As in my previous post of Sandy and Mike's wedding, I again wanted to say how much of a thrill it was to capture their wedding day for them. These two are so sweet and cool that it warms my heart to look over these images again and recall the day. Plus, I've known MIke's family for some time now, and it was also an honor to capture my second Pulido wedding thus far! They've always been so kind and inviting, and I want to thank them once again for letting me be a part of their big day as well :) Happy day indeed! Plus a lot of fun too :)
Congrats on finally getting hitched you two (after ten years! Yup, TEN years!). Here's to a long and prosperous, happy life together :)
*Included are images from Kabahead Photography for M Palma Photography.
Love that Sandy wore flats to her wedding :)
Congrats again you guys :)
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Happy New Year everyone! Here we are, four days into the new year, and I'm certain things are back to normal now that the holiday festivities are over right?
As for me, (and everyone I guess), the holidays were hectic, not only did we have all the familial obligations (and mucho-mondo food to devour), but I had two weddings, and a model portrait shoot all within one week of each other. I wouldn't want it any other way though :)
I'm still in the midst of editing down these three shoots, but wanted to share with you some photos from each event.
First off, I LOVE my brides! A HUGE congratulations to Sandy and Mike who tied the knot last week Friday! What an awesome day it was. I've known Mike's family since I was in High School (coughing) just a few SHORT years ago [coughing again] and it was so nice to see everyone again, and document Mike and Sandy's big day. I had a blast watching their day unfold, and just being a part of it.
A huge, HUGE thank you to Sandy and Mike for letting me be a part of their day, and to Mike's Family for being so warm and open :) I thoroughly enjoyed being there for this terrific event. Also, a huge thanks goes out to my friend and second shooter, Keri Kaba for having my "back" when needed and for the awesome images she also help create! You rock Keri!
Here's a preview of some of the images we created that day :)
I love these guys! Sandy and Mike :)
Congrats you two!
One of my favorites from the day.
Love this one too!
The Bridal par-taaay!! These guys were great to work for/with :)
Okay, and before Mike and Sandy's wedding, I had an up-and-coming model shoot with a cousin of a good friend of mine. I think Lauren is going to go a long way with her chosen endeavor. Check these out:
A big thanks to my buddy Aaron T. for the referral, and to Lauren's mom Jennifer for being so cool on the set! :)
Lastly, the Friday before last, Helen's brother George got married! Yay!!! (And here you guys thought it was me didn't you?!) Their ceremony was held on top of L.A.'s City Hall, (yes, the TOP of city hall) to just the immediate family, including Helen's sister and brother-in-law, and niece and nephews from Hawaii in attendance. So cool! I was honored to be there to capture their wedding :) Thanks you guys and congrats!
Love this photo - George and Ling. Congrats you guys :)
The beautiful bride and bouquet. 
The "Hawaii Kids" as I like to call them. Does this remind you of your cell phone antenna bars or is just me?
Love this photo - taken a split second before the ELEVATOR doors closed :) Yup, elevator.
A quiet moment post ceremony overlooking L.A.
My favorite image from the day :)
Congrats again you guys! And welcome to the fam, Ling :)
OKAY, if you got this far through the post, I wanted to offer any would-be-brides out there a special discount for the month of January. If you make an appointment with me regarding your wedding day, and decide to book with me during the month of January, I'm offering a 15% discount on my select wedding packages/collections. Yup, that's 15% off my select collections. But, you have to book in the month of January (this month) to get the offer. (Offer expires January 31st, and limited to availability. Subject to change without notice. Darned legal stuff ;p) So if you're interested, or know someone who just might be, please have them contact me at info@mpalmaphotography.com to schedule a meeting. I'd be honored to photograph your big day :)
Okay, that's it for now folks, this was a long post. I do wish you all a happy, successful and CREATIVE 2012 :) Now, let's get moving shall we?!
