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Jim Lee Visión
Bay Area Wedding Photographer
“A beautiful photo delights the eyes;
A meaningful one stays in your heart.”
 
 

Hello, I’m Jim Lee — a fine art wedding photographer specializing in authentic documentary storytelling. Over the past 12 years, I’ve photographed 200+ weddings across 50+ national and international destinations, capturing refined compositions and genuine, emotional moments. Recognized as one of Junebug Weddings’ Best of the Best 50 photographers worldwide, I create timeless, cinematic images that preserve not only how your day looked, but how it truly felt — beautifully, honestly, and uniquely yours.

 

I received 100+ reviews

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Teresa & Yeong
Teresa & Yeong

We had our wedding on 7/6/19 and couldn’t been any happier for picking Jim as our photographer. I spent months looking for a photographer as I just couldn’t find the right one. My coworkers at work had hired Jim for their engagement photos, and I fell in love with his work! The touch of journalism that captures each moment realistically with a dreamy feels, is exactly what I was looking for on my wedding day!

Joanne & Benjamin
Joanne & Benjamin

Jim helped us with our engagement photoshoot in Joshua tree. He responded quickly every time I wechat him, from choosing a location to picking out outfits, Jim provided feedbacks with professional point of view. I was worrying that we didn't know how to pose nor working with professional camera, but it turns out there's nothing to worry about because Jim is a kind of photographer who can not only take amazing photos but also guide you how to pose.

Yan & Brian
Yan & Brian

Jim is the best photographer we have ever met! He is particularly specialized in wedding /pre-wedding photo shoot. What we love most of is his skills in doing portraits, capturing those trivial moments and emotions of us interacting which can present the unique chemistry between us in the pictures. Not every photographer pay such attention to details as Jim.

Cheryl & Richard
Cheryl & Richard

My husband and I got married and Jim and his team were thankfully there to capture the day! There is nothing more than I can say other than that Jim and his team were perfect. He brought two assistants with him – Yangzi and Itten – who were also amazing photographers so it was really nice to have photos in different styles.

Caroline & Sean
Caroline & Sean

My husband and I had a winter wedding on 12/7/18 in DUMBO, Brooklyn at 26 Bridge. We researched a lot of photographers beforehand and once we saw Jim's photos we knew he was our guy. He is not your typical wedding photographer, his photos are artistic and unique. He has an eye for special locations, beautiful moments, and the beauty in people/relationships.

Xixi and Corey
Xixi and Corey

I had Jim for both my engagement photo and wedding photo. He is an amazing photographer and artist. He has a strong sense of storytelling and catches the chemistry between the couple. He gives honest advice on the package he offers, the time of the shooting, the outfits, the makeup... everything you could think to make the pictures perfect he is on it.

Amy & Andy
Amy & Andy

Jim is so talented, so friendly, so patient and so professional as a photographer! At my first introduction to Jim's art work, I was actually a little hesitant - I was not so confident at myself and my husband for taking such candid photos. We are not great at posing nor understand anything about angles, but I have to say, Jim made everything go so effortlessly!

Lisa & Lin
Lisa & Lin

Jim was an amazing photographer! We hired Jim for our engagement photos, and we are so happy with the quality of the photos we got - they are outstanding. I often joke with my friends that I wish I could pay Jim to follow me around photographing my life because he infuses every photo with this romantic, whimsical, better-than-life quality.

Fei & Fei
Fei & Fei

Since the first time we sit down with Jim in a coffee store in the city talking about his photo ideas/past experience, we have felt that Jim has his own artistic perspectives regarding to take use of light/shadow and we believe that he could not only record what is happening on our special day, but also capture beautiful moments of us that might be neglected by others.

About My Photography concept:

I am honored to capture your most unforgettable moments and preserve the precious joy of your love story. Each couple I photograph leaves a lasting impression on me. Some have known each other since childhood, while others fell in love at first sight. Some share a quiet, unspoken understanding, while others playfully bicker like lifelong rivals who wouldn’t have it any other way. I love my job because it allows me to witness and document these beautifully unique connections—each one a testament to love in its many forms.

