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Monthly Archives: April 2009

THE PRE-3-0

04.30.09 – 3:49 pm

I must say, it feels great to finally catch up on blogging some wonderful sessions that all started back when I visited the East Coast, in early April. With everything caught up, I can finally blog some “me time”, since it seems like an eternity, since I’ve talked about my personal life. I can’t believe that in just 1 more day, I’m entering a new plateau in my life, “The Big 3-0!”. I’ll be spending my last few hours in my 20’s with Helen, reflecting on my life, dreaming and planning the next steps to this wonderful thing that we call our lives.

I must say, that when turning 20, it didn’t have the same effect as turing 30. Maybe because as life tells it’s story, it’s supposed to be a time where we grown up and be adults. Yeah right! Not me! I’ve always been young at heart and I don’t think that will ever change. I still dig video games, comic books, wearing “Chucks” when I can, staying up late! and eating the occasional rocket popsicle (that’s the red, white and blue ones). With that being said, I’ll have more on my birthday tomorrow. Let the count down begin!

Helen took some photos of me on my last day of being in my 20’s, thanks babe!

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GEOFF & RENA : WEDDING AT THE STAGECOACH INN MUSEUM

04.29.09 – 10:24 am

Last weekend, I joined Araxi for a wedding at one of the most interesting and beautiful locations I’ve shot at in awhile. Geoff & Rena were married at The Stagecoach Inn Museum in Ventura. There were so many great textures and outdoor sceneries there, that you really couldn’t go wrong. The only thing we did hear about this place, was that it was haunted. Maybe that’s just something they tell all the visitors to get us scared. Geoff & Rena had a small intimate wedding with just 80 or so of their closest friends and family and the weather that day couldn’t have been any more perfect. Here are some of my favorites from their day and be sure to checkout Araxi’s blog for more photos!

venue: The Stagecoach Inn Museum, Ventura, CA

the stagecoach inn museum wedding photography Rena was so excited day!
This is Geoff’s daughter being such a great little helper.
There were so many old museum relics in each room.

Showing off a special necklace they gave her at their ceremony.
Rena’s dad was just as excited as Rena was.
the stagecoach inn museum wedding photography
The look they gave each other was priceless.

There was just amazing light that day!

This is my tribute to daughters dancing with their fathers.

A DAY WITH THE GARDNER’S

04.28.09 – 11:31 am

Last week, I finally was able to see my good friends Steve and Kay and their baby Raffaella. Kay and I go waaaay back. When I say waaaay back, I mean elementary school. I can’t recall what grade, maybe it was 1st grade? Anyhow, it’s always a joy to see them. Raffaella is getting bigger everytime I see her. On this particular day, it was a scorcher outside to say the least. The last time we photographed Kay’s maternity session, it was 100+ degrees outside and of course, we were blessed again with insanely hot weather! Little Raffaella must be used to this by now. Here are just a few photos from my day with the Gardner’s.

Little Raffaella only cared about touching stuff.
The peacefulness of a baby sleeping.
After being fed and taking a nap, Raffaella was ready to go!

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ROBERT & DENISE : WEDDING AT THE HOTEL LAGUNA

04.27.09 – 11:00 am

Last weekend, I joined Aaron Dieppa for a wedding at The Hotel Laguna down in Laguna Beach. I can’t say that there’s anything more perfect, than having a wedding down by the beach. Robert & Denise had just their closest friends and family at their wedding and watched them dance their first dance, as the sunset. Robert & Denise, congratulations to you both again and be sure to checkout Aaron’s site for more photos!

venue: The Hotel Laguna, Laguna Beach, CA

The Hotel Laguna Wedding Photography

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LEATHER CRAFTSMEN : JAPANESE BOOK CLOTH ALBUM

04.23.09 – 12:43 pm

There’s nothing I enjoy more than the smell of fresh new albums in the morning! I always feel like a kid on Christmas when the Leather Craftsmen delivery man shows up at my door. I couldn’t be more happy with this new album for Matt & Sarah that LC delivered to me. They always do awesome work and that’s why they are my album company of choice!

Matt & Sarah needed a guest signing album for their wedding coming up in May and they wanted something different, other than the traditional leather albums. So I suggested LC’s Japanese Book Cloth and Leather. It so happens that Matt & Sarah are using Sage Green in their wedding, so they wanted that color for their album as well. I also want to add that it’s a great idea to have a high quality album for your guests to sign, so that it will last for years to come.

Checkout the “bk” studio logo discreetly placed inside the album.

