You might remember Michael and Nicole for their engagement session that was taken in Griffith park here in Los Angeles.  Nicole likes everything vintage and is very good with sewing and crafting. In fact, she owns a clothing store and has her own Etsy site ! Nicole brought her love for vintage theme to her wedding; she personalize just about everything in the wedding, down to the flower girl’s dress !

A big shout out to Amanda from Amanda Rae Photography, for helped me capture their big day at Malibu calamigo Ranch.

Nicole knew exactly how she wants her hair on her wedding day, she told Janine from Hairroin Salon the style and feel she wants for her hair, and it turned out wonderful ! Her wonderful makeup is by Noel Nichols.

Nicole and Michael’s ring bearer and flower girl are her nephew and niece, these two are the cutest !  The ring bearer has on converse !

Nicole zipping up her beautiful dress ready to go to Calamigos Ranch in Malibu !

Calamigos Ranch Malibu
327 Latigo Canyon Road
Malibu, CA 90265

I adore her choices in dress, earrings and necklace. Very classy !

Her wedding dress is by Lazaro

Isn’t Nicole stunning?

She even made the veil herself !

Michael can’t stop smiling!

Mr. and Mrs. !!

Nicole even personalize the wedding exit flower cones with a vintage book feel that goes with her book theme !

vintage photobooth tags, also personalized by Nicole!

Flowers are by Kate from Kate Baker Floral Design

Every single table number is painted on the back of a vintage book.

Even the guest sign in book is vintage !

On the top of the tent are these hand made decorations that were crafted one by one and string together. Nicole had a vision for this decor, and made it happen !  Thanks to Deanna from Chic Ambiance Events and her husband for staying late at Calamigo Ranch in Malibu the night before to put these up.  Deanna is wonderful to work with ! I can’t say enough good things about her, on the wedding day at Malibu Calamigo Ranch, she’s so on top of things, it makes the day much easier.

Nicole and Michael were able to find a logo design on etsy that fits them perfectly! Her mom and friend Marissa helped with the hanging pom pom decorations, photobooth tags, table numbers and white washed books.  Oh the love I feel from all the help Nicole had gotten!

Nicole made these Mr. and Mrs. signs for her wedding photos ! She did all the work herself !

Malibu Calamigos Ranch is a very big place, so big that there is a ferris wheel, barn and a merry-go-around / Carousel !

first dance as husband and wife !

Reaction during toast

To see more of their wedding , click on the link to see their wedding slideshow

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Life brings people together in mysterious ways,  how Stephanie and JC found me was a total surprise!  Stephanie and JC  are so fun to shoot; they have so much chemistry that my shutter click was almost non-stop!  While we were brainstorming on places to shoot, we decided to start with Viceroy hotel in Santa Monica, such contemporary, colorful and fun place to shoot !

Viceroy Hotel

1819 Ocean Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90401

JC told me that he’s never been in front of a professional camera before. Really?  I think he did really well !

We then move our way to the beach for some beach photos ! Love the Southern California sun !

I adore Stephanie’s green dress !

Stephanie, you’re  fabulous !

Please click here for their engagement session sideshow

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Brian and Jackie knew they wanted to do their engagement photos at Japanese Garden in California State University at Long Beach the minute we discussed engagement photography.

This place holds so much sentimental value to the two of them!  When Brian has to work late, Jackie would go out of her way, and go to California State University at Long Beach to spend some time with Brian, so the Japanese garden becomes a frequent visited spot for the two of them.

I absolutely love this photo !  It reminds me of a movie promotion poster of a love story !

This photo makes me giggle every time I see it, so full of love !

Since right now is Canon lens rebate time, I bought a 85 mm1.2L lens, and absolutely love it !   The bokeh is so creamy !

Another location that Brian and Jackie hangs out a lot is Dana Point Beach, this beach is very interesting, it’s not a sand beach, it’s a rock beach !

Brian couldn’t resist… was it a bear tickle? or is it Jackie ?

This photo below is inspired by my good friend Caroline Tran !

