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    WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ME...

    I dance with all my might when I know no one's watching.
    I love country music, and currently am LOVING the Ed Sheeran + Sara Bareilles stations on Pandora!
    Outdoorsy activities make me happy. The warm and fuzzy kind of happy :D
    I am a sucker for furry animals and cute old people. No, really. I am.
    Pizza.
    I love, love snowboarding. Seriously. Like I REALLY LOVE snowboarding.
    I love chatting it up with creative minds.
    If I could, I would travel the world with a suitcase full of lenses and my camera, and learn every language I possibly can.

Steph + Ed | Orange County Wedding Photographer

I get to photograph beautiful couples and beautiful weddings. And each wedding is uniquely their own. But every once in a while, I get to photograph emotional weddings; weddings of sweet couples with amazing stories and a humble heart. Steph and Ed are one of those couples. Weddings are a time for celebration with those you love. And although Steph’s mom passed away last year and sadly wasn’t able to physically be at the wedding, the spirit and presence of her love was there. Steph and Ed, I pray that you will continue to walk by faith together, in an abundance of love, for His Glory. It was an honor to capture the moments of your wedding day for you.

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April 16, 2013 - 12:16 am

Nora - You’ve captured some great moments. Awesome work.

April 16, 2013 - 12:25 am

Lyn Ismael-Bennett - The emotions you captured here are priceless, Teresa! Well done!

April 16, 2013 - 2:23 am

Kristie - Looks like such a happy wedding, beautifully captured. :)

April 16, 2013 - 2:57 am

ed peers - Super work right there!

April 16, 2013 - 7:53 am

Heather K - Gorgeous! I especially love the shot of the bride and groom in front of the doorway.

April 16, 2013 - 8:35 am

small - Great job capturing so many sweet emotions! This looks like such a fun wedding.

April 16, 2013 - 8:42 am

Elissa - This is such a lovely wedding… I love the photos of the bride dabbing at her eyes after the ceremony. So much happiness!! Beautiful work :)

April 16, 2013 - 10:56 am

Shyann - Love that last shot!! So cute.

April 16, 2013 - 11:17 am

caroline - love all of the emotions you captured. the bride & groom both have such beautiful smiles and you can practically hear them laughing in the photos.

April 16, 2013 - 6:45 pm

JESSIE - I love that first black and white close up one of them laughing. I love their happiness! Their portraits are beautiful, but that one is so touching.

April 16, 2013 - 7:37 pm

Steph Chan - Thanks for the wonderful images Teresa! I love the sassy photo!

April 16, 2013 - 9:41 pm

Ed Gonzales - Thanks for taking lovely pictures of us! You have a great sense of space and poses.

April 16, 2013 - 10:00 pm

Edison - CONGRATS! Beautiful pics that capture your special day! Awesome!

April 16, 2013 - 10:05 pm

Sarah Mc - Congrats- the pictures are wonderful. I wish you both a wonderful and loving life together!

April 16, 2013 - 10:14 pm

Lucinda Lim - CONGRATSSS!!!! I LOVE THEM ALLL. SOO CUTEEE. But the 2nd to the last one is my favvvoritee!

April 16, 2013 - 10:25 pm

Don - Love you guys!! :)

April 16, 2013 - 10:27 pm

Andy - I like the one of you both in front of the reflective doors; very beautiful shot!

April 16, 2013 - 11:16 pm

Connie Pyo - steph you look gorgeous and ed looking not too shabby either!! great pictures!!

April 17, 2013 - 5:16 am

Dana Glenn - Awe, I love the pictures, you guys are both so cute! Eddie, I admire your devotion to God in everything you say and do, and I know you will love and honor marriage the way God intends. I’m SO happy for you, she is a lucky lady, and you look like a lucky man! Even though I haven’t seen you in years you are one of my favorite people EVER and I wish you the absolute best life has to offer. Even if we never meet again in this life, I look forward to catching up in the next. Love you! – Dana

April 17, 2013 - 6:03 am

Eugene Kim - great pictures! it’s like I was there jeje!

