Iris Chen Photography

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Prices start at $1,400

Elopement pricing

Prices start at $1,400

Packages

Prices start at $350

Offer from vendor

Now booking 2026 & 2028 weddings

Fall & spring dates are filling — say hello to check availability. Documentary coverage across Augusta, the CSRA & the Southeast. Ask about engagement sessions.

About Iris Chen Photography

Iris Chen Photography

Owner & Head Photographer

Iris Chen Photography is a documentary wedding and family photography studio based in Augusta, Georgia, serving the CSRA and the Southeast — Aiken, Columbia, Savannah, Charleston, Hilton Head, and Atlanta. Trained in fine art at SCAD, I photograph weddings the way they actually feel: relaxed, documentary-inspired, and gently guided when you need direction. I create space for genuine moments to unfold — quiet glances, unplanned laughter, the in-between moments — and deliver hand-edited photos with a storytelling slideshow in 3–4 weeks. Every collection includes a private gallery and printing rights, and I love to travel.

Fine-art training (SCAD), a calm and joyful presence on your wedding day, and meticulous preparation- locations, timelines, even the weather forecast. Couples tell me they felt comfortable and guided from start to finish, and galleries are delivered fast: hand-edited photos with a storytelling slideshow within 3-4 weeks.

Services

Services

  • Engagement session
  • Extra hours
  • Image editing
  • Online proofing
  • Printing rights
  • Second photographer

Photo formats

  • Digital

Iris Chen Photography packages

The Essentials Collection

4 hours

Peak pricing $1,400-1,600

Off-peak pricing $1,400-1,600

Description

Some love stories don't need a grand celebration to feel unforgettable. Whether you're exchanging vows in a quiet garden or surrounded by your closest family, this collection is created to preserve every meaningful glance, gentle touch, and joyful tear. Because the most intimate weddings often hold the deepest kind of love.

What’s included
  • Timeline assistance + pre-wedding consultation
  • Documentary-style coverage of ceremony + portraits
  • 300+ hand-edited high-resolution images
  • Private online gallery for viewing + downloading
  • Printing rights

The Storyteller Collection

8 hours

Peak pricing $2,200-2,400

Off-peak pricing $2,200-2,400

Description

Your wedding day will pass in the blink of an eye, but the feelings deserve to last forever. This collection is designed to tell the complete story of your day - from quiet anticipation to heartfelt celebrations - capturing not only how everything looked, but how it truly felt. These are the memories you'll return to for a lifetime.

What’s included
  • Pre-wedding consultation
  • timeline planning support
  • Getting ready, ceremony
  • portraits & reception highlights
  • 700+ hand-edited high-resolution images
  • Private online gallery
  • Printing rights
  • Complimentary engagement session (30 minutes)

The Heirloom Collection

10 hours

Peak pricing $2,600-3,000

Off-peak pricing $2,600-3,000

Description

From the first quiet moments of the morning to the last dance beneath the stars, this collection preserves your wedding day as a timeless story. Every chapter, every emotion, every fleeting moment is documented with care, creating photographs that become more than memories - they become part of your family's legacy.

What’s included
  • Pre-wedding consultation
  • custom timeline planning
  • Engagement session (60 minutes)
  • 900+ hand-edited high-resolution images
  • Sneak peeks within 72 hours
  • Private online gallery

Engagement Session

1 hours

Peak pricing $500-600

Off-peak pricing $450-500

Description

Your engagement is more than a milestone - it's the beginning of a new chapter. This session is about slowing down, being yourselves, and celebrating the love that brought you here. No pressure, no perfect poses - just honest moments, genuine connection, and photographs that feel like home long before your wedding day.

What’s included
  • a location of your choice
  • Location scouting & golden-hour planning
  • Outfit guidance
  • Gentle, guided posing
  • 50 hand-edited photos
  • high-resolution images in a private online gallery
  • Print rights included

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 5.0

5.0 out of 5

17 reviews

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    Sheila D.

    Rating: 5
    •Zola
    •Jul 6, 2026

    Best Photographer

    From our first conversation with Iris Chen Photography, we knew we'd made the right choice. She was easy to talk to and answered all our questions without making us feel rushed or stressed about the process. On our wedding day, Iris had a gift for making us feel comfortable in front of the camera, which meant we could actually enjoy the moment instead of worrying about how we looked. Her work is super professional—every photo is perfectly composed and captures the emotion of our day. We've already gotten compliments from our guests about how beautiful the images are. We'd absolutely recommend Iris to any couple looking for a photographer who is both talented and genuinely kind.