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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I’ve never been to New York. Had the chance to see the big apple in white last weekend.

On the day of our trip, New York was right in the middle of a big snow storm. Luckily we were able to land in JFK, the flights after us weren’t so lucky, they were all diverted to other airports.  Since we were the only flight in JFK, all cabs went to the other airport, where business is. And all public transit are limited, buses are on snow chains, moving at turtle speed. We were stuck at JFK for a good hour before we were able to find a ride.

Lucky for me, the snow transformed central park, making it a visitor’s paradise: winter wonderland ! we don’t get snow like this in California !

I saw this little house in the middle of central park, I didn’t have the guts to walk all the way there in the knee high snow to find out what it is. So… I took a picture of it

I gotta say, snow looks better in picture, rather than out there in the cold !

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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I believe in God, I believe God has someone in mind for us, and when the time is right, he’ll reveal the person to us.

Before I met my husband, I asked people that are married, how do you know that you have found the one?  And they would tell me, ” when you meet him, you would know.”  That didn’t make any sense to me at the time, but their words came to mind when I finally met the right guy, Joe.  Jennifer and Jasen lives really close to each other, however, it wasn’t until a couple of years ago that God introduced them to each other through their siblings.  Seeing Jennifer and Jasen together reminded me of that story.

One of my favorite shots of Jennifer !

I love sunlight and trees ! Makes the perfect backdrop!

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Natalie is a dear friend of mine, she’s always supportive and up for anything!

In order for me to grow as a photographer, I want to experiment different things. When I told Natalie my ideas, she said, “I’ll be your model!”

Off we go to Manhattan Beach for some portraits!

There is something about these two portraits that I adore!

Natalie, you’re gorgeous!

The air vent on the ground was blowing up Natalie’s dress; don’t kill me for posting these two photos Natalie! They are too cute !!

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Matt and Chi-Shan are  high school sweethearts. They’ve been together for 14+ years !

When I heard that, my eyes widened. Most couples that I know grew apart in college, but not Matt and Chi-Shan. They grew together, laugh together and are each other’s best friend.

Throughout Matt’s Masters and Doctoral education in Los Angeles, Chi-Shan and Matt are half a world apart, and yet the distance did not deter them,  Chi-Shan comes to Los Angeles to visit and to be a part of Matt’s world in the states.

This is the Mat and Chi-Shan I know, playful and fun !

Right outside Matt’s place

Chi-Shan will be returning to Taiwan shortly, and they don’t have balloons this big, so we decided to take some photos of big balloons!

Balloon close up !

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Burbank Calamigos Equestian Center is a beautiful place to get married ! Last week Natalie Williams invited me to shoot a wedding there with her.

What better place to get married than the little white house at Calamigo Equestian Center in Burbank !

The boutonniere they picked are so wonderful !

The bride’s bouquet and the groom’s boutonniere has the same color, and the bridal party’s bouquet and boutonniere has another. How awesome is that!

It’s moments like this that makes me smile and reminds me of why I love wedding photography

I heart sweets, my jaw dropped when I saw that they have a wedding cake, cupcakes AND chocolate dipped strawberries !!

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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A couple of weeks ago, Natalie Williams Asked me to photograph an Orange County wedding with it’s ceremony at St. Columban Catholic Church and reception at Anaheim. Natalie is a really good friend of mine, and it’s always fun working with her.

John picked out the boutonniere himself, I like what the florist did, it looks really nice.

Amy’s bouquet is full of fall inspirations, so pretty !

I think it’s ultra fab to wear gorgeous shoes to your own wedding.

please visit Natalie’s blog for more photos.

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Nicole and Michael’s Griffith Park Vintage Engagement photos are featured on Grey Likes Weddings !  I love the inspiration Grey posts on her site, it’s very fresh and interesting. Check it out !

Click here to see more of their Griffith park vintage engagement photos

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

Jenny Liu Wedding Photography Portfolio | Jenny Liu Wedding Photography Blog | email: jenny@jennyliuphoto.com | phone: 310-614-1014

A couple of weeks ago, Natalie Williams Asked me to photograph an Orange County wedding with it’s ceremony at UCI University Club and reception at Anaheim Double Tree Hotel with her. Natalie is a really good friend of mine, and I couldn’t wait to work with her.