April 17, 2013 - 6:44 am

Eduardo Arellanes - Amazing memories. The pictures are beautiful.

April 17, 2013 - 7:31 am

Alicia Luna - To my cousins Steph and Jr.,
These are a beautiful collection of photos. As I look through them I am remind of that wonderful day all over again. I see the joy and love and strength that you both have. They are lovely photos and I wish you both love and happiness.
Your cousin,
Alicia

April 17, 2013 - 8:26 am

elaine - Beautiful! My favorite is the last shot!

April 17, 2013 - 9:13 am

Clarissa Wong - Beautiful couple!

April 17, 2013 - 12:05 pm

Scarlett - i liked the one at the doorway

April 17, 2013 - 12:18 pm

emily - beautiful pictures! i especially love the last one- the black and white of Ed and Steph hugging- they look so very happy! :)

April 17, 2013 - 1:09 pm

David - great shots! the first picture of the split-screen with Ed on the right is my favorite!

April 17, 2013 - 1:55 pm

Rhoda - To my cousin Stephanie & Ed, congratulations! These are really beautiful pictures that capture the spirit, emotion and fun of the day. Such great candid moments that tell a lot. My favorites are the last shot in black and white where you two are embracing, the sassy one before that with you holding the bouquet and the one where you’re at the altar with the big church ceiling overhead.

April 17, 2013 - 3:16 pm

Mayra Quintero-Rivera - Very veryyy cute!!! Such a happy couple wishing you both the best. Just by looking at these pics you can feel the love between you two kids:-)

April 17, 2013 - 7:29 pm

Julie Overton - beautiful!

April 17, 2013 - 8:46 pm

juliet winslow - dear mrs.gonzalez I can not tell you my favorite picture because they are all so beautiful.but I really like the second photo booth picture.you are the best teacher have the best years while being married.love juliet

April 17, 2013 - 9:20 pm

Tammy Huard - Beautiful pictures! They will bring many years of happy memories for this couple!

April 17, 2013 - 11:23 pm

jennifer lee - beauuuutiful pictures. sad we couldnt be there but glad to see these moments captured through these pictures. congrats, ed and steph. i would use exclamation points but theyre not working on my phone . heehee

April 18, 2013 - 6:07 pm

Sue - Love the 4th and 6th shot! Congrats guys!

April 18, 2013 - 6:42 pm

Rachel - My favorite’s the one with the guys standing outside the sanctuary fanning themselves and looking like they’re going to faint ’cause they’re so excited. I can picture them squealing to themselves out of excitement :)

April 18, 2013 - 7:24 pm

Jin Huang - love the 6th one with Ed’s face.

April 18, 2013 - 7:34 pm

Melissa wang - I love the last one but in color!! So happy for you guys!

April 18, 2013 - 9:11 pm

Ada Chan - Gorgeous pictures Stephanie and Ed! :) Very well captured.

April 18, 2013 - 10:07 pm

Ashley Bakonis - So happy for both of you! I love all the pictures, especially the 4th and 8th one :)

April 18, 2013 - 10:48 pm

Scott Hernandez - I love all the photos but the third one was my favorite out of this set. It reminds me of the fresh crisp weather we had that day. It also reminds me how we forgot to bring Carlos to that building for photos at first and someone had to go back to the church to get him for that set of photos, HaHa ;)

April 19, 2013 - 1:41 am

Deborah Lau - turned out so well! you look happy and in love =D.

April 19, 2013 - 4:06 am

Dorian Si Corina Presecan - Beautiful pictures.

April 19, 2013 - 4:28 am

Sarah Kim - wonderful couple makes for wonderful pictures. love that 2nd photo of you both in the photobooth, hilariously cute.

April 19, 2013 - 4:28 am

Sarah Kim - btw, miss you already! :)

April 19, 2013 - 4:48 am

Carol Jang - What beautiful pictures! I absolutely love the one of Stephanie & with her attendants all helping her get prepared. So cute! I also love the photo directly above because Stephanie & Ed just look so happy! My son Matthew (one of Steph’s 4th grade students) really likes the photo booth shots!

