ES-Sense Photography - International Wedding Photographer - Ako'y Iglesia Ni Cristo! Based in Southern California, City of Long Beach » portraits http://blog.es-sense.com Thoughts of a Wedding Photographer Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:55:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 San Marino, CA Portraits : Chiharu http://blog.es-sense.com/2012/01/27/san-marino-ca-portraits-chiharu/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2012/01/27/san-marino-ca-portraits-chiharu/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:55:22 +0000 Joan http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=5111 Battling a weird cold right now… but I wanted to post up a teaser photo from a portrait session I did on Sunday with Chiharu :). I can’t wait to share more images from the session because the photos turned out so beautiful! Have a wonderful day everyone. Till then, here’s one photo!

]]> http://blog.es-sense.com/2012/01/27/san-marino-ca-portraits-chiharu/feed/ 0 Baby Portraits : Ina http://blog.es-sense.com/2012/01/23/baby-portraits-ina/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2012/01/23/baby-portraits-ina/#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:32:00 +0000 Joan http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=5098 It’s been awhile, yes I know.  A lot has happened these past months and I hope to share them on my blog pretty soon, but I will probably do that when Ryan and I are all settled in our new place.

For now, here’s a new blog post and what better topic than posting baby photos!!  Ina turned 3 months here and I am finally able to share it on my site.  Shey and Kuya Ed, sorry for the delay!! I hope you enjoy these photos of your little princess :D

]]> http://blog.es-sense.com/2012/01/23/baby-portraits-ina/feed/ 0 My New Years Resolution for 2012! http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/12/07/my-new-years-resolution-for-2012/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/12/07/my-new-years-resolution-for-2012/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:33:56 +0000 Joan http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=5053 In a month, Ryan and I will be celebrating our 9th Year Anniversary. We don’t have any plans yet, but no matter where we will be and what we plan to do, I know its going to be a day to remember because we’ll be together. Time just seem to fly by nowadays and I realize that although we take photographs of people, we hardly take any photographs of one another.  So my new years resolution for this coming year is to photograph me and Ryan more often.  I don’t think I can do that 365 photos for 365 days project that other people do, but yes, for 2012 I’ll be taking more photos of me and my husband!!

My excuse for the past nine years for not being in photos is, “I belong behind the camera”.  Well, this year will be different because I plan to take more photos of us wherever and doing whatever! Then, when the next nine years of marriage comes along, we’ll have ton of photos and memories to reminisce on…

I also realize that Ryan and I never really had an “engagement session” done. I think it’s because we’re just not used to cameras being pointed at us.  Maybe after a year of practicing how to “be” in front of the camera, we’ll be able to get a photographer to take portraits of me and Ryan (which I know will be an interesting session) on our 10th year wedding anniversary!

I have to admit that after reviewing photographs that we take of our brides, grooms, family, and friends, I have this wish that one day, Ryan and I will have cool photos to share on this blog!  Until then, here’s a teaser for my friends Aldrin and Meghan! Here’s a photo taken during their engagement session a few weeks ago!  Argghhh… i’m so jealous how gorgeous they look!!!  ;-)

]]> http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/12/07/my-new-years-resolution-for-2012/feed/ 3 Long Beach, Family Portraits : Maranan Family http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/12/07/long-beach-family-portraits-maranan-family/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/12/07/long-beach-family-portraits-maranan-family/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:34:04 +0000 Joan http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=5037 I think this was one of my “OMG-I-have-to-take-a-photographer’s-family-portrait-and-I-don’t-want-to-mess-up!” moments.  I was really nervous :(.  Conrad contacted me a few months ago asking me to take his family portraits.  He and I have been talking photography since I started and he was one of those who had given me tips and support when I started my business. So when he asked me to take his family portraits, I wanted to crawl under a rock… I was really nervous.

Then I finally got to meet his family (his wife Aileen, and their two children, Brayden and Dominic) and I knew I was going to have a really good time. Still, I was nervous, but at least I knew I was going to have a lot of fun with photographing the family. Their kids are ADORABLE!! I miss them already!! Brayden even brought his own camera during the photo shoot to show me his photographic skills and with Dominic, well, once you get him to smile, your heart just melts!

Conrad and Aileen: Thank you again for your support! You two are on my list of favorite families and I hope we can all hang out again! P.S. Conrad, I’m still nervous about giving you the raw files, but hey, you’ve helped me so much in the past, it’s the least I can do… you’ll just have to photoshop out the wrinkles on your shirt and other unwanted blemishes you were asking me to remove hahaha :)

Here are a few of my favorite shots from their session.

]]> http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/12/07/long-beach-family-portraits-maranan-family/feed/ 0 Teaser – Long Beach, CA Family Portraits : Maranan Family http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/11/30/teaser-long-beach-ca-family-portraits-maranan-family/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/11/30/teaser-long-beach-ca-family-portraits-maranan-family/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:31:49 +0000 Joan http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=5033 Happy Tuesday morning to all! I just wanted to share another family photo session that I had the pleasure of doing a few weeks ago.  This is just a teaser for my friends because I know they’ve been waiting for so long and I haven’t posted anything up! Thank you guys for being so patient with me!! I am truly thankful for having awesome friends like you guys and for all your support!!

