Christine Han Photography

Getting ready

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:05:00 +0000

All images © 2012 Christine Han

I love photographing brides and grooms getting ready for their wedding. It's one of my favorite parts of the day because I love the rituals involved, the anticipation, the nervousness even. I also like it because I get to ease into the rest of the day by starting out quietly during the morning, giving everyone the chance to get used to me being there.

Until I got married, I didn't know how lovely it would be to have "getting-ready" photos. You don't get to see how your sweetheart got ready, so it's really delightful to see the images!

Some of my favorite photos from any wedding are from this part of the day. These are just a few from a couple weddings Tocha and I photographed recently, all shot on black and white film.

Susie and Uno, Pescadero, CA

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:29:00 +0000

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This is my beautiful friend Susie, in Pescadero, California. At the time I visited her, she was an apprentice at Fifth Crow Farm. Can't wait to share more photos from my visit! I had such a relaxing time out there, but that's because I'm not a farmer. Those guys work harddd.

Pantry Confidential

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:29:00 +0000

My foodie journalist friend Hana Choi and I have been snooping around people's kitchens and posting about it here on our new site Pantry Confidential!

The point is to showcase a wide variety of food enthusiasts and how they cook/eat at home. This project has been a heck of a lot of fun, and we are so excited to finally start sharing it on the Interweb! We've gotten some great feedback so far and would love for you to check it out. I'm especially proud of some of the photography I've done for this project. Each person we've profiled has inspired me in a different way.

Here's a preview of today's post on Ceramic Artist/Manager of Blue Ribbon Sushi Brooklyn, Shino Takeda.

All images © 2011 Pantry Confidential and Christine Han

Click through to Pantry Confidential for the full post and more eye candy! Please spread the word and follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.

Love these

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 15:05:00 +0000

Thanks to Caleb, Branden, and Bryan for our amazing wedding photos! These guys are simply awesome. http://www.abryanphoto.com/

View from Sky Top Tower, New Paltz, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:49:00 +0000

Happiness

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 22:45:00 +0000

© 2011 Jordan Chow

Sorry about the long intermission between posts...but Tocha and I got married last month! Above is one of my favorite moments from our wedding, shot by T's friend and groomsman Jordan Chow.

We went to Mohonk Mountain House for our mini-moon following the wedding. There were photo opportunities galore there...but my favorite snapshots from our two days have little to do with the scenery.

I discovered the joy of Hipstamatic on this trip, thanks to Tocha. Hipstamatic is pretty great--makes me question whether I'll ever use the Holga again (gasp). All of the above were shot on the iPhone 4 by either Tocha or me.

Iowa, where T's family is from

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:32:00 +0000

sheep butts

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:05:00 +0000

A perfect spread for a bridal shower

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 03:53:00 +0000

Happy birthday to my love

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:56:00 +0000

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, Prairie City, Iowa

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:05:00 +0000

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This place is the largest reconstructed tallgrass prairie in the United States, which is pretty cool. I could sit and watch the wind blow through the grass for hours. They have wild buffalo too. We got really lucky seeing the calves that were born just the week prior. Before crossing the road, the mother stopped and looked both ways!

Along Route 28 near Big Indian, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 21:47:00 +0000

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Old trucks are one of my all-time favorite subjects. Often I will drive past one and then 5 minutes later have to turn back around to take its portrait.

New Paltz, NY

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 03:48:00 +0000

Prairie City, Iowa

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:09:00 +0000

20th St & 8th Ave, Brooklyn

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:40:00 +0000

© 2011 Christine Han

This image is one of my old favorites. It was made through the passenger window of a parked car that I'd stumbled upon when I first started getting into photography several years ago. Back then I didn't know much. It was simply about walking around my own backyard and shooting anything I felt drawn to and then spending hours printing in the darkroom. I miss those days!

Watching the sun set over Delicate Arch, Utah

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:51:00 +0000

All images © 2009 Christine Han

...was an incredible experience. I'd go back in a heartbeat.

The Turks + Caicos Sea

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:31:00 +0000

A year ago in Turks + Caicos

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:00:00 +0000

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My mind keeps wandering back to Turks and Caicos, the most relaxed place I've ever been to. It's unreal how chill it is. No night clubs or obnoxious spring breakers or hostile people...just miles of quiet, beautiful beaches. What I would give to be transported there right now...

ridiculously cute

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:59:00 +0000

Busse Woods, IL

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 01:49:00 +0000

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As much as I'm tired of winter, I wouldn't want to give it up permanently. I love love love taking walks through snowy landscapes.

White, Red, and Wheat

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 21:56:00 +0000

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I love this winter color palette. There's something very soothing about it. I can hear the snow crunch under my feet and feel the nippy wind on my cheeks...which may not be what immediately comes to mind when you think of "soothing" things. But for me I'm reminded of the countless winter walks in Illinois I've taken with my family. Whom I miss.

Santa Monica, CA

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:57:00 +0000

A rainy, foggy day in Santa Monica--a rare and lovely sight to behold.

Santa Monica Pier on a rainy day

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:33:00 +0000

mmm martini...

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:42:00 +0000

happy friday! phew, was this week as long for you as it was for me?

Tacos! Mexico City

noreply@blogger.com (Christine Han) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 03:10:00 +0000

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I loooove tacos. They're like in my top 5, or even top 3, for favorite foods. When we were in Mexico City back in October, Jane and I spent most of our time eating and drinking. El Tizoncito had the best tacos al pastor! I had to restrain myself so I wouldn't get too full before moving onto the stands on the street. I didn't get photos of all the tacos we had because I was too busy eating ;)