I remember the first time I met Anna: it was at our high school’s football game on a cold Friday in November. I remember thinking that she was the coolest fourteen year-old I had ever met, and I was glad to know her. We danced that night– I like to pretend like I can swing dance, and tried to teach all my friends after the game that night. I remember the sheer joy and exuberance that radiated from her then, and I’m glad to report that I can still see and feel it now. In the decade since that night we have grown to be great friends and something like family. I am so proud of the incredible woman she has become, and am overjoyed to see that she has found her partner for life.

Gabe and Anna met me on the street of her childhood home and we all walked about enjoying an extraordinary Southern California November afternoon. We walked over to Brand Park where she has so many memories of playing with friends and growing up. I am so glad she could share this place with the love of her life, Gabe– and I’m especially glad to have been there to capture some photographs of them together.

Their love for each other is shared in smiles and laughter, something I cannot get enough of. Thank you friends for allowing me to be a part of your lives, I am forever thankful.

*** Make sure you check out the {ENGAGEMENT ALBUM} I designed for them that can be used as a sign in in book at their wedding ***

my favorite thing about these two– they’re always full of laughter…