Today’s Indian Wedding Photography tells the story of Joanne & Anant Singh Indian Wedding Engagement Ceremony; a very intimate celebration filled with colors, traditions and joy. The event took place at the famous Saagar Fine Indian Cuisine located 4241 Macarthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660.
Here’s a slideshow to summarize the event.
Click HERE to view all images in our gallery. Scroll down for a quick glance of this colorful, festive and joyful celebration.
Here comes the beautiful bride and handsome groom…
The candle of unity has been light up by the mothers, making this two families united through the love between Joanne & Anant…
Dance an rejoice to celebrate the engagement of Joanne & Anant Singh and to wish them eternal love, prosperity and many blessings…
Every event has its unique story, My first Greek Wedding Photography of Angelica & Trevor Kroesch was not the exception. Their ordeal started when their close friend and photographer, scheduled to capture their nuptials, had a medical emergency that put him in a hospital. Eventually they found another photographer but, against all odds, this photographer also had an unexpected family emergency and, 2 days before the grand day, he called to inform he was not able to be at the event. Angelica started a search for a replacement, my friend Kristine Ko of KK Creative Studios was booked already but she kindly refer Angelica to me.
On August 18, 2012, I walked to this event without knowing the groom, bride nor any of the bridal party… It was very unusual for me, since I always like to chat and get to know my clients prior to the event….Because everything was scheduled so quickly, I had not much information to go from, except the place where the bride will be getting ready.
After a quick introductions, my assistant, 2nd shooter and I started to capture this unforgettable day for Angelica & Trevor Kroesch.
Bride preparations started at the prestigious WESTIN Located at 191 North Los Robles. Pasadena, CA 91101. (By the way, the original room had a flood, we were relocated to the spa… a very challenging location due to its background and lighting… we love challenges thou )
The couple is crowned with stefana, wreaths that are linked together by a white ribbon to symbolize unity and that the couple now rules their own kingdom — you really are a queen for the day! The couple is now officially wed.
The priest blesses the rings three times. Then the Koumbaro or Koumbara exchanges rings that are placed on the bride and groom’s right ring fingers.
The bride and groom sip wine from a common cup and the newly married pair walks around the sacrament table, or altar, three times — their first steps as a married couple. The priest leads, holding the bible to symbolize their commitment to God
Now some formal poses with the bridal party + family members
May God always bless this union providing a path of infinite happiness and prosperity
What better place for a reception of this magnitud than the awesome NOOR Restaurant & Ballroom, Chosen Pasadena Weekly’s Best Wedding Location & Banquet Hall for 2011. 260 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena, CA 91101
After Angelica & Trevor have went through many bumps into preparing for their wedding, . I was just so ecstatic that everything went well and now celebrating.
Everybody was having fun …
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
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From my perspective, there’s no difference, except in size, between a wedding with 300 guests and one with just 40… after all, it’s the GRAND day for the couple getting married plus it’s my job, as wedding photographer, to capture and preserve every moment of it.
Such is the case when I was asked by Bibiana & Martin Romero to be their wedding photographer. They have been together for more than 10 years, a series of events have prevented them from getting married as they had planned, from their union, two precious daughters are the proof of unlimited love and care for each other as well as a unparalleled devotion for Christianity and love to God.
On June16, 2012; preparations started at their home with makeup by the amazing make up artist Karla Moncado
The event, very intimate but filled with joy , took place in Bibiana’s parents house and was officiated by Pastor Nick Gonzalez of treasured Ceremonies
The gathering was very intimate, close family members and friends were present to celebrate and wish the couple a lifetime of happiness
CONGRATULATIONS… wishing them a lifetime of blessings, prosperity and love. Click HERE to see all the images and enjoy a short slideshow with the highlights of the event.
Family and friends gathered in celebration of the class of 2012
After many years of hard work, determination, on-the-job and classroom education a selected group of apprentices in their respective trades (Elevator Mechanics, Electricians, Engineers and Plumbers ) completed their educational requirements and certifications to become journeymen.
UCLA Facilities Management and SETC – United congratulates de newly appointed journeymen and wishes them success.
Additionally, during the celebration, the committee thanked Assistant Vice Chancellor Gail Cowling for being instrumental in establishing these programs and for her continuos support.
Further, UCLA Facilities Management thanks Directors Jerry Markman, Leroy Sisneros, Sandy Guerrrero, Asssistant Director Douglas Grode, SETC – United, the members of the committee plus sub-committees for their support and participation in making the program a total success.
To conclude here’s a highlights slide-show of the event.
As photographer I cannot overlook and let pass the opportunity to visit Old Pasadena or Old town Pasadena… is the business district of Pasadena, a lively and diverse city located just ten miles from downtown Los Angeles. This eclectic old town area features entertainment and activities for kids and adults alike: museums, galleries, and music events as well as movies, shopping, restaurants, and outdoor cafes. Families often stop by after sports events at the Rose Bowl; this clean and safe district is pedestrian friendly and provides amazing photo opportunities due to the incredible urban backgrounds.
Alhambra Wedding Photography: Karen & Alan Lau Engagement Mini-Session
They say: 1 in 5 relationships starts online and Karen & Alan Lau are part of this equation… A successful Match.com story from the first date until now…I had a great time hanging out and capturing how these two are together.
Karen and Alan are a couple living in Alhambra and with whom I’ve been talking about the preparations for their upcoming wedding, engagement sessions, wedding photography, etc. We share a common interest: we like the theater and specially the famous “Phantom of the Opera“. They are super nice couple and invited us to watch the show at the Venetian Las Vegas, NV so I thought would be a good opportunity to capture some images on the way as part of their upcoming, more elaborated engagement session which will pave the road for their grand day coming up next year but there’s no reason not to show these images from this great couple.
Quinceanera Literally meaning One female who is fifteen, also called Fiesta de Quince Años, Fiesta de Quinceañera, Quince Años, Sweet Fifteen, Sweet XV or simply Quince (15) , is the celebration of a girl’s fifteenth birthday in parts of Latin America and elsewhere in communities of people from Latin America. This birthday is celebrated differently from any other birthday, as it marks the transition from childhood to young womanhood. The celebration, however, varies significantly across countries, with celebrations in some countries taking on, for example, more religious overtones than in others.
The beautiful Brithny Ashley Garcia celebrated her fifteen birthday on 17 September 2011. We started her day by getting her ready at the prestigious Beautify Hair salon located at 2429 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640 then dress up at her house in Los Angeles.
Finish with an spectacular reception at the famous “Tamayo Resturant” located in the edge of Los Angeles, 5300 E Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90022.
Deep tanks to my amazing second shooters/ assistants Steph Dawn Miller , Kristine Ko and Donna Nguyen without them it wouldn’t be possible to capture these awesome moments.
Cannot forget either the last minute assistant of Armando DelaFuente and Victor Garcia…
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Gabriel Mora is VOX Photography: a no ordinary Photographer for unconventional people… Capturing memorable moments in timeless images to be remembered generation after generation.
Once I take part of someone’s wedding/event I’m not just the person with a camera, I am a friend who understand the importance of each moment and will do what it takes to capture it.
