Family & Wedding Documentary Photographer

“She helped keep everyone cool, calm and collected throughout the entire day. And the pictures we will treasure forever. They are ASTOUNDINGLY AMAZING and I truly don't think anyone else could have captured such candid, raw joy the way Annie did. I'm honestly crying just writing this because those pictures mean so much to us.” - Maya S.

Hellooooo,

In this crazy and beautiful life, I'm caught by the moments.

I'm a photojournalist, and I mainly photograph weddings and families. You're probably drawn to my work because of real stories and moments. As a wedding documentary photographer, you will not hear me asking you to "pretend" to put on earrings, shoes or a fake smile or telling you what you "should" do and where to look. (Well, except for portrait/group photos...) Your photos will not only tell your own unique story but will take you back to those genuine moments and emotions you felt. Seriously, wouldn't that be the absolute BEST way to re-live your life?

I'm patient, personal, and sneaky like a ninja; I'd also like to be creative and try new/different things with my photos. I am a wedding photojournalist that feels extremely honored to be part of every moment I witness. I do what I do, coming from my biggest and most genuine love for life. 

It’s personally and professionally important for me that we have a relationship, connect and understand one another for your wedding and family photography needs. As strange as it may sound to you, the more I know about you, the better photos I make of you. No one (no life) is boring to me. My photos will tell your story, and my only wish is to showcase and cherish how wonderful your life is as it is - through my eyes.

I’ll be part of your group, close friends and family members, making everyone (including kids and babies) feel at ease. I’d like to think I’m pretty personable and empathetic, and this is perhaps my biggest strength as a person and a photojournalist.

I'm a VERY proud member of

Wedding Photojournalist Association - (awarded as No. 2 photographer in the WORLD in 2019, and No. 3 in 2023 - woot woot!)
World’s Best Wedding Photos Artist
Fearless Photographers
Professional Photographers of America
Wedding and Portrait Photographers International.

Oh, in case you're curious,

Annie In-Young Bang – that awesome middle name is my Korean name given by my grandmother and has a Chinese meaning of ‘kind flower’ and yes, Bang is such a cool last name. Bang!

Born in Chicago, IL and raised in Seoul, South Korea, I studied Journalism in college and I once was an international journalist, including for The Associated Press, based in Seoul.

I'm actually older than I look and act. 
I love listening to all kinds of music nonstop.
I'm a coffee-holic, and I love fooooooooood - especially noodle soups.
I visited the most secluded country North Korea twice when I was a reporter.
I lived in Panama for about 6 years as a kid. But my Spanish is really embarrassing.
I love wandering around and reading books about why we are the way we are.
I had a black Labrador, named Kkamang - 'Blackie' in Korean, for 16 years (2003-2019).
I now have an aussiedoodle, named Somi - ‘Fluffy or cotton-ball-like"‘ in Korean (2020-).
My favorite flowers are peonies and hydrangeas.

Please say Hiiiiiii!  

annie@anniebang.com
1-310-741-2634