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		<title>Vanessa + Ryan: Maui, Hawaii</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I met Vanessa 7 yrs ago and felt that instant connection. She&#8217;s my sister from another mother. That&#8217;s why I was glad when she decided to join our team as an associate photographer and I was beyond thrilled when she asked me to document her 10th year wedding anniversary to her husband, Ryan. They renewed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2012/01/westin-kaanapali-ocean-resort-villas-maui-wedding/</link>
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		<title>Angela + Wayne: La Jolla, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I gotta admit that I was a bit nervous shooting this wedding. Wayne + Angela are very good wedding photographers themselves so I totally felt the pressure. But once I started to click the shutter, all the stress melted away and I was able to enjoy the moments, which there were plenty. Angela is such [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2012/01/scripps-forum-wedding-la-jolla-california/</link>
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		<title>Pam + Scott: Malibu, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Pam + Scott + Oliver the puppy = damn good time! Venue: Calamigos Ranch, Malibu, CA Coordinator/Florist: Floral Fields Bakery: Cake Monkey MUA: Kathleen Hagan Dress: Vera Wang Second shooter: Dexter Lo]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/12/calamigos-ranch-wedding-malibu-california/</link>
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		<title>From Messaging to Food: Charity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Some good deeds can start with a simple message. Exactly 4 days after the Help Portrait Indonesia, I had the opportunity of shooting another charity donation by a group of youngsters in Jakarta. Indonesia is the largest BlackBerry cellphone user in the world and these group of 5-6 young girls started their charity acts by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/12/charity-at-orphanage-in-cilincing-jakarta-by-erwin-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Help Portrait: Indonesia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Technically this happened in my first week I am in Indonesia.  I was in a gathering of Indonesian wedding photographers, when my friends, Sigit &#38; Tito mentioned that they are in the midst of coordinating the first-ever Help Portrait: Indonesia (under the umbrella of HELP PORTRAIT movement).  I was invited to shoot behind-the-scenes, so I thought [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/12/help-portrait-indonesia-shot-by-erwin-of-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Fun: Frances + Bryan Engagement</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These two fun-loving people are now my friends.  Sometimes, things in life are easy &#8211; You call, you talk, and you meet, and you just hit it off.  Sorry, I am not talking about how they met, but more about how {Frances + Bryan} and I met.  The story about them will be revealed in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/12/santa-monica-lacma-engagement-portraits-erwin-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Hawtness: 11th Anniversary Portrait of Mel + Ray</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are reading this post, you should already know Ray Soemarsono. Ray and his stunning wife, Mel just celebrated their 11th year anniversary this year and they asked me to shoot their portrait. Ray is a VERY talented photographer (I can proudly say that I could not ask for a better business partner) and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/11/parker-palm-springs-anniversary-portrait-by-erwin-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Santa Monica Engagement: Michelle + Rudy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a quick post about Michelle + Rudy&#8217;s engagement session.  I normally ask my clients to pick the locations for their engagement session, either based on the location that they really liked, or something that is close to their hearts.  The reason I do this is to get the engagement images to mean something more [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/11/santa-monica-engagement-portrait-apertura-erwin-california/</link>
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		<title>Erin+Harry: Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Erin + Harry were rockstars. They made shooting with a bad cold bearable. Driving around in LA, Harry&#8217;s hood, was a breeze and we covered lots of cool places in such a short amount of time.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/11/union-station-walt-disney-concert-hall-angels-flight-los-angeles-engagement-session/</link>
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		<title>Intimate: Katherine + Darrin Wedding</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It is so nice to shoot wedding for people that you already know, especially if you have shot two other weddings in their families.  This is the case for this wedding.  I met Katherine when I shot Kelli + Dave&#8217;s wedding (Katherine is Dave&#8217;s sister), then I shot Kelli&#8217;s sister, Shannon when she got married [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/11/la-jolla-california-wedding-erwin-darmali-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Rachel + Dan: Pacific Palisades, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was a perfect day by the shore for Rachel + Dan to get married. Rachel, a former Miss Chinese International who represented Malaysia in 2003, met Dan in Hong Kong on a church gathering trip and romance sparked. Dan, who worked for WB, proposed 7 months into the relationship and they were set to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/11/bel-air-bay-club-wedding-pacific-palisades-ca/</link>
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		<title>Coolness: Caroline + Stan Wedding</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I first met Caroline + Stan back in 2009 while I&#8217;m photographing their friends&#8217; wedding: Joy + Brandon. As I was working the dance floor photographing people at the reception, Stan came up to me and asked for my business card. He was so polite (as he still is now) and Caroline was really stunning [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/11/smogshoppe-wedding-los-angeles-apertura-erwin/</link>
