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Look at what I found in an old shoe box. Literally, this was in a shoe box in the closet. And if you can't tell, it's my dad. It's kind of funny to see him looking so young. He's always been young at heart but he's younger than I am now in this photo. Which means this photograph is quite old. Some photos just don't go out of style.

My folks have been in town visiting for the last two weeks, here to celebrate Austin's big 3-0 and so I thought I'd update the ole blog with an oldie but goodie... Stay young at heart, boys and girls!

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Christian Cruz:

What an awesome portrait with so many awesomely natural textures & fades! Makes me want to go through some old family albums/boxes! AND Happy birthday Austin!

(07.12.10)
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Here are the rest of the lovely details from Kelsey + Jake's charming wedding! And to find out more about the wedding day inspiration, read from the bride's own words, as featured on Style Unveiled on how she planned such a gorgeous occasion! You can find a complete listing of her vendors there!

Venue: San Diego Botanic Gardens
Coordinator: Lindye Galloway
Makeup: Jordan Nemer
Hair: Tiffanie Cross
Florist: Mandy Haak and Liv McMillan
Cupcakes: Cupcake Love


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Joshua Ortega:

Great work Jean. Congrats Kelsey.

(06.28.10)
esther:

love all the vintage details!!!! the door knobs look like they're from anthro...so jealous :) everything was so well thought out and jean, you're shots are ah-may-zing!!!

(06.29.10)
amy:

you know i loveee this one! ;)
with all the vintage pieces! incredibly lovely work my dear! xoxooo

(06.29.10)
Adrienne Gunde:

Oh my goodness, the details! So lovely & whimsical, I adore them all! What a beautiful wedding!

(07.01.10)
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Kelsey + Jake got hitched at the San Diego Botanic Gardens back in May. And with my new found joy for gardening, I couldn't have been more excited to be photographing their antique garden themed soiree. Their wedding was just charming in every detail, as you'll see from my inability to narrow it down to just a few photos.

Their wedding has already been featured on LA Style Unveiled. Thanks to Heather at Style Unveiled for putting together that lovely feature!

I simply loved how comfortable these two were on their wedding day. They didn't seem nervous at all! They were in their own. They were in the moment. And it just reminded me of what weddings are really all about.

Look at all the lovely people who contributed to making this day absolutely amazing! I love these ladies so much! They are all so very talented!

Coordinator: Lindye Galloway
Makeup: Jordan Nemer
Hair: Tiffanie Cross
Florist: Mandy Haak and Liv McMillan



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Her ring is an absolute stunner with a gold band and champagne-colored diamond!!! I'm so in love with the combination!
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Austin saw this sign somewhere and photographed it. "In the wood, we return to reason and faith." I just thought it was so fitting for their day!
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esther:

jean, these pictures are so beautiful!!!! seriously can feel their love and joy!! thanks for sharing yet another wonderful blog :)

(06.29.10)
tim:

hey!!! i looooove the close up of the bride.. :) great shot.. my friend is actually a bride's maid and i sent you a note on fb after i found out it was you who shot this.. oooh yeah. i love part 2 as well.. hope all is well!

(07.01.10)
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These two lovebirds are tying the knot next month, so in the meantime, let's check out their engagement photos! Aus and I had so much fun with these two. They came prepared with yummy korean snacks and iced red bulls!!!

Esther is a girl after my own heart with these gorgeous dresses! I took one look at her outfits and I said, Ok! we're doing all of them!!! I cannot wait to see this girl in her wedding dress.

Esther + Kevin looked so amazing that I had such a hard time narrowing down all my favorites!  So I'll be posting more of these exclusively on my Facebook fanpage very soon!

Thanks again to the amazing Hair + Makeup by Nicole DeAnne!


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connieMchung:

GIIRRRLLLLL! i LOVE this session! colors are uh-mazing! esther & kevin look so damn hot! congrats esther! i also can't wait to see her in her wedding dress!

(06.11.10)
Jane (Olive Hue Paper Goods):

gaaah! esther looks amazing! great job capturing a beautiful couple!!

(06.11.10)
kim le:

what a stylish couple! i have the same blue dress as her...hahah.. great job Jean!

(06.11.10)
Connie Chou:

LOVE LOVE LOVE all the images!!!
GREAT job jean!!!
do you know where you got her 'LOVE' ring?!?

(06.13.10)
esther:

jean, thank you so much for these pictures!!! they look amazing!!!

(06.13.10)
joyce:

such gorgeous use of light -- keep it up jean :)

(06.14.10)
Nicole DeAnne:

Seriously girl! you are incredible! I love your work & I thought you captured their love so beautifully! Thanks for the shout out.

(06.15.10)
nancy {so happi together}:

Jean!! These images are SO amazing! Esther is my friend and bride but I just have to say she is HAWT!!! and Kevin isn't too shabby either. :) Can't wait to see the images you capture of their happi day!!

(06.18.10)
KRISTINA:

AHHHHH! Love, love, love her white dress! Their style is Ah-mah-zing! && you captured it beautifully! Do you know where she got her white dress from?

(06.24.10)
Adrienne Gunde:

Omg, I love every.single.one of her dresses and that gorgeous pearl necklace too! Such a stylish & cute couple! Really adoring the ones with the flash!

(06.24.10)
jeantsai:

@Kristina - I believe Esther got it from H&M. :)

(06.25.10)
esther :

yes, the white dress is from h&m and the necklace is from forever 21! :D

(06.25.10)
christeena:

too gorgeous!! you are so good at what you do!

(06.25.10)
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06.08.10
Sorry for being such a tease lately. I'm just waiting for the powers that be to let me blog the rest of Kelsey + Jake's fabulous wedding. Until then, here's another lo-fi preview in film.

One thing I love about film is that you never know what you'll get. I LOVE this happy accident of light leaking across the frame. I know what you guys are thinking - Esther + Kevin look pretty great in lo-fi. Wait until you see them in hi-fi!

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Christian Cruz:

I LOVE IT! The light leak came out looking awesome Jean! Wonderful photo, as always. I love your posts with film! Keep them coming please!

(06.09.10)
nancy {so happi together}:

Ack! Jean!! I have been dying to see these pics and yes. You are such a tease!! Esther and Kevin look amazing in lo-fi. I am so excited to see all the great images you and Austin captured and seriously cannot wait to work together for their wedding day. You are the best!! Lunch again, soon? xoxo!!

(06.09.10)
Connie Chou:

beautiful.

(06.09.10)
esther park:

sometimes "accidents" end up being just the right thing! can't wait to see the rest, jean. kevin & i had a blast working with you!

(06.09.10)
Dinah:

love the pics!!! the pics are amazing!!!!! :) my sis is too pretty

(06.13.10)
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