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Good afternoon Los Angeles!

So my New Year’s resolution is to finally update my long overdue wedding blog entries. To kick start this good habit, I shall introduce this memorable wedding that took place at Double Tree Hotel that overlooked the waterfront in San Pedro…which was photographed almost two years ago; talk about being a bit behind. My lovely couple, Daisy and Israel, were locals here in San Pedro and wanted something convenient and intimate for all their wedding guests. Double Tree Hotel in San Pedro has a nice enclosed outdoor ceremony hall that looks over the docks, which was perfect for any wedding celebration. While the ladies dolled themselves up and enjoyed their afternoon, Geoff and I ran around with Daisy’s wedding details for some photos. Afterward, we took care of the boys and pulled out some snazzy shots of Israel’s entourage.

Once the music started and all the wedding guests were properly seated, Daisy and Israel’s wedding ceremony commenced and Israel’s reaction when Daisy walked down the aisle was priceless. As wedding photographers, I suppose this is one of the more crucial, yet rewarding segments in our profession. The series of wedding photos taken during the wedding ceremony were all so touching and of course it included a few hilarious, yet subtle, gestures from the groomsmen. I suppose boys will always be boys despite any situation and a wedding is no exception to that rule. After the wedding ceremony concluded, we ran around the docks and beach for some wedding part portraits! We tried to wrap the wedding photography session as fast as possible then our love wedding couple can mingle with all the guests that waited patiently for them during cocktail hour. Needless to say, after the grand entrance when the reception hall opened, the rest was history. Laughter, tears of joy, and great company were one of the many expressions and events that took place during that time. Sit back, relax, and enjoy Daisy and Israel’s beautiful wedding at Double Tree Hotel in San Pedro.

Double Tree Hotel
San Pedro, CA

Keepin’ it classy

Congratulations to the both of you, Daisy and Israel! It was an absolute pleasure to be your wedding photographers here in San Pedro. I wish you two the best of luck and prosperity as you start your lives together as one…I have to stop eating so many fortune cookies.

Cheers,

Doug – Contact Me!

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Hello everyone,

It is that time again when we have to remember to avoid the pesky habit of writing 2012 on all our dates. Last year has been good to Furious Photographers despite the series of roller coaster obstacles that stood before us; I would rather raise my hands high and roll with the blows. To wrap up this wedding blog entry for the year, I have decided to finally post one highlighted wedding or engagement photo from each event that was rather memorable. Although it is 2013, I am already procrastinating, but I suppose posting this blog is better late than never. Thank you all who have supported Furious Photographers and all our awesome adventures! Thank you my brides and grooms who have entrusted their wedding milestone to me and thank you to all my photographers who have dealt with my constant unorthodox demands on every photo shoot!

Self-portrait as a last photo shoot of the year during New Years eve

Calamigos Ranch Wedding Photography – Malibu, CA

Skirball Wedding Photography – Santa Monica, CA (Los Angeles County)

Cal State Long Beach Engagement Photos – Long Beach, CA

Los Angeles Engagement Photography – Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Model Head Shot Photos – Erica Rhodes

Arcadia Arboretum Engagement Photos – Los Angeles, CA

Downtown LA Engagement Photographers – Los Angeles, CA

Destination Engagement Photos – San Diego, CA

Graduation Photos USC – Los Angeles, CA

Calamigos Ranch Wedding Photographers – Malibu, CA

Santa Monica Engagement Photographers – Santa Monica, CA

UCLA Engagement Photographs – Los Angeles, CA

Hilton Plaza Wedding Photographs – Los Angeles, CA

Long Beach Wedding Photography – Los Angeles, CA

OC Wedding Photos – Orange County, CA

LA Union Station Engagement Photography – Los Angeles, CA

Pasadena Engagement Photography – Pasadena, CA (LA County)

Destination Wedding Photography – Four Seasons – Santa Barbara, CA

Destination Wedding Photographers – Four Seasons – Santa Barbara, CA

Destination Wedding Photography – Condor’s Nest – Pala, CA

Destination Wedding Photography – Condor’s Nest – Pala, CA

San Gabriel Wedding Photography – Los Angeles, CA

San Gabriel Wedding Photography – Los Angeles, CA

Family Photography – LA Union Station, CA

Arcadia Wedding Photography – Double Tree – Los Angeles, CA

Rancho Los Lomas Wedding Photography – Orange County, CA

Downtown LA Engagement Photos – Los Angeles, CA

Downtown LA Engagement Photographers – Los Angeles, CA

Downtown LA Family Photos – Los Angeles, CA

Casa Del Mar Wedding Photography – Santa Monica, CA

Casa Del Mar Wedding Photography – Santa Monica, CA

Edgy Wedding Photography – Los Angeles, CA

Chinese Wedding Photos – Los Angeles, CA

St. Regis Monarch – Orange County Wedding Photography – Dana Point, CA

I hope you all enjoyed the quick highlights of the engagement, family, and wedding photography adventures that Furious Photographers had the opportunity to photograph. We definitely finished this year with a bang and are already planning to make this year even bigger!

