April & Joe’s Engagement session in Downtown Orange!

August.09.2010 | Engagements

This was a very special engagement session for a number of reasons..most importantly..it was my first time meeting Joe since he was in Afghanistan serving our country for 7 months. He just got back a couple of months ago so you can imagine how happy April and Joe are to be reunited..and trust me..it was VERY obvious to me! Literally, when they would look into each others eye’s, it was as if I didn’t even exist! Like I literally had to be like “ok guys..I’m here..hello??”. I loved it though and it just made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside to see them so madly in love with each other :-) April even said that when Joe is around it’s as if she doesn’t see anything else..total tunnel vision..all on Joe :-) I love that!

I especially loved how Joe wore one of his uniforms and April dressed up to look like a young couple in and old romantic movie…the outfits & location tied in so well together! I cannot wait for their wedding this October!

Now for some pictures! Here are some of my favorites from the day..enjoy!

So sweet..I can’t get over how cute they are!

So, I don’t do “dipping” shots very often because to be quite honest, most people look awkward doing this :-) Not April & Joe though..when I asked them if they could do this they said “oh yeah, we do it all the time at home”..what?? How cute is that?!!

They really are a beautiful couple..aren’t they?

Love this one!

So cute :-)

I love how comfy they are together..that always makes my job super easy :-)

Michelle: Wow! Love this session, especially the uniform shots. It had such a classic feel to it. They´re a gorgeous couple! August 13, 2010 11:20 am

Tira J: Awesome images of a gorgeous couple.  Can´t wait to see their wedding images.  Joe, thank you very much for serving our country and fighting for our freedom.   August 11, 2010 10:11 am

Allison Davis: Lovely session. They do have natural chemistry together but you did a wonderful job with their photographs. I love the dip shot. :) August 9, 2010 12:55 pm

DrewB: Love their style!  Downtown Orange was the perfect location for their session! August 9, 2010 12:55 pm

kristin @ the treasured petal: these are so special!  what an adorable couple! August 9, 2010 9:44 am

Jessica Smith: this is one of my favorite sessions you´ve ever done!! i love the whole feel of it and you can tell how smitten they are with one another :0) can´t wait to see their wedding pictures!!! :0) August 9, 2010 8:18 am

Sri: Great shoot, great chemistry. Joe, thank you for serving our country! August 9, 2010 4:06 am

Meghan Fien: What a beautiful couple!  Great work! August 9, 2010 1:42 am

Linda Ly: So adorable! August 9, 2010 1:42 am