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I’m finally using a new slideshow program that I got earlier this year, but just now learning/playing with it.  So far I’m loving it!  Check out Penny + Danny’s engagement session slideshow.


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Amber and Paul traveled all the way from Southern California to get married in front of their families and friends in Edmonds, WA.  We actually met the bride for the very first time the day before the wedding!  This was the first wedding where we didn’t meet with the bride and groom beforehand and it’s normally not how we would like to do things, but everything worked out in the end.  While Seung was with the guys, I was with the girls as they got ready.  When it was time for the bride & groom and wedding party portraits the idea of a “first look” came up.  I was thinking it, but didn’t bring it up because that’s something I usually bring into discussion during our face-to-face consultation and not on the day of the wedding.  Anyway, I was so glad and happy Amber wanted to do it.  One phone call over to the guys and it was a done deal.  We met with the guys at the Edmonds waterfront to do this.  I’m just going to say that I highly recommend a “first look” for every couple, unless it’s strongly in their belief that a bride and groom shouldn’t see each other before the wedding.  I’ll save my reasons and preference to have a “first look” for another post!  After the formal portraits, we headed to The United Presbyterian Church of Seattle for the church ceremony followed by the reception and traditional Korean “Pae Baek” ceremony in an adjacent building on the church grounds.  I love learning about different cultural wedding traditions and it’s always an honor to be a part of it (photographing it that is).  Although I married a Korean we didn’t incorporate the “Pae Baek” ceremony into ours and so this was also my first time witnessing one.  Loved the traditional outfits and colors!

To see more pictures of Amber and Paul’s wedding please click here for their slideshow.

Guess how many times we’ve gotten an engagement session inquiry from a guy?  Just guess!  A few months ago I would tell you none, but Herb came along and changed that.  Like many other “firsts” in this journey we’re on I was very excited about it.  This is going down in Nara Photography’s history for sure.  Herb contacted us back in August after recently proposing to Amanda.  They had already had a date in mind for their engagement session and it was in October.  I tried convincing them to do it earlier for the weather’s sake, but learned in the process that Amanda lives in San Francisco and would be in Seattle that weekend.  The same week we were emailing each other Amanda’s work schedule freed up and she was able to come up to Seattle.  We took the opportunity to meet up with both Amanda and Herb at a Tully’s coffee shop and we all clicked right away.  Little did I know that our meeting would lead to even more coffee shops!  On the day of their engagement session we met Amanda and Herb at a bakery/cafe in Pioneer Square.  Following that we headed to the Tully’s at Alki Beach.  We learned that it was one of the places Amanda and Herb went on their first date.  It was there that they carried on a three hours long conversation and it was then the beginning of everything.

We had a lot of fun doing their engagement session.  It’s funny how both claimed to be shy in front of the cameras, because we ended up with so many not-so-shy, sweet, romantic, fun, gorgeous and even some sexy pictures!  I actually had a really hard time picking some out for this blog post.  To see even more photos from Amanda and Herb’s engagement session in Pioneer Square and Alki Beach click here for their slideshow.  Every time I listen to the song I think of these two.  Amanda and Herb are running off to Italy next spring to get married… just the two of them.  So excited and happy for them!  Wish we could pack ourselves into their luggages and tag along =).

Chanda and Dave were referred to us by one of our close friends.  Although we know Davy for many years this was the first time we’ve ever met big sister Chanda.  What a resemblance they hold because I caught myself calling the bride by her sister Davy all throughout the day.  I know, it sounds horrible but can you blame me though? =)  Well, pictures were very important to the couple so they made sure to allot ample time for their couples, wedding party and family portraits.  They chose the Bellevue Botanical Garden as the location for their wedding portrait session.  We’ve been there several times before and this was the first time we ever saw flower blooms so that made us happy.  It was just beautiful with all the flowers!  The overcast that morning also made it perfect for picture taking.  Afterwards, we headed over to the Bellevue Kingdom Hall for their ceremony followed by a reception at the Vasa Park Ballroom.  At the reception, Chanda and Dave changed into traditional Cambodian wedding attire which was met with awe by the guests.  Chanda and Dave, thank you for choosing us and allowing us to capture your wedding day.  We were impressed by the overwhelming support shown towards you from your friends, family and community members on this day.  Every wedding should be this way.

 

To view more pictures from Chanda and Dave’s wedding day click here for their slideshow.

You know, sometimes you just know.  I’ve known Jeff since high school through his sister who was one of my close high school friends.  Over the years, girls came and went.  Some stayed around longer than others and I’ve even had the chance to call some of them friends.  When Christine entered his life though I knew she could be the one.   This bond felt different from the others.  Sometimes you just know.  When the time was right I couldn’t be happier for the both of them.  It was with greatest pleasure to have witnessed and be a part of their amazing wedding.  There were so many great memories from Cancun and the wedding just topped it off.  It was the fireworks show that went off at the end of the most memorable group trip ever.  Sometimes people think that because we’re taking pictures that we’re not really allowing ourselves to enjoy the wedding (especially a close friend’s wedding).  That’s not true because I felt I had the best seat in the whole house (or in this case on the beach) to be able to capture their union surrounded by their friends and loved ones.  It definitely helps that the bride and groom were so chill and relaxed throughout the trip and on the big day.  Christine and Jeff got married at the Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort on Miramar beach.

To view more pictures from the wedding click here for their slideshow! Christine and Jeff, I’ve always dreamed of having a beach wedding… THANK YOU for giving me the experience even it was second-hand.  They’ve really set the bar high now for any of our future friends getting married.  I vouch for destination weddings for all of them! :)

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