Till next week,
Mike
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mipal7 says:
Thank you so much June! Happy New Year to you too :) And thanks for visiting! Mike
(01.05.12 @ 05:27 PM)
June Hayashi says:
You do beautiful work, I loved looking at your pictures. I can see the love in your pictures and loved your black and white shots. Hugs, June PS Happy New Year and much success. I will remember that you do this.if any of my friends need a photographer!
(01.04.12 @ 05:46 PM)
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Hi everyone!
I've been guilty of not updating my main website, mpalmaphotography.com for some time now, but I've finally got around to doing so! Finally!!! When you visit, you'll find a ton of new photographs from all the weddings and other events I've covered over the past few years. If I was lucky enough to have photographed your wedding, you'll find new photos of that there too!
Please don't hesitate to share the link with your friends :) Especially those getting married soon ;p
Thanks again, and please, do check it out!
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Yup, it's another week in my photographic life, and this past week
definitely lived up to expectations! Plus, it's really heating up here
in the city of Angeles, so it finally feels like summer! Great times
indeed!!!
The week started off with a special invitation to the one and only Magic Castle in Hollywood. I've been living here my entire life and have never been able to go due to its members only status, but thanks to our friend Rumi, we were able to get an invite into the mecca of all things magic! As you might expect, there's no photography allowed once you enter, but we were able to get at least one shot of Helen and me right before we went into the magic bookshelf entrance (you even have to say "open sesame!" out loud for it to open! How cool is that?!)
The week started off with a special invitation to the one and only Magic Castle in Hollywood. I've been living here my entire life and have never been able to go due to its members only status, but thanks to our friend Rumi, we were able to get an invite into the mecca of all things magic! As you might expect, there's no photography allowed once you enter, but we were able to get at least one shot of Helen and me right before we went into the magic bookshelf entrance (you even have to say "open sesame!" out loud for it to open! How cool is that?!)
We're here! Oh, and the gentleman behind us, Robin, was our host/magician.
Thanks Robin!
Helen, me, Rumi, Mimi and the Magic Castle.
What more can a guy want?
Thanks Robin!
Helen, me, Rumi, Mimi and the Magic Castle. What more can a guy want?
Needless to say, if you ever get a chance to visit the castle, GO. Every famous magician you've ever heard of and haven't heard of have been through this place. Oh, and one interesting tid-bit is that Neil Patrick Harris, is currently president of the board! Yup! Look it up!
Thursday, my bestie buddy Bevo, was in town, and she wanted to go rock climbing. So we did.
Thursday, my bestie buddy Bevo, was in town, and she wanted to go rock climbing. So we did.
Rock climbing sure is dangerous! Outdoors!
Yup, that's about 5 stories off the ground. Okay, maybe not 5 stories. How about 10 feet?
Be one with the wall Bevo. Be one with the wall.
She eventually made it all the way up to the top.
While I climbed, Bev was in charge of my life. Yikes.
Thank goodness for belaying equipment.
All in a day's work.
Thanks for the invite Bevo! Next time, I'll belay you!
What I love most about being a photographer is the chance to document a family's life, a couple's wedding, an important day, and on Friday, I was able to do just that with our friends Jean and Bryant. (Jean is aunt to Amelia, who has appeared here many times). Jean had asked me photograph her wedding reception at King Hua restaurant in Alhambra. I love Chinese weddings!!! Ten course meals, plenty of festivities, and of course, hanging out with a great couple and family. Thank you Jean and Bryant for letting me be there to photograph. Congrats to you both!
Yup, that's about 5 stories off the ground. Okay, maybe not 5 stories. How about 10 feet?
Be one with the wall Bevo. Be one with the wall.
She eventually made it all the way up to the top. 
While I climbed, Bev was in charge of my life. Yikes. 
Thank goodness for belaying equipment. 
All in a day's work.Thanks for the invite Bevo! Next time, I'll belay you!
What I love most about being a photographer is the chance to document a family's life, a couple's wedding, an important day, and on Friday, I was able to do just that with our friends Jean and Bryant. (Jean is aunt to Amelia, who has appeared here many times). Jean had asked me photograph her wedding reception at King Hua restaurant in Alhambra. I love Chinese weddings!!! Ten course meals, plenty of festivities, and of course, hanging out with a great couple and family. Thank you Jean and Bryant for letting me be there to photograph. Congrats to you both!
