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Post Proposal, Pre-Wedding Fun

PT. 2 electric boogaloo, I guess we’re fully married now 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️ thank you to everyone who made the day as smooth and amazing as it was. so much love to everyone who traveled near and far to be there with us. 🥂💖🎉  
photo 📷 @sarahohphotography
video 📹 @junedayfilms 
coordinator 📋 @honeysunnyhtx 
hair 💇🏻‍♀️ @hair.w.kc.luu
makeup 💄 yea_that_grl
photobooth 🎞️ @jenuinephotobooth 
dj 🎶 @949studio  
late night ice cream 🍨 @scoopsontap 
boba 🧋 @kutekookofficial 
venue 🌃 @venueby3p 
lion dance 🦁 @qingweiusa
nails, florals, decor, signage, basically everything else but the kitchen sink by me 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

PT. 2 electric boogaloo, I guess we’re fully married now 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️ thank you to everyone who made the day as smooth and amazing as it was. so much love to everyone who traveled near and far to be there with us. 🥂💖🎉  
photo 📷 @sarahohphotography
video 📹 @junedayfilms 
coordinator 📋 @honeysunnyhtx 
hair 💇🏻‍♀️ @hair.w.kc.luu
makeup 💄 yea_that_grl
photobooth 🎞️ @jenuinephotobooth 
dj 🎶 @949studio  
late night ice cream 🍨 @scoopsontap 
boba 🧋 @kutekookofficial 
venue 🌃 @venueby3p 
lion dance 🦁 @qingweiusa
nails, florals, decor, signage, basically everything else but the kitchen sink by me 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️

Here’s to a hell of a year 🥂

✈️ Singapore
✈️ Malaysia
💍 3 Friends Weddings
🚗 SD Reunion & Surprises
🚋 Seattle Cousin Reunion
🎶 2 Concerts
💍 Our Wedding

at least a hundred orders of boba, even more nigiri, and a Google calendar that makes my head swim. So much love to our friends and family who have been there for us and helped us along the way, especially to those who were there for every debrief, logistic decision, and midnight yap sessions.

The year opened so many doors and I’m so grateful for the people who have been there to cheer me on, support, and love me. Also, many thanks to the couples who have trusted me with their special day! 2024 was filled with so much love, happiness, and joy. 💖

Here’s to a hell of a year 🥂

✈️ Singapore
✈️ Malaysia
💍 3 Friends Weddings
🚗 SD Reunion & Surprises
🚋 Seattle Cousin Reunion
🎶 2 Concerts
💍 Our Wedding

at least a hundred orders of boba, even more nigiri, and a Google calendar that makes my head swim. So much love to our friends and family who have been there for us and helped us along the way, especially to those who were there for every debrief, logistic decision, and midnight yap sessions.

The year opened so many doors and I’m so grateful for the people who have been there to cheer me on, support, and love me. Also, many thanks to the couples who have trusted me with their special day! 2024 was filled with so much love, happiness, and joy. 💖

Back to regularly scheduled programming 😎

K & M’s beach elopement was wild, fun, & and absolute blast to be a part of! Their friends and family dressed to the nines and were more than willing to climb up the rocks in heels and suits to witness their ceremony. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness and love.

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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #socalphotographer #weddingphotographer #orangecountywedding #westcoastphotographer #losangeleswedding #beachwedding #whitepointbeach

Back to regularly scheduled programming 😎

K & M’s beach elopement was wild, fun, & and absolute blast to be a part of! Their friends and family dressed to the nines and were more than willing to climb up the rocks in heels and suits to witness their ceremony. Wishing them a lifetime of happiness and love.

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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #socalphotographer #weddingphotographer #orangecountywedding #westcoastphotographer #losangeleswedding #beachwedding #whitepointbeach

I needed to update my LinkedIn photo and it coincidentally coincided with our 9 year anniversary. Can’t wait for another 90 years when we’re digital consciousness in the ether!

