Capturing Heartfelt Moments
$1,000 starting price
San Francisco Bay Area
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Frank J Lee Photography
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AWARD WINNER (5X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Frank J Lee Photography is a wedding photography business in San Francisco, CA. Having previously worked as a fashion photographer, Frank J Lee has an excellent eye for detail which he uses to create beautiful and distinctive wedding photographs.
Frank has over 15 years of experience as a photographer, including working worldwide to shoot professional fashion and advertising campaigns. Since 2009, he has focused his craft on weddings and works within the San Francisco Bay region. He aspires to create timeless and elegant photographs that capture the beauty and romance of your wedding day.
A variety of photographic styles is available, including natural, traditional, and photojournalistic. Frank J Lee Photography provides options such as high-resolution images, digital files, and photo albums. This business only serves one event per day, ensuring that your wedding receives professional care and attention. The team also offers additional hours and multiple-location photoshoots to suit your requirements. In addition to weddings, they can photograph your engagement and the day after your big celebration.
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$3,500 starting price
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Bridal Portraits
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Engagement
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Online Proofing
Photo
Printed Enlargements
Second Shooter Available
Social Media Sharing
Wedding Albums
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Artistic
Classic
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Modern
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Getting Engaged
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5.0
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Frank, a highly recommended photographer, received glowing reviews for his professionalism, kindness, and exceptional photography skills from multiple happy clients. He excelled in capturing stunning photos for engagement and wedding sessions, making couples feel at ease and comfortable during the shoots. Clients appreciated his attention to detail, organization, and ability to create a fun and memorable experience. Frank's passion for photography and genuine care for his clients shone through, earning him high praise and recommendations for any photography needs.Review photos
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Karen V
5.0
11/11/2024
Frank is an amazing photographer. He was professional, kind, and easy to work with. On the day of our wedding, he showed up early and was respectful and had a welcoming/positive attitude.
I was a nervous wreck all day, but Frank made me feel at ease and guided my husband and I during our photo sessions. He knew all the best lighting and best angles.
We loved working with him, our photos turned out beautiful. Thank you so much for working with us! I highly recommend him for any of your photography needs.
Alissa C
5.0
6/24/2024
Frank was simply amazing! He did engagement and wedding photos. He was very attentive and made sure we were doing good. He was also quick to respond at any time of day. Overall the experience was great and his photos are amazing. I like that he does both color and black and whites. The photos are absolutely stunning. Would highly recommend to anyone!
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Janaina C
5.0
10/26/2023
Frank truly excelled in every aspect with our engagement photoshoot. Frank was so kind and professional, making us feel entirely at ease while ensuring we got the best possible shots. The final photos were nothing short of amazing. I highly recommend him to anyone since our experience with them was nothing short of exceptional. You could tell how happy he was to take our photos throughout the shoot which showed us how passionate he is. I will book with him in the future again
Cris D
5.0
8/06/2023
When we started reviewing portfolios and meeting with Photographers last year, we met with many wonderful and not-so-wonderful people. After many meetings and multiple disappointments, we met Frank Lee.
Frank was absolutely amazing from our first email communication with him. His passion for his craft and care for his clients were so apparent in every communication.
We hired Frank for our September 2022 wedding, and are so glad we did. Not only are our photos amazing, but the entire experience with Frank leading up to our wedding day was incredible.
His creativity and artistic talents were apparent in every photo he took. His organizational skills, professionalism and ability to make friends and family who did not like taking pictures, comfortable, made the entire process fun and easy.
Frank's ability to capture special moments allows us to relive our special day, every time we view our wedding album.
Thank you Frank for your genuine care and personal touch that was clear and felt, with every interaction.
I would whole heartedly recommend Frank.
Natalie K
5.0
6/30/2023
After receiving a recommendation, we used Frank for family photos and we could not be more pleased. Not only are our photos BEAUTIFUL, we feel like we have a new family friend. Frank was amazing to work with, from his communication to flexibility, I wouldn't change a thing. I wish we would have known him when we needed a wedding photographer because our experience with him was night and day from the last photographer we worked with, in the best way. You won't regret your decision to work with him or trust him with your most important moments. Thank you, Frank! We are so blessed to have been introduced to you and your team.
Victoria O
5.0
11/15/2022
Frank is an amazing photographer, and he really went beyond what we asked him for. He arrived at the venue a little bit earlier to scope the place out and introduce himself. My whole family loved his kind energy and attention to detail. He even brought the photos I wanted to take on his phone so he could pose my husband and me. We had a short ceremony, but I did not even see him moving around a whole lot which is nice because for me a photographer that runs all over makes it hard for family and friends to enjoy the ceremony. He, along with my sisters and MoH made sure I got all the family photos I wanted and solo photos. Although we did run out of time for portraits, which was not his fault, he still took many beautiful photos, and I am planning to hire him for an additional photoshoot for my husband and me. He is extremely sweet and I 100% recommend him to anyone who wants gorgeous photos and a kind human behind the lens.
Ani G
5.0
6/19/2022
Frank shot our engagement and wedding photos, and he consistently takes the most stunning and beautiful photos I have ever seen of my husband or myself! One of our concerns about hiring a photographer was feeling comfortable and Frank nailed it. He's easy going, patient, and we laughed through most of our shoots - he really captured our love and we had a blast taking pictures with him. The photo quality is amazing and we are SO happy with the number of different shots/locations. Frank is willing (and excited) to go above and beyond. His excitement rubbed off on us, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the entire experience. We will certainly be hiring him for any future photo shoots we have!
Meri R
5.0
11/02/2020
Amazing photos and service. Frank was so fun to work with and so patient, and the results were amazing.
