I was fortunate enough to spend the day with a wonderful family last weekend as these two lovebirds got hitched at the Cathedral of JOY in Richland.  This wedding was especially fun for me because there were quite a few kids that I got to hang out with during the few down times.  My wife will attest that I am childish child-like.  Well, I’m happy to share some of my favorites from the day.

Another kind of love…mothers and sons.

I’ve lived pretty much up and down the West Coast.  The Bay Area, Los Angeles, Seattle, and now…the Tri-Cities, WA.  My journey has led to me to progressively less, umm diverse regions.  While I love the place in which I live now, it is definitely not high ranking on the “Most Ethni-City List.”  In fact, the other day I was kinda’ laughing at myself as I imagined what other people thought when they observed me.

I’m Chinese, driving a 2000 Ford F-150 in my blue jeans, listening to Alan Jackson (I’m genre agnostic); work gloves on the floor boards, thinking about when I would be able to go hunting with my friend.  My friends are teasing me, saying that they are going to buy me a cowboy hat.  Imagine that.

I came across this video, which encompasses perfectly my experience in the Tri-Cities.  Again, I love it here, so I’m not complaining.  Just reflecting.  Enjoy!

I was finally able to hook up with this fun couple recently to do their engagement session.  It was a gloomy day, but their jolly personalities kept things vibrant.  It only took the slightest coaxing to unleash their playfullness.  Check it out to see what I mean.  The funnest portraits are a result of this couple’s ideas and awesome goofiness.  Thanks, guys, for braving the cold with me!

I noticed that she did not have to pull very hard on the scarf…

This shot took a few tries.  Cars and security guards kept getting in the way!  By the way, did you know that after 9/11, you are not allowed to take pictures in which a federal building is in the background?  Now you know…and knowing is half the battle.

I’m so glad we were finally able to find a time without ice, mud, or freezing rain!  I can’t wait for your big day.