I needed to update my LinkedIn photo and it coincidentally coincided with our 9 year anniversary. Can’t wait for another 90 years when we’re digital consciousness in the ether!

Post Seattle blues got me melting in this heat 🔥☀️ Really enjoyed sub 80F days, but getting back to work mode. 🫡

Loved spending the day with T & V! Their tea ceremony was so sweet and full of love. Can you tell the groomsmen were having fun? 😂
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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #socalphotographer #weddingphotographer #orangecountywedding #westcoastphotographer #vietnameseteaceremony #vietnamesewedding #damhoi

Post Seattle blues got me melting in this heat 🔥☀️ Really enjoyed sub 80F days, but getting back to work mode. 🫡

Loved spending the day with T & V! Their tea ceremony was so sweet and full of love. Can you tell the groomsmen were having fun? 😂
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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #socalphotographer #weddingphotographer #orangecountywedding #westcoastphotographer #vietnameseteaceremony #vietnamesewedding #damhoi

This week has been pretty hot, but this couple was even hotter 😮‍💨

J & R’s civil ceremony was such a vibe. The dress, the shoes, the full suit in this heat wave?? Totally worth it. Old Orange County Courthouse has had a special place in my heart ever since we got hitched there last year. So happy to be back!
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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #oldorangecountycourthouse #OCwedding #SantaAna #socalphotographer #socalelopement #santanacourthouse

This week has been pretty hot, but this couple was even hotter 😮‍💨

J & R’s civil ceremony was such a vibe. The dress, the shoes, the full suit in this heat wave?? Totally worth it. Old Orange County Courthouse has had a special place in my heart ever since we got hitched there last year. So happy to be back!
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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #oldorangecountycourthouse #OCwedding #SantaAna #socalphotographer #socalelopement #santanacourthouse

Part 2 of this super fun elopement! Really missing the cooler weather in the middle of this heat 😅

Take me back to sub 75F weather, please and thank you 🥲
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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #newportbeach #crystalcove #lagunabeach #laguna #socalelopement

Part 2 of this super fun elopement! Really missing the cooler weather in the middle of this heat 😅

Take me back to sub 75F weather, please and thank you 🥲
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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #newportbeach #crystalcove #lagunabeach #laguna #socalelopement

Four years in the making 🥹 Been there from the very first day they met and I’m so honored to have been there the day these two love birds tied the knot.

This is just part one because we got so many amazing shots 😮‍💨
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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #newportbeach #crystalcove #lagunabeach #laguna #socalelopement

Four years in the making 🥹 Been there from the very first day they met and I’m so honored to have been there the day these two love birds tied the knot.

This is just part one because we got so many amazing shots 😮‍💨
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#californiaweddingphotographer #socalwedding #socalweddingphotographer #weddingphotographer #newportbeach #crystalcove #lagunabeach #laguna #socalelopement

I love any excuse to hang out with a cute dog 😭 Sweet session with @luna.the_doberman and her mom Daisy for her birthday! I had never been on this side of the HB park area and had so much fun with them walking around the gardens 🥰
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#orangecounty #doberman #pupofinstagram #dobermanofinstagram #california #dogphotography #photographer #dog #huntingtonbeach

I love any excuse to hang out with a cute dog 😭 Sweet session with @luna.the_doberman and her mom Daisy for her birthday! I had never been on this side of the HB park area and had so much fun with them walking around the gardens 🥰
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#orangecounty #doberman #pupofinstagram #dobermanofinstagram #california #dogphotography #photographer #dog #huntingtonbeach

Had an amazing time capturing this special moment! The bride set up this stunning picnic to ask her friends to be her bridesmaids. A beautiful celebration of sisterhood-so happy to be part of it and loved spending the afternoon with this group 🥰
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#bride #engagement #orangecounty #bridalparty #theknot #bridesmaids #weddinginspo #weddingplanning #california #weddingphotographer #crescentbaypointpark #lagunabeach #laguna

Had an amazing time capturing this special moment! The bride set up this stunning picnic to ask her friends to be her bridesmaids. A beautiful celebration of sisterhood-so happy to be part of it and loved spending the afternoon with this group 🥰
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#bride #engagement #orangecounty #bridalparty #theknot #bridesmaids #weddinginspo #weddingplanning #california #weddingphotographer #crescentbaypointpark #lagunabeach #laguna

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been back to San Diego! Umaiyal & Preston were so fun to hang out with for this shoot 🥰 I cannot wait for their nuptials next year.

