For San Francisco Bay area couples who laugh easily, kiss tenderly, and love with all their hearts. Let's chase a sunset together. Whether you hope to celebrate your love on a tranquil shore or under a shower of glittering sparklers, my unique balance of classic portraiture with a modern photojournalistic style will transform those powerful experiences into timeless art.
Together, we'll discover serenity in the chaos and genuine beauty in each moment.
Together, we'll discover serenity in the chaos and genuine beauty in each moment.
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Today, I have the incredible privilege to tell the love stories of genuine, warm-hearted San Francisco Bay Area couples! With a skillful knowledge of aesthetics and balance, I don't just take images; I curate them. With an intentional hand, a careful eye, and a passion for guiding my couples instead of stiffly posing them, I fill wedding day galleries with serene images that feel as natural as they are beautiful.
From the classically posed portraits for the mantle to the tender in-between moments you're worried might pass unseen, I'm here to document them all. Whether you're preparing for your wedding day, engagement session or elopement, my goal is to create an experience that helps you to feel confident and comfortable in front of my camera.
Because of this, I will craft a customized collection for you that is uniquely ideal for the celebration -- whether a massive party or an intimate ceremony -- you have planned. This collection includes your hourly coverage, an online gallery to download, print and share with friends and family, complimentary day-of timeline planning assistance, and a recommended vendors guide.
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Elysia M.
Dec 31, 2021
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Zha Zha is amazing! From the first moment of contact, she is sweet, caring, and knowledgeable. She is there not only to capture the moments you know you want but also the ones that you didn't know you wanted.
I first fell in love with Zha Zha through her instagram and was in doubt that we would be able to work with her for our wedding. However, since we were planning early, we were able to snag a date together! Her pricing was a little on the higher side, but her work is well worth it. Have you seen her photos?
Remember it's not just the photos you're paying for. We, like many
I first fell in love with Zha Zha through her instagram and was in doubt that we would be able to work with her for our wedding. However, since we were planning early, we were able to snag a date together! Her pricing was a little on the higher side, but her work is well worth it. Have you seen her photos?
Remember it's not just the photos you're paying for. We, like many
Alexa L.
Jul 17, 2021
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Zha Zha was so amazing to work with! We found her through our friends who used her for her wedding and fell in love with her beautiful work. My fiancé really wanted to have a photographer at our engagement party which I originally thought was overkill but I am so happy we had Zha Zha there! We didn't give her any direction at all, we just wanted her to capture the party and guests and she captured every detail so beautifully. She got great pictures of the decor and amazing candid shots of us and our guests throughout the event. Most importantly she really did an incredible job with pictures
Stephanie C.
Oct 01, 2020
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Zha Zha was an absolute dream to work with for my fall City Hall wedding. I'm not at all comfortable/natural in front of a camera usually and she was amazing at capturing us in the most natural way and getting every gorgeous moment.
She was also there for us every step of the way and her secret weapon is her incredible knowledge of City Hall and local vendors. Her deep understanding of the industry and location helped me have an actual worry-free wedding
Having an expert at our fingertips really took a lot of stress out of our planning process. I LOVED being able to ping her anytime I had
She was also there for us every step of the way and her secret weapon is her incredible knowledge of City Hall and local vendors. Her deep understanding of the industry and location helped me have an actual worry-free wedding
Having an expert at our fingertips really took a lot of stress out of our planning process. I LOVED being able to ping her anytime I had
Vicky P.
Sep 09, 2020
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We hired Zha Zha for both photography and floral design for our wedding, and she went above and beyond!! She far exceeded our expectations - we could not have been happier with the outcome. Zha Zha is professional, personable, and so patient. She really helped my husband and me feel more at ease in front of the camera (coming from someone who hates their photo taken!).
Her design style in both her photos and her florals is stunning. Her work truly speaks for itself.
Wedding planning was one of the most stressful experiences, but we had so much fun working with Zha Zha. She was our favorite
Her design style in both her photos and her florals is stunning. Her work truly speaks for itself.
