Junshien International Photographers | San Francisco Bay Area Wedding Photography » engagement sessions

Napa engagement session photographer | Laura and Nathan

Junshien — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:44:08 +0000

What a beautiful couple!

Hair stylist: Christina Chen

We headed up to Napa Valley for some engagement session photography!

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Current travel schedule

San Diego: January 12-17, 2011
Los Angeles: February ?, 2012
Las Vegas: February 19-23
New Zealand: March 1-7
Melbourne, Australia: March 8-13
Cairns, Australia: March 14-17
Sydney, Australia: March 18-21
Philadelphia: April 26-30
Wichita, Kansas: June 21-25
New York City, NY: June 26 – July 2
Hawaii: August 2-7

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form. Special rates for destination wedding collections are also available!

Bay Area styled couples session | Melissa and Jesse

Junshien — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:45:33 +0000

Introducing Melissa and Jesse! After hearing about our studio from many of their friends, they contacted us for a session. Their 1-year anniversary was quickly coming up, and they wanted some fun pictures to signify their new life together. During consultation with couples, we always listen for certain key words to help determine if we’re the right fit for them. With Melissa and Jesse, the elements they wanted were: casual and fun, backlit photos, wind blowing, open fields, natural and happy, almost like the photographer isn’t there.

Wow. That’s pretty much everything we love shooting! Perfect. :)

Love … to build a home together.

LOVE this photo, even though it’s totally out of focus.

Totally digging the outfits chosen for their couples session!

Couples session photography in the Bay Area

All completed!

Final shot, just as the sun was setting ….

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Current travel schedule

Los Angeles/San Diego: November or December ?, 2011
Los Angeles: February 15-18, 2012
Las Vegas: February 19-23
New Zealand: March 1-7
Melbourne, Australia: March 8-13
Cairns, Australia: March 14-17
Sydney, Australia: March 18-21
Philadelphia: April 26-30
Wichita, Kansas: June 21-25
New York City, NY: June 26 – July 2

San Francisco engagement session photographer | Grace and Mike

Junshien — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:30:05 +0000

We had a great time shooting Grace and Mike’s engagement session around San Francisco.

Makeup / hair stylist: Van Pham
Stylist: Kate Wang

Engagement session photography in San Francisco!

Special thanks to Sophia and Rob!

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Current travel schedule

Los Angeles/San Diego: November ?, 2011
Los Angeles: February 15-18, 2012
Las Vegas: February 19-23
New Zealand: March 1-7
Melbourne, Australia: March 8-13
Cairns, Australia: March 14-17
Sydney, Australia: March 18-21
Philadelphia: April 26-30
Wichita, Kansas: June 21-25
New York City, NY: June 26 – July 2

Calvin and Hobbes themed engagement session | styled photoshoot | Stephanie and Jonathan

Junshien — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:27:29 +0000

Steph and Jon are big Calvin and Hobbes fans, so when they suggested the idea of doing a Calvin and Hobbes-inspired shoot, we couldn’t wait to get the ball rolling! They did a great job with the hand-sewn stuffed Hobbes, as well as the ridiculously cute transmogrifier. And hey, no Calvin and Hobbes shoot would be complete without a red wagon!

By the way, we’ve recently added wardrobe styling as an option for our engagement sessions, so for those couples who want a themed shoot, this is definitely something to consider.

Check out the pictures, as well as Steph and Jon’s slideshow at the end of this entry. And if after all that, you feel the sudden urge to dust off your old Calvin and Hobbes comic books, well … we’re right there with you. =P

Makeup artist: Ann Ho, A-List Makeup
Stylist: Kate Wang

Be sure to watch the video in HD 720p! Click HERE if you can’t see the video above.

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Bay Area engagement session photography | Amy and Steve

Junshien — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:58:24 +0000

How can anybody be around such a happy couple, and not want to smile too? Here is Amy and Steve’s engagement session photography!

Be sure the watch their engagement session video in HD! Select 720p. Click HERE if you cannot see the video up above.