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#bride #engagement #orangecounty #engagementphotos #theknot #engagementsession #weddinginspo #weddingplanning #california #weddingphotographer #sandiego #balboapark #balboaengagement

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been back to San Diego! Umaiyal & Preston were so fun to hang out with for this shoot 🥰 I cannot wait for their nuptials next year.

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#bride #engagement #orangecounty #engagementphotos #theknot #engagementsession #weddinginspo #weddingplanning #california #weddingphotographer #sandiego #balboapark #balboaengagement

Grateful for the opportunity to capture B & A’s love story through engagement photos. 💖

If you and your partner are looking to capture some special moments, feel free to reach out! 📸
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#bride #engagement #orangecounty #engagementphotos #theknot #engagementsession #weddinginspo #weddingplanning #california #weddingphotographer

Grateful for the opportunity to capture B & A’s love story through engagement photos. 💖

If you and your partner are looking to capture some special moments, feel free to reach out! 📸
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#bride #engagement #orangecounty #engagementphotos #theknot #engagementsession #weddinginspo #weddingplanning #california #weddingphotographer

Tryna make our mid 20’s the era where we take a lot of photos to have proof we looked young once ok

Tryna make our mid 20’s the era where we take a lot of photos to have proof we looked young once ok

Another trip around the sun, some highlights from this year ✨

1, Big Bear in January (desperately wishing for nice fall weather instead of this windy mess)
2, 3, Aquarium of the Pacific jelly fish (I love jelly fish)
4, Yosemite in August (very nice hikes 10/10 recommend)

Here’s to 2️⃣6️⃣ 🎂 maybe I’ll post more this year? (Probably not)

Another trip around the sun, some highlights from this year ✨

1, Big Bear in January (desperately wishing for nice fall weather instead of this windy mess)
2, 3, Aquarium of the Pacific jelly fish (I love jelly fish)
4, Yosemite in August (very nice hikes 10/10 recommend)

Here’s to 2️⃣6️⃣ 🎂 maybe I’ll post more this year? (Probably not)

when a person with a camera meets a person with beautiful products, magic happens 🤔

rather I hope it’s magic 🤪 Always a pleasure to capture @bymikandsu ‘s handcrafted products, check her out if you can 💅

when a person with a camera meets a person with beautiful products, magic happens 🤔

rather I hope it’s magic 🤪 Always a pleasure to capture @bymikandsu ‘s handcrafted products, check her out if you can 💅

Pt 1.25 💅

Still on cloud nine from our engagement shoot 🥰 We had such an amazing time with @juneday.films and @sarahohphotography

Literally won’t stop posting about these things until our big day next year AHA

Pt 1.25 💅

Still on cloud nine from our engagement shoot 🥰 We had such an amazing time with @juneday.films and @sarahohphotography

Literally won’t stop posting about these things until our big day next year AHA

Part 1 coming in hot 🥵

Nothing like getting legally married a year and a half earlier than our official wedding so we can get our passports sorted 🥴 Thank you SO much to our photographer @katherynheckmullerphotography for the last minute availability. Sorry Colbert for leaving for a week on a 6am flight less than 24 hours after this. 😶

Thank you for our close friends who all raced over in order to make it to our civil ceremony! And finally, thank you Trader Joe’s for always coming in clutch for flowers 💅

Part 1.5 and Part 2 loading ….

