Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Shmily Wedding Photography

    4.9 (99 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM

    Services - Shmily Wedding Photography

    Couples photography

    Engagement photos

    Event photography

    4 More Services

    Headshots

    Maternity photos

    Portraits

    Videography

    Shmily Wedding Photography Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Shmily Wedding Photography

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Marisa M.

    Frank is awesome! The most enthusiastic, supportive, unobtrusive, helpful and lovely photographers, who also happen to take the best photos! Not only the Shmily team a pleasure to have around with us in San Diego shoot during COVID, but the photos they took are incredible and captured our engagement photos perfectly. I could not be happier with the end result and we would happily recommend them to anyone. Thank you Frank and team for making the experience so special and giving us amazing photos to remember.

    Tina C.

    One of the best, if not the best wedding photography services in the Los Angeles area. There are so many different companies out there that it was difficult to choose the right one, but we are more than happy we chose "Shmily Wedding Photography". They delivered the pictures and 15s video in a timely manner and were open to our editing suggestions. Both the pictures and the video turned out far better than I could have ever imagined and we have received non-stop compliments on both. I am so happy we have great memories captured forever and so beautifully by this amazing team! Highly recommend!

    An cool old fashion fridge in the studio.
    俊骐

    Shmily studio is a great choice for taking engagement/wedding photos! We used their pre-wedding photo shoot service. Their website is quite helpful for us to get familiar with the available locations and scenes. They provide services across a large area of California and more states. The main photographer Frank is professional, energetic and very open to communication. We discussed a lot about my preference of photo styles before the shooting. The actual shooting process is quite tired (as expected (_)), both for us and the photographer. From my wife: Annie as the host helped a lot during the trying out session of the wedding dresses. Bing Bing as the make up artist did a fantastic job to accommodate my wife's imagination~ ()

    Liming W.

    Highly recommended to any couples who like pre-wedding photos in a modest and ingenuous style. Frank and his team are professional and detail-oriented. From the pre-shooting day preparation to the shooting day implementation, Frank not only explained to us all the steps and details during the in-person consultation session, he also sent us a detailed Purchase Need-To-Know instruction document after the consultation to help us decide whether we want to move forward with Shmily Studio. During each step, Frank is easily approachable for any questions, and he explains to us with lots of patience in nice manners. Shmily studio has a wide selection of wedding packages and wedding gowns, and we gladly settled with 2 beautiful gowns that fit into the package and match our style. On the shooting day, Frank and his team communicated extensively and patiently with us to help us have the best pose, and tried from different angles to make sure the perfect moment captured. We shot at 2 locations, UCLA and Sunset Beach, in a sunny hot day, and I have to admit it was a bit challenging to walk and pose and smile for straight 4-5 hours, but Shmiley Studio offered free van service which helped us a lot and made the process less stressful, so we could relax in between the two locations and not to worry about the LA traffic. Thank you Shmiley Studio for making our shooting experience an unforgettable memory!

    Yoorie L.

    Very glad that we've chosen SHMILY for our engagement photos! They are very professional and patient. I strongly recommend them for your most important moment! We only had 4 months to the wedding day when we decided to get married. SHMILY team was very nice and helpful to rush our engagement pictures in time. Only 1.5 months after the photography day, we already receive our retouched pictures! The photos come out very beautiful, and all my families and friends like themt! SHMILY studio has different photoshoot packages, and their costs are very reasonable compared to others. As a studio, they provide full services for all you need for photoshooting. The package cost also covers wedding dresses rental and makeup service. They also help to purchase photoshoot permit if needed. So all I needed to do is to pick the dress and they managed the rest. Another thing I like about them is that they have about hundred wedding dresses in studio, with different styles and cover most common sizes. They update their inventory every year with new trend. You will find the one you want for sure. Frank is my photographer. He is talented and experienced. He knows what is good for me at the first sight. The wedding dress I used for photoshoot was actually suggested by Frank, and it comes out very gorgeous on me and in pictures! During the whole shooting process, Frank is very patient. He knows how to make you relax and catch your best moment. Both my fiance and I do not take many photos in life, but we did enjoy the engagement photo shoot! Thank you, Frank! Thank you SHMILY Team!