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Monterey engagement session photographer | Phuong and Kelly

Junshien — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:49:50 +0000

Here’s an engagement session with Phuong and Kelly in Monterey, California! We’re looking forward to being your wedding photographer this weekend! :)

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2011 Travel schedule

Korea/Malaysia/Singapore: December 21 – January 11, 2011
Las Vegas: February 20-24
SLO: April 8-10
Sacramento: May 3-5
NYC: May 12-17
LA: July 14-18
Boston: August 18-22
LA: September 16-19
SLO, Hawaii, Sacramento, NYC, etc: dates pending
Australia: March 2012

For booking inquiries for our photography services worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Bay Area engagement session photography | Jamie and Alan

Junshien — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:57:59 +0000

Looking forward to photographing Jamie and Alan’s wedding in a few days! In the mean time here are a few of Jamie and Alan’s engagement shots from their engagement photography session in the Bay Area.

Check out the video montage down below for more fabulous engagement photos. Be sure to watch in HD 720p. Click here if you can’t see it!

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Travel schedule

For booking inquiries for our photography services worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

San Francisco engagement session | Cynthia and Eugene

Junshien — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:37:01 +0000

We seem to be getting more overseas clients this year. This San Francisco engagement photography session is of a beautiful couple from Singapore. Go Cynthia and Eugene! :)

Makeup artist / hair stylist for the engagement photography session: Joli de Jackie

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For booking inquiries for our photography services worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

San Francisco engagement session photography | Yung and Kevin

Junshien — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:44:37 +0000

This is hands-down one of our favorite San Francisco engagement photography sessions so far this year. During the engagement shoot, Yung and Kevin thought they were horrible in front of the camera. These pictures strongly disagree. :D

Check out the video montage for more engagement photos down below. Be sure to watch in HD 720p. Click here if you can’t see it!

makeup / hair stylist for the San Francisco engagement session: Ann Ho, A-List Makeup

Check out the video montage up above!

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Travel schedule

For booking inquiries for our photography services worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Bay Area engagement session photographer | Odilia and Wayne

Junshien — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 23:49:16 +0000

Odilia and Wayne flew down from Canada for their engagement photography session! We had a great time shooting with them. :)

Makeup artist for their Bay Area engagement photography session : Ann Ho, A-List Makeup

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Travel schedule (2011)

Korea/Malaysia/Singapore: December 21 – January 11
Las Vegas: February 20-24
SLO: April 8-10
Sacramento: May 3-5
NYC: May 12-17
LA: July 14-18
Boston: August 18-22
LA: September 16-19
SLO, Hawaii, Sacramento, NYC, etc: dates pending
Australia: March 2012

For booking inquiries for our photography services worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Bay Area engagement session photography | Teresa and Leo

Junshien — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:07:21 +0000

Click here if you can’t see the video montage up above. Select 720p to watch in HD!

Makeup artist: Christina Chen, Makeup by Q

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Travel schedule

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Napa engagement session photographer | Wendy and Mike

Junshien — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:21:59 +0000

Makeup / hair: Carol Tsai carol.tsai01@gmail.com

Travel schedule

Korea/Malaysia/Singapore: December 21 – January 11
Las Vegas: February 20-24
SLO: April 8-10
NYC: May 12-17
LA: July 14-18
Boston: August 18-22
LA: September 16-19
SLO, Hawaii, Sacramento, NYC, etc: dates pending
Australia: March 2012

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Half Moon Bay engagement session photography | Saori and Seungbum

Junshien — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 20:05:23 +0000

We levitate.

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Current travel schedule

LA: July 14-18
Boston: August 18-22
LA: September 16-19
SLO, Hawaii, Sacramento, NYC, etc: dates pending
Australia: March 2012

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Bay Area Couples Photography | Cary and Jason

Junshien — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:15:13 +0000

Makeup/hair: Regard Tang
Flowers: Petals by Cary

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Current travel schedule

LA: July 13-17
Boston: August 18-22
LA: September 16-19
SLO, Hawaii, Sacramento, NYC, etc: dates pending
Australia: March 2012

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

San Francisco engagement session photographer | Vivian and Richard

Junshien — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:12:05 +0000

Watch the video montage in HD! Click here if you can’t see the video down below.