Part 1 coming in hot 🥵

Nothing like getting legally married a year and a half earlier than our official wedding so we can get our passports sorted 🥴 Thank you SO much to our photographer @katherynheckmullerphotography for the last minute availability. Sorry Colbert for leaving for a week on a 6am flight less than 24 hours after this. 😶

Thank you for our close friends who all raced over in order to make it to our civil ceremony! And finally, thank you Trader Joe’s for always coming in clutch for flowers 💅

Part 1.5 and Part 2 loading ….

Nothing comes close to the Golden Coast. - Katy Perry 🌊☀️🏝️

Very impromptu 36 hour road trip to SF and Big Sur for the first time

Nothing comes close to the Golden Coast. - Katy Perry 🌊☀️🏝️

Very impromptu 36 hour road trip to SF and Big Sur for the first time

Here’s to 2️⃣5️⃣🎊

A day late, but oh well. A weird year in an even weirder time?¿ here are some more pictures from Hawaii

Here’s to 2️⃣5️⃣🎊

A day late, but oh well. A weird year in an even weirder time?¿ here are some more pictures from Hawaii

a surreal meal 🍽

such an incredible dinner on an incredible island, till next time @nylosmaui !

a surreal meal 🍽

such an incredible dinner on an incredible island, till next time @nylosmaui !

views from the summit 🏔🌌

was it worth freezing my fingers off? yes

views from the summit 🏔🌌

was it worth freezing my fingers off? yes

I guess I shoot apparel now too 🤪 Had a great lil afternoon out of the house to shoot @reflectiontattoo ‘s new jacket. DM them to purchase 👀

I guess I shoot apparel now too 🤪 Had a great lil afternoon out of the house to shoot @reflectiontattoo ‘s new jacket. DM them to purchase 👀

Hello ✨ haven’t posted in a while so here’s a little hand + candy practice. @lolliesbymikandsu ‘s candies are AMAZING, 10000/10 recommend.

I got the sugar free A Great Pairing, You’re So Golden, & a couple solo lollis. I also ordered their Lunar New Year packs & am so excited for them! 🧧🏮

Hello ✨ haven’t posted in a while so here’s a little hand + candy practice. @lolliesbymikandsu ‘s candies are AMAZING, 10000/10 recommend.

I got the sugar free A Great Pairing, You’re So Golden, & a couple solo lollis. I also ordered their Lunar New Year packs & am so excited for them! 🧧🏮

Hello! I wanted to share my racist experiences I’ve had living in FV. I was born here and lived in numerous cities, including FV at different points in my life so I understand what a wonderful city this can be.

However, once I moved to Valley Park right off of Euclid, things became pretty bad. My household is Asian and we rented a townhome in front of a larger piece of communal grass in this apartment complex. This POC family with twin boys that are probably less than 10 years old but older than 6/7 moved in a couple months after us.

The kids began to hit our door with toys/balls, body slam into it because they considered our porch to be an end post for their games like tag. I’ve spoken to the parents & children multiple times to stop hitting our door. The mom was apologetic at first but then she began to demand proof and mock me. The kids also began to laugh it off and escalate to throwing things at our window.

Last Christmas they decided to leave a racist note on our doorstep. I was already talking to our management team about their behavior and this really set me off. I went straight to the office but was told management can’t do anything unless we have concrete, I’m talking video with clear faces and evidence, but that since it’s minors they cannot do anything.

Whatever, I think, they’re bound to not have their lease renewed. These kids will trash the place and the mom doesn’t watch them at all. They carve into the trees, rip up the plants, set up furniture outside over night. Not the best tenants.

Then right after covid started, they hit our doors again and I ask the mom to stop letting them do this. She started yelling at me and charged towards me to the point her husband physically held her back by her arms. Since then, her kids have vocally said to other adults “Chinese people eat dogs” and I’ve yet to hear any adult in this complex try to teach them why this is wrong.

She continued to mock me when I simply walked past her and management told me to just ignore it and to inform them if things escalate.

Instead, we moved out and paid extra fees to get out of our lease. If you're thinking of renting at Valley Park don’t.

