Engagement session at the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
Rebecca & Austin, Thanks for introducing us to such a great new location! We can’t wait for September!
We had only met Rebecca before her & Austin’s engagement session but she kept telling us “You’re gonna love him, he’s the best!” and you know what, Rebecca…you both are! Rebecca & Austin are the perfect pair and we had such a blast during their session at one of their favorite places, the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook, which turned out to be the perfect compliment to their eco-chic wedding at the Skirball Cultural Center this September. We loved the rustic outdoors combined with the modern glass & concrete. And the intense stairway that runs from the bottom to the very top of the hill explains exactly how Rebecca got those legs of hers! Here are some of our favorite images from the afternoon:
Last month, I got to be part of a VERY special engagement session. My sister’s best friend, Ashlee, contacted me earlier this year about doing a shoot with her and her sweetie pie, Jon, while I was home in Michigan. Ashlee and Jon had already started planning their wedding, but there were still a few things to fall into place – namely, an official proposal with a ring and Jon on one knee and all that. So my sister, Jon and I came up with a plan for Jon to surprise Ash during the shoot. Jon carved a hole in a special journal he’d bought for Ashlee, and we tucked the ring inside. Once we got settled in the apple orchard where Ashlee had played as a kid, I had them sit on a blanket and pretend to be reading the book. Ashlee was so surprised to find a sparkly, just-for-her ring inside (she’d even gone as far as wearing a ring she already owned so there would be one on her finger in the shoot). Then Jon did his very sweet proposing and voila!
Ashlee and Jon, I am so thrilled for you two! Can’t wait to hear all about your wedding in Hawaii!
Paramount Ranch is a popular place for engagement photos, but Jenn and Victor were actually the first couple we’ve shot there. They were wonderfully good sports about climbing near potential spider holes (eek!) to get some great images. We know their Smog Shoppe wedding this September is going to be amazing!
We have been absolutely DYING! to shoot in the Los Angeles Arts District downtown and we were thrilled that Molly & Jonathan were not only on board but completely enthusiastic. They totally brought their A game with their cool & colorful outfits, sultry looks and sweet snuggles. And they were great sports as we had them sitting around in the grunge and staring into the blinding sun. (Don’t worry Jonathan, we edited out your single tear…)
Here are some of our favorites from the afternoon:
Molly & Jonathan, thanks so much for humoring us & we hope you had as much fun as we did! Looking forward to July!
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