I met up with Kelsey and Mel last week for their engagement session in Balboa Park. They wanted to do something fun and I love the zoo so I was thrilled when they went along with the suggestion to start out there! We met up at the zoo on a fabulous San Diego afternoon and spent lots of time wandering around and chatting before we started on the “official business” of photographing the couple. Mel was a bit shy so the extra time to get to know each other really helped out! I love spending time with a couple and seeing them get more and more relaxed as the day goes by… Mel I hope you hold Kelsey to your deal and make her take you out for a fabulous meal for being such a good sport in front of the camera

I had a great time with these two… here are just a couple of my favorites from their session!

Sorry guys but I just couldn’t resist putting this one on the blog… embarrassing but fun

Here’s a much sweeter one to make up for it… this is one of my favorites!

After the zoo we headed out to the cactus garden for a few photos… this obviously isn’t a cactus but I still love this shot!

And after the cactus garden it was off to the main part of Balboa Park to finish up the session… a few of my favorites from that area

Kelsey and Mel thank you so much for being such great sports even though I know you don’t *love* being in front of the camera You guys did a great job! I can’t wait for your wedding in June… see you soon!