Jiwon L
5.0
1/04/2020
We were so grateful for Frank and we are so happy that we chose him! Frank was very personable, always very friendly and humble. The biggest impression I got from him was that he really enjoyed what he was doing -- he loved taking the photo shoots and that joy and passion really overflowed to everyone. He always showed us some of the photos he took out of joy, and that made the process so fun. Looking at the actual photos, we could tell that he really has a gift of making every background count, choosing the right angle and light, and making a beautiful scene even in very normal everyday backgrounds. We absolutely love his photos. He was also very professional about his commitments - he came to all the site visits with us a week before the wedding to check it out even though they were quite far from where he is. We are so thankful for him, and even my parents loved him! Frank is really great.
Rachel M
5.0
10/15/2019
Frank is amazing! He is very passionate about his craft and it absolutely is a craft. His photos are beautiful,! Specifically he captures natural light so well. We had a fun getting to know Frank and he was easy to work with. We were both a little awkward and nervous about engagement photos, but Frank made us feel comfortable throughout the process and we ended up having a lot of fun during the shoot. At that point we knew that the wedding photos would be easy. Added bonus, Frank's price points are good for the Bay Area.
Sarah C
5.0
8/08/2019
Frank is the best!! We hired him for our rehearsal dinner, wedding, and post-wedding brunch, so we got to spend a lot of time with him. It is hard to tersely summarize all of his amazing qualities, but I will try. He was incredibly responsive to all inquiries and made me feel reassured throughout the entire wedding planning process and on the wedding day. He arrived on time (often early) to every event, completely ready to go. He was utterly professional in his conduct throughout the entire event. What's probably most special about Frank, though, was his pure joy and helpfulness, which he exuded at all times. He was so friendly with all of our guests, and truly felt like a part of the party. We recommend that you hire Frank now! :)
Nyssa H
5.0
8/01/2019
Frank was absolutely wonderful to work with. We spent a long time interviewing photographers to find one within our price range who both had high quality images and would be easy to work with. We are so glad that we chose him to capture our special day. He was punctual, met with us beforehand to make sure he understood expectations, and afterwards helped guide us to create a beautiful photo album. I would not hesitate to hire him again if I had another special occassion.
norman v
5.0
7/26/2019
Hire Frank NOW! Throughout the process, he made myself and my bride feel special. He did everything in his power to make sure that he captured the beauty of our wedding day. He would contort his body to get that ONE shot and he would not stop until he got it just right. Frank has a calming energy about him. This helped me as I am not especially comfortable in front of a camera. But his patience and supportive attitude helped me to relax. He is also incredibly patient with uncooperative family members, always calm, professional, and polite. I can not imagine a better photographer to hire for ANY special occasion. We were incredibly lucky to hire him and we plan to use him in the future for other events.
Isha J
5.0
5/29/2019
Frank is an absolute joy to work with. He was our photographer for our engagement photo shoot, our Sangeet, our wedding, and our reception. His positive and friendly presence made us feel so comfortable. All of our family members and guests could not stop raving about how great his energy was! The pictures turned out BREATHTAKING and we got them in a timely fashion. If you need an amazing photographer for your next event, Frank is your man!
Carissa J
5.0
4/16/2019
Frank is a fantastic photographer. You can absolutely trust him with your important photos, and if you're lucky enough to secure him as your photographer, you should absolutely do it!
My fiance and I had an engagement shoot with Frank last week. We just received our photos, and we love them! Frank took us to a busy park in the middle of downtown San Jose. At first glance, I was doubtful that it would be a good background, but he looked around, found amazing spots, and made it look simply magical. Frank has an eye for incredible composition, and was able to direct our poses and expressions so that we looked great in every shot. He showed us what he wanted us to do and helped us achieve the looks we wanted, and he explained his reasoning for his directions each time, which was so helpful.
Frank was energetic and excited and professional and "on" during our whole shoot, and he made us feel comfortable and glamorous. Even though we are unaccustomed to being in front of the camera, by the end of the session we felt great, and our pictures show it! People have been absolutely LOVING our photos -- friends have said they're the quality you'd expect to see on a magazine cover.
Thank you, Frank!! We will cherish these photos forever!
Evan N
5.0
12/18/2018
I've never written a review on yelp or any other forum, but I need to write one for Frank. One of the most difficult tasks in organizing a wedding is picking a photographer. My father owned a photo processing business for 20 years so I've developed an eye on what good photographs are.
It was important that my photographer loved photography. He/she should not be in the business because it is lucrative. This is important because camera technology nowadays makes any novice look like a professional. My sister's wedding photographer was exactly that. She had a nice camera, but she had no recommendations of lighting and did not "control" the crowd. You want an aggressive photographer that will gather your friends and family for the shoot. She was not very good and the pictures showed.
I'm also old school, and wanted a photographer that has fundamentals from print film days. Frank Lee Photography puts all of these concerns to rest!
Some photographers I interviewed made me feel like I was in a car dealership. It was much like a discussion of a sale/contract & terms. There are also others who are a bit arrogant. One photographer even said, "you get what you pay for you know.." That kind of attitude.
To some extent, I think that is true, but not always.
Or...."I'm not available, but my partner (2nd tier photographer) is and we're going to charge you the same price" Really?
I had one photographer who contracted out the shoot and he's there only to edit the pictures and collect money! In my opinion, the photographer should always be the editor.
When I interviewed Frank, it immediately felt right. He was so enthusiastic about his craft and photography.
He has international and big city experience. It is very important to be well versed in diverse cultures and surroundings. I asked him about his style and he answered it spot on. He said he likes to capture the raw emotions, unedited. Good photographers look for these opportunities. They don't need you to pose to get you a good shot. It might sound like an obvious answer to some, but common sense is not so common.
I wanted the raw emotions captured and a good photographer need to see the opportunities before they develops.
I love Frank not because the things I've already mentioned, it is because of the little things.
For example:
- He visited the venue the day before the shoot to familiarize himself with the surroundings and the agenda
- He had his partner pose and mimic the steps taken by the wedding party and the bride
- During our engagement shoot, he suggested to keep shooting because he was having such a good time shooting us! (even though we were dead tired)
- He was flexible on payment and never felt like he rushed me for payment. He trusted me.
