A fun and energetic wedding in Edmonds, WA.
Lisa and Owen’s Bridesmaids and Groomsman were amazing! They had so much energy and love, and they made this a special day for Owen and Lisa!
Love the wedding colors! So rich and vibrant!
I loved the way Lisa and Owen were standing on the stairs outside of this mansion. The stairs and walls, along with Lisa and Owen make this feel like a scene from a fairytale
Happy New Year!
It seems like only yesterday I wrote a post about New Year resolutions, and now here we are again. “time flies.” One year ago, that post began with the quote, “Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try,” and I think that’s a very accurate way to summarize 2011.
It’s certainly been a year of growth, challenges, reflection, excitement, love, tears, and strength. This year presented some huge unexpected challenges in my personal life, but they promoted growth, and for that I’m thankful.
This year also brought some of the greatest joys of my life. In August, I proposed to my beautiful girlfriend, Jasmine, on a private sailboat on San Francisco Bay. The sun was shining as Jasmine and I, and our brothers, sailed beneath the Golden Gate Bridge towards Angel Island. Upon reaching Ayala Cove, we saw deer on the shore and the captain slowed the boat. Jasmine and I moved to the front…she turned towards the Golden Gate Bridge then back towards me, where I dropped to my knee, held her hands, and proposed. It was a very happy moment, and it meant a lot to share that joy with our younger brothers.
For me, if there’s a particular theme to take away from 2011, it’s the importance and value of family & friends. I owe everything to my parents, who for 31 years have taught me about life through their selfless actions. They have always been my inspiration, and I forever look up to the values and lessons they have taught me. It is because of them, and my two brothers, that I’m the person I am today.
In 2011, time after time, I was humbled by those around me. The greatest blessing of photography is having the opportunity to share in the most special and joyous moments of people’s lives. What began as a personal passion, an outlet for expression, has become much more- something bigger than I ever imagined. It has become a source of inspiration, education, and insight. Photography has become my window into self-reflection and the fuel for personal growth. It has brought some very amazing and wonderful people into my life.
Each couple I’ve photographed this year has taught me something about love, something that I’ve mindfully incorporated into my own relationships. I witnessed life’s strongest bonds as newborn babies blessed some of my closest friends. I felt the powerful connection of God and family bonds as I photographed weddings in the Christian, Hindu, and Sikh traditions.
Being a part of these joyous occasions is the most rewarding, adrenaline-releasing, yet humbling experience. I would like to thank everyone who has supported me over the past year. It is your encouragement that fuels my motivation to continue pushing my own boundaries.
2012 is already shaping up to be an exciting year and I’m looking forward to the upcoming projects. There are a lot of new, big things churning in the background and it will be fun to push personal boundaries.
“Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart give yourself to it” –Buddha
Here are a few pictures from 2011 that made me smile. They are presented in no particular order… Some may have been posted earlier this year, and some may not. I spent some time looking through photographs and selected some at random. Hope you guys enjoy and I’m looking forward to all the new projects in 2012! It’s going to be a fun, busy, and exciting year!!
A huge thank you to everyone, and I wish you all a very happy 2012.
Joe and Katie’s Maternity Photographs
Lisa and Owen’s Maternity Photos taken in Edmonds, WA. Here is a link to their fun engagement session at King Street Station. And…here are a few pictures from their wedding at Westgate Chapel.
Chinu’s Seattle Art Museum Photo Shoot
Mick and Karen’s Engagement Photos
Ashlan and Tayla’s Family Photo Session at Golden Gardens
Raymond’s baby photographs in Ravenswood, Chicago
Lisa and Owen’s Wedding at Westgate Chapel in Edmonds, WA
Runeet and Mayank’s Sikh Wedding and Hindu Wedding
Sharan and Sunny’s Engagement Photo’s at Snoqualmie, WA
Mick and Karen’s Sikh Wedding Portrait
Mick and Karen’s Sikh Wedding Portraits
Jasmine and Paul’s Sikh Wedding
Henry’s Toddler Photographs in West Seattle
Maryuri and David’s Maternity photographs
Maternity Photographs at Golden Garden’s Park
Thank you to everyone for making 2011 such a love-filled year. I wish a very happy 2012 for all of you!!!
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Owen and Lisa are two of the most wonderful people I know. Individually, they bring so much “life” to any situation, and when you put them together, you’re guaranteed to laugh until your worries disappear. Everything is so easy and relaxed around them. Lisa is the person who will make you laugh no matter what the situation may be, and Owen is the person who will make the funniest, most random, yet always strangely relevant, comments. These two share a passion for church & God, and by harnessing that strength, they have built a strong and committed relationship with each other. They are SO in love! You know, you can just tell when you meet good hearted people and these two are definitely it! I’m so happy for both of you!
We had a lot of fun with this photoshoot in Seattle and both Owen and Lisa were so cooperative and lively. The brought a positive attitude and were willing to push their own boundaries to get these great shots. Many laughs and good times in Seattle! I also must give some special compliments to my good friend, Katie, for coordinating the outfits and helping so much during the shoot. Katie is an interior designer in Seattle and her vision for this shoot was exceptional!