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		<title>Magical: The birth of Jileh</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These days I have been really intrigued by experiencing life through my photography. It is starting to become a visible alternate path of my photography career that I have a passion about, telling stories. One of my first steps were to shoot A Day In The Life of a Chef, and now I have witnessed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/10/birth-photography-cedar-sinai-hospital/</link>
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		<title>Idya+Theddy: Jakarta, Indonesia</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A few months back, I got an email inquiry to shoot a wedding in Jakarta, Indonesia. From the moment I Skyped with Idya + Theddy, I felt at ease and we connected right away. We chatted for about an hour about the possibilities of shooting their 1500-guest reception and I couldn&#8217;t help but being very [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/10/hotel-indonesia-kempinski-wedding-jakarta-indonesia-apertura/</link>
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		<title>ISPWP Winners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m so late at blogging these but it doesn&#8217;t make them less significant. :-) I&#8217;m really humbled to have placed in the Spring &#038; Summer 2011 ISPWP contests among thousands of entries from all around the world. Thanks to all my clients who trusted me to do what I do! From Patty + Steve&#8217;s wedding [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/10/ispwp-winners-summer-spring-2011-ray-soemarsono/</link>
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		<title>Heidi + Eddie: Long Beach, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[﻿ You probably remembered our friends, Heidi + Eddie through our engagement session post awhile back.  These two people are really awesome and can withstand the test of distance.  They met through a mutual friend of theirs back in 2005 during a spontaneous fishing trip and since then they have lived mostly 300 miles apart [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/10/japanese_garden_wedding_apertura_long_beach_california/</link>
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		<title>Carol + Tom: Half Moon Bay, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Carol + Tom got married at the beautiful Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay amongst a small group of friends and family and I&#8217;m honored to have captured their story. Thanks to Maurice for helping me second shoot the wedding. Venue: Ritz-Carlton Half Moon Bay, CA Florist: Floral Design Studio Makeup/Hair: Armando Sarabia Cake: Elegant Cheesecakes Dress/Shoes: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/09/carol-tom-wedding-ritz-carlton-half-moon-bay-california/</link>
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		<title>San Diego Wedding: Kathleen + Brian</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kathleen + Brian had a traditional Catholic wedding at the beautiful Immaculata&#8230; a fantastic church on the campus of University of San Diego. Kathleen got ready with her bridesmaids and family at a private home overlooking the ocean.  We then took a limo-style party bus over to Old Town where Brian and his groomsmen were. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/09/san-diego-wedding-immaculata-junipero-serra-museum-vanessa-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Gorgeous Country Ranch Wedding: Jenn + Scott</title>
		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Jenn looked stunning in her all-Vera Wang ensemble and Scott is as cool as ever in his sharkskin gray suit. Jenn + Scott met at a lounge in La Jolla, CA not long after Jenn moved from NJ to San Diego, where each had gone out with 2 other friends and ended up pairing [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/09/gorgeous_country_wedding_condors_nest_ranch_apertura_vanessa/</link>
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		<title>ISPWP Contest, Summer 2011</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Been a bit behind, but here are some of my images that made it to the latest ISPWP contest :) From Kate + Shaun&#8217;s lovely Maui, Hawaii wedding: From Samar + Ali&#8217;s epic Italy wedding: From Star + Amir&#8217;s colorific wedding:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/09/ispwp-contest-summer-2011/</link>
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		<title>Rachel + Dan: Los Angeles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I roamed the streets of LA with miss former model, Rachel and her fiance Dan for their bridal/engagement mashup. They made my job easy. Thanks to Summer Star for styling some mean hair and helping out with the secret location. :)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/08/venice-beach-beverly-hills-los-angeles-engagement-session/</link>
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		<title>Janet + Chris: Los Angeles, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What I found the most special about this wedding is how Janet and Chris are really, really into each other and they are genuinely happy all day. They can&#8217;t wipe the smiles off of their faces from getting ready to the end of the night and they really inspired me. We traveled a lot from [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/08/wayfarers-chapel-disney-concert-hall-wedding/</link>
