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Ping and Nic are married, Version 2.0

Posted by Dave@ DNR Photo.

Man, this is what work should feel like. You get up really early (ok maybe not that), grab your camera and a pin-stripe suit from Oscar de la Renta, and dash out into the world.

Swing by Starbucks, get your liquid crack, then notice the odd couple at the table outside. Take their picture without permission, then continue hanging out with your friends/clients, shooting away and catching the smiles. Smiles you were getting only between shots when you first started, but are a sure thing now.

Man, I love this job! Couples like Ping and Nic remind me why...
I've had a lens and a flashing light in front of this girl for a whole day at Wedding 1.0 (see previous blog post by the acclaimed Rob) and I'm back for round 2. Only THIS time, we're starting 4 hours earlier than last time.... now, you would think Ping would be grumpy.... on the contrary... All smiles!

Being able to attend a Chinese wedding was a gift in my eyes, since its a very intimate ceremony, with only the most important individuals present. I was in! I was family! For a couple hours, I felt like just another uncle, cousin, friend stopping by. It was splendid. We headed over to the capital for some shots against the polished granite walls, then it was party time!!!

OK, I know, I've been slacking on posts, and you want to see some pictures.... I'll post a bunch for everyone. A dear friend of mine used her photos for her myspace and was kind enough to add our website to each description... Mishell, you rock! I wanted Ping to have the option to actually add a description, so I added a little strip on the photos, I hope its not too distracting!






















This was a huge reception.... with over 800 guests in two separate rooms!









This last one says it all...




I had a blast shooting their wedding(s), and I hope some of the 8-8-08 luck rubs off on me! I cant wait for Ping and Nic to come back from their Florida honeymoon so I can show them their pictures. I'm sure that seeing her smiling face again and sharing some laughs as we look through her days will once again remind me that this is exactly what work should feel like.

Ping and Nic are Married, Verson 1.

Posted by Rob:


Congratulations Ping and Nick, Mr and Mrs Hart! This past weekend Dave and I had the pleasure of photographing not one but two weddings for our good friends.

The first wedding was on Friday afternoon at the Sogno Winery, in the Sierra foothills.

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Ping looked amazing in one of the most beautiful wedding dresses I have seen, and I have seen my share.
Dave was lucky enough to be surrounded by these lovely bridesmaids all day.... who WOULDNT love coming to work!

Ping spending a little time reflecting on her big day... When I saw Ping and Nic's faces after the ceremony, I could tell that both were so happy to be Mr. and Mrs.

So, while Dave had a blast with Ping and her girls... I spent a little quality time with Nic and the boys. I had a blast just hanging out and snapping shots of the guys as they played 'Rock Band' and convoyed up to the hills, picking up additional crew members and refreshments on the way.

After a couple of typical delays( we were having too much fun taking pictures) the ceremony got underway and was fantastic! In my humble opinion this is one wedding that has been a long time coming.

To the Harts: Dave and I wish you the best and know that if you have half as much fun throughout your lives as we did shooting your wedding, you're going to live happily ever after!

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The second wedding, well that's another story... I believe Dave is going to post that one up!

To see more of The Harts' Wedding, head on over to www.DNRPhoto.com and look under Galleries for "The Harts"... Just posted em last night, so they are minty fresh!!!

Mini vacation

Just got back from our mini vacation to San Diego and LA. We visited the Zoo which was nice but man that place was... well like a zoo... sooo crowded. Here's a couple of shots of the Family and my boy enjoying his first visit to the beach.

My Sister and her BF enjoying the ocean

My son, HW with his mom and cuz Charlotte

Mom and HW enjoying the water.

Well, vacation is over and now it's back to work. Ping and Nick's Wedding(S) Friday and Saturday... I'm going to need another vacation by Sunday!

Homework

Yesterday we scoped out the locale for our upcoming wedding in August. For all of you brides who are feeling stressed out about your wedding, listen to this.... our bride is having TWO weddings back-to-back! The first is a traditional American ceremony at a winery, and the second is a traditional Chinese wedding, with more than 800 guests! Talk about a busy weekend! Rob and I definitely have our hands full, shooting a double with the same bride. Thank goodness she's a sweetheart, and super laid-back!! Even I would get tired of having a lens in my face for two straight days.

Here's a peek at the Winery. The Chinese wedding location is a closely guarded secret ( translation-I dont have any pictures of it yet):





My little helper snuck into a photo or two... he's going to be an awesome photographer some day!