Makeup artist: Skyla Arts

Hair Stylist: Glam-up

Our couples don’t jump. They levitate. =D

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Current travel schedule

LA: July 13-17
Boston: August 19-22
LA: September 16-19
SLO, Hawaii, Sacramento, Europe, NYC, etc: dates pending
Australia: March 2012

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Bay Area engagement session photographer | Christina and Antho

Junshien — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:15:09 +0000

Excited for Christina and Antho’s wedding next week! Click here if you can’t see the video montage down below.

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Current travel schedule

Sacramento: May 3-5
NYC: May 12-17
LA: June (dates not finalized)
Boston: August 19-22
LA: September 16-19
SLO, Mexico, Europe, Hawaii, etc: dates pending
Australia: March 2012 ??

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Monterey maternity session photographer | Gosby House | Michelle and Chris

Junshien — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:11:05 +0000

It’s exciting as more of our wedding clients are now contacting us for additional photoshoots — this time for their maternity and baby sessions. Michelle and Chris were one of our earlier clients several years back, and they wanted to do a maternity/couples session before their baby arrived. With a great looking couple like them, we know their baby’s going to be beautiful. :)

Makeup / hair stylist: Ann Ho, A-List Makeup
Location: Gosby House

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Current travel schedule

SLO: April 8-10
NYC: May 12-17
Sacramento: May (dates not finalized)
LA: June (dates not finalized)
Boston: August 19-22
LA: September 16-19
Mexico, Europe, Hawaii, etc: dates pending

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Saratoga engagement session photographer | Penney and Tan

Junshien — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 07:42:38 +0000

Penney and Tan, can’t wait for your wedding this weekend! :D
Special thanks to Angela for assisting.

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Current travel schedule
NYC: May 12-17
LA: June (not yet set)
Boston: August 19-22
LA: September 16-19
Mexico, Europe, Hawaii, etc: dates pending

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, get in touch with us via our contact form.

Saratoga engagement session photographer | Grace and Stephen

Junshien — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:34:38 +0000

Grace and Stephen — can’t wait for your wedding next month! =D

Can’t see the video montage up above? Click here.

Be sure to check out the video montage up above!

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Current travel schedule
Las Vegas: February 20-24
LA: March 13-17
NYC: tentatively April or May
Boston: August 19-22
Mexico, Europe, etc: dates pending

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.

Best of 2010: weddings, editorial shoots, and blog post recap

Junshien — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:20:18 +0000

What an incredible year it has been! We are truly grateful for all the people we’ve met this year. A huge THANK YOU to our friends and clients for all your encouragement, love, and referrals. Part of the reason why we push ourselves so hard is because we want to be deserving of your support–this little photography studio would be nothing without you!

Even with the economic downturn, we’ve been able to maintain steady growth, add a couple part-time members to the team, and made some sizable investments into the business that should hopefully allow us to serve our clients even better in the near future. Junshien has also taken on a few students as part of a limited-availability 1-year mentorship program, and is very proud of their progress.

Looking forward into 2011, we plan on massively expanding upon what we’ve established in the past few years. We’re pleased with how far we’ve come, and we’ve reached a point where we’re quite confident in our artistry. However at the same time, we also want to be second to none when it comes to customer experience, turnover time, style, and all the minor little details that go on behind the scenes. We’re not there yet, and we realize we still have a long way to go–but we’re determined to reach it. Thank you for being patient with us as we work through our growing pains!

Now in no particular order, here’s a recap of *some* of our blog posts from 2010!

