It’s been a long time since you heard from us. It has been busy since we moved back to Pasadena. We have been trying to keep up with our workload. Anyways, we have had a few Portraits the start of Summer and a lot of Weddings. I will be highlighting some of them.
SHANI & JEFF’S BUNCH
Three years ago, we shot this couple’s beautiful wedding at the Crystal Cathedral. Now, their kids are grown and their dogs are more but Shani & Jeff are still looking young as ever.
The venue for this shoot was at The San Dimas Hike Trail near a creek. Spectacular!
The Kids
The Best Friends
The Parents
The Millers
Kara & Chris are good friends of us. We knew them before they started this cute family. They produced beautiful blond hair, blue eyed babies.
Truly adorable kids. You’ll be the judge……….
A bucketful of Sunshine from Steven
Elise in her finest pose !
The Siblings
Daddy & me
Mommy & me
Kara & Chris
THE DANGANANS
Dan And Imee Danganan celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary last year. They are busy people involved with a lot of Charitable Associations and their careers. ( They are both Doctors) They have 4 offsprings. The eldest John just entered the prestigious Naval Academy and Graduated recently. He is now a Navy Supervisor.Their second child, Krystal is studying to be a doctor and DJ, their third child, just started college while the youngest one Andrew, is still in high School.
This family enjoys working together for a good cause. They are known to throw large parties and enjoys travelling together as well.
After John’s graduation in the Naval academy, he came home and we did this family session.
The Kids
They love to get Crazy!
Mom & Pap
The Family
I had the honor of starting off this wedding season by photographing Howard and Jolene’s fabulous wedding here in Pasadena, Ca. The day started off with Jolene and the ladies at the prestigious and very exclusive Athenaeum, located on the Caltech campus. The couple tied the knot down the street at St Philip’s Church; the ceremony was simply amazing and had a unique touch to it. There was a single part of the wedding that sent chills down my spine though; that was when Jolene sang a song dedicated to Howard. Shortly after that, we headed back to the Athenaeum for their reception. Things were jumping at the reception with non-stop dancing; the bride and groom had some amazing moves to show off. Check out my personal favorites that I took at their wedding below.
The Athenaeum
Some Details
Jolene’s exit
Just before leaving for the ceremony
The kids always steal the show
Howard and Jolene tying the knot
What a wonderful moment
Snapping a portrait of the bride
Howard just flows with the background here
I love when the bride and groom spend some alone time; it’s a great time for me to grab some natural images.
The ladies can’t wait to get the party started.
Back to the Athenaeum for the reception.
Howard and Jolene should seriously be on Dancing with the Stars; they danced the night away in style!
Jolene styling!
On One Evening,
for One Hour,
people around the world will turn off their lights and turn their attention to energy use and its impact on the environment.
The City of Pasadena will join the world community in this hour of reflection.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
8 p.m. - 9 p.m.
is
Lights Out * Walk About
Pasadena
(in support of Earth Hour 2008)
* What the CITY will do
Lights Out * Walk About Pasadena is our city’s unique take on Earth Hour 2008, a global campaign to turn lights off from 8 - 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008 and raise awareness about the impact of energy use.
It’s our way of making the connection between conservation and community.
The dome and façade lights at City Hall will go dark for an hour at 8 p.m. on March 29th, signaling to all that energy conservation and a sustainable environment make for a better, stronger community.
The City will also host several no/low light events that many Pasadenans can walk to in under 20 minutes. Whatever your plans may be that evening, the City encourages you to try walking to your destination. It’s an easy and healthy way to connect with your environment and your neighbors.
* What YOU can do
You can be a part of Lights Out * Walk About Pasadena by turning off all non-essential lighting and electronics at your home or business and by making your evening car-free. (Walking is an especially good use of our energy!) Go a step further by taking these actions:
Pledge Your Participation
Walk to a City Event * Create Your Own Event
Tell a Friend * Switch to CFLs
Conserve Energy Every Hour, Every Day
* Get INSPIRED
Take a cue from Pasadena businesses and community members who are finding unique ways to participate in Lights Out * Walk About Pasadena. Read more…
* Be SAFE
The City advises against turning off any lights or devices that are essential to your health and safety or required in case of an emergency.
NEVER leave a burning candle or fire of any kind unattended.
If you leave your property, turn on an LED or other no-/low-energy lighting device for security purposes.
Always use pedestrian crosswalks when crossing the street.
Wear bright and/or reflective clothing when out walking at night.
