Cheri is the absolute BEST! We booked her for our civil ceremony wedding at San Francisco City Hall, and she was a dream to work with. Booking was easy and her communication was great. On the day of, she went above and beyond, showing us where to go for our civil ceremony paperwork, directing our group of family members for photos, and guiding us all around city hall and outside to all the best spots for photos. She knows SF City Hall inside and out, is efficient, gives great direction, and is kind and fun to work with! We received our photos quickly within the promised amount of time. Cheri's photos are everything we wanted and more! We are beyond happy with the results. Thank you, Cheri, for capturing our special day so perfectly! read more

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I came across Cheri Tran Snaps through an online search for our SF City Hall wedding. Cheri and Nguyen were so great to work with! Nguyen was our main photographer, but Cheri joined us for a little bit in the morning. Both of their expertise, professionalism, and keen eye for artistic photography made us feel comfortable with following their direction and trusting their results. read more

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Absolutely AMAZING!! 100/10 recommendation. Our photos were exactly what we were looking for. Captured the day perfectly. Cheri and Nguyen were incredible and really went above and beyond. Very easy to work with, always responsive. They were truly the best. read more

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Thank you Nguyen ! For many gorgeous photos of our son's engagement party - Traditional Vietnamese Dam Hoi . You captured all the important moments throughout the event. read more

We planned our wedding just three weeks before the date--on Christmas Eve, which could have been stressful, but Cherri Tran made the entire experience feel calm, intentional, and seamless. Her pricing was shockingly reasonable, especially considering the short notice and the quality of work she delivers. Cherri and Nguyen were outstanding from start to finish. They didn't just take photos--they directed us confidently, managed the flow of San Francisco City Hall, and ensured nothing came between us and the experience. We felt completely taken care of the entire time. What truly impressed us was Cherri's level of dedication. She finished our shoot and then immediately headed to the airport for a vacation flight just hours later--on Christmas Eve. Despite that, she was fully present, unhurried, and deeply invested in capturing our day. Cherri felt like a sherpa guiding us into this new chapter of life. Her ability to capture emotion and stillness--moments that feel like a pause in time--is exceptional. We are beyond grateful and cannot speak highly enough of Cherri, Nguyen, their professionalism, leadership, and talent. Highly, highly recommended. read more

We saw Cheri's work on social media and just knew we had to book with her (we travelled from Dallas to SF). We took our engagement photos at the City Hall and we're so grateful for how knowledgeable she was about the building/surrounding area. We took a variety of photos at different locations inside and outside of the building, and she was extremely helpful with directing us for the shots -- which was great because I am not the most photogenic. On top of that, the turnaround was quick and the photos turned out amazing! Thanks so much Cheri for capturing these moments for us! read more

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Cheri is amazing. She took our photos under 15mins (2 kids under 3) but delivered over 50 amazing photos. Like HOW?! I'm with my kids 24/7 and maybe 1 great photo a week. read more

We hired Cheri as our wedding photographer and we're so thrilled with how the pictures turned out! My husband and I don't naturally have a knack for posing, but Cheri made us feel completely at ease. She guided us through everything and gave clear instructions, which made the photos look incredibly intimate and sweet. We absolutely loved working with her and will definitely be hiring her for our future events! read more

Cheri was the photographer for my cousin's tea ceremony, and we loved her so much we hired her for ours! She was very responsive and patient with my family. She even went to a nearby park to take additional photos that we wanted. All the photos arrived very quickly and looked amazing. I would definitely hire Cheri again! read more

Cheri photographed my Haldi and was such a joy to work with- she was a great and prompt communicator (including noting all the details), took absolutely fantastic and colorful photos of the event and the people, and got our photos back very quickly. I absolutely would recommend! read more

We were fortunate enough to get to work with Cheri again on our maternity shoot, and to say she is a miracle worker is an understatement. The photos came out better than we could have ever imagined! She was able to make two very awkward adults feel way more comfortable behind the camera. Being in my third trimester, it's hard to feel confident when you're tired, swollen, and bloated but Cheri helped me find a whole new appreciation and love for this very pregnant body if you're considering booking her, don't hesitate!!! read more

Cheri is professional and personable, making the entire process enjoyable. Her stunning work speaks for itself, and we highly recommend her services for anyone seeking beautiful photography! Thank you Cheri! read more

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During all this covid craziness, I decided to take a mini workcation to Pacifica and bring my pup over to the beach. My pup, Mochi, just turned 13 so I wanted to memorialize the occasion by getting some pictures done I was so lucky to find Cheri on somewhat short notice. Cheri was very familiar with the area and suggested doing our shoot at Mori Point. We really had a wonderful time in Pacifica and Cheri captured some truly special moments of me and Mochi. She was super patient since it was my first ever professional shoot and helped to coach me during the session. The actual session only lasted about 30 minutes and I was so amazed at the results. Communication was super fast and professional, very clear contract, upfront fees, etc...best of all, the prices were super reasonable and the turnaround time was quick! Only had to wait about 1 week to get my gallery of pictures! Thank you so much, Cheri! read more

