Business Details
21 Years
experience
Award-Winning Photographer in San Francisco
Chris Shum Photography was founded on a passion for capturing authentic moments through a candid yet artistic lens. With over two decades of experience, our team specializes in wedding, family, maternity/newborn, senior, and professional branding photography, transforming fleeting emotions into timeless visual narratives. As a father of two boys, I honed my skills in candid storytelling through the challenges of family photography, which naturally expanded my expertise from weddings to diverse life events. Recognized with multiple international awards in wedding and family photography, I actively share my knowledge through teaching, from beginner to professional levels.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our membership with renowned global wedding photography associations, ensuring every client receives artistry grounded in technical mastery and emotional depth. We pride ourselves on a photojournalistic approach that documents your unique story with simplicity and elegance, creating heirloom-quality images that preserve your most cherished memories.
Services
Wedding Photography
Family Sessions
Maternity/Newborn
Senior Portraits
Professional Branding
Engagement Shoots
Event Coverage
Photo Albums
Wall Art Prints
Keepsake Boxes
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We specialize in photojournalistic storytelling with 20+ years of wedding and family photography experience
- Our work has earned multiple international awards in wedding and family photography
- We offer both candid and posed shooting styles tailored to client preferences
- Our team includes a photography educator with expertise from beginner to professional levels
- We provide global travel services for destination weddings and events
What people say
Blown away by artistic delineation
Capture the magic of the day
Incredible job of capturing moments
Outstanding work
5 stars
Services
Wedding Photography
Documenting weddings with a photojournalistic approach that captures candid moments and emotional storytelling. Our services include full-day coverage, multiple photographers for larger events, and post-wedding portrait sessions. Clients receive high-resolution digital files and optional print packages.
Family Sessions
Creating timeless family portraits that highlight genuine interactions and natural emotions. Sessions include lifestyle photography at home or outdoor locations, with guidance to ensure comfortable, authentic results that reflect each family's unique dynamic.
Maternity/Newborn
Specializing in maternity portraits and newborn photography that celebrates life's earliest moments. Sessions focus on safety and comfort, capturing delicate details and bonding moments with parents and siblings in studio or home environments.
Senior Portraits
Creating personalized senior portraits that reflect individual personalities and achievements. Sessions combine posed and candid shots at meaningful locations, with guidance on wardrobe and location selection for optimal storytelling.
Professional Branding
Developing authentic professional imagery for personal brands and businesses. Services include headshots, workplace environment photography, and team portraits that convey professionalism while maintaining approachable authenticity through natural compositions.
People
Chris Shum
Founder & Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 20+ years of experience in wedding and family photojournalism. Recognized internationally for candid storytelling style and technical excellence. Educator specializing in photography techniques from beginner to professional levels.
Questions
What photography styles do you offer?
We specialize in photojournalistic storytelling with both candid and posed options, combining artistic composition with authentic emotion capture.
Do you travel for events?
Yes, we provide global travel services for destination weddings, family sessions, and professional branding assignments worldwide.
What products do you offer?
We provide fine art prints, canvases, metal prints, wedding albums, keepsake boxes, and premium wall art displays using professional-grade materials.
How do you ensure quality?
Our work follows strict professional standards with multiple international awards validating our technical excellence and artistic approach.
Can you accommodate special requests?
Yes, we customize sessions to client needs including specific locations, timing, and combination of photography styles for unique events.
Do you offer photography education?
We provide photography instruction from beginner to professional levels, sharing our expertise in both technical skills and artistic storytelling.
