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Justin and Saba at Long Beach Lighthouse

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On a busy weekend day, I met up with Justin and Saba in downtown Long Beach to photograph their engagement session. I have only been to that area once, a long time ago, so when they mentioned they wanted photos with the lighthouse, I was surprised there even was a lighthouse in L.A. county!

Just as if in a movie, Saba, originally from Vancouver but then lived in Orange County, and Justin met briefly in his L.A. apartment building complex elevator, and ended up bumping into each other at a nearby bar, when sparks started to fly. It’s stories like this that makes me believe fate is real.

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Dee and Jonathan

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locationLONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA

I knew from their El Matador engagement session that Dee and Jonathan were a carefree type of couple. I adore that about them. When I arrived at Dee’s house to photograph her and her bridesmaids getting ready, she quickly admitted, in a relaxed tone, that she had forgotten to bring all the items usually necessary for the detailed shots – invitations, bouquet, rings, etc. As the wedding photographer, I panicked a little bit, but she shrugged it off, and I admire that about her.

Throughout the day, it was very clear that the wedding was about Dee and Jonathan, and the important people that mattered in their lives, who came together on their special day to celebrate their union, without stressing about the little things.

Dee and Jonathan, I wish you the best. Thank you for having me be a part of your special day!

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