San Juan Capistrano Engagement : Brandon + Kristin

They passed each other in halls, smiling as they passed long corridors of metal lockers. They'd IM each other late into the night, make each other laugh, and found excitement in every correspondence. It was perfect. Brandon and Kristin liked each other. A lot. As each day passed, life inched closer to their high school Homecoming dance, and Kristin impatiently waited for Brandon to ask her. Obviously. It wasn't until she asked him if he was going to the dance when she realized Brandon had no intention of going. I don't dance, was his short response to her question.

And that was that. Kristin went to the dance with another guy, and later developed a relationship that ended Brandon's late night IM's with the girl who stole his heart.

They graduated, went their separate ways, but every Christmas, Brandon called and wish Kristin happy holidays. And on her birthday, he called. He always remembered to call. It was during one such call when Brandon discovered Kristin wanted to pursue photography, and since starting his own business, he was more than ready to help. He planned a photo trip for the two of them on Santa Monica Pier and though Kristin was determined not to fall in love, she did.

They've been making pictures ever since, and I'm thrilled they'll be doing it for the rest of their lives together. Brandon and Kristin are getting married in January and I'm honored to document their love…here are a few favorites from their San Juan Capistrano engagement session…

Bradon can say almost anything and make Kristin laugh…they're so beautiful together…

Have you noticed Brandon's skin?! It's impeccable, like porcelain. He has my vote to be the next Proactiv skin care model! 😉

After a quick change, we had a little fun at a nearby park…perhaps a little too much fun because we got kicked out by a park ranger, but not before capturing a little of their fabulousness…

They don't need it, but a good luck charm never hurt anyone…

Love this…

…but I like Brandon's reaction more!

Kristin, you put the awr in RAWR. Seriously.

I love my clients….they didn't even bat an eye when I suggested posing in front of a bathroom. Love them!

Okay, so, a lot has changed since high school for Brandon. He's now, apparently, a dancer. He claims to have smoother moves than me, but we're gonna have a dance-off in the future to prove he's wrong. Until then, I challenged him to show me some poppin' moves…and I think he and Kris rocked it out! 🙂

As we ended the session, we chased the light to find the last bit of sunset…and it proved to be gorgeous…I love Orange County!

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