Archive for October, 2009

MARY * DRAGOS | TEASERS

October 29, 2009

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When your groom has a name like Dragos does, you know the wedding is going to be awesome. To top that, Mary is the queen of details – which you only get a glimpse of for now. Check out some of these teasers – can you say cake topper cuteness?!

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I absolutely love the preps session at every wedding. There’s just something about the energy, excitement and anticipation that floods the room with life. It’s one of the best times of the whole day. She’s such a radiant bride.

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They chose to do a first look before the ceremony and I love the emotions that come with it. Confidence. Anticipation. Excitement. And of course, love. There’s nothing quite like it.

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Mom was so, so proud of Mary. She told me she was really nervous about giving a speech during the reception, but when she went up there and gave a rather touching toast – you would have never known.

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Gorgeous florals were done by Leslie of PixiesPetals. Big thanks goes out to Jennifer Yamauchi (jennyamauchi@gmail.com) for coordinating the event and ensuring everything went smoothly. And again, thanks to Amy for shooting with us that day. Good times!

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BE INSPIRED * AMY SEELEY

October 21, 2009

We were up in Cupertino a couple of weekends ago with some friends from Canada and got the chance to hang out with Amy Seeley. For those of you like us who are always looking for awesome music, you have got to check out Amy’s stuff. I first learned about her music last year and was completely captivated by her voice in her song – Gravel Lines. The sound of the keys and the tone of that piece is just out of this world – when I hear it, I just want to sit there and listen to it from beginning to end. And then listen to it again. It’s absolutely incredible.

On the drive home to LA, we listened to her album // Eight Belles // and had it on repeat for hours as we talked about what it means to be an artist, filming, new ideas and of course, music. I love when I come across something so real. so unique. and so powerful. It evokes emotions that just grabs a hold of you for the duration of the song. Amy has an amazing talent and I’m so happy that we were able to meet her. It’s a shame the hotel we stayed at didn’t have a piano in the lounge because I haven’t yet had the privilege to listen to her perform live and would love to experience her music in a different light.

You can find more of Amy’s work on iTunes and at www.amyseeley.com
Go out there and support your favorite independent artists!

C * DK | BABY LOVE

October 18, 2009

Here’s a set from an impromptu maternity session we did with C & DK when they were in town to visit family earlier this summer. We were actually filming the rice krispies clip at DK’s sister’s place when he showed up to visit and before we knew it, we were off to the local park with cameras in tow. Congratulations on this awesome addition to your family – we can’t wait to meet baby J!

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EVELYN * JUSTEN | AQUA LOVE

October 15, 2009

Evelyn and Justen had a rockin’ wedding. It was one of those filled with lots of laughter – so much laughter that it’s absolutely infectious. We spent the morning with Evelyn capturing the preps session and it wasn’t long before we were all laughing. She has such a vibrant personality, you can’t miss it. Doesn’t she look gorgeous?

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Evelyn is a talented make-up artist in her own right and did her own make-up & hair on the day of the wedding. Talk about cool!

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The had their first look right outside the aquarium. It was a bright summer day and it’s amazing how well that reflects the two of them. She looks so excited walking up to him.

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Then we moved into the aquarium (which was still packed with visitors) and got some neat shots with that awesome blue ocean backdrop. Nifty!

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Thanks to Linda Chow of Lavish Celebrations for making the day run so smoothly. Video for this wedding was done by Ryan Quan and thanks to Amy Byon for helping me out on this shoot.

OUT OF THE OFFICE

October 8, 2009

We’ll be out of the office for the next few days to help some friends out at a shoot. Email access will be very limited so I will return any calls/emails when we return on Tuesday.

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Have a wonderful weekend!

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