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landscape image of young man down on one knee proposing to his girlfriend who is standing - he is sliding the ring on her finger right after she said yes

This picture started coming together nearly half a decade ago. It was when these two were just becoming more than friends. And it was back in the day when their lives were long shifts at Chilis and late nights with their besties. We came into the picture a couple years ago when we met RJ […]

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engaged couple sit cuddled on a rock formation by the Pacific Ocean. They share a kiss while the sun sets behind them.

Lovers Point Engagement Photos | Pacific Grove and Monterey Photographer | Genesis + Michael

Once upon a time a bridesmaid and a groomsman cross paths. And thanks to some mutual friends, too! It wasn’t too long before their meet-ups weren’t so happenstance. At their Lovers Point Engagement Photos they told us how they hung out for hours on their first date. And not a day has gone by since […]

Once upon a time a bridesmaid and a groomsman cross paths. And thanks to some mutual friends, too! It wasn’t too long before their meet-ups weren’t so happenstance. At their Lovers Point Engagement Photos they told us how they hung out for hours on their first date. And not a day has gone by since […]

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newlyweds kissing under umbrella

The rain was coming down outside the schoolhouse. Kaitlin didn’t seem to mind as she laced up her custom embroidered Converse. And it was only moments before she would see her husband to be for the first time on their Santa Cruz wedding day. Onlookers watched as this stunning bride was escorted under iridescent umbrellas […]

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engaged couple dancing on the beach

Carmel Sunset Beach Photos | Carmel Engagement Photos | Jessica + Joaquin

Most people don’t fly across the world and think the trajectory of their life will change. But that’s exactly what happened to Jessica when she traveled to Spain. And Joaquin was traveling there as well! They both happed to stop in Barcelona at the same time. Same hostel, same day, even same room and bunk […]

Most people don’t fly across the world and think the trajectory of their life will change. But that’s exactly what happened to Jessica when she traveled to Spain. And Joaquin was traveling there as well! They both happed to stop in Barcelona at the same time. Same hostel, same day, even same room and bunk […]

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Engaged couple embrace by the ocean

Picture this. You purchase the perfect engagement ring. And you’re ready to ask your soon-to-be fiancé’s father for their hand in marriage. You sit him down on Thanksgiving day. And he practically gives it all away by letting it slip to your almost-fiancé that you showed him the ring. If you’re anything like Ulises, you […]

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husband and wife with pregnant belly

Ocean Maternity Photos | Panther Beach Santa Cruz | Nicole + Mike

It was the day before their lives changed forever. The day before Nicole + Michael found out they were pregnant. And it was this very location these two spent their last day unaware. The next day, they received the good news! And now we know that little baby girl Violet was coming soon. We had […]

It was the day before their lives changed forever. The day before Nicole + Michael found out they were pregnant. And it was this very location these two spent their last day unaware. The next day, they received the good news! And now we know that little baby girl Violet was coming soon. We had […]

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