2010 | In Announcements, Props, by Apertura

Months ago, we were asked by Rangefinder magazine if we’d like to be featured in their upcoming wedding issue. We’ve been reading Rangefinder since we started this business, so of course we said yes! The issue is now out in conjunction with WPPI in Las Vegas and we couldn’t be more excited and honored to be part of it all. :)

If you’d like to read the article, please find the link here.

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ISPWP Contest 03/01/2010 | In Announcements, Portraits, Props, Weddings, by Apertura

We feel blessed that some of our images made it to the latest ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers) – Winter 2009!

2nd Place – Kids Will Be Kids (Shot by Ray)

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2nd Place – Reception (Shot by Erwin)

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10th Place – Bride and Groom Portrait (Shot by Ray)

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13th Place – The Decisive Moment (Shot by Ray)

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15th Place – Reception (Shot by Erwin)

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Julie + Roozbeh: Maternity! 02/18/2010 | In Portraits, by Apertura

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We’ve been getting more and more requests for maternity shoots :)
This time, it is our dear friends and previous clients, Julie + Roozbeh! Although it rained pretty much the whole session, we managed to get some awesome shots around Santa Monica Pier areas. Here are some of our favorite images:

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Will Pateman Photography: Great shots..love the 2nd shot and last shot the best..well done great maternity shots ( 02/19/2010 - 07:52 ) Roozbeh: Thank you Ray and Erwin. You guys are great photograhers and even better individuals. I have come to expect nothing but amazing from you guys. I wish you really knew with what pride and joy I show the pictures from our e-session and wedding to our friends and family. Now I have a new set of pictures. I see Julie is already booking you guys again, lol. :) ( 02/18/2010 - 23:24 ) julie: once again, you guys have done an amazing job capturing this special time in our lives. thanks again for everything :) and of course we look forward to working with you in the future with the little one... ( 02/18/2010 - 22:21 ) wan: love the shot with blue b/ground and the rain shot...superb... ( 02/18/2010 - 20:16 ) Girish: Awesome photographs. For a change a like the night shots more :) well done. ( 02/18/2010 - 19:56 ) Tak: love the boardwalk in the rain shot! :) ( 02/18/2010 - 19:49 ) Nancy Je: WOW! I love the rain shot! ( 02/18/2010 - 18:47 ) Sasha: Shot under the rain is a killer! ( 02/18/2010 - 15:15 ) Daniel Aguilar: That blue wall photo is unbelievable ( 02/18/2010 - 14:47 ) Alicia: I\'ve been a blog-follower for a while, but have yet to comment, but HOLY COW to the rain picture! AMAZING!!! ( 02/18/2010 - 14:34 ) nate: WHOA! first and 2nd from last images are AMAZING!!! WELL DONE :) ( 02/18/2010 - 12:56 ) Wai Reyes: What a fantastic, out-of-the-ordinary maternity sesh! Ah, I\'m so inspired :) ( 02/18/2010 - 12:28 ) daniel kudish: these are amazing! i love the shot against the blue wall. very cool to see maternity shots in a different style. ( 02/18/2010 - 11:47 )

Nancy + Ed: Pelican Hill 02/10/2010 | In Weddings, by Apertura

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Nancy + Ed had a truly epic wedding to end our 2009 wedding season! We really felt like we connected like old friends since the meeting all the way through the afterparty. It’s a union between Korean, Mexican, and Chinese culture all in one giant celebration with the bridal party karaoke, hip-hop dance routine, and …..wait for it…… a floating cake! We had the pleasure of working with an all-star team of vendors and it was a great way to finish the year.

Venue: The Resort at Pelican Hill
Coordinator: Carolyn Chen, The Special Day
Floral Designer: Nisie, Enchanted Florist
Videography: Elysium