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		<title>NYC Boudoir Part 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m very honored to be trusted to shoot whatever I want for this boudoir shoot. She is a special person and I&#8217;m glad to share her sexy side. Makeup + hair: Sissy Chan Location: Gramercy Park Hotel, New York]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/08/new-york-city-boudoir-shoot-by-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Lara + Ben: Parker Palm Springs, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s always great shooting at the Parker. Especially if your client is awesome like Lara + Ben. This wedding is filled to the brim with story and style. It&#8217;s a very emotional ceremony for both Lara + Ben because Lara&#8217;s aunt, who practically raised her since childhood, passed away earlier this year and Ben&#8217;s dad, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/08/parker-palm-springs-wedding-california-by-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Day in the life of Chef Edgar + Co.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[ALOOOOHA! Chef Edgar was my wedding client when he got married to Salila on Oct 10, 2010.  Throughout the process we became good friends and it seemed natural for me to approach him when I wanted to start this project of &#8220;Day in the Life&#8221; featuring him as a chef at work.  The excitement was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/08/day-life-chef-edgar-roys-newport-beach-restaurant-apertura-erwin/</link>
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		<title>Junebug Fashion Shoot</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago, Junebug Weddings commissioned us to shoot their latest Fashion Report for their awesome blog and we couldn&#8217;t be more honored! Check out the original article here: &#8220;The Art &#038; Architecture of Floral &#038; Fashion Design&#8221; We&#8217;re excited to share some images from the shoot! And working with these talented vendors made [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/08/junebug-fashion-shoot/</link>
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		<title>Rockin Roxy: Katrina + Alan Engaged!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are passionate about rock &#8216;n roll music like I am, you would know that going to The Roxy is like a shrine of some of the best names in rock.  Add the element of photography and having to photograph a couple who actually got engaged there, is a definite bonus.  I was lucky [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/08/the_roxy_theatre_west_hollywood_engagement_session_apertura_erwin/</link>
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		<title>Pasadena Engagement Session: Ivana + Arthur</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Things really do happen for a reason.  We met Ivana + Arthur during our search for models for our interview with Voice Of America and we can&#8217;t thank them enough for making their time available for us on such short notice.  As we explored the locations around Old Town Pasadena, the shoot was swift and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/07/pasadena-engagement-session-ivana-arthur/</link>
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		<title>Boudoir: NYC</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I shot some Polaroid SX-70 while in NYC Makeup + hair: Sissy Chan Location: Gramercy Park Hotel, New York]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/07/boudoir-by-ray-soemarsono-apertura-new-york-city-gramercy-park-hotel/</link>
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		<title>Apertura in Canada Photo Convention</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re humbled to be sharing the stage with other inspirational wedding photographers from Canada + USA in Vancouver, BC on April 24-25, 2012! Registration is open now. Just click on the graphic below. We hope to see you there!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/07/vancouver-canada-photo-convention/</link>
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		<title>Evelyn + Will</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Evie + Will came all the way from Singapore to get married in Southern Cali, where Will originally came from. I met them last year for their engagement shoot and we hit it off right away. They&#8217;re super chill and couldn&#8217;t stop smiling all day! We started off with some torture, ehm, games that Will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/07/anaheim-marriott-wedding-by-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Colorific: Star + Amir Wedding</title>
		<description><![CDATA[People have been anxiously waiting for this day &#8211; Star + Amir got married after being together for 10+ years!  They are both very kind and courteous toward everyone and it shows that every single person at this wedding are so happy for them.  Trust me, there were a lot of hugs and cries of joy. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/06/sls-hotel-taglyan-wedding-apertura-erwin/</link>
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		<title>Heidi + Eddie: Malibu, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It was a cold day in Malibu for an engagement session but it so worth it because Heidi + Eddie were so awesome together.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/06/el-matador-beach-malibu-ca-engagement/</link>
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		<title>Plantation House, Hawaii Wedding: Kate + Shaun</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I LOVE Canadians!  And destination weddings!   Canadians on Destination Weddings??  Can&#8217;t beat it.  Kate + Shaun are two amazingly gorgeous and genuinely nice people and I honestly can say that I can shoot them all day long. I met them personally the day before the wedding and we hit it off very quickly and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/05/olowalu-plantation-house-maui-hawaii-wedding-apertura-erwin/</link>
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		<title>Wendy +Brandon: Diamond Bar, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I knew Wendy + Brandon a couple of years ago when they volunteered to model for one of our private workshop. We hit it off nicely and fast forward to April, they&#8217;re getting hitched! This couple is super-stylish and all kinds of amazing with DIY projects. They put together their invitation as well as the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/05/wendy-brandon-diamond-bar-center-wedding-california/</link>