Hello! I wanted to share my racist experiences I’ve had living in FV. I was born here and lived in numerous cities, including FV at different points in my life so I understand what a wonderful city this can be.

However, once I moved to Valley Park right off of Euclid, things became pretty bad. My household is Asian and we rented a townhome in front of a larger piece of communal grass in this apartment complex. This POC family with twin boys that are probably less than 10 years old but older than 6/7 moved in a couple months after us.

The kids began to hit our door with toys/balls, body slam into it because they considered our porch to be an end post for their games like tag. I’ve spoken to the parents & children multiple times to stop hitting our door. The mom was apologetic at first but then she began to demand proof and mock me. The kids also began to laugh it off and escalate to throwing things at our window.

Last Christmas they decided to leave a racist note on our doorstep. I was already talking to our management team about their behavior and this really set me off. I went straight to the office but was told management can’t do anything unless we have concrete, I’m talking video with clear faces and evidence, but that since it’s minors they cannot do anything.

Whatever, I think, they’re bound to not have their lease renewed. These kids will trash the place and the mom doesn’t watch them at all. They carve into the trees, rip up the plants, set up furniture outside over night. Not the best tenants.

Then right after covid started, they hit our doors again and I ask the mom to stop letting them do this. She started yelling at me and charged towards me to the point her husband physically held her back by her arms. Since then, her kids have vocally said to other adults “Chinese people eat dogs” and I’ve yet to hear any adult in this complex try to teach them why this is wrong.

She continued to mock me when I simply walked past her and management told me to just ignore it and to inform them if things escalate.

Instead, we moved out and paid extra fees to get out of our lease. If you're thinking of renting at Valley Park don’t.

@drjart Color Correcting Treatment 🤤 Happy #TextureTuesday! 🍃

@drjart Color Correcting Treatment 🤤 Happy #TextureTuesday! 🍃

@DrJart coming in with that Cica Rescue Kit 🙏🏼🍃⁣
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Copped this during the @Sephora VIB sale; so far one of my favorite kits this year.

@DrJart coming in with that Cica Rescue Kit 🙏🏼🍃⁣
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Copped this during the @Sephora VIB sale; so far one of my favorite kits this year.

Another @Korres.Skincare shot ✨⁣
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Happy Monday! I picked this Complete Complexion Kit in the @Sephora VIB sale. I am absolutely in LOVE with their rose line & I have been religiously using their Wild Rose Brightening Sleeping Facial. These are the perfect compliments to the sleeping facial & totally worth the $45 price tag. 🌹🥀⁣
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I used the Pomegranate AHAs and Enzyme Resurfacing Mask yesterday; I was able to keep it on for 5 minutes as my skin is not sensitive to AHAs. I had some minor scaring appearing & after the resurfacing mask they disappeared! Excited to try this a couple more times to see the full effects 🥰💃🏻

Another @Korres.Skincare shot ✨⁣
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Happy Monday! I picked this Complete Complexion Kit in the @Sephora VIB sale. I am absolutely in LOVE with their rose line & I have been religiously using their Wild Rose Brightening Sleeping Facial. These are the perfect compliments to the sleeping facial & totally worth the $45 price tag. 🌹🥀⁣
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I used the Pomegranate AHAs and Enzyme Resurfacing Mask yesterday; I was able to keep it on for 5 minutes as my skin is not sensitive to AHAs. I had some minor scaring appearing & after the resurfacing mask they disappeared! Excited to try this a couple more times to see the full effects 🥰💃🏻

Happy Fri-yay!⁣
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@PixiBeauty trio to bless your feed ✨⁣
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I’ve been using Glow Tonic the last two weeks & I'm officially a convert 😍

Happy Fri-yay!⁣
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@PixiBeauty trio to bless your feed ✨⁣
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I’ve been using Glow Tonic the last two weeks & I'm officially a convert 😍

Happy Monday! I love @amika ‘s packaging; they make me feel some type of way 😍✨

Happy Monday! I love @amika ‘s packaging; they make me feel some type of way 😍✨

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