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JAMES & CHING : A HARVARD ENGAGEMENT

04.21.09 – 11:42 am

If there was one city that I had a choice to live in and where cold isn’t a factor, my first pick would be Boston. There is just something about the city that draws you in. Maybe it’s from the charming neighborhoods or that everyone there is so nice or maybe because they have public transportation and for most, they just walk. Whatever the case may be, for James & Ching, this is the place where James proposed to Ching, well, Harvard to be exact. These two live at Harvard, but are having their wedding in LA this summer, which I can’t wait for! I met James & Ching over Skype, which was the only way we could have all chatted face to face. Thank goodness for technology! During the session at Harvard, we had a great time learning about the campus and more importantly, walking the steps they walked, the places they studied at and ate at, which made this session even more special! James & Ching, thank you for being such great tour guides on our trip to Harvard and for treating us to some outstanding Afghanistan food!

Biking or riding the “T” is the only way to go!
boston harvard engagement photography These are the gates to enter Harvard.

boston harvard engagement photography

boston harvard engagement photography Inside Harvards beautiful library.

boston harvard engagement photography No photos were allowed, but we were quiet.

boston harvard engagement photography This was the basement level to the library.

boston harvard engagement photography

This was not a planned shot. Ching’s feet just hurt walking, so James just carried her around.
boston harvard engagement photography

This is where they hold the graduations at Harvard and you can tell it was very windy that day.
boston harvard engagement photography

boston harvard engagement photography

This is the dining hall where they still eat everyday at.
boston harvard engagement photography

When I think about brick buildings, I think about Boston.
boston harvard engagement photography

We spent some time in the library where they studied many late hours in.
boston harvard engagement photography

I love how Ching always laughs and smiles around James.
boston harvard engagement photography

Boston.
boston harvard engagement photography

This is the walk way at MIT that had the great view of the city.
boston harvard engagement photography

boston harvard engagement photography

The John W. Weeks Bridge is where James proposed to Ching.
boston harvard engagement photography

boston harvard engagement photography

Amazing historic buildings and tippy toe kisses made this day perfect!
boston harvard engagement photography

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JOHN & SALLY ENGAGED : HARTFORD CONNECTICUT

04.17.09 – 10:59 pm

It was so great to be back in my home town last week. Despite the crazy weather there and a busy agenda, it certainly didn’t hinder our visit one bit. I was so excited to hear from Sally back in December, that she had gotten engaged! Sally is getting married to John sometime next year and I couldn’t be more happy for the two of them. I could tell just by spending a few hours with them, that John deeply adores Sally by the way he looks at her and Sally is crazy about John by the Eskimo kisses she gives him. We were interrupted briefly by a passing shower, but nothing a few Nutmeggers couldn’t handle. That’s what they call us Connecticut folks. We walked around downtown Hartford for most of the day, shooting and having fun. Sally and John, we had such a great time hanging out with you guys in Connecticut. I hope you both enjoy the photos and call me when you set the date!

There is so much character in downtown Hartford, including these large wooden doors and metal lanterns in front of the bar.

hartford connecticut engagement photography
We found this empty street with an old clock bridge.

When I asked if they had an special talents, this is what Sally shows me.
Connecticut wouldn’t be complete without an umbrella in the photos.

Sally told me she got her nails did before the shoot, so it’s only right we had a photo.
hartford connecticut engagement photography

A photo by The Old State House.

Eskimo kisses for everyone!

By Brian Khang | Posted in ENGAGEMENTS, PEOPLE | Tagged cloudy rain photography, constitution plaza, downtown hartford connecticut, engagement session, historic bushnell park, old state house, rainy photos | Comments (4)

EAST COAST UPDATE

04.15.09 – 12:01 pm

I know its been sometime since i’ve updated, but for good reason. I photographed 2 lovely engagement sessions here in Connecticut and Boston and I will be sharing those with you all when I get back to OC. I just don’t enjoy editing any photos on my laptop. I much prefer editing them on my nice desktop at home.

Today is the last full day here in Connecticut and it’s sad to leave, but I know we’ll be back again soon. There’s still much planning needed for our own wedding in Connecticut. Thanks all for constantly asking me how our planning is going. Well, it’s going. It’s a bit difficult to plan when you’re so far away, so we’re considering hiring professionals to help us out.

So this is just going to be a quick update till I get back. For now, I leave you with a photo of “The Disco Ball Tour Guide” and a random photo I shot in Boston.

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