From DC to AC

Few weeks ago, I went up to AC for a friend's bday weekend with hubby and another friend of mine from VA and I was a bit shocked to find out how much it has changed since I was little. I've always hated going to AC as a kid bc we always went with the family and relatives and the adults always go into the casinos to gamble while they leave the kids in the lobby to wait for them. It was okay the first 2x maybe but after the millionth time, it was just plain boring. I have no patience now waiting on anyone so imagine me having even less patience as a kid.

Needless to say, AC this time around was definitely a whole lot better. =D It's still a bit shady in certain parts, but you can't complain for the night life as well as the restaurants and the outlet - not to mention a fair and boardwalk that serves funnel cake and italian hot sausages all day long - my two fave fair food. =P Also this time around, we were able to get comp rooms from parents and relatives which made it all the better.

Funny story from the weekend, apparently my friend and I were "mistaken" for underagers and got carded at Bally's. It was a bit hilarious but we both got $50 comp meals for our trouble, which you bet we put it to good use the next day for brunch as well as ordering a few for the road. haha.

I was having too much fun to even whip out my camera all that much so here were a few that I managed to take from that weekend. =P









Never fear though, I'm sure there will be plenty of opportunities for another visit to AC in the near future to fully capture the experience on film. =) View full post

Lucy & Don | Engagement | Old Town Alexandria

Session Date: Aug 23, 2009
Location: Alexandria, VA

I've known Lucy for a few years now when we were on the same team competing in dragonboat races for NAAAP-DC and her quirky personality and sense of humor always stood out to me. When I found out recently that Lucy and Don were engaged, I was more than happy to take their pics and couldn't wait to get started. I also remembered that they have a little maltese and suggested to bring him along for the fun. I drove to their place for hair and makeup and then we were off to a park nearby.
Before

After

And this is how the day went...









Playing with texture here






We also went to Old Town for a different scene and Lucy even brought props!



Knowing Lucy & Don are avid outdoorsy type ppl from their triathlon pictures last year, I naturally suggested we finish off the session with a bike ride.










After the session, we went back to their place to shoot some Save the Date pics which were hilarious! By then, we were practically starving and they took me to a Pho place nearby which was yummy! The worst part of the evening was having to drive back to my place to sort out the photos because I couldn't wait to see the result! Well that and mosquito bites - they seem to be the normal occurrence with these sessions! =/ Ah well, can't complain when you have great pics to remember by. =) I wish Lucy and Don all the best and cannot wait for their wedding next year. =)
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Karen & Craig | Engagement | Strathmore Music Center

Session Date: August 12, 2009
Location: Strathmore Music Center

So this was my first referral and I was really excited yet nervous at the same time. I did this right after work with quick makeup so that we still have time to head out before the sun set. They wanted a mini session to take some quick photos for the newspaper announcements and of course while we're out there, why not take some more photos for fun. =D



I said to whisper into her ear and he licked it instead. haha. funny couple






They were a cute couple who recently got engaged and best of all, big foodies! haha, that's my kind of couple there. =P View full post

Kammy & Rhys | Engagement | Ashburn/Doukenie Winery

Session Date: August 9, 2009
Location: Ashburn and Doukenie Winery

So I had the honor of taking my friend's e-pic this past Sunday at Doukenie Winery but first, we met up for lunch to chat and catch up since I haven't seen her in a few months. Afterwards, the fiance had to leave for a meeting at 1pm so we just headed back to their house. On the way there, she realized that when she switched purses, that she forgot her keys in the other one at home. I didn't panick too much bc hey, I'll just do her makeup in the car while we wait for him to get back. It didn't take too long - about 30 mins before he arrived and we went back in to finish.

Before
After

And this is how the day went...
The next few pics are near her house which is cute - a gazebo and columns - what more can you ask for a nice backdrop. hehe.






She had a parasol in the car so of course we used it! hehe. Next few pics are at the winery who btw the owner makes awesome baklava! My mouth is watering just thinking about it. mmm.

Jump! haha. I love jumping photos - too funny!

I had an awesome time shooting them and while processing the photos, they always make me smile cause you can definitely see the love there. I love my "job" =)
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Tony Yang Model Workshop

Workshop Date: July 26, 2009
Location: Fort Lee, NJ

I've always been a fan of Tony's ever since I found him through other brides via blogs a year ago. He was booked for my wedding date so I couldn't have him then, but I did use him for my intime photos otherwise known as boudoir photos. I was definitely nervous but he put me at ease and here's one photo that's PG =P Since then and the wedding, I've gotten more into photography, so naturally once I heard that he was putting together a model workshop, I was very interested. It took some convincing on hubby's part to let me go and when he did, I was on my way Sunday morning to Jersey and drove back down same day.


Touchups
Tony showing us how to model - he's good. =P

The result below from the workshop








I got to meet El Bob!

So glad I went to the workshop even though it was a bit of a drive to go there and come back same day. I learned alot and had so much fun hanging around other budding photographers. I hope I can make to more of his workshops in later future. =)
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