She's the type of girl the boys have a crush on in junior high school. No, really, Allie is young, vivacious, and her blond hair shimmers in the summer sun…as she walks down the hall on her way to class. She's a junior high science teacher and though Allie jokes the boys think she's dorky, her fiancé disagrees.

Taylor met Allie while in college at UCLA and instantly knew she was good at making chemistry. Between the two of them. Her smile captivated him from the start and they've been together ever since. Together they're building a life together at home, in the classroom, and the newsroom where Taylor resides as a journalist.

They'll be making headlines later this month when they marry in Ojai. I'm excited for what's in store because after spending the afternoon with them, I know only great things are in store!

We started the engagement session just off Lido Island in Newport Beach, California. The day was perfectly sunny with a slight breeze which made for hat weather…

As we walked around Newport Beach for engagement photos, Taylor spotted a recently inked cover story. He writes for the Orange County Register, but also gets featured in local newspapers, so we were in luck to read his workmanship firsthand!

Before sunset engagement photos, Allie packed snacks so we took a CUPCAKE BREAK. And, boom, right there I knew I loved her.
Allie, I'm tempted to weave you a friendship bracelet.

The coastal clouds set in a bit early, so we ventured to the dock for the last bit of sunset to have a little more fun…

I'll end with this picture because I hope this amazing couple has days filled with leisurely pleasure along the coast…

Happy Monday!