Kim + Matt | Wedding at The Kahala Hotel & Resort in Oahu, Hawaii

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Here are some of my favorite photos from Kim and Matt’s destination wedding at the Kahala Hotel in Hawaii! If you’ve been following me on Facebook and Instagram, you’d probably know that Kim has been a long time friend of mine since college. We both had ambitions to become lawyers and help change the world for the better. I ended becoming photographer instead, while Kim actually did continue on to law school and passed the bar. I’m so proud of you Kim! Over the years of knowing Kim, I’ve learned that family is one of the most important things to her, especially her parents. I’m so glad I got to witness and capture this love first hand with a few emotional exchanges between her and her parents during the wedding day. In addition to the beautiful backdrop and aloha spirit of Hawaii, what made this wedding so special were the people at the wedding- especially the bridesmaid and groomsmen. They definitely brought “hyphy” to the island of Oahu. Here are a few of my favorite photos from their wedding in Hawaii at the Kahala Resort.

Vender love:

Venue: The Kahala Hotel – Joseph Mauricio

Wedding Planners: Savvy Weddings – Jennifer Kahunahana

Hair and makeup: Leslie Fair

Florist: Evan Morita Florist Grand

Videographers: True Note Media – Christopher Santos

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The bridesmaids opening up their gift from the bride. Kahala Hotel Wedding Photographer in HawaiiKahala Hotel Destination Wedding Photography in Hawaii _0035Kahala Hotel Wedding Photographer in Hawaii

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Their expression. The way her hands are holding onto her dad tightly. The smile on her dad’s face. I love everything about these two photos from the father and daughter dance. Kahala Hotel Wedding Photographer in HawaiiKahala Hotel Wedding Photographer in Hawaii

Kim and her new father in law share a moment.Kahala Hotel Wedding Photographer in Hawaii

Hugs between best friends since childhood. Kahala Hotel Wedding Photographer in Hawaii

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The moment the parents realize that their little girl is now married. This must be such a great feeling for the parents. Kahala Hotel Wedding Photographer in Hawaii
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Sarah+Kyle | The Citizen Hotel Sacramento Wedding

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Sarah and Kyle had their Egyptian wedding reception at The Citizen Hotel in Sacramento. This was one day out of the three days in their wedding celebration. Sarah and Kyle had me document only their wedding reception since they’ve already had their ceremony and the other wedding was going to be in Egypt. Their reception at the Citizen Hotel was filled with their good friend and family as well as dances from belly dancers. These dancers really got the wedding guest hyped and entertained. Since there was no ceremony, there was just a lot of partying and dancing. It was pretty fun to photograph them. We also spent a part of the day exploring downtown Sacramento and at the Capitol park to make some portraits of Sarah and Kyle. Here are a few of my favorite frames from their wedding.

Vender love:

Day of Coordinator: Lisa Hibdon (Citizen Hotel)

Caterer: The Grange Restaurant (Citizen Hotel)

Cake & Bakery: Sweet Cakes by Rebecca http://www.sweetcakes.biz

Florist: Erin Rochelle DeYoung -Floral Artisan & Hopeless Romantic Scarlett & Grace scarlettandgrace.com

Hairdresser: Jennifer with Strands Hair Salon

Videographer: Michael Sato http://www.satostudios.com/photoblog/

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Lynn+Phil | Thomas Fogarty Winery Wedding | Santa Cruz Vineyards

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There’s so much to say about Lynn and Phil and their wedding at the Thomas Fogarty Winery, I’m not sure where to begin. I first met Lynn at her cousin’s wedding in Palo Alto back in 2011.  Actually, I didn’t get to met her because she was busy entertaining the guest during the cocktail hour with her erhu (I think ), a Chinese violin. It became immediately obvious how gifted both Lynn and Phil were when I met up with them for the engagement session in San Francisco. I learned that they are both on track to become physicians in the very near future. After hanging out with both of them for an entire day on their engagement session and at their wedding, I can honestly say that I feel a great sense of comfort knowing these two are our future healers. At their wedding, their special family dog named Kula was made the flower girl and it was one of the most adorable thing ever. You’ll see what I’m talking about as you scroll through the photos below. My heart melted each time Kula appeared in my frame. Another thing that stood out to me about this wedding was how crazy their group of friends can party. Most of them are from their medical school, so I’m assuming these are our future doctors  and they know how to have a good time!

