BKM Photo Blog » Weddings

Pocholo and Kate

Ben and Kirin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:29:14 +0000

Pocholo and Kate are meant to be together. Where she may be fiery, he’s calm. Where she may be impatient, he’s steady and receptive. Where he may be impassive, she’s animated. The way they complemented each other was so apparent to us when we shot their engagement photos so many months ago.

Their wedding had a classically beautiful feel to it, from the ceremony at the Immaculata at USD to the reception at The Prado at Balboa Park, so that influenced the approach Kirin and I took when we photographed them. Take a look for yourself…

Make Up Artist: Cherie & Co.
Ceremony Site: Immaculata, USD
Reception Site: The Prado

The Wedding of Laurence and Cherryl

Ben and Kirin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:58:48 +0000

We knew Laurence and Cherryl were talented performers. They are both active in the PASACAT, an organization dedicated to Filipino folk dances and music. What we didn’t realize was the extent of their talent. Laurence is an accomplished singer, and Cherryl comes from a family of performing artisits: her siblings, father and uncle are all dancers, singers and musicians. And they all showed off their talents at the reception!

The ceremony was held at the Immaculata at USD, and the reception was held at the Courtyard Marriott in Liberty Station. We love shooting at the Immaculata and at the Founder’s Chapel on that campus. That was the first time we’ve shot at Liberty Station, and we learned that that location had some good spots to shoot, also.

The whole day was just a feast for the eyes for Kirin and I. It was icing on the cake that Cherryl and Laurence are such cool people, too. Here’s to you, guys!

This is just a gorgeous image of Cherryl by Kirin.

Kudos to our good friend John of NR3 for suggestion this bridge by the Marriott for wedding party shots.

Lauren and Mike

Ben and Kirin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:06:49 +0000

Lauren and Mike’s wedding was a big, warm, Italian hug of a wedding. It was sweet, raucous, loud and happy, and reminded Kirin and I so much of our own familes. I know I sound like a broken record saying this, but Kirin and I are so lucky to be in a business that allows us to meet so many genuinely warm and loving people. Lauren and Mike are no exception to this. Here’s to you, guys!

The Wedding of Jackie and Joe

Ben and Kirin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:55:54 +0000

Jackie and Joe are easily one of our favorite couples. They were up for almost anything we threw at them. They had a great engagement session. And our aftershoot session with them at Torrey Pines State Park was poetry. We love you guys! We’re just sad that you couldn’t get married to each other again so we could do this some more!

Jaclyn and Joseph, the Post-Wedding Portrait Session

Ben and Kirin — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:36:30 +0000

During the big day, time flies by fast. Although we captured wonderful images from Jaclyn and Joseph’s wedding day(post to follow), they planned early on for a post wedding shoot, when they were relaxed and could simply enjoy each other.

We shot at a favorite spot for many photographers, the Torrey Pines State Park. It’s a beautiful place, and has become a favorite hiking spot for us. Jaclyn was such a trooper, walking in her dress. It was fun having so much time to work with.

Photos from the wedding day will be up soon, we promise.

Jasmine and Ryan

Ben and Kirin — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:29:21 +0000

Early on, when Ryan posted one of the photos we shot from his wedding onto his Facebook profile, he wrote the caption, “I’m home now.” I thought that was the most simple, profound way I’ve heard someone describe their marriage. I wish I thought of that!

Kirt and Anna

Ben and Kirin — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:38:53 +0000

Kirt and Anna are a wonderful young couple who had their ceremony at Point Loma and their reception at the old El Cortez. These two adore each other, and being around couples like this warms my heart.

Coming Soon: The Wedding of Jasmine and Ryan

Ben and Kirin — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:47:07 +0000

Dean and Jasmine’s Wedding

Ben and Kirin — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:47:26 +0000

Dean was one of the most involved grooms we’ve worked with, doing things up to the last minutes before the ceremony to make sure everything was laid out in a way that would make Jasmine happy. They were relaxed and easy to work with, making it easy to capture the shots we wanted. We especially love the images we caught below.

Jasmine and Dean’s Wedding, the Teasers

Ben and Kirin — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 06:01:47 +0000

Thanks to ya know, life, we haven’t been blogging in as timely a manner as we would like to, but you can enjoy these teasers from Jasmine and Dean’s sweet wedding at the Island Club in Coronado.
I especially love the first one. It took timing and yelling “Do not look down Dean!” to catch it at just the right moment (and right light).

More to come! –Kirin