The lovely couple :) Congrats you two :)
Finally, what's an entry without a picture or two of a cutie baby! Here's our little new friend Kaia, making yet another appearance here on the blog. Happy 3 mos. little cutie!!!
Look into my eyes...
There's nothing better than a laughing baby to make your day :)
There's nothing better than a laughing baby to make your day :)Thanks for stopping by everyone!
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Wedding coordinated/planned by:
Ashley Powell
Agape Planning LLC
The beaming bride, Sheauen
The lucky groom himself, Kenneth
Taken right after the "first look" moment - Ah, amore!
Details. Flowers by Magnolia Designs.
I love it when the groomsmen go with non-traditional attire at weddings. Each of these shoes had the wedding date embroidered on them, with the Groom and Bestman having theirs customized with their titles - Cool!
Sheauen and her bridesmaids rockin' it out!
Sheauen and Ken are huge Disney fans, so their ring bearers and flower girls all walked down the aisle with Mickey Mouse ears, complete with their names on the back.
The entire bridal party entered the ballroom to the "Top Gun" anthem, complete with Aviator glasses. ("Maverick" who? These guys have got Tom Cruise beat!)
Dinner tables, design by White House Catering. Note the Mickey Mouse cookies on the plates.
This cake TASTED as good as it looked!
Did I mention that we were at the Nixon Presidential Library? Oh yeah, I DID!
I love it when brides rock it out on the dance floor with their guests.
Rock it out Sheauen!
Finally, one of the ringbearers( Ryan), was so sweet that he would go around kissing anyone and everyone, particularly the main flower girl Meagan, over and over and OVER again throughout the night - so cute!
Her expression says it all.
Congrats again to the newly weds, Sheauen and Ken. Thank you for letting me be a part of your day, and to Keri also. Great times indeed!!!
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mipal7 says:
Thanks Jasmine :) Much appreciated :)
(11.16.11 @ 05:37 PM)
Jasmine says:
Mike, it was a pleasure to have you photograp us... They are great pics and to be a bridesmaid and see it all be replayed through your photos is awesome.
(11.16.11 @ 09:20 AM)
mipal7 says:
You're so very welcome :) Thanks for having me there too! Hope you guys are doing great :)
(06.27.11 @ 11:44 PM)
sheauen says:
Hi Michael! Thanks for helping Keri capture all the wonderful moments at our wedding! We were delighted to have you! BTW LOVE the photo of megan and ryan.
(06.21.11 @ 03:27 PM)
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You look sooooo beautiful Sandy! And youguys look sooooo adorable!!
(01.17.12 @ 07:33 PM)Thank you sharing these photos with me:) I wish you God's abundant blessings
And a happy marriage!! :D
Thank you for capturing Mike and Sandy's wedding. These pictures are lovely.
(01.11.12 @ 08:16 PM)Congratulations to you both again! I am honored to be part of this joyous occasion! Mike and Keri cudos to you both. You were able to catch their true essence of their love for each other! Can't wait to see more!!!!!
(01.11.12 @ 04:02 PM)Great job, Mike & Carrie! Mike, thanks again for doing it for the second time for our family. We are very grateful for everything that you have done for us. we cannot wait to see the rest of the pictures. Thanks again for the beautiful pictures!
(01.11.12 @ 12:27 PM)was so impressed & enjoyed!! Thank you, and Conglatulations!!!!!
(01.11.12 @ 09:57 AM)Congratulations!!! I wish you and Mike the very best.
(01.11.12 @ 06:36 AM)Congratulations Michael and Sandy!! Those pics were beautiful. Can't wait to see more of them. Tita Connie and Tito Ric ( your mom's friends from Canada )
(01.11.12 @ 06:25 AM)Congrats on your wedding. These pictures are just amazing.
(01.11.12 @ 05:58 AM)These pictures are so beautifully done. Thanks for sharing.
