Lalo & Cynthia :: Old Town Orange Engagement

 I met Cynthia while working on a Master's degree program.  She finished it.  I didn't (finish THAT one.)  But we've stayed friends over the years and have had lots of catching up sessions over cocktails and coffee about teaching, men, dating, school, traveling, and friends.  I knew she'd found someone special when she introduced me to Lalo, so I was elated when she told me she was engaged recently!  

 Cynthia and Lalo were so much fun to shoot because she'd been prowling Pintrest for a long time and knew exactly what she wanted - and she came prepared, but open to new ideas, too.  And seriously, just LOOK at this stunning couple. 

Lalo is from Peru and Cynthia's been to every country in the world (at least, I think that's her goal), so it fits that she wanted a travel theme.  We headed to the Old Town Orange train station and had some fun!  

Rajeev & Brittnie :: Santa Monica Engagement Shoot

Rajeev and Jason have worked together for several years.  As we were dating, I always asked Jason, "How can we find Rajeev a good woman?" 

I didn't need to meddle.  Someone else did!  Rajeev's brother-in-law told him that he needed to meet this girl.  And he did.  And they hit it off.

Only snafu:  Brittnie lives on the EAST Coast!  So, for the past year, they've had a Skpye and "see-you-next-month-or-so" relationship.  Fortunately, now they are getting married!  We caught Brittnie (& Rajeev) on the West Coast (where we are super excited that she's moving)  and headed down to the Santa Monica pier one chilly fall afternoon.  These two are so much fun - this was the perfect place!

Ryan & Hillary :: Engagement Photography

I've known Ryan since I moved back to California.  When we met Hillary, we knew they were meant to be!  And when they got engaged and asked me to take their engagement photos, I was so excited. Hillary has an amazing sense of style and knew exactly what she wanted.  Ryan added his own flair...and you'll see what we ended up with!  We are so excited to be doing their wedding video in April.  Congrats you two!

 

Hillary really likes the vintage look.  Ryan really likes climbing.  So we tried to find a way to incorporate his climbing gear into her "vintage" photos.  Ryan enjoyed this part a lot more!

Especially the tree climbing...