Melissa + Stanley’s Engagement Session – From Yucca plants and a miniature bicycle statue to fire sticks and totem poles, I had an amazing time hanging out with M + S yesterday afternoon. Along with Melissa’s brother Matthew, who was a trooper for providing a helping hand, we spent four hours yesterday acting like kids without a care in the world again. We stopped by UCLA for a few architectural/modern shots before heading out to the mountains and beaches of Malibu.

As Stanley was driving (we carpooled), I asked Melissa a bit more of how they met and when the l-o-v-e connection really started to take place. She’s from Chicago and came out to LA after her parents move here, while Stanley grew up in So Cal. After a few “suggestions” :P by family members to Melissa on how she might want to consider hanging out with new people, one of which being Stanley, they hit it off and got to know each other quite well.

Over the last three years, Melissa and Stanley have done things most couples never even think about (Stanley is very much into the outdoors and is one of the main reason why I got a bike the other day; also thanks to him :P). From hiking and watching movies to traveling and para-gliding (as well as a bunch of other activities most of us would freak out over), M + S are now ready to tackle the next big step in life together. See you guys again very soon and thank you so much for a wonderful time yesterday!