"Are you going to eat those"

Two post in one day... This is truly a miracle seeing that I only had nine post since January of 2008. That's less than on per month. I'm sure someone is thinking, "new years resolution" while I'm thinking "a new way of living".

Blogging feels a lot like trying to loose weight. Blogging it's a lifestyle.

So this last wedding was my first Arab "reception" the actual ceremony was held at the brides house the day before with only the parents present or as wikipedia would state "the bride and groom agree on the marriage, and the groom is welcomed in the bride's house, although only with parental attendance, to maintain the purity between both sides", and there you have it.

We made some beautiful portraits on the grounds at Pala Mesa Resort while it was still light out but my favorite photos happened once the sun went down.

This was the perfect dress for Lana. It matched who she was perfectly.


If I can't play with my food I'll do the next best thing, take pictures of it.
This little guy loved having his picture taken. He would run into my frame any chance he got. Who doesn't love a little attention?

Don't you just want to sit down and have coffee with this guy?
It was late and I couldn't figure out what to do with the rings. That's when it happened, "are you going to eat those?" "Don't tell the bride she'll think it's cool later." I'm glad not everyone likes their veggies.




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The Midwest is where I grew up, I can't hide it. Nobody want's to sound like an okie but it does slip from time to time through the occasional long vowel. Not to many okie's have been to Hochiminh City, Vietnam, where my bride was from, or even heard of it unless you were in the war. Most know the city as Saigon, but after the war the cities name was changed to Hochiminh City. Tianna's was so thrilled when she found out that I not only knew of it but had been there. An important part of any wedding is understanding the culture or at least a good point of reference. I don't claim to be "the all things knowing of Vietnamese culture", but it sure helped having spent a few weeks there. I would love to visit again soon! Check back and I'll try and post a few photos from my visit there.

Trung Dung did great work with the makeup. He is also the only makeup artist in over 60 weddings that not only did the makeup but sang a solo at the reception. Had it not been for him being exceptional at his performance on stage I would have thought this to be a bit strange.


Love the way the light shown through the sunroof on our way to the church in the limo it's as if it's giving us some reminder of who's day it was.


Shadows are always fun.
Cute little idea instead of a guest book.