I had such a great time hanging out with Jennifer and Sang today!

I first met Sang about a year ago at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (in Beverly Hills); where we both worked  in the pharmacy department!  At the time, I was on wait-list for pharmacy school and was interested in learning about various pain killers and their mechanisms.  I recall my first conversation with Sang (pharmacist) was him trying to explain the differences between Morphine IR and Morphine SR to me.  After chatting for a while, we somehow went from medicine to camera (waaaaay more interesting subject!!) I found out that Sang is interested in photography and has a Canon 40D with a 24-70 f/2.8 lens.  That’s one of my favorite lens to use during a wedding!

I was super excited when Sang call us up to tell us he and Jen decided to go with us as their wedding photographers!  I am sooooooo looking forward to photographing their wedding in November at Rancho Los Lomas in Silverado Canyon (next to Rancho Santa Margarita or RSM).

For their engagement session, Jen was looking for a location with lots of trees and very wood-like!  The first location that popped into my mind was Rancho Capistrano!!  It is quite common for couples to be a little stiff and uncomfortable, but nothing my corny little jokes and a little alcohol can’t fix! =)  For their engagement session, Gavin and I brought along a flask of Vodka infused Strawberries and Pineapples for about 4 days.  Gavin had learned to make this combo when we were at a bar at the Huntington Hyatt for another engagement session.

Here are some of my favorites from the beginning of the shoot

I love the lighting in the next two pictures!  I love shooting into the sun to create highlights and really cool solar flares!

I love the dreamy look in this picture!!

It’s really cool hanging out with a co-work outside of work!  I learned so much about Jen and Sang as a couple.  BTW – these two have been together for about 14 years!!!

We all thought it was pretty interesting (weird to be exact) that there was a dry-looking flower plant growing in the middle of nowhere!  No really… there was a flower plant sitting in the middle of all the dry tall grass at Rancho Capistrano!

This is one of my favorite pictures…

After Rancho Capistrano, we headed over to Table Rock in Laguna Beach for a beautiful sunset!

This is just sooooo romantic!!

As the sun was beginning to set, I was super stoked to capture the following…

Was the water really that cold guys?!?!?  LOL … sorry!!

Check out this last image taken by Gavin (while I was holding the light and acting as a human light stand). AWESOME!!!

Of course… we had to do it too!!!  I handed Jen the flash and Gavin prep the camera settings for Sang.  I LOVE it!!!  LOL…

Thank you Jen and Sang for a wonderful time!  I had so much fun hanging out with you both!  I can’t wait to shoot your big day!!!

Takako and John got in contact with me literally two weeks prior their wedding.  Their special request was that they only wanted details and candid pictures!  With a photo journalistic background, that request was right down my alley!

Their wedding was spread over two days.  The first one was a small and intimate backyard ceremony in Huntington Beach (next to Trinidad Island).  Their house is right on the water and has an awesome view of the marina.  Check out their family boats!!

Takako and John had a unique wedding indeed!!!  The officiant was Takako’s sister.  Now, you may wonder… what’s so unique about that?  Well… she was dressed up as a LOBSTER.

And here’s her adorable side-kick!

Their wedding ceremony was literally about 5 minutes long.  It was comprised of an “I do”… a ring exchange… and the first kiss!  Simple and romantic!

After the formal session, we stepped down to the dock for a few quick pics.

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BTW – Takako’s mom made her dress!

For dinner, Tacos and Sushi…

I had a few bites and I swear… the Toro was to die for! My mouth waters just thinking about it…

Their Reception took place on Saturday, Sept 26th at the Union Station in Los Angeles.  Again, they specifically requested to have only candids and details.

I want to thank Danny (of Danny N Photography) for coming as my second.

For dinner, Lawry’s!!!  So for the word pun… Lawry’s and Lobster… hehehe… get it??!?!   ok ok… I’ll have to admit, that was a pretty lame joke!

The caterer was Lawry’s Prime Rib.  They brought out the whole sha-bang…  The cart was going from table to table serving each guests!

Bone in Prime Rib… yummy!!!  Oh… and for those who don’t know me; I am a total carnivore! =)

Takako and John did not just have one cake, but instead they had 12 cakes!  I’ve always been a BIG fan of cheese cakes, but the coconut flavored one really swept me away!

Hi Everyone!

Exciting news!!!  Not long after doing Denise and Dennis’s wedding in August, Susie Chhuor Professional Hair & Make up Team (Denise’s Make up and Hair Stylist) contacted me with the happy news that Heather,  the coordinator of LA Style Unveiled would like to feature me as a photographer on their website!  At LAStyleUnveiled.com couples can find vendors as well as many helpful tips on planning for a wedding.  I am stoked to be “published” on such a website!  You can check out the article on my photography at the link below:

http://lastyleunveiled.com/deniseanddennis/

xoxo,

Judy