NEW BLOG!

we are very excited to reveal the new S1 blog! the new blog is custom designed to showcase big image so you can enjoy our images even more! this time we host the blog ourselves to it will be faster and a lot easier to manage.

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we thank blogger.com for hosting our blog for a year. this blog will serve as an archive for previous posts.

patricia + kevin engaged

our session with patricia + kevin turned into an adventure rather than portrait session! the weather was awesome but windy and everyone was out that day at millenium park. i wanted to get something different, so we started at the BP bridge going to lake shore dr.

the wind was blowing hard on the bridge so kevin had to hug her tight! ^_^


this shot reminds me of korean drama poster/ads ^_^


they're so in love at each other, and people can see it too! i heard passersby commenting how cute they were. one couple even told me that i did a great job! ^_^


lake shore


it always fun when our couple is willing to try our ideas. i saw a ladder going down to the water, so i challenged kevin to climb a few steps down! FYI, i shot this by laying down halfway on the ledge!


i was looking for a restroom and i found this spot. the restroom was locked, but we did find a nice spot to continue our little adventure.


park behind millenium


we then went to the CTA loop while waiting for the sun to go down.


special thanks to the nice train operator who waited for me before closing the door!
i actually didn't get on the train, so we got seperated and i took the orange line that went around the loop before finally arriving at their stop! ^_^


finally back in millenium park after dark.


it was a fun adventure you guys! thanks for running around with us and following our crazy ideas ^_^ looking forward to shoot your wedding soon! God bless!

jie hae + james engaged

most times couples pick their engaged session locations. this time I get to pick the location! we did jie hae + james session at our top secret locations. ^_^ one of the location is an abandoned storage house that won't be there much longer, so I really wanted to shoot there before they demolish it.





i was THIS close getting kicked, pulled back in time after getting this shot ^_^





i love this last shot, it wasn't easy to get to this room for them so thanks for trusting me!


james is currently on a medical mission trip to Kenya with his brother! we pray for a safe and life changing trip. God bless! Can't wait to shoot your wedding.

angela + john wedding

our 1st wedding in 2007! angela is a medical student from ohio, so it was very hectic for them to go back and forth to plan the wedding in chicago. originally their date was march 3, but changed to march 17, right on St. Patrick's day! it was a great day for a wedding with all the festivities around downtown chicago ^_^ it was an intimate wedding that we really enjoyed as we got to know all their close friends and families.

i love how the veil just happened to be on the chair covering her accessories


the bottom of the dress


the beatiful bride getting ready


they wanted to see each other before the ceremony so we had angela wait on the balcony for john. here's the first moment when john saw angela taken across the hall. can you see me? ^_^


chicago river on St. Patrick's day


john couldn't wait to kiss angela! ^_^


first dance with awesome downtown lights


the rings on leprechaun hat


we went down to water tower to get some cool night shots


kartika's favorite restaurant! hint: famous for their cheesecake ^_^


the guests were cheering and teasing them as we took some portraits


our S1gnature image just for them


special thanks to Robyn at red letter event for planning the day!

their ceremony and reception was at the signature room on john hancock building just in case you haven't figure it out yet ^_^

angela + john thank you for trusting us with your important moments in life! God bless your marriage and everything that you both plan in the future!

happy St. Patrick's day!

every year the chicago river turns green on St. Patrick's day!





more soon on angela + john wedding!! ^_^

WPJA winter 2006 contest winner

we are honored to place top 10 in WPJA winter 2006 contest. This image was taken at irene + german wedding. I went to the church organ loft and saw the rear-view mirror. I didn't want to move the music sheet on the left corner since the lady was playing, but it works well! This is the second image from their wedding that placed in WPJA contest. Here's the previous one that won in the last contest. How about that!! ^_^

JUDGES COMMENTS: A perfect solution for a summary screen. By the indistinct way you can discover a lot and nevertheless is defies the many small details the main idea basic for the picture.



We would also like to congratulate our good friends Life on Prints, Kristina Carter, and kMO for placing in the contest! Way to go guys!

Click here for to see the winners!

WPD photo contest winner!

We're excited to hear that one of our image placed 2nd in WPD photo contest! This image was taken at sharon + dan wedding in valley lo club.

That day was suppose to rain, and they moved the ceremony indoor. But God is good! He provided great weather during formals and portrait session so we can do them outdoor around the club. Sharon brought parasols so I had them walk around the lake. The result was this image.



Click here to see other winning entries! Congrats to all winners!