tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48640756718204627932012-02-15T23:30:11.754-08:00LOS ANGELES / SANTA BARBARA / SAN DIEGO / WORLDWIDEconnie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.comBlogger771100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-32539839617032883102011-08-06T13:20:00.000-07:002011-08-06T22:25:12.998-07:00<span style="font-size: large;"><b>New blog and website everybody!</b></span><br /><br />Mosey on over to <a href="http://connielyu.com/">http://connielyu.com </a>and update your rss feeds!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-3253983961703288310?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-734442112690146622011-07-15T01:41:00.000-07:002011-07-15T14:34:55.430-07:00<i>"It is not your love that sustains marriage, but from now on, the marriage that sustains your love." Dietrich Bonhoeffer&nbsp;</i><br /><br />Lauren and Colin...seriously a sweet sweet couple. It was such a blessing to be part of their day... just seeing the love they have for each other, their family and friends... and their desire for God to be at the center of their marriage. Lauren and Colin, what can I say? Even in the short time I've gotten to know the two of you, I can already tell you guys are perfectly matched -- you two make each other better. You guys are awesome and I wish you two a blessed marriage!<br /><br />They got married at the <a href="http://www.fallbrooktreehouse.com/">Fallbrook Treehouse</a>, lucky for me! Where else can you find a treehouse, beautiful open space and a small lake?&nbsp; I also had an awesome second shooter: <a href="http://lynnchyi.com/">Lynn Chyi</a>. (He's tall, dark and single ladies! Yes, I'm pimping you out Lynn. )<br /><br />Epic post, y'all (epic in size). Scroll slowly. <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9723.jpg" /><br /><br />Horsies. <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9726.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9781.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/IMG_5346.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/IMG_5375.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/IMG_5383.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9743.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9788.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9751.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9769.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9775.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9803.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9833.jpg" /><br /><br />Super cute shoes! I'm in love with mint green right now.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9853.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9858.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9876.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9879.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9883.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9840.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9744.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9930.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9947.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9960.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9964.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9732.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9981.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9965.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_9999.jpg" /><br /><br />Their guestbook was a bunch of book cover postcards guests could write messages on.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/IMG_5466.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0021.jpg" /><br /><br />If you like those pom pom vines, you can find the <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/17979/wedding-blog/diy-wedding/diy-wedding-pom-pom-vines/">tutorial</a> over at <a href="http://www.oncewed.com/">Once Wed</a>! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0052.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0043.jpg" /><br /><br />So sweet. Colin apologized to me afterwards for "ruining" my photo...but he totally made my photo! :)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3890.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0086.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/IMG_5598.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0047.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0078.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0063.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0065.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0071.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0072.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0100.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0099.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3899.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0095.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_8367.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0117.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0132.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3817.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3936.jpg" /><br /><br />This was a pretty weird photo to take. The girls were talking to their feet. No lie.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0145.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0136.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0139.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0149.jpg" /><br /><br />Can you believe lauren put this bouquet together the morning of the wedding? Gorgeous.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0165.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0155.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3954.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0195.jpg" /><br /><br />Check out the cute library checkout cards they had for place cards! It all went along with their book theme :).<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0184.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0254.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0203.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3778.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3965.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/IMG_5769.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0222.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0225.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0232.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0241.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0250.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0269.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0307.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0283.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0304.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3982A.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3987.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3988.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_3989.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4071.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4034.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4038.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4056.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4082.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4089.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/IMG_5931.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4120.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4125.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4138.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4170.jpg" /><br /><br />They headed out to the lake for some quick shots before the sun went down!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4177.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4193.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4196.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4205.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4225.jpg" /><br /><br />They had ice cream sandwiches for everyone as dessert :)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4247.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/IMG_6228.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4266.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4395.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/IMG_6243.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4450.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4485.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4511.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4507.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4541.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-73444211269014662?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-50728865106428172602011-07-12T23:20:00.000-07:002011-07-12T23:20:16.989-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/giltiff/_MG_4965.jpg" /><br /><br />sneak peak from sunggil and tiff's engagement session in pasadena!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5072886510642817260?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-29882901222305465552011-07-05T01:10:00.000-07:002011-07-05T01:12:19.189-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/07/_MG_4568.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/07/_MG_4581.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/07/_MG_4572.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/07/_MG_4574.jpg" /> <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/07/_MG_4585.jpg" /> <br /><br />I hope you all enjoyed your 4th of July! Mine was low-key and sadly, BBQ-absent...but nonetheless celebrated with great people :).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2988290122230546555?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-2198741655222060652011-06-19T19:03:00.000-07:002011-06-19T19:03:34.180-07:00a little sneak peak from yesterday's wedding! who could resist a wedding at a location with a treehouse and little lake!?<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_0307.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-219874165522206065?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-68524038820597618042011-06-18T12:00:00.000-07:002011-06-19T19:01:07.686-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/laucol/_MG_4047.jpg" /><br /><br />quiet and peaceful moment of prayer at today's wedding..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-6852403882059761804?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0Fallbrook, CA 92028, USA33.3764196 -117.2511465999999733.3288206 -117.29782059999997 33.4240186 -117.20447259999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-89465600184935428862011-06-05T22:51:00.000-07:002011-06-05T22:56:08.553-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0188.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0132.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0145.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0183.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0208.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0112.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-8946560018493542886?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-59011398190380436842011-05-31T22:49:00.000-07:002011-05-31T22:58:44.353-07:00T and i are both may babies, so... celebrating 2 birthdays in one month? totally awesome. we're both not big on our own birthdays, but celebrating birthdays for the other is wonderful. too bad T's birthday fell on memorial day when crowds run rampant and fun things are closed.<br /><br />instead, we enjoyed a relaxing, low-key day walking around and window-shopping at <a href="http://www.thegrovela.com/">the grove</a> in LA and lunch at <a href="http://www.bottegalouie.com/">bottega louie</a>. after <a href="http://connielyuphoto.blogspot.com/2010/10/bottega-louie-los-angeles.html">first time</a> there, i couldn't wait to go again! the portobello fries are to die for.&nbsp;<br /><br />well, on with the show! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0282.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0284.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0234.jpg" /><br /><br />not the greatest picture from a moving car, but i just love the beautiful type all over the place!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0241.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0279.jpg" /><br /><br />i wish i could hire some visual merchandisers from anthro to decorate my wedding.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0250.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0251.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0266.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0267.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0274.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0277.jpg" /><br /><br />cool old-fashioned barber shop:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0288.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0293.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0298.jpg" /><br /><br />T and i agreed that this barber had so much swag. (T had a man-crush on him )<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0304.jpg" /><br /><br />macaroons are like good looking, photogenic little people. you just can't go wrong when taking a photo of them.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0307.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0308.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0310.jpg" /><br /><br />tell me the bartender doesn't look like conan o' brien! uncanny! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0326.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0327.jpg" /><br /><br />my best friend. oh, i mean the macaroon. just kidding. <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_0330.jpg" /><br /><br />a great ending to a short but sweet birthday.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5901139819038043684?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-8028038238070915182011-05-30T22:16:00.000-07:002011-05-31T22:18:01.181-07:00A couple highlights from the San Diego <span class="il">Bridal</span> <span class="il">Show</span> at the <a href="http://www.hardrockhotelsd.com/">Hard Rock Hotel</a> that I attended with the wonderful ladies over at <a href="http://www.utterlyengaged.com/">Utterly Engaged</a> a couple months back down in san diego. I was mostly manning the booth and snatching up wonderful tasty treats, can you tell? :)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9741.