On a warm Sunday afternoon, We met Linda and David at the Slanted door in San Francisco. Linda and I had been e-mailing for few months now.  Instantly, we became facebook friends but we had never met before. We thought it would be nice to get to know each other in person before the engagement session so we decided to meet for lunch. Linda and David had been close friends for 5 years before they recently got engaged. Maybe it was because their relationship grew out of a friendship, David was always so very attentive to Linda and Linda was also very sweet with him. I loved the way Linda called David, “Babe” not “Baby”- (Hope it was okay to reveal that Linda) They were a little camera shy in the beginning but they got over that half way through our shoot. David surprised me with some hidden GQ poses at the end of our session.  Linda was so patient with the cold breeze that bothered us a little at the end of the session.  It was hot and long day in San Francisco but we still liked each other at the end of the shoot so we went to dinner together in Oakland where we had Kalbi and soju!  What a perfect way to end the evening. I am starting this preview with our last image because I just love everything about this picture.  Linda and David, Can’t wait to photograph your wedding in August!  Enjoy this preview.

At Baker beach where we caught one of the most amazing moments in San Francisco. The fog was rolling in right before sunset.

One of our first shots of the day. David was uncomfortable in front of my camera at first but he was very witty.

Can’t forget the ring shot!  Ladies, can we say that David did well?

Their moment before I began directing the shots.  I don’t really like to direct my subjects too much because I really love capturing them as they are.

We were so lucky to find this cute store called “Cheen-goo” . It means “friends” in Korean.  That’s who they were before they got engaged.

Linda is so beautiful inside and out.

The warm flare…You guys, please remember these warm and fuzzy moments always.

So in love…

I told Linda I loved the way she laughed. Her laughter was addictive!

Here, David was slowly getting use to me making bad jokes.

Perhaps it was their love that made this scene so beautiful

They are so HAPPY that they found each other!  

But to be honest, they were just so happy to be done with their engagement session because we were all really hungry.

In short, Jennifer and Jason’s wedding was hot and steamy. I don’t know if these two would have had it any differently.  It seems like their friends and family were more thrilled when Jennifer and Jason decided to tied the knot after 11 years of being together.  The wedding took place at their beautiful home in Roseville, CA . Everyone helped regardless of above 100F weather last Saturday. It was really hot afternoon and wedding ran about hour and half late, but I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. It was so much fun hanging out with the cowboys and the sweet ladies.  I am so sorry guys that I couldn’t sit and drink with you all, but you will see why I couldn’t work under the influence of  “the cold one”. I had only 20 minnutes with the bride and groom. Here are few preview images that I promised. There are many other fun photos but you will have to wait for those. Thank you for making Andy and I feel so welcomed. Jennifer and Jason, I wish you many more years of happiness and health. Cheers!

My favorite of the day!

Now, those of you -especially the photographers who care how I created this shot? There was no videographer or the video light.  And there was no ambient right what so ever. I was deligent about setting my portable lights up this time.  The result is facinating.  I think I am going to have to do this more often. And I must thank the ladies who blew those bubbles for me.

I told you it was hot and steamy!

Here comes  my first post of the year! Why does Tiffany + Chris get priority? Because Tiffany is my new best friend.  I will tell you how Tiffany and I met on a follow-up post because it is a long and amazing story. Tiffany and Chris were married in Christian Agape Circle in Gardena, CA  last Saturday. Their wedding was flawless with the help of the amazing staff at Christian Agape Circle and their talented friends.  I would say it was like having 10 wedding coordinators.  A Winner of Fox Channel 11, The Chef,  Emma Tate from Culinary Delight  prepared delicious refreshments for the beautiful reception on site.  I will share more of the wedding details on my next post.  Here are few teaser images that I promised Tiffany.  Tiffany and Chris, your wedding day was filled with so much love and blessings, I pray that this is just begining of your awesome life together.  Thank you for allowing me to be part of such a lovely union.  Enjoy this preview and have a wonderful time in Hawaii!

Tiffany was glowing

This kind of moments, I love to capture the most.

So cute together

Tiffany was dancing for Chris

God always gives me this "moment of glory "even in worst weather!