Bowers Museum Wedding | Santa Ana, California | Dallas Destination Wedding Photographer | Vicky+Daniel

Vicky and Daniel are new Dallas transplants from the great city of Los Angeles, California.  Needless to say, I was ecstatic to learn that their wedding would be back home in Santa Ana, California and they wanted to fly me there to document it!  Vicky and Daniel envisioned an “East meets West” wedding, and they couldn’t have picked a better venue than the Bowers Museum, which is rich in Spanish architectural elements and full of Asian cultural artifacts!  Coupled with perfect Orange County weather, a couture Ella Rosa wedding dress, lush floral designs by Dee’s Petals, and custom made invitations by The Bee’s Knee’s Custom Designs, I knew we were going to create breathtaking images!  All the pretty details aside, their love for each other and their families was truly a pleasure to capture.  For the reception, Vicky changed into her stunning pink couture qipao which was custom made in Taipei, Taiwan.  There were some touching toasts, fine wine, and tons of laughter to go around.  I hope you enjoy this California destination wedding as much as I did!

Venue:  Bowers Museum  ::  Wedding Dress:  Ella Rosa (from Taylor’s Lace)  ::  Wedding Planner and Floral:  Dee’s Petals  ::  Hair & Makeup:  EChou Makeup  ::  Cake:  Van’s Bakery ::  DJ & Lighting:  Carcano DJ & Lighting

Modesto California Wedding | Destination Wedding Photographer | Terry+Socheat

I’m so excited to share this beautiful destination wedding of Terry and Socheat in sunny Modesto, California!  I thought I was in for a trip to a cool and breezy destination, but we actually spent lots of time shooting in 109 degrees, which happened to be hotter than Texas!  Despite the brutal heat wave, we still managed to capture many great moments including the touching first look and gorgeous outdoor portraits.  In fact, be on the lookout for a fusion first look and private vows with video and photos!  We headed to the school where they met, California State University Stanislaus, the perfect location for their romantic portraits!  Their beautiful outdoor ceremony was held at the Courtyard by Marriott in Modesto, California.  Terry changed into several stunning traditional Cambodian dresses throughout the night, each with amazing details of their own.  As we were rounding the tables, Socheat definitely had his fair share of whiskey.  Socheat’s also my first groom to totally pass out and want to head home early.  Luckily the groomsmen and beautiful bride helped him along the way to hang in there, recover and get him back out on the dance floor where we danced the night away!  I’m so blessed and lucky that y’all flew me out to California to capture your day, I had such a blast!