In all my years of soul searching and trying to figure out what drives me to happiness, three things come to mind; helping others find confidence in themselves, building love from within ourselves so it can radiate into our communities, and to hear people's stories of their journeys and what brings joy and passion into their lives.
I believe that the best stories come from a simple whisper from the heart. My approach to photographing people is to connect and bring the heart and soul out to play. It heals, reconnects, and makes for wonderfully honest portraits. It inspires us to move forward with our authenticity, recognize our worth, and invites positive change into our lives.
With my educational background at the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco, California, and over 19 years as a professional photographer, I take detailed and creative approaches to capturing the essence of all my subjects.
Come out and play! Let me show you how gorgeous you really are.
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"Ken Lew has been in my life since Jr. High and I never would have thought what an impact he would have in my adult life. We have hired Ken for all of our milestone life events. He captured our wedding 14 years ago and ever since then every year he's done our family photo shoots. We cherish the moments we have with Ken and his husband Leo. They have a way to make people feel so comfortable and allows the photos to capture your authentic self. I'm definitely a lifetime customer, but more importantly they have become more like family to us. Thanks for bringing out the best in us. We look at our photos everyday and can't help but smile every time we see them. Anyone that's interested in hiring Ken, don't think twice. I promise....what they end up providing is priceless."
I highly recommend Ken Lew as a photographer for anyone in need of professional portraits. Recently, I decided to update my professional profile, and I couldn't have been happier with the results from Ken's photography skills. From start to finish, working with Ken was an absolute pleasure. He made me feel at ease during the photoshoot, which allowed him to capture my best angles naturally.
The quality of the professional photos that Ken produced is truly outstanding. They surpassed all my expectations. Not only did he pay great attention to detail in every shot, but he also has an eye for creating stunning compositions. The final images came out fantastic, and I've received numerous compliments on them since updating my profile.
Ken's expertise and professionalism shine through in his work. He clearly has a passion for photography, and it shows in the way he communicates and interacts with his clients. I appreciated how he took the time to understand my preferences and the purpose behind the portraits, ensuring that they aligned perfectly with my professional goals.
If you're looking for a talented photographer who can deliver exceptional results, Ken Lew is the person to go to. I have no doubt that his work will leave you impressed, just as it did for me. I can't recommend him enough for anyone seeking top-notch professional photography services.
"My partner and I worked with Ken Lew for our 20th anniversary photoshoot a few months ago. Ken has the ability to tune into who his clients are, provide a lot of ease to be themselves, and capture the true beauty in each person. Ken magically captured the essence of our love - silly, playful, supportive, and loving.
Definitely book your next photoshoot with Ken."
"Ken's artistic eye is unique and special. The photos he did for my small business, Treats by Mrs. T turned out even more beautiful than I imagined. Ken is patient, kind, talented, and takes his time in ensuring he's executing the vision just right. Highly recommend!"
"Words can't even begin to express how much we love working with Ken! We have worked with Ken on different occasions to capture family photos and they have always turned out incredible. Ken always has the best guidance and attitude to capture the perfect moments. Ken always helps us feel comfortable and confident during our shoots and it shows in our photos. If you're looking for an experienced, thoughtful and kind photographer I would highly recommend working with Ken! Thank you for everything that you do, Ken and for capturing precious moments that we can cherish forever!"
"Ken has been in my life since 1993...30 YEARS!!! Yeah, I said it, Ken! Knowing him has been a blessing. His consistent kindness, grace, and humility continue to serve him within his photography profession. While sincere in his delivery, my feedback to those new to working with him is to TRUST and LISTEN. Follow his suggestions as these are not 'off the cuff.' From his education, experience, and heart, Ken's photography practice is held in patience and critical sensibility for his craft.
Ken has developed a methodology to facilitate an overall experience, beginning to end, where somehow my personal takeaway was that, "we just did something amazing." Ken supports his clients in developing their personal vision and goals for the photo session. My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Ken for our engagement session at Berkeley Marina, wedding photography at UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens (it was a BIG favor!), and a pregnancy session in our home. I appreciate his sensitivity to our needs and coaching us to capture our love story for our intended audience...our children."
"Ken is the real deal! I had such a wonderful time throughout the entire experience. I am so beyond happy with my headshots, and I felt/still feel so cared for by the incredible service Ken provides! You won't just receive a photo shoot. You'll receive a thoughtfully crafted experience in celebration of you!"
"We love working with Ken! He is so great with kids (and camera-shy parents). Getting kids to cooperate while taking photos can be quite stressful, but Ken is so patient and finds creative ways to engage all the family members. Ken is great at making our photoshoots comfortable and you can see how much fun we had in the final product."
"Ken is the best photographer to trust with this process. Especially if you're someone that is nervous about doing a photo shoot, then Ken is the perfect photographer for you. From the preparation to the reveal, everything is impeccably planned and curated. Before the photo shoot, he meets with you to prepare outfits etc. The day of the photo shoot, he and Leo couldn't be more accommodating. They made what could be a really awkward situation, super fun and enjoyable, and the photos always turn out amazing. He puts so much care into his work, and it shows every step of the way."
"I met Ken in Chicago while I was visiting friends. He offered us impromptu headshots and we immediately hit it off! This was my first time having professional headshots taken. Ken offered lots of direction and had his kit ready to make adjustments for lighting in the moment. Ken took the time to offer a few location options to change up the background on-site. He also had a really fast turn around for delivery. If you need a photographer, I highly recommend you utilize Ken! He has awesome energy and offers great quality work."
Did a session with Ken toward the end of 2020 and not only did the portraits come out amazing, but the whole experience was fantastic! Highly recommended!
"I've known Ken for over 11 years now. He photographed my wedding. Fast forward to now and we went back to Ken to have some portraits taken. He's extremely passionate about his work and makes you feel like the most beautiful being. Not to mention, it's an absolute blast working with him! Our new portraits hold a special place in our hearts and we'll be forever grateful to Ken for the memories he created with us."
"I absolutely highly recommend Ken! I have had the pleasure of working with Ken for several photo sessions I've hired him for and so glad I did! Not only is he so professional but he has a gift of making you feel so comfortable to help capture the essence of you your authentic self I actually had fun in the process. His portraits of clients so unique to each client. My daughter was also highly impressed with her sessions she recommends him as well. If you have any doubts please don't no need simply reach out and hire him. You won't be disappointed. I will continue to recommend Ken.Love his work! Each session is a unique personal experience memorable each time and the final pictures are always amazing. Thanks for sharing your talented gift!"
Ken Lew Photo provided my first professional headshots more than 10 years ago, and then more recently in the last 3 years.
My professional portfolio has changed so much since my first photo shoot with Ken and he has captured the changes with every series he has done.
My experience with Ken Lew was always fun, engaging and disarming . His keen eye, sensitivity and attention to detail provided some of the most beautiful photos. Ken captured on camera the soulful expressions of my personality.
He is more than just a photographer, he reveals the beauty of your essence on camera.