The funny thing is, I actually met Mimi and David at one the weddings I photographed earlier this year, and they recognized me!  My couple from earlier this year were also at the wedding, what a coincidence !

Mimi and David opted for first look, taking time to see each other before the wedding eases the build up stress  and allows more time for photography.

During the ceremony…

The ring bearer held on to the ring pillow so tight, he’s got a big responsibility today !

Mr. and Mrs !

We then went around the UCI campus for some more portraits. I’m so glad they allocated time for wedding portrait before and after the wedding !

Mimi is a stunning bride !

I love the couture and the texture of her dress

Their reception took place at the gorgeous Doubletree Hotel in Annaheim

Natalie also provided a photobooth for them as well, please visit her blog for more photos.

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Chris and Pam were my portrait clients last year, at the time they planned on getting married out on the East coast.

I was sad that I wasn’t going to be able to be their wedding photographer since they were so nice, easy going and fun to be with ! Half a year had gone by, then early this year, I got an email from Pam, telling me that they decided to have their wedding here in Los Angeles ! I was thrilled !  I couldn’t wait for their wedding to be here.

Pam and Chris got ready at the four seasons hotel in Los Angeles

I love Pam’s hair that day and the hairpiece , so pretty ! Her hair and makeup is by Susie Chhuor

Guess who they saw outside….

Terrance Howard ! Seriously, Terrance was dressed for the occasion ! I mean who walks around in a suit, then bump into a newly wed? I secretly think he knows Pam and Chris is getting marrried, and gave them a surprise.

Their wedding ceremony and reception was at Il Cielo. The wedding ceremony remind me so much of a fairy tale story

I was emotional during their ceremony, but had to held back and finish shooting. It was so romantic and perfect, the lighting, the speech, the dress, the hair, everything !

Right after the ceremony, Pam changed into a more comfortable dress for the reception, great dress choices !

Pam’s little sister did the table decorations, I think she did a wonderful job !

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of  joining Jeff from Jeff Neal Photography to shoot a wedding at the Arroyo Trabuco Golf club

Andrew and Megan’s wedding day schedule was super relaxed, and they allocated a lot of down time so they can relax and enjoy their day.

Megan’s bridesmaid’s took the time to steam iron her dress, making sure it’s perfect for Megan.

The rustic theme in the getting ready room adds something extra in photos. I love the texture !

When I was walking around the reception room, I saw this picture frame with a quote: ” Once in a while…. right in the middle of an ordinary life… love comes along and brings you a fairytale”

As some of you might know, I started my photography business with the business name Fairytale Dreamer Photography because on my wedding day, I want to be the princess and my husband to be the prince in a fairytale…. Even if it’s just for a couple of hours, that’s all I’m asking for.

So when I saw that quote, I smiled. The quote totally gets me, and my view of love and weddings.

Besides the awesome wedding cake, each table has a real cake as the center piece, and there are four different flavors. They are all decorated beautifully with variety of flowers. If you want to taste the different flavors of cake, you can walk to another table, and exchange a piece.  What a great idea ! It gets wedding guests to socialize while having delicious dessert !

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Jessica Claire has always been a photographer role model of mine.  Her relaxed yet glamourous photos always intrigues me.

When I saw that Jessica Claire is going to have her first workshop, I was so excited ! I couldn’t wait to meet her and see her work! Unfortunately I was in a meeting when Jessica’s workshop registration opened. By the time my meeting was over, her workshop had already been filled….

Lucky me, a couple of weeks later, Jessica announced a 2nd workshop, just a day later than the first one ! I was thrilled ! This time, I made sure that I was free when registration opened, and was able to secure a spot in the worshop.

We started the day with lecture, business sides of wedding photography.  Jessica emphasize on individuality and understand ourselves; so we can show our personality through photography.

