Dec 19 2012

Nayna + Brandon || Engaged || Salk Institute & UCSD

Posted in: Engagement

Hello from Hawaii everyone! While I’m hear vacationing with my family for the holidays, I figured I could squeeze in some photos as well–work never seems to end! Nayna and Brandon came to me a couple months ago asking about photography for their wedding coming up in 2013 and I couldn’t wait to work with them. Brandon and Nayna had their engagement shoot down in San Diego and UCSD and the Salk Institute. Nayna went to UCSD for her undergrad and worked at the Salk Institute during her time there. Both of the places that we shot at provided for some great backgrounds to work with during their shoot. We had a great time spending the afternoon down near La Jolla and even though it was freezing cold we still got some really great photos. I hope you all enjoy this set of photos and are enjoying your time with your loved ones this holiday season.

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Mark Andrew Gonzales - 12/21/2012 - 10:29 am

These are fantastic Justin! Hope you’re having a last on the island!

Justin Element - 01/05/2013 - 9:54 am

Thanks Mark, i had a great time over there. Congratz on becoming officially FEARLESS! The photos I see on there are so artistic and creative, the competition sure has gotten really tough. Its a big deal to make it in there now!

Dec 17 2012

Cat + Danny || Engaged || Hollywood Farmer’s Market

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For their engagement shoot, Cat and Danny really wanted to go down to LA to shoot at the farmer’s market. We headed out there really early and all of the vendors were really accommodating and let us run around their lots to take their photos. We finished up the shoot at a place Cat found that overlooks LA and had a UCLA tailgate. I hope everyone’s holiday season is going well and please enjoy these photos!

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Catherine Ricohermoso - 12/18/2012 - 5:43 am

Best photographer!

Rachel Ponder - 12/18/2012 - 7:23 am

Awesome pics! You guys look great!!

Salma Perez - 12/18/2012 - 4:07 pm

So cute! Love the cowgirl outfit :) congrats!!

Edith Ramos Laxa - 12/19/2012 - 2:41 am

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing Joan!

Dec 13 2012

Melissa + Ryan || Married || Sneak Peek

Posted in: Preview | Wedding

I flew out to the Dominican Republic on Monday to shoot Melissa and Ryan’s destination wedding here. I’m still currently at the resort and getting spotty wifi access so I decided to put up a shot or two from the wedding yesterday before I lose internet again. I’ve been away from contact for a few days now, so I thought a photo update was due. Who knows, I might actually post my first instagram post tonight. And yes, i’ve joined the darkside. Its just a matter of time till it goes up and sets off the chain reaction of what is known to be instagram whoring. Maybe i’ll start a trend where instead of taking a photo of the food before I eat it, I’ll take a photo AFTER and make you guess what it was. Wait, has that been done before. Anywho, so onwards, please enjoy!

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Melissa Carryon - 12/13/2012 - 6:11 pm

Jussstiiinn!!!! I freakin’ loove these!!!

Hershey Manalo - 12/13/2012 - 6:30 pm

Amazing!!!! Love it!!!

Carolyn Carreon Tapia - 12/14/2012 - 3:29 am

OMG!:) very nice photos! I can’t wait to see the complete photo coverage!:)

Denny Chloe - 12/14/2012 - 4:02 am

You guys look amazing! Hope you are having a blast!

Leticia Alvarado - 12/15/2012 - 10:57 pm

Hi.. congrats.. very nice pictures, I want to get married all over again, just seeing your photos.. hahaha.. hope to see all next year…love ya…

Clara Luisa Provenzano - 12/17/2012 - 2:32 am

You look so amazing.

Jellic Tapia - 12/17/2012 - 10:50 am

So excited to see the rest of the photos ate Mel :)

Aimee Rose Cornelio - 12/22/2012 - 5:00 pm

AWESOME work dude! looks like a magazine shoot = D Can’t wait to see the rest & how u make me look great! haahaa = P.

Sheila Gonzaga - 12/27/2012 - 7:37 pm

awesome pictures… do share more please :)

Tess Buera - 12/28/2012 - 4:03 am

amazing pictures -both of you look soooo happy and so much in love! I’m very happy for both of you.