Friday, May 23, 2008

Sarah & Dione (aka "Ricardo")

The wedding we photographed last Saturday was an incredible experience! It was our first time photographing a Filipino wedding, and it was exciting to see how much of their culture was woven into the day. Not only that, but there were so many great moments during their wedding day--I think one of our favorites was when Dione sung to Sarah right in the middle of the ceremony. I don't think there was a dry eye in the church. :)

Another of our favorites moments was the money dance Filipino style--the guests actually planned ahead and made rings, crowns, flowers and veils out of money and then they would pin or tape it to the bride and groom's clothing in exchange for a dance. This was only one of the MANY ways that we witnessed the overwhelming love and support that Sarah & Dione's family and friends had for them. It was truly inspiring.

Here are a few highlights from the day, with more to come in the slideshow...










Congratulations Sarah and Dione--have fun in Hawaii!
Gerald & Airika

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nice work! I love the rooftop with Seattle in the background.

Anonymous said...

Fantastic shot the lighting is stunning

Anonymous said...

I'm not sure if it is my computer or what but I think it is cutting off the last image :( It looks beautiful though. great work my friends. it was so good to see you both the other day.

George Natis said...

That rooftop shot is plain awesome.

Thanks for your support Gerald ;) Now your blog is on my watchlist :D

Tara Young Photography said...

I love the first two of the bride, beautiful lighting! And the ring shot is very cool!!!

Anonymous said...

Great post guys! I really love the rings and the night shot. Off-camera 580's?

Gerald said...

Yep, that's a 580ex to camera left... and the best part--it's completely voice activated!
(thanks Airika!)

Anonymous said...

Say what? Voice activated? Kinda like The Clapper in the 80's? When shall we chill again Popes?

OHANA PHOTOGRAPHERS said...

that ring shot is tasty goodness!!!!!



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