Instagram story viewer> @jtchan83> Tagged

Joanne Chan

@jtchan83

1.1K

followers

1065

following

Blessed Beyond Belief
👩‍💼‍ Marketing Maven 💼
📸 Photographer
💰 Financial Services
💰 Insurance
💰 Retirement Planning
💰 Tax Free Income Streams

POSTS STORIES REELS TAGGED

Somewhere between two worlds, I found my voice. 🤍

Growing up as a first-generation immigrant in America, I’ve often felt like I exist in a space in between. To some, I’m too Asian. To others, I’m too Americanized. It can be difficult to figure out where you belong when you feel like you’re never quite enough of either.

For a long time, I struggled to make sense of that feeling. But somewhere along my journey, I found photography. 📸

Through my lens, I’ve learned that identity doesn’t have to fit into one box. We can carry different cultures, histories, and influences with us and still create something that feels entirely our own.

Perhaps that’s why I feel so connected when photographing in places like Shanghai, Hong Kong, Macau, and Vietnam. These places carry layers of history, including colonial influences, yet their identities are so much more than that. You see cultures blending together in the food, architecture, art, fashion, and everyday life. The old and the new exist side by side, each shaping the other without completely losing themselves.

There’s something deeply comforting about witnessing that duality. It reminds me that being between two cultures doesn’t mean you’re lost. Sometimes, it means you have the ability to see beauty in both worlds.

And through photography, I’ve finally found a way to express that part of myself to tell stories, preserve culture, and celebrate the beauty of belonging to more than one place.

Maybe home isn’t always a single place. Maybe it’s the feeling of being understood. ❤️

This photo was shot on: Sony α7 II (ILCE-7M2) + FE 55mm F1.8 ZA
55mm | 1/160s | f/5 | ISO 200
Linda & Tuan in Vietnam 🇻🇳

Zabrina Deng
Sony Artisan of Imagery
Award-winning Wedding & Fashion Portrait Photographer for 17 years
San Francisco Bay Area & Worldwide

@sonyalpha @sonyalphafemale @sonyelectronics

#SonyAlpha #SonyArtisanOfImagery #destinationweddingphotographer #AsianAmerican #Preweddingphotographer

Lisa & Chris, 2016
Shanghai, China

Shot on: Sony α7R II+ FE 24–70mm F2.8 GM
28mm | 1/160s | f/18 | ISO 1000

Lisa & Chris, 2016
Shanghai, China

Shot on: Sony α7R II + FE 24–70mm F2.8 GM
33mm | 1/160s | f/6.3 | ISO 1000

Lisa & Chris

3

19

🫰🏼💜🎨 RM of BTS just left the SFMOMA reception and back to his hotel!

He made an appearance at the SFMOMA this afternoon for his exhibition Between You and Me.

RM gave about a 10 minute speech about how he feels curating this exhibit and bringing it to San Francisco.

Thank you to the amazing BTS Army who sent me this video and shared amazing freebies with me and the rest of the media preview people! 💜🫰🏼

#hybe #rmxsfmoma #betweenyouandme #army #bayarea

19k

72

What an eventful day at RMxSFMOMA! From freebie meetup, helping @atta_joy_ca unload the beautiful RM cake created by @dessertavenuebakery with @purplejong , delivery of the press bags orchestrated by @atta_joy_ca (great job!!!), hanging out with new and old ARMY friends (shout out @norcal_noonas ) and knowing that my freebie pin was handed to @rkive directly by ARMY at the reception 💜💜💜🥲!

Tagging ARMY (sorry if I missed you🥲) Borahae!!!!!
Credit to @fangurlkaren for the ending RM pic and footage and being so awesome hooking me up with Oct 1 ticket!!

#btsarmy #namjooning #rmxsfmoma #btsfreebies #btsarmyworld

721

25

Somewhere in Italy (part 1)…
Do you have a community of friends and photographers you can travel the world with—creating incredible images, discovering great food, making new friends, and experiencing other cultures together?

