tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28692388105675886782024-03-05T18:15:58.321-05:00embracephotoEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-88287356313895778482012-08-12T06:00:00.000-04:002012-08-12T06:28:21.988-04:00Hard Rock Hotel Cancun aka Cancun PalaceSuch a long Time has passed and here we are! With all the hustle and bustle of the daily life, let me just take you for a breath of fresh air...right to the gorgeous Cancun. This was our second time staying at <a href="http://www.palaceresorts.com/">Cancun Palace</a>, which is now re-flagged as the new <a href="http://www.hardrockhotels.com/all-inclusive/#/cancun/overview">Hard Rock Hotel</a>. So, aside from us arriving in the midst of the resort's transitional period, all I'd say is I hope they'll do better in the coming years. We loved our first time there last year that's why we came back so I hope the experience we had was only temporarily. Let me quickly say...what I'm referring to here is the lousy computer system that made us wait for almost 3 hours for check-in and get settled in a room. This didn't happen last year - which was when we arrived way early, before check-in time, and they almost instantaneously had a room available for us. Nonetheless, we didn't let a few bad things here and there ruin our time. There was plenty of family bonding time and this year was even better, we had 3 families that joined us, with a total of 4 rooms and 6 kids. Without a bit of exaggeration, the kids had the time of their lives, the excitement was surreal and we would do it all over again! One already is asking when are we coming back??
I'll be sharing photos in phases...after all, 7 days were the longest we've ever stayed in the Caribbean. Here is one couple that we took with us. The photos were taken at various points during our stay and since this was Long & Kelly's first time in Cancun, I hope the photos bring back wonderful memories!
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An incredibly breathtaking view from the 3rd floor terrace overlooking the pool and the Caribbean
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7763642438/" title="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8303/7763642438_11ff264373_b.jpg" width="850" height="638" alt="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7763996148/" title="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8448/7763996148_5330c67808_b.jpg" width="850" height="638" alt="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7763446716/" title="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7118/7763446716_470b40ee82_b.jpg" width="637" height="850" alt="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7763858522/" title="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8431/7763858522_b274ca901f_b.jpg" width="638" height="850" alt="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7763919502/" title="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8307/7763919502_d850246c3b_b.jpg" width="638" height="850" alt="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7764056800/" title="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7764056800_c33cb8fa34_b.jpg" width="850" height="638" alt="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7764158154/" title="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8445/7764158154_d5d0be5f3f_b.jpg" width="850" height="638" alt="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7764454260/" title="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8306/7764454260_6c89ac6734_b.jpg" width="850" height="567" alt="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel"></a>
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7764341800/" title="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7764341800_1ab9fd7893_b.jpg" width="567" height="850" alt="Cancun 2012 Hard Rock Hotel"></a>
<br>Isla Mujeres Ferry Boat
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/7764274472/" title="Cancun 2012 Isla Mujeres by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7112/7764274472_7c648694b7_b.jpg" width="850" height="567" alt="Cancun 2012 Isla Mujeres"></a>
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<center>Believe it, there are a lot more to come. Stay tuned...</center>
<br>Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.net/">visit our blog for more photos</a></br>Embrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-17218366011041057852010-06-05T11:35:00.004-04:002010-06-05T12:22:49.565-04:00Punta Cana, Dominican Republic - sneak previewI almost forgot how to log into this blog. That's how long it's been. Just a quick note that yes, we're still around. I just have been taking some downtime with kiddies. Before I run off to a wedding this evening, here's what I've been wanting to share from our recent trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic where we stayed at the <a href="http://www.barcelo.com/BarceloHotels/en-GB/Hotels/DominicanRepublic/PuntaCana/BavaroPalaceDeluxe/Photos_JrSuites.htm?cid=GO_122008_ROS_S1_en_US_H24&gclid=CJTfheWjiaICFcJB5godYhBbUA">Barcelo Bavaro Palace Deluxe</a>. Might I say, I never have good luck with vacation. But rare moments with family are still cherish-able moments. If you want to hear the story about this resort, stay tuned. Until then, here are some sneak preview:<br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4672084834/" title="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1280/4672084834_14a7f609a7_b.jpg" alt="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic" height="850" width="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4672151226/" title="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4672151226_8cefbe385d_b.jpg" alt="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic" height="850" width="567" /></a><br />I bet you can't tell from these rare happy moments that these two were constantly in a quarrel almost the whole time together:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4671555573/" title="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4671555573_4647437f09_b.jpg" alt="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic" height="567" width="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4665647169/" title="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4665647169_20524a4e00_b.jpg" alt="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic" height="567" width="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4666271236/" title="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1307/4666271236_b7de237d00_b.jpg" alt="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic" height="567" width="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4671460121/" title="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4671460121_074524c9b9_b.jpg" alt="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic" height="850" width="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4666271126/" title="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4666271126_14925566ac_b.jpg" alt="Punta Cana, Dominican Republic" height="567" width="850" /></a><br /></center><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.net/">visit our blog for more photos</a>Embrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-37032041593939878522010-02-07T11:43:00.031-05:002010-02-07T12:58:07.293-05:00Jennifer and Miguel's weddingOur MD/DC/VA area has been hit by a snow storm which now is a tie to a previous record storm of 1922! It all began on Friday February 5th at 11am and continued until Saturday afternoon. We are drowned with anywhere from 24inches to some area with 40 inches. Ever since the winter storm we had in Dec. 19, TT had decided to purchase an electrical snow thrower which we didn't know that we'll actually put it to good use until this weekend. TT had been very diligent and got out there every 2 hours since friday night or so to fight the snow. If we let the snow get too high up, the machine would be of no use. So, that's how we tackle this one historic snow storm. I lost track of how many times he's been out there, but at least 8 times by now. The snow has been INSANE.<br /><br />With that being said, I had a little time, to spend with the kids, to watch omg wucha call it 'movies' on 'tv' and to update this blog, all before I quickly have to begin another wedding book. In addition, we are also doing '09 file cleanup, archival, storage, purchasing more external drives etc and other yummy goodness that we've been waiting for so long, which I'll share in later posts. <br /><br />On with Photos Photos! Here is a wedding TT captured for Jennifer and Miguel back in November for <a href="http://glamourphoto-va.com/">Daniel of Glamour Photo</a>. Again, there are just so many pictures that I love, so here we go:<br /><br /><center><br />Getting ready at home:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4337208061/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4337208061_339aba5494_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331152005/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2792/4331152005_55a9ffe640_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331891262/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4331891262_87e4ba73f9_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331891182/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4331891182_5c00110191_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331152329/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4331152329_5f4132005c_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4337192179/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4072/4337192179_612c0bd7c7_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4334453837/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4035/4334453837_c848bc6db8_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331152077/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4331152077_1333a0e7f1_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br />Bridal portraits before the