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ISPWP – Best of 2012! 02/27/2013 | In Announcements, Portraits, Weddings, by Erwin

Just wanted to plug this thing along:

Two of my images made it to the ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers) Best of 2012 images!

Apertura Erwin Best of ISPWP 2012 Wedding Images 001 ISPWP   Best of 2012!

Apertura Erwin Best of ISPWP 2012 Wedding Images 002 ISPWP   Best of 2012!

And also, I forgot to post the previous honorable mentions for the ISPWP Fall 2012 competition:

Apertura Erwin ISPWP Fall 2012 Competition Winning Wedding Photographs 001 ISPWP   Best of 2012!

Apertura Erwin ISPWP Fall 2012 Competition Winning Wedding Photographs 002 ISPWP   Best of 2012!

Apertura Erwin ISPWP Fall 2012 Competition Winning Wedding Photographs 003 ISPWP   Best of 2012!

Apertura Erwin ISPWP Fall 2012 Competition Winning Wedding Photographs 004 ISPWP   Best of 2012!

kristin: Dang! Erwin, I ADORE that 20th place one. I remember when it placed, loved it then, love it now. I\'m a sucker for the emotion shots. :)  ( 02/27/2013 - 16:03 ) Hochzeitsfotograf: Congratulations on the awards - you truly deserve them!  ( 03/20/2013 - 11:36 ) Mishbahul Munir Poetrafoto Photography: wow. very inspiring me. wonderfull shots!  ( 05/04/2013 - 15:01 ) Mishbahul Munir Poetrafoto Photography: wow. very inspiring me. wonderfull shots!  ( 05/04/2013 - 15:02 )

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Crystal + George: Indio, CA 02/21/2013 | In Weddings, by Ray

What a wedding to end my year! After have gotten engaged during Coachella, Crystal and George (who came from New Jersey) finally decided on this gem in Indio, CA as their official venue. Estancia de Bougainvillea was an absolute oasis in the middle of the hot desert on the inland empire. The best part is? It’s a private estate where a real party can go on into the wee hours in the morning. I’m beyond blessed to be trusted by Crystal + George, whom I never met until the day of the wedding, and just blend in into their inner circle to shoot what I like to shoot. Again, what a wedding to end a year!!!


Venue: Estancia de Bougainvillea, Indio, CA
Coordinator: Kaci Mallat from Hustle & Bustle Events
Caterer: New Leaf Catering
Cake: Exquisite Desserts
Florist: Desert Floral Importers
Make Up & Hair: Leann of Kelly Zhang
Second shooter: Brandon Wong

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Tiffany C: Omg, I LOVE how these amazing photos captured my sister\'s epic wedding!!! Great job, Apertura!! Seriously, wow... Wish I could relive this party again  ( 02/27/2013 - 17:49 ) CC: Love how our pictures came out! You guys really captured the essence of our wedding. Thank you so much!  ( 02/28/2013 - 13:22 ) Hendrik: Beautiful images.I find the first image kind of disturbing, on the first look ist looked like a procedure... Yes, I know it´s about curling eyelashes...  ( 03/02/2013 - 06:32 ) Jason Jarvis: I love your images! I\'ve been on your site for about 20 minutes looking at all of them!  ( 03/26/2013 - 18:11 ) Wedding music bands Ireland: WOW! I just loved the photography. All pictures are amazing and very beautifully captured I must say. I really liked the dancing pictures. Nice moves! I must say DJ has played the nice songs.  ( 04/08/2013 - 04:48 ) zenith wedding videographer: Superb photos.Really captured all the great moments before, during and after!!! excellent work.   ( 04/27/2013 - 05:25 ) cinelux cinematography: You made a great work. Beautiful smiles.  ( 04/27/2013 - 05:35 ) Dan and Melissa: These are wonderful!   ( 05/17/2013 - 06:51 )

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7 Degrees wedding: Aimee + Martin 02/17/2013 | In Weddings, by Erwin

apertura erwin darmali laguna beach wedding 13 surf and sand bride and groom artistic shadow portrait 7 Degrees wedding: Aimee + Martin


Aimee + Martin met over 10 years ago while they were studying in CalPoly San Luis Obispo which includes Aimee being in crutches, meeting Martin through a mutual friend, getting into an argument between the Lakers vs. the good ol’ Sacramento Kings (they were really good back then). Several months after the initial meeting, their friends devised a whole scheme to get them together, and pretty much after that, they are an item. It’s truly amazing to hear how both indicated that they couldn’t have survived without the other. Definitely something really beautiful about their relationship.

