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		<title>Evelyn + Will: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Evelyn + Will came all the way from Singapore to have their engagement session! They&#8217;re so cute together! We walked around old town Claremont and the McKenna College to wait for the good light. The academic backdrop really suits them because they&#8217;re both assistant professor of Psychology in Singapore. Location: Claremont Village, Claremont McKenna College]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/07/evelyn-will-engaged-claremont/</link>
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		<title>Krystle + Ben: Newport Coast, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nothing makes us happier than a beaming bride and groom. We feed off our clients&#8217; energy and Krystle + Ben fueled us all day with their happy glow. Krystle looked amazing in her Vera Wang and the family bond is very palpable. We cried (ehm, a little) during the emotional father/daughter dance and danced along [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/07/krystle-ben-pelican-hill-newport-coast-ca/</link>
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		<title>Pani + Ronnie: New York City, NY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I always love exploring new places with my clients during an engagement session. New York is vibrant, dynamic, and exciting. A perfect backdrop for Pani + Ronnie, who originally came from California and Texas but ultimately call this city home. I&#8217;ve never walked so much during a session before in my life. :)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/07/pani-ronnie-new-york-city-ny/</link>
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		<title>Lisa + Arvin: Bali, Indonesia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Arvin + Lisa rule! I had the honor of flying for 16 hours to shoot their wedding in paradise on earth, Bali. It was the first time I shot a wedding in wicking t-shirt because it was super hot and humid. Lisa looked stunning in her Carolina Herrera dress and Arvin cool in his Armani [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/07/lisa-arvin-conrad-bali-indonesia/</link>
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		<title>Linda + Nelson: Anaheim, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Linda + Nelson are one of the most chill people I know so far.   I had the pleasure of shooting their wedding with Vanessa in this fun-filled day which includes a Korean Opera Singer, a roast by the best man, a brand-spankin&#8217; new IPad (which it honestly made me want to actually participate in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/06/sheraton-anaheim-california-wedding-erwin/</link>
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		<title>Anne + Mike: Santa Barbara, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had tons of fun shooting this wedding! Anne &#038; Mike are very easygoing and trusted me to do what I do best, to create real images. Lots of awesome details including a badass Packard as the bride&#8217;s limo, seersucker suits for Mike and his and groomsmen, and the guests were transported via Santa Barbara [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/06/anne-mike-four-seasons-biltmore-santa-barbara-ca/</link>
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		<title>Jen + Al: Engaged, San Francisco</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love photographing my clients in the city where they live &#8211; bringing me to a new place energizes my eye and thinking.  Especially when my clients are adventurous enough to do any type of shots.  For example, Jen takes the MUNI bus pretty much everywhere and they love karaoke.  Naturally, these are some of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/06/jen-al-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Ann + Ted: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ann lives in LA and Ted in SF.  Both fashionable, both love architecture, and both love food.  I had a chance to photograph this young, fun couple in Pacific Palisades and then Abbot Kinney.  Here are some of my favorites: Then a quick refueling: I love people with a great sense of style!  Here are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/06/getty_villa_abbot_kinney_engagement_portraits_apertura_erwin/</link>
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		<title>Random Bali Images</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some random travel images from Bali, Indonesia. Taken during our second mini-honeymoon after just shot a wedding at the Conrad Hotel, Tanjung Benoa. I miss Bali already. Enjoy and please leave your thoughts! Locations: Ubud, Jimbaran Bay, Ayana Resort, Rock Bar, Tanah Lot, Legian, Kuta, Melia Tanjung Benoa, Grand Hyatt Nusa Dua, Conrad Tanjung Benoa. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/06/bali-travel-images/</link>
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		<title>California Fitness Competition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The other day I went with my friend Vanessa to shoot the getting ready section of  a local fitness competition.  It was an amazing experience and to a lot of people, this may seem almost like a &#8220;cult&#8221;.  There are many different types of people of different ages and they are competing because they are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/06/california-fitness-competition-culver-city-erwin/</link>
