My Inspirations

Although I'm a wedding photographer, but I often look elsewhere for inspirations.  Currently, I am in love by Saul Leiter's personal work, which you can find in the book Saul Leiter Early Color.

Saul Leiter Early Color

The book I recently purchased and can't stop flipping through pages after pages is Vanity Fair: The Portraits.

Vanity Fair: The Portraits

The new book, avaialble tomorrow, that I am excited about is Annie Leibovitz At Work.

Annie Leibovitz At Work

Royal/T Cafe

Check out my latest entry at my food blog, Bonnie And Friends, about this ultra cool place!

Royal/T Cafe

Anna + Jose { anniversary }

I am so so SO happy for Anna's 5th wedding anniversary with Jose. They are the sweetest couple and they are my good friends. I am most thankful to have met Anna because she's the person who found my very first client and I owe her FOREVER!

We spent the late afternoon at the Union Station in Downtown, LA.  I love how Anna dressed up to match the feel of the Union Station.

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

As soon as the sun was setting (I love shooting during sunset time) we stepped outside for more.

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

Love her red lips!

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

When we finished shooting at the Union Station the lighting was still perfect, so we headed to the graffitti area.

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

Months ago I saw the little "Love Me" on the wall at one of the nearby building, so we ended our session there.

Anna + Jose at the Union Station

Many more anniversaries to come for you guys!  *kisses!*

Stormy Disney Night

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Took Venise to Disneyland last weekend.  This was taken during sunset.  Thanks to Ken for pointing out the cool stormy clouds!

Animal Dinner

I recently started a new food blog called Bonnie And Friends. Check out my latest entry!

Bonnie And Friends blog

Once Upon A Palm Springs Wedding

Weeks ago I drove out to Palm Springs to shoot an awesome wedding alongside Jennifer Rau!  Ceremony was held at St. Margarets, portraits were done at the super cool Viceroy and reception was at the beautiful Cree Estate.  Thanks to Jen for the experience and thanks to Tiffany Cannis for the coordination!

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Love the Viceroy!

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New York Trip - Day 2 in Brooklyn

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Pricing

2008 has been an amazing year for me.  I've shot quite a few weddings, I've met so many new friends and I am so looking forward to 2009. Thank you to those who believe and support me throughout the year!

I'd like to inform everyone that my pricing will change by January of 2009.  If you want my current pricing, please be sure to book by the end of December.  Thanks!

New York Trip - Day 1 in Brooklyn

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New York Trip - Day 1 in Brooklyn

Bubby's Restaurant & Bar

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New York Trip - Day 1 in Brooklyn

Continue with my post from yesterday...

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New York Trip - Day 1 in Brooklyn

Wow, it's been weeks since I came back from New York for Stacy and Mark's wedding (Sneak Peak, Part 1 and Part 2) and I've been busy ever since.  Continue with my photos from the trip, here are some photos I took while walking around in Brooklyn.

I have a thing for architecture.

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Seeing the other side:

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Black and White version:

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Stacy + Mark { wedding } - Part 2

Continue from Stacy and Mark's wedding in Stage 6 at Steiner Studios.  I seriously LOVE this venue, it is such a great place for events.

Some details from the ceremony:

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I love shooting in editorial style:

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Stacy's grandmother and brother.  Isn't she so gorgeous?:

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Originall plan for the ceremony was set outdoor on the rooftop, which would so wonderful, but because of the strong winds the ceremony was changed to be indoor.  The area was just as amazing:

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Husband and Wife:

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Details from the cocktail hour:

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First dance as husband and wife:
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Stacy's brother and sister gave a speech together:

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Stacy got a little embarrassed:

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Mark's brother:

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Stacy + Mark { wedding } - Part 1

Call me the worst blogger on earth!  After weeks of editing and being sick, I am finally back.

Back to the topic.  Stacy and Mark had a beautiful wedding in Brooklyn, NY, it was such an honor for me to be part of it.  This will be a long post as I have so many photos I love!

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I love this a lot.  I love capturing moments when everyone is into their own worlds:

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Mark looks so cute when he was waiting for Stacy:

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The wedding took place in Stage 6 at Steiner Studio.  I love the roof top area, we shot most of the formals here:

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The guys looking very GQ:

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The girls are such great models:

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Stacy and her sister:

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Mother and daughter:

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One of Stacy's little nieces, she is such a beautiful girl:

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Mark was so sweet helping Stacy with her gown:

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I love, love, love the color combo!:

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Another side of the rooftop:

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This was taken on the second floor of Stage 6 where the wedding reception was held:

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Two more nieces as flower girls:

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That's it for now, part 2 is coming soon.  Time for some beauty sleep!  Tomorrow is Friday, woohoo!!