Painting The Town Red Glass Photography

07.22.11 | Malcolm + Ruffles | Wedding Day

2011-08-02T11:27:00.000-07:00

2 worlds colliding... Malcolm who grew up in Tanzania, and Ruffles from the Philippines. Both left their homeland in search of a different life. Indeed the collision course stayed as planned, and both met at a state with the biggest area - Texas!

As they say, "Don't mess with a Texan/Houstonian"... and yes, they did not mess around much that they decided to tie the knot! Down the aisle they traveled... Looking forward to your growing family :)

Congratulations and God bless you two... we love you always!

07.08.11 | Bien + Mae | Wedding Day

2011-08-02T10:39:00.001-07:00

And so it goes... these two lovebirds having known one another for over 10 years was meant to be together for life. It is always inspiring for everyone (even us who are not related to them) to be part of their special day.

Thank you and we are happy to be part of the wedding; as photographers, as guest, but most important as friends now. God bless you always.

Felix + Happy | Eshoot

2011-08-02T10:24:00.001-07:00

Felix and Happy is a testament that long distance relationship do exist... and it works! Felix - a jet setter, laptop in the bag New Yorker... and Happy - a chic designer browsing the fashion magazine stand Los Angeleno. Miles and miles they traveled back and forth to see one another, and come next year they will be traveling a new chapter in their lives - together :)

From Walt Disney Concert Hall to LACMA with love! Enjoy...

Bien + Mae | EShoot

2011-07-10T11:18:00.001-07:00

Cupid strikes yet again! Bien and Mae have known one another way back when, dated on and off, and about last year decided to tie the knot. They decided to do a small ceremony last year to (according to Bien) seal the deal. A year later, it was time for the major wedding sh-bang!

We decided to start the shoot at a park near their home to get them warmed up. As soon as they were comfortable in front of the lens, we headed to downtown Claremont.

Enjoy!

04 | 02 | 11 - Malcolm + Ruffles

2011-04-22T21:03:00.000-07:00

Met in Texas... to be hitched in Texas. So much fun shooting this couple as they were green with being followed by a camera everywhere they go. They were however game with anything which made our job really easy.

Looking forward to the big day 3 months from now!

Congratulations :)

10|24|10 Josiah + Thea Wedding Day

2010-11-03T11:04:00.000-07:00

From Baguio to California to North Carolina... you know Cupid had to work full time to get these two young lovebirds together. The courtship and dating all started back in college (Philippines) for Josiah and Thea and for the most part, they were inseparable. Until Josiah decided to serve for his country and enlisted in the US Army when things became exciting.

Congratulations Josiah and Thea!

10|16|10 - Rowell + Raida Wedding Day

2010-11-01T23:47:00.000-07:00

One wedding destination to remember... Sta. Ynez!

I was asked by my dear friend Ricky of Bluelights Photography to help him out with our friends wedding. Thanks Ricky for asking me to shoot with you... anytime, anywhere!

Some brief history:

I do remember Raida attending our Christian Life Program (CLP) back in the days, of which she finished and became a sister of Singles For Christ.

Rowell on the other hand attended the same program a couple of months later, same church, and just like Raida completed it and became a brother of Singles For Christ.

I did however learned from a trustworthy source that Rowell was invited to the CLP program, with the promise of meeting someone (as our community call it... God's Gift aka "GG"). Was it luck for Rowell to meet Raida, or Raida to meet Rowell? ... I say it is indeed God's Gift for them to cross paths.

Congratulations Rowell and Raida! What a wonderful wedding at the Mission followed by Vineyard reception :)

06|18|10 - Red + Kat Wedding

2010-06-29T19:22:00.001-07:00

Red + Kat - The Wedding Day

I met Kuya Red and Ate Kat 8 years ago when they were still dating, and right off the bat I felt the connection they have for one another. They were funny, cute, and very friendly (besides Ate Kat's family coming from the same province as my dad). 8 roller coaster years later, I was contacted if I was available to do their wedding. Well, I could not resist since I knew that it was going to be fun doing it for them. Despite a very emotional church ceremony, every single second and minute was a blast! Enjoy the sneaks!

06 | 05 | 10 - The Prom of Kate

2010-06-08T00:24:00.001-07:00

I've known Kate when she was 14 through a church organization via her parents who were part of our Orange County Chapter. She was shy, sweet, and God loving.

