Kaitlyn + Matt are one of my adorable June couples! I absolutely adored taking their engagement photos at UCSB, Kaitlyn's alma mater, and know their wedding is going to be even better!Kaitlyn + Matt are a great example of why I require my couples to do an engagement session. It's funny too because in our initial phone consultation, Kaitlyn had mentioned she'd be ok with not doing a session if I offered a package without one. Luckily when I told her engagement sessions are a MUST DO, she was on board! Because at the beginning of the shoot I could tell that these two, despite their gorgeousness and effortless style, were a bit nervous to be in front of the camera. However, I worked my magic and by their 2nd outfit they were carefree and posing confidently like super models! I was so glad to have the chance to work with them before the wedding, and know that the wedding photos will be easy-breezy now!The bonus? Now these two have some GORGEOUS images of themselves just having fun... in normal attire (versus wedding clothes) and just enjoying the beach at UCSB! It's so great to have some professional photos beyond just wedding photos! Even better? We all get to enjoy their photos too! Check them out below...
I instantly knew I liked them. During our initial meeting I remember chatting with them about so many things besides wedding photography, like food, the awesomeness of Culver City, and Santa Barbara... and I remember thinking these people are really cool. They are sooo my kinda people. I like them. LOTS! So when I heard they liked me back and wanted to book me I was thrilled!! I may have even squealed and jumped up and down for a minute. Maybe. I cannot confirm or deny ;)So I have been looking forward to shooting Christine and Tyler's Santa Barbara engagement session for awhile now!! And guess what? It more than surpassed expectations! Christine and Tyler are so fun! They remind me a bit of me and AJ. Tyler is pretty adventurous I'd say. And he is definitely comfy just throwing himself into nature! Camping, bugs, sitting in the grass? No prob ;) Christine is more like me! We can appreciate the beauty but as long as there aren't too many crawly bugs to spoil the fun! Hehe! But just like me and AJ, Christine and Tyler are so sweet with each other. They make each other laugh. They make sure the other is okay. They get lost in their own little world together. They keep each other warm during a very cold and windy session!! It's so sweet! I just love it!It was really cool that Christine and Tyler chose to do their engagement session at UC Santa Barbara. These two met at UCSB while getting their undergrad degrees. As we walked on the campus they shared little memories. And I gotta say I was a teensy bit jealous. I thought meeting AJ in Boston was all romantical...but um...UCSB may just be the most gorgeous and romantical campus I have ever seen! There is natural beauty everywhere! For their first date Tyler took Christine to the bluffs on the campus. AMAZING! What a truly special place to fall in love! I am really glad that I got to capture their relationship back at the beautiful place it all began! It makes the images that much more meaningful! :)So here's a looksy at Christine and Tyler's fabulous engagement session at UC Santa Barbara! Beautiful couple, beautiful backdrop! These are a total must-see!!
We found this cute bike against the wall with a cute chalk drawing above it that said "Steal Me!" It was too perfect!!! I love when things work out like that!
Aw, I love this one!!!
Christine, you are gorgeous!!!
You guys rock for laying in the grass for me!!! I think it paid off!!!
Even though the wind seemed cold and sucky at the time of the shoot, I LOVE the drama it added to the photos!
For more photos from this lovely session please check out the SLIDESHOW below!!
Christine + Tyler -- Yay!!! I had SO much fun during our session! And I cannot wait for the big day! I know it will be sooo super fun & awesome!! :) Hope you love the pics! xoxo
