San Diego Proposal ~ BriAnne & Jeremy

My daughter is E N G A G E D!!  What a beautiful and exciting moment it was -- and I was so happy to capture it all as it happened.

Back in 2004, I married an incredible, loving and amazing man who had been raising his 3 beautiful children on his own for 6 years.  It was one of the best decisions of my life to be a part of something so precious.   BriAnne was only 9 at the time. 

Fast forward 11-1/2 years.  I'm blown away with how far we've come and how fast time has gone by.  I couldn't be more proud of my beautiful BriAnne.  She's grown to be an amazing young woman and I am beyond privileged to have a piece of her heart, and to have been a part of something so very special.  We are beyond excited for her and Jeremy and look forward to having him be a part of our family! Love them both so much.

Ariyana & Stephan ~ Engaged

When Ariyana asked if we could shoot her engagement session in old Pasadena, I was more than thrilled.  The architecture, buildings, restaurants, pubs ...  all of it --- I knew it would make a wonderful backdrop!  Here are a few of my favorites from that very fun day!

Orange County Engagement - Raven & Travis

After Travis & Raven hired me to photograph their wedding, we discussed plans for their engagement session.  Raven suggested a romantic picnic setting with wine so I immediately thought of the quaint, historic Los Rios District in San Juan Capistrano for their engagement session.  Our first stop was Five Vines Winery Bar where my husband (my second shooter) and I met them for the first time.  What an amazing and adorable couple!!!  Their chemistry and zest for life made their love pour out so easily, making the session so much fun, and one to remember.  The picnic idea was great for these two lovebirds.  They couldn't stop staring at each other.  They're so happy!  Definitely an amazing engagement session!  :)

Oh, and I forgot to mention that this awesome engagement session was featured on BP4U's "Photographer of the Week"!  It's truly an honor.  :)