Li is a superhuman wedding photographer. Having known her from her pet photography, we didn't even shop around for a wedding photographer. Instead, we booked Li as soon as we set the date. She was the very first vendor booked for our wedding, meaning we had a photographer before we even had a venue. I can't begin to express how thrilled I am with the results of her wedding photography. It's impossible to understand what people mean when they tell you that your wedding day will fly by in a blur, but it is the truest statement I've ever heard. Everything flies by in a completely inexplicable way, so I can't thank Li enough for capturing every little detail of the entire day. She specializes in authentic photos that capture the true emotion in every moment. Her photos aren't staged or corny. They're real. And on a day when everything is planned down to the minute, you need someone like Li to capture authenticity, and even a bit of spontaneity. Li has a sixth sense and picks up on special moments when you don't even know they're happening. On top of her incredible skill as a photographer, she's just an awesome down-to-earth person to have around. There's something very comfortable and calming about her presence, which again, is quite necessary to have around on an incredibly hectic day. A thousand times, thank you Li! You're truly an incredible photographer. read more

Wedding Calligraphy Li addressed the inner and outer envelopes for our wedding invitations. She has several styles of calligraphy to choose from, and we chose a modern, whimsical style. Not only was the result amazing, but she finished the project in less than a week (over 300 total envelopes!), which is extremely fast and accommodating for this kind of project. She is very talented, easy to work with and did an excellent job. read more

This is for the wedding photo side of Fat Orange Cat Studio - not for animal portraits.... Even though some wedding attendees acted like animals at the reception. Rawr! I've seen the photos, and let me tell you I was blown away by the professionalism of Li and her team. Although they were the photographers, I never felt that they intruded on the ceremony or the celebration - they were really able to capture the spirit of the celebration without being thrust into the center limelight. I unfortunately got married back in the day where wedding photos consisted of the whole extended family standing stiffly behind the bride and groom, shouldering toddlers and small children as though they were offerings to the fruit-bearing goddess of fertility. F.O.C.S. does exactly the opposite. My friend's portraits and photo-log look as though they were ripped from the pages of a high fashion bridal magazine. Decadent, romantic, classy.... all the things a little girl wishes her wedding photographer would capture. Well done, Fat Orange Cat. I'll call you for my future weddings. ;) read more

Over the past year, Li of Fat Orange Cat Studio has photographed my mother's dogs, our dog, and our wedding. Oh, and she also made a fantastic calligraphied (is that a word?) sign for our wedding. Li is an extremely talented photographer and has a knack for really capturing the spirit of an event. She also managed to get some amazing shots of my extremely skittish and not-very-cooperative Chihuahua, which is a feat unto itself. At our wedding, Li (as well as her second shooter) were very unobtrusive; I barely noticed her around during the ceremony and reception, yet she managed to capture all of the important moments candidly and spontaneously (some of our guests described Li and her second shooter as "ninjas" :) I highly recommend Fat Orange Cat Studio for pet photography, wedding photography, calligraphy, and anything else that Li chooses to add to her repertoire of talents! :) read more

Li rules!!! She is easy to work with and produces some pretty good pictures. Jean J and I have a puppy that we decided to get pictures taken of.... Ok, she decided and I went along with it. I am glad I did. The first shoot of the 3 session puppy package happened several months ago. She came over to the house and took some great shots of our 3 cats and puppy. They were very well done and one of the photos of Logan (my puppy) looked like it was a stock photo that you see in picture frames. The second session was a little more difficult because Logan was not really into sitting still for the camera, but the shots looked great and I am contemplating getting one of them as a mounted large picture for my office. I look at her site occasionally and she is also doing wedding packages as well. I was impressed with those pictures as well. I can't recommend her enough. Check out her site if you get a chance... read more

I wish I had thought about writing a review earlier. I could never say enough wonderful things about Li and her photography services. I contacted Fat Orange Cat Studio when I was hoping to have some pictures of my four legged furry kids. The results were far beyond my expectations. After chatting on the phone Li and I decided upon a time for her to come to my house and have pictures of the cats taken and then we went outside with our dog for some fun in the sun. Not only is Li an amazing wonderful and kind person to work with she is a fantastic photographer! Li is not all about "posed" pictures. She captures candid shots of our pets playing and her work is amazing. I would recommend Fat Orange Cat to anyone. I personally used Li's pet photography skills but her wedding portfolio is equally stunning. Work with Li and you will not be disappointed. read more

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY I just want to start off by simply saying hire Li for your wedding photography. Li photographed my wedding a month ago and there are no words to describe how beautiful my photos are. She is the whole package, delivering heartfelt and emotional images from the portraits to the candid moments. Not only was she a dream to work with, so kind, laid back and yet still efficient, but she will go above and beyond to make your wedding look like the best anyone has ever been too. Just a few things I noticed about Li on the wedding day: -She showed up early, ready and excited -She makes you feel like you've known her forever and therefore makes you feel comfortable in front of the camera -She captured the little details, as well as the big moments and everything in between -She was respectful of all of our guests -She took control when she needed to, as well as stepped back to grab candid shots when necessary -She puts her whole heart into every photo I am a wedding photographer myself, so it is saying a lot that I give Li a 5 star rating. I have very high expectations and not only did she meet them, she exceeded them. I love our photos so much, my problem now is choosing ones to frame for our house! She gave us too many good ones if you can imagine!! Kelly read more

