PALO ALTO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER: ANNA + HERO
C'EST LA VIE !
OUR LITTLE PRINCESS NICOLE
With so much excitement, I wanted to share this lovely session I had with my sweet daughter. Its been an amazing year, I can't believe my little princess is having her first birthday soon.
As a father photographer, I can't help but wait for this moment to come. I always wanted it to be super special for her. I told my wife Nicelle that I wanted a photoshoot for her, A kind of session that is been stylized and curated just like the one we saw on pinterest. It was a crazy idea, I never thought the preparation could take longer than the photoshoot. The funny thing is we prepared the whole detail and props thing for a week and we literally just did the session for 15min. It was just a little time but things turn out what I expected.
Nicole is naturally sweet and adorable. It wasn't so hard for us to have fun and enjoy the moment while we are making this moments infinite. Me and my wife are so happy for having her. She has given us so much joy and happiness... I wanted this Ordinary day Extraordinary..HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRINCESS!!
Baby with yellow balloon
First year Baby Girl Photography
PERSONAL : KO'OLINA
Earlier this year, We celebrated my wife's birthday in Hawaii. This time we had the chance of bringing our kids to our happy place. Although our last honeymoon was a blast for us, we still wish we could bring our kids with us. We thought it would be awesome for us to have a good time on the beaches of Hawaii.
Me and my were happy that it wasn't the first time the kids are traveling that long. So we were confident enough we could get thru this. Well everything is not always a breeze but alt least we made it thru our destination safe and sound. This place is so beautiful enough not to disappoint us. With so much blessings, I am glad to make wonderful memories with my love ones.
the lagoon is what we came here for, very calm and inviting
The walk path and the lawn of this hotel wanna make you stay forever.. Friendly guests and accommodating staff
Our first stop was at the La Moana Mall.
My quick pose with Nicole upon check out going to Ko'olina
We celebrated mommy's birthday at the Fia Fia luau show
Always an authentic smile
It was an awesome experience with the kids
Nicole is having a good time too.
Such a lovely evening for this outdoor show.
He is having a good time.
One of his finest moments.
A Quick road trip to northshore. Letting him experience the beach with surfers on the horizon. He might discover his potential
He is diggin the beach so much.
One of the coolest activity after sunset.
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Nicole is havin a relax moment on her own
We are twinning when it comes to food trip. The pineapple whip was a fun experience
He says snow cone, They call it shave ice.
My wife's favorite stop. She is diggin the shrimp scampi. GIOVANNIS popular menu.
This is the trail going to the surfers hub
Their smile is timeless..
She invited me to do spa. I wanted mai tai for happy hour.
He broke 3 spartan slippers on this vacation.
Grab this from costco. Which is a mile away from our hotel
One of the perks of vacation hotel, you get to grill your own food and save some extra cash
Them after a long day..They are fun to watch
This is Nicole's first sand and water dip. She was so giggly and curious.
A big brother always there to encourage her lil sistah
Our last day was spent swimming the whole day in the lagoon.
We decided to dress up hawaiian for the show
He is the aspiring chief of the tribe. Cian had a selfie with the chief
Reflecting and grateful for this slice of heaven.
loving this awesome silhouette of the lagoon
Breath taking view of the sunset. Never felt so calm watching the day goes by. Its so hard to conclude our day. But we are definitely coming back soon
GUGLIEMO WINERY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Today Im featuring the lovely wedding of Brandon and Helena. I am lucky enough to document such intimate and romantic wedding celebrated by close friends and family. To be able to do it in a wine country is an opportunity to show case beautiful hidden vineyard and winery.
To Brandon and Helena I wish them all the best. Taking candid emotions and infinite moments that day was such a breeze for couple like them who are madly in love and natural. Enjoy the pictures
ZOE MINNIE MOUSE THEME CAKE SMASH
Posting some amazing styled cake smash photoshoot last week. Im happy to be a part of this tradition. Excited to blogged this soon:-)
Minnie Mouse Cake Smash
Minnie Mouse Balloon
Minnie Mouse inspired Photoshoot
THE CADAVILLO
Just when you thought everything was already in plot, the stage was already set. All of the sudden a day before, the weather forecast changed its course on a different direction. And rescheduling it was not even an option. Sometimes the only thing that matters is just look at the bright side and enjoy the ride. Today I am featuring the CADAVILLOs. Im albeit excited coz they are new here on my blog.
I know that I have done this many times. Its just the timing was bogging me coz we don't normally get heavy rain in California . Their trust and confidence ,gave me little boost and prepare me to think ahead and create a contingent plan just incase worst case scenario happens. I believe that creativity comes when I am challenged. I just assure them that a cloudy, gloomy day will have soft, dreamy look to their pictures. I even show Dee some samples of different light scenario of my past shoots. Squeezing in some moment and running towards time was the best part of that day. I can't ask for a better day, it was meant for us.
It was raining frantically, the weather was cold and the ground was wet. It could never been smooth without them. I was impressed with Dee for pulling out some awesome props and amazing preparedness with this session. This is my first time to do photo session in this area in coyote creek, but damn it was beautiful and magically enchanting. The session just fell into everything that we had planned for. I was so inspired by their ingenuity and transparency. It was only a brief session but all of this moments will last a lifetime. Enjoy the photos
MAGGIANO'S SAN JOSE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER
Today Im featuring Francisco and Jacque’s wedding. As you all know It is already at the peak of summer season. And although I love the summer here in California,sometimes its just so hot for me especially when Im working and carrying all my heavy gears.
But Anyhow as for Francisco and Jacques wedding, it didn’t bother me at all capturing their precious moments. There are many things to described about these couple’s wedding. As a photographer I am always into their moments, their beginnings and their processes. I only met them during the initial appointments and during photoshoot. And with that brief interactions, I get to know more about them and how their relationship ended up with something beautiful as their wedding.
I am a very engaging person. As busy as the day runs. Its just my thing to asked closed friends and relatives about their history and how they made this through. I guess my instinct as a nurse stays with me even in this kind of situation.These allows me to capture moments that’s uniquely theirs. Their love story is what drives me to give more than what they deserve.And I was inspired to catch these moments and tell everyone about their unique love story.
This couple was amazing. I know that wedding can be both tiring and draining, but this couple made an extra effort, and because of that their wedding came out smooth and an in order till the reception. Me and my team had a wonderful time that day. We had a an awesome time witnessing such wonderful families and friends. Francisco and Jacque are blessed with such an amazing and supportive parents and very cool friends. Overall,We had fun shooting in santana row and maggianios. These are just an awesome place to get married in san jose.