ceremony:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331891390/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2781/4331891390_eac3ae63d5_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331891492/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4331891492_36d5915932_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331152777/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4014/4331152777_a82d0a9038_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331891934/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4057/4331891934_6841a88f8d_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331153029/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4331153029_b1d8fcbe9d_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4335168712/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4335168712_a5de0b305d_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4337996576/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4337996576_55ebd3d369_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331892062/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2698/4331892062_94c573c02f_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331892138/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2784/4331892138_463b40f8a0_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331153449/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4061/4331153449_044d18b22d_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331153617/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4005/4331153617_79f0f55ca8_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331892282/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4331892282_4702674900_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331892422/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2797/4331892422_8de09c721b_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4337226581/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4337226581_597f74a55c_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4337437295/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2714/4337437295_af472439a9_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4337465965/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4337465965_5f21c63685_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4335199874/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2742/4335199874_574c0e0681_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4338166418/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4338166418_aa442eda91_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331892684/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4331892684_b315d92b2d_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331892584/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4011/4331892584_0a8e77b6be_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4337455553/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4337455553_d85593043b_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331892616/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4331892616_db868ec539_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331892760/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2719/4331892760_ea2853cc48_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4331892826/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2687/4331892826_b2c91ac827_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4335180220/" title="Jennifer & Miguel by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4335180220_3654dbe59d_o.jpg" alt="Jennifer & Miguel" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /></center><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.net/">Our website for more photos</a>Embrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-86743879290779279112010-01-23T16:06:00.005-05:002010-01-23T16:23:53.187-05:00Sang & Chi's WeddingCongratulations Sang & Chi!!! Today is the day they share their vows and love for each other and we're happy to be a part of! The weather worked out very nicely for Sang and Chi since it was just yesterday that we still had some wintery mixes so definitely yayy for that! Sang and Chi didn't want to waste one minute of their day so their preparation and event started as early as 6am this morning! This kicks off our first 2010 wedding and now I will be rushing out to come join TT to document the rest of their day!<br /><br />P.S. I'm starting to forget about this blog since I haven't had time to update this! Here are a few photos to share for now!!<br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4298715136/" title="Sang & Chi's wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4044/4298715136_ce14377e21_o.jpg" width="850" height="567" alt="Sang & Chi's wedding" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4298004437/" title="Sang & Chi's wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4298004437_0a55bfcab4_o.jpg" width="567" height="850" alt="Sang & Chi's wedding" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4298750466/" title="Sang & Chi's wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4298750466_2011008bbf_o.jpg" width="567" height="850" alt="Sang & Chi's wedding" /></a><br /></center><br /><br />Ref: our <a href="http://embracephoto.net">website </a>for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-85263806648381495422009-12-27T18:41:00.009-05:002009-12-28T12:57:48.228-05:00Heather & Nathan's Wedding at Baltimore Tremont GrandA friend of TT referred Heather and Nathan to us and we got to meet this beautiful couple back in February. We couldn't be more delighted to be able to share this fabulous day with this cute, cool, laid-back and genuinely kind people.<br /><br />Heather loves Christmas and you can guess that's the reason why December was chosen! Having the happiness of the holiday season definitely brought love into the air as friends and families joined in celebrating their love that started 7 years ago.<br /><br />Their wedding was held at the absolutely beautiful <a href="http://www.tremontgrand.com/index.cfm">Baltimore's Tremont Grand</a>. The Ceremony took place in the amazing Edinburgh Hall with a design modeled after a famous church in Scotland and the Reception took place right next doors in the Mirror Room.<br /><br />The day was coordinated by Lauren of Tremont Grand who we thought did an amazing job ironing out all the details in making the day go as smoothly as possible. Flowers were by <a href="http://www.bellafioriflowers.com/">Bella Fiori</a> and DJ by Donald Peterson of <a href="http://www.bialeksmusic.com/">Bialek's Music</a> kept people blasting through the night.<br /><br />On to the photos- Most of the photos from below are kept in their pristine version with almost straight out of the camera (sooc) except for the dual-tone looks. We might have to consider splitting the photos into two blog posts. Or better yet, I'm just going to break any kind of reasons why a blog should be shorter than this and you might see why:<br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219395025/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4219395025_7f8c37ebff_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220161244/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4220161244_0bcf481b67_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219395235/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4219395235_c3cec47025_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220161846/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4220161846_8abbdb2951_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219394577/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4045/4219394577_2173710b28_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219395423/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4219395423_24d97467e6_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219396239/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4219396239_5f9913c927_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220160426/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4220160426_7f55ee489d_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219396463/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4219396463_4a39f1a9d2_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220158720/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4220158720_291c9f9a77_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="1063" /></a><br /><br />Are we talking gorgeous!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220159892/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4220159892_b45042226a_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219394399/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2514/4219394399_322a13b1c1_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220374626/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2501/4220374626_5b24db381d_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220591102/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4220591102_e1f26afd82_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219609949/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4219609949_10bf6cbce2_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220162398/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4220162398_8196753b7b_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220162538/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4013/4220162538_29fa39fac8_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="567" height="850" /></a><br />Another of TT's Favorites!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220162708/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2520/4220162708_7612b5b6ca_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><br />Here comes the rest of the wedding:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219395971/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4219395971_f3b0c53963_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220157894/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4220157894_7653382f48_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220159370/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2523/4220159370_4c0a8a08ac_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219397289/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4219397289_8eed4d2e40_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220162808/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2607/4220162808_5c0f8449c8_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220574926/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2554/4220574926_743ca8cf03_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="567" height="850" /></a></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220163356/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2723/4220163356_87904cb2dd_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br />Look at their cool side...I love !<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219397737/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2731/4219397737_0e4e870e1b_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="567" height="850" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219656915/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4219656915_0a36d026d3_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219397915/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4219397915_00de1a1c26_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220163878/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/4220163878_c44462803d_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220161454/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4220161454_0e3802202e_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219398201/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4219398201_6ef86f3de4_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220574782/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2712/4220574782_c0c846c605_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220158512/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/4220158512_f90bcd8f80_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="607" height="759" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219707823/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/4219707823_e26b3e067a_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="680" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220496416/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4220496416_c0c2296e89_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="607" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220164168/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4220164168_be85d898ac_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219392411/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4219392411_72f43f0d7f_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="607" height="850" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219398495/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4219398495_ca757b708f_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br />I love the reaction of the cake tasting, the face and the thumb up!