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August 16, 2012

Hello! Happy Thursday! 

Today I thought I'd share a sweet little engagement session I did in Pasadena a couple weeks ago. 

Mike and Marissa are an amazing, laid back couple with an adorable new house and a perfect dog named Mia. Since Pasadena is where they've decided to start their married life together it was a perfect location for their engagement shoot. We started in their beautiful backyard:   

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They've put a lot of work into their new home and it is sooooo pretty. I hope to have a backyard just like this when I grow up :)

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Mia was a pretty great model...

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Next we headed over to Pasadena City Hall to take advantage of the gorgeous architecture. 

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I love this high ceiling! 

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Marissa... you're sooooo pretty! 

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My favorite of the day: 

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Her ring is so unique... I love the band...

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This next photo took some serious teamwork, but they got it :) 

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And lastly, we had to get a photo of City Hall all lit up...

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Thanks!!! Have a great week! 


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Jen Johnson says:

That hammock shot is just to die for!!!

(08.17.12 @ 09:51 AM)
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August 15, 2012

Joey and Katy are getting married! Here are a few of my very favorites from their awesome engagement session... thanks for looking :) 

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jamesengblog02.jpgWe started off at Irvine Park to play in the trees and catch some pretty light...

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Katy, you're going to make a gorgeous bride! 

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Then we headed down to Balboa to hunt for some more urban backdrops... I love brick and concrete :)

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Yay, laughing! 

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They are so sweet together...

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The light at the beach was absolutely amazing... 

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Love them...

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One of my favorites of the day! Summer sunsets at the beach are so beautiful.

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My other favorite! Cuddly photos are the best!

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Thanks again for looking! 

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July 25, 2012

Jeff and Harmony... two nerdy, completely adorable, super nice, and awesome people. I love my job :) 

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Did I mention nerdy? They're both smarty math people :)

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And they're pretty funny, too...

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We started our session at Cal Tech... I had no idea there were so many amazing buildings there! 

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Pretty light? Yes, please! 

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One of my favorites of the day! 

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Hehe, these guys are so much fun to work with! 

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For this one I have to say thank you to Pinterest for inspiring my clients to be so fun :) 

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Thanks for looking! 

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Harmony says:

Love Amanda and her amazing talents!!

(07.26.12 @ 11:19 AM)
Kimberlee Wareing says:

I LOVE them!! They are all just so AWESOME!!!

(07.26.12 @ 12:11 PM)
Andrea says:

I think my favorites are the two chalkboard photos

(07.26.12 @ 12:29 PM)
Andrea says:

I'm amused by the nachos pic! How many other conversations did you pick?

(07.26.12 @ 12:36 PM)
Stacy says:

They are all so adorable but I think my favorites are the chalkboard pictures. They're so cute & funny!

(07.26.12 @ 12:46 PM)
Candace says:

These are FANTASTIC!

(07.26.12 @ 12:52 PM)
Mod Plank says:

I am inspired to buy a chalkboard and superwoman t-shirt. I love Harmony's barbie shoes!!!!! You two look so amazing together!

(07.26.12 @ 12:52 PM)
Alex Plank says:

Hey, there's a PAC MAN on the chalkboard! I suddenly feel the urge to have nachos :)

(07.26.12 @ 12:54 PM)
Armin says:

Cap'n, it all looks great.

(07.26.12 @ 01:05 PM)
Nathalie Vriend says:

wow, the love is just radiating off the page! good luck with the preparation of your big day.
Hug

(07.26.12 @ 01:05 PM)
Nathalie says:

by the way, my favorite is the one just above the text "one of my favorites of the day"

(07.26.12 @ 01:07 PM)
Janet Blaschke says:

These are all so great- it's hard to pick a favorite, since they each explore different aspects of their personalities/relationship. Amazing!

(07.26.12 @ 01:14 PM)
sarah tulin says:

Great Pics Harm! i really like them all...and the memories are all there in those halls! You look happy and beautiful and ready for more of everything life has to offer!

(07.26.12 @ 01:26 PM)
Pinkesh Patel says:

Whoa! Never seen Caltech look so pretty ;). Looking forward to hanging out with you kids in Oct :).