Cheers,

Doug – Contact Me!

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Happy Hump Day everyone,

It has been quite a heatwave here in Los Angeles and cooling down is quite a challenge. I hope everyone is either staying indoors with a ice cold drink or out lounging at the beach!

With most of my work caught up, I can finally continue on updating this wedding blog and for all those who waited patiently, I can present Tusli and Mihir’s wedding photographs from their third and final day of their huge Indian wedding bonanza here at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose! It was a cool New Year’s day (yes, lagging on this wedding post) when Tulsi and Mihir invited all their family, friends, and friends of family to Fairmont Hotel to celebrate the joining of their marriage and their families. There were so many colors from all their guests’ attire and there was even a horse that chauffeured Mihir to Fairmont Hotel to receive Tulsi! The wedding guests danced across Main Street with Mihir and let loose for the entire public to see. While the boys and the rest of the wedding party danced away to the music outside, Tulsi and her ladies calmly enjoyed their breakfast during their makeup session. Since there were so many events that took place during the wedding, Geoff and I had to split a couple times to photograph the wedding party downstairs, Tulsi and her ladies, and the family photos! There was not a moment wasted where there was something fun to photograph and enjoy. Once Tulsi and her wedding bridal party were finished, they paraded downstairs for everyone to see and for Mihir to receive her. Throughout the process, it was an extremely touching moment with so much emotions around.

The alter where the wedding ceremony commenced was eye catching in itself. Their wedding alter was beautifully decorated with flowers and vines all over. The photos below showed a few nice snap shots of their wedding details. There were multiple rituals during the wedding ceremony; each significant in their own way. After the wedding ceremony concluded, all the wedding guests made their way to cocktail hour to mingle while Geoff and I had some time to spare for a nice portrait session with just the wedding party. Despite near subzero weather, the wedding party were real troopers and powered through the cold with laughter and pure adrenaline as Geoff and I tried to make each wedding photo count as our cameras snapped away! Once the wedding party photos were finished, we concentrated some nice wedding photos of just Tulsi and Mihir. Mihir held Tulsi in so closely not only because of love, but it was SO cold!!!

Of course, with all the wedding photos wrapped up, Tulsi and Mihir rewarded themselves back at the reception hall with all their wedding guests and hors d’oeuvres while they warmed themselves up. During the reception, there were so many dance performances and skits to entertain all the wedding guests during dinner. After everyone at the wedding had their fill, the dance floor opened up for everyone to show off their own special grooves. Literally everyone got off their seats and danced the night away! Imagine about 500+ wedding guests on the dance floor at the same time; it was a real sight. Without further adieu, enjoy Tulsi and Mihir’s wedding photographs presented at Fairmont Hotel in San Jose.

Fairmont Hotel
San Jose, CA

Now that is a sweet wedding cake!!!

During the performances, I thought this following wedding photograph hits the heart.

Congratulations again to the both of you, Tulsi and Mihir. It was definitely a real blast to be part of your wedding and record your big day one photo at a time!

Tulsi and Mihir Engagement Photos | Tulsi and Mihir Wedding Day 1 | Tulsi and Mihir Wedding Day 2 | Tulsi and Mihir Wedding Day 3

Cheers,

Doug – Contact Me!

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Happy Monday!

It is such a beautiful day in Los Angeles, even if it is the dreaded case of the Mondays. On the brighter note, there should be happy hour somewhere in Los Angeles since it is after 5pm to lighten up your mood with discounted appetizers and drinks.

Our next wedding photography entry presents this quirky couple, Sheryllene and Anthony, located at Glendale Hilton. It was a sunny afternoon like today when Sheryllene started her preparation at Glendale Hilton suite, while the boys hurried on the last minute wedding details before the ceremony commenced. I suppose that even though ladies have to wake up a few hours earlier than boys for weddings, the perks are that the boys normally have to do the final touches for the wedding while the ladies can enjoy their mornings. There were many priceless wedding photos taken from beginning to end, but the one detail that caught my attention was that all the wedding bouquets were different from flower arrangement, colors, and even types. Maybe each flower explains a bit about each of the bridesmaids? I suppose we may never know!

