Call us lucky. Even Big Dipper came out to watch the fireworks!

I was so busy in this one. I lit the mum then ran across the field while drawing little circles behind Chung. The pretty one on the left was lit by some other group, thanks for contributing

That’s Alice and me!! The high one was lit by Chung. Purrrty!!!

Then Chung had this idea of which guy can have the tackiest senior-picture like pose with his girlfriend/wife writing his name behind him.

I think we have a winner here! Go Jimmy!!! Nice handwriting Steph! HAHAHAA!

We thought we were saving the best for last. This thing is called “Fortune Soldier”, and we expected it to explode really high…but it turned out to be somewhat anticlimactic. HAHA!

Nice handwriting too, Regine!!

Happy July 4th everyone!!

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The super bridge in Astoria that crosses the mighty Columbia River.

I had to put this photo up because that was what Efro was doing the entire time.

Cannon Beach.

Haystack Rock at Canon Beach.

The most photographed lighthouse in the world…according to a travel guide Efro bought.

LOVE this shot. So dreamy! I wonder what it feels like to live in that little white house with red roof.

Here we are at Crater Lake! That water is SO blue!!

Got to be the model for once, thanks Efro!

This might be my favorite shot throughout the entire trip! We got super lucky with the weather that day in Crater Lake NP. We experienced snow, sleet, rain, sunshine, and cloudiness in just a few short hours. This is one of the last shots I took before leaving this enchanted place.

Alice got bored while Efro was taking his good ol’ time with waterfall shots, so she started posing for me. HAHAHAA!

Nice! Famous Multnomah Fall along Columbia River. It’s only 30 minutes outside of Portland.

HAHAHAA! I just ruined it, didn’t I?

Space Needle from the bottom.

Thanks Efro and Roni for keeping our company. I would not been as much fun without you guys!!

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This is a must-go stop when visiting Seattle.

World Famous Pike Place Fish! Flying fish just like on TV and books (circled in red).

Top left: those are some HUGE eggs! Bottom right: that’s one ugly monk fish!

Another place that people have to check out when they go to Seattle, the first Starbucks!

Same old Starbucks coffee, but I guess people just gotta have one from the original store

Next day we headed to Olympic National Park. There is Efro and Roni!

The rainforest is super cool and it’s definitely something we don’t get to see in Texas!

What a goofy couple!

Love this massive quadruple waterfall! See tiny people on the top right corner? It’s like 7 stories deep!

That’s me trying to act all cool.

HAHA!!

It was hard to find a restroom. When you do find one, the smell can make you faint. But when you gotta go, it doesn’t matter any more!

Efro’s pano of Second Beach at Olympic National Park. I love it!!

I saw Roni picked up a stick…I couldn’t resist…

Some one had built a “tub”…Alice was ready for a bath. Cute!

This almost looks like a scene in Lord of the Ring or something. That mountain peak peeking out in the back I believe is Mt Olympus!

Part 2 should be posted really soon, be sure to come back because it gets better from here.

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Wedding pictures hold some of the happiest memories of a lifetime, so be sure you consider all the angles when preparing to be photographed on the big day.

Exfoliate and moisturize- Don’t forget that the most important step is good skincare for a clean, smooth base. Soft, supple skin will be the best canvas for any makeup to look great on.

Don’t go changing- Brides shouldn’t try new skincare products, or anything that may irritate skin during the wedding countdown. Don’t be tempted to get cosmetic or skin treatments too close to the date, especially if you haven’t experienced the procedure before.

Build from a solid foundation- Be sure that your foundation is the right color and formulation for your skin. Color correcting concealers, like green/yellow for redness, and peach/yellow for undereye circles are a much better choice than simply layering on more makeup. Remember that redness will be easily picked up in photographs so take care to balance that out, and stay away from more pink based foundations.

Define eyes and brows- While its important to line and define eyes so they pop in photos, keep in mind that dark shadow will make eyes recede and look smaller. For big bright eyes, highlight the inner corners and brow bone with an off-white, light pink or pale gold shadow or crayon.

Make sure brows are properly framing the face- everyone looks better and younger with defined brows. Fill the arches with powder or a solid pigment and brush.

Skip the glitter- Radiance-enhancing or shimmery foundations make faces look too slick and shiny for photos, so if you must, keep the sheen only on cheekbones and the cupid’s bow for highlighting purposes. Always finish the t-zone with powder, and and blot any oiliness as needed.

Consider your lighting- Do take the time to stop and think about if the event/photos will be taking place indoors or out, and at what time of day. Indoor photos will be taken with flash, so it’s important to use powder to combat shine and to also be sure foundation is matched well. If outdoors, soften makeup a bit as it can easily look too heavy or harsh in sunlight.

Personalize the makeup plan- The older you are, the more important it is to avoid shimmery eye makeup, as it tends to bring attention to fine lines. Black eyeliner can also look too harsh for older women (same goes for liquid liner). Many fair blondes may be more suited for eyeliner and mascara in the brown tones so as to not look overdone.

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I want to share with you some random fun pictures from our recent weddings:

Alice with Lauren and two of her good friends (Christine and Tessy) who were also our brides. I love this kind of picture because it shows that people trust us so much that they just keep referring their friends to us.

Me with our beautiful Shiner gals this past weekend. A 3 sisters and a cousin (Jill, Jamie, Jenny, and Heather) are all Serendipity Photography brides.

Goofy photobooth pictures with Michele and Jimmy

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