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OUR TRAVELS : OLD SAN JUAN PUERTO RICO

05.28.09 – 9:45 pm

Old San Juan Puerto Rico, is a photographers dream! When we first arrived to Old San Juan, I really felt like a kid in a candy store. I pretty much did what every tourist there did and took photos of the charming and colorful neighborhoods. The architecture and attention to detail was really amazing. There seemed to be so much history there. Speaking of history, we also visited Fort San Cristobal which had the most beautiful views of the city and ocean. Below are just a few of my favorites from Old San Juan and don’t forget to checkout the slideshow below the photos. There are 75 photos and I just couldn’t post them all.

Also, all of the photos below and in the slideshow, are now available on the online gallery which can be found by CLICKING HERE. Remember that half of the proceeds will be donated to Thirst Relief. So not only will you own some of my personal art, but you’ll also be making a donation to a worthy cause! You can CLICK HERE to read more.

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MICHAEL & STACEY : WEDDING AT THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES

05.26.09 – 10:52 am

This past Saturday, Michael and Stacey were married at the ever so beautiful Ebell of Los Angeles. It was a day filled with close friends and family from my home town of Connecticut. Michael and Stacey, we had a great time with you both at your wedding. Everyone including your selfs and your families made us feel so welcome, so thank you! I don’t think I ever get a chance to thank the awesome team of vendors and staff that made this day super easy on my posts, so thank you all! Now on to some photos! Oh yes, and I want to mention too, that Stacey was getting ready at a private estate in Los Feliz.

venue: the ebell of los angeles
coordinator: occasions
hair & makeup: design visage
florist: flowers by leah
cake: susina bakery
dj: gold dust entertainment
transportation: crown limo la

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everything that day was so “Stacey”, beautiful, fun and original.
The Ebell of Los Angeles Wedding Photography including her fuchsia shoes!

The Ebell of Los Angeles Wedding Photography
there’s something about black & white portraits that seem so timeless. afternoon naps are the best! i’m loving the candids that Helen took from this wedding. Stacey getting ready to see Michael for their first look. the Ebell courtyard was beautiful! The Ebell of Los Angeles Wedding Photography here’s a photo of the infamous cake that was to delicate to last. It sure tasted good though! married! I thought maybe for once, I try a new tone on this moment.

The Ebell of Los Angeles Wedding Photography

nothing beats bride and groom “pimp cups”!
michael was actually just singing a song for Stacey, not for the father daughter dance.

a little first dance moment.

By Brian Khang | Posted in WEDDINGS | Tagged crown limo la, design visage, ebell la wedding photos, ebell of los angeles wedding photography, flowers by leah, gold dust entertainment, la wedding photography, private estate los feliz, susina bakery wedding cake, the ebell of los angeles wedding photographer | Comments (11)

OUR TRAVELS : DOMINICA

05.22.09 – 1:34 pm

The Caribbean’s, full of beautiful water, white sandy beaches and colorful things to see. It was almost like Christmas time every morning at 7am, as we slowly rolled into the dock of a new island everyday. As I peered ever so sneaky through our cabin window, to whiteness the hustle and bustle of these tourist driven islands, I came to realize that this is not what I wanted to see. Taxi tours zipping you through the islands or boring bus tours that move so fast you can barely take a photo. We opted for the road less traveled, walking. One of our first destinations was Dominica. This place was definitely full of eye candy for photographers, hungry to capture bold colors and undisturbed non-modern life. The only down side to walking around the island, is not knowing. Being a bit timid and fear full for not knowing how the locals perceive us. But being bold as we are, we took the experience head on and pretty much just photographed everything until we were told not to. Yes, that really happened, while photographing the police station. Check back next week for more photos from our travels.

I want to actually talk about one more thing before you checkout the photos below. I’ve always been the kind of person to give as much as I can give. Whether it’s my time or something that I can donate to benefit others. Especially after this trip, I’ve come to realize that we have a lot to be thankful for. Yes, we may not all have million dollar yachts or mansions in the hills, ok maybe some of you do. But for most, the simple things in life like drinking water is something that most of us have.

That is why I have started a new gallery of my travels, where you can go and purchase my personal art print(s). Half of the proceeds will be donated to Thirst Relief. So not only will you have my personal art print(s) to display at your home or office, but you’ll also be making a donation to a worthy cause. All of the photos below are now available on the gallery to purchase and more will be added shortly, so please check back frequently. Thanks all for your time! Oh and it’s noted in the gallery, but just incase you missed it, all art prints will be mounted on white matboard and will be signed and numbered by me on the back of each print.

