Roseanne + Michael | Terranea Wedding Photography

June 5th, 2014:

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Roseanne contacted us just a couple of months ago, finding us through Clare. We met with her and Michael, and were glad that they shared our philosophy towards weddings: that it is a big party where you should have fun, and not stress about the nitty-gritty things, don’t sweat the small stuff.

Indeed, they were one of our most laid-back couples, truly enjoying each other and each moment, without worrying about logistical details. Their ceremony at Wayfarers Chapel in Palos Verdes was heartfelt & warm, and when it came time for the reception at Terranea Resort, they hung out with their closest friends & family, catching up, partying, and just having a great time in general.

And that’s all there is to it: the wedding is one big party, a celebration with those closest to you. Be present, and enjoy!

Congratulations, Roseanne & Michael! Thank you for having us!

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Francis + Christina | Orange County Wedding

June 2nd, 2014:

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Every year so far, we have been fortunate enough to be part of weddings where we felt like we were hanging out with our friends while taking pictures, and this year, it was Francis & Christina’s wedding day.

We last saw them in New York when we enjoyed 9am cupcakes during their engagement session, and of course, this time, Christina tried to ply us with bahn mi sandwiches once we arrived. Julia Child was right: People who love to eat are the best people!

We started their day with a ceremony at St Justin the Martyr, Christina’s childhood church, stopped for pictures at the Crystal Cathedral – where Francis demonstrated that he wasn’t really the stern “Asian Dad” we thought he might be – before ending the night at Mon Cheri in Garden Grove.

It was a long day, but an incredible one. Thank you, Francis & Christina for being absolutely amazing people, and to your bridal party for being so much fun. Congratulations!

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Alisa + Dino | Pasadena City Hall Engagement Photography

May 28th, 2014:

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We met up with Alisa & Dino just before Memorial Day weekend, and despite their initial stress of dealing with the pre-holiday traffic, we soon forgot about the evils of LA traffic as we traded travel tales, and discussed the amazingness that is Thailand: where we had, and they will have, their “familymoon”. Yes, a post-wedding trip that involves taking your family with you.

Thanks Alisa & Dino for a fun Friday evening!

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James + Ashley | Secluded Garden Estate Wedding

May 22nd, 2014:

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When Ashley contacted us last year, Rob asked if I wanted to shoot a wedding all the way south in Temecula on my birthday. I decided that Ashley sounded like a really cool person in her emails, so we went ahead and met up with her. Within the first 5 minutes of conversation, I knew that spending my birthday with Ashley (and James) would be acceptable.

Well, it turned out that I wasn’t entirely right: they were beyond acceptable: they were AWESOME! Ashley & James were super laid-back, fun to be around, and made our jobs so easy by being their wonderful selves, and were an absolute joy to photograph.

Despite the stress preceding the wedding day – for them and for us – about the raging wildfires in Fallbrook / San Marcos, their wedding day at Secluded Garden Estate in Temecula was perfect: the weather was amazing, the sky was blue, and there wasn’t a hint that there were fires not too far away.

The ceremony, officiated by Ashley’s father, was moving, sentimental, and genuine; and then they had so much fun at the reception where guests were treated to a surprise performance by Moroccan dancers, a nod to Ashley’s family heritage.

Though a wedding day is still a lot of hard work, it was a worthwhile way to spend my birthday: by celebrating the union of two incredible people whom we are so happy for.

Congratulations, Ashley & James!

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Ian + Kim | Tuscan Villa Wedding Photography

May 16th. 2014:

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Ian & Kim got married a few weeks ago at the Tuscan Villa Estate in Simi Valley on a wonderful Californian spring day, with all the roses in bloom.

Kim has got to be the most calm, hands-on bride we’ve seen, as she went around with her hair & make-up done, moving boxes, and making sure everything was in its place, before putting on her dress and cowboy boots for the ‘First Look’ with Ian.

The rest of the day went beautifully, and they partied with their guests into the night.

Congrats, Kim & Ian!

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Lance + Veronica | LACMA Engagement Photography

May 15th, 2014:

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When I first met Lance and Veronica they already knew where they wanted their engagement pictures to take place: right where he proposed at the lamppost art installation in front of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

It was a extra bonus that they are both into music, and brought their instruments along for the first part of the shoot. We had a sidewalk jam session (unfortunately we didn’t get them busking for their honeymoon fund), then headed off to the rest of the museum to continue their shoot.

Thanks for the great afternoon guys! See you soon!

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Nick + Natasha | Backyard Engagement Photography

May 12th, 2014:

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Nick and I have know each other for more than a decade, we went to the same university and over the years we have worked together on quite a few projects. When he called me up and let me know he was getting married, I was totally thrilled for him and couldn’t wait to meet Natasha. We met up for beers to talk about their wedding day and she was as badass as I imagined Nick’s wife would be (although, she has never seen Star Wars, which is a significant detriment which needs to be remedied before the wedding can happen).

After brainstorming several ideas, Nick and Natasha decided that their home best represents them and invited us over to capture some images around their new place.

Thanks again guys for kicking ass, and we can’t wait for your wedding this summer!

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A Day Off in Kauai

May 9th, 2014:

Last month Felicia and I were in Kauai for Melissa + Johns wedding, so we tacked on an extra day and a half to do a little wandering around the small island (which is roughly twice the size of Singapore). In true tropic fashion, the days were filled with a mixture rain, fog and crisp blue skies.

We drove the entire coastal road from Waimea Canyon to the Na Pali Coast, picnicked on the beach, ate more Spam then I’ve had in a good number of years, did a few little hikes and stopped at all the tourist spots. Not a bad day of adventures, especially with the amazing company of my spectacular wife.

Kalalua Lookout is supposedly amazing… we saw a wall of fog and the silhouette of a few trees. Meh, I guess it is considered the “Wettest spot on earth”, so who am I to complain.

Dorkiness aside, Keen does make some great footwear for tropic adventures.

Sierra + Max | Los Angeles Engagement Photography

May 7th, 2014:

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I had Skyped Sierra and Max a few months back when consulting and booking their wedding, but when we finally met them in Downtown Los Angeles for the engagement shoot we realized that Skype couldn’t quite capture how energetic and joyful these two are together! We had a spectacular time getting to know them both and wandering around Bunker Hill as the sun faded to night.

Sierra and Max, thanks for bringing all that energy and working it for our cameras! I can’t wait for your wedding this fall!

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Melissa + John | Kauai Wedding Photography

April 28th, 2014:

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Earlier this month we headed to the island of Kauai for Melissa & John’s wedding, which spanned multiple events over the week. They opted for a beautiful traditional Hawaiian ceremony at the Kiahuna Plantation in Poipu, and thankfully, despite the inclement weather in the days preceding the main event, it was all sunshine and smiles on their wedding day.

Their guests (and us) were in for a treat, as Melissa & John made arrangements for a special hula show, complete with a fire dancer.

Before we left the island, we also had a day-after astrophotography shoot under the stars. We were certainly surprised at how blustery and cold it got!

Congrats Melissa & John, thank you so much for having us celebrate your special day in Kauai!

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