Ho'olaule'a 2009 Tiki Beach Festival

  … or however it gets to be pronounced. Had a chance to watch long time (no she’s not that old) office friend, Sandi perform hawaiian dance  in Long Beach… ended up watching all the dances from all performers from all ages… and man, did I hear hawaiian drums roll beat…. ya, booties shaking like vertebra made of ball bearings and ya tummies showing for my “spare tire” beer barrel belly to be jealous of!!!

The little girls were very, very cute and did quite amazing! The older ones (maybe 20s, maybe teens, I dunno anymore!!! geez, I’m just a guy) are steamin’… and of course Sandi is gorgeous as usual…. Unfortunately, I have more pictures of other performers other than my friend – duh!!! what is up with that?!!! Also met Sandi’s good hubby Scott.

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Another Russian model shoot

Another gorgeous russian model, Xenia, came out and shot with me. Russia seems to have become a breeding factory of these gorgeous ones!!!

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Xenia’s OMP Profile

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Katie and Colin actor shoot

Two awesome actors I shot with – Katie and Colin. The shoot was for Katie but Colin kinda requested for some headshots.

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Alicia model shoot

August 3, 2009 – Quick model shoot with Alicia. The shoot was productive. … used beauty dish straight on to model, with ring light as fill. We had fun. She came with her patient mom, Alice.

Alicia’s MM Port

 

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Reeva and Erwin Wedding

July 19, 2009 – My friend and FlashbackImages partner Jo Dilag and myself recently covered a nice, cute beach wedding. Wedding was in Seal Beach. I think the wedding was simple, sweet, and romantic.  The couple, Reeva and Erwin, looked so much in love.

The bride was radiantly beautiful that Jo and I felt that we were in one of those model shoots. And this was even before Marlou’s makeup magic made Reeva look even more stunning.

The groom, Erwin, was equally a kewl, dashing dude with quite a keen sense of humor. He actually offered some coins to my “beggar’s cup-like” flash attachment. Dude, I so get that all the time – been thinking of gettin’ rid of the darn thing. Maybe that’s why I managed to leave it in your place!

Both filled the fortunately not so windy but warm beach air with sweet romance while the glorious sunset spiced up the union. Awwww, L’amour…. Apparently this couple fell in love with each other twice in their lifetime! They kept kissing each other even without the traditional “kiss” requests of tinkling of glasses from guests.

The wedding was held right beside the restaurant by the beach where they had the reception. The pleasant surprise are the warm wishes and applause of the audience… contributing to the nice festive celebration.

I, for one, is just simply proud and honored to capture a part of their heartwarming occasion.

Best of Wishes to you, Reeva and Erwin.

Slideshow Reeva and Erwin

Their final album design

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