ENGAGED: PEDRO + MIRIAM

Last week, I had the pleasure to go out and take engagement photos for such a wonderful couple. They're from The Woodlands, like me. We actually live pretty close to each other. When we discussed where to go for the e-session, it almost came as a "non-surprise" that The Waterway would be a perfect location. They love this place. The atmosphere, the food, the entertainment. And so do I! It's great to work with a couple who frequent the same place as you whenever you want to relax. It made the whole session that much more enjoyable! Miriam and Pedro are getting married at The Waterway Marriott Hotel and I am honored to be their chosen photographer.

Congratulations on your engagement guys! See you soon!

MARRIED: JATTAN + ROBERT

Only close family and friends were around in the quaint wedding in the Richmond area, but the celebration was big! I especially loved the part when everyone started dancing and everybody knew how to dance it! I had so much fun photographing Robert and Jattan's wedding!

MARRIED: DANIEL + KATIE

One of the greatest rewards of shooting weddings is the cascade of human emotion I get to see through my camera's viewfinder. I know it's rather cheesy, but it's true. It's quite a challenge to focus on your task as both a journalist and an artist when all you see are glossy eyes and tightened lips. Clearly, someone is about to cry. The next thing I know, I feel a lump in my throat.

Daniel and Katie's wedding was one such event. It was full of raw emotion. No one held back. It was a genuine "happiest moment of my life" moment for the bride. I could not be more pleased with the photos I came up with, as they truly tell a story. This is why I photograph weddings.

MARRIED: KATIE + JOHN

As a continuation of shooting with Sam from StudioZaza, I joined him as the lovely couple John and Katie celebrated their big day. A vietnamese wedding is full of energy. Family from all over show up to support the bride and groom as they wish them good fortune and bless them with a lifetime of love and joy.

The celebration starts early in the bride's home as the groom arrives to join a tea ceremony with their parents and the rest of the family. They also present themselves and pray to their ancestral altar. After this, they proceed to the groom's house and carry out a similar tea ceremony. At this time, lunch is served and everybody gets excited as the church ceremony follows soon after. It was good to eat a little food, as I realized that a long but very exciting day was ahead of me.

ENGAGED: KATIE + JOHN

Yet another exciting couple getting ready to tie the knot! Boy was it HOT that day but this pair didn't let the Texas heat melt down such an exciting time of their lives. We hit a few spots and actually did some bride and groom shots as well! However, I can't post those pictures until after their wedding which is in two weeks. I can't wait!

MARRIED: NESTOR + PRESHIA

It was of great pleasure to work with Sam from StudioZaza. The couple had requested some last minute additions which needed some extra hands, so Sam called me up. When I arrived at Chateau Crystale for the wedding and reception, I knew that it was gonna be a beautiful wedding. The atmosphere was festive and the people were very lively. So much love and joy could be felt from everybody in the room. What a great night!

ENGAGED: STEPHANIE + JARRETT

I got the opportunity to do an e-session of this lovely couple from Chicago. It is such a beautiful city and we had a lot of fun working on some unusual locations that are very characteristic of a city which boomed during the industrial revolution.

We started on one of Chicago's beaches along the shores of Lake Michigan which is the first shot here. There were sand dunes right by this huge surf shack type restaurant that was shaped like a boat. Amidst the hundreds of bikers, beach volleyball players, sunbathers, frisbees and some fitness buffs jogging down Lake Shore Drive, we snapped a few shots and quickly realized how hot the sand was! We were out of there in 5 minutes ,but not without getting awesome shots!

I also told Jarrett and Stephanie how I loved the old industrial feel in certain areas of the city - and they're not hard to find. Within minutes of driving around I spotted a lot under the L Train. It was just asking for a photo shoot! It was nice and under the shade so we got a good amount of shots there.

Our last location was a storage facility out of a very old building. I was there just a day ago with my brother, who also lives in this city, as he dropped off some stuff from his apartment. Anticipating the engagement shoot the next day, I immediately decided it was a location we had to do. The old iron cage elevator was perfect.

Jarrett and Stephanie, thank you for such a wonderful time in the windy city!

MARRIED: JAN + DAVID

Here's a small intimate wedding I photographed for my good friend, David. The whole thing was small, and short, and attended by only the closest friends and family. It was a lot of fun and most of all, it was genuine.