Skilled Lifestyle Portrait Photographer Creates Authentic Images with Ease

Hi, I am Jennie Hong Cao,

I'm the girl behind Cherish Photography. I’m based in Santa Barbara, California. Cherish Photography is a husband-wife team. My husband Yingtao and I specialize in family sessions, newborn sessions, and personal portraits. We offer both photos and videos. We are passionate about creating emotive and narrative imagery that freeze meaningful moments in time.

We have been enthusiastic about photography for more than 12 years. We have been documenting our life together forever: how we first met and fell in love in college, our journey to Europe, and then how we settled down in California and called it home.

I am a mother of two beautiful and loving daughters, I have never put down my camera because I know it’s so important to record their growing-up memories, special occasions, and everything in between.

We genuinely love to capture real and emotive moments that are meaningful and tell stories. Our sessions are laid back and carefree. We want to make you feel at ease, and have fun as we capture authentic moments, even when kids are running wild. That’s when the magic happens. Let’s connect, make friends, and work together to create stunning images that capture the heart of your family.