Michelle & Brendan

Here's a quick favorite from Michelle & Brendan's wedding. Full post coming shortly...

Renzo

This little fella just discovered how fun it is to play in the sand... & as soon as he did, there was no stopping him! I love photographing kids because they make me appreciate life's simple pleasures even more.

SO adorable! I really enjoyed hanging out with little Renzo, mommy & auntie after the shoot too. Here are a few faves & check out the rest that made it to the coffee table book.

Jayden & Cameron

Another batch of super cute expressions. Jayden has the most infectious smile. She was such big sister - helping us get little Cameron to smile. "Cameron, Cameron.." she kept calling in her sweet voice. Gave him big hugs and shared Cheerios too :)

I can never get enough of the real smiles I get when photographing kids...




in their traditional Korean outfits...

Zara & Sean

Can't believe how fast these little ones grow! I photographed Zara when she was a few months old last year & little Sean not too long ago when he was a just few days old! They are growing to be more and more adorable...


look at those eyes!
and that smile...
too cute together!

Hazele & Kyle

A very hip wedding! Hazele & Kyle opted for an urban, fashion-forward style. I love it when weddings show so much about the couple. Hazele even designed and hand-made her bridesmaids dresses... talk about labor of love! BelleVarado Studios served as a gorgeous backdrop for awesome photos & a great party. These guys sure know how to have FUN.

Working with some of my favorite vendors always makes it more exciting...
Coordination: Carolyn Chen of The Special Day
Catering: Good Gracious!
Flowers: Mille Fiori Floral Design
Entertainment: DJ Nahchey of Dash Entertainment
Video: Luvbug Films (Elysium Productions)
Linens: Wildflower Linens
Rentals: Classic Party Rentals
Lighting: G2 Audio & Lighting
Photobooth: Cheesy Photobooths

Thanks to Carolyn Chen for putting together all these amazing details... & to Raych for coming out to shoot with me.





we got to play a bit at the cyclorama too...

On the cover of Ceremony Magazine again!

My image is on the cover of Ceremony magazine for the October issue. It's the second time this year and I am extremely thrilled! This floral design is by the super fun & super creative Dodie Sy of Brassavolas.

Ceremony Magazine Party

The annual Ceremony Magazine party was at The Richard Nixon Library. Coordinated by one of my favorites, Carolyn Chen of The Special Day. It is where Southern California's finest vendors meet & mingle. It's always great to see & chat with fellow vendors less the craziness of a working day...

with Amy Harrick of Ceremony
with Christine Saunders, The Spiraled Stem
with Joe Photo
with Kelly Lee Gin, Picture Perfect Events
with Agnes Park & Bo, Wildflower Linens
with Dodie Sy of Brassavolas and Ian Murphywith Scott Robert Lim
with Sandra P and Tammie Kimura
with Ian Murphy, Jim Kennedy & Stephanie James-Kennedy

Kristen & Griff : Wedding

I had an absolute blast photographing Kristen & Griff's wedding. Not only are they a gorgeous couple, they also have such great energy! And so did the rest of their family & friends... I was greeted by hugs & left with more hugs. They make me love my job even more!!! Gerri, I'm still calling you mom :)

It was a FUN wedding! Entertainment by Michael Angelo sure kept everyone on their feet. Videography by BW Video Productions, flowers by Bits of Whimsy. The Virginia Country Club set as a beautiful backdrop for most of the portraits too. Big thanks to the Roberto Valenzuela & Raychelle for shooting with me.

Here are a few favorites & the slideshow I played at their wedding and a little more...