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9736.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9749.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9771.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9750.jpg" /><br /><br />our gorgeous florals by <a href="http://isariflowerstudio.com/">isari flower studio</a>!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9874.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9734.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9727.jpg" /><br /><br />orange turtle had a super cute booth!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9773.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9722.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9815.jpg" /><br /><br />yummy cupcakes from<a href="http://cupslj.com/"> cups lj</a><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9824.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9869.jpg" /><br /><br />hard at work passing out flyers!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9881.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9839.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9852.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9854.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9855.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9858.jpg" /><br /><br />i'm always drawn to take photos of things i can put in my stomach.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9861.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9864.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9778.jpg" /><br /><br />beautiful ladies :)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9896.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9916.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9919.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9921.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9924.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9928.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9934.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/06/_MG_9929.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-802803823807091518?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-67984389691466786832011-05-25T01:37:00.000-07:002011-05-25T01:48:08.865-07:00Tim goes over to hang out with a friend and Jee, the girl who said friend wants to set up with Tim. The catch? Jee was the only one with no idea. <br /><br />A sweet fact: Tim later asked Jee out with latte art (the man makes a mean cup of coffee i am told)!&nbsp; The beginning of a wonderful love story between a sweet southern boy from alabama and an equally sweet Jee. :) <br /><br />People like Jee and Tim remind me why I love being a wedding photographer. I've just gotten to get to know them not too long ago, but they are such a joy and blessing to know. They are people I want to keep in touch with, way after the wedding. The way they care and serve one another, their service to their church families and the countless "I love Tim and Jee!"s I've heard from mutual friends the past few months are only a few of the many hints/traces of the kind of people they are. In the months leading up to their engagement session, I would even get emails from Jee telling me that she loved a recent post I put up or that she was so happy I was her wedding photographer. Jee &amp; Tim, I'm the lucky one. Can't wait to see you guys get hitched! <br /><br />We decided to have our shoot up north in beautiful Santa Barbara (I tried to cut down an otherwise humungo shoot, I swear!) : <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim36.jpg" /><br /><br />what better way to start off a cold day than with some mcconnell's ice cream! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim34.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim35.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim40.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim37.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim38.jpg" /><br /><br />Tim was actually sick that day...such a sport eating that ice cream ;)! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim39.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim41.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim43.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim44.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim45.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim46.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim47.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim49.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim51.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim52.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim53.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim54.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim55.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim56.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim57.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim58.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim59.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim60.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim05.jpg" /> <br /><br />Since this was Tommy's hood, he helped find some pretty awesome locations to shoot in. Can you believe this lemon grove was only a couple minutes from his house? <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim61.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim62.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim09.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim63.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim64.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim65.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim30.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim28.jpg" />|<br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim48.jpg" /><br /><br />This was a music box with music played by tim himself (piano major!) and given to Jee during the proposal. Um, can you say romantic? <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim50.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim29.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim01.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim02.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim04.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim03.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim31.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim33.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim32.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim06.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim07.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim08.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim27.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim24.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim21.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim13.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim16.jpg" />|<br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim17.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim19.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim18.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim20.jpg" /><br /><br />If you're wondering why that particular piece of music...it's the song being played in the music box! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim22.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim26.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim23.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/jeetim25.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-6798438969146678683?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-89732087887658032842011-05-18T11:57:00.000-07:002011-05-18T11:57:43.114-07:00<img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/5734547410_808cc93ac8_b.jpg" /><br /><br />another snippet of jee + tim... because the light is just so beautiful..<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-8973208788765803284?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-51577131717440191402011-05-14T15:31:00.000-07:002011-05-14T21:48:56.349-07:00<center><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/5721232264_81777f661d_b.jpg" /></center><br /><br />I rarely read advice columns but once in a while you happen upon a good one and you just have to share. Plus, this is a good one for when wedding planning is driving you sweet brides nuts. It's from the <a href="http://therumpus.net/sections/blogs/dear-sugar/">Dear Sugar</a> advice column on <a href="http://therumpus.net/2011/04/dear-sugar-the-rumpus-advice-column-70-a-motorcycle-with-no-one-on-it/">The Rumpus</a>.&nbsp; Enjoy!<br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: small;">-----------------------------<br /><span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;"><br /></span> </span><br /><div style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>Dear Sugar,<br /><br />I’m getting married in July. Why do I feel totally aggressive and angry? How does anyone get through this event?<br /><br />Aggressive</i></span></div><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">Dear Aggressive,</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">My guess is you’re the bride and that you feel aggressive and angry because you’re in wedding planning hell and you’re caught up in all the expectations, outdated fairy tales, overpriced products, and irrational beliefs that one adheres to when one believes it possible to flawlessly orchestrate the behaviors, conversations, drinking habits and outfits of a large group of in-laws, out-laws, friends, strangers and coworkers while simultaneously having a meaningful and intimate exchange with your sweetheart in front of an audience. It is not. Or at least it’s not possible in exactly the way you’re imagining now, sweet pea. I’m quite certain that whatever you’re all worked up about these days—the colors of your napkins, the invitation that should or should not be sent to your mother’s cousin Ray—matters little and whatever will actually happen on that day in July when you get married will positively blow your mind.Your wedding is going to be a kick, honey bun, but only after you accept that it isn’t something to “get through.” Perhaps it might help to stop thinking about it as the perfect “event,” but rather a messy, beautiful, and gloriously unexpected day in your sweet life. My own wedding was really something, though for a good stretch it appeared that everything had gone to hell. As our one hundred or so guests arrived, it was pouring rain and we’d made no rain contingency plans for our outdoor wedding. Mr. Sugar realized he forgot his pants sixty miles away, back in the city where we lived, and I realized I forgot the marriage license. My mother-in-law arrived dressed like a sheepherder from Biblical times if sheepherders from Biblical times wore teal and one of my old friends pulled me aside to grill me about why I hadn’t chosen her to be a bridesmaid. I couldn’t find the bobby pins I’d brought to pin my veil to my hair and then once other bobby pins had been purchased, in a mad dash relay effort that involved two local drugstores, I and seven of my girlfriends couldn’t get the god damn veil to stay on my head.<br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">Many of those things seemed calamitous at the time, but they are now among my most treasured memories of that day. If they hadn’t happened, I’d have never run down the street in the rain holding Mr. Sugar’s hand laughing and crying at the same time because I was going to have to marry him in a dingy library basement instead of on the banks of a beautiful river. I’d have never felt the way it feels when everyone you know volunteers to drive at an illegal speed to retrieve a pair of pants and a piece of paper. I’d have never known what a Biblical-times sheepherder might look like in teal, or that important piece of information about my old friend. And I wouldn’t have been so distracted by getting those god damned bobby pins in my hair that I didn’t realize the rain had stopped and Mr. Sugar had discreetly enlisted our guests to carry one hundred white wooden chairs a quarter mile, from the terrible library basement back to the grassy spot on the banks of the beautiful river, where I hoped to marry him in the sunlight and did.<br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">We all get lost in the minute, but don’t lose this day. Make a list of everything that needs to be seen to and decided and worried about between now and July and then circle the things that matter the most to you and do them right. Delegate or decide on the other stuff and refuse to worry anymore. Let your wedding be a wonder. Let it be one hell of a good time. Let it be what you can’t yet imagine and wouldn’t orchestrate even if you could. Remember why it is you’ve gone to so much trouble that you’ve been driven to anger and aggression and an online advice columnist. You’re getting married, sweet pea! There’s a day in July that’s a shimmering slice of your mysterious destiny. All you’ve got to do is show up.</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">Yours,</span></i><br /><i><span style="font-size: small;">Sugar</span></i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5157713171744019140?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-57941801111205120652011-05-09T21:26:00.000-07:002011-05-09T21:26:37.147-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/jeetim/0.jpg" /><br /><br />a little sneak from saturday's shoot...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5794180111120512065?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-25589170008125154962011-04-26T22:52:00.001-07:002011-04-26T22:52:33.943-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/_MG_9815.jpg"><br /><br />my favorite part of the sd bridal show. photos to come soon!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2558917000812515496?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-49300667687368860932011-04-24T23:16:00.000-07:002011-04-24T23:20:32.794-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/_MG_9945.jpg" /><br /><br />Kind of late.. but happy Easter everybody! Jesus lives, what news to rejoice about! All life's troubles and difficulties seem to dim in the light of today's joy.&nbsp; I also love that this season is the season for wild flowers everywhere and anywhere! I'm hoping to visit the <a href="http://www.blogger.com/">flower fields</a> in Carlsbad this month before it ends!