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  • Everyone has a blog nowadays.

    ...so THANK YOU for sparing a minute of your life and coming by to check out mine. It's truly an honor! Whether you're a friend, a photography buff, an old (or new!) client or a bride looking for a photographer - welcome and come back often. I'm happy to make your acquaintance.

    ~ Auey

    Most commonly asked question, "How do you pronounce your name?" Think Maui, without the M. Or, "It's Auey, like I have an owee." (boo boo, ouchie, auey ~ I'll be reduced to a scab soon).

May 14 2012

Caroline + Kevin {Beloved Experience}

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If there’s one thing I love photographing more than a couple in love, it is a couple who loves to laugh! Kevin and Caroline are one such fun-loving couple. I met them a few months back, when they booked me to shoot their September wedding at the San Francisco Fairmont Hotel. Their love story was hilarious from start to finish. They met a fundraising event held at a bar – combining their two loves for charity and alcohol. Perfect timing + serendipity = instant sparks.

From the moment I met them, I knew they were my kind of people. Caroline is bubbly and talks a mile a minute. Kevin is reserved but witty and slightly sarcastic. They perfectly compliment each other and I can already envision their future full of love and laughs. And I’m *really* looking forward to shooting their wedding in the fall!

Posted in Beloved, Engagement, San Francisco

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May 13 2012

Tribute to my Mom

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Project for Multimedia Storytelling Class at UC Berkeley Extension under Elizabeth Lim

Happy Mother’s Day to all the sleep-deprived, overwhelmed, hard-working superwomen of the world. Especially my own mother, who raised us four kids singlehandedly. Such a beautiful person – inside and out. I love you, Mom.

xoxo
Auey

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May 03 2012

Coming soon: Multimedia Storytelling {Tony + Arthur: The Beloved Experience}

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Powerful Images + A Compelling Story = Multimedia Masterpiece.

At least I hope so. Right now, I am currently enrolled at UC Berkeley Extension, taking up Multimedia Storytelling under the fabulous Ms. Elizabeth Lim. It’s been a real educational process. At the moment, I am focused on making a multimedia piece about Tony and Arthur, who have been together for 15 years. They are the same couple featured in this article  about the Beloved Movement.

I believe that each multimedia piece should be anchored in beautiful imagery. And I do hope I illustrated their story and represented their relationship faithfully and respectfully.

I should be unveiling the multimedia story soon!

Posted in Beloved, Multimedia Storytelling

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Mar 28 2012

Sexy Star Wars Geek | The Boudoir Experience

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I know some of you might be expecting a sexy photograph of a woman in the classic Princess Leia golden bikini, so I’m sorry to disappoint! As you all well know, I am a huge fan of the authentic and meaningful. So for every photo shoot experience, I always encourage my clients to bring props or an outfit that nearest and dearest to their heart.

To my amusement and amazement, my client proudly showed me two old worn t-shirts: a band t-shirt that belongs to her fiance and an old Star wars shirt. YEESSS! Geek girls unite! We did quite a number of outfit changes for this photo shoot (including a black teddy and a racy bikini-thong number), but for me, I think my beautiful client was represented best in her  undies and a comfy tee.

When someone is comfortable and at ease with themselves, then that uber-sexy. Don’t you agree?

Here are some of my favorite images. I’d love to hear your comments. Which do you like better? The lingerie shots or the T-shirt shots?

This under-the-blanket image pays homage to my favorite scene in Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo+ Juliet.

 

 

A few beauty shots thrown in for good measure. Hair and make-up by the insanely talented Vanity Pham

And to the end the post…a little butt wiggle.

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Oren - Star Wars+ boudoir=epic win. Beautiful work for a beautiful woman Auey.

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