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It sure has been a while since I have posted my last adventure as a wedding photographer. I apologize for the delays, but I will make it up with some pretty pictures! As for my first post, this wedding took place during the end of December of last year. Yes, I have not blogged any weddings for that long. Of course my couples all received their wedding albums, so do not worry! I just prefer to take my time writing something thoughtful about each event. =)

It was a beautiful winter day when Aileen and Gregory finally tied the knot at Huntington Hyatt. Danny and I started our day with Aileen’s bridal preparations. During our stay in her suite, she provided everyone with music by singing at the top of her lungs. For those who have not read the blog about their engagement session, Aileen will sing lively chords whenever she is excited and happy. Anyway, without further ado, I present to you my singing bride and groom!

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa
21500 Pacific Coast Highway
Huntington Beach, California, USA 9264

Brides always and should get extra perks for their weddings. In this case, Aileen got a classy Rolls Royce with a chauffeur. Poor Gregory had to drive himself. Who said that chivalry is dead? I beg to differ. ^_^

It is always a touching moment of the wedding ceremony when a mom escorts her daughter down the aisle.

Fortunately, the weather was to our favor, especially during the winter. Throughout the wedding ceremony, the sun and ocean provided a warm breeze for all the wedding guests.

…I still wonder what people do with that jar of sand after the wedding. =P

At last, the kiss that sealed the deal!

During cocktail hour, Aileen and Gregory let their guests mingle while we went off to take some portraits. As you can tell from the next photograph, they were faster runners than Danny and me.

Check out that wedding cake! This cake matched the theme and season perfectly. This beautiful cake was not only for aesthetics…it was so delicious! Gregory knew that I love wedding cakes, so he let me have the first choice of slices. The top tier was carrot cake, middle was red velvet, and the base was chocolate.

After the formalities were out of the way, Aileen threw on the red chucks to get the party started!

One group shot of everyone…

…and one awesome group shot of the vendors!

Thank you Aileen and Gregory for the wonderful memories. Aileen, sing to your heart’s content forever!

Cheers,

Doug – Contact Me!
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Whenever I think about road trips, I reminisce about the road trip of 2004. I drove from Atlantic City, NJ to Los Angles, CA in 42 hours. Throughout our quick tour across the nation, we battled the following elements: hurricane (Ohio), tornado (Texas), thunder storm (Texas), and a flash flood (Arizona). We flew across America mainly to be on time for our first day of college! Yes, I take education very seriously. As for this time, my road trip had a different form of excitement. Danny and I took a trip up California to photograph Rennie and Adam’s wedding at Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur.

Rennie and Adam hosted a very intimate Jewish wedding in a forest, which also had a spectacular view that overlooked the cliffs and to the calm Pacific Ocean. The wedding was filled with life and music. A couple close friends dedicated their songs to the happy couple during the ceremony. Despite all the thorns that got stuck in my legs when we trekked through the forest, the pleasure to photograph this wedding was worth the pain.

Post Ranch Inn
47900 Highway 1
Big Sur, CA 93920
(831) 667-2200
www.postranchinn.com

One of Adam’s groomsmen serenaded the boys while they suited up.

…this is when I got pricked by the thorns.

MOZOLTOV!!!

Thank you Rennie and Adam for the fond memories of your special day!

Ciao,

Doug – Contact Me!
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Hello everyone,

Tiffany and Ly’s trash the dress session took place at Tulum (Cancun, Mexico)! We found out that we needed permits to photograph in the Mayan Ruins of Tulum, of which we did not prepare for, so we took a stroll to a local beach. We did not know that our trek to the next beach would take 45 minutes, but it turned out for the better.

When we got to the beach, we rented a couple boats and sped across the ocean to the Mayan Ruins of Tulum. Although we could not go on shore, we took some amazing photographs with the ruins in the background!