April 19, 2013 - 4:56 am

Bok Yeung - congrats again to you both! beautiful pictures. I especially like all the ones that capture the emotional moments! those are priceless. =)

April 19, 2013 - 5:13 am

Andrea Backes - LOVE all the pictures!!!

April 19, 2013 - 6:01 am

Mike McCall - Looks like a wonderful and amazing day. But just wondering? Did you put his ring on his Right hand or am I just see it wrong?

April 19, 2013 - 7:47 am

Diana NGO - I like #4, 5, 6 because the 2 of you look so happy & gorgeous!:):)

April 19, 2013 - 3:46 pm

Ally Marie - You are gorgeous Stephanie! Personally I think the one of Ed flashing his ring is hilarious…but my favorite is the second to last with the hip pop and the bouquet. Love it!

April 19, 2013 - 7:44 pm

Haeil Kim - steph, I love how you wore flats. comfort is key! :)

April 20, 2013 - 6:37 am

Julie Kwon - You know? I have been waiting so anxiously to see the pictures because I wasn’t able to make it… and they came out great!! I wish I was there to celebrate your wedding.. I am so happy for you both!!

April 20, 2013 - 6:14 pm

Susan Liao - I like the ones with Ben in them the best…but the ones with you and Ed are a close second.

April 20, 2013 - 6:24 pm

Jean Low - Beautiful pictures and a beautiful wedding! Congrats again! :)

April 20, 2013 - 11:11 pm

Lyanne Wang - so many beautiful, emotional, and spontaneous moments captured on camera! they’re all wonderful :) congrats again to you guys! miss you, my lobster friend!

April 21, 2013 - 3:19 pm

M Chan - Nice pictures! :)

April 21, 2013 - 3:21 pm

M Te - Congrats!!!!!!!

April 21, 2013 - 3:31 pm

N Chan - Beautiful pictures! Good Job!

April 21, 2013 - 9:49 pm

Ann Wuu - All the shots were amazing, especially the last two photos. Can’t wait to see the rest!

April 25, 2013 - 7:48 am

Dennis Youngjoon Chang - What a precious moment captured in beautiful portraits!

April 27, 2013 - 5:12 pm

Jane Kang - Aww…I really like these pictures!! Another huge CONGRATS! :) :)

May 12, 2013 - 3:18 pm

Jane - Beeee-YOU-tiful!! Congrats again Steph and Ed!!! :)

May 12, 2013 - 6:29 pm

Tiffany - beautiful pictures!!! …and a beautiful couple xD

May 12, 2013 - 6:47 pm

Jackelyn L. - The pictures are beautiful! Congrats Steph & Ed! :)

May 12, 2013 - 6:59 pm

J. Lukito - CONGRATULATIONS STEPH & ED. The pictures are amazing. The photographer captured great details of their special day.

May 12, 2013 - 7:03 pm

Jason L. - Congrats Ed & Steph! The pictures are great.

May 12, 2013 - 9:09 pm

Jennifer Tsau - Congratulations Stephanie and Ed! The pictures are beautiful!

May 12, 2013 - 9:47 pm

Paul - So many good pictures!

May 12, 2013 - 10:05 pm

eric chan - beautiful pictures steph

May 12, 2013 - 11:12 pm

Julia Chan - steph, you look beautiful even when crying. :)

May 13, 2013 - 3:42 am

Katina Laib - awesome pictures! you guys are such a beautiful couple. love you guys!

May 13, 2013 - 3:58 pm

Diana Sueyoshi - <3

May 14, 2013 - 9:12 am

Jen Chan - Thank you for sharing all these gorgeous photos! It was a blessed and happy day : )

May 14, 2013 - 1:52 pm

Derek Martinez - Phenomenal work, you captured and told their wedding story beautifully!

May 14, 2013 - 4:17 pm

Josiah Liao - i like the one with the guys being silly

May 14, 2013 - 4:21 pm

Thea Yen - Sassy Steph and Goofy Ed comes out of these photos! Beautiful.

May 14, 2013 - 8:14 pm

Jess Wu - Beautiful!!