(07.26.12 @ 01:42 PM)
Mom says:

These are priceless! why pick one when it appears that this is the first chapter for your book of life!! love them all. I really like the superman, but maybe the ones on the grass where you are reading, or maybe....ok ALL of them are worth a 1000 words.

(07.26.12 @ 01:45 PM)
Kristjan Stone says:

These are awesome! I especially like the Superman pose, the colors and lighting are fantastic!

(07.26.12 @ 01:53 PM)
Katherine P-K says:

Wow, these are wonderful! You look beautiful, Harm, and so happy, too. Love your use of Caltech's campus.

(07.26.12 @ 01:56 PM)
Sharon Urch says:

Love, love, love the photos. Creative, great composition and you guys are just the cutest! Pretty light, pretty cute and overall pretty amazing. Can't wait to see what moments Amanda captures at the wedding!

(07.26.12 @ 02:04 PM)
Schetema says:

These are great pictures! I especially like the Supermen pic. Great photography work! I enjoyed seeing Caltech in a different way

(07.26.12 @ 02:11 PM)
Erin says:

Amazing shoot! You truly captures the essence of Harmony and Jeff. I love love LOVE the superman shot PERFECTION!!!

(07.26.12 @ 03:15 PM)
Kendra Turk-Kubo says:

Wonderful pictures, Harmony. You two look so happy and the photographer captured some lovely moments!

(07.26.12 @ 03:49 PM)
Jenne says:

These are all so fantastic! I love that dress Harm! It's hard to pick a favorite, since they're all so cool. Sigh, that's what happens when you are fantastic, fantastic-looking people.....great pictures result!

(07.26.12 @ 04:24 PM)
Portia says:

Beautiful photos! You look radiant, Harmony!

(07.26.12 @ 05:35 PM)
Sheila Stone says:

LOVE these! Especially the 'nachos' one, and the one below that (with all the hearts on the blackboard), and the Superman one... Aw heck, they're ALL great! =]

(07.26.12 @ 06:49 PM)
Claire says:

Great photos! As Erin says, this relative stranger has definitely captured "the essence" of Harm and Jeff. Can't wait for the big day! :)

(07.26.12 @ 07:52 PM)
Steven Cheng says:

Amazing photos! You look STUNNING mentor! I really like the first two pictures, so nerdy! but heeyy nerds are cute right?? Yeah! So excited for the both of you!

(07.26.12 @ 08:01 PM)
Pam says:

Amazing pictures! You guys are such nerds...and it is awesome! Can't wait to join you in CA.

(07.26.12 @ 08:59 PM)
Chhai says:

You + me equals love to infinity! Once upon a time there was a girl who met a guy and they dance the night away and fell madly in love. They make eachother laugh, smile and feel loved. I love all the beautiful pictures! Congrats Harmony and Jeff!

(07.26.12 @ 09:13 PM)
Jason Surratt says:

Great pictures Harmony and Jeff! Harmony, I miss you very much! Best wishes to you and your family.

(07.26.12 @ 09:39 PM)
Heather P says:

Too cute!! My fav is superman in color and chalkboad pics. Caltech looks awesome, esp the pics reading in the grass. Can't wait for the wedding:-) Hugs

(07.26.12 @ 09:46 PM)
Elaine (The Other MOM) says:

Amazing photos!! Amanda you captured both of their personalities. The pictures @ Cal Tec are beautiful, as all of the pics are, but, The SUPERMAN photo is my favourite and made me laugh, because it is REALLY Them!! Congrats Jeff and Harmony

(07.26.12 @ 10:13 PM)
Melanie Mel says:

Harmony! I swear I saw yall by the wedding cake when I was running over to the HPLC. Where are those shots? These are awesome!!!

(07.26.12 @ 10:26 PM)
Nathan says:

Harmony and Jeff you both look absolutely amazing in these photos, perfectly capturing your love and nerdiness. Amanda did a phenomenal job from your nerdy inspiration.

