Bayani stood in line at the bank anxiously waiting to talk to his teller, Raquel. Although he had financial business to take care of, he also needed to ask her if she would be interested on going out on a date.... with his best friend. She courteously declined, but Bayani wouldn't take "no" for an answer.
He continued to meet up for coffee to encourage her to date his friend but found himself falling for her instead. So after five months, Bayani finally shared his heart with her and asked her out on a date... with him.
Little did they know that four years later, he would be asking for her hand. But here they are, completely in love and binded together in Christ's love.
Raquel is a fellow photographer and Bayani is a talented artist, so I wasn't surprised when they shared their creative vision with me on what they wanted to do for their engagement session. Basically, they wanted to take a red couch all around San Diego County to different areas of significance to them. It was hard work, especially for the guys who had to carry around the couch, but it was well worth it and a very fun day!
Our first location was at the Starbucks in Liberty Station right by their church, The Rock. Their first date was at a Starbucks so they felt it fitting to start out the day here since this is where it all began!
This is one of my favs from the day. You two are stunning!!
These two made a commitment early in their relationship to wait until their wedding day to kiss... so throughout the day, we had a lot of "almost" kisses!! After years of waiting, I'm sure they're just dyyying to lock lips!
We made a stop at the fountain at Balboa Park and the couch was such a hit, everyone kept asking to take a picture on it! I love the playfulness of these two lovebirds!
Petco Park was one of my favorite locations of the day. The security guard was a little skeptical about us but we were still able to capture some cute shots!
Another fav of the day!
Our final stop was Coronado Island at the Ferry Landing. We styled the shoot with her bike, his guitar and a Bible. I loved peering into their intimate moments where it was just Raquel, Bayani and God!
Bayani and Raquel, thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me and my work and having me do your engagement session. I'm so happy that God has sent you two to each other and I'm so excited for your wedding! Love you guys!
Best wishes, Raquel and Bayani! You are a beautiful couple, and God bless your life together.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, you are terrific Malia!