Click here to read more about “Thirst Relief”
Click here to visit my personal “Travel Art Gallery”

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A DECADE TOGETHER

05.21.09 – 2:12 pm

Well we’re finally back home from our lovely trip to the Caribbean’s, thanks all for the warm travel wishes! As much as I love being away and relaxing, there’s no place like home! I’m finally able to catch up on some much needed blogging, which I will be sharing more photos from our trip in the coming week.

Today though, I wanted to share with you all, a big milestone in our lives. Our trip also, was to celebrate our decade together. Can you believe that? 10 years is just amazing in my eyes and I’m sure it will be for many also. The phrase growing old together had little or no meaning to me before I met Helen. I actually thought I would probably be single my whole life, judging from my previous relationships. I guess fate is funny that way. We met over Chinese food, literally. Helen and I both worked at my uncles Chinese restaurant in Connecticut, but on different days. It wasn’t until she changed her schedule to work weekends, that fate had us meet. I thought she was playing hard to get, but really she wasn’t interested. Ok, so I was bad at reading signs, but me being my persistent self, finally asked her out on a non-official date. Luckily, she said yes and the rest is history!

The last 10 years has gone by so quickly. I think that when you meet the right person, you love them more and more each day and you always feel like you never have enough time in the world together. Helen, my other half, simply put without you, I’m not whole. You’ve been my constant strength and support over the years. I can’t tell you enough each day, that I love you very much and I’m looking forward to see what life has in store for us, in the years to come. Here’s to us!

A recent photo of us on our trip, at one of the lovely harbors in the Caribbean’s.

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REMINDER : OUT OF THE OFFICE FROM MAY 9TH TO MAY 19TH

05.04.09 – 10:43 am

As most of you have already heard, Helen and I will be out of the office on May 9th and returning on May 19th. We’re spending 10 lovely days in the Caribbean Islands, for a little mini vacation and most importantly, Helen’s best friends wedding in St. Thomas!

Most likely we won’t have any internet or outside communication all trip long, so we’ll respond to all phone calls and emails when we return. Thanks for understanding!

If you’re curious, here are the places we are going to:

MAY 9TH TO MAY 10TH – SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO
MAY 11TH – ST. THOMAS, USVI
MAY 12TH – DOMINICA
MAY 13TH – BARBADOS
MAY 14TH – ST. LUCIA, WI
MAY 15TH – ANTIGUA
MAY 16TH – ST KITTS, WI
MAY 17TH TO MAY 19TH – SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO

Of course we’ll take lots of photos on our trip and we can’t wait to share them with you all when we get back!

* New blog posts this week, will go under this post until we return.

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KEVIN & MARIA : WEDDING IN OLD TOWNE ORANGE

05.04.09 – 10:00 am

Before I begin packing for our trip to the Caribbean’s, I couldn’t leave you without posting some photos from Kevin and Maria’s intimate wedding in Old Towne Orange. When Maria first moved to California a few years ago, she attended a friends wedding at this really beautiful church, which at the time, she had no idea where it was. All she knew was that someday, when she gets married, this would be the place. Fast forward a few years later, when Kevin met Maria in Orange. On their 2nd date, after a lovely evening, they both decided to take a walk around Old Towne Orange. Suddenly, Maria recognized the church she so fell in love with many years ago. They both laughed as Maria shares this story with Kevin. Kevin though was thinking that is was only their 2nd date and really? wedding? But luckily, Kevin decided to pop the question a few years later and as you guessed it, they were married at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Orange. The small intimate reception was later held at PJ’s Abbey. Overall, it was a perfect day! With that being said, I’ll see you all in 10 days!

Maria’s daughter showing off her shoes.
old towne orange wedding photography
Maria is also a makeup artist and she looked perfect!

The church had so much detail and history.

Some final adjustments.
Maria looking nervous and happy. I loved her reaction when the doors slowly opened and she saw Kevin.
Married!
The church was beautiful from top to bottom.
old towne orange wedding photography A strong front runner for ring shot of the year for myself.

We found a quiet area for them.

Doesn’t Maria look like someone we know? I say Cameron Diaz, but Kevin thinks Michelle Pfeiffer.

It was a perfect evening.

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HEADSHOTS FOR ARAXI (UH-ROXIE)

05.02.09 – 1:18 pm

I feel that it’s so important as photographers to have some fresh updated photos of yourself vs. just a blank page with words in your “about me” section. When “Araxi” pronounced “Uh-Roxie” shared with me her new branding that she was so excited for, she asked me if I could take some fresh new photos of her, for her new website. Nothing fancy she said, just one photo was all she needed. In true Brian Khang fashion, I gave her 74 photos instead. I really wanted to give Araxi some photos that showed who she was and I know that one photo just wouldn’t cut it. Simple, honest and fun is the best way to describe Araxi. With that being said, here’s she is!

She somehow matched the inside of this store perfectly, as if she planned it.

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