Amy & Stephen Haw Wedding

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Today I woke up early and double check my camera gear and prep for Amy  and Stephen’s wedding.  I’m particularly anxious about this wedding because Amy and I have been friends for many years.  I really want to do a good job for her. :-)  Today is not only important for Amy and Stephen but their family as well.  Many have traveled from far away places such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other states.  A lot is at stake to say the least.

During the wedding reception, Amy asked me to put together of a slideshow of images photographed thus far on her wedding day.  I was able to create the slideshow above on the fly.  Whew! I did it in record time while everyone enjoyed the festivities.  I got many compliments and if I do say so myself, I think it was a “HIT”! :-D

Congratulations Amy and Stephen on your nuptial and thank you for choosing me as your wedding photographer!  Have a fantastic life together!

Amy & Stephen Haw Engagement Slideshow

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Vijay Armitraj Celebrity Charity Event

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Vijay Armitraj hosted his annual charity event at Braemar Country Club. Leander Paes and his partner Mahesh Buphati arrived from Cincinnati to play on his charity event. I was lucky enough to get Leander’s autograph and a picture with him. He’s so awesome to watch in person… With his display of quick volleys, touch and angles! Inspiring! I’m hoping I can do that tomorrow’s match! LOL

Cantonese Opera Karaoke Dinner Gala

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I had the pleasure of photographing the Cantonese Opera Karaoke Dinner Gala featuring young talents from Hong Kong.  Their ages range from ripe old age of 7 to 14!  Many of these fine youngsters started their career in Chinese Opera at age 4.  Don’t let their tiny exterior fool you.  They performed like seasoned professionals rivaling performers 30-50 years their senior.  What a treat!  I was very proud of my heritage because they are the future and the preservation of our Chinese Performing Arts.  The event sponsor and dignitaries include Esther and Dr. K.L. Chung, Yvonne and Dr. George Leung, and City Councilwoman Polly Low.

Kimberly & Jacob Larson Wedding

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I met Kim and Jacob through a mutual friend, the beautiful Maria Timpani, several months ago.  I immediately became very fond of this lovely couple while they were viewing my sample wedding images.  Their love exudes through their gaze and interaction with me.  I was captivated by their energy and love for each other.  Needless to say, it was a beautiful wedding ceremony at Pasadena and then off we went to Kim’s parents house for the afternoon reception.  Kim’s parents and family was so delightful and hospitable to not only their guests but to me as well.  They made me feel welcome and part of their guests rather than a hired professional at their wedding.  I seldom gets teary eye at weddings but I could not help it when Jacob made his thank you speech and how genuinely he thanked Kim’s parents for having such a lovely wonderful daughter.  Moreover, he thanked them for allowing him to become part of their family by marrying Kim.

The lovely couple is off to Europe for a beautiful honeymoon.  I was able to finish processing their images and delivered to them in 2 days.  If you have an iOS device such as an iPad or iPhone, you can view their images by clicking here.  It will prompt you to download a free iOS app called “PASS”.