Category Archives: Engagement Session

Bon + Tina Engagement Session

If you grew up in or around the Northridge area and graduated highschool between the years of 2003-2006, you probably knew of a guy named Bonifer. Maybe you knew all four Bonifer brothers, or just one or two. MAYBE you just saw the back of a Bonifer’s head in class. Who knows!

Anyway, Bonifer (#2) is tying the knot to a beautiful young lady, Tina, and I had the pleasure of photographing their engagement session over at Sesnon Park. Sesnon park, not to be confused with O’Melveny park (learned that the hard way) was a wide open, quiet spot, perfect for these two to enjoy themselves and their love! Except for that one run in with the t-rex….

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Personal plug here: I’ve known the Parungao family for more than half of my life. They were like family to me growing up. Endless hours were spent at their house on Gledhill playing N64, counter-strike, using LaBella hair gel to spike our hair (because it was cool) and just hanging out after and before school. I love this fam and all of its members—I’m honored to be able to capture special moments like this for them. Tina; I’m so happy that you guys fell in love and are about to share a life time together. You have made Dico a lucky guy! Congrats to both of you!

Ginny + Michael Engagement Session

Disneyland is a magical place. What’s more magical than Disneyland? A unicorn? Maybe a leprechaun riding a unicorn? No no, I got it, a leprechaun, riding a unicorn, whilst traversing a rainbow. There we go. What was I saying? Oh, Disneyland. I’ve gotten to witness Ginny and Michael’s relationship grow from day one. It’s pretty awesome to say that about someone, especially now that they’re engaged and due to be wed next year. I was honored when they asked me to shoot their engagement session at Disneyland (and thrilled because I hadn’t been in so long!) It was such a fun day, filled with pirates (arrr!) ghosts (ooOOOOoo), and teacups (glug glug glug). But most importantly, it was filled with outrageous laughter, sensational smiles, and above all, unwavering love. Check out this unforgettable engagement sesh!

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Second shooter: Rommel Gimao

Zany and Ung’s Engagement Session

Zany and Ung–the couple of the century. I would have said couple of the decade, but they’ve been together for longer than that! This engagement sesh took place in Malibu Creek State Park, and thanks to the recent rains it was absolutely beautiful. Lush green grasslands, lively trees, and flowers that would make laker fans squeal (purple and yellow everywhere.) Having a lovely couple like this to photograph made things spring up just a little more. If you ever want to hike here, I highly recommend it–and if you ever want to have a beautiful, nature inspired, love-is-in-the-air photo shoot, I highly recommend that too. Get your picnic quilts out while you enjoy some snaps from this incredible shoot!

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