(01.11.12 @ 12:43 AM)Congratulations Sandy!
(01.10.12 @ 11:15 PM)What a happy and beautiful bride!
Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful memories.
Nice pics cuzn....LOve it!!!!!!!
(01.10.12 @ 10:28 PM)Nice pics cuzn...love it!!!!!
(01.10.12 @ 10:21 PM)Sandy, these pictures are beautiful! Thank you for sharing the joy of your VERY SPECIAL day. Wishing you and Mike all the happiness in the world!
(01.10.12 @ 09:59 PM)Congratulations, Sandy & Mike! And thank you for sharing your pictures - they're absolutely beautiful and show your joy!
(01.10.12 @ 07:46 PM)These are amazing pictures! I'll definitely be calling you if I ever need a photographer! and congrats again Sandy and MIchael Pulido!
(01.10.12 @ 07:04 PM)So beautiful.......
(01.10.12 @ 07:00 PM)Thanks again for being part of our famiy's celebration....You and Carrie are awesome..Capturing the moment in such a natural way..Thanks Brother
(01.10.12 @ 06:08 PM)Absolutely extraordinary display of your artistic skill Mike. You certainly have the eye to capture that special moment and aesthetic detail. I'll remember who to call should I or anyone else needs a Master Photographer. Also, your positive energy and rapport makes people relax.
(01.10.12 @ 04:47 PM)Mike, you and Keri are the best. With your combined talent in photography
(01.10.12 @ 03:19 PM)who could ask for more. Thank you for your great job.
Congratulations on your happy occasion! The pictures are lovely!
(01.10.12 @ 03:11 PM)My Uncle Mikey and Auntie Sandy are so pretty in every picture. I like the one with my Ate Sophia, Ate Jordyn, and Ate Paige.
(01.10.12 @ 03:01 PM)Thank you for making my Uncle Mikey and Auntie Sandy SO beautiful!
(01.10.12 @ 03:00 PM)Mike you captured my beauty! Just Kidding (sort of anyway) But you did bring out the best in everyone. Thanks for taking great care of our happy couple!
(01.10.12 @ 03:00 PM)Mike, thank you for capturing all the wonderfulness of Sandy's and Mikey's special day! We really appreciate everything you and Carrie have done. Now that you've done your second Pulido wedding :) I guess that officially makes you part of the family for good!!! Thank you again for bringing back all the beautiful memories!!!
(01.10.12 @ 02:57 PM)These are beautiful! Congratulations again, Sandy and Mike!
(01.10.12 @ 01:42 PM)So far, the pictures that I have seen are absolutely GORGEOUS! Your talent as a photographer is AMAZING. Thank you, again for your hard work. And let it be known that I will most definitely recommend your work to friends/relatives. Would love to have you out here to photograph a couple of upcoming events ... that's if you don't mind the COLD weather. In any case, continue to shine, MIKE ... as you always do. AND THANKS!!!
(01.10.12 @ 01:26 PM)These photographs are beyond resplendent :)
(01.10.12 @ 01:21 PM)Kudos to both the photographer and the lovely couple
Mike....Couldn't thank you and Keri enough for the awesome pics you guys took....they really captured the moment....see you soon.... =D
(01.10.12 @ 01:13 PM)Awesome pics....Gi-normous thanks to you and Keri for the tremendous job you guys did for our wedding.....couldn't ask for a better pair of photographers!!
(01.10.12 @ 01:00 PM)WOW!!! These pictures are beeyootiful Michael!! Thank you soo soo much and your Assistant Keri for capturing our wedding. You were both so awesome to work with and were helpful throughout the process. Thank you for sending me all of those follow-up emails and getting back to us when we needed you most (especially the day before the wedding!). Thanks again and we highly recommend your service to anyone looking for a professional, easy-going, friendly, and warm person to capture their precious moments! :) Love, Sandy
(01.10.12 @ 12:43 PM)Mike....Couldn't thank you and Keri enough for the awesome pics you guys took....they really captured the moment....see you soon.... =D
(01.10.12 @ 12:38 PM)