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4930066768736886093?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-53323804382153616442011-04-17T01:02:00.000-07:002011-05-14T21:58:06.064-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/26.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/29.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/47.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/48.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/50.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/51.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/25.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/49.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/27.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/10.jpg" /><br /><br />Beautiful floral arrangements:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/24.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/23.jpg" /><br /><br />I thought this woman's energy was so beautiful:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/20.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/16.jpg" /><br /><br />Instead of a traditional cake, they had bundt cakes from <a href="http://www.nothingbundtcakes.com/">Nothing Bundt Cakes</a>.<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/17.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/19.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/13.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/43.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/20.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/18.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/21.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/22.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/52.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/31.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/28.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/30.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/32.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/38.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/35.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/33.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/36.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/34.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/29a.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/45.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/40.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/39.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/41.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/42.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/37.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/44.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/46.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5332380438215361644?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-38979718008783350612011-04-15T00:38:00.000-07:002011-04-17T00:36:08.583-07:00Remember Katie and Steven from the <a href="http://connielyuphoto.blogspot.com/2011/02/katie-steven-falkner-winery-temecula-ca.html">engagement</a> I shot a while back? Well, here comes the beautiful wedding at their home in Menifee! As the story goes, Katie and Steven met at a dance where they both got down to “Rock Lobster” by The B-52s. How can you not love this couple?<br /><br />And oh yes, that is a number! Yes... this is only part one.<br /><br />I'm sorry I'm so bad at choosing a smaller number of photos to share...but then again I'm not sorry. Katie is such a drop dead gorgeous bride that it was too hard!&nbsp; (Thanks for asking me to shoot with you <a href="http://lynnchyi.com/">Lynn</a> !) <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9784.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9807.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9834.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9856.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9899.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9810.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9843.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0027.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9910.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9929.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0002.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9895.jpg" /><br /><br />I loved that the maid of honor (Katie's older sister) had a dress whose colors were the inverse of the rest of the bridesmaids' dresses.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0139.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0005.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9969.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_9999-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0135.jpg" /><br /><br />Is it weird that I'm really happy Katie's mom wore red nail polish? It just pops out of the photo!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0046.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0074.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0100.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0101.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/Untitled-2.jpg" /><br /><br />Isn't she stunning?<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0091.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0063.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0117.jpg" /><br /><br />Loved this vintage mirror they had lying around!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0070.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0126.jpg" /><br /><br />First look:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0150.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0158.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0142.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0182.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0251.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0215.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_0222.jpg" /><br /><br />Can't wait to show you more! Stay tuned... meanwhile check out <a href="http://lynnchyi.com/steven-and-katie-wedding/">Lynn</a>'s shots of the wedding!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-3897971800878335061?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-84702092772556525142011-04-10T00:49:00.000-07:002011-04-10T00:51:38.878-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/_MG_9664.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />It's been such a stressful and busy few months -- transitioning between a bunch of schedules, life seasons and trials,&nbsp; and so so many photos to edit. With that said, I'm so thankful for the opportunity God has given me to photograph such wonderful people and the special love they have for one another (couples and friends alike). I'm really very undeserving. <br /><br />So, thank you readers and clients for your graciousness (those waiting for their photos lately!),&nbsp; your individuality and your encouragement. Here's to the rest of 2011 being a fruitful year of growth and beautiful images to document. <br /><br />Love,<br />Connie<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-8470209277255652514?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-26324409479847209252011-04-05T19:02:00.000-07:002011-04-05T19:09:24.815-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/flower1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/flower2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/flower3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/flower4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/flower5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/flower6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/flower7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/04/flower8.jpg" /><br /><br />I bought my first digital camera when I was 13 years old. I pooled together all the money I saved up from tutoring, babysitting and chinese new year red envelopes. I used to shoot everything in my neighborhood -- flowers, street lights, cars, etc. Flowers were a favorite because I felt like it was something you couldn't mess up -- shooting people was terrifying (and still is at times). Sometimes it's nice just to grab my camera and go around the neighborhood documenting the the beauty there.... no coordinators, no centerpieces, no spectacle.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2632440947984720925?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-13414609824632772222011-04-04T23:29:00.000-07:002011-04-04T23:33:07.776-07:00Lani and Chris met online. Chris was extremely nervous but Lani kept her cool. Lani brought two handmade felt birds and told herself that if it went well, she'd give them to Chris...if not, she'd keep them.&nbsp; Let's just say the birds still sit on Chris' dashboard :).<br /><br />When Lani first contacted me about an engagement shoot, she was worried because she and Chris are very shy. Even during the shoot they were so nervous still, but they had nothing to worry about right? ;)&nbsp; Honestly, I always feel very awkward when I get my photo taken, so I could definitely understand and tried my best to make the shoot as relaxed and low-key as possible, yet still giving a picture of who they are together. Hopefully we succeeded :).<br /><br />Our first stop: South Pasadena library.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/2.jpg" /><br /><br />look at this adorable banner/sign lani made... because she was bored the night before. she makes it look so easy:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/30.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/8.jpg" /><br /><br />The birds Lani made for Chris! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/13.jpg" /><br /><br />what a cutie.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/16.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/17.jpg" /><br /><br />Chris loves the beatles, can you tell? :)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/18.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/19a.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/19.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/20.jpg" /> <br /><br />a furry friend interrupted us. <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/21.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/24.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/23.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/25.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/26.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/27.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/28.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/31.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/lani/29.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />We also stopped by a really adorable shop called <a href="http://www.shopyolk.com/">Yolk</a>. I know it has nothing really to do with anything, but go check it out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-1341460982463277222?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-90463782183285885142011-04-01T13:33:00.000-07:002011-04-01T13:33:27.709-07:00<img src="http://www.connielyu.com/photography/files/gimgs/25_mg0251.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-9046378218328588514?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-29436173854531706012011-03-31T21:05:00.000-07:002011-03-31T21:07:48.128-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9707.jpg" /><br /><br />Some behind the scenes/sneak peak of an engagement session I shot in silver lake (also known as land of the hipsters) recently. I know I should just cull my images for blog-worthy ones first, but for some reason I can't bring myself to do so until I've edited them all...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2943617385453170601?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-4846575608775044922011-03-29T11:10:00.000-07:002011-03-29T13:21:48.870-07:00I love the idea of friendship that makes its indelible mark on people.&nbsp; A while back, Eileen approached me about doing a little shoot for her and her group of friends (3 of which I knew way back when from highschool) in order to celebrate two birthdays in the group.&nbsp; She decided on a picnic, so cute! <br /><br /><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5523970237_c41f2aaa6d_b.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e16.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e30.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e29.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e12.jpg" /><br /><br />i love that all the girls wore floral prints!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e17.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e18.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e19.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e28.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e20.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e21.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e22.jpg" /><br /><br />'staches are good for the soul, i say!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e13.jpg" /><br /><br />time for a little gift-giving:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e24.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e25.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e26.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e27.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/e23.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-484657560877504492?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-38160136666894620392011-03-25T12:09:00.000-07:002011-03-25T12:10:09.301-07:00<img alt="pinterest" height="627" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5559236886_0196eb2001_b.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br /><br /><br />I'm sure most of you in the blog/design/wedding/etc. world already know about and adore <a href="http://pinterest.com/">pinterest</a>. Like pins that are never redundantly pinned, I don't think it ever gets old to talk about how wonderful this website is! Without it I would've still been in the dark ages of saving hundreds of inspiration images to a folder on my desktop titled "inspiration". While I still do that... it's great to see my favorite images collected together on one beautiful display. <br /><br /><br />Via pinterest, today I'm doing this:<br /><br /><img alt="work" height="721" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5098/5558697247_0112e61011_b.