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Singapore River Engagement Session Caili Chung Photography

“A definite five stars for both Caili and the wonderful photos she took for us. Caili was warm, encouraging, and extremely skilful in helping us feel comfortable and guiding us in how to pose for and enjoy our engagement photoshoot. She was also so generous in sharing with us the best spots (even if they […]

A Singapore Engagement Session

Cinnabar Hills Wedding Rainy San Jose

We can’t control the weather. I usually book up months in advance, so rescheduling your photo session because of rain can be difficult. If it’s an option though, I’m sympathetic! But if it isn’t, don’t worry. As a professional photographer, it’s my job is to make you look good no matter the situation. Running around […]

What if it Rains?

Ruined Railway Station Engagements San Francisco Caili Chung

Sean and Diana are gigantic nerds and I absolutely love it. We spent our time together running around graffiti-covered ruins in San Fran + making movie references. Talk about speaking my language! I’ve been in contact with Diana for months now. When we finally met in person, it was truly like hanging out with an […]

Sean & Diana’s Engagement Photos at a Ruined Railway Station

Palm Event Center Winter Wedding Caili Chung Photography

First of all, just because you have a friend/family member with a nice camera, that doesn’t mean they can take nice photos for you! There is more to taking a good photo than having the right equipment. It is similar to how a professional chef can take the same ingredients as I can, but create […]

Why You Should Hire a Photographer with Wedding Experience

photo credit to Hannah Maria Photo My cousin Alex got married this month! The first of my generation to do so, the whole family was super excited. My mom’s side of the family are all in different states ( and going to med school lmao), but growing up the aunts and uncles made it clear […]

Thoughts from My First Wedding as a Guest

Zilker Park Engagement Austin Caili Chung Photography

I visited Austin, Texas this Saturday for a wedding. The next day, I was so fortunate to meet up with Brandon and Ashley for a quick photo session. Taking pictures with locals has recently been my favorite way to explore new cities. They always know of the best cute places to visit 🙂 We adventured […]

Brandon & Ashley & their dog’s Engagement Photos at Zilker Park, Austin

Palm Event Center Winter Wedding Caili Chung Photography

“Caili is hands down, the best. Stop your search right now, because you have found your wedding photographer. Where do I even start with all the ways we love her? Finding the right photographer was definitely in my top 3 most important wedding details and from the moment I saw Caili’s website, I knew we […]

Rebecca & Brett’s Winter Wedding at Palm Event Center in the Vineyard

Big Cottonwood Canyon Senior Utah Photography

“Caili did an amazing job! She knew exactly how to help me come out of my shell for the camera. She is very personable and professional. Such a fun shoot!” – A Review from Abriana I don’t usually shoot Senior Sessions on Tuesdays around 1 pm. But on one Tuesday, the rest of the high […]

Abriana’s Snowy Big Cottonwood Canyon | Woodscross High School

“Caili is super fun and our time together was constant laughter. I opened my email the next day and was so excited to see that Caili had already edited all of our photos. She goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is happy!” – A Review from Rachel I’ve known Rachel since she was […]

Rachel’s Winter Big Cottonwood Canyon | Woodscross High School

I’M TEACHING A CLASS AT BERKELEY!!! This has been a project in progress for almost a year, and I’m so excited to finally announce it officially. This Spring Semester, Kim Ambrocio, Navid Jawad, and I are co-facilitating a decal! They’re actually photo gods & my love language is bringing people food. If you’re a Berkeley […]

I’m Teaching a Photography Class at UC Berkeley