Danny and Melissa | Engagement

These two are tying the knot in a week! I was able to meet with Danny and Melissa for a little bit last weekend to talk, check out the venue, and get comfortable with them. They're having a small outdoor wedding out on Olympia's waterfront and I couldn't be more excited to photograph their special day. While we talked, I was able to capture a few fun frames of these two lovebirds. Can't wait for next weekend!

Ninh and Rosemarie | Engagement

Ninhzie is what their closest friends refer to them as. They're two silly kids. I met Ninh almost five years ago and have known Rosie for about a year and a half now. Both Ninh and Rosie were in the wedding party of this wedding I helped photograph (if you've been following my blog for that long). I was able to become really good friends with them when I accompanied them on a short missions trip back during the time I was still living in California. Since then, I've visited on several occasions (including these past few days) and each time, I've been blessed by the friendship of these two.

The weather was perfect for this shoot. I did, however, totally forget that it gets darker here in SoCal than it does in Washington during the summer. That was kind of a bummer (rhyme not intended), but nonetheless, we got some fun frames! :)

Hai and Kieu | Engagement

I've known Hai from my home church ever since I can remember. I also remember thinking to myself, "I wonder when he'll get married?" So you can say that I was really excited when his fiancee, Kieu, called and asked me to photograph their wedding. It's about darn time! These two were up for anything I asked them to do which was awesome. The allergies started hitting me pretty hard when we went into the grass, but it was soo worth it. I just realized that Hai and Kieu together almost looks like the word haiku. That was random haha! Anyway, thanks for spending Sunday afternoon with me! Can't wait for your August wedding :)

Christine and Matt | Engagement

Let me just tell you what was going on in my mind the whole morning/early afternoon before I met up with Christine and Matt. I woke up and it was raining and I prayed silently to myself that it would clear up before our session. Thirty minutes later, the sun was shining and I thought, 'Yes!' Another hour or so passed, I looked out my window and the clouds were once again covering the skies. At this point, I still had hope that it would be okay. This happened on and off until 2 and even during our shoot, it was raining on and off. I know I always bother you with my weather stories and it's always the same thing, but I just want to prove to all of you that if you're game, I am totally game!

Christine and Matt are definitely the type of couple who love to goof off and totally easy- going. I was really nervous for this session because it had been awhile since I've photographed a couple, but can I just say that these two have definitely inspired me and pumped me up for more. Each time I photograph a new couple, I just want to photograph more! So if you know of any couples out there who want portraits taken, refer them to me! Pretty please?

These two are making things official this upcoming September and I can't wait to join their family and friends to document their special day. I went to elementary school with Christine's younger brother, graduated with him, and have known their family ever since my high school days so it's going to be such a fun and love-filled day. I know it :)

I love this.

Haha they were totally sports! Thank you :)

Their normal routine on Sunday mornings...

Don't worry, the street was closed off ;)

Trinh + Hieu | Day After Pt. 3

I haven't had any recent portrait sessions to share but I haven't blogged these ones yet. However, I have posted a video of some of these images on my Youtube account. I had a lot of fun with these two and the other night, I actually went to see the Book of Eli with my brother and Chu Hieu. If you remember, their wedding was back in September, but I had two portrait sessions with them in August, linked back here and here.

Enjoy these because I sure do!