A week ago my cousin have asked me to photograph him and his girlfriend for winter formal. As i look back, i wish i had a photographer to take my moments with my fellow partner. Although, i would have never thought of hiring a photographer during high school, however, i’m glad that i was able to capture the love between my cousin and his girlfriend. 

We started out having Angelica Datuin, who is a very talented young lady that did Annie’s make-up and hair styling. For more information on Angelica’s pricing, please contact me via email. Thanks Angelica, you did an awesome job! 

These images where taken in my hometown called Yorba Linda, Ca. I drove round and round finding the best place that will fit the mood between these couples. Repetitive fire of my camera as my cousin makes the best out of his day with his girlfriend brought the joy and love in their images. This is for you Thomas, i hope you and Annie enjoy it!

Photography have been such as inspirational passion of mine. It started as a hobby to something i could build a career for my life. Taking into consideration, I would not have done it without my friends who shared their skills and criticisms to get where i am today. I want to thank everyone who have been supportive in my work every step of the way. It means a lot to me.

One of my good friends that continues to bring inspirational enlightenment within the field of wedding photography is Henry Chen. He have such great passion in his work and how he embeds his personality in each image he takes. 

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to take a portrait session of Henry in Long Beach, Ca with Michelle and Angelica Dautin. It was fun in a way that he had to act like one of my clients other than a photographer. Isn’t that right Henry? He was pretty easy going and not quite that stiff for a photographer that never have modeling experience. Good Job!!! 

Where should i start? I was cold, sick, and outrageously shivering as Natalie, Lauren, and I did a photoshoot last night in Seal Beach. It was quite the adventure testing out our lighting skills. My hands were able to manage the cold  while clicking the camera in 47 degree forecast. Yiikes, i had never experienced such awkward weather conditions in California. Please WARM IT CALI!!!

It has been about 3 months since i’ve shot Matt and Kristine’s wedding along with Natalie Williams. The experience of being involved as a wedding photographer was quite the adventure since it was one of my first weddings that took place in Crescent Bay, Laguna Beach. As i recall, the weather was perfect and the entire wedding was well planned. I enjoyed the ceremony and had the most amazing experience. Thanks Matt and Kristine for allowing me to assist you on your day! This goes out to 2008 Weddings! 

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Hello everyone, i want to welcome you to my newly designed blog. I will be updating everyone on my day to day life, as well as, my photography work. I’m so excited for what 2009 have to bring for me and you. This year may seem busy and yet overwhelming for some, but we’ll all get our task done eventually.

Before i end this blog post, i want to thank Lawrence for helping me design a perfect template that fits my needs. I wouldn’t have succeeded in coding if it wasn’t for his mastermind on CSS and etc. Thanks once again TOFURIOUS! You guys ROCK! By the way, Happy Chinese New Years for those that celebrate this day! 

Let’s Celebrate 2009 and the creation of my new blog! 

About two days ago, i’ve been thinking of finding what draws my attention when looking at my images. Just in a matter of moments many have told me that fashion and art has been embedded within my work. By taking a few steps back on a third person point of view, i find that my images does display quite a urban look to it. No doubt, photography itself is an art. But it depends on the setting of your images and making the subject(s) blend within the background. 

Yesterday, i spent MLK in Costa Mesa along with a couple of friends just doing a photoshoot on Alyssa. I met Alyssa through Angelica, who i have done a photoshoot on about two weeks ago. By getting to know Alyssa over the past two days, i felt an indie and artistic edge in photos will suit her personality. Take this time just to explore and feel free to leave a comment or two. 

I thought it will be interesting in how much i improved over the year to look back on the weddings that i have second shot in 2008 for Natalie Williams. It has been about 4 months since i took these images from Michele and Ted’s wedding. This wedding was held at a Japanese Garden at Cal State Long Beach. The weather was awesome and nature was blooming the entire garden.  Thanks Michele and Ted for allowing me to be involve on your day!

About a few months ago a friend asked me to do a photoshoot of his band called Mizterio. If you guys want to hear rockin latin music; Mizterio is a band you should listen to. The percussion of the instruments playing to my ears just makes me want to dance. Wear those dancing shoes girls and guys; it’s time to put it to use and start moving those hips. 

The crew and i started our day in Los Angeles driving to random places the catches our eyes for a punk/rock type of feel for the images. I landed in this special place that brings back a lot of memories where i use to go shopping with my pals. hahahaha Not the materialistic person anymore…. But overall it was a fun day in LA and just exploring places that i would never thought of shooting at. I hope you guys enjoy the pictures of Mizterio. It has been a pleasure working with them. 

Here is Eli. The friend that asked me to do this shoot for him. In favor, his picture is blown up!!!

Do you follow your dreams? Is life something that you believe is beautiful? I ask these questions to myself as i live through life. Photography have brought a new perspective of capturing life with light. It gives me the chance to alter reality by putting my own personality within the pictures i take. And I do appreciate my life presently. I am grateful to meet such wonderful people who helped me through the years in pursuing my goals. 

Yesterday was quite a day just having fun taking photos of Angelica. I recently met her through my new roommate since they are cousins. I have to say;  she have a unique sense of humor that draws attention in each photo i took of her. Thanks for being patient Angelica! I hoped you enjoyed it!

In life, you never know where you will end up at in the next 10 yrs. You kept on wondering if you will ever change as a person or just remain the same. As for Bryan, things that relates to his personality and how he views the world never changes. Maturity may influence him over the years ever since i knew him. However, how he acts toward his surroundings has always been a comedy.

Tonight, i felt like exploring LA by just getting lost within the city. Bryan and I drove round and round till we found nice architectural buildings that stood out to our eyes. Adventurous is what i base my daily life on. And tonight was definitely a journey for both of us. 

To start off the story, Bryan was startled by the security guard who kicked us off private property taking snaps of the building. We took a hike to his car and vanish into thin air.

As we hide from the security guard just waiting to get a couple of more shots. 

Bryan always manage to get something out of his day? 

Doesn’t work, money just doesn’t fall out from the sky

Bummed out as he looks huh? 

Life is hard searching for money in the water. Doesn’t come that easy

His job is not cutting out for him, it’s time to leave. No ride? No Car? No Life?