- He controlled the crowd.
- He was prompt in replying.
In this review, I wanted everyone to see how crazy and picky I am. =) Perhaps it'll convince you to give this man your business. Frank is an excellent photographer, loves his job, easy to work with and reasonably priced.
Now that I'm married, I look forward to working with Frank on future family portraits. Thanks Frank!
Nana X
5.0
12/09/2018
Frank came recommended to us from our wedding planner, and we were immediately drawn to him by his experience. When we interviewed Frank, he told us he had photographed over 200 weddings in 8 years. He was very professional and accommodating during our time working with him, and he was very open in sharing with us prior albums of his work. Frank was the only one of our vendors who came for the walk through of the venue in advance of the wedding, and he diligently scoped out areas he could use for different shots. Frank was also helpful and patient in incorporating our edits after we received the photos. We loved Frank because he was experienced, encouraging, positive, and accommodating throughout the process. We had no idea how to pose for professional photos, but Frank was very enthusiastic in giving us direction, making it a fun experience. Thanks Frank for all of your help capturing our special day!
Stacy Q
5.0
12/01/2018
I would highly recommend Frank as a wedding photographer. From the get-go, the photographer was going to be the most important vendor that I'd hire for my wedding. My husband and I saw a dozen portfolios at wedding expos and met with a handful of photographers, but after seeing Frank's work, there was no question who we'd go with.
First and foremost, I would say that our photographs turned out very well. Frank has a good eye. We had a large wedding (200+ guests) which can be challenging and a lot of work. The lighting that Frank used, captured group shots really nicely (not dark in background, not washed out, etc.) I think we managed to get a family picture with about 75 guests which was pretty cool.
Aside from quality of the photos, it was a pleasure to work with Frank from start to finish. He was always very responsive to phone or email. We met with him twice; once before booking him and again closer to the wedding. He was very accommodating with scheduling. Meeting with Frank for our second time, it felt more like hanging out with a friend than having a vendor meeting. Frank has a calm and relaxed demeanor (which is especially appreciated during the chaos of wedding day!) Not exactly liking being the center of attention, I felt very comfortable being photographed by Frank and his partner. Some of my family commented that he's the best wedding photographer they've ever seen! They appreciated that he showed pictures throughout the day.
Frank is nice guy, who truly loves the work that he does and provides great product.
a member
5.0
8/08/2018
Frank photog'd our wedding on June 30, 2018. He came highly recommended by our venue. Frank was not only a GREAT pleasure to work with, but he was fun and collaborative [which was a huge plus for us]. On top of that, he produced AMAZING work. The lighting was carefully manufactured in all settings (Frank is a true expert) resulting in photos that were superb. Some of the comments from our friends:
• "Wow this looks like a fairytale cover for a book!"
• "Oh it looks like the cover of a romance novel, beautiful and romantic"
• "Amazing photo. Such great use of light. Fairytale."
On top of that, we received our photos in what seemed like record time.
Thanks again Frank!
-Elyse and Tony
Evelyn C
5.0
3/06/2018
I was fortunate to have hired Frank to be our wedding photographer in 2017. I selected him based on his artistic portfolio – he is a true professional photographer (think he gets quite a bit of commercial work), and it clearly shows through his work. Frank’s photos have a beautiful, genuine aesthetic, often with a unique point of view. Frank is also easy to work with, accommodating, humble, and one of the nicest people I’ve met.
We first did an engagement photo shoot with Frank in the Berkeley Marina. He was flexible with the time and place. Frank showed up early with his assistant to scope out the area for good photo opportunities. My fiancé and I are quite awkward in front of the camera (not big picture people!), but Frank made it easy and fun for us the entire time, directing us as needed and giving us refreshing ideas on various sites and poses. We never felt hurried or rushed. When we received our engagement photos, we were thrilled at how beautiful and natural they turned out. I loved the pictures so much that I also referred my brother (who was also getting married the same year) to have Frank do his engagement photos. My brother and his fiancé were also super happy with their photos.
The day before our wedding, I ran into Frank at our wedding venue, a small local winery and vineyard. He stopped by on his own time (I didn’t even ask!) to check out the property and make sure he got a good feel for the place. True dedication to his work!
On wedding day, Frank and his assistant arrived at the vineyard in the late morning to take pre-ceremony shots. It was a full day, as we had a Chinese Tea Ceremony, Western Ceremony, and dinner reception. We had many attendees, given a large extended family and even our beloved little chihuahua dog! Frank easily navigated through the wedding chaos and delivered stunning pictures of the ceremony and reception. There were beautiful backdrops: giant oak trees, lush green vineyards, a pre-dusk glow. Frank captured each moment and person in its most natural form, sometimes delicate, sometimes serious, and sometimes humorous. To top it all off, Frank created a beautiful high quality leather bound photo album that he sent us a few months after our wedding. There were even 2 mini albums to supplement.
Frank is one of a kind photographer. Frank truly loves his profession and exhibits a genuine gratitude for being able to work in a field he is passionate about. You will be amazed by his photos – please don’t hesitate to book him!
E B
5.0
11/02/2017
Frank is the most wonderful and amazing photographer! We wanted our wedding pictures to be taken in a photojournalistic style, with greater focus on our guests and the event as it was happening. When we explained our vision to Frank, he completely understood and boy did he deliver! We were we so pleased with the results. Moreover, Frank was a delight to work with. So professional, accommodating and courteous. He put all of us at ease while capturing all of our special moments.
