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MICHELLE + MIKE | CUPERTINO, CA

Stephen — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:49:04 +0000

Shooting Michelle and Mike’s 2 day wedding was such a blast! There’s just something so significantly special to me about their first day – an intimate romantic wedding ceremony witnessed by their dearest and closest members, i felt so honored to be able to shoot and be a part of their special day, the entire mood and atmosphere of the day was so relaxed and just perfect! The wedding was held at Alexander Steak House in Cupertino, CA and it was extra special because it was the first wedding the steak house had a privilege of hosting. They have the most brilliant speak my taste buds have tasted. Marvelous service, food and atmosphere. Michelle’s family and mine have known each other for some time now, I always feel I get the best images when I’ve had the pleasure and time to really get to know my clients.

I notice that it’s becoming increasingly popular to spread a wedding day over two days now especially when you have cultural weddings such as a Chinese or Indian weddings. I really feel it allows for the day to take a more natural and relaxed course without all the craze of one thing after the next crammed in one day.

The second part of M+M’s day was quite the contrast to their first intimate wedding day which was considerably bigger but nonetheless I had such a blast and again was treated to some exquisite dining Mmm… we even enjoyed a awesome lion dance and of course some fantastic Chinese Banquet food, always a real tradition at Chinese weddings =)

My work is my passion and Michelle & Mike’s wedding was really significant for me in reminding me why I’m so blessed being able to love what I do. Thank you Michelle and Mike for letting me be a part of your special day and really allowing me to be free with my art, you like all my other clients put your trust in me and I feel greatly honored! Thanks for being amazing people and hope you both had loads of fun =)

Venues:

Alexander Steak House, Cupertino, CA

Hotel Valencia, San Jose, CA

Hong Kong East Ocean Seafood Restaurant

Gorgeous accessories =)

Must forget the beautiful wedding dress =)

More beautiful bling

I love this blingin ring shot =)

Their programs & invitations were all designed by Michelle & Mike

Sisters putting the finishing touches on Michelle’s beautiful dress

I always like a good smile =)

Doesn’t Michelle look stunning for her big day?

Mike is proper GQ himself

The first look… =)

I love the light here =)

Best steak ever =)

Special one of a kind wedding logo dessert =) You can’t get this dessert on their daily menu folks =)

The coolest after wedding shoot ever!!!!!!!!!! Pool house baby =)

C H I N E S E W E D D I N G D A Y P A R T 2

Michelle looked amazing in her red dress

Gotta get a shot of that beautiful hair

A YEAR IN REVIEW 2009

Stephen — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:53:19 +0000

2009 was an amazing year with extraordinary adventure and I know 2010 will be awesome as it already on its way to a great start. Considering how fast 2009 went and how busy I am setting my eyes and focus on 2010 it is easy to forget what 2009 looked like. So here is a small year in review of some of the weddings and engagement session for some of my clients. You guys are the best and it’s always a priviledge to be a part of your love story. So thank you all for a brilliant year and lets bring on the awesomeness of 2010.

I admit I enjoy making dinners over skype with Sou-Wah. That’s right part of how her and I stay so connected 24/7 and I do mean close to 24/7 maybe 23/7 is through skype video. Such an amazing tool for anyone who wants to keep in contact with their loved ones. Anyways, when I say I spend 24/7 with Sou-Wah I literally mean that. I am always connected to her world even when she is not there at the very moment. I share my dinners, conversation, ideas, things were doing at the very moment together even making tea. With my handy dandy laptop Sou-Wah can always feel connected to my world here in the USA in all aspects of my life. Of course it’s not better than being with one another in person but while we are apart skype is our closest friend. So to skype, thank you for being the amazing medium of communication to our relationship. Sou-Wah and I send you our love and thankfulness.

Your truly,

Stephen

MAXINE + DAVID | SACRAMENTO, CA

SACRAMENTO WEDDINGS

HEATHER + MIKE | SACRAMENTO, CA

SACRAMENTO WEDDINGS

ROSALYN + GABE | PORTOLA VALLEY, CA

PORTOLA VALLEY WEDDINGS

YACHEN + SUNG | MILBRAE, CA

MILBRAE WEDDINGS

LESLIE + SAM | SAN JOSE, CA

SAN JOSE WEDDINGS

ANNA + MASOOD | CUPERTINO, CA

CUPERTINO WEDDINGS

CATHERINE + HENDRA | OAKLAND, CA

OAKLAND WEDDINGS

MARY + NELSON | DUBLIN, CA

DUBLIN WEDDINGS

JACKIE + KENNY | SAN FRANCISCO, CA

SAN FRANCISCO WEDDINGS

JAMIE + JARED | MODESTO, CA

MODESTO WEDDINGS

AMY + CARY | SAN FRANCISCO,CA

SAN FRANCISCO WEDDINGS

AMY + CHRIS | PLEASANTON, CA

PLEASANTON WEDDINGS

MOWSY + MOWSA | ELK GROVE, CA

ELK GROVE WEDDINGS

JANUARY WEDDING TEASERS

Stephen — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:05:53 +0000

What better way to kick off 2010 than with more amazing love stories. Here are just a couple more wedding teasers from our January weddings. Delicious is how I like to describe these =)

M I C H E L L E + M I K E W E D D I N G | C U P E R T I N O , C A

T I F F A N Y + C O N R A D W E D D I N G | P L E A S A N T O N , C A