    Working station with iMac and staff working on pictures
    Avon C.

    [ U.S. Passport Photo ] It only takes about 10-15 minutes to get US passport photos, plus they are able to retouch it, so that it turns out so nice compare to passport photos taken at CVS or Costco. They will also send you a digital copy to your e-mail in addition to the printed ones. The team is aware of all the standards and requirements for various countries and they do also take China Passport Photos, Taiwan Passport Photos, Europe Passport Photos, etc. [ New Studio near John Wayne ] I am so glad to find out that they've finally moved back to Irvine and now has a new photography studio near John Wayne Airport! The new studio itself is beautiful and well-decorated. It is a open space where you can see their iMacs and staffs working on pictures and all the wedding dresses, plus their iconic orange Volkswagen bus at the corner. Guests are able to sit at the sofa and enjoy the space while waiting for passport photos to be retouched and printed. Plus, the parking is super easy since it is at the Sky Park business complex. [ Service and Price ] The team is very professional and friendly and upfront about the cost before taking your pictures. The price does match with the quality they deliver. But I would recommend calling ahead before heading over in case if they are away for outdoor photo sessions.

    Doris L.

    I've search many companies for pre-wedding photos. Although I live in north cal, I still chose shmily because I like their style. They traveled all the way to Carmel to take our photos. Due to COVID-19, we have rescheduled several times. They are nice, easy to reach and willing to communicate. Frank, the photographer, researched about the weather and photo spots weeks ahead of the photo shooting day. I worried that my fiancé will be nervous. In fact, we had a great time because Frank tends to capture the true moments between us instead of some magazine model poses.

    Vanna H.

    We hired them for engagement photos and wedding day photography/videos exactly a year ago and on the anniversary of our marriage, I would like to write a review to thank them for all of their hard work. I really love their work and the video looks amazing. Engagement photos: We met up with Jesse, the photographer, and an assistant at Huntington Central Park for our engagement photos. We had a lot of great photos to use as décors on our wedding day. They were very beautiful and romantic. Wedding day: They came with a big crew on the wedding day and were very professional from beginning to end. They stay with us from morning until the end of the reception, which is great because other photography vendors would only stay for a certain number of hours. Wedding video: I love how the wedding music video turns out. The videographer did a really good job showing a little of everything that was going on that day. We even have all the raw video footages that were not use in the final music video that we can probably use ourselves to make a bigger wedding day video for our family. Wedding photos: We ended up with at least 500 GB worth of photos and videos from the wedding. We have so much photos that it took awhile for us to finally got through everything and pick out pics that we would like to get edited. First dance: I especially want to thank one of the gentleman on the team who without him, we wouldn't have the perfect first dance! We didn't even practice the dance until the night before the wedding and he can tell we had little to no practice when we did a quick run through before the reception. One of the guy on the team help us perfect our moves and when it came time to do our first dance, everything works out! Our guests totally thought we practiced for months! Thank you SHMILY for everything! Here's the link to our video: https://vimeo.com/226537762

    Maria C.

    My 2nd time there. Really nice and fast,easy in and out photography studio!just a 10 min wait time. And you can pay by card also.

    Michelle V.

