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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Greg and Helen met each other on the campus of UCLA, so when it comes time for their engagement photos, they knew, they want to have it in University of California at Los Angeles.

It always amazes me how love works. Greg and Helen chose different career paths, and thus went through different training and were geographically separated.  And when they were finally within commuting distance, they got back in touch.   Helen is the sweetest and Greg is full of fun, the two together makes the perfect combination.

Helen knew that I’m a big cupcake fan, and brought red velvet cupcakes to the engagement session! I gasped when I saw the cupcakes, it tasted SOOOoo good ! I asked Helen what shop did she get the cupcakes from, she surprised me and said ” oh, I made it.”  My eyes widened!  “Are you serious?” I’m still trying to convince myself that something this good can come out of a residential oven !  ( well, it definitely can’t come out of my oven… doesn’t matter how hard I try)

I wish I have photos to show you how awesome Helen’s baking skills are, but…. um… my stomach acted before my brain, they were all gone before I remember that I wanted to take photos of them >_<  I’m so kicking myself right now….

There is something about the picture below that I just love.  It made me feel that Helen is cherished and protected.

quick change of clothes! I’m loving Helen’s outfit !

Please click here for their engagement session sideshow

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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Through my years in Los Angeles I met some amazing people, and William and Kristy are two of them.

Sometime in the spring of next year, they will be embarking a new journey to Japan. To help them remember Los Angeles, we went on a photo session out and about a beautiful park.

Pretty Kristy !

William doesn’t look bad himself.

Winnie the Pooh has been Kristy’s favorite since childhood, so I asked her to bring him along to the shoot.

Winnie the pooh brought his friend Pluto along to the photo shoot, all decked out in Christmas outfit

have a great time in Japan William and Kristy. Don’t forget to come visit us in Los Angeles when you can!

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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Prior to their Los Angeles Griffith Park  engagement session, Nicole told me she’ll be bringing a few props to the engagement session, to make the engagement photo session their own. I was thrilled !

Nicole and Michael are both really artistic, in fact, Michael is fashion, art and commercial photographer, and Nicole owns her own clothing brand, Coley Clothing . Nicole is into vintage accessories, I was gasping over the dress she wore and changed into, so adorable and cute ! And the hats she brought to the session are so cool !

I love this shot. I love how feminine she is, and how masculine he is

Nicole has a really pretty antique ring, Michael did really well ! Makes me want to smile every time  I look at it.

they also brought some vintage suitcases to the engagement session, what a great idea !

Love this hair piece !

Photo on the left is their interpretation of ” tying the knot”, I love that Nicole added her personal style in it to make it their own.

To see more of Nicole and Michael’s griffith park engagement session, click on the link to see their slideshow

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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

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

At a mutual friend’s party, that’s where they met. briefly. Dorothy and Kyle left the party without each other’s contact information…. Then sometime later, Kyle was chatting with his friend, and asked his friend to say hi to Dorothy for him, you know, the cute girl at the party. Instead of doing that, the friend said, ” why don’t you do that yourself.” 

The day at Long Beach was spent full of laughter and joy, Dorothy and Kyle are so fun to be around! I’m so stoked to be shooting their wedding next year, and I know it’ll be a fabulous wedding !

Kyle whispered something to Dorothy, I didn’t hear it… BUT… I saw her reaction.

while we were chatting, Dorothy told me that they play thumb wars a lot, so I asked them to show me

Dorothy, you’re amazing !

To see more of Dorothy and Kyle’s Long Beach engagement session, click on the link to see their slideshow

Enjoy,

Jenny Liu

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

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.