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We are so thankful to Cheri for capturing beautiful photos of our family at Baker Beach. The weather was less than ideal and our baby was not cooperating but Cheri was patient and gave clear guidance and direction, and the photos came out beautifully - a testament to the photographer's talent. Amazingly, our photos were ready the next day! If you're looking for a photographer who's knowledgeable, talented, communicative and has an impressive turnaround time, I highly recommend Cheri Tran Snaps. read more

My husband and I decided to tie the knot at San Francisco Hall, and we hired Cheri to take photos for us! Cheri and her associate, Nguyen, did such an amazing job capturing the day for us, and I absolutely loved how the photos turned out! From City Hall to Palace of Fine Arts, they were both professional and knew the best angles and lighting. She was also really good with working with our parents and directing them, even when my dad and my husband's mom were just all over the place and not listening (like parent's usually are). Nguyen still managed to get amazing shots of my husband and me even though I was pretty awkward & let's admit.. agitated by our parents watching our every move Cheri was also really good at keeping touch with us, even before the ceremony day. The original place we wanted to go to after City Hall for additional photos was Lover's Lane, but unfortunately, we picked a date where rain was in the forecast (for the first time that fall too!). Lover's lane would have been too muddy and rainy, so Cheri quickly gave recs for other locations. We ended up picking the Palace of Fine Arts. It worked out great because well, you can take a look at the photos we ended up getting :) Her prices were also super reasonable in comparison to the other photographers I looked at! Don't hesitate to hire Cheri for your photo needs & if you're getting married at San Francisco City Hall and looking for a great photographer, definitely get Nguyen from her team as your photographer. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I'm so glad we were connected with Cheri for our engagement and wedding photos. She's exactly what we needed - someone who immediately makes you feel comfortable and isn't afraid of giving direction. Cheri and Nguyen not only captured the big, beautiful moments, but also the little details that made our wedding unique to us. Besides the typical posed portraits, we also got SO many candids, and looking at them makes me so happy. Beyond her photography skills, Cheri has so many qualities that make her an excellent event photographer. She's extremely responsive, always on time, knowledgable about a huge variety of locations in the Bay Area, and a great communicator. A businesswoman and artist in one. read more

I can't say enough about the wonderful experience we had with Cheri. From the moment we met, it was clear she understood and embraced our vision for the day. Her ability to perfectly capture not only the events (she did our wedding day, welcome event and engagement session) but also the emotions of the day was truly remarkable. I also appreciate how quickly she delivered the photos! Cheri's team was also fantastic, working seamlessly to ensure every moment was captured beautifully. I really appreciate how they all made everyone feel at ease (which is not easy to do on a wedding day!). One of the photographers on her team even helped assemble some decor when she had downtime. We are beyond grateful for Cheri's talent and the memories she helped preserve for us. Highly recommended!!!!!!! read more

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Cheri strikes and incredible balance of art and efficiency. We hired her for our engagement party of 100 people, and were dealing with other vendors all day. We had a Zoom with Cheri the week-of, then day-of we met up right on time. She got us comfortable and photo-ready in minutes, and captured some gorgeous moments of our family and the scenery. Fair pricing and fantastic service. I'd recommend Cheri for anybody's event! read more

I cannot say enough good things about working with Cheri. We hired Cheri to capture our wedding, and she knocked it out of the park. The photos are incredible! Not only did she capture epic, magazine worthy photos of me and my husband (I'm not a narcissist - but I desperately want to get massive prints of these and hang them all around my house because they are true art) - but she also captured raw, intimate moments that I will cherish for a lifetime. Part of the secret to why she is so great is she truly listens. She grasped our style and delivered not only in her work, but the work of her team. Cheri is also a true team player - my wedding dress had a stubborn zipper and she was able to get it when nobody else could! She is a true wedding professional. read more

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We decided to do our ceremony at San Francisco Hall and we hired Nguyen through Cheri Tran Snaps to take photos for us. Nguyen did a great job taking photos and helping us find good backdrops and poses, even with our awkward posing skills. Both Cheri and Nguyen were super responsive to ALL my emails and really helped me feel at ease with the booking. They're also clear and concise so you know exactly what to expect in terms of timelines, service, meeting points, etc. Cheri gave great advice on the best times for taking pictures in City Hall in regards to lighting and crowdedness of the venue. Nguyen took A LOT of photos in a relatively short amount of time and worked very efficiently. They also returned significantly more photos than promised within the timeline that was set out. I absolutely look forward to hiring them again when we do our actual ceremony after all of the Covid stuff settles down. Don't hesitate to reach out! They have 5 star rating for a reason! read more

