One of the greatest things about being a photographer is having the opportunity to share in some very special occasions with very special people. Jaclyn, with whom I share one of my oldest, long-standing friendships asked me to take her engagement pictures. I was honored. I flew out to Santa Monica where she is currently living and were able to capture some truly magical images of her and her fiance Myles down by the pier. It was a beautiful day and the lighting was just gorgeous as the evening sun made it's way in. Everything was going along great!  About half way through the shoot I noticed that Jaclyn was not looking like her normal cheerful self. I asked her if everything was ok and she replied, "It just hit me. These pictures are so special, they mean more than any other pictures we have ever had taken! These are our engagement pictures. We will look back at these for the rest of our lives." It was in that moment that we all realized that these photos are forever going to be a record of this piece of the Jaclyn and Myles love story. Sharing in this time with my bestest buddy, Jaclyn, and the man of her life, Myles, really means a lot to me and I am grateful for the opportunity they gave me to take their engagement portraits.

Congrats guys! You are so lucky to have found each other. Keep smilin' and I will see you at the alter in July!!