Jacqueline J
5.0
10/17/2017
How do you properly thank the photographer that captured the moments from your wedding, the best day or your life, properly? I have no idea. But my husband and I are beyond thankful we had the great fortune of meeting Frank Lee. We were taken back by his gallery posted on The Knot and we’re excited to know that our wedding date was available! Frank agreed to meet us and that just sealed the deal. Not only did Frank’s portfolio show his technical precision with the camera, but there was also a very whimsical touch to every image. Everything we saw was like something out of a glamour magazine, however it told a moving story and we knew that was exactly how we wanted our special day captured. Needless to say both the day or our engagement photos and our wedding day with Frank went off without a hitch and we could not have asked for more perfect results. Frank went out of his way to travel to us for the first meeting, engagement and wedding and just went above and beyond by getting prints blown up for the wedding and delivering several shots right after the wedding for our holiday cards. I can not stress how fortunate were to meet Frank. We made a lifelong friend and will definitely be hiring him for other important life event photography. Also, a big shout out to his second shooter Jeremy who delivered the same quality from another perspective. I highly, highly, highly recommend Frank J. Lee photography. Thank you again Frank!!
Terry H
5.0
10/03/2017
Not sure where to began, but our whole wedding experience will not be nearly as perfect as what it could be without Frank.
When we first met Frank, I was surprised by the enthusiasm he expressed when showing us sample albums he took. I can immediately tell that this is a photographer who loves what he is doing, and that's important for taking the perfect photos.
Our engagement photoshoot lasted for a whole warm afternoon, but Frank was energetic from the beginning to the end, the level of professionalism he showed was unparalleled. I'm normally not feeling comfortable in front of a camera, but Frank was able to make me enjoying the photo shooting!
A full day shooting of wedding was always tiring on top of the excitement, but Frank and his partner Jeremy stayed with us from early morning till the very end. Not to mention the number of perfect photos we got, there are many more of them which I know will give us chills many years from now, for the every precious moment Frank captured for our big day.
Me and my wife are still feeling unbelievable that we chose Frank as our photographer, for the amazing job he has done for our engagement and wedding. Moreover, we are even more happy that we met a new trustworthy friend.
Olivia W
5.0
10/01/2017
I can't speak highly enough of Frank. He's my favorite wedding vendor to work with. So many hiccups could happen on a wedding day, especially around schedule, but not frank. His professionalism and optimism make every other bumps on the wedding day much more tolerable. Among the few photographers we interviewed, Frank was the most friendly, flexible and honest about the cost. He customized a package for us to accommodate our schedule and budget. We met with him twice in person before the wedding (I believe he drove up to SF from the San Jose area both times). He gave us a lot of suggestions, ranging from locations for wedding photos, photoshoot timeline to makeup style. During the photoshoot, he showed good control of the situation but not pushy. He took care of the coordination among him, his assistant, and the videographer team, while my (now) husband and I just focused on having fun! Because our wedding day started early with lots of photoshoot, we originally told Frank that he can end his shift by 9pm according to the 8-hours package we booked with him, even though the reception is not yet over. However, he surprised us by volunteering to stay until the end, and chatting with some of our guests who're into photography.
Todd & Jenny F
5.0
9/30/2017
Frank is all around awesome. Great, stress free experience. Incredible quality in his work. Fantastic photos. Loved working with him. Very flexible and accommodating. We went to two locations for our engagement photos and it was 100+ deg outside; we were out there for hours and frank took his time to make sure he got the right shot. Most importantly, he made the bride look incredibly. On the day of our wedding, it stormed like crazy but Frank is so good at what he does and so creative, he still produced top notch photos. He made it all look so easy and so good - a true professional. I would recommend him to anyone for any kind of photo shoot. - Groom
I loved working with Frank! He is so positive, funny, and professional. We felt very comfortable throughout our engagement and wedding photo shoots, and he was able to capture some really great natural shots. He cares a lot about quality, and he sets the bar high for himself. He's not someone who will be watching the clock or hurrying you along to complete the shoot. He takes that extra step to get the job done, and get it done right. I highly recommend him! -Bride
Samantha B
5.0
9/26/2017
If you're searching for photographer to capture your life's most precious moments, you've arrived at the finish line! Frank Lee is the most genuine, thorough, humble and talented professional that we have had the pleasure of working with- hands down. We have received countless compliments on our engagement and wedding photos and are absolutely thrilled to recommend his services. We especially appreciated Frank's attention to detail, consideration of our requests and genuine candor and interest in our lives. Thank you for everything, Frank, we can't say enough how much we loved working with you!!
Kristie d
5.0
9/25/2017
We loved Frank!
The pictures turned out amazing, and we couldn't have asked for a better photographer. From the engagement photos to the wedding. It was superb. Frank definitely has a vision with each shot, and makes it seamless to follow him.
Thanks Frank for helping us make memories for our special day a memorable one! We definitely love the outcome!
Barbara T
5.0
9/23/2017
Frank and his assistant Jeremy were phenomenal photographers for our wedding. When we first met Frank, he was on the quieter side but one thing really stood out - his passion for the craft! We could tell right away he just wanted to do great work and contribute to our vision. He totally came through!
The day of the wedding was much more stressful than I imagined. Luckily, Frank and his crew showed up (on time of course) and took care of everything they needed to take care of. I was not one bit worried about the photography aspect of the wedding. They also made me feel so comfortable and eased some of the stress with their support.
In my opinion, Frank does not charge nearly enough for the quality of his services. He's in it because he loves his job, values the relationships, and cares about one's special day. He is truly caring, kind, and patient. We highly recommend Frank and know that you will not regret it.
Thank you Frank and Jeremy. You made our day great and we have wonderful, lasting memories that we will always be thankful to you for.
- B & G
Candis H
5.0
9/13/2017
Frank was the photographer at my sisters wedding, and we loved him so much we wanted to use him for our wedding as well. He is so friendly and makes you feel so comfortable! Plus, his photos are amazing! We absolutely loved our engagement photos, and then we now love our wedding photos as well. They came out better than we could have imagined. He's so creative and had so many different ideas for different locations to take photos and made sure the lighting was just right. We now have so many photos that we love and want to blow up to put on the wall. We would love to use Frank and his team again in the future, and would definitely recommend him to others!