Cheri nailed it for our elopement pics, so of course we booked her again when it came time for our reception. Super easy and stress-free to communicate with, which is so huge when you're juggling a bunch of vendors. She arrived early to scope out the venue for good spots, which was super appreciated. We had a list of group pics we wanted to capture, which she got all of PLUS a bunch of really beautiful candids of our guests. Also, she got our pictures back to us in less than 24 hours??? Insane. Would absolutely recommend her. read more

Cheri is such an amazing photographer. Our engagement photos turned out very beautiful. I wanted that cute romantic vibe and she delivered! It was our first time doing a photoshoot. She had so many wonderful recommendations when it came to professional hair/makeup, outfit choice, dip poses, and photoshoot locations. It was nice that she was able to give us guidance on poses and made us feel very comfortable during the shoot. She's very knowledgeable about angles and lighting. Definitely looking forward to using our photos in our guestbook for our wedding! read more

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Cheri did such an amazing job with my wedding photos! She was so flexible and accommodating when we had to reschedule due to COVID. she also gave great and direct instructions when taking photos on the day of. Also, very fast turnaround on getting all the pics. Hire her for all your photo needs and you won't be disappointed! Thank you Cheri!! read more

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This review has been pending for a long time. We hired Cheri for our small wedding which coincided with the peak of the pandemic, at a time when we didn't have a venue finalized, in unpredictable December weather. She worked with utmost sincerity and professionalism from the start - 1. Guiding us about the colours of dresses 2. The proper props - white umbrellas in case it rains. (Notably, those were a unanimously huge hit and gave some amazing Bollywood poses that we have printed and framed) 3. The best venues in the bay area for the photoshoot On the day of the wedding, she was right on time, managed to click beautiful pictures amongst the chaos of wind, rain and zoom calls. She was super flexible when it started raining heavily and promised to continue the photoshoot on a better weather day without any fuss. The second session also gave us some perfect pictures with the Golden Gate in the background in magical light. Thank you for making our day extra special and memorable. Will definitely strongly recommend her to capture precious moments! read more

I honestly cannot put into words how incredible it was to get to work with Cheri. My fiancé and I are absolutely awkward human beings, and so the idea of having to take engagement photos truly put chills down our spines. However, as soon as we started the shoot with Cheri, she has this way of keeping you calm, all the while being the world's best hype woman! She made us feel and look beautiful. The photos turned out amazing, truly beyond our expectations. She is a true artist. THANK YOU CHERI!!! read more

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I hired Cheri for engagement and wedding photography. Overall, she is very experienced and great at adapting to unexpected situations. She was punctual and very organized, not a vendor I had to worry about. Her prices were reasonable and I feel she puts effort into making your pictures the best possible. Great for bright and romantic style. At times I felt she didn't quite understand and capture the specific items of sentimental value that I wanted in way I planned, but she has her own vision and the pictures will turn out nicely. Engagement shoot: Due to Covid 19 and weather conditions in SF, we had to change locations multiple times. Throughout the process she was responsive and helped suggest alternatives. I did my shoot in December and on the day of, there was terrible fog in Half Moon Bay. However, Cheri still managed to make the pictures look amazing. For the second shooting location, we literally pulled over on the side of the road at a random sunny looking spot and took pictures there. Cheri was incredible at working on the fly and had an artistic eye for selecting the best locations. Wedding Photography: I had a really tight schedule (hired Cheri for 6 hours with no second photographer, 3 locations 20 min drive apart). Chinese tea ceremony in the morning and western ceremony and cocktail hour/reception in the evening. Services ended right at the start of reception dinner. I had two videographers as well and Cheri was able to take the lead in guiding them and helping them get the shots they needed. She captured all the group pictures well, but I wish there was more time for couple portaits. I wanted to take more but she was too quick and went off to take cocktail hour candid photos. For wedding photography I felt a little rushed (Cheri probably wanted to capture as much as possible), but I didn't feel like I had a chance to voice what I wanted. If you have specific items in mind you want to capture, definitely write it down ahead of time and be vocal about it (Ex. Close up portraits, shots of rings, etc). Maybe even designate a person to help you run over to voice what you want as the day is hectic and moving around in wedding gown is super hard (people can't hear you well and you can't get over closer to them easily). Overall, she did get a good variety of shots of all parts of the day. The pictures turned out well. I got my teaser photos really quickly. The rest of the photos took a little over 1 month (Cheri told me mailing of film scans were delayed due to Covid). I'd like to highlight that Cheri did go above and beyond in effort and drove all the way to South Bay several days before the wedding to capture wedding details for no additional fee. This really helped take stress off the hectic wedding day. However, I felt the pictures of the details didn't turn out that well. Cheri used a white ish cloth as a background so the items (mostly white and silver) blended in and colors ended up looking sort of washed out. She also mentioned that close up of the rings look best with flowers from the bouquet so those weren't taken ahead of time. On the wedding day, it was forgotten about so I didn't get any close ups of the rings. 5+ stars for effort, 5 stars for quality of end result (photos were edited well, bright with pretty colors), 4.5 stars for capturing what I wanted. I feel some shots missed, but understandable given hectic day and tight timeline. read more