This photograph reminded me of the Dos Equis’ Most Interesting Man in the World. “I do not usually drink beer, but when I do, I prefer a Dos Equis. Stay thirsty my friends.”

Check out Cancun’s blue water! The water did not even look real!

This is by far my favorite photograph. This image is simple, yet so elegant. Courtesy of Lawrence =)

During our trash the dress photo shoot, we encountered a group of tourists who thought Tiffany and Ly were actual models. Instead of having the tourists stand on the sidelines, we invited them to take part in this next photograph!

Of course, we had to dip our feet in the water. The water was SO warm!

I hope you all enjoyed Tiffany and Ly’s trash the dress session!

Stay thirsty,

Doug – Contact Me!

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Attention ladies and gentlemen (drum rolls),

It is my absolute pleasure to finally announce that Tiffany and Ly has finally tied the knot. And out of all places, these New Yorkers picked my favorite location – CANCUN, Mexico! For those who do not know who these two are, they are my favorite couple from New York. The links below are their engagement photographs during my stay in Manhattan, New York:

SOHO, Manhattan
Meat Packing District

Their wedding was hosted at Casa Magna Marriott in Cancun. That hotel was immaculate and the food / service were to stellar! Tiffany and Ly had an outside wedding along the beach overlooking the turquoise ocean. Check it out!

Casa Magna Marriott
Cancun, Mexico
Boulevard Kukulcan, Retorno Chac L-41, Zona Hotelera
Cancun, Quintana Roo 77500 Mexico
Phone: 52 998 881 2000
Fax: 52 998 881 2085

The following is a same day edit fusion video that the The Bui Brothers helped film and put together for the reception.

Tiffany’s balcony view of Cancun!

Tiffany’s beautiful wedding dress and accessories =)

The ladies had a few minutes to photograph a sassy group wedding photograph down in the lobby at Marriott

Now that’s style. Dolce and Gabbana shoes and Louis Vuitton belt!!!

This was my favorite wedding photo of the day! It is always a touching part of the wedding when a parent walks their daughter down the aisle.

Ahhhh, the first kiss as husband and wife! I always love this part in weddings!

I utilized the extremely windy day for this really cool solo wedding photo of Tiffany =P

When the sun was setting, it lent its beautiful golden light into the lobby for this picture!

Classy piano for a classy timeless image.

Congratulations Tiffany and Ly! I will post Tiffany and Ly’s Trash the Dress session in Tulum soon!

Stay tuned,

Doug – Contact Me!

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Hola!

Cancun is such a wonderful place to get married! During Spring, Cancun offers a breezy 80 degree weather with low humidity. The best part of Cancun is the unbelievably turquoise ocean that looks like a huge jello bowl!

Colleen and Hector chose their wedding to be hosted at Isla Mujeres – a beautiful island off the coast of Cancun. It was a small and intimate wedding. The location (Vista de la Luz at Isla de la Mujeres) Colleen and Hector selected offered such a spectacular view that I do not even know how to describe it.

Location:
Vista de la Luz – Casa O’s
Isla Mujeres

Is that a view or what?! Colleen and Hector conducted their wedding ceremony on one of those piers alongside the coastline!

I thought it was suitable to use a present box for my wedding ring shot. =)

I am always a sucker for red wedding shoes!

Ahhhh, the curlers. Getting ready for a wedding is serious business!

Here comes the bride! The pier was just large enough to fit all the wedding attendants…at least everyone got VIP seats. =P

After the wedding ceremony, a mariachi band serenaded Colleen and Hector while they walked back indoors for refreshments.

While the rest of the wedding party enjoyed cocktail hour, the couple snuck out for some sweet wedding pictures together!

These two really knew how to impress! Vista de la Luz of Isla Mujeres was a nice choice. Thank you for all the fond memories. I am grateful to have been your wedding photographer! The very next day, we photographed another wedding – Tiffany and Ly – at Cancun Casa Magna Marriott.

Best wishes,

Doug – Contact Me!

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