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Ho Chie Tsai | TaiwaneseAmerican.org | Oakland Lifestyle Portraits
I don’t know who started it, calling him the godfather of Taiwanese America, but I think the title’s going to stick. Ho Chie has been involved with almost every Taiwanese American organization imaginable, and he even had a hand in creating many of them. One of his ongoing projects is TaiwaneseAmerican.org, an online portal that spotlights…
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Magali & Sam | Sea Ranch Lodge | Northern California Wedding Photography
Their love stretches back in time and reaches gently into the future. There is never a sense of hurry. Rather, a feeling of space and suspension as they linger in every moment. Magali and Sam are both incredibly kind, warm, and thoughtful, and together they are simply wonderful. We were so honored to be there…
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Diana Lee | Los Angeles Lifestyle Portraits
She’s amazing and gorgeous and would never admit it herself. On my visit to Los Angeles last month, I needed some help with office and editing tasks, and my friend Diana needed some headshots to submit to castings as an extra. It made for the perfect trade. I taught her how to do some things…
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Karly & Mario | Descanso Gardens | Los Angeles Wedding Photography
Are you ready to get married? Most people joke or laugh or have a slight look of disbelief when you ask them this question. But he responded simply with a smile, I’m ready. Not a single ounce of stress, anxiety, or hesitation. Despite their very different backgrounds, Karly and Mario are kindred spirits who have found…
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Which Lens Should I Use? | Focal Length Comparison
At every one of my weddings and shoots, one of my primary considerations is which lens I’ll use for each shot. And a big part of that is selecting the appropriate focal length. Most people probably learn focal length first as how “zoomed in” a lens looks. At 16mm, the lens is very “zoomed out”…
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Kate & Mike | The Cliff House | San Francisco Wedding Photography
It was a very chilly day, which is actually typical of our San Francisco summers by the coast. The skies were overcast, and the water a serene pale blue-green. But against the wash of the ocean were bright exclamations of color: a red carpet; the bold blue bridesmaid’s dresses; a radiant bride; and a bubbling…
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Mayline & Kenneth | Hylton Performing Arts Center | Manassas, Virginia Wedding Photography
I can still remember her as my quiet, smart, cool little camper when I, fresh out of middle school, served my first year as a counselor-in-training at our annual summer camp. Some things haven’t changed at all since those days– Mayline’s radiant smile and her generosity amongst them– but it’s been quite the privilege to see her…
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Nogales & Tubac, Arizona in Film | Shooting Film
Over two months and ten weddings have elapsed since I took these photos in Arizona, but I am finally getting around to sharing these little film gems. I will admit, it’s taken a while for me to catch up to myself. Between the travel and the back to back weddings and the countless hours spent…
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Mega & Jason | Brownstone Gardens | Oakley Wedding Photography
The wedding was set in a verdant oasis hidden away in a corner of Oakley, California– the beautiful Brownstone Gardens. Mega was all smiles and tears as she walked down the aisle with her brother on one arm and her mother on the other. The entire wedding was planned and coordinated to perfection by the…