Joyce and Dave | San Jose wedding photographer

Crystal & Bao | San Francisco City Hall wedding photography

Emily & Hodaka | Jacuzzi Family Vineyards wedding photography

John & Amy | Dominican Republic destination wedding photographer

Yen & David | Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph wedding photography

Sylvia & Joel | Wente Vineyards wedding photographer

Lynn & Jacob | Lenox, Massachusettes | Edith Wharton’s Estate wedding photography

Sue & Eddie | New York wedding photography

Jenny & Gorden | Honolulu, Hawaii wedding photographer

Katrina & Edward | Cancun destination wedding photography

Stephanie & Davy | Pasadena | The Langham Huntington wedding photographer

Rebecca & Adrian | San Francisco pre-wedding photography

Vivian & Joseph | Sausalito Presbyterian Church wedding photographer

Jennifer & Dustin | Monterey wedding photography

Kathleen and Russell | Sausalito wedding photographer

Vanessa and Sathi | Honolulu, Hawaii | lifestyle couples photographer

Janet & Ay | San Francisco engagement session photography

Crystal and Bao | Napa Valley engagement photography

Shuyin and Dave | Carmel engagement session photography

Denise & George | San Francisco engagement session photographer

Annabelle | Seoul, South Korea | Lifestyle photography

Christina Chung | NYC editorial photography

Whitney | North Shore Hawaii lifestyle photographer

Jessica | San Jose portrait session photographer

Asian superstar JJ Lin in the annual APHAM event

American Idol semi-finalist Sway Penala in Kollaboration 2010

“Junshien’s interview with Define Mag!“

“How to be a superhero”
My hero of the day… is this five year old kid.

“My wife will be the most beautiful woman in the world”
One of my more vulnerable blog posts. On love, and dreams, and life.

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Singapore! Info on my workshop is now up! Check it out: bit.ly/g1pbBh

Current travel schedule
Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malaysia: December 28- January 3
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia: January 4-8
Singapore: January 8-11
LA: February 9-15 (tentative)
Las Vegas: February 20-24
Mexico: dates pending
NYC: dates pending

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.

Los Altos engagement session photography | Linda and Richard

Junshien — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 17:02:43 +0000

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Current travel schedule
Lake Tahoe: December 3-6
Sabah and Sarawk, Malaysia: December 21-27
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: December 28- January 3 (approx)
Singapore: January 4-11 (approx)
LA: February 15-19 (tentative)
Las Vegas: February 20-24
Mexico: dates pending
NYC: dates pending
India: dates pending

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.

Oakland engagement session photographer | Lily and Thomas

Junshien — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 15:24:13 +0000

Makeup/hair: Vanity Pham, A-List Makeup

[ Check out their engagement session slideshow! ]

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Current travel schedule
LA: October 25-28
Sabah and Sarawk, Malaysia: December 21-27
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: December 28- January 3 (approx)
Singapore: January 4-11 (approx)
LA: February 15-19 (tentative)
Las Vegas: February 20-24
Mexico: dates pending
NYC: dates pending
India: dates pending

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.

San Francisco engagement session photographer | Flavia and Denny

Junshien — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:58:14 +0000

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For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.

Hawaii couples photography | Honolulu | Vanessa and Sathi

Junshien — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:02:19 +0000

When Vanessa found out we were going to be in Oahu, she immediately contacted us to schedule a couples session for her and her boyfriend. I had originally planned on shooting our usual style, but when we met up, I decided to switch gears towards something a bit more editorial, with more of a GUESS ad vibe. Well, for at least part of it. For one of the sections, I think I was trying to channel some Calvin Klein. (Okay, in case you missed it, that was your hawtness warning right there. lol)

Thanks to David for assisting on this shoot, especially with the lights at the end!

{ Check out their slideshow! }

At this point, it was like… Alright guys, let’s show a little love here. We’re supposed to be doing a couples shoot after all. lol!

Give me fierce!

Down, boy!

By this point, the sun had already set and I couldn’t even shoot with my primes. But she had brought her sari and we had our lights …. so we kept going. :D

{ Many more pictures in the slideshow. Check it out! }

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Current travel schedule
LA: October 22-28
Malaysia, Singapore: December 21 – January 11
Mexico: dates pending
NYC: dates pending
India: dates pending

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.

Livermore engagement session photographer | Jacky and Kristian

Junshien — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:59:43 +0000

I had so much fun shooting with Jacky and Kristian. Can’t wait for their wedding this Saturday!

