When we were brainstorming locations for the session, Samantha and Paul sent me some ideas they had for spots around where they lived in nor cal. When I looked up Rancho San Antonio and spotted that big gorgeous tree, I knew we had to shoot there! The cherry on top was this park also happened to be where Paul proposed to Samantha. Picturesque backdrops + special memories is the magical formula for a perfect engagement session location!

So happy to have been able to travel up to nor cal to photograph these two!

A sunny fall day, the Palos Verdes hills, a couple flower crowns, and this beautiful family make for the sweetest portrait session! Both of the girls were such a delight, and the little boy, born just a few weeks before the shoot, was such a trooper.

So happy we were able to get these images that they can use for their holiday cards this year!

I instantly noticed how Jennifer and Chun have such a sweet connection, constantly making each other smile & laugh. That kind of connection where their senses of humor sync right up and they just get each other. We wandered around the LA Arboretum for their session, which has so many beautiful spots for photos! I was of course especially in love with the pretty pink blossoms we stumbled upon at the end – those soft watercolor hues get me everytime!

Their January wedding will be kicking off my 2015 season and I just can’t wait!