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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

we've changed... new kids on the blog

as awesome as it would be if i could permanently have glowing starburst fingertips and plastic-perfect skin, that is not what i've changed (yet) :)

i never thought i would say this, but this will be our final post...
on this blogspot blog.
it might sound crazy, but it ain't no lie, baby. bye, bye, bye.

FEAR NOT!
thanks to my better judgement i still look the same, and thanks to my brother from another mother, ross, and his ass-kicking team at flosites, we have a shiny NEW BLOG at
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surf on over there and check out papa's new shoes.

one final note before we make like a tree and get outta here...
if you're reading this you better bring it in for a big virtual hug from our whole ohana. we can't thank you enough for supporting us 3 years running now. like mama, you are appreciated.
hope to see you on our new blog!

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Wednesday, March 3, 2010

the standard los angeles wedding - awesome

what's better than a fashion shoot?
a wedding with a bride and groom that look like models.
chris was looking sharp and traci looked simply stunning for their wedding at brunswick studio in los angeles.
traci and her beautiful bridesmaids had super sweet button bouquets. traci added sleek black stuart weitzman's and topped off her look with an awesome feather piece, with a big white button, for her hair. all the guys tied in perfectly with their button boutonnières.
the standard hotel in downtown l.a. was the perfect swanky place for everyone to get ready. very cool hotel. we would have taken more shots at the standard but they don't allow photos there. security was on us like white on a wedding dress. while waiting for everyone to put on their finishing touches i was told that one of chris' groomsmen is currently living in hawaii. that's all it took for us to start talking about the best places for ono food on oahu. rainbow drive-in plate lunch, pancakes with macadamia nut sauce at boots and kimos, stortos sandwiches, kua aina burger, the north shore shrimp trucks, hot malasadas at leonard's bakery, huli huli chicken, and shave ice at tropical rush. stopping now. i'm getting hungry again.
once everyone was ready we hit the streets of l.a. for some awesome urbanity, then we were off to the brunswick studio for chris and traci's intimate wedding and reception. the decor was kitchy cool. the ceremony backdrop was by flowers on mars. traci did an amazing job making the centerpieces and she put a a paper fish or lamb on every place setting to let the caterers at just chic events know what the guest chose for dinner. some of the lambs got into the wine and ended up in some interesting places. see below.
thanks to chris austin for having me come out on this amazing wedding. his lovely wife erinn sat this one out at home on prego break. glad i could help. congrats you two!

i LOVE when brides and grooms do their "first look" before the ceremony. we always get great emotions to capture and the couple gets a few minutes to enjoy each other alone on their wedding day. win win ftw!

check traci, kickin some serious sass.

we need to hear what you think about this shot (number 19). kim and i have a tiny difference of opinion.

good thing this old service elevator didn't have a smoke detector. chris and traci were en fuego.

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Monday, March 1, 2010

nobody can be uncheered with a balloon

coming soon...
chris and traci's wedding at brunswick studio in los angeles. don't fly away!

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Friday, February 26, 2010

make-a-wish... come true

back in december i volunteered to shoot a christmas party for the make-a-wish foundation in san diego. i was so inspired by the wish kids that i immediately offered my services to make-a-wish for some upcoming events where they might be able to use my abilities. i was thrilled to get a call back less than a week later with a request to help with a wish.
this wish was for brandy.
brandy was born with a congenital heart defect and has seen a lifetime of medical challenges by the age of 15, but still has a smile brighter than the las vegas strip. her wish was to celebrate (a little early) her 16th birthday with all of her friends and family, a la my super sweet 16, at the fabulous hotel del coronado. lindsay (brandy's wish coordinator) said that at the heart of brandy's wish, she wanted to have the time of her life, thank her family and friends for being so supportive, and feel pampered. all three of those things were achieved. this party was incredible!
kim and i were just two small niblets on this huge event corn cob. along with brandy and her family, we send out a massive mahalo to everyone that helped make brandy's wish come true. i hope i got everyone here:
wish fulfilling angels - make-a-wish
venue - hotel del coronado
hair and makeup - marinello schools of beauty
brandy's dress - betsey johnson
planning/coordination - the bridal bar
dj / izzy - wayne foster entertainment
videographer - eagle lion video
lounge rentals - kool party rentals
layout/design - wedding elegance by nahid
floral/decor - embellishments floral & event design studio
candy station - candee by sandee
invitations - dolldine designs
linens/lighting - indulge contemporary catering
floral/lighting - crown weddings
floral/decor - hartworks floral designs
photography - ohana photographers (hey, that's us!)
if i missed anyone that helped, please let me know. i don't want to leave anyone out. thanks everyone!
happy super sweet 16 brandy... and many more!