Category Archives: 05. Photography

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

How to get a wedding referral from another wedding photographer

Now that I’m on hiatus, I’ve been passing any and all remaining wedding inquiries that still land in my inbox off to other excellent Boston area photographers. Usually when I post a referral, I get anywhere from 20 – 40 reponses. I try to pick 5 to send off to the prospective client, unless the...

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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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