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Teresa + Johnny: Los Angeles County Arboretum Engagement

One of the amazing things about shooting in LA is that you will never run out of new places to discover! My first visit to the vast and diverse Los Angeles County Arboretum was for Teresa and Johnny’s engagement photo session, and it was so perfect for the photos they envisioned. Every ten steps it seemed there was a new garden or pathway or body of water, and every new scene made a gorgeous backdrop to show off this adorable couple. I will definitely be keeping this place in mind for future SoCal shoots, and I can’t wait to photograph these two again for their wedding in May!

 

 

Ashleigh + Brett: Saguaro Hotel & Palm Springs Windmills Engagement

If you asked me what my dream photo spots were in the Palm Springs area, I would have told you the Saguaro Hotel and the desert windmills. So imagine my delight when bride-to-be Ashleigh requested these exact locations for her engagement photos! We started at the colorful hotel, the courtyard of which is a photographer’s dream with its retro-inspired design, bright rainbow colors, and aesthetic landscaping. Then we drove over to a spot off the side of the road where you can get a perfect view of the windmills in the sunset. Despite an insanely strong wind that tossed their hair and clothes everywhere, dancer Ashleigh managed to look flawless and graceful in all her photos, and Brett just looked happy to be with her! So grateful to this fabulous couple for trusting me to capture what they envisioned for their Palm Springs engagement session. It was well worth the drive!