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br />Check out <a href="http://pinterest.com/connielyu/">my pinterest here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-3816013666689462039?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-45214875092319977252011-03-21T18:52:00.000-07:002011-03-21T18:59:31.810-07:00i must be the worst blogger known to man to be posting this... but here are some photos from UE's new years party! amongst all the other photos i need to edit, this definitely went on the back-burner...and burnt to a crisp. hopefully you still want this piece of toast. now i am not only the worst blogger but analogy-creator as well. <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9187.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9181.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9193.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9201.jpg" /><br /><br />our note to future self idea was a hit! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9205.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9210.jpg" /><br /><br />the food was breakfast-themed :)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9219.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9227.jpg" /><br /><br />my favorite table spread of the night!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9235.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9244.jpg" /><br /><br />winner of the design challenge:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9247.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9253.jpg" /><br /><br />yes that is popcorn! that sure fit the "pop" of snap crackle pop!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9264.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9265.jpg" /><br /><br />the UE team:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9276.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4521487509231997725?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-56227404087874056042011-03-20T20:54:00.000-07:002011-03-22T11:17:43.066-07:00like everyone, once a year i love daylight savings and one time a year i absolutely abhor it. i don't feel like celebrating when i have to wake up an hour earlier than my body is used to. but there are a lot of things to love too -- like it still being light out when you drive home from work. the way the light is around my home when it's as late as 7 at night is beautiful...<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9748.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9782.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9764.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_9775.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5622740408787405604?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-1430886605884305432011-03-20T19:13:00.000-07:002011-03-20T19:14:26.817-07:00Finally get to show some photos from when <a href="http://www.phoebejoyphotography.com/">Phoebe Chuason</a> asked me to second shoot at Ryan and Carolyn's winter-wonderland wedding! Not that it was Christmas-themed...but when you get married at the location of the Festival of Lights during Christmas time, you have to love Christmas :). This wedding was crafted by the insanely creative mind and nimble fingers (plus helpers) of Carolyn.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0106.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0058.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0059.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0037.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0068.jpg" /><br /><br />Check out all the cute details (courtesy of Mission Inn): <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0063.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0072.jpg" /><br />=<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0219.jpg" /><br /><br />Caroline made all the boutonnieres and bouquets! How cute are they??<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0184.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0297.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0236.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0254.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0256.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0262.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0396.jpg" /><br /><br />Couldn't get enough of this spunky fellow:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0286.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0323.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0340.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0350.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0387.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0405.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0144.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0440.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0442.jpg" /><br /><br />I was head over heels for the cake toppers Carolyn made...<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0537.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_0524.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_8023.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_8286.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_8128.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_8024.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_8078.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_8114.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_8113.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/ryancarol/_MG_8144.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-143088660588430543?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-77381443645585804212011-03-13T16:49:00.000-07:002011-03-13T16:51:10.941-07:00<img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5523970237_c41f2aaa6d_b.jpg" /><br /><br />Photographed the cutest picnic-themed shoot today.. here's a little taste! I have other shoots that I&nbsp; need to finish editing soon...but I just couldn't help but show you guys something from this shoot. Too cute and colorful :).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-7738144364558580421?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-41717488317622686992011-03-10T13:47:00.000-08:002011-03-10T13:53:32.046-08:00cleaning a bit today and just felt like snapping some shots. thought you all would enjoy them as well. <br /><br /><img alt="_MG_9132" height="533" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5054/5515931028_ab204602e2_b.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br />borders is closing out many of its stores...which means sales galore! this was the only book i could snatch up that looked remotely interesting in the pile of mess that was left on the shelves in the art section. <br /><br /><img alt="_MG_9112" height="533" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5093/5515931426_be6dca25a1_b.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br />bracelet I made! check out the tutorial at <a href="http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-braided-hex-nut-bracelet">honestlywtf</a>.<br /><br /><img alt="_MG_9137" height="533" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5138/5515931560_19eb515b68_b.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br /><img alt="_MG_9144" height="533" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5260/5515341157_11f52d3585_b.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br /><img alt="_MG_9140" height="533" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5179/5515341377_b563c4099d_b.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br />found this whilst cleaning today. my favorite project i made in a 2d (loose term in our class...) art course i took in college. some of the items i used: newspaper, tree bark, cloth, gum wrapper. <br /><br /><img alt="_MG_9146" height="533" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5218/5515931672_033d828037_b.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br />my business card! the worst part about designing stuff for yourself is how fickle it makes you. i just got these printed and i already want to change the design. <br /><br /><img alt="_MG_9135" height="533" src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5131/5515340653_0f2ced5a26_b.jpg" width="800" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4171748831762268699?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-48883510691047349772011-03-07T22:04:00.000-08:002011-03-22T21:59:53.261-07:00I love that I get to work with couples who are so relaxed, comfortable and so stinking nice.&nbsp; Makes my job so much better!&nbsp; Lauren and Colin were no different :). The two met and fell for each other on a long road trip with friends and it has been a simple sweet story every since. We shot around areas in San Marino and South Pasadena. <br /><br />I'll be shooting their wedding this summer in Fallbrook, so keep an eye out for this lovely couple again! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8714.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8734.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8718.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8578.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8586.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8599.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8587.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8597.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8630.jpg" /><br /><br />Lauren is a PA student and Colin is a high school English teacher; love the books they chose! :) <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_8618.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8633.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8671.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8675.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8747.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8748.jpg" /><br /><br />We had a bit of a fail with the blowing of the blossoms. <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8761.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8774.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8789.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8824.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8855.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8882.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8874.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8865.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8927-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8895.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8898.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/lauren/_MG_8886.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4888351069104734977?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-36379003913531176132011-03-05T15:24:00.001-08:002011-03-05T15:24:30.386-08:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/_MG_8618.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-3637900391353117613?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-17206693502537679382011-03-04T15:18:00.000-08:002011-03-05T15:23:55.199-08:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/03/2.jpg" /><br /><br />Sometimes I just want things to slow down...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-1720669350253767938?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-11968886840560810592011-03-01T17:30:00.000-08:002011-03-01T17:30:54.719-08:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_8509.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_8445.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_8441.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_8464.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_8467.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_8515.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_8530.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-1196888684056081059?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-55183712621452642902011-02-26T00:09:00.000-08:002011-02-26T00:18:31.885-08:00A while back, my good friend and talented photographer <a href="http://lynnchyi.com/">Lynn</a> asked me to second shoot for him for an upcoming wedding in March. A few weeks ago we went to check out the wedding venue, the brides' parents' home north of Temecula. It was absolutely gorgeous, I can't wait to show you guys photos in a month or so! We shot Katie and Steven's engagement session at <a href="http://www.falknerwinery.com/">Falkner Winery</a>. <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8215.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8232.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8219.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8247.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8234.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8253.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8270.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8283.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8277.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8299.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8293.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8303.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8326.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8330.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8335.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8357.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8369.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8377.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8382.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8386.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8387.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8306.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8395.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8428.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/katstev/_MG_8424.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5518371262145264290?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-49645146474881826882011-02-25T00:04:00.000-08:002011-02-25T00:10:07.825-08:00I never thought that one of my favorite things about being a professional photographer would be packaging! I always feel so satisfied sending stuff out in the mail. I guess since I'm a graphic designer, it comes with the territory :). The details and personal touches make me really happy.<br /><br />Here's something I sent out today.