but a design project is always way more than the final product. just like theres a story behind every wedding, theres a story behind vendo. vendo will be making its final roll tomorrow where we will share her story with anyone who is interested. she will be very hard to miss as she will be repainted in orange to match some of TCHO’s aesthetics.

when: 10AM, 5/20/2001
where: california college of the arts -> caltrain -> at&t park -> embacardero -> TCHO chocolates, pier 17
extra info: we will be trackable via the Glympse app. you’ll need to facebook me for details. i estimate it will take us about 2 hrs to get to TCHO from school.
future: TCHO will be using her to advertise their chocolates and for the remainder of vendo’s life, shell reside at their factory! thanks TCHO!!! we will also have a book out shortly that takes you through the research, design, and making process of vendo. look for it on blurb in about 2-3 weeks.

come to think of it, i should have brought with me a shorter lens to do some photojournalism since there were some 200 aviation nuts out there just like me. ah oh well, next time. i guess i was too fixated on the whale jet to notice anything else lol.

yes more wedding stuff to come soon. school is almost done!!! 2 more days!!!!

ok the gameplan is simple. usually only big shot wedding photographers do this cuz they have the client base to get responses but a small timer like me can try to do what we can too.

the low down
if youve gotten married or are getting married, im giving away a $500 session package for 50% off to ONE couple. thats $250 cost to you! thats the you part.

now the me part. i dont have alot of money but i will match 100% of that ($250) and cherry top it with my time and incurred expenses.

this means 100% of the original $500 package worth will go towards worldvision in japans disaster relief and the furthering of the gospel there. if you want to put in more $ then that will all be donated too. [update]: i will now be donating through my friend’s company, the Liferay Foundation which will match donations.

now what about everyone else right? you guys can take part in it too.  If mentioned, prospective brides/clients (weddings) booking in 2012, will take $50 off their booking and have $100 donated.

no holds barred
you get my standard 6hr session and ~300 full res photos edited (or more if you go crazy for me in front of the camera) and delivered/hosted online. this aint no reduced session, you get all that i offer normally. trash the dress session, engagement, wedding session, you call it. you planning on booking me for a wedding? well you can apply the $250 discount toward that also.

so contact me, let me know and lets do this together. this offer will be open as long as worldvision keeps their donations open or when the situation in japan is stabilized.

-session preferably redeemed in august 2011 and wedding/engagement related
-entire cost of session must be paid in full at the time of booking (not including weddings, im talking about the 6hr session)
-travel cost includes ~1.5hr drive radius of san francisco
-redeemable only for prospective clients and/or new events/previous clients with completed events
-for now, japan isnt accepting anything from NGOs. should i find a more direct way to donate i will reroute funds. two things are my goal in donating: 1. to help japan 2. to spread the gospel

we must live life up but not live it carelessly. ill be honest and admit that ts not easy at times to say my security lies in heaven and the gospel of jesus but that is the goal. where’s your security lie? can it be washed away in a second?

Everyone to whom much was given, of him much will be required, and from him to whom they entrusted much, they will demand the more. – Luke 12:48

this is my second time over here on the east coast. there are 2 things i learned when i landed: 1. theres ALOT of trees over here and 2. no wonder they call this the tristate area…3 types of state license plates can be seen readily here. cool stuff.

stay tuned for photos in a couple weeks! im hoping that it wont rain for the shoot today although if any client wants to shoot in the rain, im up for that too.

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so justin and vicky’s wedding has made it to the finals at theknot.com! if you love their wedding VOTE for it here!
http://www.theknot.com/my-real-wedding/Photo/150317/justin-and-vicky039s-wedding

thanks guys and gals!
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i think its every wedding photographer’s dream to get their work published somewhere in print and this may be my chance! but if i dont win, thats ok too. ill just keep continue to chug along. after all paul in galatians 1:10 states:

For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ

to justin and vicky, i hope you guys win that hawaii trip because without your charming good looks and your friends/venue, this wouldnt even have happened.