Lotus and Guang

Lotus and Guang were such a cool couple to work with! They let me get a little creative, and because they were so easy-going, it made the whole day really fun. Lotus was really good about getting dirty and climbing on things in her wedding dress...she was such a good sport! Not to mention getting her to get on top of the piano, climbing tiny stairs at the Mission in high heels, you name it... she did it! So here are just some of the shots I took on their wedding day. More to come soon!

Congrats you two!

Bridal Show-Pomona

I am pleased to announce I will have a booth in the upcoming "Here Come the Brides" bridal show! Here is the information directly from their site: http://www.herecomethebrides.net/show_102608_pomona.html

Fine Arts Building
Fairplex-Pomona
Sunday, October 19, 2008
11am-4pm
Admission $9 at door
only $7 with advance registration - with coupon from our website!

Address
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Gate #1
Pomona, CA 91768

909-623-3111

Visit my booth and be entered to win a free engagement shoot session! I will also be offering discounts on products and services. Come and view my albums, slideshows, and photos!

I'm so lucky to do what I love!!!

Lucy :-)

Added to Facebook

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Patriotic and...

Thank you to both Karen and Chris for serving in our armed forces. I think it's awesome that they are willing to lay down their lives in order to defend our country. And hey, they are a great looking couple too! Maganda!!!


"Of we go, into the wild blue yonder..."

Water and Sand

Lisa and Javier were a great couple to work with. We had the chance to walk around this quaint little beach in Laguna. And even though they got a little wet...we got the shot!

Congrats guys!

Lucy :-)

Celine and Richard

Even though we had to leave the reception for a little while...it was worth the wait! Don't you love sunsets? (Same photo-one with filter).

:-)

Nice to Have

I had the pleasure of shooting Celine and Richard's wedding, and I just had to post this. She was so happy to get married to Richard, she had this shirt made! I love how she got a shirt with her new last name! And a jacket to go with it too! I just had to share this image. What a fun couple!

Wish I had this done when I got married! I recommend every bride get one!

:-)

Vinci Salon

I just wanted to say thank you to Bobby at Vinci Salon for all of his wonderful support. He's an awesome stylist!!!

Vinci offers hair and make-up for weddings and special events. Contact them today for details!!! (Ask for Bobby and he'll point you in the right direction.)

Vinci Salon
936 W. Arrow Hwy
San Dimas, CA 91706
(909)599-0649

I've had quite a few people ask....so here he is! :-)

I went to go visit my mother one day to help her move some things around the house. I decided to take a break. And when I did, I picked up my camera and happened to capture Bryce looking ever so cute on his grandma's sofa...

Congratulations Angela and Jim

I wanted to say congratulations to Angela and Jim on their recent marriage. It was a pleasure shooting two very fun, charming and sweet people. I loved seeing how much they really enjoyed eachother. They really are a great match!

Look at this photo...can't you see how happy they make eachother?

:-)

Adding Texture's to Photos

I wanted to say thank you to Dennis and Natasha. They were such a great couple to work with. They were fun, patient, kind, easy-going...just an all around enjoyable couple.
I shot their wedding this April, and I fell in love with this photo. Not only did it look great in color, and sepia...but I decided to add a twist.
In this photo, I decided to use several different textures in order to create a "Modern" yet "Vintage" kind of feel. I added two different textures, changed the blending modes to overlay in photoshop. After turning down the opacity, and erasing parts of the image...this is what I got!
Amazingly different don't you think?