The People, The Feeling, The Moment.

EDITORIAL wedding photography with a documentary approach

the people, THE feeling,

the moment.

For the couple who wants to remember the beauty as much as how it felt.

For the couple who wants to remember the beauty of their celebration, how it felt,
and everything that made it unforgettable.

Charlottesville wedding photographer

VA/DC/NYC | destination

EDITORIAL + documentary
Wedding photography

va/dc/nyc | destination

I believe the most meaningful photographs are the ones that bring you back to the people, emotions, and beauty of your celebration.

Rooted in observation, my approach balances thoughtful direction with the freedom for genuine moments to unfold naturally.

pronounced 'cho-chee'

Hi! I'm Xiaoqi.

AWARD-WINNING DESTINATION photographer
RANKED TOP 12 WORLDWIDE BY WPJA

AWARD-WINNING DESTINATION photographer
RANKED TOP 12 WORLDWIDE BY WPJA

PUBLISHED & AWARD-WINNING DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHER

RANKED TOP 12 WORLDWIDE BY WPJA

"She captured the candid and emotional moments throughout the day that really matter - the sort of moments where you see the photo, and you are instantly transported back to the memory."

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destinations

destinations

2026 Travel
Paris • Spain
Chicago • Northeast
New York • Florida

Recent Destinations
Nantucket • New York • San Diego
Mexico • Bahamas •  Costa Rica
Italy • Portugal • Santorini • Zambia

Rooted on the East Coast, capturing celebrations near and far.

YOU'RE EXACTLY WHERE YOU'RE MEANT TO BE.

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