Munir and Eman || Palestinian wedding.

The biggest reason why I love weddings is having the chance to see two families come together. Munir and Eman was the first Palestinian couple to book me for this year.  At Emana and Munir Wedding I had the opportunity to capture  beautiful and amazing cultures ceremony. To me, it proves that love is eternal and universal. Eman and Munir are examples of two people who have done so much for others, and helping each other grow. Their faith in god drives them to be the best they can be for others and each other. Their bond and care brings light in everyone that surrounds them.

This here is just a little preview of whats to come. Needless to say, I think Eman and Munir looked absolutely amazing for their wedding, and they absolutely know how to party!

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Multi Culture wedding || Anisha and Michael || Jewish and Indian ceremony|| Del Rio Country Club

Anisha and Michael come from two very different cultures, as she is Indian and he is Jewish. Many would think this was a pretty big difference, but what I witnessed at their unbelievable June wedding was anything but different, as these two families couldn’t have been any closer. Michael and Anisha decided to honor each other’s religions and cultures by having two weddings in one day! This was by far the most unique wedding I have ever had the honor of being a part of, and I am so grateful to this amazing couple for choosing me to document their day through my lens.

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April and Danny Engagement session | Yosemite National Park

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EMILY AND DWIGHT || ENGAGEMENT SESSION – UC Davis

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First award from This is Reportage Photo contest collection 10

Thanks to the judges for a single image award and a story award! The standard of the work in TiR contests is so high and that makes it such an honor to win. Huge congratulations to all the other winners, this is a truly cracking selection of images!

Full gallery here :

https://thisisreportage.com/collection/collection-ten/

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Kyle and Pamella Wedding|| Vizcaya

The story began with Kyle, a strong, fearless, and successful firefighter. Unlike the fires he’s fought many times before, nothing could have prepared him for the flames Pam would spark. It was at the local gym where Kyle had caught Pam’s eye at first glance. Originally uninspired to pursue fitness, Pam suddenly then realized the importance of it. This ended up being only the first of their many encounters blooming into a beautiful and fated relationship.

Years later, we see the two join together with their loved ones to finally promise their lives to each other. Before the wedding, Kyle became more and more anxious as they all prepared to make the event real. His brother, the best man of the wedding, became Kyle’s aid in supporting him through this stressful yet joyous milestone. Being surrounded by his closest loved ones rebuilt his confidence and gave the wedding the success it deserved.

Finally at the altar, Kyle and Pam exchanged vows as they wiped their tears, shared their stories, and laughed with everyone’s hearts. This day was theirs. They made sure to pay tribute to Kyle’s late father who would’ve loved to see them on their big day, if only heaven wasn’t so far away. With the best man’s children as ring bearer and flower girl, the two lit up a uniting candle with their own separate ones to light a flame for their bright future together.

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Amany and Waleed’s Maternity session

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Jarrett and Alaina | Historic Hotel Woodland Wedding

What makes a happy wedding day ? Someone says it’s all about being prepared with all the decoration and scenery look of the venue. Other says it’s all about the beautiful dress, ring, bouquet.

That’s is all true to me. However, Alaina and Jarrett wedding have defined this definition again. What make their wedding day so special is the simplicity and thoughtfulness. Alaina’s wedding day is usually at least in our top joyous events. We planned for it, we engaged with it, we loved it, and we lived it. I and Henry, my second shooter visited Alaina and Jarrett at their rehearsal in Woodland hotel.

The first thing came to our mind is the heart warmed welcome from both of family sides. Finally, the day is arrived. I was really surprised that the wedding dress was handmade by the bride, Alaina. She took lots of love and time to work on the dress . Eventually, it bloomed by the way it supposed to. A country-inspired wedding that was the perfect reflection of the couple, we can’t get enough of real emotion. From the personal touches to Alaina’s beautiful wedding dress, everything about the day was oh-so-sweet.

They also spent a wonderful time with family and friends from all over the states and out of the country The long-lasting memories of Alaina and Jarrett’s weddings are often the gentle moments alone for the bride and groom. The words in the vow exchange, the tears of happiness rolling on the parents, the stroll around the grounds, the quieter moments as the day fades, the smile of every guesses witnessed the couple at the reception, all the dances and moves under the light and charming music .

All this simplicity from the couple shows that of the best things in life, happiness, don’t actually cost much, we are so honored to be your photographer in your wedding day. Your wedding day had taught me so much how important of simplicity is. Finally, congratulations on your new adventure and thank you again for choosing us to be the one capture and witness your big day. Your happiness is our passion

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1 Master piece Wedding Photojournalism + 8 Diamond award for Engagement session from WPJA

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Amber and Campbell | Wedding inside Secret Garden

It was such a beautiful day for us to capture the wonderful wedding of Amber and Campell. The love story of Amber and Campell began when they both went to a holiday party and met each other. Amber, a beautiful and young lady from Singapore, fell in love with Campell, a kind-hearted and talented gentleman from Wisconsin, USA. Regardless of where they were, destiny now had brought them together so that we all gathered here at Amber’s and Campell’s wedding.

Amber was so happy to have her two best friends and her dad from Singapore to be at her wedding. As for Campell, he could not describe how honored he was to have his two best friends since 5-year-old to be his best man and groomsmen. Both Amber and Campell enjoyed their wedding day to the fullest throughout the whole time from hiking at the beach, getting ready, attending the wedding ceremony, giving a toast at the reception and dancing their first dance together.

The atmospheric and emotional ceremony was held at the “Secret Garden” where both Amber and Campell burst into tears while giving their vows to each other. The elegant and vintage theme of the decoration enhanced the coziness and warmth feeling of the wedding reception, which was held at a barn wedding venue.

One of the most precious gifts that Amber and Campell received that day was a song sung by Campell’s best friend for Amber’s and Campell’s first dance. Melody from the guitar strings filled the atmosphere of the wedding night with joy and excitement. We wish the best to the journey of life that Amber and Campell shall travel together from now on to forever.

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