Cat and Josh's Engagement at UC Botanical Gardens

I'm so lucky that I have a job that takes me to so many cool places!  I especially love the opportunity to shoot at new places because it's always a chance for me to explore and find new favorite spots to suggest to my couples.  Cat and Josh now reside in Rhode Island, but have family in the Berkeley area, which worked great for a winter break engagement shoot!  These two were in the Bay Area for the holiday season and I jumped on the opportunity to conveniently schedule their engagement photos.  Being that they are from out of state, this was actually the first time meeting them and what a joy it was!  They are such a cute couple and so down-to-earth.  We had a great time walking around the botanical gardens and finding unique places to shoot, all the while getting to know each other better.  I love how much joy and laughter they exuded during the whole shoot.  They were so natural with each other and made photographing them a breeze...always a plus in my book!  I'm really looking forward to their wedding this June at the beautiful Monterey Plaza Hotel.

Such a beautiful and rare engagement ring!  It's actually a cherished family heirloom, which makes it all the more special!