Cherlyn Wagner (She/Her)

Hi! My name is Cherlyn, if it helps - it rhymes with Merlin. I was born in the Philippines and came to America in the early 80s. Being a first-generation Filipino American immigrant, has given me a set of experiences and definitely a different lens in viewing and portraying the world around us. Often I had to tip toe and juxtapose life as an immigrant and becoming an American. Life is simple yet complex - and I hope to portray that in my work.

Truth be told, I never imagined I could become a freelance photographer (and neither did my family). It’s been a decade now.

I still have to convince them I make a living doing this.

Work with me so I can continue to change their minds.


Cherlyn Wagner has been a freelance photographer for over 10 years and lives in Oakland, California with her husband, two children and a rescue pup.