{ Clair + Paul | Downtown LA Engagement Photography: Part I }
I first met with Clair and Paul in a cozy cafe below Clair’s loft apartment, nestled in a tall brick building in the heart of Downtown LA’s Arts District. We brainstormed engagement ideas, and they explained to me how they would love to do the session in the neighborhood right around the apartment, where they shared so many days and countless memories together. As we continued to plan the session through email they added in a few additional locations in downtown LA that were sentimental to them, including the very building itself. Worn wooden floors, an antique elevator, a rooftop that showcased LA’s brilliant skyline – the building was straight out of a classic movie and provided the perfect backdrop for Clair & Paul’s session (and had me nothing short of giddy with excitement!)
Clair and Paul – thank you for running around downtown with us and sharing your favorite spots in the city. There are so many moments to share, so please enjoy Part I for now!
I could have shot by these bougainvillea blossoms all day! And isn’t Clair’s headband just perfect?
After shooting some around their apartment, we headed to the 4th Street Bridge:
Scott grabbed this shot on the walk down:
We returned to their apartment to change outfits and hit up a couple more locations! Part II to come soon, including a fabulous wildflower field smack-dab in the middle of the city and a visit to the rooftop!
Tags: downtown los angeles engagement, Engagement Photography, la arts district, los angeles engagement photography, los angeles wedding photographer, vintage
March 31st, 2009 at
Wow I’m jealous! Those gates offer great photo opps! Adrienne – you really need to just do this full time!
March 31st, 2009 at
Cute couple! I love these!
March 31st, 2009 at
LOVE!!! I wish I could make my font bigger for that :) LOOOOVE!!!!!
March 31st, 2009 at
Isn’t Los Angeles just lovely. Where did you find that gate? It looks like an old elevator. =) I’m glad you enjoyed my shots of wildflower field. I thought for a second you posted this and *didn’t* go there! I was about to yell at you.
March 31st, 2009 at
great session! can’t wait to see part 2! and you have to tell us where there’s a field of yellow flowers in the CITY! was this the shoot you did right before we met up? it was so good to finally meet you two in person! i had so much fun hanging out! hope to do it again soon!
March 31st, 2009 at
Gorgeous photos and what a lovely couple! Her outfit is really cute! :)
March 31st, 2009 at
Love that one on the bridge and her outfit is just adorable! Can’t wait to see more!!! :)
March 31st, 2009 at
loooovin the b&w adrienne!! lovin.it!!!!
March 31st, 2009 at
such a cute session!
April 1st, 2009 at
super cute pics!!!! i don’t have anything on my etsy right now, but once i post some more items up i’ll let you know!
btw can you give me the link for the tutorial on how you linked your old xanga entries to wordpress? i think i might switch…..i think….i’m still in the process of testing it out, but i’m soooo confused!
April 1st, 2009 at
@ Muriel: It IS an old elevator! I was so in awe :)
@ caroline tran: Thanks!! I believe it’s nicknamed “cornfield park”… Serena’s the one who initially introduced it to me so she might know it’s official name!
@ hana chung: I’ll find and email you the link to the tutorial!
April 1st, 2009 at
Such beautiful moments, Adrienne!! Urban settings can be so much fun, and this session really shines. The elevator is nostalgic magic :) Can’t wait for the rest!
April 1st, 2009 at
The Art District is like one of my most favorite places and you did it up right!! Love how you brought in a touch of the pink flowers to contrast with the graffiti! Superb images, I am so looking forward to the rooftop shots!!
April 2nd, 2009 at
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April 7th, 2009 at
Love it ! You do an amazing job. :0)
July 8th, 2009 at
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