We've been tagged!


thanks, bobbi+mike, for tagging us in this blog game for photographers.

the rules are for me to share eight interesting facts about me, and pass this along to eight other photographers to do the same. here's some random trivia about us.

  1. we both have full-time jobs outside of photography. and yes, we know that's a little crazy!
  2. we have a love for all things that live in the sea and are edible when raw. read: sushi-holics!
  3. ed's fave tv shows: build it bigger, dirty jobs, ninja warrior; monica's faves: 30 rock, heroes, grey's anatomy, cash cab, good eats
  4. ed's fave color: yellow; monica's fave: red
  5. we attended rival high schools in the same town and each think we went to the "better" high school.
  6. we have a mini weiner dog named "lola," which means "grandma" in tagalog (filipino). and no, we didn't name her.
  7. we love salsa dancing & snowboarding... not at the same time, though.
  8. ed's childhood fave food: carabao (buffalo) milk over rice sprinkled with sea salt; monica's childhood/current fave food: granny smith apple slides dipped in salt & vinegar

here are the eight photographers that we're tagging. all have commented on the blog at least once… so hopefully they'll see their name here. check their blogs to see!

feel free to share your interesting facts about yourselves, readers!

//ed pingol
707.334.1468
edpingol@gmail.com
edpingol.blogspot.com

linh and ryan's wedding


commentator: monica

we had the awesome honor to photograph the wedding of linh & ryan this past weekend at the decathlon in santa clara. we started our day at linh's parents' home for the "bridal prep" shots, however, instead of preparing to wear her wedding gown, linh changed into her bridal "ao dai" (traditional Vietnamese dress). her large family joined us at the home for the arrival of ryan and his family for the gift exchange ceremony. both their families are great folks and we really enjoyed all the festivities (and great food, might i add)!

this adorable and super sweet couple decided to substitute their e-session for a wedding party session at stanford university, where the beautiful bride and her maids brought along parasols that we really got creative with. we especially love all the beautiful colors of the dresses.

afterwards, we headed over to the decathlon, where the females of the wedding party changed into their ceremony attire. this couple created an event to celebrate not only their love for one another but their love for their family and friends, the beach, and movies. they definitely know how to throw a great party and their family members definitely know how to enjoy one!

congratulations on your union, linh & ryan!

entertainment by: joel nelson productions
cake by: margaret's french bakery

//ed pingol
707.334.1468
edpingol@gmail.com
edpingol.blogspot.com

as if they're the only two in the world

enjoying a summer stroll

the entourage

the beautiful ao dai

twirling the parasols around

the men

i love sunflares

the happy couple in love

veiled silhouette & ring shot

hand in hand

the toasts and their family


the cute little flower girl

first dance


one day - two ways workshop


it was great to finally meet the talented nate, susan, erwin and palos this past thursday. so much talent and energy all packed into the one day - two ways workshop. the workshop was fun and it was great to meet all the other students. i didn't take as many photos as i had thought... bummer, but i'm sure everybody else did! hope to see more photos of the day soon. but for now, just click here or on the images below to see more of what we did at the workshop.

//ed

the result of the photo taken from above... thx nate

//ed pingol
707.334.1468
edpingol@gmail.com
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Jasmin and Jerome's Wedding


commentator: monica

what a lovely wedding for a lovely couple... the day started out catching a few shots of jerome and his groomsmen before we headed to the union hotel in benicia, an historic hotel built in the 1800s and recently reopened within the last few years, where jasmin and her mom and bridesmaids prepped for the big day. jasmin was as calm as a cucumber and was looking gorgeous! her choice in hotel accommodations definitely complemented the reception venue to come after the ceremony.

then, off to st. vincent's ferrer parish we went to meet up with jerome and his guys. they were a fun bunch to be around and seemed to love being in front of the camera.

the admiral's mansion on mare island is one of the several mansions that line the main street, once used as housing for the naval officers and their families before the closing of the base. reminiscent of old plantation days and "gone with the wind," we were sure to take advantage of the architecture outside the mansion, as well as the decor inside. the reception was held outside in the garden dedicated to mare island's official gardener. what a beautiful location and such great weather for a wedding in august.

congratulations, jasmin & jerome! can't wait for your aftershoot next month. =)

//ed pingol
707.334.1468
edpingol@gmail.com
edpingol.blogspot.com

jerome got his guys matching silk boxers

jasmin and her ladies getting ready at the union hotel

all these ladies were excited to see jasmin "tie the knot"

jasmin and her beautiful bridal party

twirling her skirt in front of an awesome stained glass window

huddling up and giving the pep talk just before the ceremony starts

the anticipation just before the ceremony

the ceremony

time to celebrate!

they did it! hooray for jasmin & jerome!

the lovely jasmin with the guys

on the staircase inside the mansion

first dance

bouquet toss!

sunflare shot of the lovebirds

sis, jasmin, and cousin's "jumping" shot

the details... check out the photo guestbook (printed through blurb) they created of their e-pics we shot of them, next to jasmin's parents' wedding photo

slooooow exposure

Jasmin and Jerome's Wedding


commentator: monica

what a lovely wedding for a lovely couple... the day started out catching a few shots of jerome and his groomsmen before we headed to the union hotel in benicia, an historic hotel built in the 1800s and recently reopened within the last few years, where jasmin and her mom and bridesmaids prepped for the big day. jasmin was as calm as a cucumber and was looking gorgeous! her choice in hotel accommodations definitely complemented the reception venue to come after the ceremony.

