Awards and Honors
- Best Photographer, Finalist, East Bay Express Magazine
- Best Dog Photographer, Winner, Bay Woof Magazine
- Best Pet Photographer, Finalist, San Francisco A-List
- World Wildlife Fund's International Photo Contest Winner, Finalist. Judges selected Lori's portrait from 10,000 entries
- Cats 24/7: Extraordinary Photographs of Wonderful Cats, Judges selected Lori's portrait from 50,000 entries for this book
- Celebrity Photography Judge, The Humane Society International and The United States Humane Society
- ForeWord Book of the Year Award, Finalist, Photographer, My Amazing Day: A Celebration of Wonder and Gratitude
- Pet and Wildlife Ambassador, World Peace One Foundation, producer of global concert fundraisers (such as Live Aid). Chaired by Mr. Claes Nobel, Nobel Prize Family
- Global Community Service Award, Women's International Network, in honor of International Women's Day
- Heart and Soul Award, PAWS, for extraordinary volunteerism
- Graduated from U.C. Berkeley with Honors, Environmental Sciences and Biology. Student of Photography Professor Paul Bishop (member of Group f.64 with Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham)
- Ambassador and Interviewer for UC Berkeley Leadership Awards, California Alumni Association
Flash, our mascot, in San Francisco:
In 1992, after working in the corporate world as an environmental consultant, Lori A. Cheung was inspired to become a professional photographer, like her dad. She is the Founder of ThePortraitPhotographer.com and ThePetPhotographer.com.
Lori's style illuminates the brilliance of her clients, including executives and teams at Fortune 500 firms. She's been published in O, the Oprah Magazine, best-selling books, and aired on Animal Planet. Her celebrity clients include winners of the Olympic Games and Academy Award. Lori recently photographed Speaker Nancy Pelosi, North Face Founder Hap Klopp, and other leaders. She is the Official Photographer for TEDx Marin.
She's been published in international books by Chronicle Books, Time Warner Books, and others. She photographed the Award-winning children's book, My Amazing Day: A Celebration of Wonder and Gratitude.
She created a full service photographic and video company. The professional team is available internationally for photographing and filming to quickly respond to client needs. We are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available to travel internationally. We primarily photograph in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Rafael, and Silicon Valley.
We are a socially responsible company and contribute a portion of profits to 501(c)(3) non-profits that focus on education, animals, and the environment. We are dedicated to helping our community and extensively contribute pro-bono services.
Lori's style illuminates the brilliance of her clients, including executives and teams at Fortune 500 firms. She's been published in O, the Oprah Magazine, best-selling books, and aired on Animal Planet. Her celebrity clients include winners of the Olympic Games and Academy Award. Lori recently photographed Speaker Nancy Pelosi, North Face Founder Hap Klopp, and other leaders. She is the Official Photographer for TEDx Marin.
She's been published in international books by Chronicle Books, Time Warner Books, and others. She photographed the Award-winning children's book, My Amazing Day: A Celebration of Wonder and Gratitude.
She created a full service photographic and video company. The professional team is available internationally for photographing and filming to quickly respond to client needs. We are based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available to travel internationally. We primarily photograph in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, San Rafael, and Silicon Valley.
We are a socially responsible company and contribute a portion of profits to 501(c)(3) non-profits that focus on education, animals, and the environment. We are dedicated to helping our community and extensively contribute pro-bono services.
Flash is 7 inches tall, and 6 lbs. 8 oz., about the weight of a bag of organic kibble. Flash was appointed Chief of PUPlick Affairs, and his favorite duty is to fetch and deliver donations to nonprofits that he and Lori supports. He ordained himself as CEO, Chief Exuberance Officer. Flash believes he is a Great Dane, and proudly struts on W.A.L.K.s even though cats tower over him.
Artistic Vision
In the 1970s, Lori's tiny fingers played and crunched her dad's warm, spent photography bulbs. Her environment was infused with creativity, attention to delicate details, and patience. Patience instilled in her the beauty of being open to creative possibilities...
At 10 years old, in the midst of inhaling photo processing chemicals with a red lightbulb in the darkroom, she filled with wonder. The blank photographic paper magically became visible with art...joy radiated from raw ingredients (like her mom's awesome meals). From invisibility, life became visible. Her pets, family, and friends became visible. Beauty and truth captured in the moments...
Lori’s childhood companions included: Mitzi, the terrier mix; Mini-Poo, Mimi, and Muffin, the poodle mixes; Jeepers, the parakeet; Tiki, the cockatiel; Dinky, the turtle; Guppies; Goldie, the goldfish (won with a ping-pong ball plopping into the fish bowl at the fair); teeny tiny crabs from the San Francisco Bay; and Planaria (aquatic worms that regenerate body parts, even eyes!) she rescued from her 5th grade scientific experiments.
