j'adore

After finishing a weekend of back-to-back weddings (how I spend labor day weekends), I am off in approximately 6 hours to Europe! This time I am going to Budapest, Paris and London with Jason =). It’s gonna be an in-between weddings/mini-vaca for me and I’m so excited to travel, eat and spend time with the boyfriend. Here’s one of my favorites from one of my last visits to Paris. It’s still my favorite city in…read more

GEETU + NING | Newport Beach Wedding

I have had the pleasure of getting to know Geetu + Ning over the past several months over food (of course), many laughs and Ning assisting me on various shoots as a photographer. Geetu + Ning are a fun energetic couple with a love for superheroes, board games, their dog Ewok and most noticeably, each other. They finally made it official after being together 17 years and their love is clearly stronger than ever. I…read more

VICTORIA + DANIEL | napa valley portraits

Google is awesome. Victoria + Daniel googled me while searching for a photographer to document their trip to Napa Valley in July. They were on holiday (their way of saying vacation =)) all the way from Hong Kong and I was happy to capture some wonderful memories for them in one of my favorite cities. One of the definite perks of my job is meeting new people and it was particularly special that they came…read more

IRENE + THOMAS | Rancho Palos Verdes Wedding

Irene + Thomas shared their blessed union with family + friends at one of Southern California’s most breathtaking venues, the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes. I walked with the couple as they exclaimed how happy they were and how the day couldn’t have turned out any more perfectly. Their day was filled with sunshine, smiles and pure joy. It’s always so wonderful to share in such a special day for two very special people.…read more

KIMMIE + KEN | los angeles engagement session

I just LOVE summer and its gorgeous light! I had the pleasure of my photographing my two friends who absolutely two of the sweetest people I know and who are undeniably perfect for each other! They claim to be shy in front of the camera, but I think their sweet love shines through in these photos. Special props (hahha no pun intended) to Kimmie for being super crafty and making super cute props for the…read more

MELISSA + MICHAEL | orange county wedding

Who could forget Melissa + Michael’s stunning rooftop engagement session???! Melissa + Michael were wed on a gorgeous summer day and their wedding was filled with just as much emotion as style. These two are gorgeous, successful and sure know how to have fun. But what I admire most of about them is their devotion to their families. At one point during the wedding day, they came up to me and told me as important…read more

another year older!

another year older!

I’ll spare details of how old I am now officially – after some point I think you just stop counting :). My birthday is today and I already feel so blessed to share it with all the people that make my life so special!  Yesterday, my family, friends & boyfriend threw me a surprise birthday party at one of my favorite Socal restaurants California Shabu Shabu. Special thanks to Jason + Mirei for organizing the…read more

GEETU + NING | UCLA engagement

I am so excited to be blogging this session about two wonderful people! I have gotten to know Ning through working on some photography projects together and I was honored when he asked me to be his wedding photographer! We traveled back to our alma mater for some fun, romantic portraits. Geetu + Ning are a fun, perfect match and I am eagerly counting down the days til their August wedding!   I just love…read more

CORINNE + BING | northern california wedding

I’m so happy I finally have the chance to blog this beautiful wedding! Corinne + Bing were married on a gorgeous day in Northern California at the Hacidena de las Flores. With the wonderful coordination by Karen and her team at Events by Karen Lee and Corinne + Bing’s organizational skills + easy going personalities, the day went by so flawlessly. Each moment was so sweet and beautiful – I think I even saw Bing…read more