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unny how you find love in unexpected places. Funny how a family friend becomes a fiance. Funny how there are so few people who can coax the carefree in each of us and let us laugh and dance freely like only he is watching. David does that for Jessie. “He is the only person on this planet that can get me to step out of my comfort zone. He is the only person who can get me to get up and dance,” Jessie said. It was really sweet to see their affection for each other during our La Jolla Shores beach engagement. The water was cold and the waves lapped up at our feet. David takes Jessie’s hand and leads her closer to the ocean. She protests, while still laughing. He holds her close and they dance until the next big wave came.
Within a year of working together, feelings grew. Jessie and Dave have been dating for about three years, and last summer, David proposed to Jessie right here along La Jolla Shores beach. She was so surprised that all she could utter was, “Really? Really?” Jessie said that she remembers David standing there, holding open a box with the most beautiful ring that she has ever seen.
Jessie loves how David is so caring and always makes her feel like a lady. One of her favorite moments with David is during one of their romantic dates at Bertrand at Mister A’s in San Diego. While enjoying dessert, she remembers feeling like the luckiest girl as they watched the planes take off and land from the twelfth floor…
My lovely assistant photographer (and sister) took this photo of palm trees along the boardwalk.
Katherine took this photo before….
I took this photo of Jessie and David getting photobombed by a couple of cuties on wheels. HAHAHA
David stopped to say hello to this rambunctious puppy who is also enjoying an afternoon at La Jolla Shores beach.
Jessie and David watched the surfers as the sun sunk deeper into the horizon.
Katherine captured a quiet moment between Jessie and Dave as they danced at sunset.
Doesn’t Jessie look beautiful in her handmade flower crown? She made it herself, especially for our beach engagement photoshoot. She wanted to a bohemian, hippie look. 
Jessie also modeled a flower crown that I made. I think she looks so lovely in this portrait. If you’d like to learn how to make your own flower crown, check out my tutorial. 
I love this silhouette image that Katherine took.
Jessie and David, what you both have is beautiful and I cannot wait for your wedding in June!
xoxo,
Credits:
Venue: La Jolla Shores Beach
Photographer: Kristine Maglunob of Kristine Marie Photography
Assistant Photographer: Katherine Maglunob
Hair + Makeup: Tristen Thomas of Sparrow Artistry
Such a sweet couple! Very pretty!
Love these! What a gorgeous couple, you did a great job capturing their love! beautiful work!
I love that you take scene shots during the session, these are great! I usually use them for background design in albums but I’ve had couples who want to buy them simply to hang on the wall. I love her flower wreath, too!
Pretty ! Love La Jolla ! Great flower crown !
La Jolla is an awesome place for a shoot. Great photos!