Paige and Dustin wanted their engagement pictures at Zuma Beach in Malibu.  I had never been to this beach before, but I’m glad they suggested it.  It was beautiful and fairly deserted, so we got some great photographs throughout the afternoon.

When my cousin, Daniel got engaged to the lovely Kelsey, I was honored when they asked if I would take their engagement pictures.  They chose to do their engagement photo session at Huntington Library and Gardens in Pasadena.  We had to keep the session very low key since they technically don’t allow portrait photography on the grounds, but since we were just cousins and friends, we had a nice afternoon and got a few beautiful shots together.

They are so sweet and loving to one another, they were very easy to capture their joy and love for one another.

Daniel and Kelsey are a beautiful couple, inside and out.

We made our way to the Chinese gardens, which is a beautiful and somewhat new section of the Huntington Library.

I love that they always make each other laugh.  It was contagious! They had me laughing right along with them. I’m glad I could capture some of that joy.

After a bit, we headed to the car to change clothes and take a few shots on the outside of the Huntington as well.

I am so late in posting the engagement pictures of this sweet couple that they are already sealed (married) in the LDS Mormon Temple, but I’m glad I got to share a few of their lovely pictures. :)

This session combined a couple I love and one of my favorite locations: Travel Town Train Museum in Griffith Park in Los Angeles.  And we had beautiful sunset light.  What is not to love about this session?  It might be one of my all time favorite engagement sessions. Rita and Booth were such an awesome couple:

“F” is the first initial of their new last name, so it was a happy find.

Booth has such a great look and amazing eyes.

They were so at peace and relaxed with each other.  It makes me feel relaxed when a couple has this vibe.

I love their smiles.  And aren’t these vintage trains awesome?

A fav!

Two train tracks, merge into one.  It must be the english lit major in me, but I love symbolism.

Rita is just so casually beautiful.  I love it!

Beautiful couple.  So happy. So in love.

One last sunset shot before we headed out. Love love love.

I absolutely LOVE Anna and Greg’s engagement session at the beach! We started at the Balboa fun center and Ferris Wheel, and then moved to the Newport Beach as the sun set.

This fun captain invited Anna and Greg on his boat and serenaded them!

Pretty lady!

One thing I really like about Newport is the line of palm trees along it’s board walk.  It’s just so beachy.

Beautiful!

Just. So. In. Love.

Here is part two for my Newport Beach afternoon, and the last one I’ll post today.

Later that same afternoon, I met Britta and Alan at the Balboa Fun park for their engagement session.  They ran into a traffic accident on the way, so we had to be quick with the daylight that was left.

I love that they wanted to ride in the Ferris Wheel.  I think it helps show their playful personalities.

Then we went for a walk along the different piers.

After a quick outfit change, we headed to the Balboa Pier for a few last ones as the sun went down.

Love the lighting!

Hmmmm – whose toes are whose?  Bet you can’t tell. :)