FINE ART PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY

Celebrate Life’s Most Important Moments

Monica Lau is a fine art portrait photographer providing clients an amazing photo experience – complete with hair, makeup, and wardrobe – delivering timeless images that become generational art.

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FINALLY, PICTURES THAT YOU LOVE

Priceless pictures that capture everything adorable about your toddler

Images of yourself that reflect the real you and how you want to be remembered

Sentimentally beautiful pictures of your graduating senior

Too often, we miss the opportunity to celebrate ourselves and capture the precious memories of our children before they're grown and gone.

No pictures of yourself that you love and are proud to display in your home

Missing the precious toddler days of dressing up as their favorite superhero or princess
An empty nest with no images of your graduating senior who has left for college

Finding a good photographer is more than hiring someone who takes great pictures.

It's about connecting and establishing trust that produces deeply personal photographs
And a photo session that is fun and makes you feel special from beginning to end

The result?

Pictures that become generational art.

“There’s having your picture taken...
And then there’s having a moment beautifully immortalized by an artist with the eye, talent & skills to bring it all together!

Monica Lau is beyond amazing. There’s no doubt she’s gifted behind the lens. But what really blows me away beyond the perfect portraits she created for me & the family are the moments she captured in between poses. She produces images you can ~feel~, and that’s why she’ll always be our first choice for local photography.”

— JERMAINE S.

I’ve spent 30 years perfecting my craft and know what it takes to capture exquisite images. Every session includes all the elements of a great picture:

RELAXED

I know how uncomfortable it can be having your picture taken, so I make the time to get to know every client before we start. And work with them throughout the session to ensure they’re relaxed.

BEAUTIFUL

Great photos begin with hair and makeup that look flawless through the camera lens. And an experienced photographer who knows the proper poses and lighting to create beautiful images.

FUN & ENGAGED

From beginning to end, I aim to ensure that everyone who works with me enjoys the experience. There's no rush in my professional studio, and every stage of the day is meant to be enjoyable.

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Capture the Memories Before They’re Gone

As a mom, I know how special the years are and how quickly they pass. And I know what it's like to put everyone's needs before your own, and sometimes you want something just for you. It's my passion to deliver a fantastic experience from beginning to end that produces exquisite photos.

“Monica gets to know each subject and makes them feel like they are the most important person in the room. She takes her time with each step of the process: planning the shoot, day of with hair/makeup/dressing changes, and then the reveal.

She is not just a photographer; she is a professional portraitist. What we received are personal heirloom-quality portraits that draw out each individual's personality. I look forward to working with her again in the future!”

— SUSAN C.

PLAN YOUR PHOTO EXPERIENCE

It's easy to get started with Monica:

STEP 1 – PLANNING SESSION

We begin with a complimentary consultation to discuss the images you want to capture and plan your look.

STEP 2 – PORTRAIT SESSION

Next, artists create your look (including hair and makeup), followed by a half-day session with multiple wardrobe changes in my studio and/or outdoor garden.

STEP 3 – IMAGE REVEAL

Finally, we present you with the top images from your session and select those that will become forever art.

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Why Monica Lau Photography?

It's important to savor the time with your children, commemorate milestones and celebrate who you are at any age. I ensure you never regret a missed moment while delivering a personal and amazing experience.

For more than 30 years, I’ve been behind the lens, capturing important moments. I began my career in newspapers and magazines and, after many years, realized creating photographic portrait art is my true passion.

But not everyone is as comfortable in front of the lens, which is why I offer a total experience from beginning to end designed to make every person I photograph feel comfortable and beautiful. When I see clients tear up during the image reveal upon seeing their stunning images, I'm constantly reminded why I do what I do.

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MONICA’S WORK HAS APPEARED IN:

“As a mature woman, I felt young and gorgeous!”

The best part about being photographed by Monica was how I felt. The words she used made me feel beautiful, honored. As a mature woman, I felt young and gorgeous with her encouragement to lean in and relax and enjoy the moment.
—JUNE DILLINGER
(Portrait Session: Fine Art Portrait / Personal Branding)
“Monica has the natural ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera and this put my husband at ease immediately.”

What an Artist! Monica did an outdoor session with my husband Alan and I. Monica has the natural ability to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera and this put my husband at ease immediately. Needless to say, the photos came out spectacular. We were hoping that we would get at least one good photo of us. We ended up with 5 beautifully framed portraits that we will cherish forever.
—MARILEE MATTSON
(Portrait Session: Couples Fine Art)
“I trusted her every direction and ended up with gorgeous photos I will cherish forever!”

I enjoyed working with Monica and her staff, she made my experience one-of-a kind. I would highly recommend Monica for your photos for any occasion. She is a real professional, I trusted her every direction and ended up with gorgeous photos I will cherish forever!”
—DR. CAMONIA GRAHAM-TUTT
(Portrait Session: Fine Art Portrait, Personal Branding)
“She gets to know each subject and makes them feel like they are the most important person in the room.”

