personal: Jet Setting: San Francisco

The travel bug has bit yet again. This was our first flight together, so we decided to stay local, given the days we had off. San Francisco was a perfect, much-needed weekend getaway for us.

I didn't carry my gear with me much because the weather was icky! Rained all day on Friday and Saturday.. didn't think it was worth wetting camera gear that's worth more than my life. So, here are just a few pictures from our trip but I have to say they summed it up quite well with an exception of all the amazing food we consumed.....knock yourselves out.

Canny took some of these pics too..he's getting reallyyy good...almost as good as me ;)

xoxo,

me

personal: hsi lai temple

Having just one supportive person in your life can make the world of difference.. well lucky me, I have two. My mom has always given me the strength and courage to believe that I can do any and everything I set my heart out to do. Not once did she give up on me nor tell me I could not do it and now, along came Canny. Since the moment he knew about my love for photography, he has been my biggest fan and has pushed me (in a good way) to reach and jump for the stars. I could not be where I am today without both of their love and support. I love you babe!

Here are my photos from Hsi Lai Temple:

Not only has Canny been my backbone thus far, but in the process, he's joined my photography club! I am so lucky to have such an amazing boyfriend and best friend. He will soon be my second shooter. I say this very confidently because Canny has had a passion for photography (with a point n shoot) long before he met me, so picking up a dslr for the first time was natural for him. See for yourself!

Here are pics from Canny and his new toy:

What a beautiful temple Hsi Lai is. Ya'll be the judge.

Enjoy!

xoxo

new toys

I wanted to share with you all my new palette of toys purchased at Samy's Camera...

I purchased the Nikon d700 body (a full frame dslr) so that I can go back and forth without switching lens as often (very useful when shooting a wedding)

I purchased the 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII. This will allow me to shoot from quite a distance away and still get close enough, especially important during the ceremony.

I purchased the 105mm maco lens so that I can capture the detail shots such as the wedding rings, jewelry,  shoes, etc.

Last but certainly not least, I purchased the 50mm f/1.4 (a prime lens) as it is great for low light situations.