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219689921/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2539/4219689921_09e07b1d97_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br />Nathan's oopsie :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220453852/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2735/4220453852_0367723dc3_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4219392721/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2615/4219392721_7281fd7f2e_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="607" height="759" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4220158224/" title="Heather+Nathan's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2529/4220158224_17beb68d43_o.jpg" alt="Heather+Nathan's Wedding" width="607" height="850" /></a><br /><br /></center><br /><br />We hope you both are having a wonderful time on your Honeymoon and we sincerely thank you for sharing your beautiful day with us!<br /><br />Ref: Check out our <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com/">Blog </a>for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-19999073248501391372009-12-25T10:10:00.009-05:002009-12-25T10:37:03.079-05:00Happy Holidays 2009Embrace Photo team would like to send our warmest wishes to you and your family this joyous season and may love, health and happiness stay with you through the New Year!<br />!!!!!!!HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!!!<br />To share the spirit of the holidays, here are some snapshots of Thanh+Duy's Baby Santa in making their holiday cards this year. Hope you ENJOY!<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4213401638/" title="Santa Baby 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4213401638_507f42d9d2_o.jpg" width="850" height="567" alt="Santa Baby 2009" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4213401752/" title="Santa Baby 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2800/4213401752_d1a307675b_o.jpg" width="850" height="567" alt="Santa Baby 2009" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4213401532/" title="Santa Baby 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4213401532_bbbb856646_o.jpg" width="567" height="850" alt="Santa Baby 2009" /></a><br />Behold as you scroll down some more:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4213401826/" title="Santa Baby 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4213401826_6aef9d5942_o.jpg" width="567" height="850" alt="Santa Baby 2009" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/4212637415/" title="Santa Baby 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2736/4212637415_71cb161bc2_o.jpg" width="850" height="850" alt="Santa Baby 2009" /></a><br /></center><br />Whoooo!!! I Love my baby Santa! He practically smiled the whole session, that's him! The most memorable moment was he LOVED the rocking chair! <br /><br />Have a safe and wonderful holiday season everyone!!<br /><br />Love, the TT'sEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-22232638247743830142009-11-10T22:15:00.010-05:002009-12-18T15:54:11.401-05:00Urban Decay Friends and Family Sale Nov 9th - Nov. 20thIt's been way too long since I last spoke about makeup and I miss talking about it! Yep, I'm still a makeup junkie with a flat wallet. But this sale is hard to pass up because I recently heard about the buzz on the <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/247Sets.cfm">Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliners.</a> I swatched <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/247SuperStash.cfm">them</a> at a sephora store and omg, the colors are just gorgeous! They are one of UD's best-selling products, so take advantage of this sale and try them yourself!! Eye pencils have the tendency to not last, they smudge and smear especially if you have oily lids, so I'm hoping these will be better than most. I am definitely putting these 24/7 sets in my shopping cart and move them right along to checkout. I want to try them on my oily lids and see how well they hold up. I will post my review on these once I received them. But before I do, I want to pass on the sale code "FNFW1" effective Nov 9 - 20th on <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/">Urban Decay </a>so you guys won't miss out! With the holidays coming up, these would make greatttt presents, so take advantage of this:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgy4PqwhjpJa7BxZk7Xz0N4_bkdbaQn8e7h-KVeOC-Cr7kRQvBFgEo0c8YtnyDZM2DMBj62ovBo2aPhmte53sAfxEWZpNXu1_nNK-SE7Tuc6h0L_F3_84D3gRE_m9P8nCxZZDxpMvY1MT/s1600-h/Urbandecay2009.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidgy4PqwhjpJa7BxZk7Xz0N4_bkdbaQn8e7h-KVeOC-Cr7kRQvBFgEo0c8YtnyDZM2DMBj62ovBo2aPhmte53sAfxEWZpNXu1_nNK-SE7Tuc6h0L_F3_84D3gRE_m9P8nCxZZDxpMvY1MT/s400/Urbandecay2009.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5402689969786668738" border="0" /></a><br />Along with these 24/7 sets, I'm also getting the <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/BookOfShadowsVol2.cfm">Urban Deday Book of Shadows Vol II</a>.<br />I also swatched a few of the colors and fell head over heels screaming in excitement. Check them out at your nearest store to see in person or just head straight to <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/">Urban Decay</a> for the sales! Did I mention it's Free Shipping over $50!<br />Aside from this sale, I have received my order of the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P209439&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=4225">Decade of Glamour Beauty Wardrobe Makeup Collection</a> from Sephora and one quick review at first glance. I haven't tried it yet since I just received it a couple of days ago, but from looking at the kit with the size, this is definitely worth the bucks for $19.50! I was expecting a much smaller size, but it turned out better than expected. You could slip this in your handbag when you're on the go and have most of what you'd need. You can't go wrong with this, so check it out!<br />Hope this will brighten up your day!<br /><br />--12/18/2009 Update:<br />Ok, here is my review on the Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliners after wearing it for almost a month: THEY'RE GORGEOUS and WORK FABULOUS!!! AMAZING by far!<br />1) I love the colors, bold and pigmented.<br />2) I love how they glide on nicely and smoothly! (Assuming you have an eyeshadow primer on already ;) When I tried at the store, I didn't have on the base, so they didn't glide on nicely.<br />3) Most IMPORTANTLY now is: THEY LAST!!!! I have very oily lids, and I am amazed at how well these 24/7 pencils last. They don't smudge and they stay on from the morning to evening. I would say a good 10 hours.<br />4) Would I recommend? TOTALLY!!! YESSS! what else could anyone ask for? They got beautiful colors and they last without smudging!!<br />5) So go out there and get yourself some pretty 24/7 liners and enjoy!!Embrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-10321050886124541802009-10-07T20:03:00.002-04:002009-10-13T16:58:59.146-04:00Meadowlark Garden Family Photos of Baby NathanI'm going back to catch up with some long overdue family photos of baby Nathan at <a href="http://www.nvrpa.org/parks/meadowlark/index.php">Meadowlark Botanical Garden</a>. The last session we had with <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com/2008/11/nathan-turned-6-month.html">baby Nathan</a> was when he was 6 months old, laying on his tummy. So when he started to walk, photos had to be taken to document this big milestone. I still find it hard to accept that kids do grow up after all and I'm glad I have a bucket load of photos of my little ones and baby photos of myself ;) to look back over and over again:<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3990379063/" title="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2515/3990379063_545320d8e6_o.jpg" alt="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3991134554/" title="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2620/3991134554_4ec32d63b3_o.jpg" alt="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos" width="567" height="850" /></a><br />Straight out of camera (sooc) with some sharpening:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3990379339/" title="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3439/3990379339_9dc15a0c3e_o.jpg" alt="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3991135162/" title="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2675/3991135162_a42aaa2f4a_o.jpg" width="850" height="567" alt="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3991136098/" title="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2655/3991136098_67cfa366dd_o.jpg" width="850" height="567" alt="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos" /></a><br />There were a lot of ducklings:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3990379889/" title="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2606/3990379889_4238315325_o.jpg" width="850" height="567" alt="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3990380143/" title="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2503/3990380143_88ca3a2b0c_o.jpg" width="850" height="1275" alt="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos" /></a><br />Aww look at the kiddies pointing to the pond<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3991135972/" title="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3536/3991135972_f1e0bc1786_o.jpg" width="850" height="1275" alt="Meadowlark Garden Family Photos" /></a><br /></center><br />Ref: checkout <a href="http://embracephoto.net">Embrace Photo</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-58207842129296006522009-09-14T19:10:00.005-04:002009-09-14T19:10:00.149-04:00First trip to the DC ZooI feel like I should take advantage of being a Washingtonian. I haven't - until I finally decided to take a mini break end of last month to take kiddos to the zoo. It had been a year since I last said I would take them, so when I finally did, it made me feel better. However, there are a ton of museums I should look into and well, I promised myself I will explore one by one with my little pals.<br /><br />The zoo trip wasn't planned, it was a random Sunday that we weren't busy so I proposed TT in taking the kids out and he agreed. So we hopped onto the metro, kiddos' first metro ride. TT decided to get off at Cleveland Park stop so the walk would be downhill instead of the Woodley Park stop which is uphill (which we took to go back). Even with that decision, when we got off of the station we had to walk what seemed at the time a really long walk, partly because walking anywhere more than 2 blocks with 2 kids seemed longer than it really was. After like 10 minutes of walking, the kids said their legs are getting tired and we didn't even get to the zoo yet! We convinced them we'll soon see tigers and lions which kept them excited and continued our stroll. While at the zoo, we got busy carrying them so we only took a few photos.<br /><br /><center><br />Here are a few photos as we took 'walking breaks' from the metro station to the zoo! How hilarious is that.