Wayne Yuan Photography

Beacon Hill, Boston Engagment Session // Amy + Jon

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:12:14 -0500

Hello Boston! Hello...snow in October? We were watching the Patriots slaughter the Titans Sunday afternoon as snow covered their fields and the Tennesseans slipped left and right. Suddenly we realized, oh my gawd, it's snowing right now?! In Boston?! Oh yes, marshmallow-sized flakes were falling from the sky right outside our window as Amy and Angela texted each other in shock/horror/confusion. We could only hope that pushing the photo shoot back one day would help us stay dry and warm. Luckily, the next morning was gorgeous. Sunny, clear, breezy gorgeous--the perfect day for Amy and Jon's engagement shoot!

We started the morning at the Public Garden across from Boston Commons. The morning glow was sweet. And the fact that Amy and Jon kept giggling made it even sweeter. They took us up Beacon Hill to the famous Acorn Street--coolest cobblestone road we'd ever seen! (Wayne exclaimed, "HOT!") We let Jon do a couple of his GQ poses that he'd been practicing (secretly) with his sleeves rolled up. Sweet. We had such a blast with you two! Sweet potato fries rock.

Meatpacking District, New York Portrait Session // Mica + Mark

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:23:05 -0500

Mica and Mark came all the way from Dallas, Texas to take portraits with us in New York City! They've been married five years, and yet they still couldn't keep their hands off each other--Mark could not stop kissing her (smile). We did a morning shoot at the Meatpacking District and Highline Park, and though it was freezing outside, these two Texans were true troopers--even with runny noses, they gave us their best smiles. The morning sun was so gorgeous, if it wasn't so hard to get up that early, we'd do sunrise photoshoots all the time!

Happy Birthday, Mica! You guys are the cutest. And don't forget to watch Flash Forward (smile).

Coney Island Engagement Session // Sheryl + Mike

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:32:35 -0500

Maybe it's the flamboyant colors, or maybe it's the hot dogs--but people do crazy things at Coney Island. Like trying to take pictures on a moving merry-go-round. And hanging upside-down from monkey bars. And running through a crowd of seagulls, with a kite....three times. Sheryl and Mike, thanks for exploring with us! And remember--making out in public is allowed during engagement sessions (smile). We were happy campers because the sunlight was gor-ge-ous! Plus, how can you not end the Coney Island experience with some funnel cake? Mmm. We were happy campers indeed.

5 Pointz Wedding Photos // Sigh + JayR

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:35:21 -0500

When you put together a warehouse of graffiti, two stretch limos, and both the bride and groom rocking out with their band, this wedding can only be described as FIERCE. Sigh and JayR stepped up the game with every single detail of their big day. Like having three pairs of bridal shoes. And the fanciest wedding invitations we'd ever seen. And the fact that Sigh made all of her own centerpieces still amazes us (they looked professional!). They even had their own "Red Carpet" style photobooth for their guests! And you can't beat a portrait session at 5 Pointz. They invited all their super-talented siblings to perform throughout the reception to spice up the party (is it a Filipino thing that everybody knows how to sing?!) And for the grand finale, we all caught a glimpse of their alternate lifestyle as rockstars--their band, April's End, rocked out the final moments of the evening. Seriously fierce.

Highline Park Engagement Photos // Lande + Andy

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:47:19 -0500

Lande and Andy's names sound so similar that when we called one of them, both would respond. This became a slight problem when we tried to get Lande to "give us some sass"....because, well, Andy started to do some pretty strange things (smile). Just teasing. You guys did awesome! The sunlight was gorgeously juicy--we loved it! So we decided to check out Highline Park near the Meatpacking District for the very first time--we loved it! Lande also showed up with a fresh new haircut--we looooved it! And Andy learned how to "prance" across the Hudson River Walk--AND WE LOVED IT! You guys are heaps of fun. Can't wait until your wedding next March!

Piermont, New York Engagement Photos // Melissa + John

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:16:38 -0500

When life gives you wind, make it a huuuuuge studio fan. Even with her hair flying every which way, Melissa looked like she was posing for a magazine cover--and John would tell us, "she's trying to look sexy". John, we know you were trying to look sexy too! (smile) No doubt, they rocked it! They also have the littlest dog I'd ever seen. "Boo" was actually what John gave Melissa when he proposed (in addition to the ring of course!) Piermont, NY turned out to be a really nice place for pictures. Thanks guys for the galbi overload--Korean food always makes us happy (smile).

Jersey City Hyatt Wedding Photos // Rosemari + James

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:38:40 -0500

We've always heard about the amazing view of New York from the Hyatt in Jersey City, but seeing it in person was just incredible! Even Rosemari herself couldn't believe she was getting married there as she gazed out her bridal suite window--a clear, beautiful skyline of Manhattan. It was a big day for Rosemari and James, so you can imagine getting ready for the wedding was no easy task! Yet through all the this-and-that's and here-and-there's of the busy morning, all the anxieties turned to glee when Rosemari saw (spied on) her soon-to-be-husband through her window. And all of a sudden, she forgot about everything else, and happily exclaimed, "I can't wait to marry my husband!" (tear). We're so glad they did. And to celebrate, they showed off their fresh new ballroom dance moves to impress the crowd! You guys did awesome!