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		<title>Malibu Engagement Portraits: Star + Amir</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had the pleasure of shooting the engagement session for these two fine people (I&#8217;m so blessed that I have the opportunity to get such nice people as clients!).  We had some awesome time throughout the session, despite the cold winds.  Their wedding is coming up in about 2.5 weeks, so watch for that post [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/05/malibu-engagement-portraits-apertura_erwin_darmali/</link>
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		<title>Las Vegas: Grace + Nate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love weddings that started with the getting ready at their houses. You can learn so much about people from what their house looks like. I met Grace + Nate at our initial consultation at a gastropub in downtown Orange and hit it off talking about anything and everything (I never thought I was such [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/05/las-vegas-world-market-center-wedding-by-erwin-of-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Style Me Pretty: Ann + Ted</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Another wedding featured in the Style Me Pretty Little Black Book Blog!  This one is from Ann + Ted&#8216;s beautiful wedding at The Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.  Click the image to read the whole article! &#160;]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/05/walt_disney_concert_hall_wedding_by_erwin_darmali_published_style_me_pretty/</link>
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		<title>Green Smog? : Shannon + Jerome</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I met Shannon + Jerome when I shot Shannon&#8217;s sister&#8217;s wedding.  This family comes from a long list of writers and these two are no different, so I asked them to write a little bit about their wedding &#8211; who knew that through a wedding planning process, people realize their newlyfound-selves? Here is what Shannon [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/04/smog_shoppe_wedding_culver_city_apertura_erwin_darmali/</link>
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		<title>Style Me Pretty: Randa + Ethan!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So glad that I got to have this gorgeous wedding published on Style Me Pretty!  Click the image to go to Style Me Pretty.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/04/style-pretty-publication-randa-ethan-erwin/</link>
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		<title>Carol + Tom: San Francisco, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had a blast shooting Carol + Tom&#8217;s e-session at the Golden Gate Park and Palace of Fine Arts despite the subzero windchill! Both Carol and I got a little sick afterwards but it&#8217;s worth it. :) The mission is simple. MUST. HAVE. CHERRY. BLOSSOMS. That&#8217;s it. Suffice to say that we did. :)]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/04/carol-tom-san-francisco-engagement/</link>
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		<title>Kate + George: Parker Palm Springs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kate + George tied the knot amongst an intimate group of friends and family at the eclectic Parker Palm Springs. For these two, this was a destination wedding as they currently reside in Portland, Oregon and Kate is originally from Australia and George from Scotland. George asked Kate for her hand in marriage at the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/04/kate-george-parker-palm-springs/</link>
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		<title>Blossom</title>
		<description><![CDATA[What do you call a sweet Korean girl who sings funky &#38; phsychedelic Cuban/Brazilian latin music, plays the accordion, and wears a surgery boot walking around Los Angeles for a photoshoot? Blossom :) And she&#8217;s got nice dance moves too!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/04/union-station-arts-district-musician-portrait-los-angeles/</link>
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		<title>Introducing Fine Art Books!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We&#8217;re excited! Can&#8217;t you tell? :) Since we started Apertura, the main focus has always been our signature albums, which our clients love oh so dearly. Then for years, we scoured the globe to find another option for our clients. We&#8217;re glad to finally found one! Introducing our Fine Art Books! This beauty is sleek, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/03/apertura-fine-art-wedding-portrait-books/</link>
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		<title>Published: Nancy + Ed in Bride &amp; Bloom Magazine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We never got tired of this! So thrilled to see our favorite people ever Nancy +Ed&#8217;s wedding going into print. The song from the hip-hop routine is still ringing in our heads! :) Venue: Pelican Hill Coordinator: Carolyn Chen Video: Elysium]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/03/apertura-bride-bloom-magazine-pelican-hill-wedding/</link>
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		<title>Las Vegas Portrait: Androgynous</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Time for some Fashion-inspired stuff!  Erwin&#8217;s style :)  Let me know what you think and enjoy! Model: Anastasiia Nikitina Makeup &#38; Hair: Lori White]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/03/apertura-erwin-las-vegas-portrait-androgynous/</link>
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		<title>2.5 Months in 2 continents</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Finally got to do this! I was happy that I was traveling a lot at the end of last year, and got to see new places, as well as old places that I haven&#8217;t been back to for so long.  Here are some of the images from my trips.  The above shot is taken in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/03/apertura-erwin-mexico-campeche-brazil-rio-de-janeiro-singapore-indonesia-jakarta-bali-semarang-trip-photos/</link>
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		<title>Sexy!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Location: Las Vegas, NV Model: Dana Lauren Makeup &#038; Hair: Maria Chang Dana in a Victoria-Secret inspired lingerie shoot by Ray Soemarsono.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/03/sexy-las-vegas-boudoir-portrait/</link>
