Posts Tagged ‘Christine Farah’

paula & eriq: wedding

August 25, 2008

“pocketful of sunshine”

I had the pleasure of second shooting again for the super talented and funny Christine Farah. I really enjoy working with other amazing photographers as well as meeting fun new people! Paula & Eriq were no exception!!! Their smiles never left their faces throughout the day and their energy is purely contagious. Paula & Eriq have a great playfulness about them and there’s no doubt that there are many fun filled years ahead for these two newlyweds!!! Paula & Eriq’s wedding was held at the beautiful oasis of Rancho Capistrano – the perfect backdrop for their Hawaiian-themed wedding.

Here we start off with some “getting ready” photos – Paula’s fun personality just shines on camera!

paula and eric wedding

paula and eric wedding

paula and eric wedding

Introducing the happy couple:

paula and eric wedding

paula and eric wedding

Isn’t she adorable?!

paula and eric wedding

Some ceremony shots:

paula and eric wedding

paula and eric wedding

paula and eric wedding

Off for some fun bridal party and couple shots. I just loved the light we had here!

paula and eric wedding

paula and eric wedding

My favorite set of the day:

paula and eric wedding

paula and eric wedding

Beautiful bouquets:

paula and eric wedding

The newlyweds making their grand entrance and sporting their shutter shades. If I knew, I would have brought mine! ;)

paula and eric wedding

Time for the first dance:

paula and eric wedding

paula and eric wedding

Let the good times roll:

paula and eric wedding

paula and eric wedding

jeannette & matt: wedding

April 30, 2008

“a beautiful life”

A few Sundays ago, I had the awesome opportunity of second shooting for my friend – the talented Christine Farah aka Crissy =). Jeannette & Matt’s heartfelt wedding was held on the rooftop of the Luxe Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA and was beautifully coordinated by Events by Ricci. The wedding embodied simplicity & style, but the main ingredient to Jeannette & Matt’s wedding day was family. Jeannette & Matt were joined by their wonderful family & friends including their 5 super cute children, who were all in attendance to celebrate not only the union of two very special people, but also to celebrate a lifetime of happiness ahead for this incredible family.

The emotional “first look” that left both Crissy and I a lil’ teary eyed:

jeannette and matt wedding

jeannette and matt wedding

Always a mom first:

jeannette and matt wedding

Getting a lil’ creative before the ceremony:

jeannette & matt wedding

jeannette & matt wedding

jeannette & matt wedding

jeannette & matt wedding

The gorgeous bride and her gorgeous bouquet:

jeannette & matt wedding

jeannette & matt wedding

jeannette & matt wedding

Oh what a beautiful day!

jeannette & matt wedding

jeannette & matt wedding

Some of the chic details:

jeannette & matt wedding

The happy bride & groom enjoying themselves:

jeannette & matt wedding

And the guests enjoying themselves – I think the kids had the most fun at the wedding!

jeannette & matt wedding

The cake!!! Did I mention I love wedding cake?! =)

jeannette & matt wedding

jeannette & matt wedding

I just love this pic!

jeannette & matt wedding

Shot to end the oh-so-wonderful night!

jeannette and matt wedding

ladies’ night

March 6, 2008

“where my girls at???”

I looove meeting new people, which is partly why I looove what I do so much. Yesterday I had the pleasure of getting together with a group of fabulous Southern California female photographers for dinner at yummy Javier’s at the Irvine Spectrum. Our wonderful dinner group included Christine Farah, Jonilyn Brown, Katy Regnier and Sarah K. Chen. We shared stories, ideas, cupcakes (thanks Crissy!) and mostly laughs. If you know me, you know I looove cupcakes, especially red velvet ones! Katy snagged this pic of me & Crissy enjoying our cupcakes:

cupcakes

Our lovely entourage of ladies then headed to Victor Sizemore’s house where he was hosting a networking party for Southern California photographers. I networked with a lot of great industry folks, including the infamous [b]ecker. [b]ecker took this pic of us with his new Nikon and posted it on his blog (i’m now famous – lol!):

victor sizemore party

Top Row: Christine Farah, Ray of Red Cheese, Sarah K. Chen, Serena Grace and Jonilyn Brown
Bottom Row: Katy Regnier, yours truly with my super cheesy smile, Eddie Bojorquez, and Susan Yee

The party also had one of those fun photo booths by Red Cheese. We had a lil’ fun and tried to squeeze in as many people as we could. Luckily there were a few lil’ Asian girls like myself =). Unlucky for me – I had to be in the back since it was the smallest space. I think you can make out my eyes & forehead towards the top! So fun! I would recommend having this at any wedding, except with less people in the booth at one time – I think it was about to tip over at one point!

victor sizemore party