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All You Need is Love

Courtney — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:29:31 +0000

Ambreen and Omar’s wedding was held on July 19, 2009 at the Marriott of Anaheim. Sometimes when Ahmed and Mehreen get busy during the peak wedding season, they will send other team photographers (and out source the full wedding photography) to other photographers. He trusts all his team photographers to produce amazing and beautiful images for AAcreation Photography clients because not only do they know AA’s photographic style, but there is also a relationship built on confidence between them that allows for extra shooters. Because Ahmed & Mehreen were busy the weekend of Ambreen and Omar’s Pakistani wedding, Rupesh Kotecha and Richard Agajanian were the photographers for this event. Rupesh and Richard did a phenomenal job at their wedding and produced aesthetically creative images that mirror our style. Ambreen and Omar were a great couple to work with at both their Mehndi and Pakistani wedding. The bride loves watching movies and traveling, while the groom is a surgeon in residency in Ohio and love electronics and music. Below are some of our favorite images from their Mehndi and wedding ceremony.

Marriott of Anaheim
700 West Convention Way
Anaheim, CA 92802

Ambreen and Omar together during their Pakistani wedding ceremony at the Marriott of Anaheim

A detail shot during the Mehndi

The bride Ambreen laughing during hers and Omar's Mehndi

A beautiful portrait of the bride during her Pakistani wedding

A portrait of the groom Omar

A detail shot of the bride's henna

Ambreen and Omar posing for a portrait together at the Marriott of Anaheim for their Pakistani wedding

The bride and groom listening to a guest's speech during their Pakistani wedding

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Why You Should Spend Big Money On A Good Wedding Photographer – thesaricladbride

Courtney — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:26:09 +0000

There are many parts that go into creating the perfect wedding such as the venue location, the dress, the catering services and decorations that cost a lot of money, but one part that should not be forgotten is spending big money on an impeccable wedding photographer. While it is partly true that anyone can pick up a digital camera and shoot away because of how accessible photography has become in this day and age, it is still not the same as hiring an actual photographer who has the experience, passion and eye to create the lasting moments that a client deserves. Below are five points we at AA Creation Photography believe why it is important to spend the big money on hiring a good wedding photographer versus hiring a relatively cheap photographer or a family member that owns a digital camera.

1. The low rate photographer versus the high rate photographer- A good photographer will have the eye or vision for creating images that a person just owning a digital camera or a low rate photographer will not have. The low rate photographer will likely only own one camera and lens while standing in the same position for the entire wedding ceremony and reception and essentially doing the bare minimum. The high rate photographer although pricey will give you lasting memories through the photographs created. A high rate photographer compared to the low rate photographer will have several cameras and lenses such as a fisheye or wide-angle lens to give a whole new perspective. The high rate photographer will also offer new angles from high and low and ultimately be well worth the money spent.

A whole new perspective with a fisheye lens

2. Established Trust- Being able to trust in the photographer hired for your wedding is very important. There have been too many instances where a bride has hired a low rate photographer and they have either been disappointed in the images or even worse the photographer failed to show up. There are also the feared questions of “Will their personality work with my event?”, “Will there be an album and if so, will it even look well put together and presentable?” and “Will they nickel and dime me?”. These are important questions to consider when selecting a photographer for your wedding/event. Typically when spending the money for a high rate photographer there will be no issue about trust because these photographers have insurance and know the proper protocol when being hired as your photographer.

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A Match Made in Heaven

Courtney — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:02:22 +0000

Jasmeen and Simon were once again a great couple to work with. We previously photographed their Magni Ceremony and Chunni Ceremony in September 2009. We will also be photographing two more of their events including their Sikh Wedding on April 24, 2010 and their Sangeet a few days prior. Being able to work with Jasmeen and Simon for five of their events has been a joy and we are excited to shoot their wedding soon.