If you are a devoted pet-parent, this is a wonderful service. I contacted Li about taking photos of my 3 cats and puppy. She responded quickly, and we were able to set a time. She was on time for the appointment, and we spent a fun-filled morning trying to wrangle the critters. Amazingly, the photos came out beautifully. Amazing because I have 1 cat who is incredibly stubborn and uncooperative and a puppy who was very tiny at the time. Within a week or so of the shoot, she created an online account for us with our proofs. We were able to order the prints we wanted, and she hand-delivered them to us (we are very local and on a deadline). With Logan (the puppy), we signed on for the PPP - Puppy Progress Package. This involves 3 different sittings at various times in the puppy's life to document growth. We have had 2 sessions so far, and again, we were able to get some beautiful shots. (Amazing because Logan is a "teenager" now. He did nothing we asked of him, just ran around like a maniac.) Another fun feature is the studio blog. After each shoot, she posts about the shoot and puts up a few photos. I find it fun to read the blog and the comments. Can't wait for the adult (sniff, sniff) photo shoot. read more

What can I even say about Li that will do her justice?? As a photographer myself, I was extremely particular as I researched who I wanted to hire for portraits of my husband & myself. We both LOVED Fat Orange Cat Studio. Li has that perfect balance of being personable and professional, which carried through every aspect of our experience with Li: initial contact, planning, our shoot itself, and her follow up/presentation of final products. We were absolutely thrilled with our final images, and were equally thrilled when we later received a few extra images in print. My husband is never excited to be in front of the camera, and I'm used to being behind the camera, but we thoroughly enjoyed our shoot. Li made us comfortable, made us laugh, and made us so happy that we now sing her praises to everyone. The final images captured our spirits and the nuances of our relationship perfectly. I would like to keep gushing, but will likely sound a bit goofy, so I'll end this by saying that I recommend Fat Orange Cat Studio 100% because she is simply fabulous!! Li, thank you so much. You rock. :) read more

My wife and I planned a wedding in Boston this spring, and knew that a great photographer was going to be the most valuable portion of our wedding investment. We interviewed a couple of photographers in the area, and spent a lot of time browsing portfolios. We were drawn to Li's natural style - her pictures were simple but beautiful, without feeling altered or artificial. After we met with her in person at her apartment, we felt that she was someone we could be friends with even had we not been looking for a photographer, and that she would fit right in with our family and friends. While her pictures speak for themselves, we should also add that Li was incredibly accommodating to our long-distance wedding planning (I from Seattle and my wife from Philadelphia). She was always prompt in her emails, and clear in communication. When my wife and I received the final product after the wedding, we couldn't be happier and spent hours reliving the best day of our lives. We continue to be amazed at her artistic creativity and technical skill, and can't be more enthusiastic in recommending her. read more

Li took family photos for us last November - our family being myself, my (now) husband, our cat and our pup. It was so much fun, and she has a special touch with the little guys (and girls). If you're looking for any kind of pet photography in the Boston area, Li is your woman. Hands down. We also had Li photograph our wedding, and she also did all of the calligraphy. She is so talented, in many different areas, and is the best person we worked with throughout the entire wedding process. That, in and of itself, is saying a lot because it feels like we had a million vendors. Everything turned out perfect, and she was incredibly gracious and fun to work with along the way. We couldn't have imagined more perfect photos of our wedding day, and will recommend Li to everyone we know! Do yourself a favor, and look no further. If Li's available for your wedding, pet photographs and/or calligraphy...snatch her up. read more

I wish there were more stars to give, because Li deserves a million. Fat Orange Cat Studio shot our wedding this June in Boston and I cannot say enough about how wonderful, professional, kind and talented Li is. We just received the most lovely package from her with a gorgeous book, cd and prints - seriously Li has the most amazing eye and captured the joy and fun of our wedding. The photographs are at once artistically abstract and highly emotionally charged. She is wonderful to work with and I highly recommend her! read more

Li Ward is lovely to work with and her photos -- and calligraphy -- are terrific. She is unobtrusive at a wedding, but misses nothing. Excellent at capturing what you ask for. A real pro with warmth as well as talent and a fine work ethic. read more

Li did the calligraphy for our wedding invitations and they were one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen. Li turned our invitations into works of art. So many people have commented on how gorgeous the calligraphy is. Plus, Li was one of the most reasonable in terms of price and she was SO fast and worked with our weird schedule since our invitations kept getting pushed back. I cannot tell you enough how wonderful it was for my fiance and I to work with Li. Cannot recommend her enough and would use Fat Orange Cat for any and all services in the future! read more

After searching through dozens of Yelp reviews I found Fat Orange Cat Photography which had everything my fiance and I were looking for when it came to our engagement photos. We wanted a photographer who was excited as well as capable of including our beloved pup, Louis, in our modern, outdoor engagement photos. I contacted Li by e-mail and she got back to me right away to set up a meeting. We met with Li about a week later and during the meeting we decided on a date, a few locations to shoot, and which outfits to wear. It was finally the day of the photo shoot and she could tell my fiance was a bit camera shy; so, we decided to start with a few photos of the three of us in our apartment before organically moving about the South End. After the photo shoot, Li told us it would take her about two weeks to edit our photos, but she was done in exactly one week. We couldn't be happier with the photos! Li is not only a great photographer who I would recommend to anyone, but also a fun and extremely nice person. She was professional, prompt, efficient, and very detail oriented throughout the entire shoot. We couldn't have asked for more. read more