A few weeks ago, two of our really good friends from Chicago came out to visit us, Jake and Christine. The trip had been planned since the Spring, but it became even more special after the announced their engagement in late June. Even though I had never done any professional or wedding photography, they asked if I could do their engagement photos while they were out here. I was a little nervous at first, but I figured it was a low risk situation – worst case, they didn’t like any of the pictures and they could hire a professional. I ended up loving the experience, and we took pictures throughout the entire trip. We took a few pictures at Mantanza Creek Winery in Sonoma and then some more around the city. In all I ended up with over 150 picture for them to have. This set are thirty of my favorite pictures. Congrats to Jake and Christine on their engagement! We are looking forward to celebrating with you and your family next year! The two of you are perfect for one another; the love and energy you have for one another show in the pictures.
These are just a few of my favorites. I’m sure Christine and Jake will share more on facebook! Some of my favorite ones are in black and white, which dominate the set.





























