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Shang is currently making big life plans to move to a new city in mid-2012 and until the future is certain, she regrets that she will not be able to accept inquiries in the meantime. Associate photographer packages still remain available and you can use this contact form to inquire for those.

Feel free to email her any questions at shang[at]shangchenphoto.com. Typical response time is within 24 hours.

I can barely contain my excitement to blog this styled photoshoot because this was truly the work of a team. When I see people look at a beautiful wedding and all they do is compliment the photographer, what I hope is really being praised is the work of a whole team of people. Given the right kind of venue, the dress, hair, makeup, florals, food, decor, paper, etc., all that would make a world of difference in the photographs. As a photographer, I am extremely lucky to be able to document the end result of everything, but I should not be the only one given all the credit.

The following bridal shoot was a collaboration between me and the following listed vendors, all of whom have donated their valuable time and resources to make this shoot a beautiful experience. Thank you also to our models Kendra and Tina (who are both real brides! Kendra will be married next year and Tina was recently married), and to my assistants Maria and Christina , for making it happen.

Makeup: Makeovers by Ligia – check out my interview with her at the end of this post! A: I usually opt for brands that do the job efficiently and are long-lasting, and by efficiently I mean brands that do not give you that “cakey” feeling and that photograph well.  It’s very important to me that women are made up, they look good in person and in pictures as well.  Among my favorite lines are MAC and Bobbi Brown.

Q: How would you describe your makeup style? What is your philosophy when it comes to wedding makeup? A: My makeup style is simple, yet non-traditional.  When it comes to a bride, she should look like herself, flawless and more polished.  This look can be achieved not only with neutral but with bold colors as well.  In spite of the traditional bridal trends, colors such as reds can be used, as long as there is a balance between the eyes and the lips.

Q: How far in advance should brides look to book their makeup artist, and would you recommend a trial? A: I recommend that brides book their makeup artist three to four months in advance if their wedding is during the wedding peak season (May through August).  Booking a trial is essential, because it is during this session that the artist gets a sense of the bride’s personal style, and tailors for her a look that is duplicated on the day of the wedding.

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