{ Engagement session slideshow! }

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Current travel schedule
LA: October 22-28
Malaysia, Singapore: December 21 – January 11
Mexico: dates pending
NYC: dates pending
India: dates pending

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.

Bay Area engagement session photographer | Janet and Ay

Junshien — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:47:50 +0000

I love love love this engagement session with Janet and Ay! How can you look at these two and not start smiling all over your face? :D

We started off their photo session with a picnic theme and some fun kite flying, and since Ay’s favorite sport is fishing, we did some of that too! Good looking, stylish couple… definitely looking forward to shooting their wedding in a week!

(Hint to couples: If you’re a bit nervous about your portrait session and have never been in front of a camera, watch a few episodes of America’s Next Top Model. When I was posing Janet and Ay, I was a little surprised at how well she followed directions and how natural she was. Turns out she followed the show, which probably helped a bit! =P)

Makeup/Hair: Ann Ho, A-list Makeup

{ Check out their engagement session slideshow! }

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Current travel schedule
LA: October 22-28
Malaysia, Singapore: December 21 – January 11
Mexico: dates pending
NYC: dates pending
India: dates pending

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.

Los Gatos engagement session photographer | Jennie and Jason

Junshien — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:12:36 +0000

Aren’t these two super cute? For Jennie and Jason’s engagement session, we ran around Los Gatos. I especially love the outfits she chose!

Makeup: Charlene, Hello Pretty Me

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Current travel schedule
NYC: August 19-24
Honolulu, Hawaii: September 7-12
NYC: September 13-17
LA: October 22-28
Mexico (various cities): October 28 – November 2
Malaysia, Singapore: December 21 – January 11

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.

San Francisco engagement session photographer | Sylvia and Joel

Junshien — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:29:46 +0000

Junshien’s current travel schedule
Portland, Oregon: July 26-30
LA: August 6-12
NYC: August 19-24
Honolulu, Hawaii: September 7-12
NYC: September 13-17
Mexico (various cities): October 28 – November 2
Malaysia, Singapore, tentatively 1 additional Asian country: December 26 – January 11

Submit bookings inquiries via our contact form.

Half Moon Bay engagement session photography | downtown Half Moon Bay | Joyce and Dave

Junshien — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:02:57 +0000

Junshien’s current travel schedule
LA: August 7-12
NYC: August 19-24
Honolulu, Hawaii: September 7-12
NYC: September 13-17
Mexico (various cities): October 28 – November 2
Malaysia, Singapore, tentatively 1 additional Asian country: December 26 – January 11

Submit bookings inquiries via our contact form.

Napa Valley engagement photographer | Calistoga editorial photography | Crystal and Bao (part 2)

Junshien — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:32:31 +0000

There are a number of things I could say about Crystal and Bao. Like how awesomely fun these two are. Or how, when I first met up with them for their consultation, we hit it off so well that 20 minutes in, Bao abruptly got up and said “Alright we’re done, right? Let’s go grab a beer!” Or how super at ease they are with each other, which made everything flow to incredibly well. But I think it’s best I stop talking and just show you their pictures. :D

But first! If you missed it, be sure to check out Part 1 of this session. Or better yet: watch the slideshow on full screen! There are many more fabulous images we weren’t able to include in these two blog posts.

Makeup and hair by Christal Saville!

{ Crystal and Bao’s engagement session slideshow }

I love love love love love love open fields. x100000.

It helps to have a convertible. And some stylish threads.

And an absolutely gorgeous fiancé!

Oh, it got quite hot!

{ Check out Crystal and Bao’s engagement session slideshow! }

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Current travel schedule
LA: August 7-12
NYC: August 19-24
Honolulu, Hawaii: September 7-12
NYC: September 13-17
Mexico (various cities): October 28 – November 2
Malaysia, Singapore, tentatively 1 additional Asian country: December 26 – January 11

For booking inquiries worldwide, or for more information about wedding photography in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond, feel free to get in touch with us via our contact form.