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3908488570/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3908488570_f410831793_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="850" height="567" /></a><br />While waiting for the crossing light, we took the following series and yes people in the car waiting for the lights were watching and smiling at them being themselves:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3907709245/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2517/3907709245_49d6fa21ba_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="720" height="1080" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3908488314/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3908488314_3b1db1cded_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3908488184/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3908488184_d44d27ef4b_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3908488116/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2587/3908488116_ed5e46f561_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="850" height="638" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3908488260/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2492/3908488260_b96f2e571d_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="850" height="607" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3908488514/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3509/3908488514_0166c08087_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="850" height="567" /></a><br />We didn't bring a stroller, so when TT isn't behind the lens, TT is their stroller.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3908488400/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/3908488400_fc9593526f_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3908488452/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3908488452_c44e81679e_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3907709357/" title="DC zoo 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2618/3907709357_38cf3cb92c_o.jpg" alt="DC zoo 2009" width="850" height="567" /></a><br /><br /></center>Note: Yes, I have released the new look and feel of the website/blog and have been doing a little testing. I'll announce that again b/c I want to dedicate that blog post by itself. So stay tuned.<br /><br />Ref: check out our <a href="http://embracephoto.net">website</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-42936315537161843612009-08-10T17:27:00.001-04:002009-09-11T15:48:31.604-04:00Sneak Peek on a pre-wedding outdoorsI've been really behind on updating this blog. That's because I'm being a super mom and super multitasking. I'm working on the new look of our website (release date is TBD) plus I'm designing albums plus I'm spicing up a ton of images. I have a lot in the pipe to share, so in the meantime, here is a teasing sneak peek of an outdoor session from several weeks ago:<br /><br />There are so many of my favorites from this delightful couple, so here is one:<br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3808635793/" title="Tina + Huy pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3808635793_533266483f_o.jpg" width="720" height="480" alt="Tina + Huy pre-wedding" /></a></center><br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-4132114889072234452009-07-27T12:01:00.001-04:002009-07-27T12:12:40.174-04:00Diem & Trinh's WeddingCongratulations to Diem & Trinh! Their wedding was held on Saturday and that morning we got out of the house by 7am to begin the day! They had a traditional Vietnamese wedding, starting at the groom's home for the getting ready of the family and the red gift trays, then off to the bride's home for the giving away ceremony, then back to groom's home for the acceptance ceremony. The day was very punctual with no big delay, which was a big plus for everyone. The morning ceremonies were followed by a light lunch before heading to church for a church ceremony. TT had known the groom and his family a long long time back, way before my time. I found from my first time meeting them that both the groom and bride are very friendly and super sociable. They prepared a big yummy dinner and we didn't know until we arrived! It was fun talking, eating, and exchanging information on our first meet and thus phone conversations during the planning process. <br /><br />Here are some photos from the pre-wedding photo shoot in DC a few weeks after that downpour. I will post photos from the day of the wedding sometime this week!<br />Congratulations to Diem and Trinh once again and we're very happy to have shared your special special day! <br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3685136389/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3685136389_e2c66a0102_o.jpg" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3685136563/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2583/3685136563_ea3ede4a29_o.jpg" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3685945284/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2575/3685945284_1480eec20d_o.jpg" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3685136489/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/3685136489_d4016eaa6d_o.jpg" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3685945390/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/3685945390_f215ac91b1_o.jpg" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3686267854/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2136/3686267854_5409f3fda7_o.jpg" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3729947181/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/3729947181_a48240aff0_o.jpg" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3729947203/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3430/3729947203_960ba09359_o.jpg" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" width="720" height="1080" /></a><br /></center><br /><br />A little update from us, I've been busily continuing the effort for the new look of the homepage/blog. So hang in there!<br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-42736062637451289122009-07-16T22:06:00.026-04:002009-07-17T17:42:07.043-04:00A mini vacationWhere have we been? VA Beach! Yes, we came back from a mini vacation last week and I am still on vacation mode. I'm trying to get myself back to reality here and it's taking a longer time than expected :) Yeah, go ahead and pinch me !<br /><br />Unbelievably, I can't remember the last time I've sandstepped on VABeach. It must have been at least more than 10 years! And same as TT. The only memory I had of VAB from the first experience was the warm water and the longer drive (in comparison to Ocean City which my family try to go every year). TT has a friend down there so this year we decided to go VABeach. We had reserved an oceanfront suite but TT's friend has an empty house at the time so she kindly offered us the space thus we canceled the suites. And if you don't know by now, TT and I have the best luck with the beach weather. The sunday drive there- it was raining cats&dogs! TT and I just looked at each other and laugh. Urgh! When we arrived there, we called it a day and our friends took us to a local buffet. The house where we stayed was a 9 mile drive to the beach but an advantage was knowing the good local seafood restaurants which saved from spending like a tourist ;)<br /><br />Did I mention that it was a family-oriented vacation? Imagine 3 families - 14 people. We went with TT's sister and her family, TT's brother, and Daniel and his family. And the house was perfect, had 3 separate rooms and their own 3 bathrooms. We arrived first under the rain and our other family/friend arrived on the following day. I think TT and I had some luck of the others that's why the sun decided to slowly shine on the day that they arrived! Thanks to them, we at least had 2 good days on the beach out of our 4-day mini vacation ! Which was another reason why we didn't want to go by ourselves ;) !!!<br /><br />Altogether, it was very relaxing, pleasant and most importantly we had a great time!<br /><br />Here are a few snapshots from my G10. Some were processed, some were almost SOOC:<br /><br />We took a stroll the second night, it was cloudy and we didn't swim that day. This was very cute and made a scene- bboy was mimicking his cousin. We told him it was ok, that the water won't wet his shorts, but he insisted to follow his natural instinct- an instinct we hold to adulthood:<br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3730715956/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3615/3730715956_a9be5795e5_o.jpg" width="720" height="540" alt="VA Beach 2009" /></a><br /><br />The fathers capturing kiddies' moments and yeah I'm all in their way :)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3728779274/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3728779274_0e527bd7b0.jpg" alt="VA Beach 2009" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3728774448/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2670/3728774448_f1a2f58a1f.jpg" alt="VA Beach 2009" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br />Bbgirl brought her tea set and had a tea party:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3727971403/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2476/3727971403_6009d8ca70.jpg" alt="VA Beach 2009" width="500" height="353" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3728774336/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3728774336_fccd4fa386.jpg" alt="VA Beach 2009" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />Bboy didn't like the wave much, but bgirl totally had a blast. She told daddy to stay out there with her in the wave until there's no more wave!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3727970999/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2650/3727970999_71dc67ffcd.jpg" alt="VA Beach 2009" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3727970905/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2530/3727970905_46b3d01262.jpg" alt="VA Beach 2009" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />Headed to the amusement park nightlife. The kids loved the rides and almost all of the rides the parents are allowed to tag along. They kept on wanting to go again and again. But I tried to stay away from anything that spins round and round. Those things make me dizzy. I liked the slider and hated the ferris wheel. The ferris wheel made me feel uncomfortable at the top, especially when the kids couldn't sit still and it made it shake. OMG! I could see their fair skin started to tan up:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3727971079/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2165/3727971079_9a6389919c.jpg" alt="VA Beach 2009" width="500" height="375" /></a><br />Skycraper- Daniel took it for a spin! holy cow, his wife had the camcorder to record but as soon as it started to spin, she was in disbelief and freaking out and didn't even record Daniel until I noticed and started screaming. She immediately handed it over to us to take over and she continued to shiver all over.