Glendale Hilton
Los Angeles, CA

After Anthony and his boys finalized the last bit of the wedding preparations, they all suited up to their best. This following wedding photograph was rather touching since Anthony’s father tied Anthony’s tie. It was also really cool that Anthony’s father was given a “Father of the Groom” t-shirt too!

Check out the gal’s colorful wedding bouquet arrangements!

With the clock ticked closer towards the wedding ceremony, the ladies rushed to get Sheryllene ready and into her wedding gown.

Pucker those lips!

While the girls tidied their suite and gathered their personal effects to take along to the wedding, Danny and I snapped a few wedding portraits for Anthony and his boys down at Hilton’s lobby.

Incarnation Church
Glendale, CA
Los Angeles County

One of the flower girls were nervous as she walked down the aisle with all the wedding guests’ attention were all on them. Although she pouted a bit, she managed to walk down proudly.

After the wedding ceremony was over, we cruised to a local train station in Glendale with the wedding party for their awesome photography session. Fortunately, it was a weekend and towards dusk, so the station was left rather empty for us to roam around without much restrictions. The wedding party ran from the station to the tracks for the following wedding photographs.

The wedding party worked really hard to present such a wonderful wedding, so when they work hard they play even harder! The dance floor opened up right when the wedding party made their grand entrance to the reception hall! Majority of the wedding guests all made their appearance on the floor and showed off their best moves. Once everyone’s spirits and adrenaline were nicely pumped, Sheryllene and Anthony had their first dance to calm the mood before dinner was served. Throughout the night there were touching speeches and delicious wedding cake for everyone to compliment their dinner. Of course afterward, the crowd jumped back on the dance floor once the DJ spun a beat with plenty of bass!

I have seen many weddings when the bride wore granny panties underneath, but this was rather fashionable and topped off rather nicely. Either way, the following wedding photograph captured Anthony’s reaction when Sheryllene showed off the goods underneath her wedding dress.

Congratulations again to the both of you, Sheryllene and Anthony. It was a pleasure to be your wedding photographer.

Cheers,

Doug – Contact Me!

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Good evening everyone,

It was a good day when my childhood friend, Jenny, finally married her beloved An! There were so many familiar faces from our school who attended their wedding. With all the energy in one wedding, there were so many momentous events to photograph! There were laughter and definitely plenty of tears (of course from happiness) shared amongst her friends and family. It was definitely a real treat to not only be invited to their wedding as a guest, but also being entrusted as their wedding photographer.

The day started with Jenny and her gals prepped up at Sheraton Hotel in Anaheim (Orange County), while An and his boys suited up at his pad in Westminster (also in Orange County). There were plenty of humorous side stories in between each event in this wedding and I will try my best to explain in detail. To start off, Janet (Jenny’s maid of honor and also Danny’s squeeze) thought of a creative idea for all the ladies in the wedding party to wear a derringer under their dresses. The wedding photo below is a sweet shot of all their derringers piled up on top of each other before they hid them under their garters. While the ladies enjoyed their morning, An on the other hand, wanted to look more “masculine” in his wedding photos. Before he allowed Danny to take their first shot, he did plenty of push-ups and sit-ups beforehand to compliment his…confidence. As their wedding photos progress, I will add in more stories below. For now just site back, relax, and enjoy their wedding photos!

Sheraton Hotel
Anaheim, CA
Orange County (OC)

The derringers!

Cute little piggy stored all their spare change for the wedding! We just had to add this photo along with the rest of their wedding story.

The little girl is all grown up with her wedding dress and all!

I suppose everyone has their own methods of putting on lipstick.

There were three wedding ceremonies that Jenny and An had to perform before they partied hard at The Villa. Two of the wedding ceremonies were traditional tea ceremonies to each of their families for their blessings and one catholic mass.

I suppose their fist pump made their wedding official.

After their wedding ceremonies all came to an end, we all ran around Orange County for their wedding photography session, while their wedding guests enjoyed cocktail hour at The Villa.

Dig the socks

Time to replenish! In between wedding photos, the wedding party munched on some McDonald’s cheeseburgers. Once they were ready for the next series of photos, they had to check their teeth to avoid any unwanted embarrassments!

Next couple wedding photographs compliments of Geoff (our new addition to Furious Photographers family)

Janet had to photo-bomb at least one picture!

Before the floor opened up for dancing, Jenny and An had their first dance as husband and wife. I totally dig the traditional red Chinese wedding dress.

Congratulations to the both of you again! It was our pleasure to be your wedding photographers at such a beautiful chapter in your lives.

Cheers,

Doug – Contact Me!

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