Battery Park Engagement Photos // Jessica + Russell

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:14:31 -0500

Jess and Russell have actually mysteriously crossed paths with us in the past--it wasn't until we met that we all realized we had been at the same party several times before! What a small world. When they showed up for our engagement session at Battery Park, Russ told us a little secret--he had gone through our entire blog the night before and researched all our poses in advance! If all our couples did that, Angela would be out of a job (smile). We trekked through the cold while trying to dodge the nosy park rangers who always started getting suspicious whenever we pulled out our off-camera flash. (Does a flash and battery pack look intimidating?!) After the third time they approached us, we started to pull it out as discretely as possible (while subtly glancing left and right)--definitely ninja territory. Way to spice up a photoshoot!

Gustavino's Wedding Photos // Erika + Elton

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:04:03 -0500

We knew from their prospect park engagement session photos that Erika and Elton's wedding would be just as fun(ny). Yes, Elton's infamous monster noises played a big role once again. But when the best man handed him two glow sticks during his speech, it unleashed his true disco-fever nature. Of course, and his instinct to impress Erika. They all danced/raved the night away at the classy Gustavino's in New York City to a live band, funky shades, and endless laughter. Erika and Elton finally took their relationship to the next level. And we're so glad they did.

Designed to Dream: Wedding Contest 2010

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:08:21 -0500

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Elisabeth Events and several other vendors (including one of our very own Style Me Pretty: Little Black Book member!) to bring you the Designed to Dream: Wedding Contest 2010 with a Grand Prize valued at over $15,000!

The Grand Prize sponsors include:

Elisabeth Events
Petals Premier
Tony Santana Cigar Rolling Company
Wayne Yuan Photography
Laura Hooper Calligraphy

Check out Lisa's website for full details on how to enter and the Grand Prize package.

The deadline is Thursday, October 15, 2009 to be one of five (5) finalists. The public voting period for the five finalists will be open on Elisabeth Events' blog from October 18th-21st, and the winner will be announced there on Friday, October 23rd.

Share this with anyone you know who is planning to be wedding next year, and good luck to all contestants!

Long Island Wedding Photos // Wendy + Danny

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:23:06 -0500

We knew going into this wedding that we were going to be laughing. A lot. Mainly because we knew Danny would be there. So you can imagine our surprise when we saw Danny (and Wendy) crying their eyes out during the ceremony! It was definitely an emotional day for this joyful couple and both their (gigantic) families. Of course, the rest of the day was hilarious, and our portrait session at the Flushing Meadows Corona Park rocked all their pretty silver shoes right off...the girls of course.

The Tides Estate Wedding Photos // Amy + Jimmy

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:38:03 -0500

When you marry a DJ, you know your wedding is going to have a rockin' good beat. With his own turntables, subwoofer, speakers, and his (FOUR!) blue lights, Jimmy married his lovely Amy at a secret little mansion called The Tides. After tying the knot at their quaint garden-style ceremony, the happy couple headed inside to begin the party. Jimmy's buddy from the clubs came out to DJ for their big day--seriously, best DJ ever. We couldn't help but groove a little ourselves.

Winner of the WPJA Q2 2009 Competition!

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:32:08 -0500

The Wedding Photojournalist Association just announced their Q2 2009 contest results. We're honored that two of our images have won places this year! You can check them out below:

We are also proud to announce that we've been chosen to be part of Cake and Pictures, an exclusive directory that only the best of the best wedding photographers can join. We're thrilled to see our names listed alongside other top photographers that we look up to!

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Long Branch Wedding Photos // Tina + Jorgen

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:27:32 -0500

Good things happen when people move to London (Angela hearts London). Because this is where the American cutie met her Norwegian prince in shining armor. Tina and Jorgen flew all their friends and family from all over Europe to celebrate this joyous day with them in her homeland Jersey. They even prepared a little surprise for everybody--halfway through the cocktail hour, a jet flew over the beach dragging a banner that announced the newly-wed couple! Then the waltz, the speech, the tears...how are European guys so romantic??

Only 5 spots left for 2010!

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:08:41 -0500

We don't know why, we don't know how...but we do know that 2010 bookings have been filling up fast! With our maximum of 25 weddings per year, 20 have already been confirmed, leaving only 5 spots open. After these spots have been filled up, we will no longer be accepting anymore 2010 weddings.

To make this even sweeter, we are now including travel fees nationwide (48 states) to all our packages! So welcome, future brides from anywhere (everywhere!). Got a wedding in San Francisco? We'll be there. How about Chicago? No problem! Traveling down south to Texas? We're only a plane ride away.

If you would like to see if we're available on your wedding date, you can check our 2010 schedule here: http://www.wayneyuan.com/availability.html

To steal one of the last 5 wedding spots for 2010, fill out our contact form and we'd love to talk to you about your wedding (and all the details in between): http://www.wayneyuan.com/contact.html

So, brides of 2010...let the race begin.

On another note, welcome the newest member of our photography team! His name is Misu (short for Tiramisu, Angela's favorite dessert!)