&nbsp; <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_8563.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4964514647488182688?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-89675061548356824732011-02-23T09:54:00.000-08:002011-02-23T09:54:45.830-08:00<img src="http://hsdwomensg.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/mg_8211.jpg" /><br /><br />My friend <a href="http://lynnchyi.com/">Lynn</a> recently asked me to second shoot for him for an upcoming wedding in March for Katie and Steven. Here's a sneak peak from an engagement session we shot of them :). So excited to show you guys the rest!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-8967506154835682473?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-59531423436286792062011-02-22T18:30:00.000-08:002011-02-22T18:42:24.912-08:00<center><img src="http://hsdwomensg.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/snaps21.jpg" /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /></center><br /><br />Like I promised, this month's snaps!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5953142343628679206?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-86612208906964394762011-02-22T01:00:00.000-08:002011-02-22T01:58:40.407-08:00Courtney works in television and Shane in the restaurant industry. Between the both of their crazy schedules, it's hard for them to find time to spend together.... but when they do, it's easy to see why they're a perfect match. Our session was so relaxed, comfortable, and even the potentially awkward moments were filled with laughter. When I first met Courtney and Shane, they told me that their apartment had burned down and so they decided they needed to have something joyful to look forward to -- hence, they decided to get hitched! I don't know if I could be so positive if I had to relocate and live on lawn chairs, but that's why I really liked Courtney and Shane.&nbsp; Strong personalities, easy-going and not easily fazed by stormy weather :). <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9709.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9698.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9733.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9726.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9728.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9675.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9653.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9751.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9785.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9783.jpg" /><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9808.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9814.jpg" /><br /><br />Love the shoes!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9802.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9770.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9832.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9843.jpg" /><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9863.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9875.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9846.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9867.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9894.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9912.jpg" /><br /><br />Can you tell how much fun these two are? :)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9883.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9944.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/courtshan/_MG_9913.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-8661220890696439476?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-38315783671094704212011-02-09T21:25:00.000-08:002011-02-10T10:31:29.704-08:00Last month UE did a photoshoot at the <a href="http://www.thedrybar.com/">Dry Bar</a> in west hollywood. We all got there bright and early at ...*drumroll* 5AM! Although sleepy-eyed and sleep-deprived, all the pros came with it and pulled off a beautiful shoot. I'm so lucky to be a part of UE :) I got to shoot some behind-the-scenes and detail shots for your viewing pleasure!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9067.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_8948bw.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_8961.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_8966.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_8914.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_8967.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_8977.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_8984.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_8994.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9008.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9011.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9013.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9021.jpg" /><br /><br />I loved the "bride"s socks!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9033.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9023.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9040.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9055.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9044.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9085.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9086.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9089.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9097.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9123.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9153.jpg" /><br /><br />Look at all the lovely hair accessories!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9155.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/drybar/_MG_9134.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><i>Contributors</i>:<br /><br /><b>Concept Design</b>: Lucia Dinh of <a href="http://utterlyengaged.com/%E2%80%8B">Utterly Engaged</a><br /><b>Event Design &amp; Styling</b>: Esther Kim of <a href="http://mybridestory.blogspot.com/%E2%80%8B">My Bride Story</a><br /><b>Floral Design &amp; Styling</b>: <a href="http://www.fleuretica.com/">Fleuretica</a><br /><b>Model Styling</b>: <a href="http://shopruche.com/">Ruche</a><br /><b>Photography</b>:<a href="http://blog.jatecson.com/"> Ja Tecson</a><br /><b>Videography</b>:<a href="http://%20c9la.com/"> Cloud 9 Cinematography</a><br /><b>Cake Design</b>: <a href="http://ericaobrien.com/%E2%80%8Bgallery/%E2%80%8B">Erica O'brien</a><br /><b>Stationery Design</b>: <a href="http://alchemyfineevents.com/%E2%80%8Bblog/%E2%80%8B">Alchemy Events</a><br /><b>Make Up</b>: <a href="http://1011makeup.com/%E2%80%8B">10.11 Make Up</a><br /><b>Hair</b>: <a href="http://thedrybar.com/%E2%80%8B">The Dry Bar</a><br /><b>Hair Accessories</b>: <a href="http://petitplume.com/%E2%80%8B">Petit Plume</a><br /><b>Food Styling</b>: <a href="http://kristineshindesigns.com/%E2%80%8B">Kristine Shin Designs </a><br /><br /><br />If you haven't checked out the newest issue of <a href="http://www.utterlyengaged.com/">Utterly Engaged</a>, check it out <a href="http://www.utterlyengaged.com/category/issues/issue-014/">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-3831578367109470421?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-35518632642745579612011-02-08T22:09:00.000-08:002011-02-08T22:10:07.600-08:00A bridal shower I recently shot... at <a href="http://www.colormemine.com/">Color Me Mine</a>! What a cool idea..you get to have fun with your girlfriends and a week later you get to celebrate again (when you get your pieces)! With all the pinks and purples and reds, this post is just in time for Valentines :). <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower102.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower75.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower125.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower40.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower140.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower26.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower104.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower21.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower27.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower20.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower37.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower49.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower33.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower142.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower17.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/kelliebridalshower23.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-3551863264274557961?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-56378181823635399152011-02-04T22:59:00.000-08:002011-02-04T23:04:11.501-08:00Semi-impromptu photoshoot at work today; shot a couple images of my coworker (a graphic designer) for her website. It was too bright and too windy but we still came out with a couple good shots :). Enjoy!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_0032.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_0075A.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_0057.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_0042.jpg" /><br /><br />I promise more updates soon! (It's just been so crazy around here)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5637818182363539915?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-37800834372518329282011-02-02T22:48:00.000-08:002011-02-02T23:05:06.696-08:00You probably don't know this about me, but there is a special place in my heart for... Knott's Berry Farm. While other kids were begging to go to to Disneyland for their birthdays, I was completely satisfied (and preferred tenfold) going to Knotts Berry Farm.<br /><br />I know there's something wrong with me because I convinced Tommy to take me there last week for our anniversary. You know how there are some things you should leave as a fond memory because re-experiencing them leaves a foul taste in your mouth? Yep, you guessed it. Knotts is not the same anymore.&nbsp; Few people, closed rides and just the atmosphere of a ghost town left something to be desired. However, as with any moment I'm with T, he made it fun anyways :).<br /><i><br /></i><br /><i>A few snapshots:</i><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_9609.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_9592.jpg"><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_9603.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_9595.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_9639.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_9608.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_9620.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/02/_MG_9631.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-3780083437251832928?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-29686277769981822082011-01-20T21:05:00.000-08:002011-01-20T22:21:04.429-08:00Last night was <a href="http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;cd=1&amp;ved=0CBsQFjAA&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.utterlyengaged.com%2F&amp;rct=j&amp;q=utterly%20engaged&amp;ei=4BM5Tfu1EIKasAOXy5DbAw&amp;usg=AFQjCNGkQUJKNV25xwJtEy4kpAquVTlTIw&amp;cad=rja">Utterly Engaged</a>'s new year party at the <a href="http://www.aviahotels.com/hotels/longbeach/">AVIA</a> hotel in long beach. Didn't get to take that many shots but it really was so beautiful. So much creativity in one room my head could have exploded. Everything came together so well and all the design challenge tables looked gorgeous. So lucky to be a part of the UE team and to be able to work under 2 of the sweetest and most down-to-earth ladies in the industry :).&nbsp; I leave you with a glimpse for now.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_9256.jpg" width="768/" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">----------------------------------------</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><i>vendor highlights: </i></b><br /></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;">event planner &amp; coordinator <a href="http://www.grandengagements.com/" target="_blank">GRAND ENGAGEMENTS</a></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: x-small;">photographer <a href="http://www.samuellippke.com/" target="_blank">SAMUEL LIPPKE</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">DJ <a href="http://www.playtimeattractions.com/" target="_blank">PLAYTIME ATTRACTIONS</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">videographer <a href="http://www.shadetreefilms.net/" target="_blank">SHADE TREE FILMS</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">lighting <a href="http://invisibletouchevents.com/" target="_blank">INVISIBLE TOUCH EVENTS</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">organic ice cream <a href="http://www.ilovelucies.com/" target="_blank">SWEET LUCIE'S</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">dessert bar <a href="http://honeybeesweeterie.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HONEY BEE SWEETERIE</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">mini donut bar<a href="http://www.doughadeer.com/" target="_blank">DOUGH A DEER</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">floral designer <a href="http://www.floralelements.com/" target="_blank">FLORAL ELEMENTS</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">linens <a href="http://www.latavolalinen.com/" target="_blank">LA TAVOLA LINEN</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">photobooth <a href="http://www.cubethemoment.com/index.asp"_blank">PHOTOCUBE</a></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2968627776998182208?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-44270225284112306742011-01-16T21:58:00.000-08:002011-01-16T21:59:48.178-08:00&nbsp; <br /><center><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/decsnap.jpg" /></center><center><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/decsnap1.jpg" /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /></center><br />Starting a new series where I post snapshots every month of my daily life :). Since this is a first installment, these are shots from december to january!&nbsp; (This is when I wish I had an iphone; droid is severely lacking in the camera app department).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4427022528411230674?