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Hey! Chuck and Emily had my photo booth at their wedding... it was awesome :)


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gabi espaldon says:

The Adi & Todd series...nicely done!

(07.29.11 @ 12:03 AM)
Katie Lynn says:

Soooo cute! What a great family! These are memories to last a lifetime!!

(08.04.11 @ 12:14 AM)
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July 8, 2011

JV and Char'lee's had one of those weddings that just made my heart so happy.... everything about it was so cheerful and full of, well... goodness. There were lots of high fives, laughing, happy tears, and hugs... and AWESOME dancing music :) Here are some of my favorites from the day... thanks for looking! 

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Char'lee's Louboutins were classy, understated, and elegant... just like her :)

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Getting into a wedding dress can be quite complicated sometimes, but Char'lee had some great help.

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Char'lee! You're beauuuuuutiful!

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Smiles were everywhere you looked during the ceremony :)

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Married!!!

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One of my favorites of the day... I love these kinds of moments :)

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Their first dance was so sweet :)

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Beautiful light anyone? Yes, please! 

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I love the way Char'lee is looking at JV here...

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One of my favorite bouquet photos ever! She was SO excited!!! (And she had the cutest hair and shoes on the planet.)

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Details! Everything was so summery and fun... I especially LOVED the tent :)

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You know you want to see more... CLICK HERE for their slideshow.

Wedding Recipe!
Photography: Me + Nancy Orozco
Videography: R+R 
DJ: Leo (friend)
Makeup: Kelly (MOH)
Hair: Christina Gonzales from Underground Salon, Long Beach
Officiant: Loreen Saldana of Eclectic Vows (awesome!)
Cake and catering: Colette's Catering
Coordinator: Kristen of Colette's Events
First Dance song: Everything by Mary J. Blige

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JV says:

THESE LOOK GREAT!!! YOU ARE AMAZING AND WE LOVE YOU.

(07.08.11 @ 05:54 PM)
Char'lee Stewart-Zenarosa says:

AMANDA you are seriously THE best!!!! I absolutely LOOOOOVVEEE your work and I LOOOVEEE the pics from our wedding! Thank you soo much! I can't wait to order prints!

(07.08.11 @ 06:08 PM)
Blair Van Bussel says:

Soooo beautiful Amanda!!! :)

(07.08.11 @ 06:12 PM)
Amanda says:

The entire album is excellent, Amanda! You are truly talented! Love every picture- especially since it is my cousin in each picture :-)

(07.08.11 @ 10:54 PM)
YeeYee says:

The pictures were just BEAUTIFUL! Amanda, you captured the joy, love and happiness of Char'lee and JV's special day.

(07.09.11 @ 10:16 AM)
Steph L. says:

AMAZING pictures! Thanks for showing just how beautiful the ceremony and everyone was that day. If anyone I know is looking for a photographer, I'll be sure to mention you and your blog.

(07.10.11 @ 01:42 PM)
Andrew says:

incredible pictures for an incredible day!

(07.10.11 @ 01:44 PM)
Valerie Villanueva says:

Amanda you did such a AMAZING job with Char amd JV's wedding pictures!! You definitely captured the special moments! Beautiful pictures I love them all.

(07.10.11 @ 01:47 PM)
Kelly mcentee says:

Amanda- Your work is stunning. Your photographs captured J.V. and Char'lee in their truest light.

(07.10.11 @ 02:13 PM)
Jeanne Lee says:

Beautiful pictures, with many nice touches and special moments captured. I always say a female
photographer captures those moments that are not always the expected formal photos. Many great
pictures.

(07.10.11 @ 05:32 PM)
Melinda Pon says:

These photos are spectacular!!!!!!!!!! They are creative and artistic, great quality, superb but most of all, they capture our favorite newlyweds, YOU!, in your memorable moments -- especially with your dear family and friends and EACH OTHER!.. Your photographers are fantastic!

(07.10.11 @ 06:12 PM)
Phil Pon says:

Ditto!! Char'lee and JV - you are beautiful inside and out!

(07.10.11 @ 06:14 PM)
Jennifer Poortinga says:

These pictures are beautiful! We didn't get to attend the wedding, but these photos really captured the beauty of the day and couple!

(07.10.11 @ 06:58 PM)
Norman Lim says:

Great photos Amanda! Fantastic job capturing the emotions of the day.

(07.11.11 @ 01:32 AM)
Judy Pon says:

Fantastic shots! All the pictures looked great! The pictures captured the special moments.

(07.11.11 @ 02:57 AM)
Erika says:

These look amazing! Love the lighting, the color tones, and how you captured all the details so beautifully. I already recommended you as a photographer for my friend's upcoming wedding!

(07.11.11 @ 10:43 AM)
Scott says:

Its always fun remembering an amazing event by looking at the pictures again. Great job capturing every special moment, the pictures are fantastic!