    These guys are so good at what they do! My husband and I hired them to do our wedding in September and at first I was dumbfounded by how expensive by photography prices but if you go with the right people who have experience, it's nothing! These guys not only helped me so much through the day by keeping track of our timeline for a traditional Vietnamese wedding but they helped pose us in a way that optimized their editing. The end results had me in tears because it was so beautiful! Photos/Videos 5/5: Their style is very romantic if you are hiring them for weddings. They are able to bring out a romantic style in whatever pictures they take of you and your family even if the scene is not romantic looking at the time. The editing is slightly on the Asian/classic side so if you're going for Hollywood/trendy/Gotti, they might not be the one for you but if you're doing romantic hipster to romantic classy, I'd go with them. Crew 5/5: I would give them 10 out of 5 if I could. Their English is not the best and communicating with them via email is slightly tough but on site, they are soooo sweet, accommodating, and super experienced! No mess ups what-so-ever! Trust their process! They will get it right! I cannot stress how experienced they are! I even got a passport photo by them done for my name change and even that turned out good lol. Pricing 5/5: End result, I did shop around for photographers and they are on the lower side of a high end package. I picked them through a recommendation of a friend that has worked with them for photography so I knew from her work and with her recommending them, they would be good. If you're looking for cheap, they're not your guys but if you're looking for high end, they're a bargain for what you'd want. Check their videos, they'll make you tear up even though you don't even know the people in the videos. http://shmilyphotography.com/video/

    Yue Y.

    I had the most amazing experience with shmily photo! Every communication with them was punctual, helpful, customer service friendly. Our photographer was Frank communicated with us prior to the shooting. He is professionally and with a wonderful attitude toward us. He is handsome and funny, makes you feel like a friend rather than client. We had a very good experience and enjoyed the shoot. Frank and his colleague were really nice and sweet, they were patient with us to take lots of photos on every scene just in case he missed some of the good moment. We just received our wedding photographs and were shocked at how many wonderful moments he captured for us. And the photos...WOW! I was blown away by the results. Each and every photo is a beautiful work of art. I am beyond happy with the results and look forward to being a regular client. Overall I want to thank them for the whole extraordinary experience and I would recommend them to everyone!

    Malibu Beach
    Mengqi T.

    We were really lucky to know the Shmily Photograph studio and took our wonderful pre-wedding pictures there. Due to the Covid-19, we canceled our wedding ceremony&reception plan and our honeymoon to Europe. However, we decided to leave some beautiful memories for this special year. some friends recommend Shmily to me. after comparing it with some other studio we found online, We love their photograph style best, which full of love and warmth. Furthermore, their group members are great! Great Make-up artist, great customer service, great assistant/driver, great post-production, and great Frank(photographer)! They are kind and patient, seem like friends and we talked a lot during the whole day. From dress fitting to taking photographs, every single detail they worked well. Best memories in my life!

    Balboa Park at San Diego
    Laura Z.

    Choosing SHMILY is the best decision we ever made. 2020 is definitely a challenging year, but in such a hard time, I and my husband are greatly impressed by how SHMILY team shows the warm consideration for us. They really try their best to offer the best service. I am a very shy person in life, while my husband never know how to smile in a nature way. But the photographer Frank is very patient with us. He also gives us very professional and specific guide on posing, so we don't get confused at all. I have very short hair, but the make-over is such a magic. I looks so elegant. SHMILY just know everything a bride ever imagine and want.

    See all

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tiffany Y.
    293
    32
    16

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Li H.
    0
    6
    28

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of 俊骐
    20
    2
    2

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Avon C.
    144
    26
    11

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vanna H.
    276
    12
    17

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Maria C.
    24
    40
    62

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Yue Y.
    79
    4
    4

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Marina I.
    30
    14
    15

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C W.
    0
    23
    6

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of May L.
    10
    34
    9

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Frank W.

    Frank W.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Rui L.
    137
    7
    4

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 6
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Fei W.
    41
    4
    0

    4 years ago

    Strongly recommended, pretty professional and nice photography. And San Diego is a nice choice.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 3

    Shmily Wedding Photography Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Shmily Wedding Photography

    Review Highlights - Shmily Wedding Photography

    Frank, the photographer, researched about the weather and photo spots weeks ahead of the photo shooting day.

    Mentioned in 45 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Vienna Rose Photography

    Vienna Rose Photography

    4.9
    (194 reviews)

    We hired Vienna Rose for my daughter's Sweet 16 and could not have been happier with the entire…read moreexperience. From communication prior to booking, during the event and the final product, I was thoroughly impressed by Brittany and Connor's professionalism. Connor was hilarious and really connected with the teens and the guests. He got specific shots I had requested and kept me on a timeline to make sure I would get the best pictures. His work was amazing! Super quick turn around too. I look forward to working with them again.

