The Way We Click

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Angelica & Bryan 03.31.09

Filed under: Weddings — thewayweclick @ 3:02 pm

Angelica is one of the most luminous personalities I’ve ever met… and she just happens to be gorgeous as well! These two had a perfect small ceremony on the cliffs in La Jolla followed by a rockin reception at the La Jolla Womens Club that was full of the warmth that everyone was feeling. Angelica was a model and it completely showed in every photo she took. She exuded beauty, warmth, and her love for Bryan was overwhelming. Thanks you two for making it easy for me!

We started off with Angelicas prep… and there was a lot of action in that little room.

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The day was full of all this anticipation while we all waited for the marine layer to let up so we would have blue skies. It made for very white pictures… but was also an amazing way to showcase what the day actually FELT like… I love this shot of her veil twisting in the wind while she waited for things to begin… she was the first bride in history to be finished getting ready early!

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Meanwhile at the Womens Club things were coming together… and Bryan was pacing around anxious to see Angelica too. He kept calling her maid of honor to see how she was holding up…. so sweet.

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Since they were both older, it was really fun to have their kids with them as part of the ceremony. You can completely see where her two sons got their good looks from can’t you?

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It doesn’t get any better than this…

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And then out came the bubbles… I LOVE bubbles at weddings. I hope more couples catch on to this little treat!

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And then the sun came out… and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Just in time for portraits and to warm up the reception hall with a surreal heavenly light.

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I think this kid was more terrified and less amused at being up so high! The side room has a MUCH lower ceiling and I think he knew it!!! lol

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The evening ended with lots of dancing, and even more hugs. I love getting the chance to be a part of such a perfect day, and having a couple like Angelica and Bryan makes it that much better! Thanks again for allowing me to be such an important part of your day!

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Aarti & Sunil – Day Two 02.07.09

Filed under: Weddings — thewayweclick @ 2:44 pm

So the second day of an indian wedding ceremony is just a raging party! They have a big dinner for most of the family and some close friends that includes the most amazing spread of Indian food I’ve ever seen (or tasted), more mhendi tattoos for the guests, fun bindi jewels, bracelets, and of course traditional dancers that REALLY got things movin’!!!
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this little guy was camped out on the dance floor….so cute!as0181

But we eventually had to make room for when the party REALLY got started!

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I had some stiff competition, this kid is an awesome photographer already! : )

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Towards the end of the night everyone grabbed Sunil and hoisted him up…. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one cracking up at his reaction! 

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Aarti & Sunil – Day One 02.07.09

Filed under: information,Weddings — thewayweclick @ 1:38 pm

So last year I got the awesome opportunity to shoot my first Indian wedding. Aarti and Sunil are amazing, and Aarti and I actually became friends because of this event! I take such pride in working with couples that I really connect with, and I couldn’t have asked for a better fit than these two. So… for those of you who don’t know the Vivaha, or Hindu wedding ceremony is a huge affair that lasts about a week. The three days that I got to spend with them started with the first day of Mehndi which was more of a house party than I anticipated! : )

 

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Aarti was luminous and having way too much fun… until they got to her other hand and she had to ask for help going to the bathroom! 

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There’s nothing like a little dance party in the kitchen to get things moving! lol…as007

the intricacy of this work is amazing, and the girls from beauty by dolly’s salon were so fast!

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I think by end of the day everyone was exhausted, but none more than this guy….

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I WON!!!! (well sort of) 02.07.09

Filed under: Personal,Weddings — thewayweclick @ 12:50 pm

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So after lots of work, lots of stress, and lots of fun editing, I finally won a coveted 10th place on the AGWPJA’s second quarter contest for 2008!!! Being a part of the AGWPJA and the original highly respected WPJA (wedding photojournalists association) I am always in awe of the images that are selected as winners from all over the world. I feel very blessed to now count myself as a part of that group! 10th place might not seem like much to celebrate but with thousands of members from all over the world, to even place in the top 20 of any category is an honor. This image (that had a slight sepia tone on the contest entry)won me 10th place in the “Ceremony” category. Thanks so much to the judges, and to Nick and Nicole for their awesome event!

 

Clickin’ It 01.25.09

Filed under: Personal,Weddings — thewayweclick @ 8:34 pm

Heres just a little treat from one of my recent events. I’ve never felt LOVE all around me like this… even the grandparents were getting in one the action and I just happened to be in the right place at the right time with my camera at my hip… lucky shot hu? <3
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