Use Your Story to Create Unique Images

When I don’t know the person I photograph, there is a distance between us. That distance makes it difficult to capture their true emotions, and viewers can sense the disconnect between the photographer and the subject. But the closer you are, the deeper you can uncover their character and meaning. With every new client, we begin as strangers, and naturally, there is distance between us. That’s why I take the time to understand you—learning about your preferences, your stories, and the moments that matter most to you. These details are the foundation of my inspiration. I love discussing themes, locations, and every little detail of the shoot, ensuring that your vision is reflected in each image. By weaving your personality and emotions into my creative process, I aim to craft images that are deeply personal—ones that feel natural, honest, and uniquely yours. Even the simplest moments of your daily life can be transformed into something extraordinary through the lens. This is what I find most fascinating about photography: its ability to turn the ordinary into Something unforgettable.


 
 
 
 
 
 

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A Scene Written Just for You

I believe this part of photography where you step into a moment that feels like a scene from a film is the most memorable, the most meaningful, and yes, sometimes the most challenging. And it’s exactly where I shine. Rather than forcing stiff or exaggerated poses, I’ll shape the atmosphere and guide you gently into a role that feels natural — letting your connection unfold with effortless emotion. Through light, mood, and thoughtful direction, I craft a cinematic experience filled with authenticity, joy, and presence.

Beautiful scenery, stunning gowns, and flawless makeup absolutely elevate an image but those elements alone are not the story. The story is you; your emotion; your truth and your love, so my goal is to create something truly special for you—images that hold meaning beyond aesthetics. Even years later, as you walk past the place where they are displayed, you’ll find yourself pausing, unable to resist the rush of sweet memories. No matter what life brings, I hope these moments I capture will always bring warmth to your heart.

 

Have Some Fun Ideas

Through our conversations before and during the shoot, I get to know more about you—not just as a client, but as a friend. It’s not just about taking photos; it’s about creating a fun, comfortable space where we can laugh, be ourselves, and even share a few silly moments.

And when we bring playful, creative ideas to life together, the results can be truly unexpected. You might just be surprised at how much joy and personality shine through when you see the final images!

 

Make it stand out

Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

HOW CAN WE GET THE BEST EXPERIENCE

i always encourage my couples when planning,

to include something they like doing, somewhere

they like going or a place they have always

wanted to go. doing this will make the photos feel

more like yours than just any other shoot.

lastly, i always recommend sending over inspo so

i can fully understand what you love in art and

how we can make the most of our session.

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“ It’s about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organising them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.”
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Investment Packages

“Photography focused on story, mood, and the genuine moments between you. I’ll be there every step of the way, supporting and inspiring you as you journey toward your beautiful wedding day.”

How booking works

  1. Share your wedding date and location using the button below.
    (For engagement, pre-wedding, or elopement sessions — no set date or location is required yet!)

  2. Need a unique number of hours, multiple days, or multiple cities?
    Let’s schedule a free consultation so I can create a tailor-made package just for you.

  3. We’ll discuss your vision, walk through plans, and find the perfect fit based on what matters most to you.

  4. Sign the agreement and pay a 50% retainer to officially lock in your date. No hidden fees — ever.

  5. The remaining balance is due 30 days before your wedding or photoshoot.

Engagement: $2,800

  • Consultation call, text & email, unlimited consultations, unlimited collaboration & vendor recommendations

  • 4 hours - guided, fun storytelling photoshoot coverage by Jim Lee

  • 60 images with color editing

  • Jim Lee Vision Private Online Gallery

  • (2 hours session for $1,800, 40 photos with color editing )

Pre-wedding/Elopement : $3,800

  • Consultation call, text & email, unlimited consultations, unlimited collaboration & vendor recommendations

  • 6 hours - guided, fun storytelling photoshoot coverage by Jim Lee

  • 100 images with color editing

  • 15 hand-crafted retouching images picked by Jim Lee

  • Jim Lee Vision Private Online Gallery

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Pre-wedding/Elopement : $4,800

  • Consultation call, text & email, unlimited consultations, unlimited collaboration & vendor recommendations

