This is so exciting, because it is the first time that my pictures were featured in a magazine. I think by now you should know Lisa and Nick, because they have been on my blog for the last few months. Well, their wedding was picked to be in the Orange County Bride Magazine. As I said before their wedding was beautiful, here were their pictures on my blog post and here was the slideshow And now check out the magazine spread.
Archive: ‘Wedding’
Featured in Orange County Bride Magazine
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Lisa and Nick – Trash the Dress Session
Wednesday, July 14th, 2010A few weeks ago I met up with Lisa and Nick again, for their trash the dress session. It was so much fun!! I’ve never done a trash the dress session before, and I was super excited for my first one. Most brides don’t want to ruin their dress, but Lisa was not messing around when she said she wanted to trash the dress. We started off at the fire station where Nick works, and we got to use the fire truck as our prop…..funness! Then at the park, Lisa decides she wants to climb a tree. So in her skin tight dress and heels, she shimmied up the tree…..quick too…..that was super impressive. Finally we ended our shoot at Newport Beach, where Lisa practically swam in the ocean….I was loving it! All I can say is thank goodness for my 70-200 mm lens, cuz I wasn’t gonna go in that water 
I think the pictures turned out great, and if I was able to fit into my wedding dress again, I would totally do a trash the dress session too. Check out the slideshow, CLICK HERE!!
Bouquets were by: Lavender Flowers
Hair was done by: Darling Bride
Lanchi & DeGuan’s Wedding – Huntington Beach Hilton Waterfront Hotel
Friday, June 11th, 2010On May 29th, I had the pleasure again of second shooting with Pye from Lin and Jirsa Photography. We first started the day at the bride’s house where they did the traditional morning ceremony. In the Chinese and Vietnamese culture the wedding ceremony actually takes place in the morning. The Groom arrives at the bride’s home and there are gifts given to the bride’s family as a symbolic gesture. There is also praying to bless the marriage and honor those who are not with us. Both sides of the family also have representatives to speak for each sides families and the union is formed. However nowadays couples will not only honor the Asian traditions but they also have an American ceremony and that took place at the beautiful Hilton Waterfront Hotel in Huntington Beach. It was my first time meeting Lanchi and De, and they are the sweetest couple. They met in Boston while Lanchi was there getting her college degree. Then unfortunately she had to move all the way back to California. But with commitment and hard work they made the long distance relationship work and now they get too live happily ever after. They are quiet and reserved, but yet fun and silly at the same time. It was a very emotional ceremony and there were some great speeches that night and you could just feel the love that surrounded the couple and how happy everyone was for them. Congratulations Lanchi and De!!
The groom chillin while waiting for the bride to get ready.
A little liquid courage before the ceremony, with the guys.
Beautiful bride waiting to see her groom for the First Look Photos.
Cutest little flower girl….she kept saying sewww (in chinese, which means smile) when she saw a camera.
I just love Harpists at weddings. So romantic
Beautiful cake with such a pretty backdrop.
I love how the groom had his speech on his iphone….and I love, love how the bride looks at her husband
Oh and check out the wedding teaser video from Film Foto Fusion.
Lisa and Nick’s Wedding Slideshow
Tuesday, June 8th, 2010Here’s Nick and Lisa’s Wedding Slideshow, CLICK HERE, to view!!
Lisa and Nick are Married!!
Monday, May 31st, 2010Last weekend May 22, Lisa and Nick were finally married!! Yay! And now they are one big happy family. I met Lisa last year. It was the funniest thing, we met, because she interviewed me for a graphic design job thru Apple One which is where she worked at the time. Well, I didn’t get the job, but Lisa remembered my portfolio with my invitations in it and gave me a call when she got engaged. In the last several months I’ve worked with Lisa on all of her wedding designs, from save the dates, to the favors all the way to the logos on her candles and napkins etc. Then Lisa decided to hire me to be her wedding photographer as well, and I had the honor of not only designing for her, but photographing all her memories from her special day. It’s been such an amazing time getting to know Lisa and her new family. Lisa is one of those people who you instantly become friends with the first time you meet her. She has a wonderful personality and a such and kind heart and I’m so glad that we became friends. I first met Nick and his daughter Addison when we first did the engagement/family session last winter. Addison is the cutest little girl who is full of energy and Nick is a very manly sort of guy….well he is a firefighter after all, but he is also has such a soft side to him, which you can totally see when he looks at Lisa and his daughter. They make the most beautiful family, and last weeks wedding was not only a uniting of 2 people, but it was the uniting of a complete family. Thank you Lisa and Nick for the opportunity to share in your lives. Congratulations!!!
We did the photo session before the ceremony at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, what a beautiful place!
Check out some of the pics from the day!! There’s so many details and photos from this wedding, that you might hear about this wedding in the next several postings, so stay tune!!
Lisa and Nick chose to do a First Look before the ceremony…..and I’m so glad they did, isn’t this series of pics adorable!
Another view from the perspective of my second shooter and best friend, Kimmy.
Nick and his daughter Addison.
Aww, it’s the picture perfect family!
This is Lisa, always smiling and laughing.
I like how Addison’s face always lights up when she sees Nick and Lisa.
One of the first dance pics.
Check back for the slideshow later this week!
Kat and Brandon’s Wedding – Huntington Beach Hyatt
Wednesday, May 19th, 2010Last Friday, May 14th, I had the pleasure of second shooting with Pye with Lin and Jirsa Photography at Kat and Brandon’s Persian wedding. It was the first time I’ve been to a Persian ceremony and it was beautiful. They sit at the head of the “Sofreh-ye Aghd” for the ceremony and the table is beautifully decorated with items that represent good luck in the marriage. For the reception, they had Persian dancers who lead the couple into the reception with a candle dance. The reception room was beautifully decorated, the food was delicious persian food, and the music was a mix of American and Persian beats. Everyone danced and had a great time. Check out some of the pictures!
The Beautiful bride, Katayoun
Gorgeous detailing on the dress!
Cute cake topper.
Beautiful details from the ceremony.
Custom Aisle Runners & Candles – Butterfly Design
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010Check out what I’ve been doing lately with my invitation company, Invitation Parlour.
My client Lisa ordered some fun stuff from I Do Originals.
Lisa’s wedding will also be coming up, May 22nd, so stay tuned for pictures from her fabulous event!!