Engagement Portrait, Long Beach

Wendy and Mike are getting married aboard the Queen Mary in June. Wendy had seen some previous engagement sessions I've done at the lighthouse and wanted to incorporate a few of her portraits with the ship in the background. They of course were nervous in the beginning but gradually became more comfortable in front of the camera. Their love story began in nursing school in Palmdale. They started studying together for exams and eventually began dating. Mike got a job at a local hospital while Wendy found a job in Signal Hill. Mike was very supportive and even helped her find a place to live. It was a long distance relationship & Mike would drive out to see Wendy whenever he got the opportunity. A position at Wendy's job became available & Mike jumped at the opportunity to relocate to Signal Hill with her. They put their careers first but it didn't keep them apart for long. I'm looking forward to capturing the love birds on their big day aboard the lovely Queen Mary.