  • 8 hours - guided, fun storytelling photoshoot coverage by Jim Lee

  • 120+ images with color editing

  • 20 hand-crafted retouching images picked by Jim Lee

  • Jim Lee Vision Private Online Gallery


Signature Wedding Package : $6,000

  • Consultation call, text & email, unlimited consultations, unlimited collaboration & vendor recommendations

  • Two Photographers

  • Wedding day coverage up to 8 hours

  • 500 images with color editing

  • 80-100 images with gentle retouching picked by Jim Lee

  • Jim Lee Vision Private Online Gallery

Tailor-made / Destination Wedding From: $5,000

  • Consultation call, text & email, unlimited consultations, unlimited collaboration & vendor recommendations

  • Options: One to Three Photographers


  • Wedding day coverage: 6 hours to 10 hours, or Multi-Days


  • 300 - 900 high-resolution images with color editing


  • 30 - 150 images with gentle retouching picked by Jim Lee

  • Jim Lee Vision Private Online Gallery

Add‑ons & Extra Services

  • Travel Fee: For sessions in Bay Area, a travel fee applies for locations more than one hour from Downtown San Francisco. Destination Wedding/Elopement travel fees vary depending on the exact location. Once you inquire and we finalize the setting for your shoot.

  • Extra hour (per photographer): $600

  • Exclusive retouch (per image): $60

  • Color adjustment (per image): $15


 
 
 
 
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frequently asked

QUESTIONS

 

Do you provide high resolution images for all the photos taken at the event? and Raw files?

I provide high-resolution .JPG files but do not offer RAW files. While I shoot in RAW for the highest quality, all delivered images are professionally edited in JPG format.

If you’d like additional edits, I offer:

  • Color adjustment: $15 per photo

  • Retouching: $60 per photo

  • Bundle discount: Available when purchasing 10 or more

To select extra photos for editing, you can browse the web-size preview images in your online gallery. Once payment is received, the turnaround time for additional edits is approximately two weeks.

 

Do you charge a travel fee? For what distance? What does that cover?

 

Travel & Accommodation Policy

  • No travel fees for photoshoots within 1 hours drive from Downtown San Francisco.

  • Early morning shoots (before 8:30 AM) require hotel accommodation near the first location for the night before.

  • Destination weddings: I will provide a detailed travel quote based on airfare, lodging, transportation, and the time required for travel. All travel expenses need to be covered, including:

    • 3 nights of hotel accommodation

    • Round-trip airfare

    • Round-trip airport transportation and car accommodation

 

What is your refund or cancellation policy? (In case of unforeseen COVID issues)

 

The deposit is not refundable. When we meet unforeseen issues like Covid, you can reschedule to the day that works for both of us without extra charge and the deposit will save as credits for one year if the reschedule time is uncertain. For any other issue, there will be one time to reschedule with no extra charge if I get informed three months before the shooting day. There is $300 reschedule fee if I get informed to reschedule the photoshoot day less than three month. There is $600 reschedule fee if you reschedule the photoshoot day less 10 days before the shooting day. For engagement/prewedding, I will also save the day after the shooting day as back up day or the most recent available day in case of weather issue like raining, storm etc.

 

Are you able to take specific pictures requested, such as: 1st look, wedding site, cake, etc.?

 

Yes! I recommend preparing a family and bridal party list and sending it to me along with your wedding schedule.

If you have any surprise plans—such as a first look, cake cutting, or any special moments—please let me know when we go over the details of your timeline so I can be fully prepared to capture them.

 

I do not want to have my photos posted anywhere nor be used for social media or any promotional purpose, is that something you can change in your contract?

 

There will be pretty expensive charge to add additional privacy or confidential terms in the contract. The price will depend on how long the privacy term will apply on. For example, you want the privacy terms to hold for decades. Since that means I need to give up the copyright and marketing value for the photos. The package price will be tripled and up. Also, the consistency of the wedding photography business is relied on the social media to keep posting/blogging and each photos I took have great marketing value behind to win the contest reward and draw lots of engaged people to my account, that is why the additional confidential agreement will cost more shooting fee to cover the potential investment value behind my high quality photos.

