Vendor Spotlight: Montayre Photography

To continue my spotlight on some of my vendor friends.....

I present Montayre Photography, specializing in weddings and events based in southern California.  Ryan Montayre is one of my very good friends and have known him for years.  He's very easy going, light-hearted, funny and talented.  I've had the honor to work with Ryan on a few occasions.  When it comes to business, he's very professional, with a little comedy mixed in.  There is never a dull moment when you're with him.

A good wedding photographer knows how to tell a story through pictures, incorporating lighting, angles and perfect moments.  Ryan does just that and more, adding his artistic eye in every photo.  So for those of you looking for expertise, personality, quality and experience, look no further.

Here is just a little snippet of his work:

Don't hesitate!  Book Montayre Photography now for your next event!  Tell him I sent you.  :)

Spotlight: Studio 64 Photography

I know and am friends with a few, very talented vendors.  So I decided, once a month, to spotlight some of them.

Recently, I celebrated cinco de mayo with some friends, JayR & Erin.....at their wedding!  Not working, but as a guest.  It was one of the best weddings I've been to lately.  They got married at the beautiful Prado in Balboa Park.  Their awesome photography team was Studio 64, a new up and coming team whose innovative style sets a new trend in the photography world.  Marcel and Iris are a fun, easy going couple who make you feel comfortable.  I haven't worked with them personally.....yet! :)  But from what I see, from weddings I've been to, they're one of the best.  

Studio 64 excels in weddings, engagements, various charities, and even celebrities.  One to mention is my cousin Eugene Amano of the Tennessee Titans.  Their wedding was the first I've seen Studio 64 work with.  It was the first time I saw beautiful photography, like I've never seen before.  They pay special attention to detail, lighting and overall style.  

If you're looking for a well-rounded, stylish, easy-going, and talented people who make you feel comfortable in their world, contact Studio 64 Photography!

{My friends below......Photos courtesy of Studio 64}

Eugene & Frances' engagement session at LP Field

Eugene & Frances' Wedding

Karen & Christian's maternity shoot

Erin & JayR's Engagement Shoot

Erin & JayR's Wedding

So don't hesitate to contact Marcel & Iris!
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"Official" Engagement Party

Yes, ANOTHER engagement party.  What can I say....we LOVE to party!  This time it was Kelvin's 25th birthday.  By then, we had told everyone we were engaged so we decided to make it an official engagement party; Kelvin's birthday happens to be at the same time :)

EVENT:  Kelvin's 25th birthday & "Official" Engagement Party

SCHEME:  Las Vegas Poker Night.  Some bridesmaids and I decided to dress up as poker dealers. We had a make-shift photobooth to look like a casino.

PHOTOS by:  Montayre Photography

Las Vegas sign made by me :)

Some of Kelvin's groomsmen havin' a drink

My bridesmaids and I as poker dealers

I made some candy bar favors

Me & the hubby

Some family took advantage of the photobooth

Balloon arch for our front door made by me :)

Silly cousins

Our engagement cake provided by our bridesmaids and groomsmen

More friends in the photobooth

"Unofficial" Engagement Party

I've done many weddings, but for my first showcase event I'd like to share my wedding events, which in a way started my journey as an event planner.

EVENT:  My 25th Birthday & "Unofficial" Engagement Party.  I got engaged in San Francisco on August 16, 2008.  I had already planned my birthday party, so hence the "unofficial".  I guess you can say it was more of an "announcement" of our engagement.

SCHEME:  I turned 25 years old.  So I did a spin on the whole 25th traditional anniversary gift, which is silver. I also always wanted to do a hawaiian theme (since I was a polynesian dancer back then).  So I put all my ideas on paper and came up with this.

COLORS:  Black and Silver.

PHOTOS by: Montayre Photography

Me and my hubby

My beautiful ring

Some decor

My beautiful bridesmaids

My 25th birthday cake

Bottle of Alize signed by all our guests.  Good idea in place of a guestbook! :)