As I posted yesterday, I spent Sunday in and around Cerritos, CA with Thuy and Marc. Thuy is the sister Viet (of Viet and Amanda whose engagement shoot can be seen here) and will be marrying Marc in August. Unfortunately, I will be unable to shoot their wedding, but I was still able to shoot a great engagement session for them.
Fun fact: Thuy and Marc met when they were both in the Army stationed overseas. I so admire them both for their time served in the military. It is something I know I could have never done, but I appreciate and admire all the people who make that commitment to our country — including my amazing cousin Maribeth who is currently serving her 4th year in the Army (she can be seen in this post).
Thuy had the brilliant idea of starting the shoot at their house by doing somewhat of a lifestyle shoot of them just hanging out. Here are a few shots I got at their home…
I think this is my favorite one of Thuy. Check out those amazing eyes!
Hanging out at the dining table.
We tried to get a simple portrait of them with their dog Obie, but he was just too full of energy to sit still long enough! I think this one is great and shows the little guy’s energy.
After shooting around the house, we went out to brave the heat (I’m sure it was 100º) and shot some photos at the nearby Cerritos Library.
We took a break from shooting so that we could take a break from the heat and visit the neighborhood Jamba Juice. It was the perfect treat on such a hot day. Can you believe that Marc has never tried a Jamba Juice before this day?
After our break, we went back to the library for some more shooting in better light. 🙂
I love this shot.
This is possibly my favorite shot from the entire shoot of the both of them.
Great light.
At the end of the shoot, it was still pretty warm outside and well– there was this great fountain… Earlier in the shoot, Thuy had mentioned that she wouldn’t mind going in the fountain. Um, never tell your photographer (especially if I’m your photographer) that you’ll do something wild and crazy for a few shots if you don’t totally mean it! Haha. Luckily, Thuy and Marc were totally game to dance around in the fountain for a bit at the end of the shoot. I so love my clients!
I loved that the little boys playing in the fountain were totally oblivious to the fact that two adults were splashing around in the fountain fully-clothed.
A great moment right before we left totally soaked.
Click here to view the slideshow and more images from this great shoot!
Congratulations, Thuy & Marc! I’m sorry I can’t be there for your wedding, but I have no doubt that Lillian will take great care of you. 🙂
Thanks for a great Sunday afternoon, and for the Jamba Juice!
I saw this page because I work at the Library at get alerts whenever someone blogs or writes about the building. What a nice treat to see my workplace thru the eyes of a couple in love. You put a whole new perspective on this building for me! I wish I had known about you for my wedding. Your shots really capture the moments!
Love the comment below!
Great shoot darling- I love the fountain photos. Great shoes on her too- and of course, always killer processing! K and Ash and I decided to just bbq and shoot when it is cooler- I just couldn’t deal!
Simply amazing!! every shot makes me smile! I can’t wait for our shoot two years in the future:)
I love looking at the wedding pictures…but I would have to say all the engagements shots are my fav to look at…it makes me think what my engagement shoot will be like! haha Wonderful job Heather!
Oh my goodness. I love Obie. He’s like a miniature Falcore!