Real Engagement: Marilyn + Fernando in San Diego

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Kate

Get ready for an engagement shoot featuring absolutely perfect props! Captured by Marissa Rodriguez Photography, Marilyn and Fernando spent a beautiful day last February at Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The couple enjoyed a picnic, complete with wine, before climbing the roots of one of the most amazing trees I have ever seen. Later, a bright blue, heart-shaped umbrella serves as the perfect addition to some light-filled images.

Photographer: Marissa Rodriguez Photography
Location: Balboa Park
PR Rep: Lighthouse Entertainment

All images by Marissa Rodriguez Photography
Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Real Engagement: Cathy + Phil in Ontario

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Kate

I love everything about this engagement session! Captured by Nataschia Wielink Photography, Cathy and Phil spent a day last April in Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario, Canada. The couple parked their tandem bike to run into a local cafe for a few sips of coffee. After finishing their drinks, they went for a tandem bike ride before relaxing by the lake. Finally, Cathy and Phil danced under a shower of falling Cherry tree blossoms. So beautiful! The couple is from Toronto and was just married a few weeks ago at the Eglington Grand in Toronto.

Also, take a look at the teaser video, created by the photographer, that was shown at the couple’s wedding a few weeks ago:

Photographer: Nataschia Wielink Photography
Hair Stylist: Allure Hair and Makeup

All images by Nataschia Wielink Photography
Submitted via Two Bright Lights

Real Engagement: Shannon + Huy in California

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Kate

Happy Labor Day everyone! Today, I have a great engagement feature filled with adorable dogs. Captured by Limelife Photography, Shannon and Huy spent a day last December strolling through Temecula dog park in Temecula, California with their four dogs. This dog park is where the couple first met, so it was an easy choice for their engagement location. Aren’t the red and pink bow ties on the dogs the cutest thing? The complete story of how the couple met from the bride:

“We met at the Temecula dog park. Normally when I would bring my pups to the dog park I would take them to the “little dog” side. But, I knew, eventually I would have to bring them to the “big dog” side when they grew up. I was nervous to take them to the “big dog” side in case another dog attacked them. On this day (sometime near the end of September 2008) when I got to the dog park there were only about 3 people on the ‘big dog” side and about 4 dogs. I figured, “If I am going to get used to this side I had better start on a day like this when there’s not a lot of people.” Because there were so few people I went over to say “hi” to everyone. I had mentioned I was nervous to come on this side with the bigger dogs. There was an older woman ( age 60 or so) and she said Huy helps to look out for her dog. So I said something like, “oh good! maybe you can help look out for my dogs too!” After that he and I each made a point to go to the park around the same time (not planned but just to talk to each other). After the third time he asked me out!”