    We've had the pleasure of working with Brittany three times now, and those experiences have been…read moreabsolutely wonderful! Booking is simple and straightforward through their website. We follow their instagram for updates on available sessions and new locations :) Both Connor and Brittany have excellent communication! They always reach out with detailed emails and texts of expectations, weather changes/updates, and important info for our shoots. They're responsive, clear, and make the whole process seamless. From start to finish, everything felt easy, relaxed, and enjoyable. Brittany has a natural way of making us comfortable during the shoot and provides great feedback. They offer a great selection of outdoor locations with beautiful backgrounds and lighting! Another thing we really appreciated was how quickly the photos were delivered each time. We received a link to a photo gallery, and got to choose our favorites from those. The turnaround time was just a few days! We're so grateful for their talent and professionalism, and we would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for stunning, heartfelt photos!

    Justin Kim Photography

    Justin Kim Photography

    5.0
    (163 reviews)

    Justin was referred to me by a friend and I cannot express how beautiful the pictures turned out…read more He was very accommodating throughout the whole process and very responsive which I appreciated. On the day of the proposal shoot he went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience. Thank you so much again!

    I was referred to Justin by a friend and am confident that he was the best photographer that I…read morecould have booked for my wedding. From the beginning, he was very responsive and communicative about his services, expectations and things to consider for the big day. As someone who was planning her own wedding and did not have a coordinator, I very much appreciated his guidance and wisdom since he has so much experience with shooting weddings! He was very understanding and patient when it came to details regarding my timeline (which I sent to him only a week before the event). On the day of, we were running late in the morning, but Justin showed up early and even kindly stayed 20 minutes later than scheduled to make sure we could squeeze in all the group pictures that we wanted. Also, to both of our surprises, my uncle showed up with a camera, but Justin was very understanding and accommodating about the matter and made sure both he and my uncle were able to capture shots without getting in each other's ways. Justin did such a wonderful job positioning my husband and me for shots. We did not really come with any ideas in mind, but Justin had such a wide array of poses, both direct and candid, that we absolutely loved. He also did such a great job showcasing both of us individually and fluffing my train/highlighting the beauty of my wedding dress! Andrew, his son and the second photographer, was also so sweet and helped make sure the full effect of my veil was captured on camera. I am also so appreciative that they went out of their way and captured some special moments via video for us to have (we did not have a videographer). Overall, Justin and his team are extremely friendly, professional and flexible with the best possible attitude and careful attention to detail. I cannot believe the sheer amount of pictures that I received from the wedding day and how much time it must have taken them to carefully touch up and edit each and every single photo. Most of my pictures were taken indoors, but the lighting in the photos is immaculate. Truly, I am so grateful to have hired Justin and his team for my special day, and I would not hesitate to book and recommend him for any future photography needs.

    KLK Photography

    KLK Photography

    5.0
    (32 reviews)

    WOW! Describes my emotion in a few different ways at the moment-- one reflecting this shameful and…read morelong overdue review by me. The other- plain and simply, high caliber of professionalism, authenticity, and warmth that I've had the pleasure to experience after hiring KLK to work their magic for my engagement and wedding photos at The Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel, this past July. Firstly, my fiancé is not a fan of taking any kind of photos (downright hates the mere thought of it), but Paul changed that all for him during our short engagement and wedding photoshoot so that deserves an extra thank you, as I thought that was not possible. And to have many amazing photos to show for the least possible amount of time to shoot is nothing short of amazing, and illustrates the quality of output you would receive from KLK. Not only that, Kristi and Paul are the cutest, most down to earth and friendliest people you'll meet in the industry. We have only received our wedding teasers to date, and they were all outstanding. Can't wait to see the rest of the wedding images which KLK has communicated will complete in the next week or so - we also purchased a custom wedding photo book which we are very excited about! We can't recommend KLK enough and truly made the best choice picking them as our wedding photographers-- simply one of a kind!