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		<title>Saqi + Tejas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Saqi + Tejas had flown in from Boston to do their Engagement shoot in Tejas&#8217; town of Palos Verdes, where he grew up in.  We shot in his school and went all around nearby locations.  Here are some of my favorite shots: Location: Malaga Cove High School, Palos Verdes]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/06/engagement_palos_verdes_california/</link>
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		<title>Lately:  Contest-Winning Images</title>
		<description><![CDATA[My 1st wedding of the year, Thea + Earl received some awesome mentions in a couple of Photography contests from ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers) and WPJA (Wedding PhotoJournalists Association).  Totally made my day! 1st Place &#8211; Bride Portrait (ISPWP) 2nd Place &#8211; Emotional Impact (ISPWP) 18th Place &#8211; Getting Ready (WPJA) 11th [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/06/ispwp-wpja-contest-win-images-erwin-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Rachel + Joel: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The first post for Vanessa! We are so excited to be publishing her first, very kickass Engagement Session with Apertura!  Rachel + Joel flew Vanessa out to San Francisco to shoot their engagement session in the locations that are close to their hearts.  Check out her amazing shots below: Location: Embarcadero, Ferry Building, San Francisco]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/06/engagement-vanessa-apertura-embarcadero-ferry-building-san-francisco/</link>
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		<title>Christine + Julien: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Christine and Julien are very much into art and design and since Julien is a furniture designer, they picked The Eames House to be their Engagement Session location.  Upon seeing them and talking to them, you just know that they have beautiful souls. Location: Eames House, Annenberg Community Pool, Pacific Palisades]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/05/eames-house-annenberg-pacific-palisades/</link>
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		<title>Sandra + Bill: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We had the pleasure of shooting Sandra + Bill&#8217;s Engagement session with their favorite items in the world: their cars!   They wanted a more edgy-look so we decided to go to a location in downtown Los Angeles that is a bit rustic and industrial.  Here are some of our favorites: Location: FarmLab, Los Angeles]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/05/engagement-farmlab-los-angeles/</link>
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		<title>Patty + Steve: San Francisco</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Straight off from the San Jose Airport to Golden Gate Park for Patty &#38; Steve engagement session. I love, love, love their chemistry together and they pretty much let me do anything I have in mind, even a little bit of trespassing. :) Location: DeYoung Museum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/05/deyoung-museum-san-francisco/</link>
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		<title>Eye Candy!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Apertura Signature Album Overload!! Hands-down, the best medium for our storytelling style. Our clients absolutely love theirs!! Here&#8217;s recent lovely mix of wedding, portrait, engagement albums, and parent copies; both in luxurious leather and gorgeous Japanese fabric.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/05/apertura-albums/</link>
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		<title>Melissa + Josh: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I got to spend some time with Melissa + Josh and had an awesome time shooting in LACMA and LAX (they chose LAX because for the longest time, they had a long distance relationship and had to travel through it).  I love it when my clients and I can joke around the whole time and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/05/melissa-josh-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Julie + Bert: San Francisco</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I started with Julie + Bert at the Ferry Building and ended up at their home with to watch some baking action! Julie + Bert&#8217;s favorite pastime was baking together (Julie used to go to culinary school) and I got to sample some of her delicious cookies! See you guys in June!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/05/julie-bert-san-francisco/</link>
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		<title>Lisa + Arvin: San Francisco</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lisa + Arvin are really sweet together. We started in their favorite date spot, Ti Couz cafe in the Mission, then going up to Dolores park to stroll with their headstrong Pekingese, Bobbie. :) It&#8217;s apparent that they&#8217;re very comfortable in their own skin and it was just a fun session despite my fear of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/04/lisa-arvin-san-francisco/</link>
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		<title>Jean + Peter: Oahu, Hawai&#8217;i</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had the most incredible time in Hawai&#8217;i with Jean + Peter! They met in a hospital where they work and as they say, the rest is history. Jean looked absolutely gorgeous, Pete gave one of the best groom speeches of all time, and we partied like rockstars! And it was great to work with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/04/jean-peter-oahu-hawaii/</link>
