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The Kim Family

JOANNATHAN — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:23:38 +0000

Chris + Julie: One Frame

JOANNATHAN — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 07:01:55 +0000

SoCal, Fullerton, Disneyland, Home away from Home.

JOANNATHAN — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:46:11 +0000

Bromance in Seattle.

JOANNATHAN — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:50:11 +0000

A little over a week ago Joanne kicked me out of the house to visit the PNW with our good friend Nima. It was my first time north of California and it was definitely a refreshing experience. Our trip consisted of a lot of shooting, hanging out with the awesome resident photographers of Seattle, being chauffeured around by Jeramie Shoda, and eating a lot of good food. Surprisingly enough, the sun came out for us for most of the week, maybe we brought it up to WA from CA with us.

Thanks again to our wonderful friends for welcoming us into their beautiful city:

Jenny Jimenez
Sean Flanigan
Kip Beelman
Tonhya Kae
Carly Bish
Andria Lindquist
Ryan Flynn
Katie Ford
Angela and Evan Carlyle

…and last but not least Jeramie, Bethany, and Evey Shoda for allowing us to stay in their beautiful home. Until next time Seattle!

LOVE

JOANNATHAN — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:38:22 +0000

I know we should be posting photos of our work, but the reality is; these two are cute! We do hope that their love for one another continues to grow and those moments where they want to bite each others heads off only lasts for 2 years.

2011: We blinked and they grew

JOANNATHAN — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:08:30 +0000

These are our girls.

We blinked….and this all happened in 12 months.

and then came…Zoey

Jason + Ashley: Wedding {Nestldown, Los Gatos}

JOANNATHAN — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 07:12:13 +0000

2011 best of Engagement Sessions

JOANNATHAN — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:50:56 +0000

2011 you were an awesome year! We met some pretty awesome folks, gained friendships that’ll last a lifetime, and photographed some pretty people. Here’s a recap of our engagement sessions for 2011.

Gerry + Myette: 40 years of love

JOANNATHAN — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:14:37 +0000

First and foremost I wanted to wish my folks a very Happy Anniversary. I’m so proud to be the daughter of two people who have been married for 40 years. What an accomplishment.

Yesterday, in front of their church congregation blessed their marriage for another 40 years. During their luncheon Jonathan and I were sat at a table with one of their good friends from their church group. As I sat in front of this older couple I asked them how long they had been married and they answered 43 years. We have about 39 more years to catch up to them. I had the opportunity to ask them what kept their marriage alive and if they could give a young couple married for almost 4 years any advice. Here’s what they had to say.

“First and foremost be patient with one another.”

“Be humble to one another. We as people are too prideful especially in an argument. You have to learn to put that pride down so that you can learn to listen to one another.”

“Communication. Always be willing to be open to each other and to listen to one another. Listening is very important in your marriage.”

“Always try to resolve your argument before you go to bed. Do not end the day angry with one another.”

“Don’t forget that you made the commitment as God as your witness and then to each other.”

and the very last one which I absolutely loved, you may laugh so hold on to your seats and remember this is coming from people who have been married for 43 years.

“Don’t forget that sex is a gift from God. Being intimate with one another is something to cherish.”

Hearing this from people who were almost 3 times my age made our day. It was beautiful to hear how simple it is to stay in love for decades as long as you both are committed to helping one another learn to love each other.

And here’s to my parents. Thank you so much for being an example of how to stay strong, committed, and in love for one another.

Jeff + Elvia: Wedding {Chateau Julien, Monterey, CA}

JOANNATHAN — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 10:14:45 +0000

One word to describe this wedding: GORGEOUS!

Wedding Day Heroes:

Venue: Chateau Julien
Catere: Chateau Julien
Florist: Christine Cater
Cake: Sweet Tooth Confections
Band: Pop Fiction
Videographer: Lovespun Films
MUA: Nicole Rodriguez
Hairstylist: Henessey Getuiza