Anthony A
5.0
9/12/2017
Simply Incredible. Frank and his second photographer worked very hard to get the best images possible. Frank was flexible and very easy to get along with. If we could do it again we would pick him again!!
Bryana A
5.0
9/08/2017
Frank and his team were AMAZING! They were professional, timely, creative and very passionate about our engagement and wedding pictures. We fell in love with his editorial style. Our photographs turned out beautiful. He truly captured the essence of our wedding as well as special moments among our family and friends. We highly recommend Frank and his outstanding team.
Cathy P
5.0
6/06/2017
I'm an amateur photographer who has taken photography classes and had a dark room while growing up. My wedding and reception was indoors so I wanted a photographer knew how to shoot in different lighting situations. Frank's breadth of work shows his skill with not only lighting, but capturing the type of shots everyone wants with minimal to no interruption to the flow of the event. His second shooter Jeremy was also excellent and they were both a pleasure to work with. (They also shot our engagement pictures).Many of our guests and FB community commented on our beautiful photos. Frank and his team made us look great - so worth it!
Jayne A
5.0
5/07/2017
Frank and his team went above and beyond on our wedding day to accommodate our crazy long wedding day! Fantastic pictures! Frank even went to the wedding venues ahead of the wedding day since he knew we would be crunched for time on the wedding day to find the best spots for the pictures! I recommend him to all my families and friends without any reservation! Thank you, Frank!!
Bistra A
5.0
8/08/2016
Frank was an amazing photographer. He prepared really well, took awesome pictures both during the day and in the evening, and got some INCREDIBLE shots of us at sunset . Pictures definitely look stunning and straight from a magazine. I would highly recommend Frank to anyone!
Jordan P
5.0
8/05/2016
Frank saved the day~ literally! Before Frank we had a horrible photographer do our engagement shoots and a prepaid her for the wedding day, which she refused to give back after our disappointing shoot. When I found Frank I knew right away he was professional. He was quick to respond, went above and beyond to make scheduling convient, knew exactly what we wanted for the big day and made everyone feel comfortable! To top it all off he delivered the edited photos 2 weeks earlier and they are more then amazing. I honestly am one of the most particular women I know, I drive my husband crazy but when you find someone who meets your standards~ you jump for joy! So grateful for these memories, I'll cherish them forever and I will always highly recommend this guy!!! 🙌
Nicole T
5.0
8/04/2016
Only one word can describe Frank which is AMAZINGGGGGGGG. My husband and I have had a pleasure to meet and work with Frank last November for our wedding. After viewing countless work from other photographers, we finally decided to go with Frank because of his excellent work, his can- do attitude and customer service skill. Being a very picky person, I have high expectation on his work and have had lots of requests through out the pre-wedding section as well as the wedding day. I received lots of complements on our wedding photo as well as the wedding album. He transformed all my vision into a real life fairy-tail where the picture speak itself. By looking at the picture, everyone thought that we have our wedding at a fancy venue instead of a Chinese Restaurant. Frank had done such an amazing job on our wedding photo and has been very patient with us. I'm so glad that we chose Frank as our photographer over others photographers.
Alicia R
5.0
8/04/2016
Frank Lee and the additional photographer were simply amazing. I got married outside on the Napa River and then my reception was at the River Terrace Inn. I had numerous comments from guests stating they have never had a photographer actually engage with them and say "look at the pictures it is amazing!" after he took pictures of my guests. He is professional, passionate about what he does, easy to work with, and produced some brilliant pictures. The lighting that he uses and how he makes the pictures absolutely flawless and bright is a real talent!
Frank also did my engagement pictures in May 2015 and we went to Jack London Park in Sonoma. I could not have been more pleased with the way they turned out and his creative idea to go to the park in the first place. The equipment he uses and how he understand the lighting is gorgeous. They came out exceeding my expectations and I will use him for every event I can!
He is extremely well priced and an album is included in the package I picked. I will choose 40 pictures and he will create a beautiful album for me and my new husband. I am very glad I found Frank and would suggest him a million times over :) THANK YOU FRANK
ruth c
5.0
7/14/2016
Frank was amazing! I was fortunate enough to randomly run into Frank while he was doing a photo shoot. 2 years later he was able to Fly to Maui to photograph our wedding.
Frank was very professional, took a lot of time researching the area for the perfect spot for pictures.
Our album is filled with great moments!
Carina L
5.0
6/06/2016
My husband and I celebrated the happiest day of our lives on July 18th, 2015 in Napa Valley, CA. Frank J Lee and his team captured every moment perfectly. Let me start by saying your wedding day goes by so fast and as a bride you are so emotionally enthralled that you don't really pay attention to what is going on around you so having a professional photographer is a must. Frank J Lee and his team were such a pleasure to work with not only were they professional they are passionate about their work. I interviewed a couple of good qualified photographers and came across Frank J. Lee Photography online, I saw his work and I was IMPRESSED to say the least. My Wedding Planner and I scheduled a meeting right away and I knew instantly Frank J. Lee was the photographer I wanted to hire for my wedding photos. Frank has such a warm spirit and you immediately know he is passionate about his work. My wedding guest were so impressed with his personality. Frank was so courteous he truly understands how important weddings are and his work is an example of that.
Let me tell you my Wedding photos are everything I imagined and much more not only are we pleased but we cannot stop looking at them. Our wedding photos look like they were shot for a high end magazine and sometimes its like looking at scenes from a movie. The phot 0s were so great my husband decided to take the photos and create a slideshow with music and we love to show them to our family and friends when they visit us. So many of our friends have complimented not only the quality but the creativity of the photos. The photos are so spectacular my husband and I are having a difficult time trying to figure out which ones we want to have for our Wedding book. I found Frank close to the wedding day but I had enough faith to purchase the package which included engagement and wedding photos with book due to his work I previewed online . We are taking are late engagement photos with him in the future and I can't wait especially after seeing my wedding photos. Frank J. Lee is someone you can entrust to capture every special moment on your Big Day.