(07.11.11 @ 11:38 AM)
Scott says:

Its always fun remembering an amazing event by looking at the pictures again. Great job capturing every special moment, the pictures are fantastic!

(07.11.11 @ 11:39 AM)
Danielle says:

Love these photos!!! Great job capturing a beautiful day!

(07.11.11 @ 01:05 PM)
Kevin says:

Wow, powerful photos!!! Great variety of shots and the lighting is perfect in each one!

(07.11.11 @ 02:01 PM)
JonS. says:

Daddy's Little Girl, all grown Up!!!!!

(07.11.11 @ 04:17 PM)
JonS says:

Daddy's Little Girl, all grown Up!!!!!

(07.11.11 @ 04:29 PM)
Jon says:

Her mother's "Pumpkin Princess"

(07.11.11 @ 04:32 PM)
Erica Gomez says:

Take my breath away... you've captured the very essence of that day. You rock Amanda...

(07.12.11 @ 12:26 AM)
Tina Lee says:

Your pictures are way too cute!! :)

(07.18.11 @ 10:00 PM)
Colette Coffman says:

Beautiful Amanda, beautiful couple, great lighting, so glad we could work with you on this wedding! Love to showcare your work.

(07.20.11 @ 06:31 AM)
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July 6, 2011

They did it! They're married! And their wedding was easily one of my most gorgeous, colorful, fun, and laid back weddings of the year! I heart them :)

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The Hotel Maya is one of my all time favorite wedding venues... just look at all the color everywhere!

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All those little buttons on the back of wedding dresses make for lots of photo ops :)

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Her shoes were so fun and sassy!

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First look!

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Look at all these beautiful people!

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This has to be one of my favorite walls ever! I accidentally found it behind the pool house... Chuck and Emily must have thought I was nuts taking them back there when I first mentioned it :)

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Chuck is a master shoe-lacer :)

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Their first dance song was a blast from the past for me... to give it a listen click their slideshow at the bottom of this post.

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Haha, this makes me laugh...

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And look! I made a detail collage... I couldn't resist. All their details and colors were so gorgeous! Just look at that cake... it's definitely one of my all time favorites! 

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Want to see more? Just CLICK HERE to view their slideshow.

Wedding recipe:

Photography: Me and my 2nd shooter extraordinaire Melissa Munding
Videography: Peter Chang www.studio205films.com (HE IS AWESOME!)
Cake: Rossmoor Pastries www.rossmoorpastries.com
Hair and Makeup: Karen Lee www.makeupbykarenlee.com
DJ: Kepner Ceballos www.djsurreal.com
Florist: City of Commerce Flowers www.commerceflowers.com
Officiant: Fr. Mike Gleeson
Site coordinator: Karen Young
First dance song: Walking After You by the Foo Fighters
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Melissa Munding says:

I like that extraordinaire has been added to my title. Feel free to keep that up ; )
Gorgeous work as always! Love Love Love the shoe & bouquet shots on the green shutters. Perfect!

(07.06.11 @ 09:41 PM)
Karen Lee says:

Amanda, your work is amazing!! Great working with you.. Keep up the great work =)

(07.07.11 @ 09:18 AM)
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June 30, 2011

Rob and Lauren love the movie Up. And I love them :)

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Isn't this idea just so fun? It makes my heart happy :)

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This one became one of my favorites of the day as soon as I made it black and white...

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Perfect light...

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Lauren... you're SO gorgeous!!!

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Quick location/outfit/theme change!

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And that's all for now! Thanks for looking at my photos!

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Betty says:

Amanda! Where do you find these couples that can make the cutest expressions in a photo! I adore the 5th photo where rob is giving lauren this "what you up to?" look :)

(07.02.11 @ 11:21 AM)
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June 30, 2011

Yay, Jeni and Clint are married! 

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I loved her sparkly shoes :)

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And I love laughing...

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Handsome boys...

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Awe, don't they look happy?! The way Jeni is looking at Clint here is priceless :)

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This window light loves Jeni...

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I know, I know, I've done a shot like this before, but I just love it! 

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Party time!

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First dance!

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Jeni was all smiles, all night :)

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This photo makes me happy because it combines two of my favorite things: group hugs and dancing :)

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Want to see more photos? CLICK HERE to see their slideshow :)

Wedding Recipe: 
Coming soon.... 

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Tara says:

Amanda- you did an AMAZING job of documenting the day! The photos are gorgeous and you are crazy talented!!! :)

(06.30.11 @ 05:27 PM)
Jeffrey Friend says:

I agree, these are amazing! Which camera and lens(es) did you use for these shots???

(07.06.11 @ 11:47 PM)
Pam says:

Amanda - I just looked through these again and I am in tears...again! Fantastic pictures, can't wait to see more!!
Of course I think Jeni is the most beautiful bride in the world and that groom, not too bad either!!

(07.08.11 @ 11:12 AM)
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