(07.26.12 @ 10:58 PM)
Rachelle says:

You two are so freakin adorable! i love them all - but i love you most!!! if i have to pick a favorite though- i like the one of the two of you with the soft lighting ... and i love the one below that has Harms face close up -my folks at work think you look like me but i think you look so much like mom !! hugs

(07.27.12 @ 02:43 AM)
BobbyG says:

Groovy pics, guys! Nice job Amanda... but 'nerdy?!'.... really?! Hmmmm.... never really noticed
Quite tough to pick my favorite shot... all great... i absolutely love the pac-man infused with the hearts on the blackboard thought. Looking forward to seeing y'all in CA.

(07.27.12 @ 06:22 AM)
Diana Kaspersion says:

Love all the photos!! You guys look great... I especially love the superman photo but it's so hard to pick since there are so many great ones...yeah, the chalkboard ones too!

(07.27.12 @ 06:52 AM)
Diana Kaspersion says:

Love all the photos!! You guys look great... I especially love the superman photo but it's so hard to pick since there are so many great ones...yeah, the chalkboard ones too!

(07.27.12 @ 06:52 AM)
Yvonne Banzali says:

Jeff and Harmony, I just love them all! They totally describe you two as a couple. Love the chalkboard, butt grab, and superman photos. Heck, I love them all! Congrats again!

(07.27.12 @ 10:07 AM)
Lorelei says:

Love them! My favorites were the one where you are kissing bathed in sunlight and of course the last one. How fun!

(07.27.12 @ 10:12 AM)
Marcy says:

Very special pix for two very special people. I loved Harm's "favorite of the day" and the one at City Hall.

(07.27.12 @ 12:22 PM)
Blair Van Bussel says:

Okay, this engagement session is just way too much fun!!! Loving the fun nerdy wedding date , and chalk board goodness! They are adorable!

(07.27.12 @ 12:39 PM)
Kristin Blaschke says:

All so cute. Love the use of pinterest, and love the hair, big sis!! ;) even more excited for October now!

(07.27.12 @ 03:29 PM)
Nathan L. Samuels says:

Too freakin' cute! I love the butt-grabbing pic with the security guard with a look on his face like, "uhh...should I allow this?" Congrats you two!

(07.27.12 @ 07:14 PM)
Lisa Simpson says:

I agree with the moms. What a great, creative session! Kudos to the photographer. You are an awesome couple. I would expect nothing less of a superhero.

(07.28.12 @ 11:15 AM)
Steven says:

You guys rock!! :) Great pictures!!

(07.28.12 @ 07:56 PM)
Ken (Jeff's Dad) says:

Great photos!! Really liked the close up shot of Harmony & jeff! All the shots are really nice - too many really good shots to pick. Like the hat Jeff! Everyone I showed really liked the Superman photo - it really shows both of your fun sides. Congrats again - Looking forward to the wedding.

(07.29.12 @ 03:02 PM)
Odie says:

Great pictures. Very spunky. I really like your hair, Harmony. Looks like you two had a fun photo session.

(08.01.12 @ 09:21 PM)
Odie says:

Great pictures. I really love your hair, Harmony. It looks like you two had a fun session. It really shows your spunkiness

(08.01.12 @ 09:22 PM)
nick and sharn (trev's parents) says:

Great pics. hope wedding pics are as good or better. Never pictured Jeff asSuperman. Love to you both.

(08.04.12 @ 06:34 PM)
nick and sharon (trev's parents) says:

Great pics never pictured Jeff as a superman....good job. Hope wedding pics are jut as good. Love to you both.

(08.04.12 @ 06:39 PM)
Darlene says:

These are A-Mah-Zing! They look like the pictures that everyone is pinning. Love the superhero one at the end. Harmony you look so great!

(08.07.12 @ 05:48 PM)
Darlene says:

These are A-Mah-Zing! They look like the pictures that everyone is pinning. Love the superhero one at the end. Harmony you look so great!

(08.07.12 @ 05:48 PM)
Dennice says:

Great photos you both look fantastic. You two are hilarious and clearly made for each other.

(08.24.12 @ 07:26 AM)
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February 5, 2012

My first engagement session of 2012 was awesome! If this is any indication of how this year in photos is going to go, I'm super excited!

Bethany and Kevin really wanted something unique and fun, but had a hard time coming up with an idea... until Kevin thought of the Salton Sea. LOVED IT! It was definitely a looooong drive, but hey, it's my slow season :)

Here are a few of my favorites of the day... 

