Annnyyywayysss, I hardly ever write on my blog and since I don’t really have anything to edit this week I thought, “Hey, why don’t I write something.” I dink I don’t right much on my blog cause I mizpell hella words and dunt say things write. But whatevs with a capital W. Let’s hope my October clients don’t read this and second guess who they hired to shoot their wedding. My mom will most likely call me in the morning and say, “Anak, why did you write this on your blog?”

Ok so here it goes, Jerry Mcguire moment. Deep thoughts. Hmmm…. Why do feet smell and noses run? Ok no really, deep thoughts. I guess I’ll reflect on this past year. Reflection is usually towards the end of the year but its nice to always stop and just breathe a little. This year has been truly amazing. I have been blessed with so many opportunities and have been fortunate to work with some amazing people. I Love, with a capital L, what I do and am beyond grateful for the time I get to spend with my daughter throughout the week.

Ok, strengths and weaknesses. As a formal supervisor we say opportunities, not weaknesses. Anyways, I think my strengths have been my connection with my clients. I do take a risk sometimes and drop a lot of sarcasm but it has been working out of me. Thank you Ben Stiller for Blue Steel. Always a favorite for groomsmen shots. Opportunities…. Is this going to hurt me to admit on my blog? I think inconsistency is my opportunity. I always want to try something new and go back and forth from what I use to do to what I want to do to what I think I should do to what other people do. Off camera flash, light shows, video, groomsmen peeing shot, etc… It has, however, helped me understand different techniques and know my camera inside out. My biggest advice to photographers out there, shoot video. Videographers are gonna hate me for saying that. Your focus, exposure, white balance and just your understanding of your camera will improve soooo much.

Ok, favorite part of weddings. Meals. Ha, no my favorite part of the wedding, for the past 16 months, has been the father daughter dance. I keep imagining someday that will be me and my daughter. So emotional to see the over protective, macho Dad that you least expect to shed a tear, ballin as he sees his little princess all grown up faster than he wanted her to. Ok, need to take a brief break, wake up my daughter and hold her now.

So what’s in store for the future. Well, I always want to take it to the next level and exceed my own expectations. But honestly, I don’t want any more than what I have. I’m not rollin with some 20s and have plasmas in my sock drawer, but I do have a swagger wagon and love it. Yeah, that’s right, I’m proud to have a minivan. Anyways, I love where I am at in my life. This has been a crazy year and maybe fewer weddings might be nice. But I wouldn’t trade anything for what I have and thank the Lord everyday for the blessings he has given me.

Ok so that wasn’t too painful. Should I write more on my blog posts?

Sandy + Vincent from Patrick Ang on Vimeo.

Video shot and edited by Jorge Martinez

And here are pictures from their wedding yesterday. Special thanks to;
Andrew Skelton for assisting
Jorge Martinez on video
Joseph Inez of Mixterious Force DJ’s
The Clarke Estate
Mariah Carey

Patrick Ang Photography Promotional Video from curtis nemetz on Vimeo.

Special thanks to Curtis Nemetz for getting me back with the dance video I made of him back in June. Stay tuned for my sister’s highlights which will be available to the public when she gets back on the 27th.

And if my last post didn’t have enough pictures here are a few more from my sister’s wedding week. Starts off with a dinner with the Wing and Ang family. Then a picture of Sophie at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and more pictures from my sister’s wedding. Thanks again to Jennifer Williams and Marsha Walker for capturing my sister’s special day. Couldn’t ask for a better team.

On a serious note I’d just like to congratulate my little sister, Hazel, and my new brother-in-law, Andrew, on their beautiful wedding. I love you guys so much and I wish you the best.

Jai+Bindiya from Patrick Ang on Vimeo.

Special thanks to Jorge Martinez for his video skillz.

Special Thanks to:

Casey Hardy
Jorge Martinez
Wendy Pixler-Devers
Melissa Jolley
Gimme Some Sugar
Freestyle Entertainment