San Marino Backyard Wedding |Denise + Roy|

10.28.2010

When Denise first inquired about her wedding and mentioned it would be a backyard wedding, I couldn’t have been more estatic! I seriously adore backyard weddings! They’re so intimate, fun and full of love. Which is exactly how Denise + Roy’s wedding turned out to be. It had rained during the week so I was a little worried, but the weather gods were on our side and gave us a gorgeous, overcast day this past weekend. We started the day at a beautiful residence in San Marino. I seriously could have shot at and around this home all day. Just gorgeous.

Thanks to Theresa Huang’s Team of TH Makeup & Design for doing such a fab job on Denise’s hair and makeup. Also, big thanks to Kelley Lee Gin of Picture Perfect Events. Kelley did such an AWESOME job of turning a backyard into a gorgeous venue for a wedding. And last but not least, much love and thanks to my awesome friend Cindee for shooting with me that day.

Happy Thursday!

This image of Denise gives me goosebumps. So beautiful.

I wasn’t lying when I said this residence was gorgeous. Look at that view of the backyard. And Denise, ofcourse. ;)

While I was with Denise, Cindee was with Roy getting shots of him getting ready.

Love this shot Cindee got.

Don’t you love that Denise’s engagement ring isn’t a traditional diamond ring? I love that Denise + Roy march to the beat of their own drums, together. Does that even make sense? You get the point! ;p

Some portraits of Denise before the first look. Just stunning.

Their first look. They look so happy. :)

Seriously! I could have shot here all day.

Love this shot of Roy!

After the first look, we headed to Arroyo Park for some fun.

Denise + Roy make such a gorgeous couple. Something about them is just timeless.

<3

Denise wanted a picture of the Colorado Bridge in the background. Love how it came out.

This is my favorite shot from the ceremony. And how cute are the kids in the center of the image?!

Can’t come to the wedding because you’re overseas? No problem! So cool, right?

Can’t tell you how much I adore these next two images.

Bumblebee lights. They are the best. I want them all over my room.

Trying something a little different with the rings and paper lanterns. Love the hint of blue from Denise’s ring.

Denise + Roy! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful wedding with us! Congrats again and have a safe trip to Taiwan! xo!

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Mai - connie these are such great photos.. you captured the emotions and setting so beautifully!! and i love that you called them bumblebee lights.. i like them even more now!! <3

ellen - love the dress choices and bridge shot!

Alice Hu - love this wedding connie! what a lucky couple to have you capture these moments for them.

den - hi. you made me SO happy this morning with these shots~ LOVELY. PERFECT. YAY! and yes, i AM one of “the most energetic brides ever”… =)

san jose wedding |tenh + derek|

10.14.2010

One of the reasons why I seriously love being a wedding photographer is getting to meet so many awesome people I probably never would have if it weren’t for my job. I know I say this all the time, but I really have the sweetest couples EVER. I have been waiting very, very patiently for Tenh and Derek’s wedding ever since our San Francisco engagement session. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint. 3 weeks ago, Tenh + Derek flew me out to San Jose to be part of their special day and I couldn’t have been more honored. It was a day filled with laugher, love and very happy tears. I was actually referred to Tenh by one of my brides Esther (who was also in the bridal party) and I couldn’t be happier and thankful to have met both wonderful ladies.

Tenh + Derek! You know you guys rocked my world, right?! ;) Seriously had a blast documenting your love.

All right. The part you’ve been all waiting for. The Eye Candy:

Enjoy!

How adorable are her Kate Spade shoes? And don’t get me started on her dress! GORGEOUS.

Getting all beautified by make-up artist Linda Ngo.

Sigh. Her dress just melts me.

Tenh looks like a ballerina princess here. Just stunning.

Handsome Derek getting ready at the hotel as well.

Some images while we were waiting for the limo to pick us up for the ceremony. LOVE LOVE LOVE the yellow flowers and black bridesmaid dresses!

A bouquet of yellow orchids never looked so good.

Hellooooo gorgeous light! And hellooooo gorgeous bride!

I totally love this image. Classic limo. Classic bride.

