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Christine & Joel - Romantic Engagement Session at Thomas Riley Park, CA

Christine & Joel - Romantic Engagement Session at Thomas Riley Park, CA

Get ready for loads of heart fluttering romance and beautiful golden fields coming your way! 

Christine and Joel, who are originally from California and have been living in Chicago for the past 4 years, have recently moved back to the west coast and have just settled in San Diego this summer. As soon as they were back, we scheduled their engagement session at Thomas Riley Park in Orange County. I was so excited for this shoot because we'd finally meet for the first time.

These two are an absolute pleasure to be around. Christine and Joel are so down to earth and full of joy - getting gorgeous photos of these two was a breeze! Having trust from them also made a huge difference in creating beautiful and honest portraits, which is one of the many reasons I love engagement sessions. Below are some of my favorites from their shoot - I can hardly wait to photograph their wedding this fall! 

(Engagement session at Thomas Riley Park; Los Angeles based wedding and engagement photographer)

Sarah & Fredrik - Beautiful wedding in Malibu hills

Sarah & Fredrik - Beautiful wedding in Malibu hills

Tucked away just off the PCH, lies this modern and beautiful Malibu estate, where Sarah and Fredrik said their "I do's" among their closest friends and family. 

The guests, that are both California locals, as well as those that came from the lands of Norway, enjoyed beautiful ocean views of this Malibu estate throughout the day, while sipping on 'his' and 'her' cocktails and delicious beer they could get from the cutest self-serving beer station you've ever seen. Sarah wore a gorgeous Allure Bridals dress in a light creme color, which Fred was sure to match with the color of his tie. He was dressed in Moods of Norway, and I don't think anyone else would be able to pull it off as good as a true Norwegian.  

Sarah and Fredrik picked an amazing team of wedding professionals, who made the day a breeze (no pun intended). Alissa Hussey made sure the day ran flawlessly and Butterfly Floral added the perfect touch of romance with gorgeous white flowers everywhere. This was a true fairy tale wedding. A Norwegian king with his Malibu princess - may they live happily ever after! 

(Wedding photography in Malibu, CA; Los Angeles based fine art wedding and engagement photographer)

Erika & Casey - Engagement Session in Temecula, CA

Erika & Casey - Engagement Session in Temecula, CA

First of all, I cannot get over this gorgeous couple and the beautiful winery in Temecula, where they will be getting married next year! Erika and Casey wanted to do a shoot there, and although heading over to Temecula from Los Angeles on a Friday of Memorial Day weekend might not have been the best idea, standing in traffic was so worth shooting with these two!

I loved that Erika and Casey thought of every detail and even brought a bike along. Erika went to the flower market that morning and put together this stunning flower basket! I can only imagine how many beautiful details their wedding will have! Also, have I mentioned how gorgeous these two are? They are seriously every photographer's dream. I am as in love with this engagement shoot as these two are with each other!

(Engagement session photography in Temecula, CA; Southern California fine art wedding, engagement and boudoir photographer based in Los Angeles, CA)

Elizabeth & David - Engagement Session at Pasadena City Hall, CA

Elizabeth & David - Engagement Session at Pasadena City Hall, CA

On a rainy Friday afternoon last week, I found myself back in Pasadena City Hall for Elizabeth and David's engagement session. It was pouring all day with no sign of blue skies but nothing was stopping these two! When we started shooting their engagement session, it was still drizzling and then something magical happened - about 30 minutes before sunset, it stopped raining and the sun came out. Hope you enjoy some of that magic! :)

(Engagement session at Pasadena City Hall in Pasadena. Southern California fine art wedding, engagement and boudoir photography in Los Angeles, CA.)

ALLISON & JON - Hummingbird Nest Ranch, CA

ALLISON & JON - Hummingbird Nest Ranch, CA

After a busy wedding season full of heartwarming traditions and fun surprises, I thought I’ve seen it all but nothing could have prepared me for this beautiful wedding of Allison and Jon at Hummingbird Nest Ranch. From the gorgeous bride to the absolutely rocking Moroccan themed Henna afterparty, it was definitely a night to remember. Here is a peek of their wedding day!

(Southern California Wedding photography at Hummingbird Nest Ranch. Fine art wedding, engagement and boudoir photography in Los Angeles, CA.)

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