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-23711580196535149442011-01-11T09:43:00.000-08:002011-01-11T11:21:46.187-08:00On new years, a couple friends from SD who all love photography came up to LA and we walked around Santa Monica enjoying some drinks + eats and shooting! <br /><br />First we stopped by the <a href="http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/venice-coffeebar">Intelligentsia</a> in Venice for some coffee: <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8681.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8673.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8678.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8684.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8682.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8689.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8692.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8693.jpg" /><br /><br />I like that everything looked like test tubes and beakers:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8697.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8710.jpg" /><br /><br />There was a surprise at the completion of my drink :) <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8711.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8715.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8721.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />Then, off we walked around Venice!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8723.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8729.jpg" /><br /><br />The lighting wiz setting up for a group shot:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8734.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8739.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8731.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8740.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8744.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8746.jpg" /><br /><br />I love all the red accents I saw...<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8747.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8759.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8763.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8752.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8754.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8756.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8766.jpg" /><br /><br />Our next destination was <a href="http://www.sweetrosecreamery.com/">Sweet Rose Creamery</a> in Santa Monica! (Featured on Unique Eats)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8769.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8772.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8775.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8796.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8777.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8783.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8791.jpg" /><br /><br />So good.... salted caramel ice cream. *Drool*<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8794.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8799.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8802.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8813.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8842.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8847.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8844.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8848.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8857.jpg" width="800" /><br /><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/r-d-kitchen-santa-monica"><br />R + D</a> for dinner! I thought the food was just okay... but maybe I should've ordered something else. <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8850.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8860.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8853.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8869.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8876.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8885.jpg" /><br /><br />We found that the napkins had little holes to attach on collar buttons. Well, or jean buttons...<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8878.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8887.jpg" /><br /><br />Great way to start the new year!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2371158019653514944?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-54150631910966112192011-01-09T01:00:00.000-08:002011-02-12T10:10:36.572-08:00Aaron and Eugenia were seriously such an easygoing couple.&nbsp; The whole day they kept telling us to direct them however we wanted and were ready to do anything. Eugenia was calm and collected when it looked like it was going to rain and even when her bouquet didn't turn out to be the one she ordered! If there is an opposite of a bridezilla, Eugenia is it. Kind, sweet and gracious. I have a theory it's because Aaron and Eugenia had their priorities straight and knew that at the end of the day, it was about their love for each other.&nbsp; Enjoy :) <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee7.jpg" /><br /><br />Aaron kept smiling before Eugenia came and when I asked why, he said he needed to practice smiling because people typically think that he's too serious. I thought that was so sweet! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee13.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee16.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee17.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee18.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee19.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee20.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee20b.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee21.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee27.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee22.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee22a.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee22c.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee22d.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee22b.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee23.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee24.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee25.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee26.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee28.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee29.jpg" /><br /><br />Old photos of parents and grandparents could be found on the guestbook table!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee30.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee31.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee33.jpg" /><br /><br />I love this photo of Aaron!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee34.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/ee/ee35.jpg" /><br /><br />Second shot for <a href="http://phoebejoyphotography.com/">Phoebe Joy Photography</a>. Check out Phoebe's photos h<a href="http://phoebejoyphotography.com/blog/">ere.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5415063191096611219?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-1017878534185478252011-01-02T17:29:00.000-08:002011-01-02T17:29:37.707-08:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8628.jpg" />&nbsp; <br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8625.jpg" />&nbsp; <br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8644.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-101787853418547825?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-8752588717555930542011-01-02T17:25:00.000-08:002011-01-02T17:26:13.634-08:00Brace yourself, this is a huge picture post with random images all thrown together because I don't know where to put them all. Kind of like cleaning the last 10 minutes before a guest comes: throw it all under the bed.<br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>Last few hur-rah's of 2010:</b><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8414.jpg" /><br /><a href="http://www.brodard.net/overview.html"><br />brodard</a>! so good!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8431.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8432.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8442.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8439.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8446.jpg" /><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8631.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8476.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8494.jpg" /><br /><br />tommy took me to see mini horses in solvang!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8499.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8500.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8531.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8532.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8540.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8546.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8550.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8555.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8556.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8559.jpg" />&nbsp; <br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8567.jpg" /><br /><br />I couldn't take a level photo of this...so I had T lift me up to take it. HAHA.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8572.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8578.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8612.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8593.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8597.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8600.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8615.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2011/01/_MG_8617.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-875258871755593054?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-22053638876284675082010-12-20T04:36:00.000-08:002010-12-20T04:36:52.103-08:00My friends Crystal and Jon got married this weekend! Woo (which, coincidentally is Crystal's new last name)!!! I'm glad I got to attend as a guest, because it was so nice to see old-ish friends and not have to worry about missing a shot. Plus it was great to see the wedding come together (since I got to help with some of the <a href="http://thepaperdialogues.blogspot.com/2010/10/crystal-jon-wedding-invites.html">paper goods</a>), it was really a lovely wedding. <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal0.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal2.jpg" /><br /><br />I really regret that this was my only shot of them semi-up close. With all the catching up with friends and having to leave early, this was all I could get. I'm really sad because Crystal was such a beautiful bride too. While I'm wishing, I wish I got a shot of her bouquet because it looks so beautiful from here. <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal14.jpg" /><br /><br />To the left, one of my most favorite (nope, not redundant) ladies ever. Today actually marks the 2-year anniversary of her getting hitched! Congrats Sabrina! :) <br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal13.jpg" /><br /><br />떡 (korean rice cakes) for guests to eat between the ceremony and reception! <br /><br />----<br /><br />Their reception was held at the Sheraton Anaheim Hotel:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal3.jpg" /><br /><br />From my<a href="http://connielyuphoto.blogspot.com/2010/09/crystal-jon-fullertonca.html"> engagement session</a> with them! :)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystalcake.jpg" /><br /><br />Can you tell I was a little obsessed with the cake + wallpaper?<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal7.jpg" /><br /><br />Tiny jam favors!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/12/crystal8.jpg" /><br /><br />Loved the florals at this wedding :).&nbsp; Anyways, that's all folks, because after this we started eating and then had to leave early :(.<br /><br />Congratulations Crystal and Jon! May God bless your marriage abundantly!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2205363887628467508?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-46502714969282974492010-12-08T16:14:00.000-08:002010-12-08T16:14:19.055-08:00Last month I went to Crystal's bridal shower! It was a dark, rainy day so we had to stay indoors (hence the weird lighting) but we all had a blast :).<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9821.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9756.jpg" /><br /><br />To the left are bath bombs that her sister made (yes, handmade!) for favors.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9762.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9768.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9777.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9778.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9784.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9789.jpg" /><br /><br />Some of the games we played for prizes:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9799.jpg" /><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9819.jpg" /><br /><br />Are you wondering what they're doing? We reached inside a pillow case to guess its contents without looking (hence the puzzle face). The theme was "tools that women use"!<br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9820.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9871.jpg" /><br /><br />Right: pin the dimples on Crystal's face<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9836.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9824.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9866.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9878.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9882.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9901.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_9921.jpg" /><br /><br />Really cute recipe collection her sister/MOH put together for her!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4650271496928297449?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-4001946563793564812010-11-30T23:05:00.000-08:002010-12-01T11:21:41.658-08:00Just a few shots from last week... from out and about and in my home. The light is beautiful this time of year.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6895-2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6905.jpg" /><br /><br /><img height="585" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6902.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6901.jpg" /><br /><br /><img height="585" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6868.jpg" width="800" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6861.