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Salvation Hill is such an amazing place. I highly recommend making the trip out there asap because since it's fate is uncertain right now.

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Gorgeous light, fun colors, and a sweet couple :) 

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Seriously, there were so many awesome places to shoot :)

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Thanks Kayla (Bethany's sister) for being my lighting tech for the day :)

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One of my favorites of the day:

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Quick costume change and a new spot...

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The train was an awesome touch. We got lucky with timing!

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The lighting was perfect! 

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Bethany... you're so pretty! 

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I hope you had an awesome Sunday! Thanks for looking :)

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Kristen says:

Such wondeful pics it's hard to pic a favorite!

(02.05.12 @ 10:55 PM)
Amber Duval says:

So beautiful! A good photographer is so important to a wedding because the details get fuzzy with all of the craziness & I'm glad to see Bee has a good photographer!!

(02.05.12 @ 10:56 PM)
Blair Van Bussel says:

Ohmygoodness!!!!! Loving this sooooooooo much! I kinda wish I could have come along for the fun, looks like it was a blast! And duh, the pictures of this beautiful couple are so pretty! Lovin that fab light!

(02.05.12 @ 10:57 PM)
Erin says:

Bethany & Kevin, these are the most magical photos. Amanda's vision is unbelievable. But no matter how good a photographer is, they can only capture what is in front of them. For this I say, you two are genuine!!! I almost want to hang you up in my house. May blessings and friendship be with you both through your journey. Thank you for sharing.

(02.05.12 @ 11:00 PM)
Johanna ellefson says:

Beautiful pictures!!!!! They really capture the sweet love between the two of you!!!

(02.05.12 @ 11:21 PM)
Anonymous says:

only thing harder then these pictures are this guys tats!!!!!

(02.06.12 @ 12:57 AM)
meghan says:

Soo beautiful! xxx

(02.06.12 @ 07:24 AM)
Bridget says:

Great pictures!!! I love the shots underneath the tree...stunning!

(02.06.12 @ 09:16 AM)
Carlie Doublin says:

such gorgeousness!! I love them all

(02.06.12 @ 09:54 AM)
Care says:

Oh my goodness. They are all wonderful!! Your photographer did a great job!! And you guys look gorgeous! Oh and good job to La too, the lighting is awesome. I was going to pick a favorite but it's too hard. Xoxo.

(02.06.12 @ 10:13 AM)
Anne says:

LOVE these pics! Bethany, you look absolutely gorgeous!

(02.06.12 @ 11:38 AM)
Bek Allen says:

These pictures are amazing! You both look so happy! I want copies!!!!!!!!

(02.06.12 @ 01:21 PM)
Erin says:

Love the lighting, Love the colors, LOVE the ones with the train, LOVE you guys! Amanda is a genius, but you can't get photos this amazing without gorgeous models!!! xxoo

(02.06.12 @ 01:27 PM)
Mom says:

Amanda, choosing you as their wedding photographer is the best decision ever. You are amazing and I thank you so very much.

(02.06.12 @ 09:19 PM)
Corene says:

Such an amazing couple, paired with a beautiful vision & stellar photographer. You look flawless! The color in the background is so appropriate for Bee + Kevin. I love the presence of God in your pictures too! He's all around blessing you guys!!

(02.07.12 @ 11:47 PM)
Emily Cole says:

Eeek! So hard to pick a favorite! I think I like the train ones best and then the yellow jacket one where your heads are cut off.. Nothing against your heads, I jut think its an awesome picture!

(02.09.12 @ 12:41 PM)
Celina says:

Oh B, breathtakingly beautiful photos of the two of you!!! I love the captured stares, and such genuine, in the moment laughs! Gorgeous!!

(02.09.12 @ 03:24 PM)
Sandy Owens says:

Took my breath away!

(02.09.12 @ 06:03 PM)
Sandy Owens says:

Took my breath away!

(02.09.12 @ 06:04 PM)
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January 24, 2012

Hello! I hope everyone is having an awesome week! 

If you want to see some oldie but goodie photos today pop on over to the Project Wedding blog and HiFi Weddings to see a couple of my favorite photos :)

Thanks for looking! 

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