Janice + Jeff’s Engagement Session Part 1 – On the eve of Thanksgiving, when most of us are probably on our way to our loved ones’ home or thinking about what to buy on Black Friday, I was mentally making a list of what to be thankful for. And certainly near the top of that list are all the wonderful couples I got to meet this past year and work with, like Janice and Jeff.

These two lovebirds met several years ago at a mixer for young working professionals and will be tying the knot in the Spring of 2012. What I love about Janice and Jeff is how much in love they are and how they’re not afraid to show it in front of the camera. They’re super easy-going and individuals you simply click with (no pun intended). We met up in Downtown LA and shot at various locations such as the Concert Hall and Barker Block.

I thoroughly enjoyed working with Janice and Jeff. Every hug, smile, kiss, and gaze were so genuine and just so…Janice and Jeff. I’ve no doubt their wedding is going to be a blast, and am more than thrilled and honored to be capturing it! Thanks guys for a great time, and just showing me what I’m so thankful for each Thanksgiving – awesome couples turning into dear friends!

Priscilla + Roger’s Engagement Session – I joked with Priscilla and Roger that they win my award for the most laid back and easy-going couple ever! They were so awesome to book me about a year ago just via e-mail. Our paths actually across in Vegas this past February, when I was out there for WPPI and they were on a business trip. It was our first time meeting and we hit it off right over Starbucks coffee. It means so much to me that Priscilla and Roger treated me like an old friend from the second we said hello and shook hands.

Fast forward 9 months later, and I had a blast shooting their e-session around the South Bay. Priscilla and Roger met 14 years ago through a mutual friend. Talk about commitment and love in the truest and longest form! I can’t commend them enough for having such a strong relationship, which certainly showed during the shoot. Priscilla and Roger were all smiles, laughs, kisses, hugs, and giggles the entire time. I seriously think both do modeling or acting on the side, as they weren’t hesitant to show their affection towards one another in front of the camera (major brownie points from me).

I’m beyond excited to shoot their wedding in…wait for it…LESS THAN TWO WEEKS. Yup! Told you these two lovebirds were super relaxed and chilled :). Besides a destination wedding, this is the shortest period of time between an e-session and wedding for me, but I’m just happy to get to see Priscilla and Roger again and so soon. Thanks guys for being so much fun to work with and know, see you in a couple of days. I’ve no doubt your big day is going to be amaaaaazing!

Catherine + Eric’s Engagement Session – It was last September that I got Catherine’s inquiry to shoot her wedding. After a few changes to the date, we finally made everything official and met up for the first time this past Sunday for their engagement session. It was wonderful not only chatting with Catherine and Eric for the first time (we’ve only been communicating via e-mail the past year), but also just putting faces to names :).

These two lovebirds met several years ago and will be tying the knot this January at Castaway in Burbank. Catherine and Eric couldn’t have been more easy-going and fun to work with. Although the day was a bit chilly and gloomy (which actually made the lighting that much better!), the way they looked at each other and interacted with one another totally warmed me up!

I can’t thank Catherine and Eric for choosing me to document their wedding just based on a few e-mails. And although we met up for the first time a few days ago, it felt like I’ve known Catherine and Eric for much, much longer. And Eric, I hope you surf again, this time with Catherine right next to you :). Enjoy the sneak peek you two, see you again in a few months!

Diana + Allen’s Engagement Session – From goldfishes and balloons to bubbles and silly strings, can’t tell you enough how much fun Monday was shooting Diana and Allen’s e-session :). I just love how they thought outside the box and brought some really fun props to play with.

Also, special shout out and much thanks to one of my past awesome couples Hanh and Don for referring me to Diana and Allen. Looking forward to seeing you both again at their wedding! I’d write more but gotta pack and get ready for tomorrow’s trip, thanks again Diana and Allen!