engagement shoot: natalie & richard!

oh what a fun day this was!  it wasn't hard picking a location for this shoot - manhattan beach is down the street from nat & richard.... perfect!  we started off at my new favorite spot, manhattan beach creamery. not only is this place ideal for pictures (bright/fun colors, unique tables and the nicest employees) but they make their own ice cream sandwiches from scratch. umm...heaven.  we got our walk on and strolled down around the little shops and found some fun places to shoot.  after that we headed onto and under the pier.  it turned out to be an absolute perfect day!  i read something the other day that made me think of this session..."photography isn't just for documenting momentous occasions.  it's so much more than capturing memories.  photography makes memories!"  i had a wonderful day making memories with you guys.  i hope that the next 8 months of wedding planning is full of bliss, not so much stress but most importantly filled with lots of love.  thank you for letting me apart of this day!