Catherine L
5.0
5/19/2016
Frank is the best! We feel soooo lucky to have him. It has been a torture to choose one good photographer, after all no one can risk their own wedding. We finally decided to go with Frank because he is very sincere and patient. He listened to our requirements, which were a lot! He gave us lots of professional suggestions. We had a wonderful time in engagement shooting, that Frank took my husband's weir idea and made it happen! At our wedding, Frank and his two assistants spent almost the whole day with us, taking so amazing pictures from different angles. And then he did trash the dress with us! I personally thought this is the most worthwhile money we spent during the wedding. Frank is also flexible in schedule, for trash the dress session, we rescheduled for at least five times that I almost feel shameful and guilty. But Frank is totally cool with it. By the way, he himself is also a very charming artiest!
Jane K
5.0
4/21/2016
Frank was incredibly wonderful to work with, we picked the package which had both engagement and wedding day photos. When we first met Frank my now husband and I knew we had made the right decision, he made us feel very comfortable on the day of our engagement shoot. We loved his overall enthusiasm and it helped keep us going the day of our engagement shoot since it was quite a long day! There were a few factors like the cold weather and extreme windiness, but Frank worked with all of these factors and was able to get us such great and memorable photos from that day. Frank and his team on the day of the wedding were also so wonderful. We had expressed the types of shots we had wanted to capture the day of our wedding and we were more than happy with the final product, we love our wedding photos! He uploaded them after only a few weeks and it was so much fun to look through them and remember all of the fun memories we had made from that day. We just received our wedding album from Frank and it was incredibly beautiful and each photo we chose to incorporate into the album really captured our special day well. Thank you so much Frank!
Carolyn N
5.0
4/21/2016
Hands down, Frank was my FAVORITE vendor I worked with throughout my entire wedding! I was literally getting compliments left and right about his service, and especially him! His talent is undeniable, but it's actually his spirit and personality that brings his service to the next level. He is so genuine and passionate, and it was just a pleasure working with him. I can't say enough good things about Frank and his team. All I can do is refer him to friends/family and hope to see or work with him again in the future!
Ting T
5.0
4/11/2016
We had a great experience working with Frank. He’s friendly and easy-going, but also a (very) patient professional. He made sure we got our wedding album totally nailed down to our particular and difficult taste.
His experience doing commercial shoots really shows through in the staged shots for engagement and with the wedding party, where he takes advantage of the environment and you looking your best to make artful pictures.
The glamour photos from our engagement shoot that he printed and matted always get compliments from our guests. Put together your best outfits, pick a few interesting places around town with Frank, and he’ll make you a magazine cover several times over.
Chieu N
5.0
11/16/2015
Frank's goal is not simply to take great photos. Frank's purpose is to capture moments. With a commercial background and experience, Frank delivered some photos from my engagement and wedding that look like they belong in magazines. My wife and I met Frank three years ago at a wedding fair. We looked at the work of many photographers, but Frank's work really stood out to us. We were so impressed that he was the only vendor we knew we wanted when we decided to have our wedding three years later. Thank you for the the amazing work Frank!
Knottie66455251
5.0
10/28/2015
I met Frank at a wedding fair and after contacting him he came to my apartment to show me his work. I booked him for my wedding that took place at a hotel in downtown SF. He was very accommodating as I wanted to do photos outside near the hotel prior to the wedding and we got some really beautiful pictures. Throughout the entire day he and his assistants were very professional, made sure to listen to any photos that I wanted, and was always around for all the wedding events throughout the night. I was very pleased with the pictures he took, and he even sent me a few earlier than the delivery time so that I could use them for the thank you cards. I would highly recommend him to photograph your wedding!
Angel S
5.0
10/06/2015
My husband and I were able to book little over a year advance for Engagement session and our Wedding Day with Mr. Frank. The pictures he has taken for us came out beautifully for both of the Session. He was also able to work a price for us and with what we would want and what we need. My husband and I would be having Mr. Frank again for our Family Photo session after we have our baby in January! I strongly would recommend him to our family and friends if they ever need a photographer!
EMILY
5.0
9/30/2015
Frank and his assistants photographed my July wedding and we could not be happier with the results. Frank is a truly gifted photographer and his passion for getting a good shot, both candid and staged, is evident in the photos he took. The pre-wedding, ceremony, and reception pictures truly captured our beautiful day. After our ceremony, Frank photographed my husband and I in the wooded area outside the church and by doing so, he turned a seemingly average location into a work of art. Not only are the photos amazing, but Frank and his team are an absolute pleasure to work with. We are so happy we chose Frank as our photographer and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding photographer.
Affy H
5.0
9/29/2015
After searching all over San Francisco for the perfect photographer I stumbled upon Frank at a bridal show in SF. He was nothing short of wonderful in every way. We had a traditional Persian Wedding that required many intricate details and he captured everything with absolute perfection. Not only is he organized and diligent but he's such an amazing person with a positive attitude. The best of both worlds when it comes to a photographer. Looking forward to working on many more milestones together in the future. Thank you Frank!
Jennifer J
5.0
9/29/2015
Frank was an absolute delight to to work with. He is so passionate about his work, very professional, patient and a pleasure to work with. He was able to go to our wedding site prior to our event and find the best places for us to take pictures so that during the day of the wedding we weren't stressed or rushed. Frank had an assistant who was super friendly. You wedding pictures are the only memories you will be able to physically share with those who weren't able to attend and I believe Frank was able to capture every moment.
Yoselin M
5.0
4/29/2015
We saw Frank's work after looking at a friend's Instagram page. So we set up a meeting - Frank was very friendly and professional, and willing to work something out to fit our budget and needs.
He and his assistant Jeremy handled the entire wedding like pros. We could tell he knew what he was doing. He was enthusiastic and confident and put us at ease so we felt like we didn't have to worry about the photos, which is a huge relief on the big day.
