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Tak + Steven: New York City, NY 12/29/2009 | In Weddings, by Apertura

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Finally, the wedding of Tak + Steven, mostly known as STAK Images – the “NOW” husband-and-wife Wedding Photographers from NY, which we proudly call friends :)

Tak + Steven’s wedding day started with a scare of huge continuous rain (as you can see from their e-session), however we are very grateful that it didn’t even rain at all.  We completely lucked out – weather was dry, overcast the whole day.  Their day started with the getting ready at the Millenium Hilton Hotel (which is located right next to the ground zero of the World Trade Center (see picture below).  Emotions are high, portraits are amazing!  We had TONS of fun covering their wedding!  Here are “some” of our favorites:

The details:
Dress/Shoes/Veil: David’s Bridal
Makeup Artist: Sissi Chan
Ceremony/Reception: The City Hall Restaurant
Wedding Favors: Summer Favors


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Tak is just a wee bit obsessed with piggies!

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T-E-A-M-W-O-R-K :)

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We love taxis since there are none in LA area…

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Tea Ceremonies always bling up the bride.

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During one of the many great toast speeches…

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Lots of portrait time after the wedding!
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David Pullum: Beautiful images Ray Erwin. Have a great 2010.  ( 12/29/2009 - 11:59 ) Erin: What a killer opening portrait! Also LOVE the father-daughter dance. Smart thinking on that composition.   ( 12/29/2009 - 12:07 ) peter bang: awesome work. That first image is sick!!  ( 12/29/2009 - 12:10 ) daniel kudish: awesome! the portraits are the bomb!  ( 12/29/2009 - 12:12 ) aga: WOW! I love them!!! Tak Steve deserve the best and oh boy did they get it!!!! Wonderful Photographs for and by great peeps!  ( 12/29/2009 - 12:22 ) steven young: Incredible. Thank you for being there with us.   ( 12/29/2009 - 12:32 ) Tak: o boy...i\'m so speechless (in a good way). these are so soo amazing and i can\'t thank you both enough for being there for us on our special day. i know for a fact that these pictures will always put a smile on my face. thank you :)  ( 12/29/2009 - 12:43 ) Quin Cheung: Wonderful work guys! I love the shot of Steven reading vows to Tak, it\'s so them! You did a fantastic job!  ( 12/29/2009 - 12:50 ) Scott Williams: Great shots guys! Congrats to Steve   ( 12/29/2009 - 12:55 ) Wai Reyes: Wow, these are great! Love the first one by the stairs. Great job, as usual!  ( 12/29/2009 - 13:03 ) Jody: OMG!! I love them!!!   ( 12/29/2009 - 13:19 ) Joe Appel: Beautiful work guys. Congrats to Steven and Tak!  ( 12/29/2009 - 14:12 ) Leigh Ann: These are beautiful! Steve and Tak look amazing. Love the 20s look.  ( 12/29/2009 - 14:26 ) imthiaz houseman: wow, these are stunning. i love all of the little detail shots. beautiful work as always.  ( 12/29/2009 - 19:08 ) phil: You guys rock!  ( 12/30/2009 - 06:28 ) Ed Atrero: Gorgeous work guys! Father daughter dance shot is the shiz. Congrats to Steven   ( 12/30/2009 - 07:03 ) Daniel Aguilar: Great images! You guys rock!  ( 12/30/2009 - 08:53 ) Jen May: The bride holding her veil...breathtaking and i love the shot of them against the mural  ( 12/31/2009 - 16:17 ) Jef Janssens: Great set, love the veil shot at the window!  ( 01/04/2010 - 03:52 ) josh behan: absolutely beautiful work guys. congratulations again Steven and Tak  ( 01/04/2010 - 09:51 ) Thi Nguyen: I thought I recognized the faces. Love that father daughter dance picture.  ( 01/05/2010 - 06:21 ) corey: Luv it especially the scene in manhattan area..great work guys  ( 01/05/2010 - 06:26 ) mark: Great work work on this wedding! Luv the blue toned bridal silhouette  ( 01/06/2010 - 06:23 ) jerry yoon: it\'s awesome seeing people i know getting married like steve and tak. makes me all happy inside.   ( 01/13/2010 - 21:31 ) Tyler Wirken: Yo! You two rocked this wedding! Wonderfully done. I gotta say the father/daughter dance is spot on and I love the ceremony shot. Both wonderfully composed. Nice work.  ( 01/18/2010 - 18:37 ) Girish: You got one of the best photos of weddings I have seen. Thanks for the link from Jean\'s website of the best of the best where I saw your photograph as well. Wonderful photos. And great color and light mainly.Added RSS :)  ( 01/23/2010 - 07:45 ) cosplay costumes: Very beautiful!I like!  ( 04/25/2010 - 23:59 ) wedding dresses: You got one of the best photos of weddings I ever seen. Thanks for the hotlink from Jean's website of the best of the best area I saw your photograph as well. Wonderful photos.   ( 06/28/2010 - 20:34 )

