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I’ve been wanting to shoot at Belmont for a while now, so I was psyched when Rana suggested the park for her and Will’s engagement session. My kinda gal. 
We missed the rain by a day, catching a gorgeous San Diego afternoon to spend a fun hour tromping around the area. Thanks for spending the time with me, Rana and Will–enjoy the sneak peek!
Hey moms and dads, Vantage is having a Mother’s Day portrait promotion! 50% off family/children portrait sessions and a $50 print credit to boot: thats $225 worth of photography for only $90….Contact me today at jena@weddingsbyvantage.com to set up your session! (I’ll be offering this for anyone that signs a portrait contract prior to May 9th….but schedule it for anytime!).
This was one of my favorite engagement sessions to date….and not just because Melissa and John were all about my “let’s do cartwheels!” idea. Melissa and John are A-dorable and constantly laughing with each other; any photos you see with them being serious or just semi-smiling took all the energy they could muster. I’m beyond psyched for their wedding at Scripps Forum, which will include, ahem, a kegerator of John’s home brew, a pre-wedding group yoga session, a yummy chocolate buffet and two very fabulous people (that’s you, Melissa and John). Sadly (or smartly), the adorable pup named Blue, who made an appearance at the e-session upon my request, will not be invited to the wedding. Enjoy the sneak peek and slideshow!
Mary contacted me a few weeks ago about Vantage’s “try before you buy” free engagement session offer (yep, we’re offering a free one hour session for couples that want to try us out before hiring us for their wedding) and I am so happy she did. Mary and Savva are a beautiful couple, inside and out: they have such a kind, loving presence about them and totally put me at ease. Even though I had set out intending to do a lot of shots that played with the architectural elements of the UCSD campus, specifically with several shots of Savva and Mary in different parts of the image’s frame, I just kept wanting them to be next to each other because, well, they just looked so peaceful and right together. I couldn’t help myself. Enjoy your sneak peek and slideshow, Mary and Savva.
Our puppy Chloe knows how to chillax. Big time.
OMG this is one of THE most fun pre-wedding slideshows I’ve ever viewed and supremely fun, being so poetically done that it could be out of a movie. Music was perfect, too.
I couldn’t stop laughing over the pictures of Blue. He’s a natural for a jeans ad. Maybe you have stumbled on a hidden talent of his?
Perhaps you might make a DVD, with this slide show plus parts leading up to the wedding (yoga – what a relaxing idea) and then the event itself? I’m in line to receive one if you do.
Much love and happiness to you, Marie :8-)
Melissa and John are awesome together – two beautiful and openly expressive people you just want to be around and share in their positive energy. I felt like I was alongside Jena for the shoot. You’ve captured their essence for what will be the start of a beautiful journey together. I’m thrilled that you’ve shared it with us all. Even Blue’s character came shining through. Love you, Melissa and John. Chris
Thank you for your kind words Judi and Suzanne! I can’t wait to meet both of you at the wedding!
Wow! The slide show made me laugh and cry at the same time. Truly beautiful photos of a beautiful young couple! I loved the variety of poses and locations as well.
(Blue is pretty darn cute too!)
Absolutely beautiful. what an awesome couple. your slide show made me very happy and proud to be going to the wedding. will look forward to meeting you and thanking you in person. judi