Chris Sommers Photo

I think I lack the skill to choose and organize words in a manner that would express how much we love our wedding photos and how wonderful it was to have Chris shoot our wedding. We are not ones to enjoy posing for photos and our tolerance for cheesiness is quite low. Chris kept us at ease, floated around as if dissolved into the experience, and captured the whole day/​night perfectly. She really told the story of our wedding and gave us phenomenal images that we value beyond measure.

I highly recommend Chris Sommers! Chris took my engagement pictures, and we were so pleased with her work and were so looking forward to our wedding pictures. She went above and beyond expectations for my wedding pictures! She is professional, honest, easy to work with, and honored every request we made. My family loved the pictures. Also, I was showing my pictures at work recently, and everyone was blown away… they thought that the pictures belonged in a bridal magazine much to my pleasure.

Chris is an amazing photographer! She shot our wedding on November 27, 2009 in Bangalore, India. We absolutely love the pictures that she took and her personality.
Chris went above and beyond as a photographer. While I was getting my henna done on my hands and feet, Chris not only took pictures but also feed me as well. How many other photographer would take pity on the bride to ensure that she’s happy and well fed? She even went shopping to ensure that she had the proper attire for our wedding in India (the groom’s family is pretty conservative).
Chris was extremely flexible, patient and accommodating. If anyone has gone to an Indian wedding, they would understand that events never start on time and not everything is written on the schedule. And the bride and groom weren’t much of a help regarding what was happening when or where — since we had no idea what was going either. There were so many events crammed into 2 days — it’s pretty hard to keep up with. Chris photographed every event — starting at 10:00 am until 2:30 am for 2 days.
Chris has a great eye for what will become memorable shots as you can tell from the pictures in my profile. We can’t say enough good things about Chris. I would definitely recommend her to take pictures for any events that you may have because of her personality and the pictures.

We heard great things about Chris from several of our friends, and wanted her as our wedding photographer. We recently had our engagement photo shoot in San Francisco, and she took us to several different sites in the city. Prior to our arrival in the city, Chris had already taken care to select unique sites for us to go to. We just received the pictures from her, and the photos turned out amazing! Not only is Chris a great photographer, but she also has a wonderful personality and is easy going. She made the whole experience relaxing and fun. We recommend her highly!

I recently hired Chris to photograph my kids. I was very pleasantly surprised by how reasonable her rates were given the number of different locations and the hours she spent with us. Chris was fantastic! She made both of my kids feel very comfortable. She made it seem like another play date and they barely noticed that she had a camera.
The photographs turned out wonderfully and looked so natural and un-​posed as she essentially captured them while at play! Chris’s talent clearly extends beyond wedding, fashion and corporate photography. She’s capable of bringing out the best in any subject (big or small :) ! I would highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a photographer for any reason.

Chris Sommers shot our wedding.
I don’t like being photographed.
My wife and I are as camera shy as if we’d grown up in the Amazon on a steady diet of piranha and neighboring tribesman, but Chris made it really easy and, as you can see, cranked out some beautiful images.
She and her assistant made us feel comfortable with the idea of our souls being sucked into her flashy box, so I’d hire her again.

Chris Sommers has been absolutely wonderful to work with! This spring, she photographed our annual giveaway events, where we give prom dresses & accessories to high school girls for free. Her work truly captures the beauty and spirit of the day. From shots of the girls to the rows of dresses, each image came alive and showcased the excitement of these high school girls.
As a non-​profit, it has been a true gift to work with Chris. Her professional, spirit, easy-​going attitude, and amazing character have been a fantastic addition to the events.
I definitely recommend her for any event and we all look forward to working with her again.
The Princess Project

First thing, first — I highly recommend Chris for any wedding project.
She will work with you to make it happen. And she is a very genuine person to boot.
When my fiancée and I split up the duties for planning our wedding, I was tasked with finding a photographer. Photography is also a hobby of mine, so i really grilled the photographers on techniques, equipment, and workflow.
We actually heard about Chris through our friends Joe and Nary, who were getting married about 6 months before we were. I interviewed a few photographers but somehow did not seems to get a true connection with any of them or their style. Then my financee and I met Chris. She was very genuine and immediately you could tell she was passionate about not just photography, but also the human element. Her style captures a lot of the emotions and feelings of her subjects and their circumstances. She captures a lot of the candids and little moments that you may miss. Her pictures often do tell a story.
In addition, she is very accomodating. An example was that she agreed to drive down from San Francisco to meet us in Mountain View to show us her portfolio and samples. She worked with us in completing our vision of what our wedding. We narrowed our choice down to Chris and another photographer, but what sold us was when we saw her in action at Joe and Nary’s wedding. We booked her right after that.
The day of our wedding she was there bright and early and she went all through the day and into the night taking a whole lot of pictures. Very professional, but at the same time it felt like we were hanging out with a good friend. Got the pictures recently and we are very happy with the results.

Chris is absolutely wonderful and the photos came out beautifully. I’m so pleased that we had her as our wedding photographer, not just for her exquisite eye for detail but for her sensitivity and empathy as well; all of which shone through in Chris’ body of work.