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6852.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-400194656379356481?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-62170203593973422752010-11-29T22:46:00.000-08:002010-12-01T11:20:35.259-08:00Apparently high school senior grad photoshoot are all the rage now (I didn't know)! Jacqueline is a freshman in college and never got to take her high school grad portraits. So that was taken care of :)<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac0.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/jac11.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-6217020359397342275?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-64207346988322940452010-11-10T12:51:00.000-08:002010-11-10T15:50:01.425-08:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6679.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6682.jpg" /><br /><br />Enjoying some hot chocolate + a peppermint spoon today. How are you welcoming in the season? <br /><br />Love,<br />Connie<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-6420734698832294045?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-77328466783786206362010-11-09T12:35:00.000-08:002010-11-29T22:41:48.115-08:00A little sneak peak from a portrait session on saturday..<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6533.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6368c.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6447.jpg" /><br /><br />Have a wonderful week everybody!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-7732846678378620636?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-32058548029950705352010-11-03T17:51:00.000-07:002010-11-03T18:35:11.500-07:00Here are the rest of the pictures I promised from my day trip up to Santa Barbara last Friday! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_5979.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_5969.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_5976.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_5989.jpg" /><br /><br />Succulents galore!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_5992.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6000.jpg" /><br /><br />The two we picked out: I've named them Oliver (left) and Basil (right). :) Yes, Basil is having a identity crisis. <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6020.jpg" /><br /><br />It was a beautiful day! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6016.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6027.jpg" /><br /><br />What's fall without giant leaves the size of your head?<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6050.jpg" /><br /><br />A stray dog appeared to show us the way... he even waited for us. <br /><br />Next stop....<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6065.jpg" /><br /><br />Lane Farms pumpkin patch!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6070.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6073.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6075.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6077.jpg" /><br /><br />We decided to enter a maze. Should be fun right?<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6080.jpg" /><br /><br />At first it was fun..<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6086.jpg" /><br /><br />And then everything started to look the same and we started panicking.. It took us almost 20 minutes to get out. <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6093.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6112.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6164.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6133.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6098.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6105.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6106.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6137.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6139.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6157.jpg" /><br /><br />We bought some cupcakes from Crush Cakes near State street. :) <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6171.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6175.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6192.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6183.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/11/_MG_6203.jpg" /><br /><br />And then we went home and relaxed. A perfectly perfect fall day :).<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-3205854802995070535?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-48097215026157121392010-10-30T02:32:00.000-07:002010-10-30T02:33:29.822-07:00I had the perfect fall day today with Tommy in my day-trip up to Santa Barbara. There were trails, there were pumpkins, there were even cupcakes! You name the perfect fall day, and let me tell you, it was there (okay, maybe no hot cider and pie).&nbsp; Can't wait to show you more. <br /><br />Here's a sneak peak at what a perfect day it was:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_6138.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4809721502615712139?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-64088644054424774482010-10-30T02:31:00.000-07:002011-02-12T10:16:54.889-08:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_5106.jpg" /><br /><br />Just some detail shots from a wedding I second shot with <a href="http://www.phoebejoyphotography.com/">Phoebe</a> again :) I'm happy that it was in SD because I got to see and spend time with old friends, though my improving cold came back with a vengeance the day of the wedding! What gives? :(<br /><br />Anyways, Jana was seriously one of the sweetest brides ever. I know, you're probably thinking, there are no pictures of Chris and Jana here! Well, be sure to check Phoebe's <a href="http://www.phoebejoyphotography.com/blog/">blog</a> for when she updates photos from the wedding!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-6408864405442477448?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-18470201630029859092010-10-22T17:00:00.000-07:002010-10-22T17:25:56.829-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_5848.jpg" /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-1847020163002985909?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-78557504272777343112010-10-20T20:09:00.000-07:002010-10-20T20:10:07.694-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_5794.jpg" /><br /><br />I've been working on some designs for random things, and when that happens my desk becomes cluttered (more than usual) with cups, pens, papers with sketches, etc. Right now I have jam jars and label paper all up in the place. I'm glad I work by a window especially because on rainy days (like today) all I have to do is look outside to take a break!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-7855750427277734311?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-20452064571875495972010-10-20T19:22:00.000-07:002010-10-20T19:26:27.802-07:00Drumroll....<br /><br /><b>&nbsp;The most exciting thing</b> that has happened to me this week/month/year: I got featured as a vendor on Green Wedding Shoe's new “<a href="http://greenweddingshoes.com/wedding-vendor-guide/">GWS Vendor Guide</a>”!<br /><br />It's one of the <a href="http://www.blogs.com/topten/top-10-stylish-wedding-blogs/">top 10 wedding blogs</a> out there... can't believe I'm on there with people wayyyy out of my league. SO humbled.&nbsp; Thanks so much Jen!&nbsp; Brides/grooms, check it out! It's such a great resource to find new and creative vendors for every detail of your wedding day :). <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/gws.png" /><br /><br /><b>Second exciting thing</b>: I FINALLY REVAMPED AND HAVE MY WEBSITE UP!&nbsp; Check it out <a href="http://www.connielyu.com/photography/">HERE</a>.&nbsp; I created the graphics/images, and my very talented friend Sylvia set it up for me :). Can't wait to fill it out more when I have time. Hope you all enjoy it! It's simple, feminine but not too girly, and timeless. Which is exactly how I want my photography to be. <br /><br /><b>Not so exciting thing</b>: I'm scheduled for a root canal beginning of November :(. I hope the recovery is fast because I have shoots after that!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2045206457187549597?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-11425961687370004552010-10-17T23:03:00.000-07:002010-10-17T23:06:50.431-07:00Went to beverly hills to scout out a location for a portrait shoot coming up....and stopped by <a href="http://www.sprinkles.com/">Sprinkles</a>!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_5784.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_5755.jpg" /><br /><br />I know... horrible lighting in my room. But... red velvet win for a midnight snack!<br /><br />Also, to all my faithful viewers: I'm working on a <b>new website</b>.... stay tuned! It should be up by tomorrow (crosses fingers)!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-1142596168737000455?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-80873987064908943122010-10-13T02:16:00.000-07:002011-02-23T14:58:30.046-08:00Three words to describe Erin and Casey: Classy, classy, classy. The whole affair screamed old Hollywood glam meets modern flair. This stylish couple held their ceremony at St. Monica's Catholic Church in Santa Monica and their reception at the <a href="http://www.belairbayclub.com/">Bel Air Bay Club</a>.<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/3.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/2.jpg" /><br /><br />The first look:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/5.jpg" /><br /><br />Then we all got on a double decker bus (which would later take their guests to the reception)! How cool is that! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/13.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/16.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/17.jpg" /><br /><br />Their favors were adorable tiny glass squares with succulents inside:<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/15.jpg" /><br /><br />Don't you just love the little stir-sticks?<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/18.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/19.jpg" /><br /><br />They had a delicious candy/dessert bar with bags for the guests to take some goodies home!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/20.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/21.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/22.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/23.jpg" /><br /><br />The kids' table had an <a href="http://www.ediblearrangements.com/">Edible Arrangements </a>centerpiece that they enjoyed munching on, as well as disposable camera for a scavenger hunt! On top of that, each child got a unique gift! I love that they wanted the wedding to be enjoyable for the kiddies too. :)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/24.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/25.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/26.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/27.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/28.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/29.jpg" /><br /><br />The hora: <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/30.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/31.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/smith/32.jpg" /><br /><br />Congrats to the beautiful couple!&nbsp;Thanks for letting me shoot with you&nbsp;<a href="http://www.phoebejoyphotography.com/blog/">Phoebe</a>!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-8087398706490894312?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-47864205109453900382010-10-08T14:30:00.000-07:002010-10-08T14:32:06.480-07:00I went to <a href="http://www.bottegalouie.com/">Bottega Louie </a>this past Tuesday with my friend Mayurie (right before I caught a cold, which is why I'm only now posting photos).&nbsp; <br />Everything was beautiful...<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_4639.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_4648.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_4652.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_4649.jpg" /><br /><br /><br />then, off to <a href="http://www.urthcaffe.com/">Urth Caffe</a> for some green tea expresso :). (not a huge fan of expresso, but the cake was really tasty and perfectly complimented the expresso!)<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/10/_MG_4656.jpg" /><br /><br />... and now back to bed for me!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4786420510945390038?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-90745569493543218922010-10-01T22:10:00.000-07:002010-10-02T18:43:56.292-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/%20smith2.jpg" /><br /><br />Sneak peek of a classy wedding last Saturday in Beverly Hills.&nbsp; I had the privilege of second-shooting with <a href="http://www.phoebejoyphotography.com/blog/">Phoebe Joy Photography</a> again :). Thanks for having me Phoebe! Can't wait to show you guys how gorgeous and timeless this wedding was. &nbsp;<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-9074556949354321892?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-9390933391394459512010-09-29T16:49:00.000-07:002011-04-10T15:16:21.057-07:00This shoot was so fun (and long)... so brace yourself for a barrage of photos. Crystal was my small group leader my freshman year of college and to this day is one of the older women whose company I love and whose counsel and wisdom I respect the most. Plus, she is just drop dead gorgeous (Jon, you are a lucky man!).<br /><br />I'm so happy for you guys, Crystal and Jon! Can't wait till the wedding! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2346.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2336.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2358.jpg" /><br /><br />Can you believe that this was Crystal's front porch? Looks like such a lovely little cafe spot!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2362.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2369.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2388.jpg" /><br /><br />Next, we drove by an abandoned train + track... and decided to have some fun! <br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2419.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2415.