Our inspiration for picking up the camera has and always will be our couples. Katrina and I have been fortunate enough to not only have these people accept us to document the most important day of their lives, but also to accept us to be their friends and family. Your stories are our life.

Brandon started his photography career in college when he joined the school newspaper. A passion for capturing real moments and telling the story led him to become the photography editor and win several awards for his coverage within only a year. Shortly afterwards he began shooting weddings with Katrina using this same style. The rest is history.

Winner of the 2010 and 2011 WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Award

Multiple award winning member of the Wedding Photojournalist Association

Award winner of the CCMA

04.15.2011 | Wedding 5 Comments

Anna + Dixon

Photographed by Brandon Wong and Katrina Santos. Written by Brandon Wong

To the beat of Bruno Mars’ “Marry You” Anna, Dixon, and the rest of the bridal party danced their way into the reception room. Every couple had their own unique dance which built up to Dixon’s incredible cartwheel and high kick. Anna and Dixon’s entrance pretty much sums up their relationship. They are that spontaneous, easygoing, and fun couple that you can always count on for a good time. Anna and Dixon, thank you so much for the laughs. We can’t wait to try out Din Tai Fung with you soon.

  • Daniel Aguilar: Pure lovelyness Brandon! (04.15.2011 12:46pm)
  • Sasha: Great set bro! you nailed it! (04.15.2011 12:48pm)
  • daniel stark: heck yeah, brandon! nice work my friend! (04.15.2011 12:53pm)
  • Cathy: love those reception moments you caught! amazing job, as always. (04.21.2011 06:40am)
  • Manoela Carvalhais: Lindo, muito lindo =) (04.23.2011 02:08pm)
04.06.2011 | engagement 8 Comments

Lisa + Patrick

Photographed by Brandon Wong and Katrina Santos. Written by Brandon Wong

When Lisa and Patrick met us for the first time, we were surprised to find out that all four of us were actually going to be neighbors. We hadn’t moved into our house yet at that point, so it was a relief to know that we had some great company nearby.

The couple lived in Irvine their entire life so it was only fair to shoot in the same city. We traveled to the high school where they first met along with Irvine’s very own Great Park. At night we gave them another surprise by taking them on a hot air balloon ride. I am terrified of heights so it was a bit of a challenge for me, but the pictures and experience in the end was worth the ten minutes of trembling legs.

  • Sasha: Killer man! Love it~! (04.06.2011 11:10pm)
  • Dad: The carousel w/ hot air balloon is very nice, son. Love, dad. (04.07.2011 01:08am)
  • davina + daniel: great post you guys! love that first shot! (04.07.2011 08:30am)
  • davina: 1st and 8th are wonderful! (04.07.2011 09:57am)
  • daniel stark: nice, dude! loving these! looks like it was such a fun eshoot! (04.07.2011 12:01pm)
  • Randa: I love loove the vibe of this one! Great job! :) (04.07.2011 02:51pm)
  • Javier Piñeiro: Simply wOW!! cONGRATS FROM sPAIN. (04.13.2011 09:01am)
  • Derren & Lisa: love this post Brandon! Awesome colors, and the first shot with the carousel is great! (05.02.2011 10:52am)
03.27.2011 | engagement 2 Comments

Dawn + Jack | Proposal

Photographed by Brandon Wong and Katrina Santos. Written by Brandon Wong

Jack is a fellow photographer and contacted us to photograph his proposal to Dawn less than week before it was actually going to happen.

When we finally reached the “special” peak of Griffith Park, Jack pulled out his vintage Polaroid Camera and took a photograph of Dawn. Instead of looking at a portrait of herself she was instead surprised by a drawing of a ring. Behind the polaroid was Jack on his knees asking her to be together for the rest of their life. Witnessing their engagement was such an emotional journey for Katrina and I and we were just happy to be there for them to document it.

The four of us ended up grabbing some Thai food afterwards and concluded the night by explored Hollywood Boulevard and the W Hotel for some more portraits. Since Jack is a wedding photographer and Dawn is a wedding designer I can’t even imagine how amazing and unique their wedding will turn out to be. Once again, congratulations Dawn and Jack. We’ll be ready to workout to Insanity in the very near future.

  • fer juaristi: killer set brandon! (03.28.2011 11:05am)
  • becky jimenez: Engagement photos of Jack and Dawn (03.28.2011 11:25am)
03.21.2011 | Portraits 1 Comment

Yan + Marc + Elle + Cade

Photographed by Brandon Wong and Katrina Santos. Written by Brandon Wong

When choosing a location for our shoot, Yan wanted a spot that was as colorful as Elle and Cade’s personality. Of course Katrina and I knew exactly where to take them, but even the vibrant walls were no match for the amount of emotion and joy that the Garlett family showed us.

  • VIV: LOVE THEM BRANDON! NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES I LOOK AT THESE PICS - THEY still make me smile. they are the cutest kids! :) (03.21.2011 05:06pm)
03.15.2011 | Wedding 2 Comments

Serena + Johnny

Photographed by Brandon Wong and Katrina Santos. Written by Brandon Wong

Despite coming from rival schools UCLA and USC, Serena and Johnny were still able to set apart their differences and get married at one of our favorite restaurants Summit House. Along with having some great prime rib, the hill top venue also gave their guests one of the best views of Orange County.

We’ve never met a more easygoing and carefree bride than Serena, who spontaneously picked out her jewelry the day of the wedding and never stressed one second about the details. Johnny is the more quiet and reserved one of the couple, but after they got hitched I think we all saw his wilder side come out. We also did a photobooth for them and by the end of the night all of the our props somehow made it onto the dance floor as the party went on until the late hours of the night.

  • Gian Carlo: Oh yeahhhhh! (03.16.2011 11:42am)
  • davina: love that silhouette reflection of the girls getting the bride into her dress! (03.20.2011 08:30pm)