Jessica went above and beyond for the workshop attendees, she decided to have a mock wedding and reception setup so the workshop attendees can experience first hand what she does during a wedding. What an awesome idea !

Our models Gena and Jeff didn’t hire a wedding photographer on their wedding day four years ago. I’m so glad that they were able to get gorgeous wedding photos from Jessica and a bunch of other wedding photographers four years later !

We started with getting ready part of the day. Gena, our beautiful model, looks so graceful!

Gena even brought cute shoes  that totally fits the vintage theme !

As a wedding photographer, we often sees the stress that the couple experience prior to the wedding. So it’s a really good idea to do a first look of your future spouse prior to the ceremony. This ease that tension, and gives the couple much more time for wedding portraits, and time to talk to family and friends during cocktail hour.

I adore the chandelier above the ceremony location. So pretty !

Jessica also invited Michael Norwood and his family to be apart of the wedding party, including their little girl as the flower girl.

First dance !  I love the way Gena looks Jeff when he spins her !

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Edgar and Anne met while dancing their night away , the 80’s night! It wasn’t long before Edgar charmed Anne away and the two started dating. Click read more for the rest of their Los Angeles union Station Wedding Story.

Seven years later,  Anne contacted me and told me they are getting married at the Los Angeles Union Station !  When I heard how long they have been together, I was so touched!  These two love birds are ready, no, more than ready, to start their lives together as Mr. and Mrs.

Also shooting with me that day was Jen from Jen Berry Photography . Thank you Jen for assisting me !

Edgar and Anne got ready before their wedding at the O hotel at downtown Los Angeles. The O stands for Orchid, which is the flower Anne chose for the wedding. How appropriate !

Anne wore a pretty Nicole Miller Wedding Dress

I love the tie Edgar picked.

Edgar and Anne opted for first look prior to the wedding ceremony, and also to take all the wedding portraits prior to the wedding ceremony. They want to be able to enjoy the cocktail hour between the wedding ceremony and wedding reception with their friends and family. It’s such a good idea to opt for first look. Less stress and easier wedding day schedule. We didn’t have to worry about rushing through photos to get back in time for the grand entrance.  Got all the photos prior to the wedding ceremony so Edgar and Anne didn’t have to step out for wedding photos. Best of all, Edgar was the first one to see Anne in her wedding dress before all the guests!

Anne is so gorgeous !

Edgar took a deep breath when he saw Anne walking down the isle.

Married !

Since their wedding theme is green, each guest gets to take a plant home, and one lucky wedding guest from each table gets to take  the centerpiece home.

The wedding was coordinated by Kelly from Demaray Events

The orchid bouquet is gorgeous!

I keep coming back to this image,  Anne, with her eyes closed, has a smile on her face and her shoulder slight forward towards Edgar, and Edgar’s face lean again Anne.  I can feel so much love during their first dance, and the two of them are totally enjoying the moment.

To see more of their wedding, click on the link for their wedding slideshow

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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They met at a New York work conference. Out of hundreds of people, Eric saw Diane. Not knowing where she’s from or if he’ll ever see her again, he contemplated on approaching her.

Eric finally decided to ask Diane where she’s from, and when Diane said Los Angeles, Eric is delighted. They had a great conversation and exchanged number for future “business” talk. Their relationship developed after both of them came back to Los Angeles. The rest as they say, is history.

When I arrived at the Solarium where Diane is getting ready, I saw Diane, and she’s glowing with happiness!

Diane’s beautiful princess style wedding dress is by Alfred Angelo

The ceremony took place at Long Beach First Congregational Church

Long Beach First Congregational Church

241 Cedar Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802-3099

Right before Diane’s grand entrance, the church door was closed, and guarded by two groomsmen.

Diane was smiling from the get go, her happiness shows through the veil.

Mr. and Mrs. !

The reception took place at Long Beach Renaissance Hotel

Long Beach Renaissance Hotel

111 East Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802

I love the train on Diane’s dress

They went for a different kind of first dance, something that fits their personalities.

Eric’s so proud of himself, got the garter hands-free!

Eric definitely knows how to make Diane laugh, even at cake cutting.