Everybody raves about the photos now that they have seen them. We are really glad we went with Frank, and we highly recommend him. I'm sure you'll be happy with his work too.
Knottie08105862
5.0
4/22/2015
My wife and I reviewed MANY photographers before going with Frank and we cannot tell you how lucky we went with Frank. Frank is absolutely amazing... from beginning to the end. He has worked with many celebrities in the past, yet he is so humble, genuine, authentic, creative, and purposeful. He is so FUN and EASY to work with. The pictures he took of us, our friends, and our family are moments that we will never forget. Our jaws dropped when we saw the end product because his work was so good. We looked stunning and he made us look like a million bucks! Frank is worth every penny - these pictures are the moments that will be cherished forever. Thank you for your beautiful and timeless photos, Frank. -M&J
Amanda G
5.0
3/26/2015
I cannot say enough great things about Frank! The quality of his work is phenomenal and he did such a wonderful job capturing the joy and love at our wedding. Frank and his team worked so hard at our wedding from the moment they arrived and even stayed 2 hours longer than expected! Frank is a caring and honest vendor who will go above and beyond for your wedding day. We love our photos and will cherish them forever.
Taryn M
5.0
2/15/2015
Frank's work is absolutely incredible! His photos look different than other photographer's wedding photos. My husband and I credit this to his many years of experience as a commercial photographer. We wanted our wedding photos to be different and that's exactly why we hired him.
Frank captured our wedding day and we will forever cherish the photos. Family and friends rave about our photos. Many say they should be in a magazine!
Frank went above and beyond our expectations time and time again. He is a pleasure to work with and we recommend him every chance we get.
Kristine S
5.0
1/11/2015
Frank and his team were incredible to work with! They were very professional, but so quirky and fun to work with. Frank was willing to meet and communicate with us as much as we'd like. He did a site visit without us to the venue to check things out ahead of time, and he came to our rehearsal to make sure he was well prepared. The photos he and his team took were perfect! The quality and quantity were exceptional, and the shots came out exactly as we wanted them to. Highly recommended!
Friday W
5.0
11/24/2014
If you are considering Frank Lee Photography, this is addressed to you:
Do it. Hire him. Frank takes incredible photos. He captured the energy and spirit of our wedding in a way I never thought possible. Every time I look at the images I am transported back to that day. The emotion is present in every photo.
Frank not only takes amazing photos, he is an absolute gem of a person. He is someone who you want to be around, especially during an important occasion. His genuine and caring nature makes everyone feel at ease. You likely won’t notice that he is in the room with you, but if you do, you’ll be happy he is.
Frank will always have our highest recommendation. We are so thankful to have had him as our photographer.
Knottie41814491
5.0
10/27/2014
Frank and his team of photographers work really hard. They don't waste any time. From the time they arrived at the wedding venue in Half Moon Bay until the very end of the night they were constantly taking pictures and on the move. They made sure we had a lot of really good pictures.
The pictures looked amazing.
Frank went above and beyond expectations. He has a lot of enthusiasm and passion for what he does. He is responsive, easy to work and listens to your ideas.
Really happy we had a chance to work with him. Thank you for giving us so many great memories!
I would highly recommend Frank J Lee Photography.
Knottie7626574
5.0
10/15/2014
Frank and his team are absolutely incredible. Not only is his work just absolutely beautiful but his personality and demeanor are great too. He is probably the most humble person I have ever met. He is so calm and collected and I felt like he knew exactLy what I wanted without me having to mention it. The whole process of planning and leading up to the wedding, he was so readily available and easy to get in contact with. He answered all my questions and still let me have an opinion in what I wanted even though it was his work.
Our photos are stunning. We are so happy to have met Frank and feel very blessed to have had him there to capture our special day. We will be working with him again in the future for our other photography needs. He is amazing. I recommend him highly to anyone. He will capture your day and leave you feeling very comfortable and trusting in him!
Elizabeth R
5.0
9/16/2014
Frank and his team are amazing. A-MAZ-ING. It was very important for us that our once-in -a-lifetime special day be captured forever. Franks’ beautiful pictures made that a reality. His focus, attention to detail, and passion for photography is unparalleled and comes through in all his work. Frank was engaged during the whole day and constantly looking for the perfect shot. In addition my family loved him! We’re in love with our wedding pictures and highly recommend Frank to capture your life’s moments.
sharlyne m
5.0
9/11/2014
We found Frank at a wedding faire and he just sort of stood out to us, he had really different photos and it didn't feel cheesy or pushy. We were looking for something different, something that wasn't the same as everyone else's wedding (I was thinking Vanity Fare- very dramatic). We instantly clicked with Frank and he completely got our vision. He had some great ideas and really helped make our engagement photos wow.
As a bride planning a large wedding in less than 4 months and not having experience or any knowledge of weddings in general Frank, always answered my questions quickly and calmed my nerves. He has the most easy going demeanor which is super helpful when planning a big event in such a short time.
On the wedding day itself I almost forgot him and his team were there, which is what you want. Looking back at the photos he had so many candid photos that we really got to relive our wedding day all over again (which is something you want when you want that stroll down memory lane in the years to come).
Look through Franks website, see if his style is what you're looking for. If you share a similar vision he will nail it. My husband and I definitely made the right choice and Frank was our favorite decision in all of our wedding planning. The photos are what tell the story you will share with your kids and grandkids one day. A great photographer is the most important decision you can make for your wedding day (besides your spouse).
The meals and venue will fade from memory, friends will forget, champagne will be drank but... the photos hold the memory. Thank you Frank we were so happy to have found you.
-The Murphy's
Aya M
5.0
6/13/2014
We cannot sing enough praises of Frank and his amazing work. Given that wedding photography was one aspect that we did not want to compromise on quality over cost, we're very glad to have discovered Frank.
