The blog world can be such a funny world! Many months ago when I was “Freshly Pressed” on WordPress, a lovely woman named Sophia found my blog. Since then we’ve become internet friends- exchanging emails on different topics and such. I always enjoy her witty, funny and thoughtful emails and comments. Cut to a month ago when she emailed me that she was coming to LA (she lives in North Carolina) for a trip and wondered if 1. I would like to meet up and 2. If Brian and I would be open to shooting some engagement photos with her (did I forget to mention she’s a talented photographer with a beautiful blog?).
I immediately thought it sounded fun. Brian on the other hand thought it sounded “not so fun”. A little known fact about Brian; he hates being in front of the camera. HATES. He much prefers being behind the camera. So he thought this whole shooting photos with a complete stranger sounded like a terrible, no-good idea. But luckily I can be persuasive and got him to agree to do it. And guess what?? Brian was proven wrong and Sophia was lovely and shooting with her was an easy, fun and comfortable experience. She even got Brian to smile- A BUNCH!
Thanks, Sophia for a lovely afternoon and for these beautiful photos. It was such fun to spend time with you. xo
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Collaboration at its finest!
I “love” that you look like you in these pictures…a very happy, very beautiful, very real you!!!
LOVE the one of you and Brian on the swings when he looks like he’s upside down. Great expressions on you both! She’s clearly a fun photographer.
You guys just look natural and are having fun in the photos – love it! Congrats!
I love the location! I’m sad we didn’t bump into each other at your favorite restaurant! 🙂 Great photos. So fun!
noW THAT…was awesome ❤
LOVE these. So natural and gorgeous. And I covet your outfit greatly. Especially the boots! Xo
Beautiful lady, handsome guy … of course the photos are wonderful!
These are perfection. You are such a beauty and you both look so happy!
Oh I just love them. Just beautiful and what a terrific story they tell:)
Reblogged this on The Manifest-Station and commented:
Is there anything sweeter than THIS?
BEAUTIFUL pictures!! I love it when internet friendships make the leap to real life.
I love it! The lifeguard tower is so Cali and the swings are SO you guys!!! Free and together all at the same time! She did a great job! And good for Brian for being willing to give it a go! (and good for you for being so persuasive!)