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		<title>Androgyny: Las Vegas Fashion Portrait</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Location: Downtown Las Vegas, NV Model: Anastasiia Nikitina Makeup &#038; Hair: Lori White Versatile Crazy Horse dancer/model Anastasiia Nikitina in an androgyny-themed fashion shoot.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/03/androgyny-las-vegas-fashion-portrait/</link>
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		<title>ISPWP Contest Result</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Apertura represents! I&#8217;m ecstatic to place several images in the top 20 of the latest ISPWP winter 2010 wedding photography contest among very humbling talents. All in all, Erwin and I placed a total of 12 images! Kat + Julian &#8211; San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco, CA Anne-Marie + David &#8211; Le Colombe d&#8217;Or, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/03/ispwp-winter-2010-ray-soemarsono/</link>
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		<title>Published: Anne-Marie + David in Brides Houston Magazine</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s always a thrill when I see my coupe made it into print publications like this! I&#8217;ve been meaning to post this for a while but never got the chance til now. Anne-Marie + David&#8217;s wedding at the Le Colombe d&#8217;Or Mansion in Houston graced the pages of Brides Houston magazine in their winter 2010 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/02/apertura-le-colombe-dor-wedding-published-in-brides-houston-magazine/</link>
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		<title>ISPWP Winning Images</title>
		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s always a treat to be placing some of my wedding images on the stage in the midst of all the great talents out there in the latest ISPWP. Today, I had the honor of doing just this, placing 9th overall. Congrats also for all my photographer friends who placed!! :) 2nd place, Getting Ready [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/02/ispwp-winning-images/</link>
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		<title>Wendy + Dennis: The Athenaeum, Pasadena, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wendy + Dennis at the beautiful Athenaeum, Pasadena, CA Vanessa came and helped second shoot this wedding.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/02/wendy-dennis-athenaeum-wedding-pasadena-california/</link>
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		<title>Day After Session: Salila + Edgar</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes weddings get so hectic that you didn&#8217;t get the portrait shots that you wanted that day. No worries. We have the solution! I shot Salila + Edgar&#8217;s Day-After Session a few weeks after their wedding and it was perfect timing. We are so very relaxed, had lots of fun, and the location that they [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/02/day-after-wedding-session-salila-edgar-palm-springs-wind-farms/</link>
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		<title>Jackie + Anthony: Maui, Hawaii</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love it when my couples are unfazed. Nothing can break the awesomeness of Jackie &#038; Tony. Not even a full day of storm and wind. And considering they came all the way from NY, it&#8217;s quite a feat! (Here&#8216;s a bonus of their e-session in NYC) Due to the insane amount of rain, the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/jackie-tony-maui-hawaii-wedding-by-ray-soemarsono-of-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Urban Portrait of San Francisco Wedding</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love downtown weddings.  I&#8217;ve always loved cool old and modern buildings and high-rises (I&#8217;ve always wanted to be an architect, to be honest), and whenever the opportunity presents itself, I tend to use a lot of it in my use of backdrops and / or angles for the photography that I create. Melanie + Dave [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/urban-portrait-of-san-francisco-wedding-erwin/</link>
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		<title>Pair-tay!: Salila + Edgar Wedding</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Food, Friends: Fun! Edgar is a super-talented head chef partner at Roy&#8217;s restaurant in Newport Beach (with a passion for photography) and Salila works at a pharmaceutical company, with the extreme passion towards Christian Louboutin shoes (It was really funny reading their back-to-back status message / comments about Edgar receiving one after another packages of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/parker-palm-springs-california-wedding-erwin/</link>
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		<title>Claire + Vance: Julia Morgan Ballroom, San Francisco, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Claire and Vance flew from New York and got married at the Julia Morgan ballroom in San Francisco. I met Claire when I was shooting another wedding in New York last year and we hit it off right away. She&#8217;s a shopping expert and gladly showed my the best spots in NYC to shop! We [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/claire-vance-julia-morgan-ballroom-san-francisco-ca/</link>
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		<title>The Apertura Singapore Workshop!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[2010 had been a crazy travel year for us and our last adventure of the year took us to Asia! A few months back, we got an invitation from Yu-Hsin of TinyDot Photography in Singapore to do a 2-day workshop for a small group of photographers in Asia. We instantly said yes! In front of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/apertura-singapore-workshop-2/</link>
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		<title>Janet +  Jeff: Terranea, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wedding &#038; Reception: Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Coordination: Fresh Events Company Bakery: Nancy Kay Confections Floral Design: Nisie Enchanted Makeup: Theresa Huang]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/janet-jeff-terranea-resort-rancho-palos-verdes-ca/</link>
