Vivi Lin Photographer

We looked through countless wedding photographers on Instagram and Xiaohongshu, but somehow none of them gave us that “this is the one” feeling. Then we came across Vivi’s work, and we were instantly drawn to her photography style and editing. The moment we saw her portfolio, we knew she was the photographer we wanted for our wedding.

Vivi’s pricing was higher than our original budget, so we spent a long time debating whether we should book her. However, after our very first consultation, we immediately understood why she was worth it. She had already taken the time to study our venue and gave us thoughtful suggestions based on the space. Her preparation, professionalism, and genuine passion made us feel confident that we were making the right decision.

Looking back now, booking Vivi was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. We quickly realized that we were not just paying for photography. She went above and beyond throughout the entire wedding planning process. Before our wedding day, she gave us assignments to complete so she could better understand us as a couple, learn our preferred photography style, and see which moments and angles we loved. She truly took the time to review our responses and references, which helped her understand how to capture our personalities and create photos that felt authentic to us. Whenever we had questions, she was always patient, thoughtful, and willing to help. Her guidance gave us so much confidence and peace of mind.

On the wedding day, Vivi exceeded every expectation. Her and her team arrived early, brought amazing energy, and immediately made us feel comfortable. Whenever our smiles looked awkward or our poses felt unnatural, she gently guided us and even cracked jokes to help us relax. We especially appreciated her direct and honest approach because we knew every suggestion came fr om wanting us to look our best. We trusted her completely, and whatever she asked us to do, we happily followed!

Vivi is not only an incredibly talented photographer with an amazing eye for aesthetics, but she is also extremely detail oriented. Her sense of composition, lighting, and storytelling is exceptional, and nothing escapes her attention, from our outfits and poses to the smallest details in every frame. Because of her careful planning and guidance, the entire photography process felt effortless, allowing us to fully enjoy our wedding day.

What impressed us even more was how well Vivi managed everything throughout the day. She communicated effortlessly with our wedding party and guests in four different languages, kindly guiding everyone on wh ere to stand, how to toss flower petals, and what to do during different moments. She also noticed that one of our bridesmaids was having a hard time getting our vow book during ceremony and immediately stepped in to help. These small moments truly reflected how thoughtful, attentive, and professional she is.

We were also very thankful for Benji’s professionalism. We first met him during our rehearsal day, and he immediately made us feel comfortable. He was kind and incredibly patient with us, especially during our group photos after the ceremony. He guided us throughout the entire shooting process, making sure everyone was prepared and positioned well. His drone photos were absolutely incredible and added another beautiful perspective to our wedding memories!

We were so lucky to have Vivi and Benji as our photographers for our wedding. The day before our wedding, Vivi and Benji arrived early for our rehearsal to scout the venue and carefully identify the best locations for our first look and portraits. They also gave a lot of suggestions and feedbacks during our rehearsal. Their preparation and attention to detail were evident even before the wedding day began.

Thank you, Vivi and Benji, for flying all the way from San Francisco to Seattle to capture one of the most important and beautiful days of our lives! Because of both of you, we were able to let go of our worries and simply enjoy being the bride and groom for that day. Thank you for delivering the sneak peek photos so quickly, preserving every heartfelt moment, and giving us memories that we will cherish forever. Every single photo is so beautiful that we are having the hardest time choosing just one for our profile picture!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer, we cannot recommend Vivi and Benji enough. Their talent, professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for their couples are truly unmatched. We are so grateful to have had them capture our special day! ❤️

I truly loved working with Vivi and her team!! I chose Vivi because not only did I love her photography, but also because she has a fabulous dress studio and I ended up renting my wedding dress from her. She is more than just a photographer, she was the most important vendor to curate the vibe - she gave me recommendations for all the other vendors I hired and also introduced me to our planner, and my makeup artist.

Vivi is very detail oriented, so I highly recommend doing the homework she provides with as much specificity as possible beforehand so you get the right shots.

All in all, highly recommend working with Vivi. We love our photos!!