May 14, 2013 - 8:45 pm

peter - great pictures!!

Photos for Autism Speaks | Pasadena Children and Family Photographer

Thank you to the families who came out to support our Autism Speaks event! Your love for your children is a light and an encouragement to me, and I hope and pray that your unconditional love will continue to overflow. You are all amazing! It was truly a pleasure to meet all of your beautiful kiddos and to work with you. I hope your experience was wonderful and that your children had fun :) I’ll be emailing each of you with a link to download your images shortly. Hope to see you at the Walk Now for Autism: Los Angeles on April 20th!


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Audrey at 7 months | Pasadena Baby Photographer

Capturing the moments of babies’ first year = My favorite. Babies are gifts from above, and I’m so super honored my clients trust me to be their photographer. It always amazes me how fast babies grow, especially in their first year, and to be able to help document these life-changing moments for families is THE BEST part about my job. We only have a few months in between each session, but Audrey is so different each time I see her (though one thing remains the same: her cute-adorable-awesomeness!). Mom and Dad Lynch, I’m thrilled to be such a big part of your life in this way, and I can’t wait to photograph you all again super soon!


For more of Audrey…
Audrey at 3 months HERE.
Audrey at two weeks HERE.

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March 21, 2013 - 10:45 am

rita - love the one with the sunglasses

March 21, 2013 - 10:50 am

Lynda Fenton - I love the second to last picture! Cute hat!

March 21, 2013 - 11:15 am

Liza Harwell - These are the cutest, but with a subject like Audrey, isn’t that a given? <3 I love #4 and #9.

March 21, 2013 - 11:24 am

Tiffany Chu - Audrey is just ridiculously cute all over!!! I LOVE picture #3 and #6.

March 21, 2013 - 11:35 am

Christina - She is so beautiful in all these pictures but my favorites are #4 #7 : )

March 21, 2013 - 12:23 pm

Eileen - I love them all!! She’s so photogenic. I guess if I have to choose… I love love 4, 8 & 9 :)

March 21, 2013 - 2:42 pm

Amanda Moc - beanie beanie… oh <3 biting beanies :P

March 21, 2013 - 5:21 pm

Ruby Thorp - Her cuteness is awe-inspiring!

March 21, 2013 - 5:26 pm

Lisa Tran Lynch - LOVE THEM!

March 21, 2013 - 5:39 pm

Don N Jessica Hartle - Omg she is adorable. So expressive I love it! It is hard to capture that in photos.

March 21, 2013 - 5:41 pm

Heather Santos - So many expressions, and all of the/ are so cute!

March 21, 2013 - 5:42 pm

Linda Lim - I love #4, 8, and 9. She’s so cute

March 21, 2013 - 5:42 pm

Jacob Satayaviboon - 4th or 7th picture are frackin’ cute.

March 21, 2013 - 5:43 pm

Karen Chung - Priceless moment! I like picture #5 and #7.

March 21, 2013 - 5:43 pm

Karen Chung - Priceless moments! I love picture #5 ad #7.

March 21, 2013 - 5:54 pm

Victor Rodriguez - I LOVE the one where she’s sitting down with a toto on and next to a dolly.. so cute!

March 21, 2013 - 6:34 pm

Grace Yu - 4 and 8th picture the best!!! How can I ever chose!!

March 21, 2013 - 6:55 pm

Marlene Suen Hsu - I like 2 and 6. Her surprised expression is just the cutest!

March 21, 2013 - 7:08 pm

Playful Soul Photography - Ahh love the photos. I especially love her adorable cheeks and little smile! LOVE!

March 21, 2013 - 7:13 pm

Tina Tran - Such great pictures! My favorites are the 4th one and 7th one!!

March 21, 2013 - 7:37 pm

Daniel Lynch - 5 and 9 are my favorites!

March 21, 2013 - 7:37 pm

Takako Isetani Tran - Of course, I love them all !!
Especially #2 and #8.

March 21, 2013 - 7:41 pm

Nicole Elizabeth Balanza - 1 and 9 are my favorites! So adorable!

