Long Beach, CA Engagement Portraits : Jason & Emily

Jason and Emily met up with Ryan and I last month at the Queen Mary.  We wanted to actually take photos on the ship, but decided to just take photos around the area instead and this is what we came up with :)

While I was taking this picture…

Ryan took this one :)

One of my favorites.

Sis. Emily and Bro. Jason: Looking forward to your wedding day! Thank you both for the fun times and for letting us get to know you both!  Have a wonderful time planning for your wedding!

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Just a mix of teasers

Another week is beginning and I already know it’s going to be one of those weeks that will just fly by!  We are having our 2nd Annual Teacher Appreciation Day sponsored by our church (Iglesia Ni Cristo) on Friday, May 18!  There’s still a lot to do to prepare for that day, but I’m really excited and I can’t wait!!  We are preparing a lot of specials things for the teachers this year and I hope they feel how much members of the INC truly do appreciate all their hard work in teaching the future generation…

So…. before I forget to share… here are a couple of teasers I wanted to post up for my friends :)  More to come!!!!

Ryan and I went to Vegas during his birthday weekend and we got to spend time with some friends :)

Sis. Emily and Bro. Jason met up with Ryan and I a few weeks ago and will be posting up more engagement photos.

My friend Alissa, who I used to work with, finally married her best friend, Jeff!  Her wedding was this past Saturday, May 12! So congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Vatter :D

Have a great week everyone!

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Emily - Hi Sis Joan,

Thanks for posting our pic. I look forward for the other ones. :) Can’t wait!!! Thank you so much!

Sis Emz/Bro Jason

Graduation Portrait : Nataly

Dear Nataly:

Thank you for entrusting me with taking your portraits on one of the most memorable times in your life!  You’ll be graduating very soon and I’m so happy for you!  I was talking to your mom a few weeks ago and I could tell how happy she and your dad are for you! It’s like taking in a big breath of air, with a long sigh of relief! heheh  You’re an inspiration to your parents, loved ones and friends!  I can only see great things happening in your life, not only because you’re graduating college, BUT MOST OF ALL because you have always been so active in church and nothing ever stopped you from performing your duties.

Thank you for being an inspiration to me :) You are a beautiful person inside and out! :D

I hope you enjoy these favorites of mine and I can’t wait to join you and your loved ones in celebrating your success!

With lots of hugs and love,

ate Joan :)

Make-up by: Juliet Patterson (http://makeupbyjuliet.com)
Location: Cerritos Public Library

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Long Beach, CA Wedding : Aldrin and Meghan

I’ve known Aldrin since we were kids, so when he called me up at work to ask me if I’d be willing to photograph their wedding, I was honored. We talked a bit on the phone and he told me the story about how he and Meghan met. When you hear him talk about her, you can tell just how much he adores her. I hope these photos below show and can closely match just how much they love one another.  If not, you’ll have to ask them yourselves about how they came to be Mr. and Mrs. Tolentino :)

Aldrin and Meghan: thank you again for choosing me and Ryan to be a part of your special day. Whenever I think about you two together, I can’t help but smile! Seriously! I’m smiling right now! :D I loved the fact that I was able to spend some time with the both of you. Aldrin, you were right when you told me, “I’m all grown up now” right before I started taking your engagement photos.  :D  You’re all grown up now, but I’m glad you can still act like kids around one another :D I wish you both love and joy throughout your lives together and I look forward to seeing you both grow as a family seeing little ones running around. :D

Here are some photos from your wedding day.

Love,

the Solitarios

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Portrait Teaser : Nataly

Hi Nataly!

Here’s a teaser for you! I hope it brings a smile to your face on this rainy Friday!  More to come! Promise! :D

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