After long weeks of searching for a photographer whose work was unique, clean, and bright, I came across Vivi's portfolio. From the first meeting, I knew she was the photographer I wanted to capture our wedding. She came down from San Francisco to the LA area for us. Vivi is friendly, has a sharp eye, incredibly detail-oriented, and knows how to make anyone comfortable. Her wonderful, positive, ray-of-sunshine personality makes it easy to smile and relax. I am someone who is not very photogenic, but she truly made me feel like a star and knew how to help me pose gently. Because Vivi is multi-lingual, she made my in-laws comfortable as well. My family and friends were all impressed with how she directed poses, and of course with the photos! Even if all I had was the sneak peeks, I would be so satisfied! I absolutely loved how they turned out and I cannot wait for the full gallery! I highly recommend Vivi for any occasion and would work with her again anytime.

Vivi is truly the best photographer my husband and I have ever worked with. She consistently goes above and beyond our expectations, from the planning process all the way through the wedding day. She always comes to meetings well-prepared, is highly professional, and is incredibly responsive whenever we have questions.

She is essentially a one-stop shop for all things wedding related. She has her own bridal studio with a beautiful selection of dresses, an amazing eye for detail that makes every photo shine, and strong connections with top-tier vendors including DJs/MCs, florists, hair and makeup artists, caterers, and more.

We chose not to hire a wedding planner, and instead fully trusted Vivi to guide us in building the right vendor team based on her extensive experience in Bay Area weddings. She has a sharp eye for design and detail, helped me find the most beautiful ceremony dress, and gave thoughtful advice on styling for the bride, groom and wedding party. She would also share ideas for hairstyles or floral designs she came across that matched our vision, and I loved how aligned we were throughout the entire process. By the time we had our final planning meeting, we had already worked through most of the details thanks to her guidance and the “homework” she assigned us, which helped us think through every aspect of the wedding day.

She also reviewed everything carefully in advance and prepared us for situations we hadn’t even considered like positioning during the ceremony to avoid harsh sunlight exposure.

On the wedding day, Vivi gave clear and helpful direction so we could pose naturally and comfortably. She even brought a small toy to grab the kids’ attention during photos which was so thoughtful. Her fluency in Korean also helped guide my in-laws during family photos. Her entire team was warm and friendly, and one of her assistants even helped sew the back of my dress to make it better fit.

Within a week, we received our sneak peek photos, and they were absolutely stunning. The colors of our butter-yellow garden wedding came through so beautifully in every shot.

Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better photographer. Choosing Vivi was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding, and I would highly recommend her to anyone. She is truly more than just a photographer - she is a friend and a trusted partner throughout the entire wedding journey. We are so lucky to have her!

We had an absolutely wonderful experience working with our wedding photographer Vivi! Her photography skills are truly outstanding — every photo captured the emotions and details of the day so beautifully. She has an amazing eye for composition and lighting, and the final results exceeded all our expectations.

On top of that, she is incredibly nice and easy to work with. She made us feel relaxed and confident throughout the entire shoot, which made such a big difference on such an important day. She was also extremely professional and well prepared — the bouquet she prepared for us was absolutely gorgeous and added so much to the overall look of the photos.

Her positive energy and encouragement really meant a lot to us, and we felt so supported during the whole process. We couldn’t recommend her more to anyone looking for a talented, thoughtful, and professional wedding photographer. Highly recommend booking her!

Vivi and Benji were an absolute joy to work with! From our very first call, we were impressed by Vivi’s attention to detail, but what truly blew us away was how much heart they put into our day. We had a traditional Nepalese wedding, and they went above and beyond to research our culture, ensuring they understood every aspect of the ceremony.
Planning a wedding from California to Hawaii without ever seeing the venue was a challenge, but their expertise made the process so much easier. They even took time to visit the venue ahead of the big day to scout the perfect spots, which really spoke to their dedication. It was totally worth bringing them out to Hawaii!

