Jane & Manny's Wedding Day


The wedding that changed how I approach wedding days.


“Just purely candid,” the groom said on our call. Jane and Manny come from diverse backgrounds, and they wanted their day documented in a way that honored that. Their wedding day in Round Rock, Texas was rooted in connection, culture, and being present.


The morning began getting ready with close friends, followed by a first look, a heartfelt ceremony, and a traditional Paebaek tea ceremony that celebrated their heritage. The evening finished with dinner, and dancing.


Photographed through a documentary wedding photography approach, this day was preserved using a mix of digital and 35mm film.


Venue: Castle Garden Event Center, Round Rock, Texas

Wedding bouquet with white calla lilies, green hydrangeas, and red flowers on veil.
Young woman in gray top smiles while looking out a window with floral curtains.
Bride in white gown gets hair styled by assistant in black and white bathroom photo.
Wedding assistant kneels to adjust bride's white tulle gown hem in a softly lit room.
Bride in floral dress annotating wedding vows in a book with a pencil.
Two men sharing an emotional hug in a black and white wedding photo.
Happy bride in blue dress sits in bright hotel suite with yellow tulips nearby.
Groom walking with parents outdoors at wedding venue among green trees.
Adorable toddler in floral dress peeking through glass door at wedding venue.
Bride and bridesmaid share tender moment holding hands in silhouette by bright window.
Black and white close-up of groom in tailored suit with white pocket square.
Smiling groom gets boutonniere pinned to gray suit jacket before wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of wedding bouquet and floral heels on wood floor.
Groom and child writing together at kitchen table with donuts nearby.
Groomsmen helping groom with boutonniere in black and white wedding preparation photo.
Bride and groom sharing emotional first look moment inside bright foyer.
Groom smiling joyfully as bride taps his shoulder during first look.
Close-up black and white photo of someone adjusting a tie before wedding.
Bride holding bouquet laughs with bridesmaids in burgundy dresses on staircase before wedding ceremony.
Emotional black and white photo of groom hugging family member at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Bride walks down outdoor wedding aisle escorted by father while guests watch the ceremony.
Bride shares joyful hug with family member during outdoor wedding ceremony with guests nearby.
Black and white photo of groom receiving bride from father at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom in dark green suit smiles at bride during outdoor wedding ceremony under floral arch.
Black and white photo of bride and groom holding hands under floral wedding arch outdoors.
Smiling bride and groom stand under white draped arch adorned with red and white roses.
Bride and groom share first kiss under elegant white arch decorated with red and white roses.
Newlyweds walk back down aisle together as guests celebrate at outdoor backyard wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking toward stone building on wedding day.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with guests seated in white chairs along a burlap aisle runner.
Blue ceramic Korean tea pot with red tassel on decorative tray with dried fruits.
Smiling woman in black dress raising champagne glass at outdoor wedding reception.
Bride and groom exchange vows at outdoor wedding ceremony near floral arch.
Bride and groom perform traditional Korean tea ceremony with elder at outdoor wedding.
Groom kissing smiling bride on cheek in soft natural window light indoors.
Joyful father of bride laughing with elegantly dressed woman at outdoor wedding.
Bride bows respectfully during traditional Korean wedding tea ceremony at outdoor venue.
Bride presents gift during traditional Korean wedding ceremony with seated family elders.
Guests cheering and celebrating as bride dances at outdoor wedding reception.
Groom and groomsmen laughing and lifting each other at outdoor wedding celebration.
Bride laughing with diverse bridesmaids in burgundy dresses at outdoor wedding.
Two men sharing a warm hug in formal attire at outdoor wedding ceremony.
Smiling Asian bride and groom posing with wedding bouquet at outdoor ceremony.
Bride and groom sharing intimate moment under sheer wedding veil indoors.
Emotional family embrace with groom comforting loved ones in soft backlit doorway.
Guests gather around white-clothed tables at an outdoor wedding reception near a stone building.
Colorful wedding guest book painting station with paints, brushes, and canvas artwork.
Catering tray of fried plantains labeled vegan and gluten-free at wedding reception buffet.
Elegant wedding bar menu display with signature cocktails flanked by dried orange slice jars.
Grilled flatbreads served on fresh romaine lettuce leaves in a catering tray.
Wedding guests dine at white round tables on a lawn at golden hour.
Guests laugh and enjoy food together at an outdoor dining table during a celebration.
A tray of colorful sushi rolls displayed alongside wrapped tamales at a wedding reception.
Outdoor wedding reception venue with string lights, white tables, and guests mingling at dusk.
Wedding guests dance joyfully under string lights, woman in sage green dress twirling.
Three smiling wedding guests pose together at a white round table under string lights.
White slingback heels with bow detail hanging on a dark wooden chair at night.
Bride and guests raise glasses in a joyful toast on the wedding dance floor.
Bride and groom share a romantic first dance under string lights in black and white.
Smiling bride and groom embrace on wedding dance floor at night with string lights glowing behind them.
Wedding guests share a romantic kiss while dancing together at an evening outdoor reception.
Dapper wedding guest in navy suit photographs event using a vintage-style camera at night.
Black and white photo of couples slow dancing together at a wedding reception under string lights.
Elegant black and white photo of bride in backless gown dancing with groom at wedding reception.
Black and white photo of joyful bride smiling at groom during first dance at wedding reception.
Woman in floral dress laughs joyfully while conversing with guest at elegant wedding reception.
Elderly woman dances enthusiastically among wedding guests at lively outdoor evening reception.
Six wedding guests pose playfully in a line on the dance floor at an evening reception.
Black and white photo of groom lifting bride during romantic first dance at wedding reception.
Bride and groom share first dance under string lights while wedding guests applaud in elegant venue.