That’s what these workshops are really about.

Yes, we’ll photograph iconic locations and create portfolio-worthy portraits—but we’ll also laugh, explore, share unforgettable meals, and simply enjoy living in the moment.

Join me for my next international photography workshop in Paris and London with one of my favorite people and most talented photographers, @professorhines, along with my incredibly talented friend and creative stylist, @kayladouglasartistr.

Come for the photography. Leave with incredible images, new friendships, and memories that will last a lifetime.

Comment “PARIS” below and I’ll send you more information!

#PhotographyWorkshop #ParisPhotography #LondonPhotography #TravelPhotography #PortraitPhotography

81

11

Shoot a REAL wedding with me.

Get hands-on experience, build your portfolio, and learn a skill people will always pay for.

Comment “WEDDING” and I’ll send you the details immediately.

Photography is more than art—it’s a valuable skill that remains highly resistant to AI.

53

6

Mt. Fuji in 24 Hours 🇯🇵

What a magical overnight adventure around Fuji-san.

We hiked 400 steps to view the iconic Chureito Pagoda, watched blue hour settle over the famous Lawson Store, photographed reflections along Lake Kawaguchiko, and woke before dawn to capture the first light hitting Japan’s most iconic mountain.

One of my favorite things about photographing Fuji is that it never looks the same twice. Every change in weather, season, and light creates a completely different mood. Sometimes the best images happen when conditions aren’t perfect and you’re willing to wait for the unexpected.

Itinerary
Day 1
📍 8am Shibuya to Kawaguchiko Station
📍 Chureito Pagoda
📍 Lake Kawaguchiko - sunset
📍 Lawson Store - blue hour
📍 Lake Kawaguchiko - night
Day 2
📍 Sunrise with Mt. Fuji
📍 Honcho Street
📍 Shopping
📍 2pm Bus to Tokyo

Photography Tip: Don’t pack up after sunset. Some of the most beautiful color and atmosphere often happens 20–40 minutes later during blue hour. Stay overnight if you can—the last bus to Tokyo leaves at 6 PM, before sunset, blue hour, and night photography opportunities. By spending the night, you’ll be able to capture it all and be ready for sunrise the next morning.

Have you photographed Mt. Fuji before? What was your favorite location?

#mtfuji #japanphotography #kawaguchiko #travelphotography @sonyalpha landscapephotography worldinaflash scottrobertlim

84

8

From @zabrinaxyz
Every week, I get asked the same questions:

“How did you start your photography journey?”
“How do you become a Sony Artisan?”

The short answer?

It started with community.

Back in 2008, I found Scott through Xanga. I was drawn to his imagery, but also his story, his heart for adoption, his life with Stacey, and the way he believed in people. At the time, I was in my 20s with an entry-level DSLR and kit lens, barely knowing how to get it off Auto mode.

I wasn’t a photographer yet.

When Scott began teaching workshops in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Beijing, I helped organize and translate. Most of the time, I wasn’t shooting. I was carrying lights, organizing models, helping behind the scenes, and watching everyone else create.

But something clicked during that season.

For the first time, I saw what this life could look like: creatives traveling together, learning from one another, and building friendships through photography.

The following year, I attended WPPI and watched Scott on stage winning awards. I remember thinking:

“Maybe one day… I can do this too.”

I never imagined that thought would eventually lead me to becoming an international portrait and wedding photographer - and later, a Sony Artisan of Imagery alongside Scott in 2015.

But honestly, more than the images, what stayed with me most was always the people.

Walking the streets together with cameras in hand.
Sharing ideas over meals.
Helping each other chase the light.

That feeling never leaves you.

Now, nearly two decades later, Scott and I are building something special for photographers, visual storytellers, and creatives - centered around learning, travel, mentorship, and most importantly…

community.

If this speaks to you, comment COMMUNITY below ⬇️ and we’ll send you details!