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ross: Friggin Gorgeous! so many stunning emotional sensual shots! wow, really! ( 02/18/2010 - 11:31 ) Yuven : This was the perfect wedding for the perfect couple. Wish that it didn\'t end. It was fun! ( 02/16/2010 - 22:18 ) Nisie: Great job on the photos! It was such a pleasure working with you on this event. Can\'t wait to see more! ( 02/14/2010 - 12:32 ) Lucas Mobley: Amazing photos! What a killer wedding. Very inspiring. ( 02/13/2010 - 10:46 ) Mark: Now that\'s a one-of-a-kind wedding! The cake shot is awesome! ( 02/12/2010 - 20:14 ) Peggy Liao: I love the baby! Can\'t wait for one with the last name Riojas..... ( 02/12/2010 - 15:20 ) Quyen: The pictures (and most importantly your wedding) are beautiful!! Who\'s the hottie doing the worm? ( 02/12/2010 - 10:14 ) CoUsiN JeNnY: i took 235 photos myself at this event, but you guys got the crazy shots from different angles that i couldn\'t capture in a dress! LOVE IT... ( 02/11/2010 - 23:39 ) Camilla Photography: You cake cutting shot is spectacular! ( 02/11/2010 - 20:29 ) Lauren : Awesome floating cake shot! ( 02/11/2010 - 16:42 ) Sol Tamargo: Lighting is exquisite!!! great great images! ( 02/11/2010 - 14:15 ) Rachel: Wow, these are so beautiful! ( 02/11/2010 - 11:55 ) Lisa: Great pictures!!!! ( 02/11/2010 - 11:54 ) peter: Great blog, really like the pictures! ( 02/11/2010 - 10:08 ) Jason: Awesome wedding photos! ( 02/11/2010 - 08:08 ) Cindy: These are beautiful and they captured some great moments! ( 02/10/2010 - 22:54 ) Dave: Apertura did some great work!!! Love the photos! ( 02/10/2010 - 22:20 ) my-ann: love, love, love the photos! you captured all the great moments at the wedding...from the ceremony, to the reception, everything! ( 02/10/2010 - 22:12 ) Girish: Great photos. Amazing to see no noise photos with limited light. ( 02/10/2010 - 22:11 ) julie hill: Seriously? These photos totally rock and capture the couple\'s personality and beautiful scenery/decor so perfectly! You guys are incredible :) ( 02/10/2010 - 21:48 ) Carolyn Chen || The Special Day: seeing the pictures is like opening a gift (like what I read on someone\'s tweet, hee hee). AWESOME pics Ray & Erwin. ( 02/10/2010 - 21:23 ) Steven: Wow. Great pics! Really captures the beauty and emotions of the event. ( 02/10/2010 - 18:04 ) Sasha: Rockin\' shots! ( 02/10/2010 - 17:47 ) Ed: Apertura has done it again! Thanks for capturing these moments - you guys are the best! Americas Best Dance Crew - watch out!! ( 02/10/2010 - 17:37 ) Cliff Brunk: That floating cake cutting shot is excellent! Nice work guys. ( 02/10/2010 - 17:15 ) Daniel Aguilar: You guys kick major ass!!! ( 02/10/2010 - 17:08 ) David: Great pictures! Still have withdrawals! ( 02/10/2010 - 16:41 ) Bobby: Awesome pics guys! Couldn\'t have asked for more perfect weather to accompany the perfect wedding! ( 02/10/2010 - 16:31 ) Ed P. Riojas: That fantastic hip-hop group ... where do they find all that energy?Nancy and Ed are all truly young at heart! As Blue Eyes used to sing,\"Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you ... if you are young at heart\". Well, it happened to Nancy and Ed! ( 02/10/2010 - 15:29 ) Karen Vi: These pics are awesome...so beautiful!! ( 02/10/2010 - 14:47 ) Garrett Utsumi: Photos look amazing!!! Ed....your dad did the worm?!?!? ( 02/10/2010 - 14:43 ) Taylin: Beautiful Wedding Beautiful Pictures!! ( 02/10/2010 - 14:34 ) haze: Soooo beautiful and awesome. BEST WEDDING EVER! ( 02/10/2010 - 14:06 ) Amanda Miller: Hands down best wedding ever! We had such a blast! These pictures are amazing!!! ( 02/10/2010 - 13:52 ) Ashley Q.: Wow the wedding looks even more beautiful in pics... impossible! Cheryl you\'ve got some dance moves =) ( 02/10/2010 - 13:41 ) juliana: I like the hiphop pose picture!!! ( 02/10/2010 - 13:29 ) Cheryl: What a beautiful wedding!! I can\'t wait to see all the pictures. :) ( 02/10/2010 - 12:55 ) Jennifer: Beautiful wedding! Love the cake~ ( 02/10/2010 - 12:45 ) Nancy: Photos look great! The wedding was so fun and I love you guys captured that in your photos. The emotions really jump out at you =D Thanks! ( 02/10/2010 - 11:41 ) Amanda: I miss this day!!!! wedding withdrawals again... heh. thanks for the wonderful picture memories! ( 02/10/2010 - 11:36 ) Rodney Ravenelle: Nice to see photos of father and son having a good time! And Tony Tang - Apple represent! ( 02/10/2010 - 11:24 ) Namson: Go, go, go! ( 02/10/2010 - 10:27 ) Thomas Heaton: Wow, who\'s that hot hip hop act that performed? I want them for my wedding! =P These pics look fantastic! ( 02/10/2010 - 10:27 ) Brandon Wong: This is such a strong wedding... wow I\'m speechless ( 02/10/2010 - 09:39 ) Steve Young: The dancing reflections are so cool ( 02/10/2010 - 09:09 ) George Rivera: This looked like it was an amazing time. Great photos. ( 02/10/2010 - 08:46 )

Published: The Knot 02/08/2010 | In Published, by Apertura

First time featured in the Knot magazine. Congratulations Sara + Mani! :)

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Apertura in Rangefinder Magazine! 03/06/2010 | In Announcements, Props, by Apertura

ISPWP Contest 03/01/2010 | In Announcements, Portraits, Props, Weddings, by Apertura

Julie + Roozbeh: Maternity! 02/18/2010 | In Portraits, by Apertura

Nancy + Ed: Pelican Hill 02/10/2010 | In Weddings, by Apertura

Published: The Knot 02/08/2010 | In Published, by Apertura

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