Charla and Shakir

29 Wednesday Feb 2012

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Griffith Park, retro style, romantic, Schwinn, sunset

I had the pleasure of shooting Charla and Shakir’s engagement session at Griffith Park a couple weeks back. After talking on the phone with Charla, I knew I liked this girl immediately. Well spoken, friendly, and intelligent, she had a vision of a romantic photo session as the sun was setting over the Los Angeles hills.

I loved their old school, retro style. Charla’s had her hair done so the ends flipped up, which was perfect to add to the nostalgia in this sunset silhouette.

Charla had also brought along her Schwinn! It was one of her first purchases when she came to LA. Love the bold blue color!

As the sun faded, we got one last mini moment under a street lamp. Shakir had been shy earlier in the day, but as he spent more time with Charla, I was moved by how his love for her was so apparent. This was the last shot of the night.

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Deanna + Adrian, a Vintage Engagement at Castle Green

03 Friday Feb 2012

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Pasadena, Vintage Engagement Shoot at Castle Green

2012 couldn’t have started with a better photo session! I’m so pleased Deanna and Adrian’s engagement session is my first photo posting on vivianlovesphotography.

I was absolutely thrilled when Deanna told me she wanted an old Hollywood style engagement shoot. My excitement soared off the charts when she added that we had full access to the ground floor of Castle Green. Growing up near Pasadena, I’d always passed the elegant fortress-like structure wondering what was inside. On the day of our shoot, I was a kid in a candy store. I wandered from room to room, brain overflowing with the visual possibilities of the interiors that still reflect old fashioned glamour.

Deanna and Adrian were such a compliment to each other, with his charcoal suit and her polka dot dress. Can you believe she learned how to do her own hair that way through YouTube tutorials? Girl is awesome! We had so much fun in the sun room. The California rays lit everything with a golden glow. Deanna and Adrian, you two were such a joy to work with. Looking forward to the wedding!