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3728774746/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2596/3728774746_3997d8f64b.jpg" alt="VA Beach 2009" width="500" height="375" /></a><br /><br />I'll leave this last photo for you, the moon was so close yet so far away. This is the feeling I often have in life:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3728774792/" title="VA Beach 2009 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2622/3728774792_174bf8f1db_o.jpg" alt="VA Beach 2009" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><br /></center><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com/">our blog </a>for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-79763746083846532052009-07-03T22:14:00.004-04:002009-07-03T22:37:26.653-04:00Happy 234th Birthday America!Here is a flashback of some 4th of July memories from last year:<br /><center><br />Yay Annie!!!<br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3259/2635162632_1c33923d4c_o.jpg" /><br />Sammie, Chef Jane, Me & Annie:<br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3279/2635162440_0767776352_o.jpg" /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/2635162538_a9fe090f0f_o.jpg" /><br /></center><br /><br />Aww memories!<br />Hope everyone have a safe holiday!!<br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com/">Our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-27263480628194062712009-06-18T08:45:00.011-04:002009-08-06T14:54:55.206-04:00A weekend outdoorsThis past weekend we met up with a familiar family to this blog for a mini outdoors session (their photos will be coming soon). We were going to sleep over at our VA family so we arranged to meet up at <a href="http://www.nvrpa.org/parks/meadowlark/">Meadowlark Garden</a> on our way. So, of course we had our little ones with us. Here are a few photos I captured with my G10 and a few TT captured along the way.<br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3637995622/" title="1st outdoors summer 09 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3637995622_3b7526bf84_o.jpg" alt="1st outdoors summer 09" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3637182385/" title="1st outdoors summer 09 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3601/3637182385_c740762a87_o.jpg" alt="1st outdoors summer 09" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3638048758/" title="1st outdoors summer 09 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3638048758_1df3b8140f_o.jpg" alt="1st outdoors summer 09" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3638087558/" title="1st outdoors summer 09 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3377/3638087558_65929e4924_o.jpg" alt="1st outdoors summer 09" width="580" height="870" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3637274855/" title="1st outdoors summer 09 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3637274855_1cabed776f_o.jpg" alt="1st outdoors summer 09" width="580" height="870" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3637183133/" title="1st outdoors summer 09 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3637183133_8c6e758d5c_o.jpg" alt="1st outdoors summer 09" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3638087542/" title="1st outdoors summer 09 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3380/3638087542_7548d0bdeb_o.jpg" alt="1st outdoors summer 09" width="580" height="870" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3637274815/" title="1st outdoors summer 09 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3642/3637274815_1626c6f088_o.jpg" alt="1st outdoors summer 09" width="580" height="870" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3637182733/" title="1st outdoors summer 09 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><br /></a></center>You might notice a little thing beside babyboy's right eye. That's because 3 weeks ago, he was playing with a blanket and tripped/fell onto a glass coffee table. It split his skin and as a mom that I am, the thought of scarring has always been my #1 enemy. That night, I had a hard time sleeping, thinking of ways to heal the wound, and it was still slightly bleeding. Growing up, I've been very familiar with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turmeric">Turmeric</a> which is used to help with lightening the scars on skin. With kids in the house, I always have a few fresh turmerics in my freezer. Ok, so I definitely was going to use that. (I was told to scrape the turmeric, use the little bits of juice that comes out and apply that on the skin- btw, this is the reason the fingers that I use to hold the turmeric extract are dyed with the orange color- I don't want to go through the hassle of wearing gloves each time- but the colors come off eventually). Anyways, I also was seeking other ways in addition to using turmeric. Somewhere in my mind, I thought of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aloe_vera">Aloe Vera</a>. I googled and found that it too has wound healing properties that speeds up the healing process. Exellent! Knowing a friend of ours in the neighborhood has a nice big aloe vera plant, I came to her place and she cut me a piece for babyT. Her mom told me how to use it. It's simple as scraping out the gelatin juice extracts from the plant and apply that on the wound. (I put the aloe back to the fridge in a zip lock and was able to use it for a couple of weeks). I also try to air-dry the wound as much as I can, but when babyT goes to school, I slightly place a bandaid cut-to-fit the wound. Also it's important to not peal off the blood clot once it starts to itch. I told babyT don't scratch it else it'll bleed like before. He's such a good boy and listened to that. Everyday for two weeks, I routinely use turmeric and aloe vera gel to apply on babyT, in the morning and evening. I stopped using aloe vera after a couple of weeks. Before typing this section, I had just applied turmeric on him while he's sleeping, I can continue to do this until I feel I can stop. I just wanted to share my first (small) open wound experience now that it healed pretty nicely. Hopefully it won't leave something too noticeable :) I love turmeric and I also need to go get an aloe vera plant to grow in my house too. Not only it looks nice, but it serves as first-aid, yay to that!<br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com/">our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-51983193959403842822009-06-17T19:26:00.007-04:002009-08-06T14:55:22.629-04:00Baby LucasI need to do some catch up on photos I haven't posted yet. A few months ago, a friend of mine welcomed Lucas to the world. I came by to visit at the hospital and he was soooo adorable! They had a one month celebration with the family for the baby and we came by and captured a few photos. Congratulations to you..proud mommy and daddy Thanh & Duy!<br /><center><br />I'm saying this again, how adorable is this...they're so lucky, eat/sleep/cry & other stuff...but most importantly they always find someone there with them. <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3636003977/" title="baby lucas by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3636003977_732bf853e1_o.jpg" width="480" height="720" alt="baby lucas" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3636003995/" title="baby lucas by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3303/3636003995_9422a35d4a_o.jpg" width="720" height="480" alt="baby lucas" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3636004001/" title="baby lucas by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2478/3636004001_4c15438625_o.jpg" width="720" height="480" alt="baby lucas" /></a><br />Why babies get all the attention!! Cuz they're ADORABLE little GEMS!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3636004003/" title="baby lucas by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3585/3636004003_bf04af9244_o.jpg" width="720" height="480" alt="baby lucas" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3636081865/" title="baby lucas by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3361/3636081865_5be793a78d_o.jpg" width="720" height="480" alt="baby lucas" /></a><br />This photo reminds me that MY BABY is growing up...I'm trying to hold them but they're just dangling on me and not within my arms:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3636003991/" title="baby lucas by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3646/3636003991_9e11a13f55_o.jpg" width="720" height="480" alt="baby lucas" /></a><br /></center><br />I'm currently still working on the website...making albums, processing photos...Stay tuned for more baby photos...<br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-3435860002771562172009-06-05T17:30:00.002-04:002009-06-05T17:43:19.857-04:00Diem & Trinh's Pre-wedding previewHere is Diem and Trinh's Pre-wedding preview from the memorial day weekend. For some odd reasons, I'm realizing that the place where we went always struck us with rain. The sun was shining so bright one minute and the next, we were in the Japanese Teahouse at <a href="http://www.brooksidegarden.org">Brookside Garden</a> listening to the "rhythm of the falling rain"! When we were there 4 years ago, it poured on us too. So I knew it was my luck. But look on the bright side, rain is good luck and a sign of wealth for our culture ;) Not to worry, we will pick up another photo session with them this weekend, and the weather looks like it might love us. Here are a few for your viewing: <br /><br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3578426759/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3578426759_358c12ca15_o.jpg" width="720" height="1080" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3578227969/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3578227969_51b02ce3e3_o.jpg" width="720" height="480" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3578347717/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3316/3578347717_e8bd97973b_o.jpg" width="480" height="720" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3578016869/" title="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3578016869_fda9642eb3_o.jpg" width="720" height="480" alt="Diem & Trinh's pre-wedding" /></a><br /><br /></center><br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-18895724538941312352009-05-31T21:18:00.018-04:002009-06-05T18:01:57.575-04:00Hang & Thanh's WeddingTravis and Daniel Bui aka Dung Bui of<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);" href="http://www.glamourphoto-va.com/">Glamour Photo</a> have known each other for almost 10 years and they are in constant contact. If you haven't already seen Daniel's work, definitely check him out <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);" href="http://www.glamourphoto-va.com/">here</a>. He's been in the industry forEVER and has built himself a reputable name BEYOND our metro are. Every so often, TT reaches out to help several of his photog friends, and Daniel is one of them. Several weeks ago, TT traveled with D to York, PA to capture Hang and Thanh tying a knot. After seeing the photos, I wanted to share these with you. Hope you enjoy SOME of the happenings as much as I did when processing these:<br /><br />Hang and Thanh had a traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony. The groom's family comes over to the bride's family to obtain permission for the hands in marriage with the witness of both sides of the families and ancestors. The groom also brings over the flowers. One cannot resist the vibrant colors in all of the cultural wedding ceremonies:<br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583889940/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3372/3583889940_1e932c8b3f_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="576" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583082393/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3603/3583082393_4a5cc101bf_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="360" /></a><br />Jewelries, are the traditional gifts from the mother/grandmother of either sides, can consist of any of the following: bracelets, earings, and/or necklace<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583889782/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3349/3583889782_c8a6bd4bb3_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><br />Can the colors of the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aodai">Ao Dai </a>be any more gorgeous:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583883752/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3583883752_2b35903be3_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="360" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583076097/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3583076097_566e6dbbf2_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583076313/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3583076313_c8f38499ca_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583076533/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/3583076533_b07379a203_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583077611/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3583077611_355452a7f8_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3584233254/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/3584233254_54cae3892f_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583077447/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3413/3583077447_6c5df9c8e6_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583076921/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3583076921_980f505d74_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583884446/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2479/3583884446_f40e14f18e_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583886286/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3583886286_aef26a8786_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583886652/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3644/3583886652_6e24e39d5c_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583080995/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3583080995_8cfd6d7c58_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="360" /></a><br />Then they headed to church for the ceremony:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583886830/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3583886830_dfe01e2f32_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583079179/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3355/3583079179_436f8b3721_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583081719/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3343/3583081719_82e5d7263f_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583081489/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2472/3583081489_c9e6623195_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583081353/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3583081353_eb623ef419_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br />Then to Reception:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583887100/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3583887100_4cc656d2d3_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br />Hang and Thanh had their cake and first dance prior to greeting the guests:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583079535/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2456/3583079535_9ac4f1b90a_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583887380/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3306/3583887380_c70eb65a9a_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583887790/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3598/3583887790_d2cbfb1633_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br />The bridesmaids made a toast:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583887558/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3593/3583887558_caec92b697_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br />I would get teary too if I were there:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583081159/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3583081159_96f03a3478_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583888544/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3583888544_ddc59993b1_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583887966/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2433/3583887966_ba8260eb9f_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583888132/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3628/3583888132_a3b8354f69_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3583080549/" title="Hang & Thanh's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2427/3583080549_5431340949_o.jpg" alt="Hang & Thanh's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /></center><br />Ref: Check <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-83863256756348792009-05-10T23:25:00.048-04:002009-05-22T12:45:57.734-04:00Jin & Jack's WeddingHeyyy!!! I'm back. I took several days of sick leave from EP ;) trying to recover from the colds. Even though I haven't been well, I still do a lot of organizing (in my head) and continuing the effort for the new look n feel of the homepage. It's not done yet, it's still being worked on. So hang in there :)<br /><br />I know you all have been waiting for one of our infamous couple Jin & Jack's photos. I'm trying not to disappoint you and thanks so much for your patience!!! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Be sure to scroll all the way down for something beautiful...</span><br /><br />About the bride... I know her for a brief period of time during High School. I still remember a group picture in front of the Twin Tower. Then a year ago, we reunited through Chef Jane's gatherings, she was also one of Jin's bridesmaids. Then we were asked to do their engagement session, which we're still happy whenever we see their photos. Then followed by their destination wedding held in Cancun Mexico with an intimate number of families and friends attending. Although we weren't able to attend, but we were happy to be able to capture their reception here! On the day of reception, we had planned to spend a few hours for a DC shoot but because the weather was quite uncomfortable, Jin had requested we do the shoot later after the wedding. And so we will, it's scheduled in the coming days.<br /><br />Without further delay, here are some of the ones I took out to share with you. Since there wasn't a dedicated time to shoot their formal portraits, anytime while waiting for guests to arrive, we snapped the shots here and there. Hope you enjoy!<br /><br /><center><br />Some of the careful details:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520947758/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3374/3520947758_8a1367df68_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="576" /></a><br /><br />Jack and his father. Can you see there's something about this shot that makes me smile. I adore his father's expression. I wonder if that's how tt will look when he gives little t away too. That's the squint of all loving fathers:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520944172/" title="IMG_0Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3520944172_9333d0e5a4_o.jpg" alt="IMG_0Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520944622/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3340/3520944622_c42deb538c_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="540" height="720" /></a><br /><br />The restaurant was on the second floor, and there was an escalator, so...quickly to these. LOVE:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520133607/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3567/3520133607_3679306fd6_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520945060/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3581/3520945060_467d82e513_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520945194/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3520945194_a91372486a_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520945370/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3339/3520945370_2108995c68_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br />Jin, you look AMAZING!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520134177/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3580/3520134177_26d1f46bab_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br />And this is ohhh sooo Jack. You make me laugh so hard whenever I look at this!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520944782/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3520944782_16b7647241_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="540" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3521228334/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3571/3521228334_278d08a9e9_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520426869/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3353/3520426869_66430cfb45_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520946278/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3573/3520946278_9a1bca5808_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><br />The girls (whenever I look at the blog, I remember Annie)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520948100/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3520948100_41bcfd3dc6_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520135139/" title="IMG_5718Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3520135139_3d6a20e50c_o.jpg" alt="IMG_5718Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br />Note: The bridesmaids could wear anything they wanted that evening, while in Cancun they had on blue dresses:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3521370674/" title="Collages2 by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3607/3521370674_f270cb757b_o.jpg" alt="Collages2" width="720" height="576" /></a><br /><br />Here is Jack's parents:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520136611/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3520136611_24f6584e96_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="360" /></a><br />Changing of outfits to toast with friends and families around the tables. How beautiful is this, with both mothers:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520135347/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3520135347_3999d5b946_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br />Are you ready for some family portraits. Some you might not have seen before at reception:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520946872/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3520946872_8689beb0c0_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><br />Group portrait of Jack's parents friends:<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3553845237/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3613/3553845237_b870633a70_o.jpg" width="720" height="396" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" /></a></span><br /><br />A big family photo:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3521261174/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3417/3521261174_d6b7384b04_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="360" /></a><br /><br />On to toasting with friends:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520947300/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3379/3520947300_eae5270b48_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="576" /></a><br /><br />Aww, her college friend from California:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520133219/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3328/3520133219_625fe503fe_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br />Chef Jane, who couldn't make it to cancun made a speech and toast:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520989416/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3560/3520989416_4bd1d31bf3_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520177735/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3392/3520177735_d4c25d636e_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><br />The cake looked beautiful. But let's see how good it tasted....