Hi, I am Francis Chu
I’m a silly, introverted kid trapped in a grown man body.
If you ask me what my favorite movie is, I’ll proudly say Ratatouille. Maybe that’s not the most impressive answer for a photographer, but it has stayed with me since childhood.
After photographing couples, creatives, and families, I’ve started to realize that the best stories are rarely fully planned. They happen unexpectedly. So for me, a good photoshoot isn’t about forcing perfect images right away. It’s about creating a space where people feel comfortable enough to be themselves.
I’ll guide you when you need direction, but I won’t ask you to pose perfectly every second. Sometimes I’ll ask you to stay in a moment a little longer while I look for the right angle, light, or feeling.
As an introvert myself, I know how awkward it can feel to be fully dressed up for photos, especially in wedding attire in the middle of Taipei during Chinese New Year. We’ve been there, done that, and somehow, it was actually fun.
My favorite photos usually come from that space between direction and honesty: the awkward laughs, quiet looks, small pauses, and moments you didn’t realize were worth remembering.
How I work
I’ll guide you when you need direction, but I won’t force you into poses that don’t feel like you.
I like to treat the session almost like a little tour through the city, finding interesting corners, giving you space to relax, and letting it feel more like a date than a photoshoot.
Along the way, I’ll capture a mix of candid moments and gently directed portraits. Usually by the end, couples tell me it felt much easier than they expected, and somehow, actually fun.
A few things that shape my work
I shoot film in my free time and have a soft spot for my medium format Hasselblad 500C/M. It reminds me to slow down, observe, and wait for the right feeling.
I actually started with videography before photography, which is probably why I’m drawn to movement, pacing, and images that feel like stills from a scene.
I watch Better Call Saul, that's it
I like to document my personal life too, especially the small quiet moments that become meaningful later.
Find the story that fits you
Branding
Couples