Wedding planning was one of the most stressful experiences, but we had so much fun working with Zha Zha. She was our favorite
Kris T.
Jul 11, 2020
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It was my one year anniversary earlier this week and I'm still blown away by the memories Zha Zha captured from the special day. My wife and I couldn't have picked a better photographer. She was very professional and very easy to work with. She knew how to coach us and make us feel comfortable when posing for pictures would normally feel awkward for us. Zha Zha's work speaks for itself and I definitely recommend her for any of your upcoming special events!
Jing T.
Nov 23, 2019
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My husband and I had a wonderful time working with Zha Zha! She has transformed us from an awkward couple with no experience taking professional pictures to being comfortable in each other's arms, posing, and being gushy with one another in front of the camera.
She's extremely easy to work with, responsive and detailed, professional, and she can speak Mandarin (which helped herding the Chinese side of my family during group pictures). Zha Zha is not only an expert on photography, but in other aspects of wedding planning as well. She shared advice and tips that helped us with our overall
She's extremely easy to work with, responsive and detailed, professional, and she can speak Mandarin (which helped herding the Chinese side of my family during group pictures). Zha Zha is not only an expert on photography, but in other aspects of wedding planning as well. She shared advice and tips that helped us with our overall
Jen Z.
Oct 11, 2019
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We're so happy that we worked with Zha Zha for our engagement and wedding pictures.
She was so helpful in answering questions along the way and we were so comfortable with her! She's such a wedding expert, so she helped us with things totally out of the scope of her responsibilities, like advice on flower delivery and wedding day timeline.
She also takes the time to meet with you multiple times in advance of the wedding so you can get to know each other and she can give you tips and help you relax (much needed for a bride).
We were a bit stiff during engagement photos but were able
She was so helpful in answering questions along the way and we were so comfortable with her! She's such a wedding expert, so she helped us with things totally out of the scope of her responsibilities, like advice on flower delivery and wedding day timeline.
She also takes the time to meet with you multiple times in advance of the wedding so you can get to know each other and she can give you tips and help you relax (much needed for a bride).
We were a bit stiff during engagement photos but were able
Allison K.
Oct 05, 2019
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Zha Zha is the ABSOLUTE BEST! She was hands-down our favorite vendor for our wedding! She is very professional but also super personable. Zha Zha made sure to schedule a couple of meetings with us to review the logistics for the big day. She is very experienced with weddings and gave us great recommendations for other vendors and advice for the wedding schedule (when to start, how to much time to spend taking photos at which areas of the venue).
On the day of, we felt super awkward and shy taking intimate photos, but she helped us make it more natural and comfortable! Zha Zha directed us throughout
On the day of, we felt super awkward and shy taking intimate photos, but she helped us make it more natural and comfortable! Zha Zha directed us throughout
Amie H.
Sep 06, 2019
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My husband and I had an incredible experience working with Zha Zha as our wedding photographer. We knew from the moment we met her over lunch to get to know her we'd have a phenomenal experience working with her-- she delivered well above and beyond our expectations!
Zha Zha really put in the effort to get to know us in order to align on the overall vision and strategy for the look, feel, and vibe of the photos given all the unique locations involved on our big day in San Francisco (i.e. Fairmont Ghirardelli Square, Saints Peter & Paul Church, cable trolley car, Fort Mason Pier, and
Zha Zha really put in the effort to get to know us in order to align on the overall vision and strategy for the look, feel, and vibe of the photos given all the unique locations involved on our big day in San Francisco (i.e. Fairmont Ghirardelli Square, Saints Peter & Paul Church, cable trolley car, Fort Mason Pier, and
Lina C.
Aug 27, 2019
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There aren't enough words for me describe how amazing Zha Zha is! We had her as our photographer for our engagement session and wedding, and we are completely blown away at how incredibly talented she is! It was very easy to work with her and she gave great directions and suggestions. We are very happy with our engagement photos and I know the wedding photos will also turn out fantastic! I highly recommend her services!
Jennifer H.