    Kristi & Paul are amazing! We had a wedding change due to covid and they were so accommodating…read more Ending up having to take photos in their own yard cause a snow storm hit but it turned out beautifully! Then got a whole second day to take more photos! Obsessed with how our photos turned out. Cannot praise them enough!

    KimFilms Weddings

    KimFilms Weddings

    4.8
    (88 reviews)

    Words truly can't capture how thankful we are to Kimfilms for documenting one of the most…read moremeaningful days of our lives -- our civil wedding in Santa Barbara. This city has always held a special place in our hearts, and having our wedding there was already a dream come true. But Kimfilms made it even more magical. From the moment we connected, the team exuded warmth, professionalism, and creative passion. They immediately understood our vision -- I had always dreamed of something timeless, elegant, and full of class -- and they brought that to life beyond anything I could have imagined. Every shot, every angle, every frame felt intentional, artistic, and deeply personal. Kimfilms didn't just take photos and videos -- they told our story. The way they captured the natural beauty of Santa Barbara alongside the intimate moments between my husband and me was absolutely breathtaking. They caught the quiet glances, the joyful tears, the laughter, and the love -- the kinds of moments you can't plan, only feel. And now, thanks to them, we get to relive those emotions forever. When we saw the final footage and images, we were moved to tears. It was everything we hoped for and more -- a perfect reflection of who we are as a couple and the love we shared that day. The vision of elegance and class was spot on, and Kimfilms honored it with such care and creativity. To the entire Kimfilms team: thank you, from the bottom of our hearts. Thank you for making us feel seen, for honoring our story, and for giving us the most beautiful memories to look back on. We will cherish your work -- and your presence on our special day -- for a lifetime. Czezka + Joaquin

    I would recommend KimFilms to anyone looking to capture their big moment. We booked them for our…read moreengagement shoot and whole wedding day (12 hours!), and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out! They made picking which photos to print and post such a tough decision (we want to print and post ALL of them)!!! We knew we had made the right decision when we had our engagement shoot. We're not super used to being in front of the camera, but KimFilms did such a fantastic job with helping to guide and pose us in ways that still looked natural. They had scouted our photo venue ahead of time and had some great spots in mind that gave us a lot of variety of settings for our photos. I knew I wanted my photo and video for the wedding to both come from one company, and KimFilms really proved why that is such an asset. They work efficiently and quickly together, and have a clear plan in mind about what shots to get where and when - but were also flexible when plans changed due to rain. Their level of experience is evident and I cannot recommend their team enough - thank you KimFilms!

    OC Event Photos

    OC Event Photos

    5.0
    (51 reviews)

    I have been meaning to post this review since September, but life has gotten in the way. I think to…read moredo it like, every few days, since I want everyone to know how amazing this company was for my wedding. Corey is fun, professional and knowledgeable. I worked in production for a long time and had no shortage of potential wedding photographers, but the decision to go with OC Event Photos was a super easy one. He and his crew were on time (early, actually!) and he took calls with me before the wedding to ensure things were lined up properly. At the wedding, he was both fun to hang out with and also a brilliant photographer. Then, after the wedding, he turned around the photos quickly and they looked AMAZING. He is a great editor also (v important). Listen. Your wedding will go by in a flaaaash. It's cool to cut corners on many, many wedding related things (who needs personalized napkins like are you serious) but do not skimp on the photographer(s). Your photos are your only tangible takeaway from the entire experience. They will open doors for memory and closeness and conversation forever. Go with a legit company -- actually just go with OC.

    Thank you for capturing our day so wonderfully. Our family and friends truly loved watching the…read morevideo. All said that they felt like they were there. Attached are just a few of my favorite pictures from the massive assortment you provided. You helped tell our story perfectly. Thank you.

    Shmily Wedding Photography - sessionphotography - Updated June 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...