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Since my engagement session with Sandra & Holger , there have been quite a handful of couples who inquired for “themed” engagement photos. Out of all the themes, vintage fighter jets ranks as one of the most popular category; I do not blame them at all. For this engagement session, Troy flies a F-18 Super Hornet as a profession, so he was able to fit right in! Flying a fighter jet that can easily break the sound barrier and dodge bullets is a little too much for my stomach to handle. It is a crazy job, but I commend Troy for his patriotism.

Unfortunately, we did not have access to a F-18 Super Hornet for the photo shoot, but the Air Museum in Palm Springs was more than happy to welcome us to use their beautiful planes. The museum hosts a rare collection of planes dated back from WWl to now. Of all the planes, the blue Corsair and Stearman PT-17 were my favorite!

Palm Springs Air Museum
745 North Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, California 92262
760-778-6262

F4U Corsair

Stearman PT-17

F4F Wildcat

B-17 Flying Fortress

We were allowed to walk inside the B-17 Flying Fortress to see all the compartments where the fighters once sat and fought.

After we had our fill with fighter planes, we drove around Palms Springs to a very classy resort to conclude our engagement session.

Riviera Resort & Spa
1600 N. Indian Canyon Dr.
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Phone: 760-327-8311
Fax: 760-778-6650

…Troy cleaned up quite well after jumping out of his uniform. ^_^

Good dog!

I hope you all enjoyed Andrea and Troy’s engagement photos! Danny and I will be flying out to Lake Tahoe to photograph their wedding this weekend (July 3rd). I will keep you posted on our crazy destination weddings!

Over and out,

Doug – Contact Me!

P.S. – For the boys who wonder where Troy got his outfit – Sorry boys, you have to be a U.S. fighter pilot to get one of those snazzy suits.

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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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This wedding has to be one of the most interesting adventures for me this year! I got a phone call from Jenn to fly to Milwaukee, WI to photograph her summer wedding. Of all the places, I would have never thought of photographing a wedding in that state. After Jenn gave me her itinerary, Vu Bui ( The Bui Brothers) and I packed our bags and flew across the country! After our arrival in Wisconsin, everything else afterward was one hell of a ride. Check it out!

Boerner Botanical Gardens
9400 Boerner Dr
Hales Corners, WI 53130
414-525-5650

Since their wedding was at a botanical garden, we tried to photograph these details to match the environment.

Boys will be boys ^_^

I suppose this a good way of getting the party started.

…the anticipation.

Lookin’ good ladies!

Sorry boys, the gals got you all beat in the previous picture.

Of course, more alcohol!

Lighting some cigars is a good way of mellowing out towards the end of the night filled with laughter and festivities.

For the grand finale, the best photo to top off my trip in Wisconsin:

For those who do not know who the person in the picture is, he is Jonathan Davis – the lead singer from Korn! The band was gracious enough to let us watch them practice before their show at The Eagles Room in Milwaukee. Thank you Jenn and David for such an awesome wedding. Thank you also for the tour around Milwaukee and all its history and culture. This wedding will definitely be one of my favorite of all time!

Rock on!

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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