Monica takes her time with each step of the process: planning the shoot, day of with hair/make-up/dressing changes, and then the “Reveal.” During this time, she gets to know each subject and makes them feel like they are the most important person in the room. She is not just a photographer; she is a professional portraitist. After our first project to create a memorable 50th Anniversary photoshoot for my parents, Monica has created a modeling portfolio for our daughter and epic senior portraits for our son, a recent high school grad, and rugby portraits for our eldest son who was home from college for the holidays. What we received is personal heirloom-quality portraits that draw out each individual's personality. I look forward to working with her again in the future!
—SUSAN CHRISTENSEN
(Portrait Sessions: Seniors, Tween, Modeling Portfolio, Multi-Generational Family, 50th Anniversary)
“Thank you, Monica, for capturing the BEST time of our lives!”

Monica is a FANTASTIC photographer (the BEST) & genuinely the kindest person you will ever have the pleasure of meeting! She has blessed my family with countless beautiful photos - works of art - that will be treasured FOREVER. Thank you, Monica, for capturing the BEST time of our lives (with our precious baby girl & twins in belly) in paradise :) No need to look further - Monica is the BEST photographer in the industry. She has the expertise and wonderful personality to make your photo session an enjoyable one with FABULOUS results!
—ALANA S.
(Portrait Sessions: multiple Family Portrait sessions, Baptism)
“I felt like a star!”

We all know when we see someone exquisitely dressed and their coordinated outfit “pops”. Well, that’s how Monica’s photography captured my images! Everybody’s image can “pop”. The photographer must have that unique gift and Monica has it. Monica made me feel so relaxed. She captured my grace, in response to her delightful stories. You forget you are doing a photo shoot! I felt like a star! So, you wanna be a Star, call Monica!
—AVA BEAMON
(Portrait Session: Fine Art Portraits, Personal Branding)
“She made this ‘dream of a gift’ come true.”

I could feel Monica’s thoughtfulness of how she wholeheartedly wanted to help us celebrate our daughter’s birthday in such a special, unique way. She made this “dream of a gift” come true. Our daughter woke up to a motif set in the middle of our dining table this morning, sparkling apple cider, silk flowers and of course the beautiful Monica Lau Photography display. “Surprise Happy Birthday!!!... Dad and I wanted to ‘gift’ you a photo heirloom photoshoot and makeover!” I joyfully shouted. Our daughter was caught up in the moment and humbly overjoyed... She wishes to make her Senior Prom Gown the focal point of her photoshoot and heirloom portraits.
—SHARLA TADEO
(Portrait Session: Senior Portraits)
“My home is a mini gallery of her work”

I would highly suggest you visit Monica Lau Photography for your special occasions. Monica makes each photo session really fun and works hard to get the perfect pic! She has been photographing my family for nearly 20 years including baptisms, graduations and special birthdays. My home is a mini gallery of her work throughout the years. Many people have complimented Monica’s work when they see my family photographs in our home. You won’t be disappointed!
—FIONA KENNEDY
(Portrait Sessions: Children, Senior, Family)
“Monica made me feel special and at ease”

At 55, I’m a woman ready to embark on the next stage of my life, focusing on my goals and dreams. It was exciting and nerve-wracking to get in front of the camera all made up with my fancy dress and hair done, but Monica made me feel special and at ease. I’m thrilled with my portrait and so glad I did it!
—LAURA TARTAR
(Portrait Sessions: Children, Sweet 16, Fine Art)
“Monica was able to put me at ease and gave simple to follow posing direction.”

Monica is exactly what I would want in a professional photographer. Admittedly, I was a little anxious about being in front of the camera due to little experience of knowing how to pose and adding my one year old daughter in on the shoot. After a luxurious hair and makeup session, I was camera ready. Monica was able to put me at ease and gave simple to follow posing direction. I will cherish the photos she captured of my daughter and I forever.
—CELENA W.
(Portrait Session: Fine Art Mother and Child)
“Monica's gentle, reassuring guidance allowed me to feel comfortable.”

Monica gives great direction during her shoots. Some people probably don’t need it, but for my personal branding session, I sure did. Her gentle, kind-humored, reassuring guidance allowed me to feel comfortable, and she was fun and positive the entire time. I never felt rushed. When each of my girls were seniors, they did senior portraits with Monica. She really captured their personalities with her photography. Quite honestly the most difficult thing about having Monica Lau as your photographer is trying to figure out which photos NOT to get. They are all too beautiful!!
—LEELA GOLDSTEIN
(Portrait Sessions: Children and Family Portraits for over 15 years, 2 – Senior Portrait Sessions, Personal Branding Session for Leela – Executive Director of Women’s Fund of Hawaii and Brian’s Business website and marketing images for NOA Botanicals)