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Cheri is an amazingly gifted photographer who I've been fortunate enough to shoot with several times. I love her work and cannot recommend her enough. In my last session with her, I only had a few hours to spend in the Bay Area before needing to hop on a flight and was a little nervous about whether I'd be able to fit a shoot in. (I needed new headshots and knew that she could deliver beautifully unique ones.) Cheri reassured me that we'd be done in time for me to get to the airport early and not only was she 100% correct, but she also delivered photos that I truly love. I've used the photos EVERYWHERE (from social media to professional settings) and couldn't be happier about how they all look. My favorite things about working with Cheri include: - Her speed: she was able to deliver beautifully edited photos even before I got to the airport. - Her patience: I'm not the easiest model to work with because I don't consider myself a model but Cheri will make you feel like you can add instagram model to your resume and calm you down and suggest poses when you whine about not knowing how to pose. - Her attention to detail: She pays attention to every detail and will even let you know when a hair is out of place. She not only thinks about how the shot will look but also how you'll feel upon seeing yourself in the photo. I can't wait to book another session with Cheri. Working with her is always the best experience. read more

Our photographer cancelled on us last min for our wedding in Sonoma and Cheri jumped in to help us. Cheri was so easy to work with and very flexible. She was patient with how we wanted our wedding to be captured and she literally went above and beyond with the pictures. She was super responsive and very punctual. Even the official photos she delivered way before the committed timeframe. My husband and I are in awe of the wedding photos and we thank her for capturing our special moment. Everyone at the wedding appreciated how professional she was and took consideration of every small detail. I couldn't recommend her enough. Thanks Cheri. read more

I was really nervous before the shoot, hoping that I wouldn't look ugly and wow was I worried for nothing. She captures the most beautiful moments and obviously really understands angles and lighting. She's friendly and gives you all the direction you need! I get really anxious to meet or work with someone new and she made me feel instantly comfortable. I love the photos so much, they are the kind of pictures you show your grandchildren someday. They will be family heirlooms for sure. I couldn't thank her enough for how she captured our engagement, something I had dreamed of my entire life. If you want to look back on your photos for the rest of your life, Hire Cheri! You will never regret it. read more

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Cheri was a fantastic photographer. Her attention to details was superb. Her turnaround time for finished photos was very quick, but she does not rush the process - amazing final product. She gave us input on location and timing to ensure we had the best lighting for the photos and was able to guide us on poses. She was very calm and we did not feel rushed. I highly recommend her to others for family portraits, weddings, or any other type of photo shoot. read more

I found Cheri while looking for a photographer for my daughters 1st Birthday this summer. We loved her aesthetic and after speaking with her over the phone, knew we had the right person to capture this milestone in our lives. Cheri was prompt and even stayed longer so we could get some more family photos in! She was also great with posing, especially with a squirmy 1 year old. We absolutely love the photos and highly recommend Cheri. read more

Cheri is an amazing photographer. We booked Cheri in the middle of the pandemic for our engagement and wedding photos, and this was one of the best decisions we've made. She has such a creative eye and is able to capture the vibe and element we wanted. When we did our engagement photos in San Francisco, she knew exactly the sites to venture to and helped us plan the perfect outfit to capture the feel we wanted to go for. She made it fun, easy, and accommodating for us. When our wedding came along, every little important detail was captured. She's meticulous, detail oriented, and is extremely thorough in asking us what specific moments we wanted to photograph, who we wanted to be photographed with, and what details not to miss. When we saw the photos, they were all stunning. There was not one photo I did not like. read more

Cheri generously offered free newborn photos for families with babies born during shelter in place and we took her up on the offer. She was so wonderful--arrived right on time, kept social distance and had a mask on, and still managed to get some beautiful photos of our family! We had the photos that evening and we felt grateful to have our babe captured in this epic moment in time. Thank you Cheri! I would definitely recommend working with her. read more

Cheri did such an amazing job during our maternity photoshoot, and then again with our 2 month old baby. We could not be happier. We got to see 2 or 3 edited photos on the same day and the rest were ready within a couple of days. The photos printed beautifully on canvas, and they were the perfect gift for the grandparents. I still find myself staring at the photos daily because I just love them so much. I can't thank her enough for the beautiful memories. read more