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		<title>Quaint Darlington House Wedding: Rachel + Joel</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I had the distinct pleasure of working with Rachel and Joel at their beautiful San Diego Wedding. They wed at the Darlington House, a charming and unique venue that perfectly fit their personal style. The first time I met Rachel and Joel: Rachel was the more quiet of the two while Joel was the more [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/quaint-darlington-house-wedding-apertura-vanessa-san-diego-california/</link>
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		<title>Valeu!: The Brazil Workshop</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I was lucky enough to be invited by my good friend, the talented Vinicius Matos (the genius behind the photography school in Belo Horizonte, Escola de Imagem) to do a small workshop for his students. Brazil is an amazing place, filled with really friendly people. Probably one of the nicest group of people I&#8217;ve ever [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/valeu-brazil-workshop/</link>
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		<title>Junebug&#8217;s Best of The Best 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[A new year, and a new surprise!  I am so honored to be featured in this crazy good lineup of photographers in the latest Junebug Weddings Best of the Best 2010 (The Best Wedding Photos of the Year). This image is from Samar + Ali&#8217;s epic Italy wedding.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/junebugs-2010/</link>
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		<title>Going in Style!: Ann + Ted</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I LOVE weddings that has a certain vibe or style &#8211; it allows my clients to play and explore their artistic side and incorporate their lives and passion into their wedding so the wedding is something that they can call their own. When I met Ann + Ted, I knew that these are one of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2011/01/walt-disney-concert-hall-los-angeles-erwin-wedding/</link>
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		<title>ISPWP Fall 2010 Recognition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Amidst all the craziness of traveling and wrapping up an awesome 2010, I finally got the chance to post these images that place in the ISPWP Fall 2010 contest. Thank you for all of our clients who trusted us to do what we need to do to document their wedding and engagement! Sami + Mike [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/12/ispwp-ray-soemarsono-apertura-fall-2010/</link>
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		<title>Recognized: WPJA &amp; ISPWP</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Peeps!!! Fresh blog post from Indonesia!  Another quarter, another set of images recognized by these two fine establishments: WPJA (Wedding PhotoJournalists Association) and ISPWP (International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers). Here are some of them that made the cut: From Samar + Ali&#8217;s Tuscany Wedding: This is one of my [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/12/recognized-wpja-ispwp_2010-qtr4/</link>
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		<title>Published: Sami &amp; Mike in The Knot!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love to see our work in print after working hard with stellar vendors! Sami + Mike in The Knot Spring/Summer 2011 Issue Venue: Parker Palm Springs Coordination: Details Details Flower Design: White Lilac Wedding film: Elysium]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/12/published-the-knot-sami-mike/</link>
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		<title>Samar + Ali: Day-After Session, Florence, Italy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The next afternoon we all went to shoot the day-after session of Samar + Ali in the magnificent city of Firenze/Florence. Despite Ali&#8217;s swollen foot, he&#8217;s a trooper for walking around on uneven cobblestones all day and we took a short tour savoring the beautiful city. Starting our day in a coffee shop, we realized [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/11/samar-ali-day-after-session-florence-italy/</link>
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		<title>Samar + Ali: Wedding Pt 2 in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Part 2 of the wedding day &#8211; When we&#8217;re doing the vineyard portraits, Samar + Ali was up for anything. Jumping a fence, dragging that dress and veil across rocks, twigs, and crickets. All for the best possible pictures. We just love them! Typically with Persian wedding receptions the energy is palpable and this one [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/11/samar-ali-wedding-part2-villa-vistarenni-gaiole-chianti-tuscany-italy/</link>
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		<title>Samar + Ali: Wedding Pt 1 in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Tuscan rain threatened the outdoors ceremony and reception but the Gods smiled upon us and it turned out to be the most spectacular day with gorgeous light. We witnessed the hectic getting ready, the super emotional first look, and the love radiating from all their friends and family during the ceremony. Samar&#8217;s mom and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/11/samar-ali-wedding-villa-chianti-tuscany-italy/</link>
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		<title>Samar + Ali: Rehearsal in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We are so blessed to be spending 4 days shooting Samar + Ali in Italy for their wedding week! The setting was straight from a dream, the food was amazing, and more importantly, the entire wedding of 30-something people treated us like part of the family. We shot so many frames, it&#8217;s hard to narrow [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/11/samar-ali-rehearsal-villa-vistarreni-gaiole-chianti-italy/</link>
