Category Archives: 05. Photography

Blog posts about wedding photography, engagement photography, and the business of photography by Shang Chen Photography

It’s not the idea, it’s how you execute it

When you’re a creative, much of what you do rides on the vision, artistry, and originality behind your work. I believe that this image from a wedding I shot last year at Willowdale Estate has been done by at least three other local wedding photographers since I took it. I’m not claiming that I’m the original,...

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Let there be light!

Ask any photographer, what their #1 ingredient is in photography, and their correct answer should be light. One can’t be a “natural light” wedding photographer, that’s just not possible. What will happen when the natural light goes away behind a thunderstorm? Or when the sun sets and the reception is in full swing with fast-dancing...

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The Secret Sauce to Success

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Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had the honor and privilege to mentor several photographers across the country, and I am still open for some more mentor sessions before my new quarter gets too busy. These mentees are each in their own stage of success, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals, and we will be...

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Photographer mentor sessions!

Are you a wedding photographer or wedding photographer hopeful? It’s been really cool connecting with other photographers through my website and Facebook, but I know a lot of people have a ton of questions to ask but never had the chance to meet up with me. Now’s your chance! About Shang: With an undergraduate degree...

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Kind words, another installation

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It is always with great honor and privilege that I get to hear what my clients have to say from my work via their reviews, I appreciate it so much!!! It is exactly due to these reviews that people who have never met me, who do not share any mutual friends who have been past...

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