sneak peak: esther+david wedding

Happy Monday, all! Here's a photo from my wedding this past weekend..Stay tuned for more!

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wedding: sunny + alex

I hold Memorial Weekend weddings dear to my heart...for those of you who know my cousin Jacky, she and her husband wed the same weekend, in 2010. I told her if I were to marry, I'd want it to be the same weekend so that we can celebrate our anniversaries together! lol.

I had the pleasure of shooting this beautiful wedding with Youkeun Oh. So many DIY projects were incorporated here...I love it when couples add personal touches to their wedding. It shows so much character and makes for beautiful photos! We started the day at the Marriott Newport Coast Villas, then headed to the ginormous Grace International Church in Fullerton! (When I say ginormous, I mean GINORMOUS. This church has 4000+ members!)

Although I didn't meet Sunny and Alex until the day of their wedding, I could tell they are very sweet people and obviously in love with one another. Pictures say a zillion words...so check them out below!

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beautiful bride, Sunny

lovin the socks!

handsome groom, Alex

helping his bestman/brother to look spiffy

toast to the last few minutes of bachelorhood..

first look

*tap tap*

beautiful bouquet!

love the bowtie look.

 

she had friends arrange all these beautiful flowers for her! that's what I call LOVE

these were the backdrop for the photo booth!

love notes to the bride+groom

sunny and her dad right before walking down the aisle!

Congratulations, Mr+Mrs Hu!

bridal party fun!

style unveiled publication: Daphne + Rob

I just thought I'd share this old publication with you all. It was my very first wedding as a photographer!!!! And, it was also my very first publication! What a success! Check it out!

http://styleunveiled.com/larealweddings/daphne-and-robert.html

dohl: happy 1st birthday lucas!

My goodness how quickly kids grow! It feels like it was just yesterday I was taking pictures of Lauren's tummy...then Lucas at 3 months..again at 8...and now he's already a year old? This was definitely the best 1st birthday party I've ever been to.  This party was hotter than any of my parties ever were combined! hahaha. His mama went above and beyond, reserving part of the SLS hotel (the garden terrace) inviting vendors: face painting, balloon characters, live jazz band, dj spinnin on the ones and twos, open bar (adults--duh), candy bar (kids), photobooth...you name it! Did I mention how delish the food was too? yummay.

Sticking to his Korean roots, there was a traditional celebration called the "dohl". Essentially, he sits on the floor and gets to choose his own future. For example, there will be items such as a calculator, a book, a pen, a ball, each signifying different things. A book represents a scholar, a pen represents a writer etc. Lucas was the center of attention and loved every ounce of it! He had guests fly in from Singapore, France, Korea, Seattle, etc. etc...Lucas, you are loved.

Lauren, thank you for the invite and for hosting such a great party! Can't wait for the big 2! How do you top this? It only gets better from here right.........

Enjoy!


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