Vegas Buffet is a buffet restaurant located in Glendale that boasts a large selection of food, inspired by the buffet options in Vegas, Nevada. I photographed the Sushi, Salad & Fruit Bar, Teppanyaki, Grill, and Wok, and produced videos of each process.
Read MoreWith a legacy of over 43 stores across Asia, each meticulously designed, Star Leaf has just opened the first US-location in the beloved Playhouse Village of Pasadena, marking the inaugural establishment in the United States. I was able to photograph Star Leaf’s incredible design, food, and chef process, as well as run marketing initiatives for the Pasadena location. Star Leaf has been featured on Forbes, LA Times, Eater LA, Dine La, and other local and national publications.
Read MoreWhat an honor to photograph the collaboration concert between Occidental College and Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra! The group was conducted by Chris Kim who is on staff for both PYSO and Occidental College.
Read MoreI absolutely love family photo sessions, especially when they involve puppies! Rachel and Patrick were down in Los Angeles area for the holidays and I got capture the fun, energy, and love within their little family.
Their two dogs were so sweet and affectionate with Rachel and Patrick’s calm demeanor.
Read MoreThis morning was so much fun! The colors, fruit display, and overall festivities were truly something to remember. Kimheang and Chingsan’s families gathered together to celebrate their engagement with a traditional Cambodian engagement party. There was a whole spread of various types of fruit such as dragonfruit, avocado, lychee, and mandarin oranges. The morning was spent with a lot of laughs, traditional cultural rituals, yummy homemade Cambodian food and photos with the whole family all gathered together.
Read MoreJasmine and Kevin celebrated 7 years of being together, and to commemorate the milestone, Kevin wanted to propose at the exact spot where he had asked her to be his girlfriend years ago. I felt so honored to be there to capture the joyous celebration with their friends and family gathered in support. The beach had a full summer crowd, filled with families enjoying a sunny day out. Kevin and Jasmine’s families joined in on the occasion facing the ocean with their backs to Jasmine, until the epic proposal moment.
Read MoreI gathered a talented team of artists for this editorial wedding styled shoot in Downtown Los Angeles. We shot the session on a rainy morning, featuring soft light, neutral tones, and earthy textures. Angela and Harrison had two outfits - one suited for a more coastal vibe and another perfect for a minimalist chic elopement or city hall wedding.
Read MoreI have had the great honor of photographing the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra for many years. This was likely my 5th or 6th year photographing the Winter Concerts. Fun fact: I grew up playing viola for nine years and absolutely loved it! The music community is so incredible and I am always incredibly in awe of it.
Read Morehoosing a wedding venue can be confusing and time-consuming. Since a wedding venue is typically the largest expense for a wedding, having a plan in mind is essential.
There are so many considerations to make, the most important being the capacity of guests a wedding venue can host, the location, the amenities included, and the affordability of a wedding venue. With so many wedding venues to choose from in California, it can be hard to know where to start…
Read MoreOh how I love this cute fam! Oslo is the cutest puppy baby and it was so cute seeing his reactions as I snapped photos. He would turn his head with a curious little look on his face. We took a mixture of autumn and Christmas photos, with two outfit changes so that they could utilize the photos for different purposes.
Read MoreWhat a sweet, silly family! I loved getting to capture their playfulness amidst the fall leaves. The cutest two boys with mom and dad at the peaceful Arlington Garden in Pasadena.
Read More‘Tis the season! I had so much fun shooting this mini session with Mike, Sabrynah & Henny. Fun fact, I shot Sabrynah’s graduation photos back in 2016 so it was such a joy getting to reunite and be able to photograph their little family. Mike & Sabrynah just celebrated their 10 year dating anniversary so it was an extra special occasion!
Read MoreNicole and Alex got married on such a lovely spring day - all the pinks and yellows and greens!! You might remember their engagement session at UC Irvine, a place that holds some special memories for them. It was beautiful to experience both the rich fall and soft spring colors for both their sessions.
Read MoreWhat a magical session. I had the honor of capturing my beautiful sister’s engagement session and being a part of this special time in her life. From getting ready for the session, to exploring the meadows and city grounds, we had so much fun!
Read MoreJenny and Brian’s wedding day was such a happy, chill, and long-awaited celebration. A huge shoutout to all the couples that had to navigate the stresses and challenges that came with COVID. From a postponement, venue change, and guest count downsizing, these two had to undergo so much, and for that reason, it was extra special to celebrate their union together. What an incredible day!
Read MoreKuzu Studio is a small home studio based out of Los Angeles, featuring functional products with impeccable form and design. I digitized the maker’s mark logo in Illustrator and converted it to red, to reflect the tradition of Chinese name stamps, as well as photographed the process and products.
Read MoreSuch a beautiful fall day on the peaceful, expansive campus of UCI. Alex and Nicole celebrated their engagement after over 5 years together. Though they came from different schools, they happened to meet at at their Christian fellowship event and remet at a conference months later! They decided to take photos at UCI because it holds special memories for them as the place they first DTRed (defined the relationship). ;)
Read MoreThe wedding industry generates a huge amount of revenue each year and with that a lot of waste is inevitably produced. So how do you plan a celebration like a wedding or event with the environment in mind?
Read MorePacific Pampas Grass is a small business focused on providing quality dried pampas grass for home decor and events. I worked with Angela of Pacific Pampas to bring to life her vision of highlighting the beauty of neutral and natural tones.
Read MoreI met Angela & Jae in person the first time during their engagement session. It was so fun learning about them through all the hilarious stories they shared about meeting each other and their relationship together prior to the session.
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