It has been quite sometime that we have gotten together, however we have been in contact with her parents via technology (i.e. FB). That night when my wife told me that I was taking Kate's Prom photos, I knew I was not getting any younger. "Wait, What? How old is she?!?" was my initial reaction. I felt like a deer dazed with those glaring headlights wondering how that 4 years flew by so quick.

The Prom Day
Parents were excited, mom was really excited. Relatives from the valley came by to witness... excited too.

My wife Paula did Kate's make-up; With Kate's youthful and flawless skin and my wife's expertise, it was a given that Beauty was the final outcome.

Doorbell rang, dad had a gun in his hand (a drill gun that is, lol) and opened the door to welcome Kate's prom date.

The rest was a fun photoshoot with Kate, her date Brock, and the Prom Group.

05|09|10 - Red + Katherine

2010-05-12T01:37:00.000-07:00

It was a pleasure to shoot Red + Katherine's engagement session last Sunday despite overlooking it was Mother's day. It was a blessing in disguise since we started a little past lunch time. Traffic was not bad, foot traffic was okay (I guess most were in restaurants or movie houses enjoying MD). From the infamous Pasadena bridge, to the city hall, to Union Station, and LACMA's "Urban Lights"... and to the AISLE in a couple of weeks! :) It was a long day, but it was well worthwhile – laughter, good vibes, and a couple of Monster energy drinks to fuel us through the day… Enjoy.

10|10|09 - The Wedding Day

2009-10-12T01:55:00.000-07:00

It has been 3 months ago when Kerry decided to pursue her dream wedding. Not being able to afford the cost of such, she decided to barter for services... via Craigslist. Little did she knew, that a simple ad would bring her dreams to reality.

This night was filled with so much love; from Kurt, Kerry, and their families... to vendors and guest alike. We came there as strangers to most, albeit we were the official photographers for the event. However that was not the case; it felt like we have know most of them... and there was something in the air that brought everyone there; the act of giving.

To Kurt and Kerry... we thank you for being part of your special day. Continue to be an inspiration to everyone. God Bless.

Beg, Barter, Or Bride | The Dream Wedding of Kurt + Kerry | Balboa Peninsula - 08|23|09

2009-08-26T02:24:00.001-07:00

It is just befitting that our first blog travels to a story that is heart-warming and inspiring. It is no accident that I stumbled on Kerry's Craigslist ad on July 8,2009 at 8:20 am. At the height of a busy Wednesday morning at my full time job, I decided to hit Craigslist for a few minutes (which has been part of my daily routine) just to check for great buying opportunities on photography "toys". Bannering the title "My Wedding Dream, help me with parts of...?", it caught my fancy... Click... Reply... Send Message. At 9:27 am (same day), Kerry replied to my email and Red Glass Photography was on board.

Last Sunday, we were fortunate to meet Kurt and Kerry including their 4 kids - Ryan (15), Sebastiana (10), Tristan (6), and Carter (3) for a day of engagement/family photo session. Balboa Peninsula was our location for the following reasons: Kurt & Kerry met at NB/Lido Island (not that far from Balboa), on every pregnancy they would walk around Balboa, Kurt loves to fish and Kerry... well she gets seasick, and when I asked Kerry what reminds her of Love her answer was the BEACH. From the get go, you know this couple loves to be around people... no ice breakers needed, it was like we have known one another for ages. As for the kids... they were plain kids at play; entertaining and funny! They were just rays of sunshine on a hot sunny Sunday afternoon.

Asked the kids "If Dad and Mom were SuperHeroes, who would they be?"

Kurt - Super Fisherman because he catches all the big fish and lets them go (Sebastiana), Superdad because he is awesome (Tristan), Rockamon "because I picked that" according to Carter.

Kerry - Frost because she is shinny and pretty (Sebastiana), Bug Woman because she loves bugs and nature (Tristan), and "blank stare" from Carter.

And if Dad and Mom were cartoon characters - Kurt would be Popeye or Knuckles from The Misadventures of Flapjack, and Kerry would be Spongebob :)

... wonder what was in her Craigslist ad? Follow her story here, her video here ... and her website here.

http://www.ocregister.com/articles/kerry-says-wedding-2500769-mom-ago

http://cbs2.com/local/Kerry.Coryell.Beg.2.1094729.html

http://begbarterorbride.com/index.html

Thank you Paula Mauricio for the Hair and Make-up!

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