<br /><br />Love!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3521034292/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3415/3521034292_265f976a04_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><br />Yep, it tasted delicious according to this:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3521034152/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/3521034152_8ab74652c5_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><br />Remember Jack's expression, here's another sequel of the one you've already seen last week!<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520232075/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3342/3520232075_02376098f1_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><br />As the night brings closure, their "second" dance (the first being the one in cancun ;)<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520135731/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3661/3520135731_236d0e39da_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3520133045/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3341/3520133045_32cc6f2ab7_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><br />And I'm going to leave you with two things, a beautiful kiss....and a slideshow...<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3521154840/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3348/3521154840_9797822404_o.jpg" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" width="720" height="1080" /></a><br /><br />Here's one of the slideshows I've been working on while missing in action. If you haven't seen their engagement photos, no need to look for them because here they are. I love love love. These ALWAYS make me SMILE! Hope you ENJOY as much as I do:<br /><br /><object width="720" height="405"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4448044&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=ff0179&fullscreen=1"><embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=4448044&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=ff0179&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="720" height="405"></embed></object><br /><br />You bet Jin and Jack will be seen again on this blog ;)<br /></center><br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com/">Our Blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-50637024018208048102009-05-01T09:40:00.003-04:002009-05-01T09:52:08.450-04:00Jin & Jack's Wedding ReceptionApril 18th, 2009 - YAY!! Jin & Jack walked to their vows under the beautiful blue skies of Cancun!<br /><br />April 26th, 2009 - Their wedding reception was held at China Garden for everyone to come and celebrate, especially those couldn't make it to Cancun. Including US!<br /><br /><center><br />Here is a sneak peek at their Reception held at China Garden and wow, isn't she GORGEOUS!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3490688457/" title="Jin & Jack's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3490688457_3df82a32d4_o.jpg" width="480" height="720" alt="Jin & Jack's Wedding" /></a><br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">Our blog</a> for more photos<br /></center>Embrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-26660260262538116402009-04-19T09:29:00.024-04:002009-04-22T21:05:58.397-04:00Gordana & John's weddingThanks to our wonderful friend Thanh whom referred this lovely couple to us. When we opened the door the night Gordie came to see us, she surprised us by having our friends with her! Which was nice because that put the first meet and greet at total ease! We got to know a little about each other and that's exactly how we'll be able to capture them on their big day. As always, I had chosen some of my favorite photos for this blog but an exception is I have too many favorites so I had to narrow down what to put here.<br /><br />Be sure to read what I have at the end because I won't narrate as much as I usually do through these photos and there's a reason. So without further delay, here they are. Hope you enjoy:<br /><br /><center><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3466379537/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3466379537_62ca1d28f6_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="566" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3455881198/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3640/3455881198_5e77cee5ab_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="640" height="960" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3463830925/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3605/3463830925_57035ae4ed_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3463831127/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3463831127_953f1aaaea_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3464647164/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3464647164_389c10400b_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3458212330/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3458212330_e94a7f767b_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457393839/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3457393839_17960f08e9_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3455064861/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3455064861_fd6f860b5e_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="640" height="960" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457394239/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3627/3457394239_119eae92ac_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457394469/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3647/3457394469_7ff5903697_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br />John's mother:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457394659/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3480/3457394659_132d8305e4_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br />I adore this:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3464754564/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3515/3464754564_4ff0a43cce_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br />Love this:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457393471/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3482/3457393471_9ee7f19e2e_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3458211294/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3599/3458211294_14b20fe04d_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3464650066/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3241/3464650066_d310b74b93_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3429956662/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3386/3429956662_d5c81357a8_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a></span><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457393641/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3457393641_6bfcf3cec9_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="540" /></a><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457395065/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3556/3457395065_1ed36b544c_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><br />The reception was held at <a href="http://www.dutchs.info/">Dutch's Daughter</a> in Frederick. And I must say, the place looks beautiful and also the food was extraordinary! It really was! Thanks Gordie and John for the wonderful dinner! If anyone is interested in a reception location in Frederick, I would definitely recommend them looking into this restaurant. This restaurant can accommodate up to 300 guests believe it or not! You'll see for yourself why this place is beautiful:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3464742070/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3502/3464742070_60e10d2a1e_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="566" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457396375/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3520/3457396375_0cce1502bf_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3458214948/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3658/3458214948_f391fc2b98_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br />I love this:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3458214472/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3458214472_f23677ba50_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457396823/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3648/3457396823_48c4e86082_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3458215384/" title="IMG_4824bGordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3619/3458215384_cdfbae3e1d_o.jpg" alt="IMG_4824bGordie & John's Wedding" width="480" height="720" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3457397123/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3662/3457397123_ff82ce5779_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3464754656/" title="Gordie & John's Wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3558/3464754656_c29e84663d_o.jpg" alt="Gordie & John's Wedding" width="720" height="480" /></a><br /></center><br />Now, for the future brides out there, did you notice something a little different? I'm so proud of Gordie for having pulled herself together for the ceremony because there was a mishap. Sadly, the floral arrangements didn't arrive on time for the ceremony. And any bride would know that's probably the last thing a bride would want to happen on her big day. And although Gordie must have felt terrible, she had her mother, sister and friends at her comfort. Even Father Mike had came to comfort her and said those things happen but reminded that God Loves Us. So if you scroll back up, Gordie walked down the aisle without her bouquet. And guess what, after they had exchanged their vows and lit the candles, the floral arrived and delivered right up to them. Father Mike then reminded God Loves Us which made everyone broke out smiling. The reason I didn't narrate is, the show goes on. And if I didn't mention Gordie didn't have her bouquet when she walked down the aisle, some of us might not even notice. Mishaps might happen on your big day, but don't let it ruin your day. We have even been through a wedding when one of the bridesmaids didn't show up on time for the ceremony. So Gordie, don't feel bad. Brides, just pull yourself together and enjoy every moment at your present. There's not a second to waste. Everything will work out in the end. With that being said, Thank YOU for having us shared the memorable day with you! To Gordie and John, Congratulations to you and may love surround you from this day forward!