Living in the Valley I sometimes feel like Pasadena is so far away.  It’s really not, but I’m just never over that way to where I would be “just passing through” Pasadena.  Anyhow, I have to tell you, it is just what I was looking for here in L.A.  Brick buildings, metal fire escapes, back alleys; I felt like

I was back on the east coast.  So many buildings in L.A. are stucco and it really isn’t that pretty in photographs.  Brick is hard to find, but thanks to Ben and Krystle, I found so much in Pasadena.

Considering the location, I really loved the kind of retro vibe they brought to the photo shoot.  Krystle had so many fun expressions and they both have such sparkley eyes!  I had a lot of fun shooting them.  Matt, as always, was amazing with the off camera flash and soft box we used for the shots on the bridge.  He also is so good at picking out nice spots to shoot.  It was a great team effort.  Congratulations on your engagement Ben & Krystle.