Paper Ban Photography

Jennifer’s Bridal Shower

GRANADA HILLS, CALIFORNIA

During the fall of last year, I had the pleasure of photographing Jennifer and Levik’s Vietnamese Engagement Party. It was a great experience, as I had never been to one before (view the link to see some of the photos!).

This time, however, Jennifer had a more Western event – a bridal shower! With an event filled with great food, fun games, dancing, an awesome bride, and a happy surprise, Jennifer’s bridal shower was so fun to photograph! View some of my favorite photos below:

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Dee and Jonathan

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

I knew from their El Matador engagement session that Dee and Jonathan were a carefree type of couple. I adore that about them. When I arrived at Dee’s house to photograph her and her bridesmaids getting ready, she quickly admitted, in a relaxed tone, that she had forgotten to bring all the items usually necessary for the detailed shots – invitations, bouquet, rings, etc. As the wedding photographer, I panicked a little bit, but she shrugged it off, and I admire that about her.

Throughout the day, it was very clear that the wedding was about Dee and Jonathan, and the important people that mattered in their lives, who came together on their special day to celebrate their union, without stressing about the little things.

Dee and Jonathan, I wish you the best. Thank you for having me be a part of your special day!

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Jamie and Randy’s Backyard Wedding

MONTROSE, CALIFORNIA

Jamie and Randy had SUCH a chill wedding. One of the reasons for that is because they already got married late last year in Hawaii!- and they wanted to host another wedding in the Montrose area as some of their closest friends and family couldn’t make it the first time around. Even the priest (who wore sandals, btw! :D) commented on how Jamie and Randy were one of the most at-ease and relaxed couple he’s ever united, haha.

The ceremony was held in Holy Redeemer – St. James the Less Catholic church in Montrose. Afterwards, everyone went to Randy’s parents’ house for a laid-back backyard wedding reception. Their reception was filled with colorful paper lanterns, pretty patterned papers, and tacos!

Jamie and Randy, thank you for having me photograph your wedding!

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Joelle

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA

Newborn Joelle arrived just the day after April 1st. She was a tiny littlest thing, and definitely the quietest. As I tried to keep her peacefully asleep, the house was so full of commotion of her arrival that she ultimately woke up and stayed awake. Yet, she never cried. Joelle’s eyes blinked, fluttered, and peered with wonder at all of us that ogled her.

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Lorelei

ALHAMBRA, CALIFORNIA

I had the pleasure of meeting baby (and now toddler) Lorelai late last year for a family holiday photo session. But since then, her mother wanted more pictures, this time for Lorelai’s first birthday. And so came to fruitition a birthday cake smash in a local park! She dressed up in a cute pink frilly one-piece, and later in a tutu. I have a feeling that she loved her outfit so much, Lorelai didn’t want to ruin it by putting cake all over her outfit. I say this because she handled the cake so proper!- just dabbing the cake lightly with her fingers and eating with a pinkie up in the air. This cake smash was so fun to photograph!

Happy birthday, Lorelai!

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Colin

LA CAÑADA, CALIFORNIA

Recently, Colin turned one years old and to celebrate, his parents, Drew and Deborah, threw him a dinosaur-themed party in the quiet Los Angeles County neighborhood of La Cañada. The party decorations looked adorably ferocious with balloons and dinosaur blow-up dolls neatly scattered throughout. Colin noticed them amicably, and when in the vicinity of one, would point to it and make those cute sounds that babies make. Oh, I love photographing babies!

And following the Korean tradition of turning one known as Doljanchi, Colin’s family gathered around the room to see what career path this little guy would take. He dressed up in a cute traditional Korean outfit, and picked up one of the object laid in front of him, which was a ruler.

Congratulations on turning one, Colin! Thank you for having me as your one-year birthday photographer!

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