Their wedding was filled with laughter, heartfelt moments and smiles all around. Love it.
Thank you to Husin Kesuma and Jessica Pons for shooting / assisting me during this wedding.
Here are some of my favorite shots:

apertura erwin darmali laguna beach wedding 01 surf and sand landscape 7 Degrees wedding: Aimee + Martin


apertura erwin darmali laguna beach wedding 02 surf and sand groom getting ready 7 Degrees wedding: Aimee + Martin


apertura erwin darmali laguna beach wedding 03 surf and sand bride getting ready into wedding dress 7 Degrees wedding: Aimee + Martin


apertura erwin darmali laguna beach wedding 04 surf and sand bride putting on earrings 7 Degrees wedding: Aimee + Martin


apertura erwin darmali laguna beach wedding 05 surf and sand bride getting ready with mom 7 Degrees wedding: Aimee + Martin


apertura erwin darmali laguna beach wedding 06 St catherine of siena bride crying during processional ceremony 7 Degrees wedding: Aimee + Martin


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apertura erwin darmali laguna beach wedding 10 st catherine of siena ceremony happy couple walking down the aisle 7 Degrees wedding: Aimee + Martin


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The Details:
Getting Ready Location: Surf And Sand
Ceremony Location: St. Catherine of Siena
Reception Location: 7Degrees
Cake & Bakery: LaCupella Boutique
Florist: Florals by Jenny
Hair & Makeup: Meiko of Kelly Zhang
Bride’s Dress: Ghislaine by Enzoani
Groom’s Suit: Etro

Britney Gardner: Excellent work as always, Erwin. I particularly enjoyed the first silhouette image and the money dance (I don\'t often say good shots of that part of the day).  ( 02/17/2013 - 20:56 ) Ben Chrisman: Birds win! Birds win!  ( 02/17/2013 - 21:14 ) Carolina Ida: Just can say \"WOW\".....good picture good expression...My fav wedding photographer...  ( 02/18/2013 - 02:23 ) Jessica Kalashnikov: Great job! I love the creativity in your work, beautiful colors!!!  ( 02/18/2013 - 13:42 ) Shauna Heron: Whaaaat?   ( 02/19/2013 - 15:45 ) Julien: Love the first photo! Great set as always!  ( 02/20/2013 - 13:02 ) Annalisa Buyson : Beautiful wedding and amazing pictures to capture your special day!!!  ( 02/20/2013 - 13:41 ) Lacey A: LOVE the pictures! Such a beautiful day!  ( 02/20/2013 - 20:57 ) Yuri : LOVE all the photos! especially the dancing ones! really captured the moment :)  ( 02/20/2013 - 21:09 ) Susan: What an awesome day! Love all the pictures!!!  ( 02/20/2013 - 23:33 ) aimee: we love all the images! you totally captured the feeling of our special day!  ( 02/21/2013 - 22:18 ) christine: Love Love Love!!! The pictures captured what a fabulous day it was. I can\'t wait to see the rest!   ( 02/23/2013 - 21:41 ) Lois Kim: Gorgeous wedding, gorgeous couple! Photos do such an awesome job of capturing Martin   ( 03/13/2013 - 08:53 ) Patricia: These are absolutely breathtaking. 7 Degrees is such an awesome venue for shoots; that first silhouette photo is amaaaazing! Congrats again to Aimee   ( 03/13/2013 - 16:04 ) martin: erwin, you\'re legit. the photos look great!  ( 03/14/2013 - 21:48 ) wedding video london: You made a great work. Beautiful smiles.  ( 03/17/2013 - 07:06 ) cineluxfilms: Just wanted to say they are some of the best pictures I have ever seen at a wedding you captured the day and atmosphere perfectly. Thank you so much  ( 03/17/2013 - 07:08 ) Asian Wedding Photographer: Amazing pictures! The colors are so vibrant…thanks for posting.  ( 03/19/2013 - 22:30 ) carol h: picture perfect =) wish i was there..  ( 03/21/2013 - 19:37 ) Christine: Great pictures!!! What an amazing day and the pictures really reflect how magical it really was.  ( 03/24/2013 - 13:42 ) aimee: thanks for the post carol! our photographer is amazing!!  ( 03/25/2013 - 22:33 ) Sstudio: Some amassing shots here!Really happy that i have come across this page. Already have some new ideas.Thank you for sharing!   ( 04/02/2013 - 04:02 ) devon wedding photographer: Great set of photos -really capture the atmosphere and fun of the party - nice work  ( 04/03/2013 - 12:38 ) Sancho Photography: wow beautiful pictures! that as perfect combination of lighting and subliminal images. I loved it!  ( 04/12/2013 - 08:32 ) Fred Bayle: Great lighting ! Beautiful pictures ! I really a very nice works !  ( 05/07/2013 - 11:01 )