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    Dominique Edwards

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 8

    I cannot recommend her enough! 🤍 She captured the most beautiful memories for us, not only with our couple photos but also by taking pictures of us in our uniforms. Those photos meant so much to us and made for such a special, unforgettable moment. She has a gift for capturing the love, joy, and little details that make a moment so meaningful. I am so grateful to have these memories to look back on for years to come. If you are looking for someone who can turn special moments into beautiful memories, she is your girl! 🫶🏼📸

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    Maddie

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 8

    I cannot recommend Iris enough!! If you’re looking for a photographer who is not only amazing at their craft, but is also someone who can help you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, look no further. Iris captured my wedding day and I truly would trust no one else. She got to know my husband and I, reviewed mood boards and photography ideas, verified and helped construct our wedding timeline, and day of arrived early to get acquainted with the couple/guests/property. She is the sweetest soul and you won’t regret your decision. Thank you, Iris! Can’t wait to book you for our future milestones 😊🤍

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    Clare Snead

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 5, 2026

    Cannot recommend working with Iris more!!! From beginning to end, our experience was wonderful. I found her while searching for film-like, warm aesthetic photographers in Augusta and so happy I reached out. She was so sweet and helpful during our communication - helping me decide when and where to do our newborn, lifestyle photoshoot and was super flexible when our baby girl was born a month early. She made us feel so comfortable and our shoot felt fun and natural. She did a wonderful job capturing our home and family and I’m beyond happy with our photos that I will cherish forever. Work with her! She’s the best!

    Iris Chen Photography•Oct 7, 2026

    Hi Clare, thank you so much for this incredibly kind review! 🤍 It truly means so much to me. It was such a joy getting to document your sweet family, especially after your little girl decided to arrive a month early! I’m so glad we were able to make everything work and create a session that felt relaxed, natural, and true to your family. I’m beyond happy that you love your photos and that they’ll be something you can look back on and cherish for years to come. Thank you again for trusting me to capture such a meaningful season of your lives. It was truly an honor. 🤍

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    YZ

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Aug 6, 2026

    Iris was absolutely wonderful to work with! She was professional, patient, and made our family feel comfortable throughout the entire session. The photos turned out beautiful and captured so many special moments. We’re so grateful for these memories and highly recommend Iris!

    Iris Chen Photography•Aug 6, 2026

    Thank you so much for your kind words! It was truly such a joy to spend time with your family and capture these little moments that make your story uniquely yours. I know family sessions can feel a little busy and unpredictable, but those genuine laughs, connections, and personalities are often what make the memories the most meaningful. I’m so grateful that you trusted me to preserve these moments for your family. Thank you again for choosing me to be a part of your memories - it was an absolute pleasure working with you all!

I'm based in Augusta, Georgia, and happily travel throughout the Southeast for weddings and elopements. I regularly photograph celebrations in Atlanta, Savannah, Charleston, Hilton Head, Aiken, and beyond. Whether you're planning a city wedding, a coastal celebration, or a quiet countryside ceremony, I'd love to tell your story wherever it takes you.
My style is documentary with a cinematic, timeless touch. Rather than focusing on perfect poses, I look for genuine moments - the quiet glances, joyful tears, laughter, and everything in between. I want your gallery to feel like a beautiful memory, full of emotion and honest connection.
Absolutely. You never need to worry about knowing what to do in front of the camera. I'll gently guide you when needed while creating space for natural moments to unfold. My goal is for your photos to feel effortless, relaxed, and authentically you.
Yes! I love traveling for weddings and intimate celebrations throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and beyond. Whether you're planning an elegant wedding in Atlanta, a romantic elopement in Savannah, or a coastal celebration in Charleston, I'm always excited to document love stories in beautiful places.
More than anything, I hope you remember how it felt. Long after the flowers have faded and the music has ended, your photographs become one of the few things that remain. My hope is that years from now, you'll look through your gallery and be transported back to the love, joy, and quiet moments that began your marriage.
I do! Just let me know if your venue requires a certificate of liability, and I’ll send that over to them.
My turnaround time varies by season. Typically, you’ll be able to view your photos online about 3-4 weeks after your wedding. Within this time, you can also expect to receive a USB drive with high-resolution image files, so you can share the photos with your loved ones and order prints.
Typically, couples book me about 13 months before their wedding date. I encourage you to reach out as soon as possible about my availability, even if you’re planning on a shorter time frame.
In my 2 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve never cancelled a booking. In the very rare event that I’m unable to photograph your wedding, I’ll make sure you’re covered by one of my colleagues or my contracted assistant. I’ll also provide you with a list of photographers from the many networking groups I’m in, so you can find the perfect replacement.

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