He comes from a very artistic family, has extensive experience (about 20 years) in commercial fashion photography, and uses his keen sensitivities to capture and define beauty and the strength of character in his subjects. We fell in love with his ability to take sweeping depictions of natural scenery, and also his ability to capture fleeting expressions of his human subjects. He is also humble and extremely passionate about photography, which both really speaks to his character.
For his style, he seems more comfortable to stage his subjects to maximize the effects of lighting (perhaps a nod to his commercial photography days), but he also does not hesitate to take impromptu photos when he recognizes an opportunity. Some of the best pictures he's produced for our engagement session were unstaged photos when we were goofing around with each other, but the level of warmth and depth depicted in these photos are incredible.
In an age where the profuse access to DSLRs are easily confused with talent, Frank's photography blows any competition out of the water and really makes you value his raw professional talent. Frank comes highly recommended to any bride looking to save great pictures for posterity.
Kathy N
5.0
5/24/2014
My husband and I met Frank at a Bridal Fair at the Fairmont San Jose a year + before our wedding. We went to multiple fairs and couldn't find photos that caught our eye as much as his. They were vibrant and captured the essence of a wedding - love, romance, laughter, and pure joy. He did exactly all that and more for our wedding.
We had a ceremony in a Catholic church with ample natural lighting, which turned out not to be the ideal setting for photographers. Knowing this, Frank made adjustments and was able to work with what our venue had. We also had the reception at a Chinese banquet with horrible printed carpeting. Luckily, Frank captured the perfect moments with the perfect angles so we didn't even notice it in the beautiful photos he took.
Frank was incredibly professional, but also made it very easy. Even my family complimented on my choice. I was afraid that since he did not speak Vietnamese, it would be hard to coordinate with our family, especially the older generation. Luckily, Frank had experience with Vietnamese traditions and was able to coordinate the day with ease. I usually don't need to recommend Frank. Most friends have seen my photos and automatically ask for his info. Make sure to book Frank in advance. I've had friends with summer/fall weddings and he was already booked.
Jade L
5.0
5/16/2014
So many things can go wrong on your wedding day, but count on Frank that he's not one of them! We are a very busy couple, but he has always been patient and flexible with our schedules. And we have to say that Frank had gone the extra mile during our engagement photos and wedding day to make it that much more special.
Frank has a real eye for a perfect shot. There were times where he recommended that we position or stand at a certain place and I when I looked at our surroundings, they were not exactly what I had thought was ideal. Until Frank showed me the photo he snapped and it turned out unbelievably beautiful!
What we admire most about Frank is his love for photography and that really makes a difference in a gorgeous photo!
Rebecca S
5.0
5/01/2014
Having Frank as our photographer for our wedding was one of the best decisions my husband and I made. We were having a tough time finding a good photographer and after we met and talked with Frank for the first time, we knew that he was the one we wanted. Not only is he an amazing photographer, he is also an amazing person. He made us feel very comfortable and we felt like we knew him for years. He was there when we needed him and always gave 100%. He took the time to meet with us whenever it was needed and helped us plan what needed to be planned. He is very professional and sincere, and he takes the most amazing photos that you have ever seen. He really puts in his all and it shows in his pictures. We had done an engagement shoot on top of our wedding day, and we LOVE the way all our pictures came out. If I ever need a photographer for any event, Frank will be my go-to guy. I HIGHLY recommend Frank to all my friends and family and to anyone else that needs an amazing photographer for their events!
Carmen C
5.0
4/30/2014
Frank and his team are by far my favorites out of all the vendors I used. They are so good at what they do and works well as a team. From meeting Frank at a wedding expo to even after the wedding, they've been professional, so flexible and quickly became good friends with us. The best thing about Frank is he will not compromise his quality of work and give a mediocre picture. Frank truly loves what he does and the work he produces. I can't wait to see the finished pictures and looking forward to my continued friendship with Frank.
byronBL
5.0
4/30/2014
Frank’s professionalism, creativity, and deliverables are AMAZING! I could not have been happier with the outcome.
I would hire him again in an instant and truly recommend him to all of my friends and family.
His knowledge of photography and creative eye work perfectly together to create breathtaking photos.
It is rare that you find someone so dedicated to their profession and that is exactly what you want when hiring vendors for your wedding.
He was very responsive to all my questions and ideas. And he was almost as excited about my wedding as I was.
I could keep typing, but all I need to say is that he is the one to choose if you want amazing photos and a true dedication.
Frank, feel free to post some of the photos from my wedding on your site! They need to be shared! GREAT JOB!!!!
Andrea M
5.0
4/29/2014
If you want amazing photos of your wedding day, you need to hire Frank! Using him as our photographer was one of the best decisions we made when planning our wedding. From the very beginning, Frank put 100% into our wedding day. He met with us, he planned with us, and he was always professional and available.
My husband has a strong interest in photography, so he had a critical eye when shopping for our photographer. Frank stood out because of his talent and passion for his craft. What he does is more of an art form. You'd expect to see his photos in magazines or on a huge canvas in your front room.
Not only does he capture beautiful moments, but he's an amazing person! Both he and his team were so professional and friendly. Frank made us feel like we were family.
If you're looking for a photographer that will make you look like a million bucks, put you at ease knowing that you're going to get great photos, and makes you feel like a friend is taking your photos, you need to go with Frank J Lee Photography.
Krista S
5.0
4/29/2014
Frank is amazing! We met frank at a wedding fair and looking back, I am so glad we found him. He was so easy to work with, very personable, quick to respond, and a great value. He worked with our budget to give us a better value than we could find elsewhere and the service was excellence. We received so many compliments on him throughout the day of our wedding too, mostly from people who had recently been to weddings and they all commented on how likable he was and how hard he worked to get every possible best shot he could. He was everywhere the day of the wedding! The real test thought was to see how the photos came out...and wow were we impressed! We love how it turned out and will forever be grateful for the shots he captured and the memories we'll have forever.
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