Let me tell why I love this couple. A) Both times I have met with them has been at The Buena Vista Bar for Irish Coffees in San Francisco B) They are friends with Robin and Kyle, who are my biggest non-paid publicity agents - and super cool C) The are amazingly fun and nice, and last but certainly not least, D) they booked me in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico for their wedding!

I had never been to Venice Beach before, and only heard about it and how eclectic and vibrant it was. It was definitely an adventure. There are all walks of life and more cheap sunglasses for sale on every corner that you can imagine! We met up for happy hour cocktails before the shoot to let the sun go down a bit, then shot away all over the streets, and alleys, and restaurants, etc. We found some great vendors, pizza shaped churros, men on stilts, and even an abandoned tricycle. It was RAD! Thanks you two for such a fun time. I love the beach shots that I snapped quickly that are slightly out of focus. They are very Venice Vintage circa 1969. Great job you two. Maybe i'll make another visit to Venice someday. 

I say "finally" because we had to reschedule the engagement pics half a dozen times due to a smorgasbord of reasons! I love this couple. We met over at the Balboa Pavilion for some quick cocktails where we chatted and prepared for the shoot. I shot Kevin's sisters wedding about 2 years ago, so he wasn't a stranger to my camera. Nicole was a champ, even though she was a rookie. I love her piercing blue eyes! What a great looking couple. We found some great places that are a Balboa staple, and even some news ones. Of course we HAD to ride the ferris wheel if we were at the fun zone. The beach was slightly overcast, which made for amazing light and a subtle yet beautiful sunset. I can't wait for the wedding you two!