Couple on rowing boat with confetti coming down

Couple: Ramani and David

Photographer: Priscila Valentina Photography

Engagement Shoot Date: 29/07/2013

Location of Shoot: Calamigos Ranch, Malibu, California

Wedding Date: 31/08/2014

Why did you have an engagement shoot?

“We decided to have an engagement shoot for a couple of reasons. One, David and I don’t have a lot of experience in front of the camera (especially together), so we thought it would be the perfect opportunity to practice before the big day. Two, it’s been great to have these photos throughout our wedding planning process for the wedding website, guest book, and save-the-date!”

Couple kissing on bridge

Couple kissing on bridge Couple kissing on bridge

Couple on bridge

Man lifting up woman on bridge

Couple holding hands Couple holding hands laughing

Lady with floral crown

Woman hugging man from behind

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Woman with floral crown

Man and woman outside log cabin

Man and woman outside log cabin

Man and woman seen through gap in log cabin

Man and woman seen through gap in log cabin

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Man and woman kissing

How do you feel that having an engagement shoot will help with having your wedding pictures taken?

“I already know it has helped us tremendously. At the beginning of the shoot we were a little nervous; we didn’t know how to pose and act “natural”. But Nick’s amazing direction and his overall easygoing and laid-back personality made us feel super-comfortable; I think it’s so important to have a photographer who you’re comfortable with. We are so excited about our wedding pictures now that we’re total pros!”

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Couple running holding hands

Couple kissing

Man with flat cap

Merry go round

Couple kissing on merry go round

Couple drinking Coke

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Save the date typed on typewriter

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Engaged couple

Couple

Which is your favourite picture?

“My favourite picture is the one of us on the bridge where David is picking me up and a rainbow comes into frame. David’s favourite picture is the one of us in the boat with confetti all around.”

Couple on rowing boat at Calamigos Ranch

Couple on rowing boat

Couple on rowing boat about to throw confetti

Couple on rowing boat throwing confetti

Couple on rowing boat with confetti coming down

Couple kissing on rowing boat with confetti

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Couple laying on rowing boat covered in confetti

Images © Priscila Valentina Photography