"leaving (for) las vegas"
Hi ya'll!!! I'm leaving town for a few days to celebrate the new year in sin city! Wish me luck!!! I will be checking my emails periodically and will return on January 2, 2008. Take care and be safe everyone!
HAPPY 2008!!!
"it's the most wonderful time of the year"
Just wanted to take the time in the midst of all the festivities to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!! More holiday news to follow! Back to the celebrating!!!
We all know how important the day of the wedding is, but we cannot forget about all those fun and crazy events leading up to the momentous occasion. It has become increasingly common for couples to have photography coverage at wedding rehearsals, rehearsal dinners and bridal showers to document the wedding frenzy you endure with family, friends & loved ones. After all, we know the “big day” isn’t really just about that day. If you are married, I think you will agree that you spend way more time planning a wedding than actually participating in it! With family in town and excitement built up, I believe there are some amazing moments waiting to be captured at these events. So for all you couples, this might be something you want to keep in mind when doing your wedding planning. Who knows – you might get that shot of Mom crying because she finally saw Aunt Sue after 5 years. Or you might get that shot of Uncle Ted getting a lil’ too tipsy thanks to the open bar. Whatever the case, these are moments worth looking back on and worth the extra planning for.
Here are examples of a wedding rehearsal and rehearsal dinner I shot in August 2007. Thanks to Dustin & Wendi and their families for such a great time! As you can tell from the pics, they had a blast as well! Click here to see photographs from their beachfront August wedding!
Last week, I attended the Efficient Lighting Company Holiday Party which was held at the skydeck of the luxurious 1100 Wilshire in downtown LA. I was amazed by the breathtaking views of downtown. I have lived in LA for 9 years now (wow that's a long time) and have yet to take in the LA skyline from this vantage point. I know the City has been trying to revitalize downtown LA and turn it into a thriving urban hub. I must say I am impressed by the new developments, but also still turned off by the traffic and smog that surrounds the area. I drove by the newly constructed Nokia Theatre across from the Staples Center, which to me has the feel of the incredible Times Square in NYC. They are also building Ritz Carlton residences in the same block. I think I'll pass and stick to my modest apartment in West LA =).
Anyway, I just wanted to say congrats to Efficient Lighting Company on a successful year - thanks for a fun night! And I would recommend checking out the new downtown if you can - just don't drive from 7-10am or 4-8pm - there's just waaaay too much traffic. You gotta love LA! =)
I couldn't help but take some shots of the amazing views. It's so much prettier at night isn't it? 
Today I sat down and while humming "Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la" in my head, I wrote this note to Santa regarding my Christmas wish this year:
Dearest Santa,
I have been a very good girl this year and would love to have a brand new handbag this year for Christmas. Preferably a creamy leather handbag by Marc Jacobs with shiny gold accents. Thank you Santa and please enjoy the Sprinkles cupcakes I have left for you by my pseudo-fireplace.
Forever good,
Kim Le
But, soon after I wrote the note, I realized that I didn’t need to write the letter because I had already bought the handbag for myself! Whoops - my bad! =)
Here she is – isn’t she soooo looooovely??? =) *Sigh*
**Merry Christmas to me!!! Merry Christmas to me!!!**
Soooo I decided to write this new letter instead:
Dearest Santa family & friends,
I have been a very good girl this year and would love decided to have treat myself to a brand new handbag this year for Christmas. Preferably It is a creamy leather handbag by Marc Jacobs with shiny gold accents. Unfortunately because Mr. Jacobs has insane markups on his handbags, I’m sorry but I have no money left for Christmas gifts this year. Thank you Santa for being a special part of my life and please enjoy the Sprinkles cupcakes I have left for you by my pseudo-fireplace as a token of my love and please wash your hands before touching my new handbag.
Love Fforever good,
Kim Le
