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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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47 comments:

Jacob Bergmeier / NoDo Photography said...

That's one of the coolest weddings I have seen! I love the button idea, the colors and the color combinations. Beautiful job.

erica said...

oh man that's a cool wedding. This one is a bookmarker for dope details!!

p.s. you guys rock.

Onada Photography said...

I love every single detail from this wedding - it's beautiful!

Mike Wise said...

Love the colors in these. I am a fan of #19.
I was laughing because I just saw the "Cupcake in a Jar" on the Food Network the other day. That was cool to see them being used in a wedding like that.
Awesome job once again guys! :) Mike

chris & Jen & the Stew Crew said...

Dave this wedding is so cool!! I love all the detail shots. The buttons and style of this wedding is so unique and the venue and couple is amazing!!! Once again this is why Ohana Photographers is so well known. Great job my friends. See you in a few days!!!

tracey said...

LOVE this..wow.. you guys always WOW me. :)

Lianne said...

Holy crap fire! These are incredible! I adore the whole feel of these! That bride and groom certainly has style!

Rachael Earl said...

What a cool cool wedding, and I really want a big foot like that for my house.

Ayumi said...

What a great wedding to shoot! Love the buttons!! And you totally made me have to stop and daydream about the garlic shrimp and plate lunch for a bit. There's also an amazing taro burger that I had once in Waianae on an organic farm. Can't remember the name but it was aaaammaaazing.

Tina said...

Always so fashiony and hot! Love that button bouquet, and her hair piece is to die for! That first shot and the shot with the balloons is awesome!

Pam said...

How do you always make people look so fabulous. These are amazing!

Sarah said...

Wow, just wow. I love your style and the way you capture people just wows me. I adore her dress and that bouquet of buttons is so unique!

Peggy said...

I adore the bride in front of that graffiti wall! CANVAS!!!

Lisa said...

Ohana as always inspiring! Tracy is absolutely gorgeous! I also love her button accents!

maria lang said...

i was waiting to see the rest of these! so amazing! each and every one! thanks for sharing!

Kelli Bramble said...

You guys rock. Love the button bouquet...and I like #19! :)

miss.t said...

David, thank you so much for the AMAZING photos!!!! It was such a nice surprise to see our wedding on your blog! Chris and I are so lucky that you were able to fill in for Erinn while she is on her pregnancy leave. Thank you so much. It was so nice to work with you. :)

Allison said...

O EM GEE I am in awe. IN awe! Do you hear me! I'm yelling it out loud at the computer screen!!! I heart this wedding and your style. So gorgeous!

Samaria said...

Ahhh, gorgeous! And the photo that had two different opinions is super interesting and different, i love!

Josh said...

Shot 19 is awesome.

The details of this wedding are so freakin' killer!!!

See you in Vegas soon!

Erinn Austin said...

Thanks for helping Chris out on this one, and this coming weekend!!! It is nice to have an AH-MAZING photographer like you fill in for me... you are the best!

Emily A. said...

Wow, these pictures are beyond AMAZING!!! I was actually honored to be a part of Traci's Bridal party and partake in the festivities. These pictures captured every little detail that the couple put their blood, sweat and tears in to make this day so special. The day was perfect and you guys truly captured all the beautiful elements for Traci and Chris! Thanks for sharing these pictures...shedding tear right about now (tears of joy, of course)! Keep on snapping away...am a fan!

Maya Laurent said...

In loooove with the shot of her in the bathroom getting ready. Hope to run into you guys in Vegas!

Cory said...

I am blown away! From the hot couple, the incredible details and of course the awesomeness that is your pictures. I love it.
P.S I'm loving #19

Chelo said...

I am in love with the color scheme. Really gorgeous work!! And that fixture in the bathroom- woah!

Angel said...

Seriously!?!? I adore everything about this wedding! These two have style fo sho! The shot of the bride at the table melts my heart, that look says it all. Great capture!

*Lissa* said...

Wow! What incredibly unique details!

Love the feel of your shots!

Zak said...

Great wedding guys!

Sylvia Borgo Photography said...

Guys!!! What amazing images. I love all of your sessions, of course, but this one feels different for some reason. I can't place my finger on it, but I just love the sharp contrast in colors and the dark backgrounds chosen for the images. Really, really fantastic.

Mel Watson said...

Incredible wedding guys!!!! I love the style and all the details. Hello cupcake in a jar... where have you been all my life? You guys outdid yourselves on this one!

Virginia Vo said...

I love everything about this wedding but especially the color scheme! The couple is totally cool and the photography is always awesome! btw I'm digging # 19. It's really abtract and hip - only you guys can pull that off! :)

Christopher said...

Have I told you that when I grow up, I want to be just like you?

mittens said...

oh my..... this is a GORGEOUSSSSSSS wedding with GORGEOUSSSSSSS - repeat GORGEOUSSSSSSSS - pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

well the location of the getting ready shots couldn't be any better. So vivid and beautiful!

Embrace Life said...

Awesome wedding and great job capturing it! That couple has great style, and good sense choosing you to shoot it.

Brittany said...

I am in love!

cassandra-m said...

love all the vibrant colors...such a happy mood it sets. The photos are flawless...as always. ps...great cake too. :))

melissa oholendt said...

Gor-or-or-or-ORGEOUS. I love how quirky and fabulous they are! Their details are fab!

Kelly said...

Does this bride know how to work your camera or what? Too hot!

Alice Hu said...

this belongs in a fashion magazine. what a stylish couple!

Afolabi - Fotos by Fola said...

Wow this is really nice. love the shots by the elevator! Just awesome

ayesha said...

OOo i love the feel of this one. That yellow and black makes me smile. You guys rocked this one as always.

Daisha said...

Such seriously awesome photography... and gorgeous subjects to boot!

denise karis said...

you and your clients have so much style!

Laurie said...

Wonderful captures. Sure to cherish!

brittney pecore said...

Your details really make it all stand out. and its true that it doesnt take a great location, just a great photographer. great job!

Eddie Bojorquez (Studio 512) said...

You guys rock and make me wanna blog.