Their engagement photo session took place at the Huntington Library (our first time shooting there) and then we continued the rest of the session in Old Town Pasadena. At Huntington Library generally a permit is required for photography and we were told by a man at the main entrance that if we took photos without a permit we would be asked to leave with no refund. We however decided to take a chance and for two hours were able to get some amazing shots. While in Old Town Pasadena, we ate at their favorite sushi restaurant called Sushi Roku and discussed the details of their wedding.

Below are some of the sneak peak images from Jasmeen and Simon’s engagement photo session.

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Huntington Library
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108

Sushi Roku
33 Miller Alley
Pasadena, CA 91103

Jasmeen and Simon during their engagement photo session in Old Town Pasadena

The bride and groom having fun together in Old Town Pasadena

A portrait of Jasmeen during her engagement session at Huntington Library

The groom Simon posing for a portrait at Huntington Library for his and Jasmeen's engagement session

Another portrait of the bride during her engagement photo session

A sweet moment between the couple

The bride and groom together at Huntington Library for the first half of their engagement photo session

This attorney and engineer were a perfect couple right from the start

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Love is a Splendored Thing

Courtney — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:33:06 +0000

Saba and Hammad were a fun couple to work with. We photographed their Nikah Ceremony on January 2, 2010 at Aashiana Restaurant in Diamond Bar. Saba and Hammad’s Pakistani Wedding is set for December 2010. Shooting for three hours, their Nikah Ceremony was a small event with about 150 guests in attendance. Below are some of the sneak peak images from Saba and Hammad’s Nikah Ceremony.

Aashiana Restaurant
2020 S. Brea Canyon Road
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(909) 396-0176

Saba and Hammad together during their Nikah Ceremony at Aashiana Restaurant in Diamond Bar, California

A portrait of the bride Saba being hugged by a guest

A portrait of the groom Hammad during his Pakstani Nikah Ceremony

The bride and groom together at their Nikah Ceremony. The groom sure loved the camera.

Saba with her brother and mother during the Nikah Ceremony in Diamond Bar, California

A detail shot of Saba's henna

Saba and Hammad at their Pakistani Nikah Ceremony

Hammad putting Saba's ring on her

The bride and groom chatting with one another during their Nikah Ceremony

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A Picture Perfect Story of Love

Courtney — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:45:28 +0000

Nida and Imran were once again a great couple to work with. We previously photographed their Pakistani Engagement Session at the end of October 2009. Nida and Imran’s Pakistani wedding ceremony was held on New Year’s Day at Chandni Restaurant in Newark, California. The bride Nida is currently attending college and her interests are interior decorating, music, movies, arts and fashion. The groom Imran works full time and his interests include movies, cars, computers and the internet. The bride’s sister Tahrim, who was super helpful when she tagged along at their engagement session, created a video slideshow with all the friends at the wedding. Below are some of the sneak peek images from Nida and Imran’s wedding photography.

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Chandni Restaurant
5748 Mowry School Road
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 668-1051

Nida and Imran holding each other close during their portrait session at their Pakistani wedding ceremony

A portrait of the groom Imran during his Pakistani wedding ceremony in Newark, California

Imran visiting and chatting with a guest during his and Nida's Pakistani wedding ceremony

A detail shot of the bride's henna

The bride and groom together and listening to a guest speak during their Pakistani wedding ceremony

Another portrait of the bride and groom together...

The bride and groom getting ready to leave...

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And They Lived Happily Ever After…

Courtney — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 07:23:46 +0000

Ruby and Ausman were once again a complete joy to work with. We previously photographed their Nikah Ceremony and their Engagement session a few months prior to their wedding. Ruby and Ausman’s Pakistani wedding reception was held at the Hilton Long Beach. Ruby was such an awesome bride to work with because unlike most brides who are not comfortable posing, she perfectly knew how to model as a bride and made our job easier. Below are some of the sneak peek images from the bride and groom’s Wedding photography.

