Tamara's Bridal Portrait

Bridal sessions are cool. It is like a dress rehearsal or something where the bride can try the dress, different hairstyles, fit the shoes. I love it. It's big in the South. Here's Tamara's bridal portrait. This was taken during a beautiful day in February. Can you believe that? Actually it was kind of cloudy and chilly but Tamara was a good sport.
Did the dress get dirty? Absolutely. But she got it cleaned in time for the wedding.

Enjoy the pictures, shot by me, yours truly, Virgil Bunao, a Charleston wedding photographer. Ciao!

Truly, Madly, Deeply

Tamara and Michael's wedding was just a couple of weeks ago and I just found out that they are pregnant. Wow! That's so awesome.
I enjoyed documenting Tamara and Michael's wedding. They have great friends and family who love them dearly. I think that's so important in a marriage. These two definitely have a great start in their marriage.
Their zest for life and love, care and passion for each other inspire me and give true meaning to my work. I will miss working with them.

Here's a slideshow of the highlights of the wedding: click here

Erin and John's Wedding

Erin and John tied the know on March 3, 2007. Erin was absolutely stunning. What an amazing wedding! For the trust they had in me, I am grateful forever.

Check out the rest: click here . Code is 11540.

Erin and John

For their engagement portraits, I photographed Erin and John at my favorite Colonial Dorchester Historic Site here in Summerville. I didn't really know what to expect because I have not met Erin in person, nor John. One thing sure, I had a blast working with these two. I enjoyed every minute I spent with this couple. I am very thankful that they chose me out of all photographers they met with.

Check out their engagement slideshow: click here

Check out their entire portraits: click here

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Virgil at Work

Taken by my friend Tabitha Nolen, here I am in action with Tamara during her bridal session.

The ground was kind of wet, but i really really really wanted to get a good shot of her laying on the grass. Whatever it takes, right? Tamara gets married in a couple of weeks, I'll post the results shortly after the wedding day.

Leigh Ann and Ross

Can I tell you how much fun I had working with Leigh Ann and Ross?

Working with Leigh Ann and Ross was truly one of the most amazing experience in my life. I love the fact that they are so fun and care-free, not to mention madly in love with each other. When people are madly in love, poses flow so smoothly. There was not a dull moment when I photographed Leigh Ann and Ross.

I knew that there was something special about these two when I first met them.

Wedding date: 07/07/07. Wow.

I cannot wait... till then, I'll keep you guys posted.

In the meantime, check out their slideshow: Click here

Nikki and Bryce

Recently, one of my friends, Bryce got married to his beautiful wife, Nikki. Finally. Whew! I was starting to worry about him, but anyway, it was one of the most magical weddings I have ever been a part of.
They are both Vietnamese who grew up here in the State-side, so they celebrated their wedding with a flare of traditional Vietnamese and American celebration.
We started at 9 am at his house. All 12 of us brought gifts to Nikki's house at around 10 am, where we were received by 12 beautiful young women consisting of Nikki's friends, sisters and relatives. They were all wearing these gorgeous traditional Vietnamese dresses.
We ate some Vietnamese food after that ceremony and proceeded to the church at 1pm.
The ceremony was just like a fairy tale. It was a catholic ceremony in Vietnamse. It was very solemn and very beautiful. I caught some good shots and even when Bryce was catching a tear, or should I say when Bryce cried.
The wonderful reception was held afterwards with 500 invited guests, where we chowed Vietnamese and Chinese cousine and listened to a very entertaining Vietnamese band and drank Heneiken beer till midnight. Here are some pictures from the ceremony.