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Laura + Kyle: Palm Springs, CA 02/06/2013 | In Weddings, by Ray

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I love it when a couple really commit to their true selves on the wedding day. From the amazing location at Sinatra’s house (mid-century heaven!), to their wedding day style (beehive do and green dress!), I think everything fits Laura + Kyle to the T.

Venues: Frank Sinatra Estate & Movie Colony Hotel, Palm Springs, CA
Caterer: Carousel Catering
Second photographer: Husin Kesuma

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Jasser Abu-Giemi: What an awesome location for a party. How did they ever land that spot?  ( 02/06/2013 - 12:57 ) brandon wong: niiiiiiiice!!!  ( 02/06/2013 - 14:07 ) Rob Holley: It must be awesome to run with a theme like this. Great stuff!  ( 02/08/2013 - 07:00 ) Shauna: Crazyness.  ( 02/13/2013 - 17:46 ) mario: Absolutely marvelous!  ( 02/15/2013 - 01:29 ) mario: Absolutely marvelous!  ( 02/15/2013 - 01:30 ) David Burke: Awesome work - love the emotion with her and her father. Great shot of the dude smoking the cigar - was that lighting there, or did you add in a bit of OCF?  ( 02/15/2013 - 02:21 ) veritaz: Awesome!! Looks like they all had a great time!  ( 03/11/2013 - 22:13 )

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Laura + Grant: Pasadena, CA 01/31/2013 | In Weddings, by Ray

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Laura’s Vivienne Westwood shoes are so awesome!

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Love this first look!

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One of my favorite first dance shots ever!

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Venue: The Athenaeum, Pasadena, CA
Florist: Arcadia Floral Design
Hair & MakeUp: Ceci Studio
Second photographer: Husin Kesuma

naomi chokr: beautiful ray!!!!! i love the dance shot and the one where she is holding her skirt up!!!   ( 01/31/2013 - 20:40 ) Robert Holley: Great use of light on the portraits in the book room. Wonderful!  ( 02/01/2013 - 06:21 ) Sasha: Great photos, as always!  ( 02/01/2013 - 13:51 ) Crooze Aruba Photographers: Gorgeous images. I love the low-key indoor portraits!  ( 02/02/2013 - 06:49 ) Laura Jeong: Grant and I could not be any happier with our wedding photos! You captured amazing pnotos filled with true emotions! Thank you SO much!!!  ( 02/03/2013 - 11:48 ) Wedding band Ireland: Amazing pictures! I just loved the dancing photos. Nice moves! Laura and Grant, You both are looking prefect together. Laura is looking fabulous in her white wedding gown. All I can say after seeing the pics is just WOW!  ( 02/03/2013 - 21:05 ) Will Pateman Photography: Excellent as ever..loving the shots  ( 02/04/2013 - 02:16 ) Shauna: uuuuffff.   ( 02/13/2013 - 17:56 ) Paul Howell: Awesome work - you guys know how to light weddings!!!  ( 02/26/2013 - 03:47 ) Rob Norfolk: Simply stunning work. The bridal portrait on the stairway is sublime!  ( 04/07/2013 - 14:36 )

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