Sneak Peeks Galore

It’s so busy at this time of year that I’ve really been behind on the blog. I always hope to do full posts on every shoot I do, but it lately seems there isn’t enough time in the day. So with that in mind, I thought I’d post a few sneak peeks from some of my recent shoots. I really love my clients and hope to do more extensive posts for the weddings as soon as I can. In the meantime, hope you enjoy these sneak peeks.

Anusha & Kieron – Wedding, Calamigos Ranch
Nush and Keeks are just absolute loves. You can’t help but adore them, and their outdoor Sri Lankan / Hindu wedding was so much fun. Fun fact: The beautiful Anusha has a Ph.D. Kieron is no slouch himself, and one of these days, an ill patient is going to look up and say, “Wow. My doctor is way too cool.”

Karri & Ian – Wedding, St. Regis
Karri and Ian were married two weeks ago at the St. Regis in Dana Point. This couple wins the prize for best music (Beetlejuice soundtrack, anyone?) and best bridal jewelry (Hello Kitty ring, necklace and bracelet). And the goth bridesmaids with birdcage veils were just to die for. Ian is part of a team that won an Oscar for the special effects in Benjamin Button, but Oscar himself was unable to attend the wedding.

Divya & Deven – Wedding, Woodland Hills Marriott
Divya was a beacon of serentiy during her 600-guest wedding in June. I loved her two different makeup looks, and her reception outfit had some really unique detailing. Deven is also quite cool, and the photos from this wedding turned out beautifully.

Lauren & Robert – Wedding, Beverly Hills Hotel
Lauren is one of my absolute sweethearts, and to say I love her family would be an understatement. Her wonderful sister, Allison, was a bride of mine back in 2007, and she her husband Matt were also married at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Adding to the fun is that Lauren and Allison’s parents — Nancy and Les, the sweetest people ever — were also married at the Beverly Hills Hotel. I’m so sad that there are no more siblings in this family because I really love working with them.

Tulika & Tridi
Tulika and Tridi were married in a Bengali ceremony at Pacific Palms Resort. I first met Tulika at Mili & Sharath’s wedding, which I shot in 2007. Bengali ceremonies have some wicked-cool hats, which I always enjoy. Tulika must have won the “best smile” award in high school because she really does light up a room.

Ani & George – Wedding, St. Garabed Armenian Church & the Palladio
Ani and George had a traditional Armenian celebration with lots of dancing and a ballroom setup that was just lovely. The wedding had so many people that I feel like we barely got to spend any time together. We’ll be doing a day-after session soon, and I can’t wait to get to know Ani and George better. They both seem great, so it will be wonderful to have some good alone-time with them.

Neha & Sudheer – Reception
Neha and Sudheer’s reception actually took place quite some time ago, but I never had time to blog it. This couple was married in India, then had their reception in Long Beach. A highlight was when Sudheer took the stage to serenade his beautiful new bride with several songs, to the delight of everyone in attendance. Sudheer is the brother of my cute bride Sumita, who married Neil last year in a beautiful South Indian ceremony (search the blog to check it out). Neha and Sudheer are expert company for any wine-and-cheese-tasting trips you might have planned.

Sasha & PJ – Engagement
Sasha and PJ were married on the July 4th weekend at the South Coast Westin, then jettisoned off to their honeymoon. Sasha is so effervescent and she loves photography, so I had a great time working with this couple.

Amy & Kanishska – Engagement
Amy and Kanishka will be married at the Ritz-Carlton Marina del Rey on Labor Day weekend. This cute Sri Lankan couple lives on the East Coast, and I’m really looking forward to all the fun things they have planned for their wedding.

Puja & Dhaval – Engagement
Puja and Dhaval were married last weekend at Pacific Palms Resort, and are currently enjoying their honeymoon. Puja is so lovely and sweet, and Dhaval and his groomsmen were uber-cool and down with the swank. This was such a fun wedding.

Barkha & Arul – Engagement
We did more than an hour of shooting in Barkha and Arul’s amazing reception outfits, but those outfits will have to stay a secret until their big day. This great couple will also be married at the St. Regis on Labor Day weekend. In the meantime, if you break a bone in Philadelphia, Barkha can help you out, since she just relocated there for her orthopedic residency. She even gave me advice when I broke off a piece of my ankle in early April.

Aarthi & Vijay – Engagement (even though they’re already married)
Aarthi and Vijay were actually already married in India, but they’ll be having a reception at the Westlake Village Four Seasons in September, and I’m delighted that they tapped me to shoot all the festivities.

Reshma & Harsheel
Reshma and Harsheel will be married in a five-day celebration starting next week. I was so glad to finally spend some time with this cool couple (who hired me via phone), and I can’t wait for their wedding.

Harlyn & Seenu – Engagement
Harlyn and Seenu’s wedding is blogged right before this entry, so I’m a bit out of order on this one. Just scroll down to read more about this blazingly brilliant couple.

Tamara & Lesley – Baby on the Way
I shot this great couple’s wedding in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, a few years ago, and they relocated to Jamaica shortly thereafter. Tamara has been great about visiting and keeping in touch when she’s in town to visit family, and I was thrilled to learn that they’re planning to move back here to So Cal. The baby was actually just born last week.