then, off to st. vincent's ferrer parish we went to meet up with jerome and his guys. they were a fun bunch to be around and seemed to love being in front of the camera.

the admiral's mansion on mare island is one of the several mansions that line the main street, once used as housing for the naval officers and their families before the closing of the base. reminiscent of old plantation days and "gone with the wind," we were sure to take advantage of the architecture outside the mansion, as well as the decor inside. the reception was held outside in the garden dedicated to mare island's official gardener. what a beautiful location and such great weather for a wedding in august.

congratulations, jasmin & jerome! can't wait for your aftershoot next month. =)

//ed pingol
707.334.1468
edpingol@gmail.com
edpingol.blogspot.com

jerome got his guys matching silk boxers

jasmin and her ladies getting ready at the union hotel

all these ladies were excited to see jasmin "tie the knot"

jasmin and her beautiful bridal party

twirling her skirt in front of an awesome stained glass window

huddling up and giving the pep talk just before the ceremony starts

the anticipation just before the ceremony

the ceremony

time to celebrate!

they did it! hooray for jasmin & jerome!

the lovely jasmin with the guys

on the staircase inside the mansion

first dance

bouquet toss!

sunflare shot of the lovebirds

sis, jasmin, and cousin's "jumping" shot

the details... check out the photo guestbook (printed through blurb) they created of their e-pics we shot of them, next to jasmin's parents' wedding photo

slooooow exposure

megan and scott's engagement session


guest commentator: monica

their wedding is next year but since megan & scott are having a destination wedding at cabo, their "due date" for sending out their "save the dates" is quickly approaching! of course, they want to be able to include some beach photos for their wedding date notices. we originally set up to meet at the itty-bitty beach between berkeley and emeryville but unbeknowst to us, our chosen date/time was hiiiiiiiiigh tide! we opted for plan b instead and headed over the bridge to ocean beach.

through the drizzle, cold, and wind, this gorgeous couple grinned and beared it as they "frolicked" in the water and across the beach, as if on a hot summer day. "think warm," is what megan kept saying. i say "frolick" since scott was a little opposed to doing so prior to the shoot, though thankfully, he was convinced to do so by his lovely fiance. we think deep down he enjoyed it, as we caught a lot of laughter and smiles from the two of them doing so. =)

congratulations on your engagement, megan & scott! have a wonderful & warm trip down to mexico this month!

//ed pingol
707.334.1468
edpingol@gmail.com
edpingol.blogspot.com


all smiles for one another

footsteps in the sand

content in his arms

so... we've been noticing that "textures" are becoming more and more popular these days.
here's one for the lemming in me.

megan and scott's engagement session


guest commentator: monica

their wedding is next year but since megan & scott are having a destination wedding at cabo, their "due date" for sending out their "save the dates" is quickly approaching! of course, they want to be able to include some beach photos for their wedding date notices. we originally set up to meet at the itty-bitty beach between berkeley and emeryville but unbeknowst to us, our chosen date/time was hiiiiiiiiigh tide! we opted for plan b instead and headed over the bridge to ocean beach.

through the drizzle, cold, and wind, this gorgeous couple grinned and beared it as they "frolicked" in the water and across the beach, as if on a hot summer day. "think warm," is what megan kept saying. i say "frolick" since scott was a little opposed to doing so prior to the shoot, though thankfully, he was convinced to do so by his lovely fiance. we think deep down he enjoyed it, as we caught a lot of laughter and smiles from the two of them doing so. =)

congratulations on your engagement, megan & scott! have a wonderful & warm trip down to mexico this month!

//ed pingol
707.334.1468
edpingol@gmail.com
edpingol.blogspot.com


all smiles for one another

footsteps in the sand

content in his arms

so... we've been noticing that "textures" are becoming more and more popular these days.
here's one for the lemming in me.

melissa and ed's engagement session


guest commentator: monica

melissa and ed really wanted to have a waterfall setting for their e-session. we had heard of a waterfall somewhere in golden gate park though had never seen it personally and rumor had it that it was either shut down at one point or was turned on sporadically. we began to think it was some kind of myth...

with some research and fortunately, seeing images on another photog's blog, we were able to discover the waterfall at stow lake. never having laid eyes on the lake, it was a wonder how to get to the waterfall, much less pose around it. thanks to melissa and ed, they found a trail to get to the falls and were willing to trek up the boulders to get some awesome shots, in heels, no less... that is, melissa, not ed. =) stow lake has such great photo opps. that we could have stayed there all day!

afterwards, we drove just minutes away to our next site within the park, in front of the de young museum for some pictures of palm trees, as a way to tie in their tropical wedding theme. here, we played around with the palm leaves to get some cool layered shots.

congratulations on your engagement, melissa & ed! we know your wedding next month will be as awesome and beautiful as the two of you!

//ed pingol
707.334.1468
edpingol@gmail.com
edpingol.blogspot.com

the lovely couple at the lovely stow lake falls

feeling as though they're on top of the world

a nice little dip!

e + m = love

tropical breezes