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Ruby and Ausman posing with a cool car in Long Beach for their Mehndi and Pakistani Wedding

A portrait of the beautiful bride Ruby

The groom Ausman posing for a portrait at the Hilton Long Beach during his Pakistani Wedding

Ruby was such an amazing bride to work with. She photographs beautifully.

Another portrait of the bride Ruby and my favorite picture from the wedding.

Ruby and Ausman embracing each other during their portrait session. Simple yet elegant.

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Friendship Turned Wedded Bliss

Courtney — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:04:11 +0000

Juveria and Wasi’s Pakistani Muslim Nikah ceremony and reception were held at ShahNawaz Restaurant in Lakewood, California on November 25, 2009. The couple were a pleasure to work with and we had fun during the entire ceremony and reception. Juveria and Wasi have known each other for seven years and after such a long time of knowing each other, were excited about beginning their life together as husband and wife. When it came time to discussing the wedding details, the one thing the bride and groom both agreed on was that the photos had to be nothing less than magnificent and they wanted a photographer that understood their culture and tradition. That is why Juveria and Wasi chose to work with us after commenting on our photography as being “beautiful, classy, attractive, elegant and soft”. Below are some of our favorites from the evening.

Jihad Turk, Muslim Officiant (He is young and to the point, it was a small 15 min ceremony
310-415-6747
jihad.turk@yahoo.com

ShahNawaz Restaurant (The location is perfect for smaller wedding and mehndi parties)
12225 Centralia St
Lakewood, CA 90715
(562) 402-7443

The bride and groom together at their Nikah Ceremony at ShahNawaz Restaurant

A portrait of the bride Juveria entering for her Nikah Ceremony

The groom Wasi during his Pakistani Muslim Nikah Ceremony in Lakewood, California

The bride's brother mingling with guests

The bride and groom holding hands during their Nikah Ceremony

A sentimental moment for the bride Juveria

Juveria and Wasi posing for a portrait together after their Nikah Ceremony

Juveria and Wasi with the bride's family

The bride and groom with his family

The groom's mother signing marriage papers

The beautiful bride is all smiles during her Nikah Ceremony and reception

Cake cutting time for Juveria and Wasi

The bride and groom getting ready to leave...

We made a custom website for the bride and groom. click here to view the client website.

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Engineers Love at First Sight

Courtney — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:50:15 +0000

Sonali and Gautam’s Indian Hindu wedding ceremony was held at the Doubletree Hotel in Torrance, California on November 22, 2009. The couple were a joy to work with and we all had fun during both the ceremony and reception. The bride Sonali works as a Software Engineer at Aerospace Company and loves dogs especially her golden retriever Chum Chum. She also loves watching movies, hiking and going out to dinner with friends. The groom Gautam works as an electrical engineer in the Silicon Valley. He also enjoys watching movies, reading, lifting weights and telling jokes and being funny. Below are some of our favorite images from the evening. Lindsay and I were the main photographers at the wedding.

DJ Umair from Riamu Entertainment & Lighting tore it up at the wedding. One of the best South Asian MCs in California.
www.riamu.com
Umair@riamu.com

Beverly Stelly was the event planner at Doubletree Hotel Torrance/South Bay.
21333 Hawthorne Boulevard,
Torrance, California, United States 90503

Serg Swiderski was the videographer. Our first time working with him and cant wait to see his dvd.
949-646-6802
info@perfectvideo.net

Shukavak was the officiant / priest. Can’t say enough good things about his ceremonies.
Shukavak@gmail.com

Sonali and Gautam during their Indian Hindu wedding ceremony at the Doubletree Hotel in Torrance, California

A portrait of the bride Sonali

The groom Gautam during his and Sonali's Indian Hindu ceremony

Parents laughing and having a good time during the ceremony. We love candid shots...

Indian Hindu wedding ceremony details

The bride and groom joining hands during their Indian Hindu ceremony at the Doubletree Hotel in Torrance, California

Grand entrance during Sonali and Gautam's reception. Gautam's Mom's entrance was worth checking out.

