Katie and Evan deserve mad props for bringing props.

Katie’s informal flower bouquet was just awesome.

They brought flip flops from Chicago thinking  it would be warm and sunny. Woops!

Those of you who know me know that I’m not terribly fond of tilted photos. And
although that’s still true 99.9% of the time, I liked this image quite a bit.

He happened to tell her something naughty. Of course I didn’t ask for details.

Although I’ve photographed folks dozens of times at Pasadena
City Hall, this particular location at City Hall is a new one for me.

And as you can see here, I kinda liked it.

One jump. And she nailed it.

Evan braved the rain to grab some props and while she waited,
I took this super cute photo of Katie. I can’t wait work as their
wedding photographer in Malibu later this year!

For this engagement session Lindsay and Bret met me in Old Town Pasadena. We were hoping to take advantage of the billboard in front of the old movie theater (we were going to Photoshop in some save the date message) but that didn’t work out because of holiday decorations in the square. So we moved on to other locations around Old Town Pasadena. Finally, near the end of our time together, we took a quick drive over to Pasadena City Hall to finish off the morning. Here are a few of my favorite engagement photos from our session.

This is the second time I’ve used animation
sequences on my blog. I think I’m kind of liking it!

Lindsay and Bret were super fun. They REALLY got into their jumping at Pasadena City Hall.

The traditional (obligatory) portrait.

They were benched.

Smoochy smoochy!

Alleyways in Pasadena are fun!

Look at Bret! He’s so big and strong!

I’d make another bench joke here, but the first one was so lame …

Hey! Watch those hands!

Catering: Eco Caters
DJ: Brian Adriano (aka Dj BSTANG)
Flowers: The Enchanted Florist (Burbank)
Rentals: Town and Country
Hair: Glendale Salon Spa
Dress: Mary Linn’s Bridal
Shoes: Manolo Blahnik

From Mary Linn’s Fall 2008 Lux Line

Manolo Blahnik — there is no substitute.

You’ve gotta love sparklies like these!

The girls help Vicky don her dress.

For some reason, none of the groomsmen could tie a tie. So Mike became the man of the hour — in more ways than one!

Vicky’s groom’s gift was a Leica digital camera! She wrapped it in a Rob Greer Photography proof box that was
a leftover from their engagement session printed photos. I thought that the wrapping choice was kind of funny!

Vicky and Mike wanted to see each other before the ceremony. Here’s what happened.

I loved that Vicky’s flowers mirrored the decoration on her wedding dress.

Here are the girls walking near the courtyard at Pasadena City Hall — dishing gossip no doubt!

And the boys weren’t to be left out; they were probably telling dirty jokes.

Mike’s "must have" shot was my stylized tribute American Gothic.

And that led me to this short animation. I’ve never posted this kind of animation on my blog. What do you think?

If you’re more of a "still photography" kind of person, here are the four photos that made up the animation.

Mike sure does walk fast!

I can’t say why, but I love, love, love this photo.

I wanted to post a cool quote here — but I seem to have forgotten it.

madhotsexy™

The Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena, California

These flowers were used as wedding ceremony decorations and were later transitioned to table centerpieces at the reception!

Pretty wedding altar flowers.

These paper lanterns were everywhere!

These seating place cards were arranged in a bed of brown rice! Very clever!

Flower petals and natural rice for the recessional throws!

Instead of a guestbook, guests were presented with these postcards. One of
their friends planned on mailing Vicky and Mike the cards periodically.

Smack, smack, kissy, kissy.

Life imitates art …

Dad at the top of the stairs waiting for Vicky to emerge from the bridal room.
He mentioned me during his reception speech. That totally freaked me out.

The Ceremony

Vibrant colors rock!

Paper lanterns at twilight at the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena.

Vicky and Mike served pie instead of cake. It was super yummy!

These guys were dancing like crazy. You wouldn’t know that she had just dealt with two flat tires! But that’s another story.

I’ll give a cool prize to the person who posts the best caption for this photo in
the Comments section of this blog post. The photos in this photo are part of the "Fashioning
Domesticity, Weaving Desire: Visions of the Filipina" exhibit at the Pacific Asia Museum.

Graffiti Art at the Pacific Asia Museum. Part of the "Calligraffiti: Writing in Contemporary Chinese and Latino Art" exhibit.