Archive for September, 2011

My good friends Jen and Bryan traveled from Boston to celebrate their 10 year anniversary in Vegas earlier this month. We have always talked about getting them in front of the camera because their wedding was back in the film days and the style of portraiture was much more traditional back then. So when they told me they were coming into town for their 10 year anniversary, I told them they need to do something really special to celebrate their day, and we decided that this would be the perfect time to do the session they’ve always wanted to do!

We had a lot of fun at this trash the dress session but we really didn’t get the dress dirty, just a little dusty, that’s all. Jen told me her dress took up practically her entire suitcase, but it was definitely worth it, because I absolutely loved this session!

Jennifer is an award-winning food blogger of Tiny Urban Kitchen, so it’s amazing with all the yummy food that you see on her blog that she can still fit into her dress after 10 years! Amazing!!
Red rock canyon anniversary shoot

This is one of my favorite images ever and a crowd favorite on my Facebook fan page. I just love the contrast of her dress against Red Rock Canyon, and I was so happy to catch this moment right as a small gust of wind caught the train of her dress.
Trash the dress session at Red Rock Canyon

Even though Jen had her dress shoes on, she climbed up on the rock no problem. I’m still amazed at how she got up there without any help.
Red Rock anniversary session by Las Vegas wedding photographer

This image made me laugh so much. Bryan really looks like he’s holding up the rock!
Groom lifting bride by Las Vegas wedding photographer

So peaceful.
Close up of bride and groom by Las Vegas wedding photographer

Jen’s fabulous hair and makeup was done by Daileny, who never ceases to amaze me with her talent. She is so easy to work with and started working around sunrise so we could shoot because the sun got too strong.
Las Vegas wedding photography at Red Rock Canyon

Another one of my favorites. I had so many favorites it was hard to choose! But I love the way they are looking at each other here, since I rarely ever see this side of them.
Bride and groom walking by Las Vegas wedding photographer

This is such a fun way to end the session!
Bride and groom chilin' during anniversary shoot

Sandy getting ready

September 27, 2011

This is part two of Sandy’s wedding day. Click here to see part one of her wedding day.

Here’s a few images I took of Sandy getting ready in her suite at the Hilton Costa Mesa.

I love LOVE Sandy’s dress! It was so flattering on her figure and made her look stunning on her wedding day. I can’t wait for her to visit me in Las Vegas for a trash the dress session!!
Hilton Costa Mesa wedding by Las Vegas wedding photographer

Oh yes, we finally found her robe towards the end of getting her makeup done!
Bride getting ready by Las Vegas wedding photographer

Orange County wedding by Las Vegas wedding photographer

Hair and makeup: Elaine Chou
Dress: Maggie Sottero

Yay I’m so excited to share these pictures with you because Sandy and Scott are very near and dear to my heart. A few weeks ago I drove down to Orange County to photograph my bestie’s wedding. I was her maid of honor so I could only photograph the morning festivities, and the fabulous Erich of Erich Chen Photography covered the rest of her day. You may remember their beautiful engagement pictures that we took in the cute oceanside town of Rockport, Massachusetts.

Sandy getting ready before the Chinese tea ceremony. Doesn’t she look gorgeous in her Chinese dress?
Bride getting ready before the Chinese wedding ceremony

Traditionally in Chinese culture, the groom and his family goes to the bride’s house bearing lots of gifts. But in order to enter the house, the groom and groomsmen have to pass a series of “tests” in order for the groom to see his bride. Scott has to “bribe” his way in and is trying to negotiate with the bridesmaids. These games are all done in good nature and is such a fun way to start the day!
Groom comes to pick up bride

Scott had to prove his love for Sandy by dancing to “Baby Got Back” that is playing on the laptop. Sort of a modern twist on the Chinese wedding door games. ;)
Chinese wedding games by Las Vegas wedding photographer

Then a brief Buddhist ceremony honoring the ancestors.
Chinese wedding ceremony by Las Vegas wedding photographer

We had a full house for the tea ceremony! It was very touching to see so many of their family members fly from far away to celebrate this occasion with them. The living room was quite packed with all the relatives that Sandy and Scott had to serve tea to. But on the plus side, they received lots of lucky red envelopes and gold jewelry.
Chinese tea ceremony wedding photography

Showing off all the bling! Congrats Sandy and Scott!
Orange County wedding photography

Featured on Scheme Events blog

September 9, 2011

I am so excited to be featured on the Scheme Events! They are one of Vegas’ premiere event planning companies, so rest assured that you will be in great hands if you choose them to plan your wedding. Not to mention they are some of the sweetest ladies you’ll ever meet!

Click here to read the interview at Scheme Events!Las Vegas wedding planner blog feature

I also had the opportunity to help out with the grand opening of their new studio by setting up a party photobooth. It was so much fun and they made it so chic with the background and custom signs! You can visit Scheme’s Facebook fan page to see all the photobooth craziness from the event.

Here’s me with the girls of Scheme Events. Special thanks to Adam Trujillo for grabbing this shot of us.
Scheme Events and Emily Ku Photography at a photobooth

They are so adorable!!
Las Vegas wedding photobooth pictures