Aug 19, 2019
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Zha Zha has been taking my photos for years now and she has shot several big events for me. As you can see from her many features, she takes AMAZING photos!!! And what I love just as much about her is how comfortable she makes you feel during the most stressful of events. She gives gentle guidance and advice that is helpful and never feels forced. She is extremely patient and accommodating to help you get EVERY shot that you want.
Zha zha's work ethic is very professional and you will never see her lose it. I love that we have a lot of communication before shooting so that we both have the
Zha zha's work ethic is very professional and you will never see her lose it. I love that we have a lot of communication before shooting so that we both have the
Dean L.
Nov 07, 2018
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First of all, our photos turned out amazing!
Zha Zha was an absolute delight to work with. We met in person prior to our wedding day and hit it off right away. Zha Zha is very professional, while simultaneously having a calming presence about her. She was always quick to reply to an e-mail or text.
The day of our wedding Zha Zha was there early, waiting for us to arrive. In that time, she had scoped out some places for our post ceremony photo shoot. She had a great eye for making our photos dramatic and intimate. She gave great advice for posing and offered plenty of compliments, keeping
Zha Zha was an absolute delight to work with. We met in person prior to our wedding day and hit it off right away. Zha Zha is very professional, while simultaneously having a calming presence about her. She was always quick to reply to an e-mail or text.
The day of our wedding Zha Zha was there early, waiting for us to arrive. In that time, she had scoped out some places for our post ceremony photo shoot. She had a great eye for making our photos dramatic and intimate. She gave great advice for posing and offered plenty of compliments, keeping
Sarah M.
Jul 07, 2018
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I absolutely love Zha Zha Design photography. Zha Zha is an absolute dream to work with. My husband and I hired her for our engagement shoot and wedding this year. She made us feel comfortable from start to finish and knew just how to direct us while capturing our special day. She made photographing these moments easy! We highly recommend her services and will be using her again for future photo shoots!
Curissa W.
May 21, 2018
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I was fortunate enough to have Zha Zha do our engagement session. My fiancé' and I were completely blown away by the photos. Zha Zha made us look so damn good!! When I showed my mom the gallery, she legit spent 2 hours going over the pics, crying, and saying "WOWWWWW."
Disclaimer: we are not models lol. So in all honesty, whenever we have photography sessions we're always a little worried about looking awkward in the photos. But Zha Zha made us feel so comfortable! She's really great at giving direction and making the energy of your shoot feel fun and friendly. In turn
Disclaimer: we are not models lol. So in all honesty, whenever we have photography sessions we're always a little worried about looking awkward in the photos. But Zha Zha made us feel so comfortable! She's really great at giving direction and making the energy of your shoot feel fun and friendly. In turn
Thomas M.
May 04, 2018
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There are so many words that can describe Zha Zha, but the best word to describe her work and craft is best detailed as Amazing.
My now wife and I hired Zha Zha for our engagement photos and for our wedding. For both occasions, her keen sense for detail showed the greatness in her work.
Zha Zha showed how adaptable she was for our engagement photos. Our photos were taken on a rainy afternoon. We wanted several photos with many different backgrounds. We also had our dog Milo with us. Zha Zha was able to keep Milo calm the during photos and he warmed up to her quite easily. The pictures turned
My now wife and I hired Zha Zha for our engagement photos and for our wedding. For both occasions, her keen sense for detail showed the greatness in her work.
Zha Zha showed how adaptable she was for our engagement photos. Our photos were taken on a rainy afternoon. We wanted several photos with many different backgrounds. We also had our dog Milo with us. Zha Zha was able to keep Milo calm the during photos and he warmed up to her quite easily. The pictures turned
Eula N.
Jan 31, 2018
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Zha Zha is AMAZING! Me, my husband and our families are so in love with the photos that she took for our SF City Hall wedding. We can't stop looking at it. The way she captured each photo and incorporated the breathtaking architecture of city hall was just simply great.
