Explore Annie Bang's wedding and family photojournalism blog. Annie shares her many experiences as a California photographer working at weddings big and small, family day events, and other momentous moments in people's lives. View her unique artistic approach to photography in her family and wedding photography blog photo collection.
"The life and love we create is the life and love we live." - Leo Buscaglia
We know that there are so many moments in life fleeing away from us instantly, and it is my absolute (strange - maybe - but strong) obsession to preserve those moments every single day. I have a HUGE love affair with life.
“I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. Nothing else.” - Nikos Kazantzakis
Soomin and I used to work for the same newspaper in Seoul at different times; we've read each other's bylines and perhaps that was about it. Life is a funny thing. It's funny how and where it leads us to - like my relationship with Soomin and her family. We didn't know much about each other before, yet immediately connected when she visited Los Angeles with her husband, who is a journalist in New York, and their omg-too-cute-I-could-squeeze-him-all-day son.
As spending some high-quality time with her family, I've realized that the stories of those I photograph make me more aware of my own place in life, my own path, and my own joy. I meet so many amazing spirits and see how they're experiencing this wonderful world, and I think about where I am and where I want to and will be in this day-to-day strangeness of it all. I'm constantly inspired by what I'm surrounded and feel so grateful.
“You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!” —Albus Dumbledore
Kelly and Greg have been dating over 5 years, and they have about 8 photos of them together including a couple of selfies. There is neither a single photo frame nor a photo display of them at home. What? I puzzled. Really? I asked. They hate photos. O.M.G. I need to run away!
But! Instead, I was welcomed into their home and had a chance to document their normal day together.
"We're pretty boring," Kelly said.
Well - that is perfect because I am too. I believe all the fun is in the simple life. Someone once told me that life is amazingly good when it’s simple and amazingly simple when it’s good.