Vender love:

Wedding ceremony and reception venue: Thomas Fogarty Winery

Wedding Planner: Monique Chao Norquist

Caterer: Mike Reinig for Continentalcaterer.com

Florist: Susan Groves, In Full Bloom

Videographer: Francis Basco, Motionscope Weddings

Wedding favors: cactuscollection.com

Here are a few of my favorite moments from Lynn and Phil’s wedding:
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All the photos of the guys getting ready were shot by Sam. Awesome job man!

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Old and young. A hand with lots of time and wisdom touching a hand  that’s just beginning a journey. Yeah, I’m sentimental like that. Thomas Forgarty Winery Wedding _ 0015Thomas Forgarty Winery Wedding _ 0016

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Karen+Dan | Aston Lakeland Village Beach & Resort | Lake Tahoe Wedding

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This is my first destination wedding in Lake Tahoe. What an incredible venue for an outdoor wedding. I love everything about this wedding. From the amazing couple, to the venue,to all the moments I was able to capture. I absolutely love it when I’m able to document weddings that are filled with great people and real love. There was so much love surrounding Karen and Dan from all their friends and family. Never mind the beautiful location and all the fancy details in a wedding; it’s the wonderful people you surround yourself with that makes for a great wedding day. I first met Karen and Dan at my office when they came in for a consultation. We ended up finishing three bottles of wine and hanging out. It’s always good times when I can enjoy wine with people who love it. Even more fun when it’s with great people. I knew right away after our initial meeting that I was going to have a great time shooting their wedding.  Here are few of my favorites from Karen and Dan’s wedding.

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Nina, one of the bride’s bridesmaid opening up her gift.

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A nice moment before the ceremony with the groom and his mom. Lake Tahoe Wedding PhotographerLake Tahoe Wedding PhotographerLake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

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Incredible backdrop of Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe Wedding PhotographerLake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

I think this photo below pretty much sums up who Dan truly is. A kid at heart.

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Dan’s dad was not able to make it to the wedding because he ended up in the hospital. Fortunately they were able to Face Time with him throughout the ceremony. Lake Tahoe Wedding PhotographerLake Tahoe Wedding PhotographerLake Tahoe Wedding PhotographerLake Tahoe Wedding Photographer

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Cheryl+Nick | The Ranch Golf Club Wedding Photographer in San Jose

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Cheryl first contacted me about her wedding at The Ranch Golf Club in San Jose over a year ago. Somewhere in our correspondence, I found out that for her birthday, Cheryl actually flew to the Philippines to help with the disaster relief cased by typhoon Haiyan. It warms my heart to know that kind people like Cheryl exist. I was so excited to be the photographer for Nick and Cheryl’s wedding because I really wanted to have the opportunity to create some special  images for Cheryl to really cherish from her wedding day. She deserves it and much more. The wedding was held at the Ranch Golf Club in San Jose. They basically surrounded themselves with really great friends who they love and love them back. One very special guest was their ring barer, Winston, the family dog. As you can tell from the photos, Winston is very much a special part of the family.

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Winston the family dog is joining in on their festivities. (No animals were actually given alcohol in the making of this wedding). Great job Sam.

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The groom excited about the gift he received from him bride.The Ranch Golf Club Wedding Photographer in San Jose

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The bridesmaid strategizing on how to withstand the rigors of wearing high heals all day. The Ranch Golf Club Wedding Photographer in San JoseThe Ranch Golf Club Wedding Photographer in San Jose

Cheryl taking in a deep nervous breath before the wedding ceremony. All the hard work and weeks of preparation comes down to this one day.
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Here comes the bride. The Ranch Golf Club Wedding Photographer in San JoseThe Ranch Golf Club Wedding Photographer in San JoseThe Ranch Golf Club Wedding Photographer in San Jose

The bridesmaids are going to kill me when they see this photo. They swarmed the appetizers at the first sight. They were starving. Can you tell?

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