Jimmy Chu Photography

y expectation with some of the most beautiful photos that perfectly captured our wedding. I would recommend to a friend and would use him again in a heart beat.

”— we were less concerned with the formal, standard wedding photos where the bride/groom are staring into each others eyes or placed strategically in group photos with the wedding party, and more focused on having a “documentary style” approach that really captured “the moments in between” and candid shots of our favorite people sharing in the fun of our wedding day. We wanted to look back on the photos and feel catapulted back into the experience of it all— and Jimmy absolutely nailed it. He captured the stunningly unique features of every area of our indoor/outdoor wedding venue to a T AND documented the all out dance party at the reception flawlessly. Both my husband and I have VERY LARGE families and had huge wedding parties, and jimmys team wrangled everyone with the perfect balance of assertiveness and respect. We never once felt like stepping away for photos was a chore. We were absolutely blown away by the photos when we got them back. Not to mention his turn around time!!!!! Unreal! Hiring Jimmy and his team was one of the best decisions we made. We cannot recommend him enough!

as so please with how my photos came out. I would definitely recommend Jimmy to anyone needing a great photographer to capture their special moments.

e a total hit. Many portrait photos with all varying siblings alone then with parents then just parents, then both sides together, etc etc etc can be tough to muster through but he made everyone laugh, had everyone on deck and paying attention and made it painless. Jimmy worked with the sunlight moving, nature elements beautifully and was a true professional. My husband generally hates getting his photos taken and enjoyed working with Jimmy and Will so very much. We are thrilled that he was part of our day!!

ded in wedding photos. He also gave us the option to go to an AMAZING place (The Planting Fields) for photos right before the wedding with the bridal party and me and my wife and they turned out great! Jimmy and his partner Will were with us on our big day for TWELVE hours and the whole time they were friendly, positive, patient with our big families, efficient, and professional. He has a keen eye for finding the best shots and does some experimental takes which turned out amazing. It ended up raining in the evening and he took an awesome photo of us under an umbrella with special lighting where you could see the rain droplets. Amazing job and highly recommend. Thanks Jimmy!

m and chill yet makes sure everything gets done in a timely and organized fashion. He takes a somewhat awkward and stressful experience (get ready for all those poses!) and makes it actually fun and memorable. He even was able to capture our dog during our engagement shots in her best candid moments. He had a great eye as well for amazing shots, and we cannot possibly recommend him enough. Thank you, Jimmy!!!

ccommodating and flexible throughout the process. We did our engagement shoot with Jimmy in Central Park and it was a great opportunity to get to know him and feel comfortable in front of the camera. He was great at directing us and the photos turned out beautiful! On our wedding day, Jimmy did a great job of corralling our guests for photos (we had several large family shots) while staying upbeat and friendly. He trekked to several places throughout NYC with us to get all the shots we wanted - and had a great idea for us to step out from the reception quickly to get photos with the Empire State building lit up in the background. His assistant was also amazing and helped fix my dress throughout the night. We could not be happier with the way our wedding photos turned out! He captured the day beautifully and we have so many photos to remember it by. Thank you, Jimmy!!

ry part of our wedding, get a sneak peak to us really quickly, and was super friendly and fun to be around. He also had a friendly assistant who was extremely helpful throughout the day. Would definitely hire him again when we need a photographer.

lus is that he speaks Cantonese well so all our relatives understood him. After our unexpected but exciting engagement shoot in the rain, we knew Jimmy would lead us on a picturesque journey on our wedding day and we weren't disappointed. We trusted his artistic direction and had a blast doing everything and anything he told us like run in the grass or lie on the floor of our venue (he would always ask us first). Due to Covid, we postponed our wedding twice and he was always so supportive and understanding when we would try to figure out a new date with the venue. He works tirelessly for his clients and his work speaks volumes with the emotions and artistry conveyed. We wholeheartedly loved working with Jimmy and would recommend him to everyone!

ient and makes the whole experience easy and fun!

to reflect that. I was overtly anxious trying to figure out how I'd pull it all together. Cue in Jimmy Chu. I first learned of his services via a mutual contact. At the time, I hadn't known that my then-girlfriend would often peruse his social media accounts, sifting through artistic and beautiful depictions of others proposals, weddings, etc. As soon as I spoke with him over the phone, I knew he was going to capture our moment in the best way imaginable. He was incredibly approachable, patient and kind. He helped me devise a plan of action for the day that appeared straightforward enough. He wanted to know more about us, how we met, our backgrounds, all in an attempt to honor who we have come to be as a couple. The morning of the surprise engagement shoot went exactly as we reviewed. My now-wife (and I) couldn't believe it was finally happening. Jimmy produced beautiful photos highlighting this remarkable occasion for us. He made taking every single photo feel as natural and as comfortable as possible. He experimented with different angles, backgrounds, poses; all without seeming "too much." He made the experience a delight. My wife and I still look through those photos to this day, gleefully smiling at the culmination of 14-years of love. The feeling was immediate, there was no other option - we needed him to photograph our wedding day. The planning process was made smooth by his clear requests and experience. He reviewed our interests, shots of family members that were a must, color schemes, etc. On a day that is inevitably chaotic, he made sure to keep us on schedule in order to capture everything we wanted. He did this and more. My wife and I had our reception at the same location we went for our high school prom. We couldn't help but get emotional seeing the photos he took of us, with backdrops from all those years ago - nostalgic yet new. He and his assistant were incredibly respectful to our attendees and made sure the festivities went on without any disruptions. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. The photos and memories of that day have filled us with so much happiness. We highly recommend his services to those seeking to preserve their engagement and/or wedding days! You will not be disappointed!