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Monika + David: Las Vegas, NV 12/22/2009 | In Weddings, by Ray

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I had fun in Las Vegas documenting Monika + David’s Jewish wedding at the Four Seasons. Monika was truly a stunning bride. Strangers at the elevator actually asked if she’s Miss Spain! The event went perfectly under the coordination of Laura Ward-Elbyr and the catering manager Dennis Silknitter.  And thank goodness that no one fell into the pool after the raucous Hora by the poolside!

Thank you, Monika+David for letting me document your amazing day!

Venue: The Four Seasons, Las Vegas, NV
Coordinator: Laura Ward-Elbyr
Dress: Pronovias
Shoes: Charles David
Videographer: Elysium Productions

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Aversion to combs!
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Moments during the ceremony
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Private moment after the ceremony
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The amazing Eddie Wakes was the wedding singer!
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henry: nice shots... !!!  ( 12/22/2009 - 17:19 ) Ray Anthony: Great images Ray! One of my favorite venues in Vegas!  ( 12/22/2009 - 17:40 ) KARINA: GORGEOUS PHOTOS, GORGEOUS COUPLE!   ( 12/23/2009 - 15:55 ) Sergio: FANTASTIC PHOTOS!!! You guys blow my mind!!!!  ( 12/24/2009 - 15:28 ) steven young: Amazing as always Ray!  ( 12/26/2009 - 03:29 ) imthiaz houseman: what stunning work. i love the 1st photo of them. nice job!  ( 12/28/2009 - 12:16 ) Ed Atrero: Excellent coverage Ray. But gotta say that cake shot is money!  ( 12/29/2009 - 10:40 ) Debs Ivelja: Beautiful bride, stunning wedding - I love the way yuou have used the light in these photos - you inspire me! Thank you  ( 01/02/2010 - 01:25 ) Laura Ward-ElByr: Dear Ray, Just Stunning, capturing this Special couple and their Beautiful day! Oh how I love Monika and David. Their true love for one another bleeds off your gorgeous photos. I love seeing the outcome through your gifted eye. It was a wonderful wedding. You and your team were such a pleasure to work with. I look forward to working together again soon. All the Best   ( 01/06/2010 - 23:23 ) David : Dearest Ray~We could have never had the wedding we did were it not for you. Yes, we created the wedding but you created the memories for us to forever cherish. You have captured   ( 01/14/2010 - 16:45 )

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Cover Love! 12/17/2009 | In Announcements, Press, by Apertura

Happy Thursday everyone! We’re happy to share some great news. :)

We are absolutely excited that an image from Judi & Chris’ wedding in Oahu, Hawaii made the cover of Destination Weddings & Honeymoons magazine!!

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And one of my all-time favorite image from Leila & Mani’s wedding is used in the editorial piece. :)

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And last but not least, Camilla + David’s wedding is featured on the Elizabeth Anne Designs popular blog!

