Chris & Natasha :: Engagement Shoot

They walked hand in hand, sneaking kisses and flirting in the afternoon sun. Anyone who saw them could see that Chris and Natasha have a special love. A love the is sweet, flirty, fun, and that is all their own.

Sam of Samantha Polanco Photography joined me (Laura) for the afternoon as Chris, Natasha, and I walked through the halls of Balboa Park .  Sam and I get the honor of shooting their wedding in a few weeks, and we can't wait to share another afternoon with them to document their love!

Here are some of the favorites from the day!

Richard & Liliana's Engagement Session

"I just couldn't let her go back to Columbia." Were Richard's words when we asked how he and Liliana got engaged. And he shared with us the classic romantic international love story. She came to America as an au pair from Columbia and met Richard- the dark and handsome American-and before you knew it- they began planning the rest of their lives together.

Richard & Liliana- thank you for spending the afternoon with us at the Hotel Del- we are so excited to document the beginning of your love in a few months!

A Year in Review :: 2010's Weddings & Engagements, Families & Portraits

Happy New Year!

We have had quite a year. Looking back, not only in photography, it's hard to believe how far we've come and the experiences we've had this last year. We have been so blessed.

So here is a recap of our favorites from 2010 ... thank you to all of those who allowed us to capture your special moments! We can't thank you enough for letting us document your love, laughter, and lives. And a special thank you to those who come here, sit and read our ramblings (more from our Christmas vacation coming soon :) ) and view our photos- it means so much to us that you take the time to stop by.

We can't wait to see what 2011 has in store! Bring on the New Year!


To start off....

Kyle & Kyla's engagement shoot in Carlsbad.

Joe & Renee's Vista wedding.

Joel & Samantha's Carbon Canyon engagement shoot

Treva's headshots

Jenna & Jason's San Clemente Wedding

Luke, before & after

Chris & Ashley's turquoise Santa Monica bridal shower

Tim & Ryan's Laguna Beach engagement session

Warren & Emily's Rancho Santa Fe wedding

 

Kyle & Kyla's Rancho Buena Vista Adobe wedding

Nick & Jenna's Carlsbad engagement session

Joel & Samantha's San Clemente wedding

Victoria's L.A. head shots 

Tim & Ryan's Sky Room Long Beach wedding

Micah & Devon's 5 month pregnancy shoot

Trevor & Charity's Del Mar wedding

Deena & Derek's La Jolla engagement shoot

Ed & Nicole's Del Mar engagement session

Sam & Alika's baby bump

Rey & Amy's MCRD Wedding

Derek Deena's Casa Romantica wedding

The Love Family

The Beith Family 

Craig & Stacy's San Clemente shoot

Happy Happy New Year!!!