Happy New Year everyone! Here we are, four days into the new year, and I'm certain things are back to normal now that the holiday festivities are over right?
As for me, (and everyone I guess), the holidays were hectic, not only did we have all the familial obligations (and mucho-mondo food to devour), but I had two weddings, and a model portrait shoot all within one week of each other. I wouldn't want it any other way though :)
I'm still in the midst of editing down these three shoots, but wanted to share with you some photos from each event.
First off, I LOVE my brides! A HUGE congratulations to Sandy and Mike who tied the knot last week Friday! What an awesome day it was. I've known Mike's family since I was in High School (coughing) just a few SHORT years ago [coughing again] and it was so nice to see everyone again, and document Mike and Sandy's big day. I had a blast watching their day unfold, and just being a part of it.
A huge, HUGE thank you to Sandy and Mike for letting me be a part of their day, and to Mike's Family for being so warm and open :) I thoroughly enjoyed being there for this terrific event. Also, a huge thanks goes out to my friend and second shooter, Keri Kaba for having my "back" when needed and for the awesome images she also help create! You rock Keri!
Here's a preview of some of the images we created that day :)
I love these guys! Sandy and Mike :)
Congrats you two!
One of my favorites from the day.
Love this one too!
The Bridal par-taaay!! These guys were great to work for/with :)
Okay, and before Mike and Sandy's wedding, I had an up-and-coming model shoot with a cousin of a good friend of mine. I think Lauren is going to go a long way with her chosen endeavor. Check these out:
A big thanks to my buddy Aaron T. for the referral, and to Lauren's mom Jennifer for being so cool on the set! :)
Lastly, the Friday before last, Helen's brother George got married! Yay!!! (And here you guys thought it was me didn't you?!) Their ceremony was held on top of L.A.'s City Hall, (yes, the TOP of city hall) to just the immediate family, including Helen's sister and brother-in-law, and niece and nephews from Hawaii in attendance. So cool! I was honored to be there to capture their wedding :) Thanks you guys and congrats!
Love this photo - George and Ling. Congrats you guys :)
The beautiful bride and bouquet. 
The "Hawaii Kids" as I like to call them. Does this remind you of your cell phone antenna bars or is just me?
Love this photo - taken a split second before the ELEVATOR doors closed :) Yup, elevator.
A quiet moment post ceremony overlooking L.A.
My favorite image from the day :)
Congrats again you guys! And welcome to the fam, Ling :)
OKAY, if you got this far through the post, I wanted to offer any would-be-brides out there a special discount for the month of January. If you make an appointment with me regarding your wedding day, and decide to book with me during the month of January, I'm offering a 15% discount on my select wedding packages/collections. Yup, that's 15% off my select collections. But, you have to book in the month of January (this month) to get the offer. (Offer expires January 31st, and limited to availability. Subject to change without notice. Darned legal stuff ;p) So if you're interested, or know someone who just might be, please have them contact me at info@mpalmaphotography.com to schedule a meeting. I'd be honored to photograph your big day :)
Okay, that's it for now folks, this was a long post. I do wish you all a happy, successful and CREATIVE 2012 :) Now, let's get moving shall we?!
Till next week,
Mike
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Thank you so much June! Happy New Year to you too :) And thanks for visiting! Mike
(01.05.12 @ 05:27 PM)You do beautiful work, I loved looking at your pictures. I can see the love in your pictures and loved your black and white shots. Hugs, June PS Happy New Year and much success. I will remember that you do this.if any of my friends need a photographer!
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