After interviewing several wedding photographers, I noticed many advertise their style as «photojournalism,» but Chris’ skills really stood out from the rest. She is an expert at capturing natural expressions, composing the scene, and spotting the details. Her genuine enthusiasm put us at ease. In our engagement photos, she caught the excitement and anticipation that no amount of make-​up or re-​touching will produce. At the same time, she highlighted the beautiful scenery, architecture and color of the settings.
On the wedding day, she was adept at working amongst our numerous relatives, most of whom were eager to snap photos at the same time. She manages to be professional and assertive, yet gracious and warm at the same time. Many of our family and friends remarked that they were impressed by her manner. At the reception, it didn’t seem like she was just doing her job (though she did it very well). She really seemed to enjoy documenting the party and that helped us to forget about the camera and just enjoy the party too. There are so many images that bring back the memories of that day.
In having Chris as our wedding photographer, I didn’t feel like we were just hiring another wedding vendor. She provided a very personal service with tremendous skill and creativity.

When my husband and I initially began planning our wedding, he created multiple spreadsheets on everything from the cake to videography to photography. He had sections for ratings of different vendors from previous clients and price ranges and anything else that you can imagine. We also had a set of pre-​printed questions tailored to each type of vendor that we were to interview. So when we set out to find a photographer, we were well prepared.
We interviewed several photographers before we met Chris. We were actually about to book another photographer, but my husband was incessant on waiting to meet with Chris. She was on a trip to Asia at the time of our photographer search. I wanted to make the decision and get it done, but I am so glad we waited for Chris.
Instantly, when we met her, we got the impression that she was very genuine and passionate about her work. She was very patient about answering our list of questions and she showed us her portfolios. There was never any pressure from her. She just let the photos speak for themselves and with that we were sold.
She took our engagement photos in San Francisco. She took us all over the city and we were able to get pictures with amazing backdrops. Chris is very knowledgeable about the history of San Francisco. So in addition to getting great pictures, we got an awesome tour of the city and learned facts about the city that we never knew. Chris took all our suggestions and incorporated them in to the pictures she took. We took pictures at Baker Beach and I wanted a picture of us writing in the sand. She didn’t think she could get the right angle on the beach, so the girl took off her shoes and got into the freezing cold water just to get the right picture. Now that’s what I call dedication!
On the day of the wedding, she was there with me throughout the entire day. She showed up early in the morning at my hotel room at the Westin with a smile on her face and took pictures unobtrusively. Most of the time, I didn’t realize she was there and we got a lot of amazing natural shots. The best pictures tell the story of the day of the wedding and she was able to do that in such a beautiful artistic way. Her pictures not only capture the moment but they also convey emotion. We had over 270 people at our wedding and with big Asian Weddings; it can get a little chaotic. She was very patient and was very obliging with requests from family members to take pictures with the bride and groom. Also, many of our guests wanted to get their own photos. So Chris took turns taking her photos and allowed our friends and family take their own photos. One of the greatest things about Chris is that she has a great eye for what makes a good picture. She was able to take a wall from one of the church offices and turn it to an amazing backdrop that we got breathtaking pictures from. She sees art in the ordinary and turns it into something extraordinary.
I can go on and on and continue to say great things about Chris. But simply, you just need to look at her photos and let them speak for themselves. We will treasure her pictures forever and look upon them when we celebrate our 50 year wedding anniversary. We have lasting memories of our special day with her beautiful photographs. Chris, we can’t thank you enough for all that you have done. You have become an indelible part in our lives as well as our future children because they will be looking at the photographs you took of their parents when they were married.

Chris shot our wedding in Vegas earlier this year and we could not be happier with the results!
We would absolutely recommend Chris Sommers Photo to everyone! Chris is a wonderfully talented photographer with a great eye who is genuinely kind, dedicated and professional. She captures all those amazing moments unobtrusively and beautifully. We have had nothing but glowing comments from our friends and family and are so happy to have her photos to document our special day. We will cherish them forever!

My fiancé and I interviewed many photographers for our wedding. Everyone had great pictures, including Chris. There were the traditional photographers (not really our style), and the the photoshop nazi photographers (photos are post processed to show extremes) and then there are the natural photojournalists that focus on capturing the most natural moments with the least amount of manipulation. Chris also has a traditional flair to her which is great for the posed shots.
When we met Chris, we instantly new she was «the one». It was the first time that we had met a photographer that we both fell in love with… instantly. Talk to her, you’ll know what I mean! ;)
During our engagement shoot, we had a total blast and she made everything so easy and fun. And on top of that, she was such an awesome tour guide and evangelist for the city. Needless to say, the pictures were fantastic.
On our wedding day, she was there from start to finish, capturing every single detail of the day. She has a great eye for the moment and is a true photojournalist. At the same time, she was very flexible to work with our other demands for formal portraits and group pictures. Chris is absolutely FANTASTIC at working the crowds for the big group formal portraits. During the rest of the day, when there was a moment to capture, she was right there behind the lens. She worked industriously through the night and patiently stayed till the end of the night to take pictures of us with our guests as they left. Because Chris herself has Asian heritage, she has a deep respect and profound understanding of Asian cultures which is a must for Asian weddings. Her warm personality is such that Mum is not afraid to tap on her shoulder for a picture with Mr & Mrs Fong. All our family and friends had only the greatest praise for her!
When Chris heard that my dad wouldn’t be able to make our wedding because he suffered a stroke, she immediately offered to send him a DVD of the wedding pictures, right after the wedding. While we were on honeymoon, we called my dad and was ecstatic to hear he had received the pictures. He spent countless hours reviewing her pictures and it brought him a great deal joy and comfort as the pictures brought to life one of the happiest days of his life.
We got our pictures on DVD after we got back from our honeymoon and they are phenomenal!!! Can’t wait to see them on print!
If you’re looking for a photojournalistic photographer but also someone who is flexible enough to do traditional and posed stuff, Chris is the person for you. Not only do you appreciate her art, professionalism, flexibility but she is one person that you wished you had as a friend. We are so happy to have her as a photographer and a friend.