Zha Zha is a one stop shop. She was a great consult for wedding planning. She helped and walked us through the whole process and what's expected during our wedding day. She made us feel very comfortable and natural during our photoshoot. She had Winson, her partner, to help her shoot who is also amazing at capturing
Zha Zha is a one stop shop. She was a great consult for wedding planning. She helped and walked us through the whole process and what's expected during our wedding day. She made us feel very comfortable and natural during our photoshoot. She had Winson, her partner, to help her shoot who is also amazing at capturing
Kie H.
Jan 10, 2018
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If you're looking for an incredible photographer look no further, Zha Zha is your best bet!
Initially, we weren't going to do the whole "engagement shoot" thing, but after seeing Zha Zha's work we knew she would capture us without making it seem too forced. We wanted a different type of engagement photo that still captured the unique side of San Francisco and our personalities. After talking with Zha Zha about our vision, we set a date to adventure to the back side of the Marin Headlands together. The engagement photos came out BEAUTIFULLY. I was in awe. Photos we will
Initially, we weren't going to do the whole "engagement shoot" thing, but after seeing Zha Zha's work we knew she would capture us without making it seem too forced. We wanted a different type of engagement photo that still captured the unique side of San Francisco and our personalities. After talking with Zha Zha about our vision, we set a date to adventure to the back side of the Marin Headlands together. The engagement photos came out BEAUTIFULLY. I was in awe. Photos we will
Sherry L.
Dec 06, 2017
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My fiancé and I planned a San Francisco City Hall elopement in the span of three weeks, and booking Zha Zha was the best decision we made.
Zha Zha is a one-stop-wedding-shop, and served as a mini-wedding planner, photographer, florist, and chauffeur for us. Zha Zha was extremely organized and responsive, and really made all of my wishes come true.
As a crazy dog lady, I wanted to take wedding photos with my shiba inu Kokoro, and Zha Zha was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating in finding us places to take wedding pictures with our pup (palace of fine arts and golden gate bridge!), driving
Zha Zha is a one-stop-wedding-shop, and served as a mini-wedding planner, photographer, florist, and chauffeur for us. Zha Zha was extremely organized and responsive, and really made all of my wishes come true.
As a crazy dog lady, I wanted to take wedding photos with my shiba inu Kokoro, and Zha Zha was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating in finding us places to take wedding pictures with our pup (palace of fine arts and golden gate bridge!), driving
Amy H.
Jan 16, 2017
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If you're looking for someone to help capture your special day (and make it extra special), look no further -- Zha Zha is the absolute best for all things wedding. She took our engagement photos, designed the signs for our wedding, and made the floral arrangements (and took more photos!) for our Chinese banquet.
Zha Zha is a very patient and thoughtful photographer and designer. My hubby and I had no idea what to wear for or where to take our engagement photos, but Zha was quick to the rescue with several cute location and outfit suggestions. We decided to take our pictures at two locations
Zha Zha is a very patient and thoughtful photographer and designer. My hubby and I had no idea what to wear for or where to take our engagement photos, but Zha was quick to the rescue with several cute location and outfit suggestions. We decided to take our pictures at two locations
Kelly C.
Jan 10, 2017
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My husband and I are so glad and thankful that we had Zha Zha as our wedding photographer.
Zha Zha's photos turn out to be *super stunning*. Everyone is totally impressed by her works.
She is very patient, thoughtful and has a great sense of beauty. She spent time to discuss with me to understand the style and feel that I liked.
On the day of, she arrived early. She was very good at relaxing us in front of camera (my husband and I are both very camera shy and we often look weird in pictures). The pictures that Zha Zha captured are so full of emotions. We are so glad that we had Zha Zha
Zha Zha's photos turn out to be *super stunning*. Everyone is totally impressed by her works.
She is very patient, thoughtful and has a great sense of beauty. She spent time to discuss with me to understand the style and feel that I liked.
On the day of, she arrived early. She was very good at relaxing us in front of camera (my husband and I are both very camera shy and we often look weird in pictures). The pictures that Zha Zha captured are so full of emotions. We are so glad that we had Zha Zha
