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Adam & Teryn do the Old Bonsall Bridge (like nobody’s business)

bphoto — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 06:17:14 +0000

The old Mission Road bridge in Bonsall was already one of our favorite places to shoot. No one ever had to twist our arms to get us out there, and even though Adam and Teryn were the umpteenth couple we’d escorted across the old arched span, shutter clicking all the way, they definitely kept it fresh and fun. This early summer session was also the first time we’d ever taken pictures of a couple in a construction zone, which is something that could grow on me real quick. :) :)

We shot their wedding less than a month after this, and will soon be sorting through the best of the ceremony and reception, which were also right here, on our home turf. All I can say about their wedding photos is this: TREES. You’ll see.

Old Bonsall bridge, meet new Bonsall bridge. BOOM!

Before I tie this off, a couple of outtakes and, yes, another hands-in-the-shape-of-a-heart.

Vista engagement photos: Micah & Grace

bphoto — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:10:50 +0000

This is Grace, and this is Micah. Say hello. If you have known Micah for at least five years, which I have, you can say you knew him before he was six feet tall. Now he’s pretty much a giant, and Grace, as you can see, is the very essence of the word “petite.” Needless to say, one of the best things about taking their engagement pictures was the height difference.

One of the other great things about their session was a spot Micah knew about, where he used to play paintball with his friends and siblings. It took about five minutes of hiking, and then there was this great little scene, with abandoned cars all overgrown and ready to be photographed. All I can say is that it’s in Vista somewhere, and we’d love to shoot your engagement pictures, too, if you want to know exactly where! :)

As I catch up on blogging here at the end of the 2011 summer wedding season, this is one of those long-overdue sessions that Grace’s friends have already seen on Facebook. We shot their wedding in June, so stay tuned for a deluge of some of our best work yet in an upcoming blog post.

Until then, please enjoy and comment!

Grace and Micah, you guys rock.

Encinitas engagement session: Shaun and Jessica and a whole lot of WIN

bphoto — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 23:53:26 +0000

With their wedding coming up in November, I recently met Shaun and Jessica in Encinitas for an engagement session. We’d been hoping for a sunset, but instead we got pure marine layer blah. Luckily, marine layer blah makes the light on the beach so amazing that it would have been hard to take a bad picture (which also had to do with my subjects — you guys rock the camera!!!)

And the winners are…

I have to kick this post off with one of my all-time favorite portraits.

Uncle Paul and Aunt Nadine – Fallbrook engagement photos

bphoto — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 17:00:14 +0000

The youngest of my dad’s brothers is getting married in July, and we were so honored when Uncle Paul and his fiancee, Nadine, asked if we would be their photographers. Our family–both sides–has been blessed with an incredible array of aunts, uncles, grandparents, brothers, sisters–and now nieces and nephews. What a special thing it is to be part of their lives, and to document their milestones as they happen. We’ll have tons of great pictures from Paul and Nadine’s day later this summer, but for now, here is a sampling of their engagement session last month at The Grand Tradition.

We’re especially looking forward to their Hawaiian theme. A few years ago, The Grand Tradition added a second wedding site called “Arbor Terrace,” and the lush landscaping goes so well with tropical shirts and the rest. :) :)

Kyle + Tessa: Seaport Village engagement pictures

bphoto — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:09:36 +0000

We had never met Kyle or Tessa until the day when we got together at Seaport Village to shoot their engagement pictures. So we had no idea how tall they were. Or how cool. He’s 6′10″, and they’re both off the charts for knowing how to chillax and look great for the camera. (Revision: Seems I exaggerated a bit–Kyle, I’ve been informed, is “only” 6′8″.) The only bad thing about this couple is that they’re getting married in South Dakota later this year. (Obviously not bad for them, and more like sad for us, since we can’t do their wedding.)

You can probably tell from the length of this post that we spent more time than usual with K&T. Again, that’s because they were so much fun to be with, and every pose was a WIN for Brooktown Photography.

Thanks so much, guys! You are going to have tall kids someday!!!

When Tessa called us to arrange where to meet, she said, “Do you know where the popcorn stand is?”

Seaport is hands down one of the best places in San Diego to watch the sunset. Most days it looks like it’s lowering itself onto the deck of one of the aircraft carriers moored across the bay.

Cyrus + Diane = killer engagement session in San Elijo Hills

bphoto — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 21:24:51 +0000

A couple months ago, a good friend called up to ask if we’d shoot his sister’s wedding and engagement photos. It’s always flattering when that happens, and we of course agreed immediately.

Cyrus and Diane are awesome together. We already shot their wedding last week, and it’ll be a few weeks before we get those photos edited and up on the blog. In the meantime, here are a few of the best from their engagement session in downtown San Elijo.

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Sneak peek

bphoto — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:38:06 +0000

Editing our latest engagement session. More to follow, but had to share these two.

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Jeremiah + Shannon

bphoto — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:55:42 +0000

Words don’t do justice to how much fun we had with Jeremiah and Shannon at their recent engagement session. It was my second time shooting down at the old Bonsall bridge, only this time we got to head underneath the historic span, which some of us still remember having to drive across as kids. If you passed a big rig, you held your breath. But now it’s gated off to motorists and only accessible on foot or bicycle. Such a great place to take pictures.

Starting off with my proudest moment…

Just to give you an idea of how amazing these two are together:

Nate + Sarah

bphoto — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:10:28 +0000

Nate is one of our favorite people — we have seen him in the role of fearless leader, goofy camp counselor, and now enamored fiance, a.k.a., putty in Sarah’s hands. Those of you who have met him even just once probably remember his sense of humor and passion for justice.

Last month, we had the distinct pleasure of finally meeting Nate’s fiancee, Sarah, who is every bit as awesome as she seems. They are such a great couple, and we can’t wait to shoot their wedding in August.

These were taken at Mt. Wilson just north of Pasadena, where Nate and Sarah currently reside and will be getting married.

The first place we stopped to take pictures was where Nate proposed earlier this year. This was a re-enactment.

Matt + Candace

bphoto — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 20:15:57 +0000

Two weekends ago, we drove out to Oceanside for an engagement session with Matt and Candace, whose wedding we’ll be shooting in May. They seemed completely at home in front of the camera, and we had a blast trying to capture how in love they are. Can’t wait for your big day!