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South Korea // Part I

admin — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 02:58:47 +0000

A couple months ago, I had the opportunity to go spend a week in South Korea. It was a wonderful spontaneous decision that happened within the span of a couple hours. We found an insanely great promo deal with Singapore airlines that was expiring THAT DAY, and the same day I got the call from my bestest Cousin Grace that she would be in Korea at the same time which sealed the deal. So we jumped at the chance and booked the tickets that afternoon.

Turns out, we couldn’t have picked a better time to visit. The colors! Reds and golds and greens. I was blown away by how beautiful the natural surroundings of Korea were, and I was like a kid in a candy shop oohing and ahhing and snapping photos left and right.

Yes, a mosquito stung me in the eye, yes we caught the swine flu, and yes my cousin forced me to eat raw crab meat, but my overwhelming memories of this trip remain firmly rooted in the intense beauty of this country. This is only my 2nd time visiting and it definitely won’t be my last.

Enjoy!

More photos to come!

Help a Girl Out

admin — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 05:30:07 +0000

Calling out to all past and current friends and clients of Hannah Suh Photography, I would LOVE it if you could share some of your thoughts about me, my photography and my business on the wonderful wedding planning site, Project Wedding.

Or, if you’re a fellow yelper, share your thoughts on my Yelp Business page!

Hannah Suh Photography also has a Facebook Fan Page so do what all the cool kids are doing and become a fan. =)

And after all that, you still feel like showing your support, one of my absolute most favorite images from my trip to South Korea is up for a travel photography contest! So if you have a facebook account, please vote for me HERE.

That’s all the self promotion for today. If you take the time to post a review, become a fan, or vote for my photo, thank you SO much!

Craig & Judy // Sonoma Wedding

admin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:26:02 +0000

This post was a long time coming! This wedding was from the past fall that I photographed with the fantastic Andi Hatch. Craig & Judy were married at the beautiful and unique Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma.

This is what it’s all about. LOVE the look in both their eyes!

Min & Brandon // Nixon Library Wedding

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:30:27 +0000

Not gonna lie, Min & Brandon’s lovely intimate wedding at the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda got me all teary eyed. I’m pretty sure every single person there got a little weepy during the ceremony. Let’s all blame it on Brandon, who got everyone going. Or maybe it’s Min’s fault since she was the one who triggered Brandon’s reaction as she walked down the isle.

All I know is this: The whole wedding was filled with such emotion and love and joy that it was a pleasure to witness and photograph.

Congrats Min & Brandon!

Richard Nixon Library
18001 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA 92886-3949
(714) 993-3393

Abi & Ryan // Lifestyle Photography

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 03:53:19 +0000

When Abi from Abi Q Photography first contacted me about doing a photoswap, I was so excited because A) You’d be surprised how few opportunities I have to be on the OTHER side of the camera and B) Abi has an amazing sense of style and I knew that whatever concept she came up with for the shoot would be fabulous.

We wanted grey skies and green hills, a very stormy English countryside sort of vibe. Chic, editorial, and sexy. I’m in love with the photos we got from the shoot, Abi & Ryan were smokin’ hot and everything just came together perfectly! I’m so excited to share these with the world.

Abi & Ryan, you two are amaaazing! Thanks so much for a brilliant shoot!

Min & Brandon // Nixon Library Wedding Teasers

admin — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:52:53 +0000

A quick look at Min & Brandon’s lovely wedding this past weekend.

Min & Brandon, I loved being a part of your wedding day. Can’t wait to show you the rest of the photos!

Happy Holidays

admin — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:57:24 +0000

This here is Smithsonian. Otherwise known as Mr. Smith.

Not sure why we named such a girly looking tree Mr. Smith, but I think it works. Our last tree was named Annabelle. I hope all my lovely blog readers have a beautiful holiday season full of snug blankets and mittens, hot chocolate, presents wrapped under the Christmas tree and as many tacos as your belly can hold.

I’ll be out of the office until January 2nd, so stay happy and warm my friends and I’ll see you next year!

Chrstimas crafting

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:45:43 +0000

I’m one of those A-for-effort type crafters. The kind of person who adores crafts, but usually devotes hours to completely covering the dining room table with bits of paper, glitter, glue, and metal wires only to end up with a deformed looking Christmas wreath or a sticky mess of a greeting card.

But sometimes, sometimes I end up getting it right. The mess is still there, but at least the end results are pretty!

So I’ll share with you all a quick and easy Christmas ornament project I undertook on a whim. I bought some clear glass ornaments (50% off right now at Michaels), some dried stardust gypsophila and baby’s breath (fake) flowers, and a bit of string to tie it all together. Take one ball, stuff it full of the flowers, and voila, perfectly wintery homemade ornaments. Simple and beautiful.

Happy Holidays!

Jamie & Soheil (Part III)

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:54:11 +0000

I’ve already made 2 blog posts from this shoot, but now I’m getting to some of my absolute favorite photos form the shoot! Jamie tracked down this old vintage bike to use as a prop, and I just love the flirty cuteness of this last look. Jamie’s polka dot shorts, Soheil’s cap, the smiles and the kisses, this was the absolute PERFECT way to end the day.

Thankful

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 01:56:56 +0000

There are so many things in my personal life that I was thankful for this past week as I celebrated Thanksgiving with the people I love most in this world.

I’m thankful for my family, even with all our little dysfunctialities. I’m Thankful to my lovely friends, who brighten up my days in so many ways. I’m thankful for the two most beautiful doggies in the world. And I’m thankful for my amazing Boyfriend, who makes me better, makes my life better by being in it. While I was being crushed under the weight of having to create a Thanksgiving feast and basically freaking out because OH MY GOD, where is the rice pilaf?! He was there to ground me, look me in the eyes and convince me that the world wasn’t going to end.

But mostly this past Thanksgiving I mused on how grateful I am to all my past and current clients who let me into their lives and allow me to be a part of such an important day. A day full of love, laughter, joy, and CAKE! What could be better? I’m doing what I love and I can’t believe how lucky I am. I am surprised and humbled by how Bay Area brides have welcomed me with open arms into this new unfamiliar (and colder) part of California. Who have given me helpful tips on where I can go to find Korean BBQ and shown me new and beautiful places around the Bay as we shoot engagement sessions together.

I have only 1 more wedding left for 2009 (looking at you Min!) and then I’m launching full speed ahead into 2010. I’m so incredibly excited for the coming year, and I have lots of ideas brewing in my head to benefit me and my clients. I can’t wait.

And one more thing I was especially grateful for this past Thanksgiving. A warm happy kitchen full of family and friends with Me and the Boyfriend excitedly dropping little pillows of dough into piping hot oil and watching them magically turn into crispy, sugary beignets. What fun, what deliciousness. Thank you Paula Dean.