Friday, 10 July 2009

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    I have the coolest friends in the world and I love them to death. I recently did a shoot to show of my friend Ronnamae Rivera's clothing line.  Every women's garment displayed in these photos were specially hand crafted and designed by her.  She is an extraordinary and talented fashion designer.  If you are interested in her line of work please let me know and I will gladly refer you to her. =)  Anyways, the shoot was purely random and fun all while having some focus hehe.  Don't ask about the fridge one haha.  I liked a lot of the shots from the shoot but my favorites are the guitar ones haha.  Fun times, well have to do this again guys.  Sorry I'm keeping this brief but its the end of a long day and there for my bed calls me  =)  Until next time, ciao =)

    Cheers,
    Stephen

Wednesday, 08 July 2009

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    Elements of Life
    By DJ Tiƫsto
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    This is a long over due post.  I shot this about 2 months ago now for a friend of mine, Kate aka sun lit december =)  Kate was putting together some photographer, wardrobe and makeup/hair artist for a magazine she was putting together.  In the magazine will feature a number of different outfits, concepts, photographers, model etc.  you name it.  Kate is a very talented young lady with a great sense of design, type, organization, placement and presentation along with many other skills she possesses.  Anyways, here are a few snap shots from the shoot we didn't around Davis, CA.  I went to school at UCD where it seems like its been years since I was a student there hehe.  Anyways, I hope you enjoy some of the shots.  Feel free to let me know your honest opinions about the photographs.  I'm always looking to improve my art and perfect my craft.  Then again photography like all art is pretty relative haha.  Comments welcomed.  Thanks to Kate for organizing everything. 

    Cheers,
    Stephen

Tuesday, 07 July 2009

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    Who You Are
    By Cary Brothers
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    I spent Father's Day in the UK with Sou-Wah's family and we all had a marvelous time together.  It's always good to be in good company especially when it's your family.  Even though I didn't get to spend Father's day with my father back in the USA Sou-Wah and I sent a little love to him to make sure he was on our mind.  Thankful the package we had sent arrived right on Father's day to my surprise.  =)  To say the least my father was very thrilled to receive his lovely package all the way from England.  I am the man I am today because of my Father and I am thankful for him.  My father came from Hong Kong to the USA when he was about thirteen years of age and has been here since.  He is a proud father of my sister Caroline and I.  He is also a USA Naval Veteran.  Thanks Dad. 

    Photographed above is my sweet hearts wonderful family.  They are some of the kindest and most endearing people I have had the privilege of getting to know.  I look forward to many many more memories with them.  We all enjoyed a fantastic lunch at The Harvester Family restaurant in Ellesmere Port, UK.  I have been extremely blessed to not only spend all my time with Sou-Wah in the UK but on a day to day basis also spending time with her mother and father.  The one thing I always notice about Sou-Wah's father his sincere and carefree laughter.  It's one of those laughters that just make you smile.  He is a kind man and speaks only when necessary.  Man of few words, I like that.  I believe he has every reason to be so happy on Father's day =)  Good times with family, awesome grand kids, four beautiful daughters and his wife who has been his love and support all these years. 

    Lives are blessed with a spirit of gratitude towards the One who created all things. 

    My thoughts for the day:
    Faith?  I believe we are living in a era of skepticism or at least I believe people aren't so sure what to believe in any more.  If you were to strip away every single thing in your life away what would you have left?  Faith?  It's what keeps me going!  How about you?

    Thanks for reading.

    Cheers,
    Stephen



Monday, 06 July 2009

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    The Cool
    By Lupe Fiasco
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    Welp, here's a little Fourth of July recap with some friends, cupcakes and little whippersnappers hehe; four of them to be precise. =)  Spent the Fourth of July with some good old college friends in Oakland, CA.  Props to Chris on the grill and Tram (aka Cupcake Queen) on the fantastic ice cream filled cupcakes.  Thanks to David and Chris for hosting the get together and Junshien on the mint and chocolate chip ice cream, woot woot.  To top off our BBQ Maebee, Copernicus, Paris and Rush decided to crash the party.  It was a good reunion for all the siblings except for two others who couldn't make it; but that didn't stop them from having a ball.  =)  Maebee loves the camera as you can see =)  Anyways, I hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th and thanks for tuning in.  Hope you enjoy some of the Oakland roof top firework displays. Cheers to another year of freedom.

    Stephen

Friday, 03 July 2009

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    Hello World =) Lay Ho Ma? =)  Ngor Ho Ho Ho.  Ngor Gwa Ju Le Sou-Wah

    Back in the USA from my UK extravaganza with my lovely Sou-Wah.  I miss her so very much and absolutely hated leaving her to return to states for work.  I will be back soon baby =)  My life is absolutely hoy sum (happy) when I am with my sweet heart.  I am truly the most blessed man alive.  Life is meant to be shared with the one person you love most in your life and every single waking moment I have with her only make me love her more and more.  She makes me shine when she's by my side and makes me smile so much with all her special mow doodle she randomly draws for me.  =)  Some of them are quite the masterpiece might I add.  It's amazing how fast June flew by for the both of us; heck its already the 3rd of July.  Well, good for the both of us.  =)  I want the summer to fly by so I can see my baby sooner =)  Well, if I had it my way I would probably want to fast forward to fall when I see her =)  This summer will be the longest well be a part from each other but I know well be good.  My heart never doubts me when I think of her and when I am with her.  We mega miss each other but I have mega weddings during this summer season while she has responsibilities and photography to take care of in the UK as well.  We are truly excited about the future as our photography businesses will merge.  We have a name already but we're keeping it pretty DL so we can surprise the world when our day comes =)  So if you want to find out what will happen to STEPHEN ANTHONY PHOTO AND SOUWAH PHOTOGRAPHY...stay tuned to our blogs for more details.  We'd like to minimize confuse so it will be a gradual transition keeping everyone well informed that we are becoming ONE. What an exciting year it has been so far and we can't wait to share more with the world. 

