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!