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Love the backlighting on these!

Kaye handmade this awesome purple feather headband for the photoshoot and did her own makeup.  Definitely a woman of many talents.

Scott matched from head to toe.  I love the purple socks!

I love how in love these two are…  makes my job look easy.  =P

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I didn’t want to blast her too much with my bright flash, so these two below were taken in a very very low light situation and edited later for the vintage look.  Jeremy is playing sax and Billy on drums.

Today is also day 2 of my 365 challenge.  (I have agreed to take a picture of myself/my life everyday for the next year and post it online.)  I really liked the lighting outside of the bar, so this is my shot from today.  I probably won’t post every picture of myself on the blog everyday, but if you’re curious on the progress I’ll try my best to post them HERE.  Feel free to post a comment or critique on your favorite photos, it will be very encouraging for me to know someone else sees them.  =)

After peeking at the picture above, I noticed the spotlights in front of the building.   I asked Anita if she would volunteer as my model.  She was kind enough to allow me to oblige.  I love how her eyes pop in these two pictures, wow.

Location: Castle Green and Westin Hotel. Pasadena, CA
Photography: Sherri Johnson, additional shooters Sabrina Hill and Magalie Narang
Videographer: Kappes Media
Music: Ashley Greenland (harpist), Dan Parcon (DJ), Rynxes Melgar (pianist)
Hair/Makeup: Kelly Zhang Makeup & Hair Team. Artists: Marie & Mieko
Catering: Simply Elegant Catering
Flowers: Flowers by Leah
Cake: Cake Sensations

After seeing Sunny’s engagement ring, I was inspired to get a macro lens to take some amazing close up ring shots to really get details and sparkle.

Her bouquet was a mix of white flowers including roses and dahlias.

Ladies getting ready at the hotel.  Everyone looked awesome in curls.

The ceremony took place outside by the pond.   We were lucky to have full shade by the time the ceremony started.

Let’s get the party started!  I didn’t keep count, but these two loved their tequila!  CHEERS!

Kiss by the wishing tree.

1. Photographer: Jose Villa.  Amazing film photographer.

2. Music: Florence and the Machine album Lung.

3. Decoration: New furniture set from Urban Home and Anthropologie rug in a floral pattern has transformed my living room to a very creative and serene place.  I can’t wait to have clients/friends over to enjoy it.  =)

4. Canon 100mm 2.8L Macro lens: A magnificent piece of equipment.  I’ve decided to rent it for the weekend to try out some detail shots.

5. Succulents in all shapes, colors, and sizes.

6. All things yellow and gray

To keep cool, their coat is trimmed short and they have 2 fans in their barn.  (Pictured on the right below.)  I think it’s cute how their heads barely pop over the fence.  The llamas are about 5′ tall and weigh about 350 lbs.  They also have 2 toes that need regular trimming.  (Trimming “station” pictured on the left side of the picture below.)

Taking them for a walk down the dirt road.

These kiddos’ uncle helped build the barn for the llamas, so they came to visit.  I couldn’t help myself to take a couple of pictures of them too.

Below: Cathy and David on the front porch of their cabin.

One of the days we were visiting, we all went down to the Nantahala River to do some white water rafting.  It was my first time going, but I felt pretty safe with the pros.  The most important part of rafting is to plan your route and avoid large protruding rocks.  We did all right, no one fell out believe it or not!  At the end of the river, we took this photo below and ate at the restaurant pictured to the left.  They had the most amazing Vidalia Onion rings, we went back a couple days later for more.

Proof of our adventure over the falls.  (We bought the goofy looking picture to frame, but I had to share them all.)

We survived the river… dry!

I can’t believe I got this shot of a Ruby Throated Hummingbird!  He was fast and about 2″ small.

The ladies got ready in the conference room… and had some bubbly with strawberries.

Pink, pink, and more pink.  The bridesmaids wore simple black dresses with a hot pink sash tied around the waist, hot pink roses, and a sparkly pink ring for bling.

Alycia’s father walks her down the isle.  Above the altar was a green chandler with pink ribbons streaming down.  Love it!

The cake and centerpieces, with stargazer lilies and roses.  The circular vases also had more roses in them with pink and black ribbon.

After the ceremony, we snuck away for some great shots of our newlyweds.  We had to include the waterfall for one.

I love the following shots…  these were taken at the 11th hole on top of a hill.  The sun was setting and gave beautiful lighting.

And of course, the shoe shot.  =)  No SJP wedding is complete without this one.

Here’s a little sneak peak behind the scenes on the above image.  Photo taken by my assistant Holly Steen.  Below, Austin and Alycia got to ride in the golfcart… and hang out on the green.

When we got back to the reception, Alycia changed out of her dress to one more comfortable and light.  It was white with black ribbons on the back.  These two had so much energy and kept dancing all night long!

The Beginning….  =)

Location: The Ebell Club of Long Beach

Above: The ring shot was a test with a macro extender.  Not too bad.

My new obsession: shooting in bathrooms.

The Annenberg Guest House was recently renovated last summer and is a historic landmark.  When I scouted the location a couple days before the wedding, I fell in love with the bathrooms! Now typically, this would not be the most ideal spot for wedding pictures… but I’m all about non-traditional and fun images.  =)   Amanda’s bridal bouquet included bright pink and maroon flowers, including Cellosia that looks just like coral!  Her strapless dress has beautiful heart shaped beading and a long train.

Some bling for the bride, a vintage styled necklace from Jcrew and beach themed necklace for the lovely ladies.  Each bridesmaid was given one that was unique.

Getting dressed…  Amanda’s mother helps her put on a necklace and the ladies lace her up.

At the same time, our handsome groom Adam gets ready down the hall.

These next bridal shots of Amanda are absolutely stunning!  Perfect expression, lighting, pose.  Love it.

The bridal suite overlooked the Pacific ocean, and down off the balcony guests were being seated for the ceremony.  Adam, you are one handsome man.

Adam wore patent leather converse shoes with his tailed suit jacket, and the guys rocked the classic black converse high tops.

The sun began to set, and it was time for the ceremony.  The photo below is quite possibly one of my top picks for the whole day.  It’s deeply packed with so much emotion and love.  Friends and family in the bridal party placed a hand on the new couple and were asked to pray.  I’m so grateful Sabrina and I were in perfect position to capture both of these perspectives at the same time.

Over the wedding planning process, Amanda has not only been a client, but we have grown as friends.  I can admit and I wanted every image to be perfect… it was a little hard to see though my camera when I cried during the ceremony, but I managed and got more emotion filled shots.  Happy tears for everyone!

Adam and Amanda chose to wait and see each other until the ceremony.  Typically, this is not something I recommend, but since the ceremony and reception were in the same place, we had a moment to sneak away for these awesome shots.

The Annenberg Guest House is the background of this shot, with beautiful palm trees and a sunset.  It doesn’t get much more California than this!

Group shot.

The cupcake tower…  yum!

Last but not least, the bathroom obsession revealed.  I had an idea my head all night long, that Adam and Amanda would trust in me to put them into the vintage tub.  Dress, tux and all.  They were game, and this last shot is awesome.  I love love love it.  I love love my beautiful couple.  And I love love.  Congratulations again to Adam and Amanda.  I wish them many years of happiness and photos that will help you relive this day forever.