WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Wedding photo by Dr. John Jiao
Wedding photo showing bride and groom playing and singing in a band, by Dr. John Jiao
Engagement photo by Dr. John Jiao
Wedding day embrace photo by Dr. John Jiao

Fun fact: prior to medical school, I moonlighted as wedding photographer to help pay the bills during my research year after finishing my Masters degree!


I’ve always found myself drawn as a photographer to portraiture, especially naturally-lit subjects captured with telephoto lens (85mm is my signature style).


Having to make a living as a service-based gig-worker was a very eye-opening experience for someone like me who otherwise spent a lifetime in academia.

Wedding day close portrait photo by Dr. John Jiao
Wedding day bridesmaids & flower girls photo by Dr. John Jiao
Wedding day bouquet close-up photo by Dr. John Jiao

COSPLAY PHOTOGRAPHY

Young woman dressed in cosplay costume with short reddish hair, eye makeup, sailor-style top, and a black cape with colorful spikes accessory.
A young woman with blonde dreadlocks wearing a blue bandana, yellow bikini top, black shorts with orange accents, and holding climbing gear, standing outdoors with a green background.
A person dressed in a vibrant, elaborate costume inspired by traditional indigenous or mythological attire. They hold a colorful, stylized mask with striking yellow eyes, red, yellow, blue, and purple accents, and spiked protrusions, partially covering their face. The costume includes red and brown headgear with large, pointed, leaf-like extensions, a bright neon green garment with black accents, and additional costume details. The scene appears to be indoors, possibly at a cultural or artistic event.
A person dressed in intricate fantasy armor with blue, black, and gold details and large horned headgear.
Person in elaborate black and orange costume with snake-like patterns, metallic accents, and pointed shoulder and headpieces, standing outdoors with a blurred fence background.
A person dressed in a detailed costume resembling a fantasy or gaming character, with armor, a colorful headpiece, and waving gesture.
A woman dressed in detailed fantasy armor, with blue facial paint, white hair, and a horned headdress.

Even as a kid I loved all things nerdy — video games, comics, anime, cartoons, you name it. Cosplay photography marries my love of photography with my love of everything nerdy.

Now that I’m settling in as an attending physician I’m looking to be more active in the cosplay community again. Follow my Instagram and Facebook!