I’ve said it before, but one of the absolute best things about being a wedding photographer is getting to meet and interact with such a great variety of people. I get to meet so many interesting, new people I would never otherwise have the pleasure of knowing. However, there are times when I have the honor and privilege to photograph family and friends- people I know very well- and sometimes they are old friends I have not been able to see in a long time. Ryan is one of those old friends so I was so happy to go down to San Diego to photograph his and Elena’s engagement session last week. We had a lot of catching up to do since I hadn’t seen him in three years, and it was so awesome to finally meet Elena. Seeing them together was such a joy- they are amazingly perfect for each other and I am so happy they have found each other. I had such a great time… Here are my favorites from the shoot!
Ryan met Elena while they were both working at this school in San Diego. We thought it would be fun to start the day there…
Ryan is from SoCal and Elena is from Wyoming. 🙂
Ryan was lookin’ very handsome.
A favorite!
Hello, gorgeous.
Then we headed to downtown Del Mar after a change of clothes and a change of hair. Elena has alopecia, a disorder that causes people to lose their hair, so she wears a variety of wigs and wanted different hair for each outfit. Loved it!
I’ve never seen Ryan happier. 🙂
Thennnn… down to the beach! The evening was just perfect here… Check out those clouds! Another favorite. 🙂
I’m pretty sure these next two images are my favorite of the day- maybe even two of my favorite ever. I just love the feeling of them and what they represent of their relationship. I have just met Elena, but I feel like I know her when I look at these two images side by side… such a strong, beautiful, genuine, positive and fun spirit.
And a quick shot of us just before we left the beach for dinner. Such a fun day! So glad I got to see you guys!
For more information on alopecia, visit the site for the National Alopecia Foundation. I didn’t know much about it before and found this Website really helpful in understanding what it’s all about.
Thank you so much for your wonderful “eye”! You captured my daughter and future son-in-law so well it made me cry. The photos are truly works of art. Thanks again for what you did for them!
I loved looking through these beautiful photos! What great creativity and capturing my friends love and spirit! Wonderful job…Elena and Ryan, you truly compliment each other and I love u both so much!
Isn’t this just amazing? Len looks so gorgeous and I am so happy that Heather was our photographer. She totally rocks!
your talent – the way you can get people to project their most beautiful selves to you & your camera – is stunning.
Gorgeous…
p.s. (I wish there was an outtake showing the acrobatics I imagine you having to do to get that shot of the map on the playground!)
Ok…these beach pictures are to die for. Amazing!
Heather, these images are truly amazing. Congrats Ryan and Elena!!!
Ok I know I am such a sap, old lady, whatever you want to call me but I couldn’t help but tear up looking at these pictures. It is so wonderful to see someone who truly deserves to be happy and in love be this happy…and in love. Great work heath, and congrats to a dear old friend and his beautiful fiance !
Heather these pictures came out amazing. Congrats Ryan and Elena!!
Such amazingly beautiful pix Heather!! My fave is the one of them on the US map. Adorable!
What beautiful pictures!
I love these pictures. You always do such an amazing job, Heather. And it doesn’t hurt that they look so happy together. Ryan, I’m so happy for you… you guys look great.
Congrats Ryan! Heather you did another amazing job!
love!!