@sonyalpha

176

93

Sharing one of my very 1st fitness inspirations: my little sister 💪

She’s always been in my corner cheering real loud but it wasn’t until around 2013 when she got a lil more salty. One morning I woke up to very clear instructions: “wake up & work out, 🐱”. My outfit was chosen for me. Hair tie placed by my tennies 👟 I had no other choice, I could not show her any weakness. I am not one to back down from a challenge! Ever since that day, I have worked to prove to her “I ain’t no bish” 💪😂 she’s much more gentle with her words now (at least when it comes to going to the gym 🤭)

Thanks @cassiebusbee for being my #1 fan and the sole reason why I never regret “waking up & working out” 🫡 love you to the squat rack and back 😘

My Friday flex is always gonna be having the best support system 🫶💕🥰 #fridayflex #sister #fitness

3

14

Soft light, blue façades, and the quiet magic of London streets.

I’m @zabrinaxyz from the San Francisco Bay Area and available for destination shoots worldwide. Let’s capture your love story next, wherever it takes us. 🌍

💄 Hair & Makeup: @bydeirbhilemakeup
💡 Lighting: Devinder From @pandahatfilms
📷 BTS: @jtchan83

#LondonEngagement #DestinationEngagement #LondonLove #ModernRomance #EngagementPhotos

3

7

A&T’s London engagement session was a blend of timeless architecture, modern romance, and effortless elegance.

🌍 I’m @zabrinaxyx, based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available for destination shoots worldwide. Let’s capture your love story next, wherever it takes us.

💄 Hair & Makeup: @bydeirbhilemakeup
💡 Lighting: Devinder From @pandahatfilms
📷 BTS: @jtchan83

@sonyalphafemale #sonyalpha #sonyartisanofimagery #travelgram #shotonsony #LondonShoot #EngagementInLondon #CoupleGoals #DestinationCouplesShoot #BayAreaToTheWorld #TravelPhotographer #LoveCaptured

3

1

A&T’s love found its own rhythm in the heart of London, tucked between double-deckers, warm sunlight, and the timeless cafés that make the city feel like a movie set. There’s something magical about capturing a couple who feels completely at ease in their own universe, even in the middle of the city rush. London kept moving, but they stood still just the two of them, in their own soft focus. Shot on @sonyalpha

🌍✨ I’m @zabrinaxyx, a wedding & fashion portrait photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available for destination shoots worldwide. Let’s capture your love story next, wherever it takes us.

💄 Hair & Makeup: @bydeirbhilemakeup
💡 Lighting: Devinder From @pandahatfilms
📷 BTS: @jtchan83

@sonyalphafemale #sonyalpha #sonyartisanofimagery #travelgram #shotonsony #LondonEngagement #LondonPhotographer #EngagementPhotos #CouplesShoot #DestinationPhotographer #BayAreaPhotographer #LoveInLondon

3

3

🕰️✨ “Meet me at the clock tower when the world slows down…”
There’s something unforgettable about capturing love beneath Big Ben where history stands tall, the Thames hums quietly nearby, and the whole city feels like it’s holding its breath for a moment just like this.

A&T brought their own elegance to one of London’s most iconic silhouettes. Between the chimes, the soft breeze, and the glow of golden hour, it felt like stepping into a scene written just for them. Shot on @sonyalpha A7RV 24-70 F2.8 GMI

🌍 I’m @zabrinaxyx, wedding and fashion portrait photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area and available for destination shoots worldwide. Let’s capture your love story next, wherever it takes us.

💄 Hair & Makeup: @bydeirbhilemakeup
💡 Lighting: Devinder From @pandahatfilms
📷 BTS: @jtchan83

@sonyalphafemale #sonyalpha #sonyartisanofimagery #travelgram #shotonsony #BigBen #LondonEngagement #LondonCouplesShoot #EngagementPhotography #LondonPhotographer #DestinationPhotographer #IconicLondon #CouplesInLondon #BayAreaPhotographer

3

9