I was debating if I should post this image since it was a test shot and was underexposed, but I just love the way it came out. So I just had to! The ruffles on her dress is just to die for.

The recessional is always such a happy moment.

After the ceremony, the bridal party and I headed out to a gorgeous park Tenh + Derek had scouted for photos. And I gotta say, it is awesome when brides schedule plenty amount of time for portraits. Love it!

They do fierce so well.

This has to be one of my all time favorite bridal party image ever. Tenh looks so happy and you can just feel the love and support from everyone.

After the bridal party images, it was time for Tenh + Derek to do their thing.

Gorgeous.

Half the bridal party chose to stay with us for photos and I think it was the first time the bridal party was having more fun than the couple. ;) It was like I had my own cheerleading team with me. One of the groomsman was next to me the whole time ooh-ing and ahh-ing, taking photos with his i-phone and emailing them to their friends. It was seriously so much fun.

I just might have to move to San Jose. The light is just gorgeous!

Love the next series of images!

My fave shot of the day. So serene and beautiful.

And I end this post with a few of my favorite and intimate shots from the reception.

:)

Don’t you love how Tenh is wiping away her happy tears?

Tenh+Derek! Congrats and thanks again for having me be part of your special day!

And ofcourse, HUGE thanks to my friend Serena for shooting with me! You’re the bestest!

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Pamela Tobias - Fantastic work Connie! oh and I absolutely love her dress…great shots of it!

sarah k chen - stunning work connie! such a beautiful wedding and you captured it in all it’s beauty!!

Cindee bae - Definitely worth the wait, I heart them all seriously!

Christine - wow! these came out great! awesome work, connie!

nancy {so happi together} - Great job, Connie!! These images are stunning – as is the couple! The dress, the shoes, the light – love it all!!

stacy squires photography - simply stunning :-)

Linda Ngo - Love, love, love em Connie! Great work!

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lydia {ever ours} - connie!! freaking amazing, love!!

scraps - you know i love you and how much i love your photos, but i’m speechless… photos are awesome! you captured T&D so well! i wanna get married again!!!

Sarina Love - awww you did a great job on this wedding Connie! Love her dress and bouquet and shoes!

Connie M Chung is A-LIVE!

10.12.2010

Hello my lovely and faithful readers! Wow! 2 posts in 1 day! :) Today is an exciting day for Connie M Chung! My site is finally up and running! Everybody high-five!! And then high-five some more!! And I gotta give HUGE thanks to my good friend and web designer Hyemin of Media 41 for designing the site just the way I wanted it. He was so patient and awesome throughout the whole process. You’re the bestest and I so lurve my site. :) Thank you! And what’s even better? All done with html. Which means… you can view my site on  your phones! Woohoo! So drop what you’re doing or pick up your phones and head on over to connieMchung.com to view my portfolio. :)

Have a wonderful day everyone!

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wedding at palm event center

10.12.2010

Back in July, I had the pleasure of 2nd shooting for the awesome possum Sarah K Chen. We flew up north for Helen & Chris’ gorgeous vineyard wedding and had a blast. I still remember stalking/admiring Sarah’s blog/work back when I had first started shooting. So it’s pretty awesome to have become friends and actually shoot together. Thanks for having me along, Sarah! Can’t wait to do it again this weekend!

And don’t forget to visit Sarah’s blog for Helen & Chris’ wedding and the full round-up of vendors!

Enjoy the pics and Happy Tuesday!! :)

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Sneak Peak

10.05.2010

Here’s a little peak into what I’m currently working on. Gorgeous, gorgeous light. The couple’s not too shabby either. ;) Make sure to come back to see a full post soon!

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Pamela Tobias - Catching up on your blog…love going through all your pictures…especially the weddings *sigh* = )…xoxo

Mary - Horrible…how are you gonna post one, just one picture!! The thing that is truly killing me is, I was there for all the shots and this is all I get to see…??? Harsh, really harsh…haha

Adrienne Gunde - So serene & beautiful.. love it!

cindee bae - gosh… you’re evil.. where’s the rest?! ;)
the anticipation is killing me!

Scraps - Always amazing work! Xoxo