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		<title>Anne + David: Houston, Texas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had fun hanging out with Anne + David in Houston, Texas. It&#8217;s the first time I&#8217;ve been in Houston and I love it! Great weather, awesome couple with a great story, and just a chill wedding officiated by David&#8217;s father. My friend Jason Tran helped me second shot this wedding. Venue: La Colombe d&#8217;Or [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/04/anne-david-houston-texas/</link>
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		<title>Jennifer + Ismael: The 2ON1 Workshop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another set from our 3rd 2ON1 Private Workshop live shoot! The 2ON1 Private Workshop is designed to get the highest amount of learning catered to your needs based on your current photography level. It&#8217;s like two workshops in one! Learn from Ray + Erwin, an award-winning team of photographers that shoot with different views but focusing on effective story [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/04/jennifer-ismael-the-2on1-workshop/</link>
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		<title>Randa + Ethan: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I LOVE couples that are willing to do everything for an awesome shoot!  I met Randa and Ethan not too long ago and we had tons of fun during their E-Session despite the super windy conditions :) Here are some of my favorites:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/03/randa-ethan-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Nightingale + Johnny: The 2ON1 Workshop!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nightingale &#38; Johnny drove all the way from Central California to volunteer for our 2nd 2ON1 Workshop.  The day was focused on the use of single directional light and using low light situations to create good portraits.  Here are some of our favorites:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/03/nightingale-johnny-the-2on1-workshop/</link>
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		<title>Sunday Afternoon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Impromptu portraits with my two girls after a piano competition. :)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/03/sunday-afternoon/</link>
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		<title>Thea + Earl</title>
		<description><![CDATA[They are so tall that I feel like a midget around them&#8230; :) Thea + Earl are my new Canadian friends, that live in Dubai, and had their Old Hollywood-inspired wedding in the amazing Parker Palm Springs, CA.  Some people have that natural kindness and the ability to make people around them feel warmth &#8211; they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/03/thea-earl/</link>
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		<title>Katherine + Julian: San Francisco</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Katherine &#38; Julian flew me out to San Francisco to document their wedding at the City Hall of just the two of them.  I&#8217;ve never shot a wedding this small before, so I was really excited! After getting ready at the charming Inn Above Tide, we went to the City Hall and wait for our [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/03/katherine-julian-san-francisco/</link>
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		<title>Glamour Magazine Blog Feature</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you Glamour, for featuring Lizet + Edmund&#8217;s charming Palm Spring wedding on your blog!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/03/glamour-magazine-blog-feature/</link>
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		<title>Apertura in Rangefinder Magazine!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Months ago, we were asked by Rangefinder magazine if we&#8217;d like to be featured in their upcoming wedding issue. We&#8217;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&#8217;t be more excited and honored to be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/03/apertura-in-rangefinder-magazine/</link>
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		<title>ISPWP Contest</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We feel blessed that some of our images made it to the latest ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers) &#8211; Winter 2009! 2nd Place &#8211; Kids Will Be Kids (Shot by Ray) 2nd Place &#8211; Reception (Shot by Erwin) 10th Place &#8211; Bride and Groom Portrait  (Shot by Ray) 13th Place &#8211; The Decisive [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/03/ispwp-contest/</link>
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		<title>Julie + Roozbeh: Maternity!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;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:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/02/julie-roozbeh-maternity/</link>
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		<title>Nancy + Ed: Pelican Hill</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s a union between Korean, Mexican, and Chinese culture all in one giant celebration with the bridal party karaoke, hip-hop dance routine, and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/02/nancy-ed-pelican-hill/</link>
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		<title>Published: The Knot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First time featured in the Knot magazine. Congratulations Sara + Mani!  :)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/02/published-the-knot/</link>