March 21, 2013 - 8:55 pm

Taeko Ozaki - Love Love Love them
I like picture #6 and #8

March 21, 2013 - 9:42 pm

Amanda Moc - love #5 biting her beanie… so A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E!

March 22, 2013 - 2:13 am

Ofelia Lim Kiedpool - 9 & 10 are the cutest! Love it all!

March 22, 2013 - 3:21 am

Bob Voo - Nice images! Enjoyed every pose, especially the second to last.

March 22, 2013 - 6:18 am

Roger Wei - 2 & 9!!

March 22, 2013 - 11:59 am

Kippy Kip - #1: She looks so curious.
#5: “Why are you watching me eat?”

hahah

March 22, 2013 - 1:27 pm

Ernesto Velarde - I love them all but I think my favorites is the 4th, I love her smile in that one and the pose with the doll.

March 23, 2013 - 6:36 pm

Bella Lee - Love all the pictures! 3rd, 4th, 9th, and 10th! But if I have to choose only one, I’d have to go with the 4th one. Yes, #4!

March 28, 2013 - 8:30 am

Charlotte - Beautiful photos! What an adorable child.

FOODaholic : Lifestyle Entry 1

Hi, I’m Teresa, and I’m a FOODaholic. And I don’t discriminate (except when it comes to certain types of mushrooms and some things mushy :X).

If you know me or have been following me on Facebook, Pinterest or Instagram (PirouettePhotog), you know I love my food.

Other things you should know about me: I’m totally random and I have a strange sense of humor. It usually “seems” like I can’t stay focused on one subject for very long (SQUIRREL!)- hmm, maybe that’s why my dog and I get along so well- but it’s really because my brain works something like lightning speed fast, and my fingers can’t type that fast/the words don’t form that fast, so it appears to the general public like “RANDOMNESS”…or craziness…when in reality, everything is really actually super clear (to me. In my head). No, really. I promise.

I took my mama to a little Italian eatery/market today, and wanted to share the love.
Warning: I got too excited about my food and ate it before I realized I wanted to take pictures to show you :/ I realized today that happens a lot…Problem of a FOODaholic.

It’s a little hideaway (sort of) in Pasadena on California/Fair Oaks called “Porta Villa.” I dig their Caesar Salad and Roast Turkey Sandwich (Oh yes, and their cafe latte). I know Yelp reviews rave about their kobe beef with pesto aioli sandwich (which my husband enjoyed), but I prefer the lighter, not-so-dressed-up Roast Turkey Sandwich, which leaves me feeling healthy and light. The food comes in pretty big portions, and since I usually get the caesar salad AND roast turkey sandwich, I can never finish BOTH in one sitting (I usually finish the salad and half of sandwich).

My take on the turkey sandwich: wrapped in fresh and fluffy (not too hard to chew) baquette, the thick and lightly spread turkey deli meat plus the veggies make for a light but filling afternoon sandwich. Perfect for a good meal to leave you full and satisfied. If you’re craving hearty-HEAVY flavored sandwich, this is NOT for you. I suggest trying the Kobe Pesto Aioli sandwich instead ;)

Caesar Salad was dressed pretty heavily, and topped off with air-like seasoned croutons. The dressing is too much if I eat the entire plate of salad in one sitting. However, paired with the light-in-taste roast turkey sandwich, this duo is my go-to whenever I visit.

And I love the atmosphere. High barstools facing the window and both its interior and exterior decor brings back happy nostalgic feelings of Italy’s country side. I heart this place. The customer service is always a 5/5.

So if you’re ever in the area, swing on by, and let me know what you think of it!

*Disclaimer: I’m not a real food critic. I’m an artist and photographer :)

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Introducing Gavin Luke | Los Angeles Newborn Photographer

Baby Gavin is a total delight! And his sweet sister, Ella, has two of the prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen. Thank you, Mom and Dad Holliday, for trusting me to photograph you. I’m looking forward to more sessions with you this year, and seeing your family grow. Hugs!

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March 19, 2013 - 2:11 pm

Lyn Ismael-Bennett - Such a sweetheart! These photos are amazing!

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