I’ve known Tiffany since high school. We lost touch over the years but found each other a few years ago through Myspace of all places. Over the past few years, we’ve grown close and closer. Tiffany and Ly currently reside in New Jersey where Ly is doing is residency. The distance didn’t stopped us from talking to each other almost everyday. She asked me to shoot her and Ly’s wedding anniversary shoot. It first started off as this simple shoot that kept growing and became more and more elaborate. I came up with the idea that we should do a multiple day shoot. I wanted an editorial style high fashion shoot for the two of them. Tiffany was beyond stoked when she heard multiple days and the word “high fashion”. So the dress search begins. One dress lead to two and before you know it, Tiffany bought five BEAUTIFUL dresses for this shoot. Next was location, location, location. I told Tiffany about the living room inside Hotel Palomar. I took pictures of it with my phone and sent them to her and she LOVED IT. This shoot took over six months of planning and when the day finally came, I was beyond excited. Tiffany and Ly was also in town for their friend’s wedding that weekend. On the day we did this shoot, Tiffany literally got off the plane and went straight into hair and make-up for this shoot. She was freaking out because she was beyond exhausted was worried about bags under her eyes etc. I assured her that my friend/make-up artist Tran Nguyen will work her magic. Tiffany was beyond stunning that day. Here’s a few pictures that was taken on Day 1. More pictures to come for Day 2 and 3. But for now, enjoy and let me know what you think.
A special thanks to the entire staff and General Manager Nabil Moubayed at the gorgeous Hotel Palomar. You all were just amazingly helpful. Tiffany and Ly couldn’t stop talking about how nice the entire staff was to them. Thanks so much for everything this day!!
Hair and Make-Up by the talented Tran Nguyen.
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Gorgeous beyond compare. Really.
Very nice. Beautiful couple!
Excellent work Mel!
Beautiful pictures and background. Gorgeous couple. Excellent job Melissa.
Wow, these pics should be in the magazine! Job well done Melissa!
Beautiful pictures and background. Gorgeous couple. Excellent job Melissa.
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