Japanese Tea Gardens, Hayward
We had a blast at Christine and Jeremy’s wedding last Saturday. Their kids are hilarious, and awesome dancers–I must say. My wife still talks about the yummy cake. Hanging out with them is like hanging out with family. You instantly feel at home.
You might have noticed a little more feminine feel to my photos, and that’s because Emma has been taking on a stronger role in the post-processing. I like vibrant colors and pictures that deliver punch, while she likes a more muted, vintage palette.
Can you tell which ones are my style, and which ones are hers?
Venue: Hayward Japanese Tea Garden
Dinner Reception: Spin a Yarn in Fremont
Second shooter: The Amazing Shine Tuazon
I have a wedding this Saturday (Christine and Jeromy, can you hear the bells??) and then 3 back-to-back events with other photographers (and it pains me that I can’t share those photos with you guys, but more experience is always better).
So, I’ll be MIA…yet again…but I want to leave you with this photo.
Half empty, or half full? When it comes to beer, it’s always half empty.
Don’t worry, I NEVER drink at weddings. Hmm…unless I’m a guest!
I mentioned that we would be busy with personal engagements and with side projects. Rhoda’s wedding was one of our personal engagements. Emma was the MOH, our daughter Ella was the flower girl, and I served as babysitter for the night. I was asked to help second shoot this wedding (and would normally never pass up a chance to work with Ken–who also happens to be the photographer who I started assisting), but I was SO looking forward to being a guest for a change and getting to sit on the other end of the lens as I watched our two great friends get hitched—besides, as Emma reminded me, she needs me to assist HER with wrangling the little flower girl as she would be busy tending to the bride.
Just some snaps from the day:
Rehearsal:
Entourage:
My girl:
Reception:
Cake time:
More personal pics to come.
Now that I’ve made the transition from portrait/family photography (although this is still a beloved part of my business) to wedding photography, I’m starting to realize…I need to work out more! 10 hour days, on your feet (or, in my case, on my knees or sprawled on the floor trying to get “the shot!”) takes it out of you.
I need to take my doctor’s advice and develop a friendship with a treadmill, or maybe lift something heavier than my Canon or my two-year old. 
Hmm… I might even be tempted to try the Spin Class my wife talks about. The one that makes her come home all flustered and cranky. I’m just afraid that when I bring up the possibility of working out together, she’ll suggest…drumroll…ballroom dancing. Me scared.
