FRANCIS + LENCE
Getting Ready Location: Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills, California
Ceremony Location: Odyssey Restaurant, Granada Hills, California
Date: 10.24.2020
Wedding Photographer: Mike Federis Photography
Wedding Videographer: Ben Cruz
Wedding Coordinator: Grace Deguzman
DJ/MC: The Party Zone Entertainment
This blog post is way overdue and I’m super excited to share these wedding photos of Francis and Lence.
Francis and Lence found me through a SoCal Group from Facebook, and we all instantly hit it off since we were all filipinos. Filipinos all have a certain connection regardless if you are not technically related, but we joke that we are all cousins in a weird way LOL.
I started the day taking getting ready photos and details of Francis & Lence at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills. I usually like to get all the details photographed first and out of the way. Then, I move onto capturing individual portraits of the bride and groom. I love capturing the process of them getting ready and photographing little details (jewelry, Boutonnière, cards, rings, and anything that has sentimental value)
One of my favorite moments at the the Warner Center was the “First Look” I always recommend my couples to have first looks as it provides them an intimate moment all by themselves without family or friends. This provides them a few moments to really take it all in. Francis’ reaction once he turned around and saw Lence was magical! They both looked amazing!
After the first look, we took more photos with their bridal party and family in front of the Atrium. This is a pretty location for the first looks, individual portraits, and group photos.
We then all moved on to the Ceremony/Reception site at the Odyssey Restaurant in Granada Hills.
The Odyssey Restaurant has several options for hosting the ceremony and reception. Francis and Lence’s ceremony site would be in the outdoor courtyard with the beautiful gazebo.
Due to COVID, the wedding was limited to only a certain amount of guests. However, I think this was a blessing. From experience, I find smaller weddings to be more meaningful and intimate. The Bride and Groom has more time to connect with each person at the wedding.
The ceremony and reception was perfect! Everything was as smooth as expected. A huge thanks to Grace Deguzman for her role as the Wedding Planner/Coordinator.
Shoutout to Ben Cruz for also doing an amazing job as the Wedding Videographer. Francis & Lence wedding video is one of a kind:
Thank you again to Francis & Lence for the opportunity to be your Wedding Photographer! Hope we can get together one day and play badminton!
Q&A from the Wedding Couple:
What were some of your favorite photos of the wedding?
The night shot at the back of the restaurant and the Veil shot.
What were the most memorable moments from your wedding?
When I walked down the aisle and saw Francis crying 🤣- and when Francis saw me walking down the aisle
When our pastor pronounced us as husband and wife
When Francis grandmother gave us a message
And of course the Photoshoot 😊
How was your overall experience with Mike Federis Photography?
Like what we’ve said on our Yelp review. Mike Was able to photograph in such a MAGICAL WAY! Professional, fun and comfortable.
YELP REVIEW: “We are so happy we found MIKE! I did a lot of research in trying to find a photographer that we will like at a price that we could afford. From the very beginning mike was excited as we were for our wedding day. He is very professional and communicative. He went through the timeline process with us to make sure that he could cater what we like. we were impressed with our experience. Not only did he helped able to open up and physically show our affection, but he was able to photograph in such a MAGICAL WAY! He made the whole experience fun and comfortable. If you want to capture your wedding perfectly, HIRE MIKE! You will not regret your decision.”
