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)

2nd Place – Reception (Shot by Erwin)

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

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

15th Place – Reception (Shot by Erwin)

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

I never met Sami + Michael prior to their wedding day but once we met, I felt like hanging out with a couple of old friends! They truly are happy souls and Sami’s mom told me that Sami was born at the wrong time and she should’ve been a hippie. Bonus points as they walked down the aisle along some Beatles’ tunes!

Sunny from White Lilac did a killer job with the design and decor, incorporating paper cranes hanging from the chuppah & Jonathan Adler pieces into the reception tablescape.
And the ladies from Details Details are on top of everything as usual. It was an awesome day!

Venue: The Parker Palm Springs
Design: White Lilac
Coordination: Details Details
Video: Elysium
Dress: Vera Wang
Shoes: Stuart Weitzman

How can you not love the onesie tux?


First look.

INTENSE!

Sami’s Dad suprised her with a song right after the speech.

There are some weddings that I can recall everything so crystal clear.  Mostly because of the type of people, their relationship with me and the miscellaneous personal touches that they have in their weddings.  This one is definitely one of those weddings.  Great people, great families, friends, and lots of personalized things ranging from the peepee-face (I have the pictures but would not disclose the person :P), to a surprise Jai-Ho dance (from The Slumdog Millionaire).  Kelli + Dave used to work in the film industry so this really means a lot to them.

The wedding became complete when the Oregon Ducks won the game that night (they are all HUGE ducks fans)

My friend, Ed Atrero shot with me on this one.

Venue: The Calamigos Ranch, Malibu

Dave’s sister in the background trying to hold back tears as Kelli is putting on the dress..

Dave reading a personal letter from his brother..

Don’t try this at home :P

Love this moment between Kelli and her dad.

And the AMAZING surprise Jai-Ho Dance by their friends and family!

Dave’s tearing up watching the dance

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

Tak is just a wee bit obsessed with piggies!

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

We love taxis since there are none in LA area…

Tea Ceremonies always bling up the bride.

During one of the many great toast speeches…

Lots of portrait time after the wedding!