crystal and louie's wedding - vallejo / fairfield california


commentator: ed

the very talented NeLshawn created a Music Video Spooftacular to replace the standard "wedding slideshow". it was a HUGE hit with all the guest. plus there's a section at the end of the video that has been seamlessly incorporated of the actual wedding day. SAME DAY EDIT!!! shweet!!!

after watching the very entertaining video, kindly please enjoy the photos. =)

//ed pingol
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Makeup: Christine Foronda, Las Vegas
Hair: Pamela Garrett, Benicia
Officiant & Church: Fr. Jesus Soriano, St. Catherine of Siena, Vallejo- http://www.stcatherinevallejo.org
Reception Venue & Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn, Fairfield -
http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=OAKFHGI
Filmmaker/Slideshow: Nelson Nunez, Vallejo - http://www.nelsonnunez.com
DJ: Bizibeatz, Vallejo - http://www.myspace.com/bizibeatz
Emcee: Chris Abad of Legaci, Concord - http://www.myspace.com/abadboi
Flowers: Anne Nounou, Martinez - http://www.flowersbyanne.com
Cake: Sugar Bowl Bakery, San Francisco - http://www.sugarbowlbakery.com
Bride & Bridsmaids Gowns: David's Bridal, Pinole - http://www.davidsbridal.com
Bridal Shoes: Ecko Red Pherocious - http://www.zappos.com
Tuxes: Men's Wearhouse - http://www.mwtux.com
Day of Coordinator: Michelle Dumas & Dana Heredia of Michelle's
Wedding Essentials, San Ramon
Videographer: Walter Boncato


i LOVE using different perspectives... wall mirror anyone? =)

reflections... and simply just having fun

crystal's eyes are simply beautiful

details... details... details

her florist did an amazing job

the beautiful ladies

this is a keeper!

these weren't keepers but there's no way that i could toss these... it's just too funny

the standard backstreet boys pose. yeah!!

i love this moment

ceremony details

simply put, this church is awesome

before louie kissed crystal, he wanted to see how bad their guest wanted to see
by the volume of applause. it was hilarious because of how he worked the crowd. =)

- some reception detials -
saw this card and thought it was blog worthy... WOW!
10 kids and 3 miniature pincher's!

this is monica's favorite part. mmmm... cake

just in case you wanted to know... people wanted our couple to have like 100 kids.
and the dolls on their head table are bunnies... get? bunnies! LOL!!!

you never know what you're going to get with the money dance...
pesos and euros one day, then U.S. dollars shaped like a bra the next

this couple really knows how to dance

and so does everyone else... or maybe they just like pictures. either way is good =)

our standard group shot with the couple... FAIL!!!

ok, that's better

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what is cosplay? part II - steampunk style of unusual denizens


commentator: ed

cosplay is back!!! what is cosplay you ask?

according to the public library of cincinnati & hamilton county, "cosplay is a term that originated in japan but is based on the english words “costume play,” essentially play-acting in costumes. in japan, cosplay is not limited to anime/manga, but also a staple of many other entertainment industries such as science fiction and horror. in north america, the term cosplay is reserved for anime/manga related costuming."

CosPlaying can be divided into two categories: basic cosplay and Masquerade. While basic cosplay only involves an attempt to look like a particular character, either in the halls of a convention or on stage, Masquerade is much more involved. When masquerading, CosPlayers attempt to act as the character would. They often have prepared skits with memorized lines, and the more advanced masqueraders can easily ad-lib their character’s personality.

"anime/manga cosplay has become very popular amongst fans in japan and north america. some cosplayers make their own costumes, investing large amounts of time and money in the process, while others buy their costumes from professional costume designers. the end products are generally shown off at anime conventions."

cosplay contests are often held at these conventions, the most well known convention being the comic-con held annually in san diego. san francisco has it's own mini-version, wondercon, held at the moscone center. and this group of cosplayers is no stranger to being crowned champs at these contests!"

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this shoot is based on steampunk. here's a good rundown of steampunk via Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk

now let me introduce to you C.R.U.D. or the Coalition of Rather Unusual Denizens in no particular order:

  • Cheryll as Audioline Mixwell, Sonic Manipulator
  • Sho as Aerial Cloudstream, Rocketeer (the guy with the big backpack thing)
  • AJ as Nai the Spiderlily, Assassin (Asian girl with the rice picker hat)
  • Aimee as Madame Cardea, Time Traveler & Opener of Doors (tall girl in all blue with huge wrist thing)
  • Judy as Captain Adline Astra of the H.M.S. Zephyr (girl with all the trim/braiding on her lapels)
  • Oscar as Lord Obadiah Carton, Evil League of Evil Hopeful (Asian guy with the goggles on his head)
  • Kim as Speaker Mable O'Shira, Girl Thursday (tiny Asian girl with the long skirt and jacket)
  • Lydia as Diabolica Grand Duchess Elspeth Bustledomme (Asian girl with sleeveless dress)
  • Tony as Viscount Jarvis Kendrick, Ringmaster of the Cirque du Mal (TAAAALLL guy in the red jacket)

whew!!! now, kindly please enjoy the photos. =)

//ed pingol
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janice and mike's engagement session - dirty martini, san francisco, california


commentator: ed

kindly please enjoy the photos. =)

//ed pingol
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i just LOOOOOOVE this first photo of janice and mike. i think this pretty much sums up
how they feel for each other.

this is one awesome gate

multiple exposures are always fun =)

silhouettes are sweeeeet!

monica is awesome in catching details

even the brick walls in san francisco are friggen' awesome!

this is also one of my faves from this session

the dirty martini is where they first met... awww... memories

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