    2009 has been nothing less than amazing and I have learned so much in just one month of my life.  A part from spending everyday with Sou-Wah I have made some pretty good progress on my Cantonese (nothing amazing yet but making head way) and learned a great deal about how to work in a chip shop in England, UK.  I honestly miss it very much.  I have had so many great memories there with Sou-Wah, her mother, father and rest of her family.  I loved the conversations and Jung Man lesson I got each and everyday with Sou-Wah's mother.  I had such a ace time and I also learned how to peel, dice and chip potatoes.  I wouldn't say I am an expert yet but I'm a pretty decent amateur hehe.  The best part about everything is can't stop loving Sou-Wah more and more.  I grow so much closer to her and I am truly blessed to have her in my life.  We have the funniest conversations; sometimes random and the best time together doing some of the simplest things on a daily basis.  I think if you were to record some of our random ranting we would find it absolutely hilarious but most people would probably label us odd and crazy. =)  Love you si mowsy.

    Welp, I hope you enjoy some of the highlights of our time together.  I hope to upload a few from father's day in the UK too.  Thanks for reading.

    woot woot,
    Stephen



Wednesday, 01 July 2009

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    Reason EP
    By The Fray
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    Dress: La Sposa   www.trudysbrides.com
    Flowers: Outburst Flowers   www.outburstflowers.com
    Hair: Triple Hair Twist   www.tripletwist.com
    Make Up: Esther Tsai   www.esthertsai.com
    Cake: Cakes By Ana   www.cakesbyana.com
    Jewelry: Jill Olson   www.exihibtj.etsy.com
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    Meet Rosalyn & Gabe.  I had the honor of photographing their wedding before I left for England at the end of May.  Yeah, hard to believe I'm already back from England.  Tell me about it.  I wish I was still there with my mowsy Sou-Wah.  I mega miss her loads.  Anyways, Roz and Gabe had an amazing wedding all from Roz's dress to custom designed jewelry to a beautiful venue and reception site.  Everything was super duper awesome to say the very least.  Accompanying during the day was Lynn Kai Chao better know as IAMLKC =)  Make sure you scope out his work as well.   Lynn and I had a fantastic time and R & G's wedding and he snapped some sweet shots as well.  Roz and Gabe are definitely my kind of clients.  Fun, energetic and spontaneous.  Thanks for setting plenty of time to shoot both of you and the wedding party.  I always appreciate it when the bride and groom allow a good chunk of time to be photographed.  It always gives me and all wedding photographers to push the creative end with more variety of shots for their wedding photos.  Well, I had a brilliant time at their wedding but I'll let the photos speak for themselves.  Thank you Rosalyn and Gabe for including me in your special day.  May the Lord shower your marriage with blessings and sharpen the both of you as One.  Thank you so much.

    Cheers,
    Stephen

    PS - Stay tuned for England, some misc. fashion shoots I've done and more weddings.

    Thanks for reading!

Monday, 29 June 2009

  • WEBSITE UPDATE: 

    For those who have inquired or have notified me about my website.  It is currently under construction and will be finalized at the end of July.  Sorry for any inconvenience things will be up and running in no time. 

    Cheers,
    Stephen

Thursday, 18 June 2009

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    Freedom
    By Akon
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    Why hello all the way from lovely England =)

    Yes, I know I have been a bit MIA since my last previous shoots but I assure you have been well preoccupied with my Sou-Wah.  June has simply blown right by and I have had nothing less than a fantastic time with my lovely Hak Sik Gato =)  Sorry I haven't post much since I left.  Working on Gabe and Rosalyn's wedding as I speak but here is a small snippet of Sou-Wah and I during our visit to Manchester, UK. =)  Well be sharing more photos with you all at a later time.  I have much to share and apologize for keeping this brief.  Until next time, ciao. 

    Cheers,
    Stephen

Friday, 29 May 2009

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    Hola World

    Just a brief post before I head off to Palo Alto for Rosalyn & Gabe’s Wedding this Saturday.  I am so excited to shoot their wedding I can’t wait =)  Then the following morning its all things England with my sweet heart Sou-Wah. =)  O I can’t wait to see her.  We have a lot of exciting photography gigs out in the UK for June and we can’t wait to share all the latest details our of business merge.  We have some special wedding and portait photography promotions going on starting this June and onward.  With all things said Sou-Wah is on my mind 24/7 and I can’t wait to give her the biggest hug with loads of kisses =) See you soon sweet heart.

    Thanks for reading.

    Blessings,

    Stephen



Friday, 22 May 2009

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    If you follow some K Pop like I do hehe you'll know who Tae Goon is.  I think hes pretty bad ass but I really like his "call me" video.  I'm currently learning the dance at home, haha.  Anyways, you kno what I really like about him is his hair.  I like anime style hair and sadly I can't pull off the look haha.  Either way I want to try a look like this one of these days haha.  Happy Friday folks.

    Stephen

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