[Picture LOVE] Brian & Emily Engaged

I had the privilege to photograph these two lovebirds in Laguna Beach to get them prepared for their big day later this month! Emily and Brian met when they both worked at Costco. They are a very sweet pair and their Love for one another is so genuine. Cannot wait to capture their big day! Check out some photos from their engagement session! Wedding to follow ;)

Which photograph is your favorite?

- S

[Picture LOVE] Patelyn Wedding

I absolutely Loved documenting this wedding. Jocelyn and I met in 2009 through a mutual friend and we saw each other here and there, then we hung out in Kenya a couple times. Jocelyn is a bit of a nomad, free spirit, go with the wind kind of gal and I Love that about her. She's traveled the world and after a few years of school and interning internationally and working, she landed in Baltimore, MD where she grew up and began dating a friend (Patrick) that she knew in high school. They knew pretty quick that they were meant to be and so they got married on June 8th. So by simply responding to a facebook status asking about photographers in the Baltimore area, I got a plane ticket to come out and shoot her wedding! I feel very blessed for the experience of going to a new place, seeing a few friends who I hadn't seen in a couple years, and doing what I Love. The venue was Jocelyn's mom's backyard. The weather was a tricky one. It rained the day before the wedding and the morning of. But the forecast said it would clear up and sure enough, God opened the skies and it felt about 80 degrees during the ceremony! I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful location and the bridal party and guests were lovely. Okay enough talking. Please enjoy these photos! 

 

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Leave a comment and let me know what you think!  

[Picture LOVE in MOTION] Cori & Kristal Proposal

Here's a fun story!
Kristal (gal in the red shirt) has been a great friend of mine for about 4 years. She planned on celebrating her birthday early with friends at Disneyland. Well Cori, her girlfriend, decided to hijack her birthday celebration with a proposal. So everyone was in on the surprise and Kristal was absolutely clueless! I showed up just in time for Cori to pop the question at Snow White's wishing well and well...why don't you watch the video and see what happened for yourself. 

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I am so excited for you two! I wish you the very best and look forward to when you'll be able to legally marry here in California! 

[Picture LOVE] Suzanne & Jordan Engaged!

  I recently did an engagement session with these two Love birds in Laguna Beach, CA. A friend of mine had pointed out this spot to me just a couple months ago and I knew the next photo shoot I wanted on the beach would be here. I've known Suzanne for a couple years through church and she has modeled for me in the past. I was thrilled to hear of her engagement and honored to be asked to take their engagement photos. 

I hope you enjoy!

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