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

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

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

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

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

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

Henry Wang and Doug McNamee joined forces and hosted another Tilt-n-Shift Bridal Shoot.

We started at Henry’s portrait studio, Lucy’s Bridal in Temple city. Henry graciously let us use his studio, as well as providing couture gown and his awesome in-house hair and makeup person for our bridal shoot.  Lucy’s Bridal has been in the business for a long time, they not only do wedding portraits, but individual portraits as well;  in fact, I was a portrait customer back in college. While I was still in college in San Francisco, my friends and I drove down to Los Angeles for a week of vacation, and a couple of us girls took individual portraits at Lucy’s Bridal. So it was definitely interesting to know Henry and tell him that I was a past customer. Big shout out to Henry and Doug, both of them shared a lot during the bridal shoot, and made the bridal session a lot of fun !

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

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

Brian and Erica met each other 8 years ago through their mutual friend, Jill. When Jill told Erica that someone named Brian is interested in meeting her, Erica was hesitant. She’s not ready to meet any boy right now, what if this boy breaks her heart? Erica pondered. She turned around and told Jill,  “I’ll go if you go, he’s your friend, I don’t want to make it hard on you.” And then, they met.  Jill didn’t have to stay for the whole evening as Brian and Erica were laughing and making small talks by the end of the night.

Brian, a San Diego/Los Angeles Wedding Photographer , is a dear friend of mine whom would do anything in his power to help his friends and family. He’s always full of life and laughter. When you put Brian and Erica together, Erica is Brian’s world, his focus. He’s attentive to her every need, and listens to what she says. He looks at her as she talks, and smiles, it wasn’t what she said that made him smile, but her, just her.

Erica was surrounded by her 11 beautiful bridesmaids, laughing and giggling.  This was the day of her wedding, but she was not nervous, she was having a good time.

Erica’s beautiful wedding gown

Brian had one of his groomsmen dropped off a surprise present for Erica.  As she opened the present, I heard ” my Brian knows me !”   , he gave her jewelry from her favorite store.

This is the Erica I know, she’s always smiling, and glowing.

I lover her train and her long veil

They got married at the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic church

621 w. Adams Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90007

It’s hard to catch Brian and Erica without their smiles. Perhaps when they see each other down the aisle…

The Reception was held at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

5711 West Century Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90045

The Hilton Los Angeles Airport wedding reception dance floor is personalized with their first name initials

Brian and Erica partying it up !

The first dance…

Brian and Erica’s reaction during the maids of honor’s speech…

Erica surprised Brian with a Hula dance in her mother’s wedding dress…

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