Tour Cultural Hot Spots During ArtNight Pasadena
Park just once, leave your wallet in your pocket and step into a world of intrigue during the 19th semi-annual ArtNight Pasadena on Friday, March 14, from 6 to 10 p.m.
More than a dozen of Pasadena’s finest institutions will offer free admission to residents and visitors. Participants include Armory Center for the Arts, Art Center College of Design Hillside Campus, Boston Court Performing Arts Center, Norton Simon Museum of Art, One Colorado, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena City College Art Gallery, Pasadena Jazz Institute, Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena Museum of History, Pasadena Central Library, Pasadena Symphony at the Civic Auditorium and Shumei Arts Council.
Free shuttles will take you door-to-door to any or all participating venues. ArtNight Pasadena veterans are accustomed to taking the Metro Gold Line to the Memorial Park Station and beginning at Armory Center for the Arts around the corner, then walking, biking or hopping on a shuttle to each destination, stopping at Pasadena shops and restaurants in between.
One of three big events planned for Pasadena ArtWeekend March 14 to 16, ArtNight Pasadena is a partnership of Pasadena’s cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the Planning and Development Department. For complete details, visit www.artnightpasadena.org or call 744-7887. For information on accessibility or to request materials in alternative formats, call 744-7249.
It was about 10:42pm, Lorelie and I had just got back from hanging in the relaxing outdoor Jacuzzi, when I had a craving for something tasty. I headed over to the Local Pasadena Pinkberry and picked up a treat for Lorelie and I. It was delicious to the taste and is very desirous.
Can you guess what toppings I chose?
After my shoot at Haute C Boutique, I walked over to the Pasadena City Hall to do some night photography. This year there will be plenty of weddings taking place at the City Hall, so I thought that I would go and find all the best places to take the pictures at. Luckily, I found tons of places (see the pictures below for a few samples) and I am really looking forward to shooting the wedding photos there.
The Front of City Hall
The Union side of Pasadena City Hall
The backside of Pasadena City Hall
The Hallways
Got some hot news about Haute C Boutique (check out the photos below). If you didn’t read the previous post regarding this trendy boutique, then click here. On Saturday, I visited Michelle at Haute C Boutique here in Old Town Pasadena. If you haven’t had the opportunity to visit Haute C, here’s a sneak peak!
When you do make it out to the shop, make sure you to congratulate Michelle on her engagement; she’ll be getting married in May at the very hip Pasadena Museum of Contemporary Art
18 E. Holly Pasadena, Ca
Giving in to the Old Town treatment!
Open for Business!
Color!
A very sweet pair!
These dressing rooms are simply stylin’!
I got to kick off my first engagement session of the year with Richard and Sarah. They are a darling couple and are high school sweethearts. We started off in Old Town Pasadena and simply made our way around town. I’m excited to shoot their fabulous wedding this July. Here are a few of the pics we took.
Christy Thurston-President and Owner of Mirabella Cosmetics
I had the opportunity to meet Christy Thurston on a plane ride to Salt Lake City, Utah in December. We had a nice chat about design, style, art, and creativity. We’ve kept in touch and have several projects that will commence when she comes to visit her Southern California headquarters in the next few weeks.
Christy has some amazing bridal make up tips that will make you shine on your big day. Christy has been gracious enough to let me post some of her tips on my blog to help all of you look your best.
How can I do bridal make-up that’s special and not overdone?
Christy Thurston, president and owner of Mirabella Beauty Products, believes the most important thing is to match the make-up to the setting.
“Morning make-up is different than late afternoon or evening make-up,” she says. “Make-up for an outdoor wedding is different from the look for an indoor wedding.”
A morning event calls for the most natural make-up. Use light foundation and powder, soft pretty shimmers and subtle mattes. Avoid bold lip shades and anything with a full sheen.
Thurston also warns, “Make sure foundations do not have a high SPF content because that will reflect light instead of absorbing it. In photographs, high SPF foundations result in a white face that almost looks like a mask.
Mid-day make-up must be perfectly blended and as close to the natural skin tone as possible, because as the sun intensifies lines, imperfections and heavy-handed application become more visible.
While late afternoon/evening is the best time for photos, this may be when a photographer begins to use a flash, so you may want to start contouring the face with bronzers and incorporating richer tones for lips and cheeks.
Make-up can be more defined and intense, even including shimmers and false lashes, for evening weddings.
“Check your bride in the lighting that she will be in to make sure the intensity is appropriate,” advises Thurston. “Also be sure to adjust the intensity so that your bride does not look flat with flash photography.”