On the day of, they made us and our families feel so welcome and comfortable. It genuinely felt like having friends by our side—Benji even stepped in to help tie my bow tie! Despite our wedding being 9 hours long, their happiness and energy never faded. They even came prepared with a collage of inspiration pictures to ensure our poses complemented our outfits.

We were so excited to see the photos and videos, and were completely surprised by how  the sneak peeks arrived! We are already thinking about what other lifetime events they can capture for us. We highly recommend Vivi and Benji for your big day!

Vivi’s experience shines through in everything she does. We had Vivi and Benji as our photographer team for our civil ceremony. Fr om the very beginning, her communication was excellent, and she helped us feel fully prepared well before our session even started. She navigated our City Hall ceremony with total expertise, knowing exactly wh ere the best lighting would be for the specific time of day and season. She took all the stress out of the logistics by planning a detailed timeline and even suggesting the perfect lunch spots for us to refuel.

We also did an outdoor shoot at the Legion of Honor and were absolutely blown away by the fantastic results. Vivi has a way of making you feel completely at ease; we spent the whole session laughing, which made for such natural photos. I know that when we look back at these pictures many years from now, we will still be so grateful. We will cherish these memories forever. We feel so lucky to have had her as our photographer!

Vivi helped us with our marriage ceremony photos at SF City Hall, and she is an absolute expert. She knows every detail of how to capture beautiful photos at SF City Hall, and her friendly personality makes her incredibly easy to communicate with. We only had about a month to prepare for our wedding ceremony, which was quite stressful, but she guided us through the entire preparation process and helped us feel fully ready in a short amount of time.
On the day of the ceremony, Vivi was extremely patient and guided us through every step. She is very familiar with the best locations at City Hall and knew exactly how to pose us to get stunning photos. After the ceremony, she continued to be very responsive and promptly answered all of our questions. We highly recommend her!

I must have looked at hundreds of wedding photographer accounts on Instagram before I finally got the courage to read out to La Venus Studio. Vivi was actually the one and only photographer I spoke to for my wedding, but from the moment we first spoke with the team at La Venus Studio, we knew we were in good hands. Vivi and her crew were incredibly friendly, genuine, and responsive throughout the entire process. There is a very well-organized process of brainstorming what the bride and groom wants from the photography so I had a very enjoyable time going through my inspirations and ideas. In addition, Vivi’s team doesn’t just show up on your wedding day. I spent a lot of hours prior to the wedding with Vivi during meetings online and in-person. She was very resourceful and prepared, so I felt like whether or not the bride and groom had too much ideas or no idea about what they want, Vivi would be able to guide you through the whole process stress-free. She also gave us a lot of tips about posing, wedding look, makeup, hair, facial expressions, and such details that no one else could have told us about. On our wedding day, their passion and professionalism were evident in every shot they captured. Vivi went above and beyond, taking photos from so many unique perspectives to give us a truly stunning set of images that perfectly captured the joy and special moments of our celebration. She worked tirelessly for hours, barely taking a break, driven by her clear love for her craft. Even some of my wedding guests mentioned to me how passionate Vivi and her team were running around and constantly with their eyes on the camera. We were thrilled to receive our beautiful wedding photos so quickly, allowing us to share the memories with our friends and family right away. The photos are beautiful and just as I imagined. I go back to look at the photos all the time, months after the wedding, to relive those moments and they never fail to tear me up or brighten my mood instantly. La Venus Studio provided exceptional value and we are so grateful for their respectful, attentive service that made our day the most special day of my life.

Vivi is an absolute lifesaver for our wedding. As a bride, the stress on the big day can be overwhelming, but Vivi managed everything flawlessly: coordinating everyone according to the timeline and calming my nerves along the way. She has an incredible eye for detail, noticing what’s missing and offering moral support when I needed it most. The photos captured far more than I could have imagined, and I’ve received so many compliments from friends and family: many said they would also book her for their upcoming weddings. She is, without a doubt, the choice!observing what's missing and provide moral support. Her pictures captured so much more than i could have imagined. If you are looking for the perfect pictures for your wedding, you should definitely choose ViVi