Jessica + Samir : Engagement Balboa Peninsula

Leanne and I had an amazing time documenting Jessica and Samir during their engagement portrait ... but it's their wedding that we're really excited about. They are flying out to Samir's hometown in Michigan this summer for a traditional Indian celebration. Jessica is going to look beyond gorgeous in her saree and henna. To balance out the cultural differences between them, Jessica preferred the engagement session was in her hometown of Newport Beach. We walked all over the peninsula in search of her favorite places to hang out when she was younger.

The highlight photo from the session is the one Leanne shot of Samir as the ferris wheel came to a halt. I thought he was playing it up for the camera with a "I'm going to throw up look," but that was a real face ... we found out he doesn't like heights and rode the ferris wheel just for Jessica.

We had such a great time. Congrats you two! Can't wait for the wedding!