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Hello all,

Long Beach is a real gem when it comes to photographing weddings and engagement sessions! This engagement couple, Mercy and Jaime, took me around to a number of locations in Long Beach where I never knew existed. We started off their engagement photo session at their garden where they harvest their own vegetables. Their garden consists of squash, artichoke, and a lot of sunflowers. I just had to include a few of those sunflowers in our series of engagement photos. Check them out!

Jaime told me that sunflowers are one of the easiest plants to grow. Just buy a bag of sunflower seeds and toss them on the ground and they are usually self-sufficient. =)

We tried to mimic Grant Wood’s American Gothic painting in this next engagement photograph. Mercy and Jaime were not grumpy enough!

Outside their garden was a grove of trees that sprout purple flowers. I want one of these trees at my house!

After the gardens, we drove to Downtown Long Beach for some urban pictures!

I stood on the train tracks for this following image. Thankfully, no trains operated at that time.

We concluded our engagement session at a docking yard between Long Beach and San Pedro.

Thank you Mercy and Jaime for the personal tour around Long Beach. The couple will be wedded in Argentina this November!

Over and out,

Doug- Contact Me!

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Hello!

I love San Francisco! This engagement photography session was extra special to us because Barbara and Aaron are not only photography colleagues, but really good friends. We also had two special guests come along with us to this engagement photo session. One is Gene Higa, one of the top ten wedding photographers in the world, and the other is Ann Hamilton, also another top ten wedding photographer in the world. They graced us with their presence and showed us around San Francisco! Even though this was supposed to be an engagement photo session, there were a few pictures of us all horsing around. C’mon, I flew to San Francisco to not only photograph an engagement session, but to relax! Anyway, enjoy our adventure!

Aaron tricked me during their engagement photo session. He told me if ten people turned those keys simultaneously, the building would move…I actually tried turning it. O_o

We integrated a couple ladders for the next engagement pictures. The results were pretty sweet!

My favorite engagement photo of the day =) courtesy of Lawrence.

I love putting my subjects in awkward positions! Anything to get the shot, right?

Now that’s some serious air!

I didn’t do it…but he did. Nice candid shot of Gene Higa. =)

“No autographs. We’re celebrities and all, but seriously please…”

Throughout the engagement session, we took a bunch of these goofy shots. Engagement pictures like these are priceless! You look a bit “tied” up there, Gene. Get it?…Nevermind. Be nice, Ann!

Furious Photographers…do not always need to look furious. =P

Now that is furious! During our trolley ride to Fisherman’s Wharf, we saw this photo session on top of someone’s roof! Does anyone have a spare roof for us to take pictures?

We made a pit stop at The Buena Vista. Their Irish Coffee was amazing!!!

Cheers! To the good times and to the bad times. Let these memories help us grow.

Thank you Lawrence and Gene for the assistance =)

…what were you scheming?

We had the opportunity to take these engagement pictures in a vintage bus before the bus driver had to start her shift!

Gene Higa is actually Super Man!

The last two images were courtesy of the talented Ann Hamilton.

Barbara and Aaron were extremely wonderful throughout their engagement session! I barely even needed to instruct them. Thank you Gene and Ann for giving us an amazing tour around San Francisco and giving us some tips on photography. I cannot wait to visit San Francisco again!

Peace,

Doug – Contact Me!

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Hello everyone,

I had some spare time after Arla and Chris’ wedding in San Jose to visit a couple friends who live in the area. I met Ariane and Sam in New York when they were still attending NYU (New York University). San Jose is such a drastic change from a New York lifestyle, but San Jose does have some perks. The open road and fresh air can make living in San Jose quite enjoyable. San Francisco and Napa Valley are a few of San Jose’s neighboring hot spots to visit too. Enough about me going on about the city, I now present my extremely short day with Ariane and Sam…I had to catch a plane back home to LA so our adventure had to be postponed until next time. =(

This was an odd way of starting off our day, but it works!

We cruised up to a few vineyards deep in the mountains…I think Sam just wanted to show off his new convertible BMW. We made a pit stop at Byington Vineyard and Winery to sample some wine and took a few photographs along the way. =P

Sam goofing off as always!

We flew down the mountain with the roof to enjoy the fresh air. I took a sweet shot of Ariane and her crazy hair!

…the aftermath of driving in a convertible. =(

I told you that my day was short! I already miss those two.

Best,

Doug – Contact Me!

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Welcome viewers,

It was such a beautiful day to photograph Jennifer and Thanh’s engagement photo session at The Grove in Los Angeles. The Grove is a sentimental place to them because this is where Thanh proposed to Jennifer! Enjoy!

We ran into a few Abercrombie an Fitch Models during our engagement session. They were nice enough to show us some of their moves!

Obsessed? O_o

I never knew there was a trolley at The Grove. The trolley was such a lifesaver. It shaded us from the hot sun and took us around!

A cute engagement photo at Anthropologie =)

After running around the fashion side of The Grove, we headed towards the Farmer’s Market. Whoever have not heard of this crepe store, you are SO missing out!

…we got crepes there after our engagement photo session ended. =P

Field of mangoes and apples!

The Apple Store was generous enough to allow us to utilize their glass staircase for this last engagement picture of the day!

Thank you Jennifer and Thanh for the fun engagement photo session at The Grove. I look forward to your wedding at The Arboretum in Arcadia!

Outties,

Doug – Contact Me!

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All aboard!

For those who are interested in historical landmarks in Los Angeles, our union station is the perfect place to visit.  Los Angeles Union Station was built in 1939 as a hub for people to travel all over California by railroad and it still serves that purpose today. Although Los Angeles Union Station underwent many upgrades, the amazing architecture and designs inside this station still remain untouched. Sudhir and Kim chose Los Angeles Union Station for their engagement photo session for this reason. Enjoy!

Behind them is an enormous hall where ticket operators used to work, but it now serves as a grand ballroom for weddings and events! For those who want something different for their wedding, I would recommend this venue without reserve. For a better view of the ballroom, check out this link: Union Station.

After Los Angeles Union Station, we strolled across the street to the rooftop of their apartment to photograph this image with Downtown Los Angeles in the background!

Of course we need some greens in their engagement session =)

My favorite shot of the day!

Sudhir and Kim will be having a summer wedding at Cerritos Public Library!

Ciao,

Doug – Contact Me!
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