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Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
kristen + jason . jordan + bo // prom 2009 . greensboro nc
Obviously, this blog post is a little overdue, but I wanted to share some of the photos from my sister's senior prom this past spring. Whether we're doing prom photos or senior portraits, senior sessions always wind up being some of the most fun to shoot! I had a great time hanging out in downtown Greensboro photographing Kristen, Jason, Jordan, & Bo looking all snazzy in their prom get-up. Thanks again for letting me be a part of your special day, guys!
mt + jim // engagement ceremony . raleigh nc
We were so excited to shoot MT & Jim's engagement ceremony this summer! It was our first Vietnamese engagement ceremony, so it was a lot of fun to be a part of this important traditional event leading up to their big day. I really enjoyed getting to learn a little about both the bride's Vietnamese & groom's Taiwanese heritage.
Be sure to check out the slideshow [ here ] for more photos!
A procession of the groom's family carried gifts wrapped in the lucky colors of red & gold as an offering to the bride's family for her hand in marriage.
Betel leaves & Areca nuts, tea, cookies, wine, sweet red rice, & fruit were all traditional gifts used in the ceremony.
After the procession, Jim's family asked MT's family for her hand in marriage & of course they gladly accepted. :) During the tea ceremony, MT & Jim offered tea to their parents in return for their blessings & lots of good advice on how to maintain a happy marriage.
In the meditation room, the couple bowed at the alter & performed an incense offering. They also bowed to their deceased grandparents & ancestors to ask for their blessings to be married.
Loved this series as Jim gave MT her engagement ring. Her face is priceless! :) Wish we had the chance to shoot this exciting moment for all of our couples!
[ Van Hanh Pagoda's Lion Dance Troupe ] did an awesome job on the lion dance! They did all kinds of impressive acrobatics & put on a really fun show.
I am pretty sure MT & Jim are one of the most adorable couples I've ever seen! :)
Their family put a lot of hard work into creating a delicious Vietnamese feast. They did a fantastic job & we really appreciated their hospitality in inviting us to eat the yummy meal with them!
I love how much this family enjoys each other. There were so many smiles & laughs all around during the toasts - and the whole rest of the day for that matter!
This has to be one of the most musically inclined families I've ever been around. We had a blast listening to everyone sing & play guitar.
MT & Jim - thank you again for letting us photograph your special day!
vendors :
rentals . [ Raleigh Classic Party Rentals ]
lion dance . [ Van Hanh Pagoda's Lion Dance Troupe ]
Be sure to check out the slideshow [ here ] for more photos!
A procession of the groom's family carried gifts wrapped in the lucky colors of red & gold as an offering to the bride's family for her hand in marriage.
Betel leaves & Areca nuts, tea, cookies, wine, sweet red rice, & fruit were all traditional gifts used in the ceremony.
After the procession, Jim's family asked MT's family for her hand in marriage & of course they gladly accepted. :) During the tea ceremony, MT & Jim offered tea to their parents in return for their blessings & lots of good advice on how to maintain a happy marriage.
In the meditation room, the couple bowed at the alter & performed an incense offering. They also bowed to their deceased grandparents & ancestors to ask for their blessings to be married.
Loved this series as Jim gave MT her engagement ring. Her face is priceless! :) Wish we had the chance to shoot this exciting moment for all of our couples!
[ Van Hanh Pagoda's Lion Dance Troupe ] did an awesome job on the lion dance! They did all kinds of impressive acrobatics & put on a really fun show.
I am pretty sure MT & Jim are one of the most adorable couples I've ever seen! :)
Their family put a lot of hard work into creating a delicious Vietnamese feast. They did a fantastic job & we really appreciated their hospitality in inviting us to eat the yummy meal with them!
I love how much this family enjoys each other. There were so many smiles & laughs all around during the toasts - and the whole rest of the day for that matter!
This has to be one of the most musically inclined families I've ever been around. We had a blast listening to everyone sing & play guitar.
MT & Jim - thank you again for letting us photograph your special day!
vendors :
rentals . [ Raleigh Classic Party Rentals ]
lion dance . [ Van Hanh Pagoda's Lion Dance Troupe ]
stephen + madison // prom 2008 . kernersville nc
We were excited to be able to shoot Stephen & Madison's prom photos again this year. They have to be about the nicest couple ever & I'm pretty sure they were the snazziest kids at prom in those zebra stripes! :)
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