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		<title>Melissa + Josh (Part 2)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here are the second set of images of my good friends, Melissa + Josh&#8217; fun and heartfelt wedding!  Missed the first set, check it out here Thanks to Ari Simpoukham for second shooting for me. I love Melissa&#8217;s Dad&#8217;s body language on this as he saw her in her wedding dress. Josh got emotional during [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/11/apertura-wedding-erwin-darmali-claremont-filipino-padua-hills-theater-california/</link>
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		<title>Michelle + Alex</title>
		<description><![CDATA[These two people come from very different occupations: One is a Fashion Designer, the other a Doctor.  Both are fun and very kind people :) Special thanks to Ari Simphoukam for second shooting for me. Here are some of my favorite images from their wedding:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/11/michelle-alex-2/</link>
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		<title>Lorelei + Prumell: San Francisco, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Wedding &#038; Reception: Asian Art Museum &#8211; San Francisco, CA Coordination: Elizabeth Bainbridge from 2the9s Events Floral Design: Mandy Scott Flowers Cinematography: Rainbowfish Cinema Entertainment: AM Radio First look &#8211; Love the emotion! Private moment after the ceremony One of the groomsmen sang during their first dance]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/10/lorelei-prumell-asian-art-museum-san-francisco-ca/</link>
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		<title>Cynthia + Jon: San Francisco, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Having been kicked out from Yerba Buena Gardens a couple of week before due to lack of permit, fate placed me there again. This time to document Cynthia + Jon&#8217;s wedding on top of the waterfall in the middle of the garden. I am happy to say that I didn&#8217;t get kicked out this time. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/10/cynthia-jon-yerba-buena-garden-wedding-san-francisco-ca/</link>
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		<title>Christine + Julien</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes, things happen as if the planets are completely aligned.  From the day I spoke to Christine about her wedding day, we hit it off so well and it was one of the best consultations ever, talking about music, families, etc.  Then I met Julien, a very talented furniture designer during their engagement session and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/10/marrakesh-house-wedding-culver-city-california-erwin-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Melissa + Josh (Part 1)</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I shot Melissa + Josh&#8217; 1-hour ceremony at the St. Louise de Marillac church in Covina, CA (If you don&#8217;t remember them, here are some refresher: Engagement Shoot).  They are getting married at a later date but a church wedding is so important for them that they want to do this separately , and only [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/10/ceremony-st-louise-de-marillac-covina-melissa-josh-ca/</link>
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		<title>Janice + Douglas: Glendale, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I love my job! After shooting a 430-people wedding the previous week, I had a change of scenery when shooting a very intimate 20-people wedding in Glendale, CA. Jan + Doug decided to get married in Jan&#8217;s parents house, surrounded only by very close friends and family. Sweet and simple. Afterwards, they had a lovely [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/10/janice-douglas-palate-food-and-wine-glendale-ca/</link>
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		<title>Pani + Ronnie: Laguna Niguel, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After an epic NYC e-session, I was really looking forward to shooting Pani &#038; Ronnie&#8217;s wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel ! Pani looked stunning in her Pnina Tornai/Louboutins combo and Ronnie was truly in his elements with his groomsmen. Surrounded by 430 of their friends and family, they had a beautiful ceremony by the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/09/pani-ronnie-ritz-carlton-laguna-niguel-california-persian-wedding/</link>
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		<title>Jessica + Isaac</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jessica + Isaac are such a fun and cute couple.  They got married at the Hyatt Huntington Beach, CA and they gave us tons of time for portraits which explains the many portraits in this post :)  Thank you for Brandon Wong for second shooting for me. Here&#8217;s a start:  We saw the Geico Cavemen [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/09/wedding-erwin-darmali-huntington-beach-california/</link>
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		<title>Jen + Al: Palo Alto, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jen + Al are two really great people, which I met earlier in the year as I did their engagement photos in San Francisco.  They are very much into music and it shows throughout their wedding.  I love people that are expressive and kind! :) This wedding was shot at the Crown Plaza Cabana, Palo [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/09/wedding-crown-plaza-first-methodist-church-palo-alto-ca/</link>
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		<title>Tina + Albert: Palo Alto, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tina and Albert was actually already married when I met them the first time, and they decided to actually have a party in their hometown of Palo Alto to celebrate with their closest family and friends. Here are some of my favorite images from their wedding.  Special thanks to Cliff Brunk who came to second shoot [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/09/palo-alto-california-wedding/</link>
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		<title>Patty + Steve: San Francisco, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Patty wanted to book me before she even got engaged. Now that&#8217;s hardcore. :-) Now that I&#8217;ve shot Patty + Steve&#8217;s wedding, I can say that I am incredibly blessed to witness their day through my lens. I love everything about their wedding from the super-emotional and heartfelt rooftop ceremony, the thoughtful details like photographs [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/09/patty-steve-st-regis-san-francisco-ca/</link>
