I celebrated my birthday pretty much all week.
Monday, 7/27: Bowling at Lucky Strike.
Tuesday, 7/28: Six Flags with Laurel & Chris. We got onto lots of great coasters on the right-hand side of the park!
Later that night, I celebrated my birthday at Springbok with my friends during Trivia.
Wednesday, 7/29: I met up with my new friend, Lawrence, in Downtown LA to scout out great places to shoot bridal photos for our clients.
Lawrence with off-camera flash
Making daylight look like darkness
Downtown Industrial Area
Thursday, 7/30: My birthday!!! I spent the afternoon with Mike Scharff and Evaun at PSP at the pool. We also watched Happy Gilmore!
Later that night, I went to dinner with dad, Lyse, & KC at Good Earth. After dinner, dad, Lyse & I went to see UP! I loved it, but it wasn’t as good as Bolt. 🙂
Friday, 7/31: Drove to Pacific Palisades to do a wedding at 10am, then had a job interview at 2pm in Pasadena. I think it went well, but I don’t think I’ll take it. They do not allow off from 10/15 through 1/15 for any employee, and that doesn’t work for me. In my life, my friends and family are my world… and if I can’t go to see them for the holidays, then what am I living for? I’ll keep looking.
At 6pm, I performed and photographed a wedding in Pasadena for this wonderful couple, Liz & Mark.
Later that night, Megan, Maria & I had pizza, apple pie, and watched Psych!
Saturday, 8/1: Performed a wedding at 10am in Pasadena. It was at the house of the LA Philharmonic conductor. Beautiful place!!! The couple was amazing. They have only known each other for a month, but have each been married before. They are soooo in love and just know that this is the real thing… forever! I am so happy for them. Their vows were so incredible! There were world famous members of the LA Phil and NY Phil playing the wedding! Really fantastic!
At 5pm, I performed a wedding on Santa Monica beach for this sweet and fun couple, Leslie & Brian. I loved their friends and families, and had a great time helping them get ready and organized for their wedding. Sadly, they didn’t have a wedding photographer at all. I snapped a few photos with my dink camera.
At 9pm, I met up with tons of great friends for dinner and karaoke at Koji’s. See Facebook for photos! Shabu Shabu was great, and I am so grateful that so many people joined me! We had some drinks, sang some songs. I sang Toad’s Whatever I Fear then Nelson’s Love & Affection (with Lyse). The highlights were getting a Disney annual pass and Brooke & Justin singing El DeBarge’s Rhythm of the Night and everyone dancing! It was awesome!!! After Koji’s closed, many of us went over to Mel’s for a late night snack. 🙂
Sunday, 8/2: Ryan & I went to the Ahmanson Theater to see Spamalot. It was hilarious and awesome! I loved it. During intermission, I downed 2 cups of coffee because I was living off little sleep. After the show, I downed one more cup of coffee. Haha.
At 4:30pm, my friend Lawrence & I went to Pasadena to photograph this beautiful couple for their day-after shoot. The Pasadena Playhouse saw us lurking outside, and they invited us in to photograph inside. I mostly assisted Lawrence (his clients) with lighting, but I snapped a few shots during the evenings. Here’s my favorite!
After the shoot, Lawrence & I went to the Daily Grill. I got Mac/Cheese & Spinach. We then hung out til 1am chatting and looking at photos. It was a really awesome birthday week!! Thank you everyone for everything!!!