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		<title>Introducing Vanessa!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are so excited to announce the addition of Vanessa to the Apertura team! She&#8217;s is an amazing photographer and even a better person. She&#8217;s been shooting weddings, events, portraits, and fashion for the last 5 years and we feel honored to have her join our team as an associate photographer! Oh and she just [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/02/introducing-vanessa/</link>
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		<title>Sami + Michael: Parker Palm Springs, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s mom told me that Sami was born at the wrong time and she should&#8217;ve been a hippie. Bonus points as they walked [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/01/sami-michael-parker-palm-springs-ca/</link>
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		<title>Orion</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s an honor!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/01/orion/</link>
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		<title>Kelli + Dave</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/01/kelli-dave/</link>
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		<title>Help Needed: Production Intern</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy Monday, Y&#8217;all! We are currently looking for a production intern to join the Apertura team. This person must be: - Proficient in photo editing using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, &#38; Bridge. - In So Cal &#38; have his/her own car to drive to our Corona, CA office. - Design background is definitely a plus although [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/01/help-needed-production-intern/</link>
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		<title>Junebug Best of 2009</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Leila + Mani&#8217;s image just keeps on making noise!! I am honored to be featured in Junebug Weddings 2009 Best from the Best Fashion Report among my talented friends and peers. Here&#8217;s to a healthy &#38; prosperous 2010!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/01/junebug-best-of-2009/</link>
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		<title>Dancers.. Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Following the same shoot as Ray&#8217;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!! Since everyone is shooting them dancing, I thought I&#8217;d try a different twist [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/01/dancers-part-2/</link>
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		<title>Dancers &amp; Waterfall</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/01/dancers-waterfall/</link>
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		<title>Tak + Steven: New York City, NY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Finally, the wedding of Tak + Steven, mostly known as STAK Images &#8211; the &#8220;NOW&#8221; husband-and-wife Wedding Photographers from NY, which we proudly call friends :) Tak + Steven&#8217;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&#8217;t even [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/12/tak-steven-new-york-city-ny/</link>
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		<title>Monika + David: Las Vegas, NV</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had fun in Las Vegas documenting Monika + David&#8217;s Jewish wedding at the Four Seasons. Monika was truly a stunning bride. Strangers at the elevator actually asked if she&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/12/monika-david-las-vegas-nv/</link>
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		<title>Cover Love!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy Thursday everyone! We&#8217;re happy to share some great news. :) We are absolutely excited that an image from Judi &#38; Chris&#8217; wedding in Oahu, Hawaii made the cover of Destination Weddings &#38; Honeymoons magazine!! And one of my all-time favorite image from Leila &#38; Mani&#8217;s wedding is used in the editorial piece. :) And [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/12/cover-love/</link>
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		<title>Eileen + Derrick: San Diego, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Venue: Hotel Del Awesome coordination: Kerrie Underhill &#8211; Platinum Weddings by Kerrie Dress: Judd Waddell from Erin Cole Couture Shoes: Christian Louboutins Flowers: Nisie&#8217;s Enchanted Florist Video: Elysium]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/11/eileen-derrick/</link>
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		<title>ISPWP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 &#8211; a pleasant one, especially because the votes come from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/11/ispwp/</link>
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		<title>Tak + Steven: Coney Island, NY Engagement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was day 2 of our 3-day stay in New York and it was cold, and raining!  Cold and rain do not go together well for sure, especially for us who is not accustomed to having both at the same time&#8230; uhm.. yep, that&#8217;s us. However, the talented photographers Tak + Steven were the super [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/11/tak-steven-coney-island-ny-engagement/</link>
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		<title>Sherry + Larry: Newport Coast, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sherry is a lawyer, Larry is a lawyer.  Both of their occupations and names rhymed.  Two great people with great personalities and kindness. My friend, Dexter Lo came out to second shoot for me. Venue: Pelican Hill Florist: White Lilac Band: James Gang Coordinator: About Details Details Dress: Jenny Lee Shoes: Jimmy Choo Makeup Artist: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/11/sherry-larry/</link>
