Olivia + Ben

Just imagine one afternoon during blistery winter day here in Kansas City and out of the blue I got this phone call from a bride asking if I can shoot her wedding in Los Angeles. Hmmm...was this an excuse I'd been looking for to get out and to escape Kansas cold weather, at least temporarily?

But it turned out I didn't need an excuse at all, had Los Angeles been a colder place than Kansas City I'd have still gone to shoot Oli and Ben's wedding for they're one of the most loving, kind-hearted people that I've ever known.

Since their wedding was on Sunday I arrived in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon. After a quick introduction, after all this was our first meeting ever, we went out to shoot their engagement portrait with barely enough day-light left.

Here are some of the photos that I took of them.

From their engagement photo shoot



Sweet moment...




Who said Asian can't jump? :)



Ben's watching Oli getting ready. Guys only take like 5 minutes to get ready for their wedding, right guys? :)





Oli's having a good time...



Oli's dad taking a little siesta. It's going to be a long and fun day so everybody needed an extra rest here and there :)



Ben's scrambling...



From the tea ceremony.




Last minute touch up on the way to the wedding




Oh no!!! Broken heel. But Ben with all his coolness, and a little help from Krazy Glue, fixed it for Oli. All is well now.



Just beautiful.





Pay no attention to the people behind the curtain :)
Oli and Ben nervously waiting to be announced.



The blessing by families and friends





Oli and Ben always do things together ;)



The beautiful venue, Cafe Santorini in Pasadena, where they had their wedding and reception.


Oli and Ben, it's truly a blessing and honor for me to be part of your special day.

Much love.
David Tsai Tjiptogarsono

Valentine's Day

As a part of our project, a group of wedding photographers all across the United States are seeking out couples who are getting married in the City Hall on Valentine's Day. I was fortunate enough to witness and document one wedding today. It's truly an honor for me to witness such event, and to feel the love and joy radiating from the couple.

Here are some of the photos that I took today from the city of Olathe City Hall, Kansas.

















Blessings,

-David

Denise + Shawn

What a loving group of people!

One of the reasons that I love my job is that I get to hang out with some of the most caring and loving people. Denise and Shawn, it is my privilege to be part of your day. It truly touches my heart to see how the two of you are so deeply in love.

Now on to the images...

Last minute steaming.

Synchronized cooling off :)



The Woodward boys.

The beautiful bride.
Simply in love.

Denise is waiting for her cue to walk down the aisle. Just look at the beautiful train she's wearing.



O'Dowd's holds a very special meaning for Denise and Shawn; so, after the wedding they invited everybody there for a little happy hour.

O'Dowd's is a quaint pub with lots of character.

On the way to the beautiful Brio to join their guests for the rest of the evening.


There's no shortage of love and tears in this wedding.

Party time!




The reason she's on the floor ...

is because she was trying to do this :)


Shawn gets a bit overwhelmed (in a good way, of course) :)

Kid being kid :)


Congratulations again, Denise and Shawn.
And to the Britt and Woodward families, thank you for having me for this wonderful wedding.

Much love.

-David