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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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 ) Wai Reyes: What a fantastic, out-of-the-ordinary maternity sesh! Ah, I\'m so inspired :) ( 02/18/2010 - 12:28 ) nate: WHOA! first and 2nd from last images are AMAZING!!! WELL DONE :) ( 02/18/2010 - 12:56 ) 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 ) Daniel Aguilar: That blue wall photo is unbelievable ( 02/18/2010 - 14:47 ) Sasha: Shot under the rain is a killer! ( 02/18/2010 - 15:15 ) Nancy Je: WOW! I love the rain shot! ( 02/18/2010 - 18:47 ) Tak: love the boardwalk in the rain shot! :) ( 02/18/2010 - 19:49 ) Girish: Awesome photographs. For a change a like the night shots more :) well done. ( 02/18/2010 - 19:56 ) wan: love the shot with blue b/ground and the rain shot...superb... ( 02/18/2010 - 20:16 ) 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 ) 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 ) Will Pateman Photography: Great shots..love the 2nd shot and last shot the best..well done great maternity shots ( 02/19/2010 - 07:52 )

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Orion 01/16/2010 | In Portraits, by Apertura

Thank you Amy + Varpas for letting us document your life for several years from the engagement, the wedding, the maternity period and now your beautiful baby boy. It’s an honor!

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Dancers.. Part 2 01/05/2010 | In Fashion, Portraits, by Erwin

Following the same shoot as Ray’s previous shoot with Greg Bumatay but without the waterfall, here are some of mine! :)

Dancers: Rosalba Jasso, Loree Rapp, Nancy Crouch (in that particular order)
Makeup: Paulina Bustos

Thank you Ladies! You are all awesome!!

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Since everyone is shooting them dancing, I thought I’d try a different twist – The yellow riding hood! :)

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Dancers & Waterfall 01/04/2010 | In Portraits, by Ray

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I like to play with my new bellydancer friends. :) Thanks for rocking it in the cold!
Super special thanks to our friend Greg Bumatay for starting this off!

Dancers: Nancy Crouch, Rosalba Jasso, Loree Rapp
Makeup: Paulina Bustos

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Meggan Haller: Well Done! Really inspiring work. I love the unusual setting and visual variety. ( 01/04/2010 - 08:21 ) Greg Bumatay: Inspiring indeed! These images are so gorgeous.Good times. ( 01/04/2010 - 08:49 ) Hannah: These are out of this world! Really stunning and inspiring. ( 01/04/2010 - 09:02 ) steven young: epic imagery! ( 01/04/2010 - 09:17 ) Brandon Wong: Ray... these are beautiful and mystifying. Some of the most compelling photos I\'ve seen in awhile. ( 01/04/2010 - 09:47 ) Patti Wallington: These pictures are fabulous, the last portrait of the veiled girl is amazing, the texture of the fabric, the light on her face,... perfection! ( 01/04/2010 - 16:33 ) Jen May: breathtaking, Ray... where is this waterfall area? ( 01/04/2010 - 17:30 ) Sahid: WOW. These are fan-freakin-tastic. Beautiful location, and the lighting is lovely. The last image belongs on a magazine cover. Great work as usual Ray. ( 01/04/2010 - 17:42 ) Paulina Bustos: Ray these are phenomenal!!! Cant wait to see more! Great time!! ( 01/04/2010 - 19:22 ) Rosalba Jasso: These are just phenomenal and stunning. Thank you, I feel honored. ( 01/04/2010 - 21:43 ) edgaragbayani: shots look great Ray! Last shot is amazing! ( 01/04/2010 - 22:12 ) Loree Rapp: Amazing!!!! I had a blast :) ( 01/05/2010 - 00:22 ) Cathy Gomez: Giminee crickets! There is so much magic in your photos. I love it. One of many shoots that took my breath away. ( 01/10/2010 - 11:54 ) Daniel Aguilar: The whole series is just ridiculous! Wicked stuff! ( 01/11/2010 - 17:13 ) saphoto: you guys are amazing. bar none ( 01/13/2010 - 23:26 ) Life Portraits | Orange County Wedding Phototography | Los Angeles Wedding Photographer | Destination Wedding Photography: [...] had the wonderful opportunity to shoot along side the guys from Apertura Photo: Ray Soemarsono and Erwin Darmali and models Nancy Crouch, Rosalba Jasso, & Lori Reep, plus fabulous makeup [...] ( 01/21/2010 - 19:04 )

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

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

Orion 01/16/2010 | In Portraits, by Apertura

Dancers.. Part 2 01/05/2010 | In Fashion, Portraits, by Erwin

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