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		<title>Krys + Ben: NYC Engagement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[While in New York City, we visited Krys&#8217; old neighborhood and had tons of fun running around with them in Central Park and the Grand Central terminal. Krys + Ben have great chemistry together and they definitely made our job easier. :)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/11/krys-ben-nyc-engagement/</link>
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		<title>A Couple of Featured Works</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A couple of great news at the Apertura camp! First, we&#8217;re so happy that the amazing Style Me Pretty blog decided to feature Lizet + Edmund&#8217;s Palm Spring wedding! Check out the three-part-feature here: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 And second, we just picked up a copy of the latest Destination Weddings &#38; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/11/a-couple-of-featured-works/</link>
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		<title>Alice + Daniel: San Francisco, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alice + Daniel are never afraid to wear their emotions on their sleeves. They have this beautiful energy and spirit of generosity. I love it that they care for me like I am part of their family even though I&#8217;m a Lakers fan. They had the ceremony at the dock of Hotel Sofitel amidst gale-force [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/11/alice-daniel-san-francisco/</link>
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		<title>Jackie + Wei: San Francisco, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Ceremony: Stanford Memorial Church Reception: Westin St. Francis Union Square Coordinator: Narimel Tulawan Dress: Priscilla of Boston Tux: Giorgio Armani Shoes:  James Ciccotti &#38; Jimmy Choo Cake: I Dream of Cake I love it when my bride trust me to document the getting ready part. My favorite shot of the day! We walked around Union Square [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/11/jackie-wei-san-francisco/</link>
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		<title>Camilla + David: Napa, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Camilla was from Sweden. David was from Ireland. They live &#38; work in New York, and got married in Napa. I was lucky enough to witness their very warm and intimate wedding at the gorgeous Carneros Inn in Napa Valley. With only 13 people present, I got the chance to know everyone and spent the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/10/camilla-david/</link>
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		<title>Salila + Edgar: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had the pleasure of hanging out and shooting Salila + Edgar&#8217;s Engagement Session in Las Vegas. They are one of the awesomest and nicest people, and they are united through food, to say the least :) Edgar is an excellent chef and Salila is a foodie, so it&#8217;s a match made in heaven. I [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/10/salila-edgar-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Nancy + Ed: Los Angeles, CA Engagement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We met this couple a while back and we connected immediately. Hanging out with them is super fun and more fun shooting them! We also learned the Korean word &#8220;Daehji&#8221; that means pork during our dinner at a nearby korean tofu house in LA :) Fun and learning. How cool is that? See you guys [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/10/nancy-ed-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Karina + Justin: Beverly Hills, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Karina + Justin brought old hollywood glamour to their wedding and it was absolutely beautiful! Our associate shooter covered this wedding marvelously! Venue: The Beverly Hills Hotel &#8211; Crystal Gardens &#38; Crystal Ballroom Cake: Nancy Kay Confections Flowers: Temptations Flowers Coordinator: Laura Ward First look &#8211; I love Justin&#8217;s reaction! Ketubah signing Hora! Sharon scolding [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/10/karina-justin/</link>
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		<title>Lili + Scott</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Liliana + Scott met and found each other to be their better halves. Even when I did their Engagement Session, I can see that they are very close and their family is a big part of their lives. The wedding is held at the Richard Nixon Library in Yorba Linda, CA. My San Diegan friend, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/10/lili-scott/</link>
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		<title>Nina + Sam</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Gorgeous people, gorgeous setting, some tears of joy, and tons of dancing = awesome wedding! Venue: The Langham, Pasadena Coordinator: Mint Julep Special Events Florist &#38; Design: White Lilac Dress: Monique Lhullier + Lazaro Shoes: Christian Louboutin + Jimmy Choo Veil: Lazaro Tuxedo: Yves Saint Laurent Makeup: Ashleigh Louer Video: Elysium Productions LET THE PICTURES [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/10/nina-sam/</link>
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		<title>Lizet + Edmund &#8211; Parker Palm Springs Slideshow</title>
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		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/09/lizet-edmund-parker-palm-springs-slideshow/</link>