<br /><br />Love, Anna & Travis<br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com/">Our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-80792319932169188092009-04-07T12:25:00.005-04:002009-04-07T13:32:15.270-04:00Gordana & John - sneak peekApril 4, 2009 - Congratulations to Gordana & John!! <br /><br />Here is a sneak peek of the beautiful special day:<br /><center><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3420854551/" title="Gordie & John's wedding by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3420854551_c8b90a843c_o.jpg" width="720" height="480" alt="Gordie & John's wedding" /></a></center><br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">Our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-91782635147317597532009-04-07T11:09:00.004-04:002009-04-07T11:21:22.354-04:00Postage Stamps Increase Effective May 11, 2009For those of you who are not yet aware, postage stamps will be increased on May 11, 2009 from 42¢ to 44¢. <br /><br />So why does this interest you? Because, if you're planning to send out your wedding invitations, this is the time for you to run out there and purchase those "Forever Stamps" which can be <span style="font-weight:bold;">used for your wedding RSVP cards</span>. So even after the price change, you can still use these Forever Stamps to <span style="font-weight:bold;">mail 1-ounce letters</span>, without the need for additional postage!<br /><br />What can you do now? <br />First, weigh your invitation. If it's 1-ounce or less, purchase the Forever Stamps now. <br />Second, if your invitation is more than 1-ounce, well then use those Forever Stamps for your RSVP cards instead :)<br /><br />So take advantage ! <br /><br />Visit the <a href="http://www.usps.com/prices/pricechanges.htm">USPS site</a> for more detailsEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-73290121746821802832009-03-30T14:28:00.016-04:002009-03-31T13:13:28.323-04:00Bridal Shower for JinJust a note: the photos from this set are straight out of the camera (SOOC) from my new G10.<br />Chef Jane did it once again. I arrived later so I didn't get to taste her food. But I did get a big bite at the yummylicious cupcake. I also hauled a couple home for my kiddos.<br />Here are the games that the girls played at the bridal shower:<br />1) How well does the bride know the groom? There were some tough questions!<br />2) Who makes the best wedding dress with toilet paper? Jackie won<br />3) Who melts the ice cube with the ring inside the fastest? not sure who won since we started to cheat (:<br />Oh, and I lost a sticker to my old pal Sammie the very second Jin gave me the description of one of the other game. Oh so disappointed @ myself. It was nice, I saw a couple of familiar faces and realized it had been some ancient time.<br /><center><br /><table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr><td><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1O1KHkkz8UBgAP6PTjrsLQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf5OTM_K_ubQ&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KGrOEQJ8FBqEMm0xVSnOyUKPfb71QMs45qPoNkehunQiJPN7EDrsP9GV71PH86Tlf0uf64JX8VKI3rZcbluEX_zawmO2w6Cp1waKVCrVHbY60Q_LQeXnrWz7xfExqblbckG33UIPfaNn/s400/IMG_0281.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/embracephoto/JinSBridalShower?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf5OTM_K_ubQ&feat=embedwebsite"></a><table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr align="center"><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KJTSfzgxSV3hhtpLcKy1zw?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf5OTM_K_ubQ&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbqeiwY_avV6eheJuNT448snzJtn85Bz4zHOcKMAk8jaLnjGejDWXpElqtG1hu_hz-mrYHBpos_ogIIadFp95qj45yKR6g8EG70dO3WsIavRCVqpJygVv8Mx3OcMeD3doeJ5b5INSwPkMf/s400/IMG_0207.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr align="center"><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">A sneak peak at the Bridal Party:</td></tr></tbody></table><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/embracephoto/JinSBridalShower?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf5OTM_K_ubQ&feat=embedwebsite"><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 416px; height: 1004px;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Qi9_n_JSW-PGv8YsA4Ix0w?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf5OTM_K_ubQ&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4tjkATkscPO0dgzQsyHSY-a8eLv0N6tLXn2nywQfgt9-cFfWUJwcHPiYvTlh2ZZ2Yk9toLBHMxlYzCyR49MCbDiS1mRACZ1dd6vXEmpH1pOd_mpFAFknynP6Pvx0cvJEsg7-swBoxjilF/s400/IMG_0327.JPG" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The winner of the dress contest:</span><br /><table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr><td><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/hrT0k7e-nfhrh-2o_e3Izw?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf5OTM_K_ubQ&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgayOyMeReBQWxw23eT3ygmkGYKbGuwgF770IoGsBNbjDyc93sEUbTqRY9OBMG_d7TPWYNhZ7-CTlD9XtndGmfth_EM7lQmBbFGkH_a5IOcs-63zNpWeFhtpZYF_u2lf_jW0vLsNciRG4IR/s400/IMG_0223.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><table style="width: auto;"><tbody><tr><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RRvlqk7QcNdPOji8CrtTFQ?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf5OTM_K_ubQ&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXnVyB3Vgjg-TbFz00sqAm1doEW94lSDE57zLK4RxhfVDk-2JbhiBpLXMdBceG7AnQMpn6vQvyqrt8QvZ59O3CzbIZPfsHuIcMZ-THG53bnsuJpbA81PN4vfJp1QgAdoaBzOZb3U1a07_Q/s400/IMG_0269.JPG" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: right;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table style="width: 6px; height: 24px;"><tbody><tr><td><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Check out the rest of the photos here and we can't wait for your wedding day J&J !<br /><table style="width: 194px;"><tbody><tr><td style="background: transparent url(http://picasaweb.google.comhttp://lh5.ggpht.com/s/v/47.13/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat scroll left center; height: 194px; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="center"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/embracephoto/JinSBridalShower?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf5OTM_K_ubQ&feat=embedwebsite"><img src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_N1SvZ79ruXM/SdC65Yf_nWE/AAAAAAAAMEE/TE2_kNcgWY4/s160-c/JinSBridalShower.jpg" style="margin: 1px 0pt 0pt 4px;" width="160" height="160" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/embracephoto/JinSBridalShower?authkey=Gv1sRgCIGf5OTM_K_ubQ&feat=embedwebsite" style="color: rgb(77, 77, 77); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Jin's Bridal Shower</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></center><br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">Our Blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-59363769286797548932009-03-25T22:21:00.018-04:002009-03-26T22:16:01.055-04:00Will You Fly With Me?I never want to miss a special moment that happens in my daily life. In trying to keep those memories, I always have a camera with me (the only time I would forget is because I had uploaded the photos the night before). But since I always have it, each time I took it out to use, I felt so glad to have had it 24/7! I have been very disappointed with my Sony Cybershot. It has a nice look and feel, easy to carry around (that was the reason I got it), but it definitely didn't do a nice job for indoors shooting. Recently someone had asked for it, and we've decided to give it away. In replacement, TT ordered me another point-and-shoot - the Canon G10. I can shoot manual with it and it's soooo powerful!! Just the fact that it can shoot in RAW format, is an awesome feature, but I haven't tried that yet. So my new awesomeness arrived just in time for the first day of Spring. We both welcomed Spring with the following, hope you enjoy for now:<br /><br /><center><br />Can you see what is in the skies? How COOL is that? <br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3388139378/" title="Fly with Me by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3388139378_5fca851b5f_o.jpg" width="720" height="960" alt="Fly with Me" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3388619892/" title="Will You Fly with Me? by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3468/3388619892_11f10e1fc4_o.jpg" width="720" height="960" alt="Will You Fly with Me?" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3387335067/" title="Waiting for mommy... by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3387335067_a3e60a9059_o.jpg" width="720" height="540" alt="Waiting for mommy..." /></a><br />Does Trident "splash" need a junior model?<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/embrace_photo/3387388105/" title="Trident! by embracephoto, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3653/3387388105_a4df9c50d6_o.jpg" width="720" height="540" alt="Trident!" /></a><br /></center><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">Our Blog </a>for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2869238810567588678.post-37918569869313291642009-03-05T21:21:00.024-05:002009-03-10T10:06:22.776-04:00Anh & Uh's Wedding AlbumLately, I gave myself another small project. I've been gathering my thoughts in trying to update the look/feel of my homepage, so I'm still working on putting all of that together. I'm learning as I go, from Dreamweaver to Illustrator, to recently some Fireworks! I have wonderful help from people surrounding me, giving me tips and tutorials, so I'm a very lucky lady and appreciate everyone of them! In the meantime, bare with me. I know my homepage needs a makeover! <br />With that update, a couple of months ago, I wanted to sample a new type of album that came out and I received the book some weeks ago. I do oh so love it. Here are some of its features:<br />1) It's coffee-table type of book<br />2) Lays flat when open<br />3) Panoramic full spread binding (no cuts in the middle!!!)<br />4) Prints on photographic paper (not magazine type of prints)<br />5) Holds up to 100 pages<br />6) Comes in Leather, Faux Fabric, Faux Carbon Fiber<br />7) Quality is GREAT!!<br />7) Did I mention an amazing turn-around time? means you'll have your book in no time!<br /><br />I am adding it on to my collection of books and excited to make it available to my future clients. I'll have some pictures taken of the album and share in the updated website. For now, I'll share with you some pages of Anh&Uh's wedding photos that I used for that book (from this <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com/2008/10/anh-uhs-wedding.html">blog post</a>). Hope you Enjoy!<br /><br /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" width="750" height="450" flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&RGB=0x000000&feed=http%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2Fembracephoto%2Falbumid%2F5303489168850000897%3Fkind%3Dphoto%26alt%3Drss%26authkey%3DGv1sRgCPiqueGQ0e-6mgE" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed><br /><br />Ref: <a href="http://embracephoto.blogspot.com">our blog</a> for more photosEmbrace Photohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12352534145185154974noreply@blogger.com0