Lyeng + Mike’s Wedding
I’ve known Lyeng since our days at UCLA. She was always the same – energetic, positive, and so fun to be around! Ever since then, we lost touch with one another, but the magic power of Facebook connected us back together these past few years.
Earlier this year, Lyeng told me she was getting married! Of course, I congratulated her and wanted to hear all about this new fiancee – what did he do for a living, how did they meet, how did he propose, etc. We started talking about her wedding and her plans, and she said that she wasn’t going to get a photographer for her wedding. I was slightly taken aback. Ever since our time at UCLA, she was never really a sentimental person and she was always just living life the the fullest. Well, being a wedding photographer, I told her how I felt about wedding photography – it was a special day, her family may want photos, and I didn’t want her to regret not hiring a photographer just to save a few bucks. I let her know that even if she didn’t hire me, I wanted her to find SOMEONE to shoot her wedding!
Well, after talking to Mike, they decided to hire me! I accepted right away – I was so honored that they would trust me with their special day!
On a perfect weekend (but slightly hot) in September 2012, Lyeng and Mike were set to get married. They had picked the Eagle Castle Winery in Paso Robles, CA as their venue. I took a pretty big crew with me – I bought my wife, my main assistant David Sno, my second assistant Brian Ting, and Brian’s wife and baby boy, up to Paso Robles! While the men were working, the girls were relaxing and hanging out in wine country!
Their wedding was fantastic – the venue was amazing, the light was golden, and the people were so much fun! We had a great time working at the wedding, and at the end of the night, we remarked that it didn’t’ feel like a 10 hour workday, but it felt like we were hanging out with friends.
Anyhow, I’d like to congratulate Lyeng and Mike, and I hope that they will enjoy the photos for years to come. I’m so glad that they listened and hired someone to capture their wedding.
-Ning
P.S. One of my best friends from UCLA, Nickie (aka Fortune Cookie, the girl in the yellow dress) was a bridesmaid! That was a bonus to hang out with her again too!
