monica and kristin ran a half marathon

monica and kristin ran the nike women's marathon last weekend. 13.1 total miles were traveled to officially complete a half marathon. i can't even imagine biking 13 miles, let alone, do it by foot. they truly are warriors.

i believe the nike run has the most perks because of all the free chocolate and free dry-fit shirts and free tiffany necklaces and hot firefighters in tuxes and free organic foods and free oxygen bars and free massages... let's just say i can keep going.

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adriana - geisha photoshoot

this past weekend was something special. busy... but special, none the less. i had a very good friend named adriana come over and dress up as a geisha. getting ready took over an hour but oh, man was the wait SO WORTH IT. she looked absolutely AMAZING in her outfit.

we've been planning this for several month and the wait is finally over. i hope you enjoy adriana's pics as much as i do. thanks adriana!

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jen and tracy

i had a couple of photoshoots today, trying out new techniques with lighting... it was great that jen and her sister tracy were able to help me by acting as my models. before we started the day, monica decided to go with us rather than write her paper that's due this monday. but it's okay because i promised her that i would study with her tonight and the WHOLE DAY tomorrow.

here's a sample:

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trina's quinceanera

i was digging through my files and thought this would be a nice addition to my blog. these images were taken a couple months back on july 15th (my birthday). yes, i went out and shot an event with carl on my birthday. this goes to say that i'm not a work-a-holic, i just LOVE photography that much.

i work hard and play hard, too. at least i'd like to think so. monica thinks i'm getting old, but who is she to say? she's only my wife. = )

after the quinceanera, my close group of friends and co-workers headed out to the great sushi house located in alameda. yes, i'm a HUGE fan of sushi. give me twix and sushi to make ed happy, just don't count on me eating both at the same time... ewww, gross (or is it?)

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engagement - april and phil

April and Phil, despite their individual accomplishments and their serious occupations, are totally opposite type of people in person. A really warm, funny, and quirky couple they are which really made my job easy =) We had shot their e-session at Bay Street in Emeryville. They are gorgeous, fun, and very easy-going. It’s almost impossible to take a bad picture of them! So touching to see their expressions and emotions and for some reason, through my camera, i can totally feel it. They just can’t get enough of each other. It’s a natural high. Congrats to you, April and Phil!

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