Sonali and Gautam entering the Crystal Ballroom at the Doubletree Hotel in Torrance, California for their reception

Visiting with a guest during the Indian Hindu reception

Guests at Sonali and Gautam's Indian Hindu ceremony and reception

A sweet moment during Sonali and Gautam's wedding reception

The bride and groom listening to a speech during their reception

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Scrapbook Wedding Album of Pakistani Valima Reception at Vibiana Los Angeles California- Adnan and Sana

Courtney — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:59:12 +0000

Scrapbooking for some is just a hobby taken up during free time, but for others it is a way to creatively layout images that will ultimately capture the feeling and the mood connected to their memories rather than just placing photographs in a standard photo album. AAcreation Photography is one of the first South Asian wedding photography companies to incorporate the use of scrapbooking layouts and looks to create a scrapbook wedding album.

Scrapbooking generally includes using different colored backgrounds or designs, rubber stampings, cut-outs, die cuts, stickers and cards to enhance photographs and set the tone.

We offer several various kinds of albums and the scrapbooking wedding album is one of the unique options we have for our higher end packages. This particular wedding album is handmade and takes over 40 hours to create. Just like with any other standard album, we still strive to have a theme throughout the album and make sure that it is created with each client’s specific likes and needs in mind.

Below are some sample photographs of Adnan and Sana’s scrapbook wedding album. The photographs of the album do not compare to the level of detail and dedication that goes in these albums.

Adnan and Sana’s Pakistani Valima Reception was held on December 29, 2008 at Vibiana (www.vibianala.com) in Los Angeles, California. The reception was wonderful and we had fun photographing their event. Adnan and Sana were a great couple to work with and creating their scrapbook wedding album was just as fun as photographing their Pakistani Valima Reception.

Please enjoy the images below of how our scrapbooking wedding albums create a beautiful collection of your special day .

The cover of Adnan and Sana's scrapbook wedding album

A spread showing the decorations and location of the bride and groom's Pakistani Valima Reception at Vibiana

A fairytale themed spread of the bride and groom in their Pakistani Valima scrapbook wedding album

Uniquely and creatively designed spread showing single photographs of Adnan and Sana with statements they wrote for one another

A spread of the family designed and handcrafted for Adnan and Sana's scrapbook wedding album

A beautifully created spread using embellishments to enhance the photograph for the bride and groom's Pakistani Valima scrapbook wedding album

Pakistani Nikah Wedding Ceremony Photography at Crowne Plaza Hotel Fullerton California – Ruby & Ausman

Courtney — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:14:23 +0000

Ruby and Ausman’s Nikah wedding ceremony was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Fullerton, California on August 15, 2009. They were such a great couple to work with and we had fun during the entire ceremony. Below are some of the favorite images from the night and a link to their client website. Can’t wait to photograph their wedding later in December.

Ruby and Ausman Website (Click Link)

Special thanks also for the vendors at Ruby and Ausman’s Nikah wedding ceremony include:

Kamran Hussain and Henna Qureshi, Florist & Decor (kposhdesigns.com)

Elyas Abowath, Salman Mohamedy, Nasir Malik and Hammad Arsalan, Musicians at the Nikah Ceremony

Essam Ulhaq, DJ (eUlhaq@uci.edu)

Ruby and Ausman's portrait session during their Pakistani Nikah Ceremony

Stage decorations for the Nikah ceremony by K. Posh Designs

Flowers and decor by K. Posh Designs

Portrait of bride and groom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Fullerton, California

Portrait of Bride Ruby at her Pakistani Nikah Ceremony

A beautiful portrait of Ruby

The Bride's brother and sisters being silly

Ruby and her bridesmaid, lil one was so cute...

The band performing a song for Ruby and Ausman at their Nikah Ceremony

Ruby and Ausman's guests having drinks at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Fullerton, California

Ruby and Ausman posing for a portrait together during their Nikah Ceremony