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Cathy & Phong – Part II

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:56:41 +0000

Who could ever forget the G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S white backless dress Cathy wore in Part I? I mean that dress is a show stopper! But when Cathy had a quick wardrobe change into her vintage chic ensemble…I was just in love all over again! This couple has such great style! Not only did the outfit change bring a new sense of style and fun, it brought fierceness and passion! rawwrrrrrr!!! Check it out and I bet you’ll agree! Congrats Cathy and Phong! Can’t wait for your upcoming wedding! xoxo

Hair and Make-up: Jenny Ha

Cathy & Phong – Part I

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:56:09 +0000

We have been good friends with Cathy and Phong for several years now. Cathy and I clicked from the get-go and had an instant connection – not being drawn to her infectious smile and magnetic personality is like defying gravity. Strangely enough, my husband, Brian and Phong, appear to be on the same page. Whenever we would have our “girls night”, they would coordinate to have a “boys night” to play basketball and whatever boring boy activities. Can we call this BROmance?

Cathy and Phong are the sweetest and most generous couple you will come across. Not only do they light up photogenically, but also they can take over the world with their kindness and sense of fun, yet charming calmness. If the combination of stunning beauty and pure kindness can kill, this striking couple would be serial murderers. Good people deserve each other and I am glad to be part of not only their engagement shoot, but most importantly, part of their lives. See you on your wedding day and a lifetime of years to follow. Cheers.

***The weather was not on our side, but who needs the sun when we have Cathy’s beautiful smile to brighten our day! :) Our shoot was so much fun and amazing that I couldn’t narrow down to my favorite photos and had to separate the session into two posts! Stay tuned for Part II, you don’t want to miss it!

Hair & Make Up: Jenny Ha

Engagement: Mimi & Eddie

admin — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 04:54:41 +0000

I remember this day quite vividly… I was awoken by the sun peeking through the blinds beckoning me to come out to enjoy the beautiful weather. I am definitely not a morning person so it’s normally a slow and gradual process for me to get up, but that morning was different as I bounced out of bed like a cannon-ball. I rushed to open the bedroom door only to find instant warmth of the sun on my skin. I was thrilled that the sun finally came out to play after a whole week of nothing but rain. Mother Nature was on our side, which made for a perfect engagement shoot.

Mimi and Eddie strikingly reminds me of the dynamic duo, Clark Kent and Lois Lane. They show a well-balanced ease and feed off each other’s energy like no couple I have ever shot for. At first, Eddie was like Clark Kent, reserved and shy, but as the day progressed, he draped the Superman cape and with the help of his inseparable partner, Mimi, they both soared with enthusiasm, humor, and playfulness. See them display their photogenic talents ranging from boldly sexy to outright silly pictures!

I feel so blessed to be surrounded with such great personalities and my heart smiles outwardly every time I get a chance to meet two people who are just head over heels in love. Thank you guys for making my job so easy and fun! I’m really looking forward to your wedding!

So the battle of the Bride and Groom begins…

Alma & Steve – Part II

admin — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:36:46 +0000

Did I ever tell you how much I love the village of Mission San Juan Capistrano? The location offers so many beautiful backdrops, I can spend the entire day admiring it! :) I was so glad Alma & Steve decided to break their engagement shoot into two looks! They had a wardrobe change and their outfits matched so perfectly well with the natural setting. This was an enjoyable shoot filled with non-stop laughter! Thanks Alma and Steve for an unforgettable shoot and I look forward to your amazing wedding in May!

Alma & Steve – Part I

admin — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 04:08:30 +0000

The sun was beaming with such delight on this beautiful Saturday afternoon. Serendipitously, it was the first sunny weekend since the rainy winter season. Alma and Steve couldn’t have picked a better location for the radiantly blooming weather!

We met at the whimsical village of Mission San Juan Capistrano and I knew immediately after my introduction to Steve, that it was going to be a fun-filled day! I met Alma awhile ago through a referral and was elated when she picked me to photograph their special day. Alma forewarned me that Steve was not much of a “picture person” and I figured he was like most men who aren’t fond of taking pictures. Boy was I wrong; the second I pulled my camera from the bag and glanced up, they were both already in model-like positions and ready to strike a pose!

Not only are they a beautiful couple, but they’re also SUPER fun to work with. I felt like I was at a comedy show because of Steve’s playful antics. It’s no wonder that Alma is always cheery because Steve is quite the jokester! Fun times!!! I had such a great time with this love duo that I had to split up their post into two parts! Stay tuned for Part II!