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2475.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2477.jpg" /><br /><br />... and this is when a policeman drove in and told us to leave. This is why my philosophy is shoot and then ask permission. :) You end up with awesome photos by a yellow train!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2486.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2491.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2495.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2505.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2514.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2547.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2553.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2572.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2581.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2677.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2697.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2707.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2749.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2716.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2713.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2760.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2802.jpg" /><br /><br /><img border="0" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2836.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2785.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2848.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2859.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/crystal/_MG_2880bw.jpg" /><br /><br />Congrats Crystal and John! For the engagement... and for being so ridiculously good looking.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-939093339139445951?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-6077765075891209822010-09-22T15:54:00.000-07:002011-01-11T11:23:09.340-08:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2312.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2320.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2317.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2316.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2314.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2326.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2331a.jpg" /><br /><br />Saturday noon coffee break at Intelligentsia and then wandered around Silverlake. My kind of saturday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-607776507589120982?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-14029229047157314452010-09-19T16:22:00.000-07:002010-09-22T00:43:41.886-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.tumblr.com/photo/1280/1148718652/1/tumblr_l8zk4sqZSI1qcb0im" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2393.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2667.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2554.jpg" /><br /><br /><img height="487" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2365.jpg" width="730" /><br />sneak peak from crystal + jon's engagement session today! can't wait to show you the rest!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-1402922904715731445?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-36805393634434492712010-09-17T16:20:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:22:31.550-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2286.jpg" /><br /><br />On September 16, 2010 (11:50am) at 810g, we welcomed a new addition to the family.<br /><br />Hello, baby.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-3680539363443449271?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-56799435254018731222010-09-16T16:20:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:25:13.054-07:00<img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_9973.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_0123.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_0180.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_0243.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_9938.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_9915.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_0036.jpg" /><br /><br />Roadtrip-ed a lot between LA (I live there) and Santa Barbara and Norcal this summer. A couple pictures from my journey!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5679943525401873122?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-18601666777744450792010-09-15T16:19:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:19:43.517-07:00<p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2277.jpg" /><br />a lavendar plant i got from the <a href="http://www.arboretum.org/">LA arboretum</a> gift/plant shop.</p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/09/_MG_2285.jpg" /><br />(for some reason my cat loves napping and lounging about on our shoes and slippers).</p><p>Just some shots of home-life right now, taking it slow. I'll have more work up soon; shooting Crystal + Jon's engagement this Saturday :)&nbsp;</p><p>Hope everyone is having a beautiful Wednesday!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-1860166677774445079?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-27404805010540265882010-09-04T16:18:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:19:05.351-07:00<p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/_MG_2101.jpg" /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/_MG_2124.jpg" /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/_MG_2133.jpg" /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/_MG_2158.jpg" /><br /><br /><em>the huntington botanical gardens + tea room.</em></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2740480501054026588?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-52788172650090231982010-08-29T16:17:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:18:06.911-07:00<p><br />Since this was so long-awaited, I combined the last two parts (the reception and post-wedding photos into one)! So beware, this is a very long post. There were so many beautiful details that it was like pulling teeth trying to limit myself. Enjoy! :)<br /><br /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep23.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep24.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep25.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep26.jpg" /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep27.jpg" />Charlotte and Daniel have so many talented friends! I had to keep looking upstage to remind myself that it wasn't a recording that was playing!</p><p><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep28.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep29.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep30.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep31.jpg" /><br />They used a photo from the engagement shoot I did for them for the frame on the right! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep32.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep34.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep35.jpg" /><br />Just like her dress, this cake topper was passed down! :) <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep36.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep37.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep38.jpg" /><br /><strong> </strong></p><p>After the reception, we headed over to a local Starbucks. Why this Starbucks? It was where they met! <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep39.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep40.jpg" /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep41.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep42.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep43.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep44.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep45.jpg" /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep46.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep47.jpg" /><br />Each bridesmaid had a unique and adorable necklace that Charlotte purchased from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> (I'll link to the maker if I find out!). <br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep48.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep49.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep50.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep51.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep52.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep53.jpg" /><br />What a beautiful bride (inside and out)!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep54.jpg" /></p><p>Charlotte and Daniel are so in love with one another. :) It was such a privilege shooting your wedding and I wish you two a fruitful and blessed life together!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5278817265009023198?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-20560828405297372302010-08-28T16:16:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:17:34.902-07:00<p><em>silverlake, ca</em></p><p><strong><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/_MG_2010.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/_MG_1995.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/_MG_2013.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/_MG_2015.jpg" /><br /><br /></strong><strong><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/_MG_2017.jpg" /><br /><br /></strong><em>&nbsp;</em></p><p>delicious evening meal at <a href="http://www.cafestella.com/">cafe stella</a> finished off with a sweet cup of chai latte at <a href="http://lamillcoffee.com/">la mill coffee</a> in silverlake. could life be any better?</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2056082840529737230?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-27860202922518189482010-08-24T16:16:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:16:52.042-07:00<img height="486" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/cp1.jpg" width="730" /><br /><br /><img height="486" src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/cp2.jpg" width="730" /><br /><br />Sneak peak of a yacht wedding I second shot with <a href="http://www.phoebejoyphotography.com/blog/">Phoebe Chauson</a>. Stay tuned!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-2786020292251818948?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-46451892849912347242010-07-26T16:14:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:14:34.883-07:00<p><br /><br />The ceremony took place in San Diego at their church, <a href="http://www.thecitysd.org/">The City Church</a>.</p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep2.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep6.jpg" /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep11.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep13.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep12.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep21.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep19.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep5.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep17.jpg" /><br />Charlotte put together this amazing guestbook table!<br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep18.jpg" /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep7.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep16.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/2010/08/charep20.jpg" /></p><p>stay tuned for part three!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4645189284991234724?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-46367097606522534632010-07-21T16:07:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:16:11.346-07:00thanks for being so patient! it was such a beautiful and fun wedding that i decided to do 3-4 separate parts instead of just doing a shorter recap. hope you enjoy! <br /><br /></p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char0.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char10.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char2.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char2b.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char3.jpg" /><br />charlotte surprised dano by altering and wearing his mother's (and grandmother's!) wedding dress! one of my favorite details!</p><p><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char5.jpg" /><br />gorgeous kate spade flats!</p><p><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char14.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char4.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char6.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char8.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char9.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char15.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char16.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char17.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char13.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char12.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://connielyu.com/blog/char18.jpg" /></p><p>stay tuned for part two!</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-4636709760652253463?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4864075671820462793.post-56934326756910530162010-06-27T16:03:00.000-07:002010-09-21T16:15:46.210-07:00<p>Took a brief day trip to San Diego yesterday and took a few shots around downtown: <br /><br /><img src="http://www.connielyu.com/blog/_MG_9758.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.connielyu.com/blog/_MG_9768.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.connielyu.com/blog/_MG_9781.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.connielyu.com/blog/_MG_9761.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.connielyu.com/blog/_MG_9764.jpg" /><br /><br /><img src="http://www.connielyu.com/blog/_MG_9784.jpg" /></p><p><br /><img src="http://www.connielyu.com/blog/_MG_9789.jpg" /><br /><br />Seriously weird being a visitor and no longer a resident. I wonder if all the other relocated graduates feel this way so soon? I felt out of place walking around campus and around downtown La Jolla, almost as if someone was going to point at me and shout, "Imposter!! You're not from around here!". I exaggerate.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/4864075671820462793-5693432675691053016?l=connielyuphoto.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>connie lyuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09566838041101445226noreply@blogger.com0