, and we loved his photography style. We had our engagement session with Jimmy in Central Park and those pictures turned out gorgeous. The session gave us a sense of how natural and comfortable Jimmy’s direction could make us feel when normally we are both very awkward and stiff in photos. During the height of COVID, Jimmy was the one vendor who gave us a heads up to postpone our 2020 wedding out to 2021, and thanks to him we were able to secure an ideal 2021 date with our venue in time. On the day of the wedding, Jimmy was so efficient and worked so well with the videographer. His assistant was also helpful in keeping the shots streamlined. We love the creative shots he took and how he made use of the venue’s scenery and decor. He fully captured the joy, energy, and beauty of the day and of our loved ones, and we are so happy with our full collection of engagement and wedding photos to look back on.

year later. Throughout that process Jimmy was always keeping us in the loop and was super accommodating to our changes. The day of the wedding he really was great to have around and even drove the bride to the venue due to last minute changes! The photos came out amazing. They really gave us some special moments and made us look good! Thank you again Jimmy! I’ll definitely be in contact in the future when I need a photographer!

nd once we did, the decision to choose him was instant! His personality is very easy going and his portfolio of work was mesmerizing. His creativity and ease of talking to him is what really pulled us in. He was never pushy with any of the photo packages and was considerate of our budget, which anyone planning a wedding knows, can be very hectic and scary. He was just genuine with every step of the way, all the way through our entire wedding. When it came down to the special day, he was punctual and not a single hesitation while working, just a seasoned pro. Worked well with our outside videographers too! He captured the most intimate moments of our wedding with such excellence. We have zero regrets choosing Jimmy Chu Photography and we will highly recommend him to every single family and friend! And on top of it all, we received all photos of our wedding touched up just roughly three weeks after the wedding!!! I’ve had family and friends wait months!!! We can’t say enough good things about Jimmy. Just choose him already !

our videographer. He made us both comfortable and worked very efficiently so we didn't miss too much of our cocktail hour and reception. Our photographs came back within 4 weeks and they are GORGEOUS! BOOK HIM! He is honest, skilled, and a good person.

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attentive!! If you want a true experience Jimmy is your guy for literally every angle!

photos along the waterfront in Long Island City. On our wedding day, we had Jimmy and another photographer who was also great. We got the package with the wedding album and two parent albums which we and our parents love. Would definitely recommend Jimmy if you’re looking for gorgeous photos of your special day!

, our first call was to Jimmy; we had to make sure that he was available for the dates that we had in mind! Fast forward to our engagement shoot Jimmy’s personality and professionalism were exactly what we needed in order to be comfortable in the spotlight - my husband is a shy guy and I’d never been professionally photographed before. When those pictures came back, they were so elegant and timeless that we started to wonder how Jimmy would surpass them for our wedding… friends, Jimmy DID NOT disappoint! It didn’t matter that we arrived at the venue an hour late or that everyone had to social distance because of COVID, Jimmy was able to get every shot that we wanted and some that we didn’t know we needed! His action shots, in particular, have had us and our guests laughing and raving for weeks! The most important thing to us though, was how involved Jimmy was. He was honest, transparent, easy to reach, and he went above and beyond his role: he walked us through changing our wedding date when COVID started, he helped us think thought what COVID precautions we needed to weave into our event, he was a calming yet energetic presence during the hectic wedding day, and his pictures were original and available in record time! We feel extremely blessed to have worked with Jimmy and it’s safe to say that he became a part of our story through this process. We’d recommend him without a shadow of a doubt to anyone looking for an amazing photographer and gorgeous pictures!

tell a story through photos. It was very important to my husband and I that we find a photographer who we both felt comfortable with. Immediately upon meeting Jimmy, we felt very much at ease and booked him for our wedding right away. During our engagement photo shoot, Jimmy did a great job directing us and making us feel comfortable in front of the camera. He was super flexible with our requests to get different shots across downtown Manhattan. He has a natural eye for getting unique and creative shots and his excitement and passion made the engagement photo shoot experience fun and enjoyable. On our wedding day, Jimmy and his colleague partnered wonderfully together to capture every moment from the bridal party getting ready, groomsmen lunch, ceremony, and all the way through to the very end of the reception. We were impressed not only by the total number of photos we received, but how amazing each photo was! Jimmy captured so many beautiful candid moments and we can feel the energy of our wedding come through the photos. When we first met Jimmy, he shared that he wasn't afraid to be in the dance floor action to get the right shots and he lived up to this! Beyond his awesome photography skills, Jimmy is simply a great guy. Our engagement and wedding photos exceeded our expectations, our experience working with Jimmy was so much fun and stress-free, and without hesitation, we highly recommend working with Jimmy!

a great personality and is very professional which makes it easy to work with. My wife is very camera shy, but Jimmy worked great with her and made her feel comfortable. Also, I know I could be a lot to handle as I was partying all over the place but Jimmy was great at getting the shots he needed and capturing great action shots while my wife and I did our thing. Highly recommend him!

beautiful ways. He saw things in ways not many would. In addition to his creativeness, he was punctual, responsive, very flexible (he worked with us to fit our busy schedules at every point), and the upmost professional. He also provided input for day-of-scheduling and ensured that we had the shots we wanted. In comparison to other photographers we met with (some more than double his fee), he provided great value for top notch creativity, services, and input.