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Have a great week, everyone!

scott williams: Congrats guys!Well deserved.Scott.  ( 12/17/2009 - 10:54 ) steven young: Super awesome, congrats!  ( 12/17/2009 - 10:59 ) mike mundell: Very well deserved, Congratulations!!!  ( 12/17/2009 - 12:10 ) imthiaz houseman: congrats on everything! i saw your feature on EAD and its killer... beautiful work!  ( 12/17/2009 - 21:05 ) Nancy Je: Congrats!!!   ( 12/17/2009 - 23:23 ) daniel kudish: way to go!   ( 12/18/2009 - 11:07 ) mark capilitan: Great cover image...well done!!  ( 12/19/2009 - 02:58 ) fer juaristi: congrats on every publication! next, world domination!  ( 12/21/2009 - 14:49 ) Jen May: Rock it!  ( 12/23/2009 - 09:44 )

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Eileen + Derrick: San Diego, CA 11/30/2009 | In Weddings, by Ray

imthiaz houseman: looks like a great wedding. the images are stunning. love this series!  ( 11/30/2009 - 10:29 ) mike mundell: Phenominal Ray! I really like the black and white of the couple looking over the coast!  ( 11/30/2009 - 11:24 ) Brandon Wong: Love the shot of Derrick taking off Eileen\'s shoes with the ceremony site in the background. Such a beautiful and storytelling image. Great set Ray.   ( 12/03/2009 - 11:44 ) Virgil Bunao: as always, you rocked it dude! Awesome images!  ( 12/05/2009 - 06:05 ) Morgan Lynn: Wow Ray! Killer shoot!  ( 12/09/2009 - 21:19 ) Sasha: Rockin\' pictures!  ( 12/10/2009 - 02:36 ) Cathy (and David): I love the third shot down with the reflection in the car window. Awesome shot!!!  ( 12/16/2009 - 12:53 ) Sara Lazaro: Cool pictures!!! Congrats from Spain! I love your work!  ( 12/17/2009 - 09:42 ) Blessin : GORGEOUS WEDDING!!! Congrats you guys!  ( 12/17/2009 - 11:43 ) Paul: Great shots from the Del. That wedding looks like a blast!  ( 12/21/2009 - 23:53 ) John G: Beautiful shots, the last reception shot is fantastic.  ( 12/23/2009 - 08:13 ) James London: Some beautiful photography here -very well done. Amazing colours!  ( 02/08/2010 - 08:21 ) Joseba Sandoval: Good job collegue!,i follow your work from Spain,Congratulations!!  ( 07/08/2010 - 05:29 )

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ISPWP 11/25/2009 | In Announcements, Engagements, Press, Weddings, by Erwin

This post is one day late, but better late than never!  I am very pleased that the following images placed on the recent ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding Photographer) Quarterly contest.  I just recently joined this society, so this comes as a great surprise – a pleasant one, especially because the votes come from a panel of judges that I truly respect.
Getting Ready – 11th Place (Angela + Angel’s wedding)

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Bride and Groom Portrait – 7th

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Engagement Portrait – 9th (Nina + Sam’s Engagement)

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and last but not least: Reception – 1st Place (Pang + Scott’s Wedding)

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And Ray took one spot: First Dance – 16th (Whitney + Alex)

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Tak: Congrats guys. Totally deserved it! :)))  ( 11/25/2009 - 13:56 ) salila: Congrats you two! Awesome images.   ( 11/25/2009 - 21:31 ) Mike: Love the mood you are able to capture. Beautiful shots.  ( 11/26/2009 - 11:11 ) Daniel: Congratulations! Love how each shot is so unique, just like your approach to each commission! Keep up the great work!  ( 11/26/2009 - 18:12 ) Angel: Keep the talent going guys. It\'s cool to see our pictures here again. Took 7th and 11th place... Hell yeah!!! You guys keep rockin\'  ( 11/26/2009 - 22:34 ) Jen May: Congrats! That engagement portrait in the field is GORGEOUS  ( 11/27/2009 - 15:54 ) lorenz: well deserved, you guys are an inspiration! keep pushing it up.....  ( 11/28/2009 - 23:43 ) Paul: These are all beautiful, but that reception shot is just ridiculous. Great job, and congrats on the awards.  ( 12/21/2009 - 23:54 )

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