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		<title>One Frame: San Francisco</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love San Francisco!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/09/one-frame-san-francisco/</link>
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		<title>Joy + Brandon: The Slideshow</title>
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		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/09/joy-brandon-the-slideshow/</link>
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		<title>Albums! Albums! Albums!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We designed every single one of these ourselves. They&#8217;re our pride and joy and without question, the best medium for our storytelling images. Handling suggestion: white cotton gloves, dust-free clean room, definitely no chili cheese fries around these babies! Paul + Shirley&#8217;s MASSIVE 78-page, double volume + slipcase, supple rustique black leather cover. Gorgeous! Leila [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/09/albums-albums-albums/</link>
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		<title>Eileen + Derrick: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Although the sun disappeared faster than you can blink an eye, I love the moodier images I got of Eileen + Derrick. Tribute to Derrick&#8217;s love for basketball Love in public bathroom :-)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/09/eileen-derrick-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Lizet + Edmund</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Small wedding, sweet couple, amazingly chic details. My kind of wedding &#8211; despite the 115-degree weather. Lizet + Edmund are my most adventurous couple by far. Their honeymoon plan includes climbing mount Kilimanjaro together. I could barely climb my stairs at home! Their wedding was very personal, 13 people total, at the always beautiful Parker [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/09/lizet-edmund/</link>
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		<title>Wendy + Brandon: The 2ON1 Workshop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[About a week ago, we finally got a chance to conduct our inaugural 2-ON-1 Private Workshop in Corona. The intense workshop is a 2-day classroom / field exercise combo, bombarded with a lot of images, knowledge, and head-hurting thoughts / ego-slashing portfolio review (just kidding on the last part :)). It was invigorating to be [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/09/wendy-brandon-the-2-on-1-workshop-shoot/</link>
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		<title>Trisha + Victor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was privileged to witness Trisha married her best friend, Victor at the Spanish Hills golf club in Camarillo. The ceremony was one of the most memorable I&#8217;ve witnessed with tears of joy flowing the entire time. Trisha + Vic, thank you for having me document your love. Excellent coordination by Kevin Covey (www.kevinsparties.com) Image [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/09/trisha-victor/</link>
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		<title>Jenn + Thomas</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so blessed to have great people seeking for great photography &#8211; and Jenn + Thomas is no different. There is a certain level of connection and closeness that is evident in their relationship. It&#8217;s a heartfelt event, but completely describes the many looks of happiness. Jenn was all smiles the whole day. I honestly [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/09/jenn-thomas/</link>
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		<title>The Biesterfelds: Conceptual Family Portrait</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We photographed this wonderful family (our new friends, the owner of The Condor&#8217;s Nest Ranch in Pala, CA) a few weeks back and we had so much blast hanging out with them. The idea was somewhat spontaneous, and we absolutely loved doing it. If you have any ideas of Conceptual Family Portraits, let us know [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/08/TheBiesterfelds:ConceptualFamilyPortrait/</link>
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		<title>Joy + Brandon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Love, love, love these people! I pretty much love everything about this wedding: Backyard wedding at their friend&#8217;s awesome place, Tatoos, Cool Shoes, Awesome details, Great colors, all around beautiful people inside and out. But more than all these things, it&#8217;s a marriage between two great people that really is a perfect match for each [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/08/joy-brandon/</link>
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		<title>Pearl + Yousef: The Slideshow</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s been a while since we posted our slideshows but here&#8217;s a new one from the amazing wedding of Pearl + Yousef at the Langham Pasadena!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/08/pearl-yousef-the-slideshow/</link>
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		<title>Sherry + Larry: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some of my favorite images from a recent Engagement photos, taken at the awesome Condor&#8217;s Nest Ranch in Pala, CA. Congratulations Sherry + Larry, and thank you for Lisa &#38; Bob for lending me their ranch for the day!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/08/sherry-larry-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Feeling Sneaky? (Joy + Brandon)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[From the awesome wedding last weekend in Encinitas!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/08/feeling-sneaky-joy-brandon/</link>
