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A Leap Of Faith…

May 10, 2010 – 3:48 am

Doubt. It plagues me sometimes before a shoot or a wedding. As artists I think all photographers occasionally find ourselves doubting our abilities and our creativity. It happens. Whenever I start doubting myself though (especially when I’m about to shoot something that is unfamiliar or unknown), I let a little prayer out. “Dear God, let me deliver on my unspoken promise to be the best I can be” and really? Isn’t that a prayer that we all send out occasionally as husbands, wives, daughters, sons, and especially mothers?

A little over a week ago, I did a maternity shoot for my good friend, Christina. I had asked her to volunteer since I, by no means, am an expert on maternity photos. Give me a girl and a boy in a white dress and a black tux, and I’ll rock it out! But a beautiful pregnant woman and a man who loves her about to embark on the great journey that life has to offer? I was ready to upchuck from nerves. All I knew was that Christina and Bobby had given me their trust, their faith to take some beautiful images, and I took that trust, mixed it in with some moxie, took a deep breathe and did my best.

In honor of all the mothers in the world, I give this gift to you Christina. Happy Mothers Day!

You know all those cliches about pregnant women having this beautiful “glow” (which by the way I try to recreate by spending a ton of money on makeup and yeah doesn’t work!), Christina’s got it!

I mean really got it!

I asked Christina if Bobby, her husband, and her stepson, Ryan, would mind joining us. While maternity photos are usually all about mom, I loved capturing the “family” as well.

My idea of a modern family portrait:

Any my favorite image of the day:

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Phuong-Anh & Simon=Hitched

April 29, 2010 – 6:17 am

What can I say about Phuong-Anh and Simon? Other than that they are amazingly wonderful people that are surrounded by equally wonderful friends and family. Phuong-Anh and Simon made Josh and I feel so welcomed on their wedding day. They made us feel part of their amazing friends and family. Their wedding consisted of a gorgeous day full of love and laughter, but one part  really stuck in my head Simon’s father got up and gave a toast. In his toast he mentioned that a wedding is only one day, and he requested that Phuong-Anh and Simon remember that it’s the normal day to day actions that make a marriage full of love. It was such a simple and beautiful message that I think every couple should be reminded of from time to time, including Josh and I.

The day began and ended at The Venetian on the Strip. Makeup was done by the talented, Sarah Vickrey and the amazing flowers were created by Janis Pollen. Josh and I love to work with Sarah. She’s insanely talented and fast! Two traits that we love :)

We then all traveled to Lake Las Vegas for a first look and portraits before the ceremony. Phuong-Anh and Simon were having a late afternoon ceremony at Guardian Angel Cathedral, and agreed to do a first look so we had maximum time for photographs instead of trying to fit a ton of photographs after the ceremony and before sunset. We really recommend first looks to all of our brides and grooms that are limited in time and light.

Phuong-Anh and Simon’s bridal party were so much fun and very relaxed.

Guardian Angel is such a pretty church and very conveniently located right on Las Vegas Blvd next to the Wynn.

So back in December, Phuong-Anh and Simon invited us to appetizers at their reception location, Bouchon Bistro, inside the Venetian. Josh and I were blown away by how incredibly tasty everything was. Dining at Bouchon’s is an experience. Their wedding reception was no different. The reception patio was beautiful, the food was amazing, and the staff was incredibly nice. It definitely made for a wonderful evening. We would recommend contacting Annie (the private dining sales manager) if you would like to inquire about having your wedding reception there!

The toasts were amazing at this wedding. They had me and everybody else in tears!

And the night for us ended with a slice of yummy cake!

Thank you again for Phuong-Anh and Simon for sharing a peek of your amazing lives together with Josh and I. We’re truly blessed to know you!

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Joyous Occasions

April 20, 2010 – 10:46 pm

We often get asked by our brides what is our number one advice to make their wedding day wonderful. While we could answer “Hire us!” or “Invest in a good makeup artist” etc. My advice most often than not is to “relax and enjoy.” Simple right? So often brides and grooms spend so much of their time investing into the details of the day or what goes wrong (something always goes wrong)that sometimes you forget to just sit back and enjoy. The day goes by so fast that you will want to soak up every single minute of it and commit it to memory so when you look back, you’ll remember and say to yourself “my wedding day was full of joy and happiness and absolutely imperfectly, perfect”

Speaking of joy and happiness, last Saturday Josh and I got to witness exactly that at Sam and Brandon’s wedding. We were incredibly blessed to of been part of something very special, and because I know Sam is probably “DYING” for a sneak peek, I couldn’t resist!

My two faves of the day (both kissing shots because I’m a sucker for romance):

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Todd+Kerry=Hitched

April 5, 2010 – 4:27 am

Last week we had the pleasure to of been able to photograph two really wonderful people, Todd and Kerry. We consider their wedding to a be a truly special one in our photography careers. Why was this wedding special to us? That is because not only are Todd and Kerry two very fashionable and hip people, but Todd is also a photojournalist. Josh and I are were extremely flattered when Todd and Kerry chose us to be their photographs on one of the biggest days of their lives since well, Todd knows what the heck Josh and I babble about when we start talking about ISO’s and ambient light. A fellow photographer thinks we’re so awesome that he wants us to capture him and his beautiful bride on their wedding day. Wow. Now that is a compliment! One that Josh and I didn’t take lightly.

Kerry had her hair and makeup done by the gorgeous and talented, Amelia Cline. The ceremony took place outdoors in the beautiful Terraza Chapel at MGM, and was followed by an intimate reception at the yummy Mexican fusion restaurant Yolo’s inside Planet Hollywood. Kerry and Todd invited us to hang out with them during their reception dinner, and both Josh and I were stunned by how good the food at Yolo’s.

My version:

Josh Version:

My fave of the day:

Todd and Kerry, we only hope that we made you proud!

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This Is A Public Bride Announcement: Laura & Ryan=Married

October 8, 2008 – 6:29 am

    This weekend Josh and I got to photograph not one, but two ultra fabulous weddings. Both completely unique but filled with that same lovely emotion otherwise known as love. I’ll post both weddings in the next two days, but I just wanted to let all the brides of Vegas who might read our blog know that currently the Vegas sign is under construction. GASP! I know right? The most requested photo by brides (other than drunk photos of guests heehee), is the infamous Vegas sign photo, and right now the Vegas sign is surrounded by tractors and dirt. Don’t worry though my lovely ladies, because we CAN work around this. 

How did I find this out? Why on our Sunday wedding of course. In the limo…on the way to the sign…lol. Oh well. I know Laura, who was amazing by the way, looked worried, but hey when Vegas throws you lemons, you make a lemon drop martini. I’m sure Laura is dying to see how they turned out so on we go. 

By the way who needs a fancy background anyway? 

You have got to be kidding right? Photo booty was officially kicked in the photo above. 

But I know Laura was sweating it so….

Not too shabby. And just in case you don’t want the beautiful dirt in the photo. We can always just skip it. 

I don’t think anyone will ever know….

Plus who’s staring at the scenery in this photo?

Like I mentioned amazing right?

Although sometimes the background does add a little something’, somethin’.

In all seriousness. I know the Vegas sign construction is a total bummer, but don’t worry brides I know the photographers of Vegas can rise to the occasion and get some awesome images anyway! Laura and Ryan we had a fabulouso time even with the little construction snafu. We hope you guys are living it up in Vegas right now!!!

P.S. 

I can’t leave Ashley and Mike without a sneak peak either. Enjoy!

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