A. Cheng Photos

SF Bay Area | Photography & Polaroids

Vintage looks for the modern icon.

Black and white double exposure photograph featuring a person's face and tree branches with leaves.
Two women with short hair and earrings face a camera through translucent, colored glass, one with closed eyes and the other with open eyes.
A close-up of two overlapping faces, one in focus with dark skin and the other blurred, wearing a hat, with a dark background.
A woman with curly hair, glasses, and dark clothing sitting at a table in a decorated indoor setting with a plant and a decoration resembling a skull in the background.
A woman with dark hair and a black top looking serious, standing in front of a mirror, with her reflection visible.
Two Polaroid photos on a white wall. One shows a person holding a colorful fan, the other shows a person in drag with elaborate makeup and a curly wig.
Person with long hair and face obscured, wearing a hoodie and holding a camera, standing in front of a metal door.

Featured on Giggster’s “Top 10 Fashion Photographers in Oakland, CA”

Self-portrait of proud bay area photographer Alex Cheng (owner of A. Cheng Photos)

Hi, I’m Alex-

I’m a San Francisco Bay Area based photographer and vintage camera nerd.

The goal of my business boils down to something that has been ingrained in me since I was young — use your abilities to help others.

I specialize in creative film/instant photography, and vintage Polaroid repairs (especially SX-70s). With that said, I offer two services.

One - I’ll be your photographer. Through the magic of film and Polaroids, we safeguard your special moments, or unlock your creative passions.

Two - if you are already a photographer with a vintage Polaroid camera, I carefully restore and customize your beloved so that it certifies you as a cultural phenomenon.

Either of these sound good to you? Then don’t wait! Click below to get started

I'm Ready!

From Past Clients ~

  • "Working with Alex was fantastic and the most comfortable shoot ever by far! He got all of the angles right and is such a super sweet person that’s helpful with poses and hyping you up✨ I highly recommend working with Alex!"

    -Marie

  • "Had such a great experience working with Alex! This was honestly my first experience doing any form of a photoshoot and he helped me feel at ease so quickly. Really appreciated his ability to walk me step by step through what was needed from posing to positioning. It was a blast, and I’m looking forward to doing more in the future!"

    -Elaine

  • "Alex took studio photos for my girlfriend and I. He is very professional and gives great cues to create aesthetically pleasing shots. My girlfriend and I were very comfortable throughout the process and the photos came out great!"

    -Ian