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		<title>Claire + Vance: New York, NY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We were a little, well, a LOT worried before the shoot due to the torrential downpour sweeping through Manhattan. But moments before we start, everything cleared up beautifully and the light was amazing. Claire + Vance are blessed like that. We had lots of fun exploring the town and finished the day with some delicious [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/09/claire-vance-new-york-ny-engagement/</link>
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		<title>Randa + Ethan</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First time I saw Randa + Ethan, I immediately felt their warm chemistry together.  But their wedding was so much more.  A couple fun-loving people that are also hopeless romantics.  Randa + Ethan exchanged several letters during the getting ready, and most of the time Randa almost ruined her makeup because of it :)  Ethan [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/08/re-inn-rancho-santa-fe-san-diego-erwin-apertura/</link>
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		<title>ISPWP Contest Winners</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I recently found out that I am blessed enough to place some images at the latest ISPWP contest (Summer 2010) and took the number 2 spot as the photographer of the quarter amongst the insane talent they have over there. Number 15 in the First Dance category (Taliah + Daniel) Number 1 in the Family [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/08/ispwp-summer_2010-contest-ray-soemarsono/</link>
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		<title>ISPWP Contest (Summer) 2010</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As Ray kicked ass majorly on the ISPWP contest, I managed to place some of my images in that contest, among some great works from other great photographers:]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/08/ispwp-contest-summer-2010-erwin-apertura/</link>
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		<title>Jackie + Anthony: New York, NY</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Jackie + Anthony are hotter than sizzling NYC summer weather. Can&#8217;t wait for Maui for their wedding!!]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/08/jackie-anthony-new-york-ny-engagement/</link>
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		<title>Xeres + Billy: Los Angeles, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I met Xeres a while back while photographing her cousin&#8217;s wedding.  Now it&#8217;s her turn and we had tons of fun shooting her wedding.  Xeres and Billy are such a fun couple and gave us complete free reign on shooting their wedding.  As I previously tweeted, Philipinos really know how to party!  Thanks to Dexter [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/08/xb-walt-disney-concert-hall-apertura-erwin-wedding/</link>
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		<title>Janet + Jeff: Los Angeles, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With a hidden talent at the arcade claw machine, Jeff won a Hello Kitty doll for Janet on his first try. We explore Little Tokyo area in LA and wondered off into a random bar with celebrity mugshots decorating the walls. Then we killed piles of yakisoba for dinner. Janet + Jeff rule.]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/08/janet-jeff-los-angeles-engagement/</link>
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		<title>Sarvenaz + Kevin: Laguna Niguel, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I could write stories about Sarv + Kevin, but Steve (the videographer) already did that so beautifully on his blog. :-) Vanessa was excited to shoot this one and we must say that she really rocked it! Thanks to Jan Garcia for second shooting as well. Venue: Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, CA Coordinator: Kerrie Underhill Videographer: [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/08/sarvenaz-kevin-ritz-carlton-laguna-niguel-ca/</link>
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		<title>Angela + Joe: Los Angeles, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Angela + Joe reside in New York, but they had their wedding back in Los Angeles to be close with their family and friends.  These two real-life overachievers are such a great couple and we had such a fun time shooting their wedding. The crowd, primarily the New Jersey transplants, went absolutely bonkers when Bon [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/08/angela-joe-walt-disney-concert-hall-los-angeles/</link>
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		<title>Julie + Bert: Napa, CA</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m very blessed to be back in Napa in one of my favorite venues in the world to shoot the wedding of Julie + Bert. The heat couldn&#8217;t dampen the joyful celebration and my friend Cliff Brunk helped me rocked the wedding! Julie was really happy and emotional all day, especially during the ceremony and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/08/julie-bert-napa-ca/</link>
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		<title>Workshop: Join Apertura in Singapore!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[That&#8217;s right folks! We&#8217;d like to invite you to spend two days with us in Singapore to talk, eat, and breathe photography. Our friends from Tiny Dot Photography is kind enough to start the whole thing and offered to host the workshop in their country and we couldn&#8217;t be more excited! Click here for the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.aperturaphoto.com/blog/2010/07/apertura-singapore-workshop/</link>
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		<title>Evelyn + Will: Claremont, CA</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>
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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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