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		<title>Destination: NEW YORK!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello Folks! Just wanted to let you know we (both Ray and Erwin) will be in New York from October 14th through the 21st. We will be shooting a wedding there in the weekend, but will be mainly open to shoot other things: portraits, E-Sessions, family sessions, headshots, etc. between the 18th &#8211; 21st. Hit [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/08/destination-new-york/</link>
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		<title>Nina + Sam: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Things got pretty hot during this engagement session. Nina + Sam has that special something for sure.Thanks for being such troopers &#038; making our jobs easy, guys. See you soon!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/07/Nina+Sam:Engaged!/</link>
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		<title>Published: Pacific Weddings + Inland Empire</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Oh gosh, we&#8217;ve been so busy that I just got the chance to post these. We had the good fortune to get published in two mags this summer! One is the amazing Hawaiian wedding of Miki + Joel, appearing in the Summer issue of Pacific Weddings and the other is the old favorite of Ana [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/07/Published:PacificWeddings+InlandEmpire/</link>
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		<title>The Foundation Conference</title>
		<description><![CDATA[THE EXCITEMENT IS HIGH AND REAL! We truly believe in the value in learning, and this time, we are going to be sharing some of our knowledge on creating some great portraitures. This is going to be our first debut appearance as speakers, and we are super excited. Not interested to learn about portraitures, no [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/07/TheFoundationConference/</link>
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		<title>Angela + Angel: Published!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sweetness! Our favorite peeps, Angela + Angel&#8216;s cool wedding at The SLS Hotel is now showcased on Elizabeth Anne Designs&#8217; blog. Check all the awesome details and photos! Here&#8217;s just a screen grab of the first page:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/07/Angela+Angel:Published!/</link>
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		<title>Jakarta Fashion Shoot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just exercising my shooting fingers while on vacation. :-) This near-impromptu shoot were made possible by: My dad&#8217;s unfinished warehouse &#8211; the location Natalia Ratna &#8211; the model Rini Yusrika &#8211; the make up/hair Edward Suhadi &#38; crew &#8211; the enabler]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/07/jakarta-fashion-shoot/</link>
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		<title>Jakarta Traditional Street Market</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lining up to buy the king of fruits: DURIAN! Frogs, fish, and a cat Assorted meats, raw and cooked Becak, a traditional mode of transportation This tough guy and his friend love the camera The gentleman on the left is 86 and a third generation shopkeeper, the guy on the right is a breadseller Monkey [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/07/jakarta-traditional-street-market/</link>
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		<title>Ika + Andre</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A quick, 6-hour wedding of my newest Indonesian friends :) Coordinator: Burgundy Event Coordinating Tongue-sticking is apparently Ika&#8217;s signature move :) Oh yeah.. there&#8217;s plenty more.. Ika&#8217;s Dad during first dance. Andre&#8217;s Mom singing and Ika&#8217;s Dad blowing bubbles &#8211; at least attempted to :)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/07/ika-andre/</link>
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		<title>Taliah + Daniel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Taliah + Daniel got married in Malibu in front of 20 of their closest friends and family. I was privileged to be part of it. It was a perfectly glorious day and I got to enjoy Danny&#8217;s mom delicious home-cooked Mexican feast!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/taliah-daniel/</link>
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		<title>Pearl + Yousef</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another beautiful Persian Wedding, another awesome Apertura couple! They&#8217;re a blast! :) Literally, there are so many gorgeous details to shoot that they probably belong in their own blog post! Uber Wedding Coordinator: Shideh Shahraies Caterer: Bahador and Langham Hotel Florist: Bouvardia Dress: Monique Lhullier Shoes: Jimmy Choo, Christian Louboutin, Rene Caovilla Makeup &#38; Hair: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/pearl-yousef/</link>
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		<title>Bali</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some images from last week in Bali.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/bali/</link>
