2008-6-28 Ayesha & Matt wedding @ UC Berkeley Faculty Club

Here comes the big day of Ayesha & Matt, Matt is an engineer finishing up his PhD, and Ayesha is a lawyer. The ceremony and the reception both at UC Berkeley Faculty club in a little overcast saturday (perfect for an outdoor wedding).

It was like I've been knowing Ayesha & Matt for a long time, I shot their engagement portrait before, went to San Diego with them for their pre-wedding party and finally the wedding day yesterday. Ayesha & Matt had been completely trusted me in the whole process and I have so much fun working with this cute couple and their families and guests both in San Diego and San francisco. During the preparation part in Ayesha auntie's house, one of the bridemaids said she loves my work and want to have a picture with me together, I was honestly very surprised, hehe, I have some fans !! :)

That's what I 've been always saying, wedding photography is not just about money, it is all about the connection between me and the couple. I really really really hope can seen them again in the future.

Ayesha & Matt , have a sweet honey moon in Greece and Turkey !!

Here are some wedding highlights. Look at this huge bridal party :)

also attached the san diego henna party link :
http://www.chungliphotography.com/w/ayesha_matt_san_diego/






























Vendors Info.

1. Wedding Coordination- Spoiled Rotten Events (510)396-5055
www.spoiledrottenevents.com

2. Flowers- Huckleberry Karen Designs (415)290-4312
www.huckleberrykaren.blogspot.com


3. Photo Booth- Party Booths (866)437-0297
www.partybooths.com


4. Lighting- Full Scale Event Productions (510)865-3737
www.fsep.net

2008-6-23 Jewelery shooting with Asya

I'm always excited to see different type of client came to me and ask my availability. This time is some jewelry shooting for Roberto and Edward. Roberto and Edward are in the process of designing the new web site for their Peruvian crafts and jewelery business. Here are some shots for the stunning model Asya. We shot at around 7:00pm, part of the shots were taken outdoor, so you will see some "Freezing Asya" shots.

They are still trying to figure out the overall tone for the whole series.
If readers you are interested in these products, can contact Roberto r_bustillos@hotmail.com or Edward ealvites@gmail.com :) Their site will be completed shortly.

2008-6-22 Sightseeing after the shooting in San Diego

Isn't that nice after the business ( the pre-wedding henna party photoshoot ), I still have the whole sunday for some sightseeing while I am still in San Diego ....It was all about sunshine, beaches and my complimentary rental convertible mazda mx-5. My return flight was 4:00pm, not a whole lot of time, so I woke up really early at 7:00am. After the hotel breakfast, I drove straight to the Conronada Beach which is just about 10 mins from downtown. Still very early, not a lot of people yet, as you can see in the pictures, but it was so peaceful. After that , I drove to the La Jolla Beach and nearby area which I spent most of the time.

2008-6-22 Back from San Diego Pre-Wedding Henna Party Photoshoot

Just got back from San Diego photo shooting a pre-wedding party . Down there in San Diego was Hot Hot Hot, but the trip was very exciting and fun. I also got half day on Sunday for some sight seeing after the Saturday shooting.

I arrived San Diego Saturday around 2:30pm, first thing of course to get my rental car. I reserved a regular economy car, however they said they were out and asked
me if I mind to get a 2 drs convertible one. I was like ..Hey, Why not !!!!!! Sweet !!!! a Mazda Miata !!

The Wedding party start at 6:00pm. but I was not very familiar with San Diego, so I drove there earlier and got myself ready. The wedding party was fun, some
traditional Pakistanis custom , plus 2 henna artists helping the guests to "decorate" their hands ! I also got one as my own souvenir :)

I left the wedding party at around 11:00pm and drove back to the hotel in downtown. Got ready again for the Sunday sightseeing . So nice to do photoshoot in other location, as I got chance to do some personal shopping and sightseeing. Ayesha and Matt's real wedding day is 6/28 at Berkeley.

Here post some of the highlights from the Henna Party.






My Rental Car..Hertz said they don't have economy car and see if I want this one.. SWEET.


Isn't San Diego the best place to drive this convertible car...








A big backyard party




Newlywed Ayesha & Matt.