]]> http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/11/30/teaser-long-beach-ca-family-portraits-maranan-family/feed/ 2 Anaheim Hills, CA – Hernandez Family Portraits http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/11/29/anaheim-hills-ca-hernandez-family-portraits/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/11/29/anaheim-hills-ca-hernandez-family-portraits/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:01:04 +0000 essense http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=5019 Last month, Ryan and I got to meet with my friend Yvonne and her family.  It was then she introduced me to her baby girl, Sofia! I love being able to see how her family has grown from 2 to 3 and now they’re a family of 4!

Yvonne and Daniel: Thank you both for always thinking of me and Ryan to do your family portraits! You two make beautiful babies, so make more ;).  We hope you enjoy these photos of your growing family!

The girls were still getting ready, so I decided to take a few shots of the boys first :D

The Hernandez Family :)

Some of the most nicest people you could ever meet! The left photo is taken with Yvonne’s parents. The photo on the right is with Daniel’s parents.

Group shot!

A Father and Son moment

A Mother and Daughter moment.

Danielito :)

Last but not the least, Sofia :)

]]> http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/11/29/anaheim-hills-ca-hernandez-family-portraits/feed/ 1 Apology :) http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/11/10/apology/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/11/10/apology/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:14:00 +0000 Joan http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=4976 I want to apologize for not blogging as much as before. It’s been a crazy couple months for me, especially after changing jobs. I work full time for Jones Lang LaSalle and photography is just my part time thing… for now :).  However, I’m going to try my best to blog more for my memory’s sake :) I started this blog to help me remember important events and I need to keep at it! Thank you to those who continues to encourage me to do what I enjoy doing and for being so supportive!

I am currently finishing up Marissa and Mida’s wedding. Next, I’ll be working on two of my friends’ family sessions: The Hernandez Family and the Maranan Family! :)  This weekend, I’m praying for good weather, because I have another family shoot with the Maranan Family as well as an engagement shoot! It’s going to be a busy weekend, but that’s okay :) I’m thankful!

Tomorrow, my church (Iglesia Ni Cristo) in the local congregation of Long Beach will be holding a Winter Wear Clothing drive! It’s going to be so awesome and I am excited for this event! More on that later.

I think this post is long enough as it is… but before I sign off for the night, I just wanted to post up a teaser photo for my friend Yvonne! I miss her and even though we haven’t worked together for the past 6 years… she always keeps in touch with me! I love that about her! :)  Happy Thursday everyone! The weekend is almost upon us!!!

]]> http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/11/10/apology/feed/ 1 CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PHILIP NACIONALES – Pinning Ceremony http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/09/28/chief-petty-officer-philip-nacionales-pinning-ceremony/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/09/28/chief-petty-officer-philip-nacionales-pinning-ceremony/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:04:12 +0000 Joan http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=4834 A couple of week ago, Ryan and I had the honor of documenting our friend’s Pinning Ceremony. Philip was pinned as a Chief Petty Officer. Lei, his wife had contacted me weeks before to see if I could cover it.  It was one of the most important events in their family’s lives.  According to wikipedia.com, “Advancement into the Chief Petty Officer grades is the most significant promotion within the enlisted naval rank.” At first I wasn’t sure if I could make it, but schedules were changed and with God’s help, my schedule opened up and I was free and able to be their photographer.  It was such a blessing to be there because I don’t know when I’ll be able to witness something like that ever again!

Here are a few of my favorite shots that Ryan and I took from that day and the slideshow.

]]> http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/09/28/chief-petty-officer-philip-nacionales-pinning-ceremony/feed/ 2 Long Beach, CA Engagement Session : Mida & Marissa http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/09/24/long-beach-ca-engagement-session-mida-marissa/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/09/24/long-beach-ca-engagement-session-mida-marissa/#comments Sat, 24 Sep 2011 19:34:01 +0000 Joan http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=4807 It was a random thing… how they met. They were in In-N-Out when Mida first saw Marissa. He introduced himself but she didn’t think much of it. However, Marissa, being the sweet and friendly person that I’ve known for years, befriended him. She invited him to go to church with her one day and although he didn’t think much of the invitation, something more actually came out of it. Not only did he find a new friend, who is now his fiance, Mida also found the true church, the Iglesia Ni Cristo.

I had the pleasure of taking their engagement photos two weeks ago and I’m excited to be documenting their wedding next month! Here are a few my favorites from the session and the slideshow.

Special thanks to Natasha for referring me to Animoto!

]]> http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/09/24/long-beach-ca-engagement-session-mida-marissa/feed/ 1 Congratulations Barrientos Family! http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/09/18/congratulations-barrientos-family/ http://blog.es-sense.com/2011/09/18/congratulations-barrientos-family/#comments Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:05:10 +0000 Joan http://blog.es-sense.com/?p=4797 Ina was offered this morning during the worship service. I wanted to be sure to post up a blog to congratulate Shey, kuya Ed, and Ina :)

Dear Ina, you are such a beautiful baby! When you grow up to read this one day, I hope you always remember how much you mean so much to your parents! We hope and pray that you grow up to be a strong and active member in the church! I look forward to seeing you grow up and take more photos of you  of course! :)

Love,

Aunty Joan and Uncle Ryan :D

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