 

What happens if you get sick on that day and are unable to make it?

 

Barring extraordinary circumstances or unforeseen disasters, I will be present for your wedding.

  • If you book two photographers, the second photographer will have a style consistent with mine and serve as a backup.

  • If you book only one photographer, in the rare event of an emergency preventing my attendance, I will make every effort to secure a qualified replacement through my professional network.

In the event of an extreme circumstance that renders me (Jim Lee) personally unable to perform the photography, the Client may choose to nullify this contract, and any deposit or balance paid will be fully refunded.

 

Will we have the rights to the images?

 

Clients have full rights for personal use, including making prints, creating albums, and sharing photos on social media. However, copyrights remain with Jim Lee Vision, meaning the images cannot be used for commercial purposes, re-edited, or modified before posting on social media.

If you work in the photography or art industry, proper credit to Jim Lee Vision is required when sharing the images online.

 

Would the 6 hours or 8 hours photoshoot be continuous, or could it be split into 2 photoshoots?

 

Yes, the engagement/pre-wedding package is a continuous session. In most cases, it takes place in a single city and is completed within one day, avoiding the need for additional makeup sessions and extra costs.

However, there is flexibility if you plan something special, such as a road trip or hiking adventure. In such cases, any additional round-trip travel expenses or overnight accommodations would need to be covered.

If, after reviewing your plans, I find that splitting session into multiple days would be more practical and beneficial, I’ll be happy to accommodate that.

 

What equipment do you use? Do you have back up equipment?

 

I use Canon Eos R5 Lenses: EF 24mm f1.4 L, 35mm f1.4 L II, 50mm f1.2 L, RF 85mm f1.2, RF 70-200mm F2.8, four flashlights: Canon 600ex-rt II, lots of memory cards for dual saving images

 

Any recent customers that you can refer me to regarding reviews, etc?

 

Yes, please check out my Google, the Knot and Yelp page (by searching Jim Lee Vision) for my service reviews, and the testimonials section below.

 
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About My

Visión

I love bringing creative ideas into my shoots, crafting a unique and personal story for each couple—one that feels natural, deeply emotional, and truly their own. My photography blends the authenticity of documentary style with a strong sense of aesthetics, capturing both raw emotion and visually striking moments..

Documentary photography, much like a cup of coffee, can sometimes be subtle—its depth only fully appreciated when you understand the story behind the moments. On the other hand, visually artistic photos immediately captivate, drawing people in at first sight. My approach to wedding photography is about striking the perfect balance between these two perspectives.

I embrace the unconventional, creating images that are non-traditional and full of character. That’s why I add my own twist—like mixing in just the right amount of honey, fruit, and granola into that plain yogurt, transforming it into a rich and flavorful yogurt parfait. When you look through my work, you’ll experience layers of storytelling, emotion, and connection—capturing moments that feel both real and unforgettable.

 
 

About My

Visión

I love bringing creative ideas into my shoots, crafting a unique and personal story for each couple—one that feels natural, deeply emotional, and truly their own. My photography blends the authenticity of documentary style with a strong sense of aesthetics, capturing both raw emotion and visually striking moments..

Documentary photography, much like a cup of coffee, can sometimes be subtle—its depth only fully appreciated when you understand the story behind the moments. On the other hand, visually artistic photos immediately captivate, drawing people in at first sight. My approach to wedding photography is about striking the perfect balance between these two perspectives.

I embrace the unconventional, creating images that are non-traditional and full of character. That’s why I add my own twist—like mixing in just the right amount of honey, fruit, and granola into that plain yogurt, transforming it into a rich and flavorful yogurt parfait. When you look through my work, you’ll experience layers of storytelling, emotion, and connection—capturing moments that feel both real and unforgettable.

 
“ It’s about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organising them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.”
“ It’s about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organising them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.”
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“ It’s about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organising them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.”
Untitled-2.jpg
“ It’s about reacting to what you see, hopefully without preconception. You can find pictures anywhere. It’s simply a matter of noticing things and organising them. You just have to care about what’s around you and have a concern with humanity and the human comedy.”
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