One of the biggest perks of my job is I get to hear real life love stories all the time. Not only that, but often I get to re-imagine things like a couple’s first date or marriage proposal, simply by photographing them at the location where it all happened. Jackqueline and Jeremy’s first date happened at the Griffith Observatory, so it was a natural choice for their engagement session. When Jackie and I were brainstorming ideas for their shoot, one things she was very clear about was she wanted to incorporate childhood elements. We debated using balloons, and even tried to think of a park with a great swing set, but it wasn’t until she brought up pinwheels that a light bulb went off and we both knew we had a winner!
The day before the shoot Jackqueline handmade adorable pinwheels and Jeremy constructed a matching kite. I just love when couples take the time to think about props to incorporate into their engagement sessions – it makes the entire shoot unique and personal! We rocked it out pinwheel-style and I am so in love with these photos!
Jackqueline and Jeremy, thanks so much for choosing me as your photographer – I am so excited for your wedding on a boat in May!
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Featured in the LA Times, Ever Ours and Smitty by Weddings blogs | Heidi Ryder Photography: The Blog - [...] month Jackqueline and Jeremy’s Newport Beach wedding, Griffith Observatory engagement session and Laguna Beach Day After session were all featured on a great wedding blog, Ever Ours. I love [...]
Laguna Beach Wedding Photography | Heidi Ryder Photography: The Blog - [...] may remember this adorable couple from their fun Griffith Observatory engagement session featuring pinwheels, or maybe their Newport Beach wedding on a boat. Because Jackquline and Jeremy [...]
Newport Beach Wedding Photography, Ambassador Yacht | Heidi Ryder Photography: The Blog - [...] and it definitely kept things interesting. You may remember this beautiful couple from their Griffith Observatory engagement session, complete with pinwheels. I know how excited these two were to finally tie the knot and I was so [...]
Featured on The Knot and LA Style Unveiled | Heidi Ryder Photography: The Blog - [...] and Jeremy’s Griffith Observatory engagement session with pinwheels served as inspiration on The Knot blog yesterday. Click the screen shot below to [...]
Featured on Green Wedding Shoes! | Heidi Ryder Photography: The Blog - [...] Shoes and I couldn’t be more pleased! Jen decided to feature Jackqueline and Jeremy’s Griffith Observatory engagement session with the adorable handmade pinwheels. Mucho thanks to Jen! Click the screen shot below to see the [...]
Jackqueline - You did a wonderful job with these, Heidi Ryder! Thanks for the shots and a great attitude!
Heather Kincaid - THESE ARE AWESOME!!!! Loooooooove!
Fonda Bonham - Love the photo’s Jackie! They are so natural and cute:)
Bonnie Van Dyke - Congratulations Jackie and Jeremy! I love those pictures, you two make a great couple. The pinwheels and Scooter take the cake!
Jackie Wonders - love them all! great work Heidi!
Wayne Toshikazu - Love the pinwheels! Great work, Heidi!
charla BLUE - LOVE these! Especially like the pinwheels, kites, & bubbles. So playful. Awesome job capturing a cute couple!