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  • Welcome to Kelly Chau Photography

    CREATE. That's the theme of my life. I've always been a creator. In elementary school, I wrote and illustrated my own childrens' books, cleverly bound in covers of holiday wrapping paper. My desire to make art has never ceased since. My husband can attest to this, as he has witnessed my craft closet grow into an entire art room.

    I fell in love with weddings while planning my own nuptials and writing for Weddingbee under the alias, Mrs. Eggplant. As an idealist and observer by nature, wedding photography is a match made in heaven. I live for the beauty of small moments: a father's loving gaze as he dances with his daughter, the smile of pride as a husband takes his vows, and the awe of a little flower girl as she admires a glowing bride. I especially adore photographing people in love! There's no greater joy than being around love. One of the best parts of being a photographer is meeing amazing clients who let me into their lives to document their stories. Marriage is one of life's greatest blessings and it's a privilege to to capture it in pixels

    So, that's my story in a lens cap. I'd love to learn yours! Fill out the contact form and let's chat.

    Kelly Chau Photography is based in San Francisco and available for commissions worldwide.

Lydia & Gordon – Los Angeles USC Engagement Session Teaser

I’m still playing catch up from the busy summer season, but here is a teaser from Lydia and Gordon’s engagement session on the lovely USC campus. Lydia and Gordon are two of the most easy going, sweet people you’ll ever meet and I can’t wait to share the rest of their images with you.:)

Los Angeles Engagement Session

Babies Galore

I’ve been surrounded by babies lately! Coincidence? Or is someone trying to tell me something?:)

Here’s a teaser from Sunday’s mini-session that involved five-month old baby Ronin, a cutie-patootie who was an angel for the camera. Funny moment of the day: Ronin got hungry midway through his shoot, and as I was holding him, he turned toward me and made a beeline towards my chest. I believe he was looking for his dinner. Hehe.

More to come soon!

San Francisco Baby Portrait Newborn Photographer

vir - May 26, 2010 - 10:08 am

Yay, more babies!! No pressure, no pressure… and haha about him searching for food. It’s extra funny when they look for it from men and the horror on said men’s faces when they realize what’s happening. :)

Andrew - May 26, 2010 - 4:17 pm

this is one of my favorite shots!

A Sunny Party Theme

On Saturday, I had the honor of attending cute pie Kaelyn’s baby party. Kaelyn is incredibly lucky to have such loving and talented parents. Vir did such an amazing job with the candy buffet/dessert spread! I wish I had seen this inspiration while planning my own wedding. Amy Atlas would be so proud.

candy buffet dessert buffet candy bar wedding
amy atlas candy buffet dessert spread

I LOVE the pennant banner that Vir made for Kaelyn’s name.
yellow wedding party details

Check out the cute little bees buzzing around a gorgeous flower-topped cake! The details truly make this spread.
yellow candy buffet baby shower

Yellow whirly pops. Even the name is adorable.:)
baby party favors candy buffet wedding yellow

And the best part? Vir secretly told me all of the goods were store bought and many of the platters were borrowed. Wow! Presentation really makes a HUGE impact.

Below are a few more pictures from the party… I wish I took more photos but I was having so much fun talking to all the guests. I came by myself, a little self-conscious about not knowing anyone, but Jess & Vir’s family and friends were so sweet, I had nothing to worry about.
yellow baby party

Vir and Jess displayed some of the photos from Kaelyn’s baby session. I especially love how the gatorfoam print turned out.  These are a great, inexpensive alternative to canvas wraps. I really like the clean black border around the foam core.
yellow baby part

Last but not least, the sunny party invitation designed by Vir. I’m not exaggerating when I say that she is the best graphic designer that I know. I wish she would start a stationery line because I’d be her best customer.:)
yellow floral wedding invitation details

If I ever host a party and I coincidentally happen to do the EXACT SAME dessert buffet spread, you can just pretend you never saw it on my blog.;)

Joy - May 10, 2010 - 1:46 pm

Wow!!! this is an AWESOME dessert buffet =) and love the invitations!!

Kristin ~ Bien Living - May 10, 2010 - 2:45 pm

Everything is spectacular!

Charlene @ Sweetchic - May 10, 2010 - 2:55 pm

HOLY WOW!!! Vir is absolutely amazing, that buffet would seriously impress Amy Atlas!! I <3 Vir, she is so talented (she designed my logo and initial company branding!)

michelle @ blissful musings - May 10, 2010 - 4:38 pm

OMG!!! This is absolutely incredible. Every detail is perfect. The pictures are beautiful too!

Vir - May 10, 2010 - 5:44 pm

To be fair, I think kel’s amazing photos make it look better than it was! So glad you were able to come kel and I’m so tickled to see this post! :)

Pamela Telgenhoff - May 18, 2010 - 5:25 pm

Wow! These are beautiful and what an adorable little bundle of joy! Great work!!!

Cindy - May 21, 2010 - 12:29 pm

The details are so pretty. Love the theme and the pictures!! :)

ajira - May 23, 2010 - 12:31 am

Beautiful! All the details are delightful, the images are wonderful and the invitations are awesome!

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