On Saturday, Sandy and I drove down the 15 freeway to beautiful La Jolla, CA (near San Diego.) Once there, we met Dave and Melissa whose wedding I am shooting in September. Today though, we were down there to not only meet them for the first time, but to do an engagement photo session. The reason for the “sorta” in this blog post’s title is because Dave and Melissa already got married married six years ago. They decided to have a real wedding now to, not only celebrate their continued love and commitment for each other, but to honor that bond with family and friends as well.

We started out the day at the Steven Birch Acquarium - where their wedding is taking place - to look around and get an idea of what the day will be like. Then we headed down the road to Torrey Pines Christian Church, and then to La Jolla Shores Beach. Dave & Melissa are a really active couple. They’re totally well rounded too (both play the violin - Dave also plays the viola.) Dave is training for a triathlon in August and Melissa loves Ultimate Frisbee at the beach.

We had so much fun hanging out with them! They’re a really great, down to earth couple and I can’t wait til September! Here are some of my favorite shots of the day:

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oh! and a VERY SPECIAL thank you to my three lovely “assistants,” Sandy, Charlene (Red Velvet Occassions), and Chris…who is just as ‘lovely’ but not pictured here.