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		<title>Lili + Scott: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Strolling around Downtown Orange was awesome with this couple! And some multiplicity :)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/lili-scott-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Mami + Shintaro</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I haven&#8217;t really met Mami + Shintaro previously, only through some phone conversatiions. As soon as we met each other, I know that I love these people. they are super nice, and their family and friends were awesome! Too bad I don&#8217;t understand much Japanese, but I can just see that they were having a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/mami-shintaro/</link>
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		<title>Jenn + Thomas: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This couple is so nice and loveable! See ya guys at the wedding soon!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/jenn-thomas-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Alice + Daniel: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Alice + Daniel drove all the way from San Francisco for their engagement shoot in So Cal and they brought the awesome. Their crazy antics made me wanna jump with joy! I&#8217;m going to have a blast shooting their wedding in the bay area in October.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/alice-daniel-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Joy + Brandon: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Had a blast shooting these awesomely cool + stylish people!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/joy-brandon-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Fashion Shoot &#8211; The Darker Side</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s my take on the shoot a few weeks back. Enjoy! Models: Erin Nolan, Angel, Haley Glasco MUA/Hair: Raquelle Siders Wardrobe: Diamond Bridal Gallery]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/fashion-shoot-the-darker-side/</link>
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		<title>Bay Area Fashion Shoot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had fun playing fashion photographer for a day! Enjoy the slideshow! Models: Erin Nolan, Angel, Haley Glasco MUA/Hair: Raquelle Siders Wardrobe: Diamond Bridal Gallery]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/bay-area-fashion-shoot/</link>
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		<title>Frances + Andy: Day After Portraits</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These two love their sweet ride. Can you blame them? :-)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/06/Frances+Andy:DayAfterPortraits/</link>
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		<title>Model Shoot: San Francisco</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Just started processing these images from shooting 3 models in San Francisco from 2 weeks ago and this is one of the images that I love! Model: Angel Makeup &#38; Hair: Raquelle Siders]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/05/model-shoot-san-francisco/</link>
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		<title>I Want To Shoot You:  The Results!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are the 2 clients that I shot 3 weekends ago in San Francisco: Cindy + David: Jenn + Scott:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/05/i-want-to-shoot-you-the-results/</link>
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		<title>Jackie + Wei: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We had fun traveling around San Francisco, sight-unseen, to find spots to shoot. Thank you for welcoming me into your home, Jackie + Wei! I&#8217;ll see you in September and we&#8217;re going to rock it! Meet Shiloh My favorite engagement image so far!!!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/05/jackie-wei-engaged/</link>
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		<title>Shirley + Paul</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Shirley + Paul took us in as friends and we had an amazing time in San Francisco shooting their wedding! Venue: Westin SFO Dress: Rivini MUA: Ann Ho Funny moment during the first dance. Mother/son dance.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/05/Shirley+Paul/</link>
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		<title>Diana + Shawn</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One awesome wedding with tons of emotions matched with tons of pretty details! Diana + Shawn, you guys rock! You guys have to teach me how to salsa dance one day! Venue: Mountaingate Country Club Flowers &#38; Design: Flowers on Mars Cake: Hansen Cakes Band: Opa Opa A family member sang throughout the first dance [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/05/diana-shawn/</link>
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		<title>Pang + Scott: The Slideshow</title>
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		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/05/pang-scott-the-slideshow/</link>
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		<title>Rochelle + Michael</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I shot with my awesome photojournalist friend, David Tsai on this cool, emotional wedding. Here are some early favorites&#8230; Wedding Venue: The Parker Palm Springs Dress: Jenny Yoo / The English Department Shoes: JCrew Tuxedo: Paul Smith Hairdresser: Jose Niera The First Look:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/05/rochelle-michael/</link>
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		<title>Mirror&#8230;Mirror&#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Thank you San Francisco for an awesome Monday shoot! Model: Erin Nolan Makeup &#38; Hair: Raquelle Siders]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2009/05/mirror-mirror/</link>
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