Wedding 2nd Photographer

For Zona Chen (Wedding Photographer based in Beooklyn)

Our story

I first met Zona while we were both in the Master of Professional Studies (MPS) Digital Photography program at the School of Visual Arts in New York, graduating with the Class of 2024. Our friendship grew naturally as we realized we shared the same subway line to and from school, and because we were both living away from our families, we quickly understood each other on a deeper level. Over time, that friendship naturally evolved into a creative collaboration.

As Zona built a successful wedding photography business in New York, I began working alongside her as a second photographer, documenting weddings and dinners Since a wedding day moves quickly and there are countless meaningful moments happening at once, having a second photographer allows couples to receive a more complete story of their day. While Zona focuses primarily on the couple and the key moments, I capture additional perspectives, candid interactions, family and friends, and the in-between moments that help tell the full story.

My background spans editorial, fashion, portraiture, and commercial photography—from working as a Fashion Journalist and NYC Specialist for FASHION BIZ to styling editorial productions and managing studio operations for established photographers. Bringing that experience into weddings allows me to approach each celebration with both an editorial eye and a documentary mindset, capturing genuine moments while paying close attention to composition, style, and the details that make every wedding unique.
Working alongside Zona has been an incredibly rewarding experience, allowing me to help preserve some of life's most meaningful moments while continuing to grow as a photographer.tion text goes here