've worked with previously is that he always seems as excited as I am about the milestones or accomplishments that he's capturing. From start to finish, you're taken care of when working with Stanley and he leaves you feeling more like a friend than a client. I couldn't have asked for better graduation portraits. When friends and colleagues ask me about my photos, I'm always thrilled to recommend Stanley since I know they'll love the results. I highly recommend Stanley and look forward to working with him in the future. He always delivers impressive results, his rates are fair, and he's a wonderful person. What else could you ask for?

Stanley and his wife make an amazing team! They did both our engagement shoot and the wedding. We could not have asked for a more phenomenal photographer! We love his photography and editing style--really bright and natural. He is extremely communicative and makes you feel relaxed especially if being the main subject in photos is something that doesn't come natural to you. On the actual wedding day, they photographed everything we wanted. From posed photos to candids, they did an amazing job capturing the essence of our special day. I cannot recommend Stanley enough!

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