ENGAGEMENT

John and Liz | Two Peas in a Pod

She’s a fashionista from Orange County who’s the epitome of cuteness. He’s a musician through and through who’s got the tall dark and handsome thing going on. She went to a wedding with a friend one time. He was there. He ruled the dance floor. She noticed. He noticed too. He danced with some grandmas and then he got her number and asked her out on their first date to Japanese food. The rest is history… because now… they’re two peas in a pod… and engaged. Thank God for weddings!

John, Liz, and I had a BLAST hanging out and shooting their engagement pictures! Seriously…. Liz and I could chat for days and not get tired of each other… and John is SO FUNNY. Here’s some shots from the “urban-y” part of the shoot at Orange Circle….

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Liz… you are just TOO CUTE…

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Okay… and I have to tell you all. I have found a NEW favorite place to shoot at Orange Circle… this little back area was so PERFECT! The light bounced off of 3 different white walls… I’m pretty sure I jumped up and down with excitement like a little school girl.

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John is a a reader of this blog…. and was quite inspired by Billy Jack’s model escapades…

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After a quick wardrobe change, we made a beeline for Irvine Regional Park to take some shots as the sun was going down. John and Liz changed outfits while I scoped out the park… and I was surprised to find no one around. No joke… it was completely silent besides the sounds of nature…. soo peaceful! John brought out his baby…. his Martin Acoustic Guitar and strummed softly as the sun’s rays softened into yellow velvet across their faces….

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After some shots in the park, we went exploring into the creek bed… and the light was GOOOOD.

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Fact: John’s a quiet and reserved person… until he gets a guitar in his hands. I’m pretty sure at least a third of the shots I got of John rocking out on the guitar are blurry because I was laughing so hard…

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I couldn’t help myself…

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We ended the evening with some good old fashioned fun… and Jonas Brothers Jumps…

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John and Liz. You rock my socks off. You’re so fun to be around, you’re both gorgeous people inside and out, and you like sushi. I’m glad we got to spend the evening together and I’m super excited to shoot your wedding next April.

  1. Gemma Carr says:

    Lovely!!!

  2. Liz Garcia says:

    LOVE them!! So excited and happy with how they turned out! Thanks Kate, you’re awesome!!

  3. Eileen says:

    Awesome!! WOWEE!! Stunning:)

  4. christal says:

    just beautiful! John and Liz, you guys look so happy, and can see the love you have for each other, Kate: you did a wonderful job showing that in the pictures… they are spectacular!

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  6. Hannah says:

    oh! These are SO stunning; great love and light 🙂 My favorite is the last one…

  7. Christina says:

    What great pictures! My little brother is all grown up! Tear! 😉 Love you both!!!

  8. Lorretta says:

    Love the pics! Really captured the real you! 🙂

  9. Aunt Jan says:

    Johnny Pico & Liz, you look so cute together. You could rock the cover of an album-that’s how cool the pictures are!

  10. Lisa says:

    Love the photos!!! They all turned out great! Such a cute couple! 🙂

  11. jenn gowin says:

    great pic’s. you guys are super cute!

  12. claudia garcía says:

    me encantan, se ven sensacionales y las fotos son impresionantes

  13. Justin says:

    Kate, wow! Fabulous photos. I really dig your style. Thanks for the inspiration today.

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