In the 1980s, Lori graduated with honors from UC Berkeley in Environmental Sciences and Biology. She became a successful Environmental Consultant, leading teams of biologists, geologists, hydrologists, archaeologists, lots of "ologists," traffic engineers, air quality specialists, noise consultants, architects, and environmental attorneys. Lori managed environmental impact reports (EIRs) and habitat conservation plans to save endangered species in San Francisco's most prestigious firms.
In 2001, Lori returned home from her office, after a very stressful day at work. She turned on the tv and Oprah asked: “What is your passion?” Days passed...while enjoying dinner with her family, out of the blue, Lori declared, “I want to be a Pet Photographer.“ Lori's sister beamed with confidence and said, "Do it." Lori started volunteering to photograph for animal shelters and then her photography business skyrocketed.
At 10 years old, in the midst of inhaling photo processing chemicals with a red lightbulb in the darkroom, she filled with wonder. The blank photographic paper magically became visible with art...joy radiated from raw ingredients (like her mom's awesome meals). From invisibility, life became visible. Her pets, family, and friends became visible. Beauty and truth captured in the moments...
Lori’s childhood companions included: Mitzi, the terrier mix; Mini-Poo, Mimi, and Muffin, the poodle mixes; Jeepers, the parakeet; Tiki, the cockatiel; Dinky, the turtle; Guppies; Goldie, the goldfish (won with a ping-pong ball plopping into the fish bowl at the fair); teeny tiny crabs from the San Francisco Bay; and Planaria (aquatic worms that regenerate body parts, even eyes!) she rescued from her 5th grade scientific experiments.
In the 1980s, Lori graduated with honors from UC Berkeley in Environmental Sciences and Biology. She became a successful Environmental Consultant, leading teams of biologists, geologists, hydrologists, archaeologists, lots of "ologists," traffic engineers, air quality specialists, noise consultants, architects, and environmental attorneys. Lori managed environmental impact reports (EIRs) and habitat conservation plans to save endangered species in San Francisco's most prestigious firms.
In 2001, Lori returned home from her office, after a very stressful day at work. She turned on the tv and Oprah asked: “What is your passion?” Days passed...while enjoying dinner with her family, out of the blue, Lori declared, “I want to be a Pet Photographer.“ Lori's sister beamed with confidence and said, "Do it." Lori started volunteering to photograph for animal shelters and then her photography business skyrocketed.
Expertise
Lori had the honor of photographing United Nations Ambassadors, philanthropists Ted Turner and Vanessa Getty, Dr. Jane Goodall, Arianna Huffington, Tim Ferriss, Tony Hsieh, Stedman Graham, Bioneers Conferences, the Gandhi Tour at the Sundance Film Festival, Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, Dr. Michael Beckwith, and others.
She been invited by Google, UC Berkeley, International House, Marin Shakespeare Company, and other prestigious companies and Fortune 500 clients to photograph their events.
Lori is also an Associate Producer, developing theatrical films in collaboration with Academy Award/Emmy Award/Grammy Award-winning professionals to inspire, educate, and elevate humanitarian values.
- Headshots
- Events (conferences, fundraisers, grand openings, retreats, parties, anniversaries, weddings)
- Visual Branding
- Dogs, cats, horses, bunnies, guinea pigs, rats, mice, fish, birds, snakes, lizards...even hermit crabs
- Babies, children, families
- Products (high tech, food, art, fashion, etc.)
Lori had the honor of photographing United Nations Ambassadors, philanthropists Ted Turner and Vanessa Getty, Dr. Jane Goodall, Arianna Huffington, Tim Ferriss, Tony Hsieh, Stedman Graham, Bioneers Conferences, the Gandhi Tour at the Sundance Film Festival, Eckhart Tolle, Deepak Chopra, Jack Canfield, Dr. Michael Beckwith, and others.
She been invited by Google, UC Berkeley, International House, Marin Shakespeare Company, and other prestigious companies and Fortune 500 clients to photograph their events.
Lori is also an Associate Producer, developing theatrical films in collaboration with Academy Award/Emmy Award/Grammy Award-winning professionals to inspire, educate, and elevate humanitarian values.
Vibrant Style
Lori's style is candid, playful, and exuberant. An everyday moment transforms into an extraordinary one when viewed through Lori’s camera lens. Her portraits illuminate and reveal the inner sparkle of her subjects.
Her unique ability to capture the defining moment is legendary.
Lori's photography celebrates animals and people by capturing their beauty and wonder. She creates art from her heart. Lori specializes in portrait sessions at corporate offices, beaches, parks, homes, vineyards, iconic landmarks, and other inspiring locations.
Lori's style is candid, playful, and exuberant. An everyday moment transforms into an extraordinary one when viewed through Lori’s camera lens. Her portraits illuminate and reveal the inner sparkle of her subjects.
Her unique ability to capture the defining moment is legendary.
Lori's photography celebrates animals and people by capturing their beauty and wonder. She creates art from her heart. Lori specializes in portrait sessions at corporate offices, beaches, parks, homes, vineyards, iconic landmarks, and other inspiring locations.