Posts Tagged ‘Bradbury Building’

“hey, soul sister”

Myling + Yem were set up on a blind date by their brothers (not the same brothers…well you know what I mean!). A spring roll later (or maybe two) at Brodard Restaurant (my Viet people know how yummy those rolls are) and the rest is history and of course, here for you to see :) .

This is one sexy, stylish and smart couple. And when they weren’t kissing, they kept me laughing during shoot. I think they have been stalking my blog (who doesn’t?!), because they knew the #1 way to my heart: good food. We continued the laughs over the most.delicious.burgers.ever. at Father’s Office after the shoot. As I took every savory bite of the burger, I kept telling myself how lucky I am to share such good times with good people and never really feel like it’s work…

I am super excited for their wedding in just 10 days!!!!!

Our first stop was the famous Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles, which is also the the location of one of my all time favorite engagement sessions. It has been 2 years since I last shot here so I was happy when Myling + Yem requested this location. Even though we couldn’t get full access to the building, I think we made the most of this architectural gem:

downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography

downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
Myling’s hair & makeup was flawlessly done by Angie Pham who will also be doing Myling’s hair & makeup for the wedding day!
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
LOVE this photo!
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography

downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography

downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
And then we ventured to the dark side – the USC campus. There was surprisingly gorgeous light – even at the dark side…
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography

downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
Ok Myling has the prettiest.smile.ever.

downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
This photo just speaks happiness to me.
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
And after a quick ice cream break (wasn’t my idea this time but I didn’t complain either :) ), we headed back to the non-dark side and quick wardrobe re-change for some gorgeous rooftop photos:
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography

downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography

downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography

downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
You don’t want to see the behind-the-scene pics of how I captured this photo…or do you??? All I remember Yem saying was “I didn’t sign a contract for a threesome…”….hmmm…
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography
This last picture in the bottom right was one of my favorites of the day. For the first time, I actually blushed while taking a photo.
downtown los angeles engagement by kim le photography

“here we go again”

Following a quick wardrobe change and an amazing shoot at the Bradbury Building, Virginia & Brian and I scouted downtown Los Angeles for the second part of our e-session.  In the midst of the skyscrapers and city bustle, we found the intimate and picturesque Maguire Park near the Central Library. With another set of carefully coordinated outfits – Virginia wearing another one of her glamorous creations and Brian in his matching grey tie and Chuck Taylors, the stage was set for another stylish photo shoot.

**Thank you again Virginia & Brian for being so creative and fun to work with.  I can’t wait for your November wedding!!!

One last shot in front of the incredible Bradbury Building:

virginia & brian engagement

We found this backdrop that resembled an old movie theater:

virginia & brian engagement

These two were such great models!

virginia & brian engagement

And we had such a perfect park setting:

virginia & brian engagement

With some gorgeous light to top it off!

virginia & brian engagement

Check out this super cool stairs:

virginia & brian engagement

virginia & brian engagement

And how super cool Brian is! =)

virginia & brian engagement

Ok a quick break!

virginia & brian engagement

Now back to work! =)

virginia & brian engagement

Even their shoes were stylin’:

virginia & brian engagement

One of my favorites of the day!

virginia & brian engagement

Virginia looked so pretty with her netted veil…

virginia & brian engagement

These two are so happy to be getting married soon. I was just happy I didn’t get run over! =)

virginia & brian engagement

One of my other faves of the day:

virginia & brian engagement

And of course, here’s the lovely slideshow – click HERE for more images from parts I & II!!!

“g-l-a-m-o-r-o-u-s”

After countless phone calls and emails, Virginia & Brian had finally tugged on the right strings and we were fortunate to shoot their incredible e-session at the historic Bradbury Building in downtown Los Angeles. We incorporated some of beauty of the building and a whole lotta glamour from Virginia & Brian. Our shoot was so amazing and fun that I couldn’t narrow down my fave photos and had to separate the session into two posts – so stay tuned for part II! Thanks to Virginia & Brian for being the so resilient, prepared and utterly fabulous!!!

I was truly taken a back by the beauty of the building…

virginia & brian engagement

…and by Virginia’s beauty:

virginia & brian engagement

I just loved the historic feel of the building…

virginia & brian engagement

…and how well Brian “worked it” =)

virginia & brian engagement

Not only is Virginia beautiful, but also talented! She designed this dress herself! I also just love the flare in this photo!

virginia & brian engagement

I love it when guys wear vests!

virginia & brian engagement

There were so many perfect spots throughout the building:

virginia & brian engagement

I said “give me passion” and did they ever!

virginia & brian engagement

I finally caught them out of character! =)

virginia & brian engagement

Picturesque:

virginia & brian engagement

virginia & brian engagement