Cheers to a new year! Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! May 2010 be filled with many more memories that bring a smile to each and everyone of you! Have fun celebrating everyone!
Another session with Angela and this time with her beau Mario. We dazzled ourselves with some sassy romantic Victorian flair and let our curiosity take us around a historic hotel in downtown San Jose. It was fun to say the least 
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Some photos from a collaborative with fashion designer Jennifer Summers of Muheeka and makeup artist Tiffany Purdy back in August 2009
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It’s all about telling a story. Whether it’s an expression on a face, a mysterious destination, or a moment of pure genius, if the portrait makes a person ponder, submit it to me!
Here are the rules:
1) Submit your photo(s) to vivian@viviansachs.com – 3 entry max
2) Label Subject of your email as “My Story Photo Competition” and include your name and phone number.
3) No nudity/partial nudity or distasteful images
The competition starts today and is open until January 30, 2010 – the top three best photos will be in the running to have a chance to win a free portrait session and photobook (valued at $50).
Winners will be notified via email on February 1st, 2010
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Ann and Hung, a very sweet couple and friends for almost forever, were wedded on October 17th, 2009. Their wedding was simple and fun, consisting of only a reception dinner at the 888 Seafood Restaurant in Rosemead, CA.
All the guests seemed to have reveled in pleasant libations. I think seeing the wedding singer getting deep into his song was my favorite photo of the night.
Also, thank you to Jimbo for accompanying me on this trip
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Saturday night was a big night for me and William. After all the planning since mid-February, things really felt like they paid off even if it was ten months of preparation work crammed into one night. (Things have been crazy hectic the past few weeks prior to the event hence my blog hasn’t been updated for a while.) In any case, good turn out, good times and good friends. Thank goodness
Thanks to all the models, MUAs, hair stylists and wardrobe designers/stylists that contributed to this huge event! I could not have done it without your talents as well!
Special thanks also to James Burns (Thank you for your love and support!), Ann Tran, Hung Tran, Jennifer Tran, Hong Howie, Sonja Skendzic Kellogg for helping me coordinate the big night (Cheers to family!) and of course to the wonderful people at Space Gallery for having me and to Doro for her delectable Sweetiecup cupcakes You guys are the best!
Photos courtesy of Mark Pascua, Ann Tran and others
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Just got back from Australia Sunday night and already the busy whirl is taking me for a spin!
I finally submitted my postcard/mailer design for my exhibit!!
Looks like I’m not going to have much free time the next few weeks but I’m SO excited!
Please contact me for more details about the exhibit.
The public reception will be held on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 from 6pm to 8pm.
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Well… I can stop running “away with the pixies” now because I’m “happy as Larry” to be headed of to the land of Aussies, kangaroos, and didgeridoos tomorrow with my camera in hand. My “swags” are all packed with jeans and “jumpers” (as it will be the beginning of spring over in Melbourne) and I won’t be returning till the end of September. Many photos to come
Reference to Aussie slang here.
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March 29th, 2009:
Vanessa and Emmanuel are the high school sweethearts that you hear about from friends that have been together for almost what seems forever. It was fun seeing them warm up to the camera as the engagement shoot went on and at times when Vanessa wasn’t quite sure how to pose, Emmanuel simply told his bride-to-be that she looked beautiful and to just kiss him. They made me smile a couple times with their sweetness.
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August 22, 2009:
Michelle and Craig were such a fun couple to shoot and I loved their spontaneous facial expression as it adds a lot of character and really emphasizes how not only joyful and beautiful a wedding can be but also how much fun a wedding celebration can be. The day started at The Los Gatos Inn with hair and makeup done by Jenny Nguyen. Michelle made a very sophisticated and beautiful bride! The ceremony, held at St. Joseph Cathedral Basilica in San Jose, CA, went beautifully and was very intimate, including only close friends and family. The reception was hosted at the small and cozy Nick’s on Main Street, an American Bistro, in Los Gatos.
All my best wishes and congrats to Michelle and Craig! Cheers!
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