It was great hanging out with Jan and Kim today; I felt like I’ve known these two for years!!  For their engagement session, Jan and Kim wanted a modern look so they suggested doing a shoot at the Mondrian Hotel in West Hollywood.   This hotel definitely has a luxurious, modern and edgy look and feel.

To start, we hung out by the pool.  We pretty much kept the shoot low key because The Mondrian Hotel did not allow photography without a permit.  I thought we played it off pretty well though.  When anyone would ask, we were just friends meeting up for a drink and the reason they are dressed up is because they had a nice dinner to go to later.  Our waitress kept asking questions like,  “oh… so where are you guys going to dinner tonight?”  Jan and Kim of course didn’t expect that so they kinda hesitated answer.  Then the waitress answer her own question by saying, “oh no… I’m ruining the surprise huh?!”  We laughed and nodded… “yes”.

I LOVE what I do and do not even consider it to be work!  And even if it is work… LOL I get to drink during working hours!!!  =)  Jan and Kim treated me to a awesome Lychee Basil Martini at the Mondrian Hotel.  This drink is not very strong, but the after taste of the lychee is just … WOW!

And here’s Jan and Kim… chilling by the pool side sipping great cocktails!

I saw the way the sun reflected off the mirror and loved the way it casted shadows of the trees on the wall.

Inside the Mondrian Hotel is very simple and classy!

After hanging out at the Mondrian Hotel for a while, we decided to go hotel hopping!!!  Yes… Hotel Hopping!

On our way to the Standard Hotel (also in West Hollywood), we stopped by the back lot of The House of Blues for some quick pictures.

I love texture!  Any structural buildings with rust or other texture is always great for photos!

As we made our way down the strip in West Hollywood, the sun was beginning to set.  I love this dreamy look…

At The Standard Hotel, we found two “bubble” chairs!  It looked really cool, so I asked Jan and Kim to have sit and work the chair! LOL

We then headed to the pool area again… for another drink!  Coffee… that is….

On the way back to the car, we walked passed the House of Blues again.. but now it’s nicely lit!

After hanging out with Jan and Kim, we went to the Stinking Rose for dinner!  These two are super sweet!  I insisted that we go Dutch, but they said they wanted to treat me to a belated dinner!  They even had the crew from the Stinking Rose come out to sing to me!  It was a wonderful day!

Thank you Jan and Kim!! I can’t wait to photography your wedding on 12/12/09!! I know it’ll be lots of fun!