“My intention is for the portraits to uplift spirits . . .
to capture love, joy, and celebrate life.”

 

Award-winning Photographer Lori A. Cheung's portraits are featured in O, the Oprah Magazine. For over 30 years, Lori's dynamic and passionate photography has captured the spirit of her subjects. Based in San Francisco, Lori works in the greater Bay Area and also travels internationally for photo shoots. In any location, Lori's style illuminates the essence and brilliance of her subjects, and celebrates their legacies through fine art photography.

Lori's celebrity clients include Olympic atheletes, Academy Award winners, and Grammy Award winners.

Lori had the honor of photographing the Gandhi Tour at the Sundance Film Festival, Dr. Jane Goodall, Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, John Assaraf, Lisa Nichols, Dr. Michael Beckwith, United Nations Ambassador Byron Blake, philanthropists Ted Turner and Vanessa Getty, and others. She's been published by the NY Times, and in international books by Chronicle Books, Time Warner Books, and others.

Lori has photography expertise in:

• portraiture (professional headshots, family portraits)
• commercial (portraits to powerfully capture a brand and create successful marketing campaigns)
• events (fundraisers, parties, anniversaries, weddings)
• products (custom jewelry, art, etc.)

Awards and Honors

• Best Photographer, Finalist, voted by readers of East Bay Express magazine.
• Best Dog Photographer, Winner, voted by readers of Bay Woof magazine.
• World Wildlife Fund's international photo contest, Finalist. Judges selected Lori's winning photo from 10,000 entries.
• Global Community Service Award, Women's International Network, in honor of International Women's Day.
• Heart and Soul Award, PAWS, for extraordinary volunteerism.
• Celebrity Photography Judge, The Humane Society International and The United States Humane Society.
• Ambassador of Animals, World Peace One Foundation, the producers of global concert fundraisers, such as Live Aid, Farm Aid, and Comedy Relief.
• Featured in the bestselling book, Cats 24/7: Extraordinary Photographs of Wonderful Cats. Judges selected Lori's winning portrait from 50,000 entries.

Lori's Winning Style

Lori's style is candid, playful, and exuberant. An everyday moment transforms into an extraordinary one when viewed through Lori’s “third eye”— her camera lens. Lori’s portraits illuminate and reveal the inner sparkle of her subjects. Her unique ability to capture the defining moment is legendary. Lori's photography celebrates individuals by capturing their beauty and wonder. Lori specializes in fun portrait sessions at beaches, parks, homes, vineyards, iconic landmarks, and other inspiring locations.