welcome to my blog!!!

Hi! My name is kim le and I am a Southern California photographer specializing in wedding, event and portrait photography. Through my photographs, I tell a story of the moments we live, the details we make, and the emotions we share.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoy some insight into my life, my photography and my passions. Happy blogging!

9.19.2007

astrid & justin: engagement

"big girls don't cry"

Astrid certainly didn't! She and Justin were such great sports during our engagement session last Sunday in Laguna Beach, CA. We were about an hour into our session (I normally shoot 2 hour e-sessions) when a huge CA wave came almost wiped us all out. Fortunately, we and my trusty Canon were all safe and Justin didn't have to show off any Baywatch skills (I can't swim - please don't ask or laugh!=)). Unfortunately, we had to cut our e-session a lil’ short and decided to postpone the rest of the shoot for another day. Notes to self for our make-up shoot next week:

(1) don’t sacrifice safety for creativity and
(2) remember to wear floaties =).


Here are some shots I managed to sneak prior to the big wave:


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To be continued…

9.18.2007

faq

"the way i are"


A few FAQ...


Ok first, what’s your name?
It seems weird, but people ask me this all the time! Ok, my first name is “Kim Le”. I’ve never been a hyphen kind of girl, so it has always confused people, even my friends. My full name is “Kim Le Thi Pham”, with “Thi” being my middle name and “Pham” being my last name. To make matters even more confusing, I am the youngest of 7 girls in the Phamily and we are all named “Kim L-something”. Yes, I know. There’s “Kim Lien, Kim Lan, Kim Ly, Kim Lang, Kim Luu, Kim Lieu” and yours truly. Just typing that was confusing! Anyway, you can call me “Kim Le”, “Kim”, or the ever popular “Lil’ Kim” (no relation to the rapper). =)

What’s your style?
My style is portrait photojournalism. I capture images that tell a story of the wedding day – the moments, emotions and details that make your day truly special and unique. When there’s a break in the action, I take the opportunity to take posed portraits of the bride & groom with family & friends. Coming from such a big family myself, I understand how important it is to involve everyone in your big day!

Do you only offer wedding photography?
No, I offer photography services for a variety of events and needs. These types of photography include but are not limited to:
• Headshot/portrait photography
• Boudoir sessions
• Corporate photography
• Baby/youth portraits
• Senior/high school portraits
• Special events: birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, etc…

Do you shoot digital or film? What kind of equipment do you use?
I only shoot in digital and with Canon equipment, utilizing a variety of professional grade lenses as needed throughout the shoot.

How much do you charge?
It all depends on your type of event and length of photography coverage. Please contact me with details of your event and I will provide you with a custom quote.

How do we see our photos?
All of my photo coverage will be provided via online proofing and CD. From the online proofs, you can order prints in a range of sizes and customize an album.

Do you shoot destination weddings?
YES!!! My base is in Southern California, but I am happy and more than willing to travel to meet your destination needs. Travel fees are applicable to areas outside of Southern California.

What are boudoir sessions?
Boudoir photography is a sexy new trend in the photography industry and is very popular among brides. Boudoir photos are used as creative gifts we give to ourselves or our significant others. These photos are not usually nude, but give the impression of “implied nudity”. It all depends on your comfort level!

Need more answers??? Feel free to email me at mailto:kimlephotography@gmail.com with any additional questions!!!

9.14.2007

alfonso & sarah: wedding

"you say it best..."

"...when you say nothing at all..." There was a sweet silence as the officiant announced Alfonso & Sarah as husband & wife on August 19, 2007 in front of 50 guests at Park Prive in Costa Mesa, CA. Family & friends applauded softly as Alfonso walked his new wife across the greenery to the reception area. He gave her a warm smile and gently kissed her hand. Little gestures like these are what made their wedding day exactly what it was: sweet, simple and sophisticated. I have known Sarah for quite some time and I could not have imagined her wedding day any other way.


The sweet day began with the ladies getting ready and pampered at the Westin:


Sarah looked absolutely beauuuuutiful:

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Stacey Craven of Savvy Bella helped Sarah look even more beautiful:
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In their shoes:
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The day followed to Park Prive where the wedding was wonderfully coordinated by Christina Wright of Simply Modern Weddings . All of the details matched the theme so well: sweet, simple and sophisticated. Here are some of my favorites:
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The flower girl was my favorite!
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Alfonso & Sarah hired a terrific Mariachi band to play at the wedding. All of the guests enjoyed it, especially the kids!
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Alfonso & Sarah's first kiss as husband & wife:
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The kissing continues:
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Taking a break from all the kissing with some cake =)
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