As I walked towards the rose garden to meet with the beautiful couple for their Engagement Shoot for the first time, I couldn’t help but notice the stares and glances towards the array of arches covered with roses. It was a beautiful site to see, but as I walked closer I realized that it wasn’t the flowers that everyone was staring at. It was the vision in white… and the grinning man by her side.

Rocio and Jose met as young teenagers and have been together ever since. Meeting the man of your dreams at a young age is often heard of …. but meeting the man of your dreams before even having your driver’s license? That right there is something special. And a special couple they are. He dazzles her and she keeps the warm, loving smile on his face. Even after so many years their love is still that of two high school sweethearts… and this is only the beginning.

Jose & Rocio- yes, people were staring at you…. because you are stunning together…

The trick to getting her to glow like this? Ask her fiancé to get closer…

Totally dreamy-eyed

I was incredibly excited to work with such a beautiful couple. Their love shows so naturally that you can’t help but ooohhhh and aaawww over them….

This here is proof of just how happy he makes her….

The beautiful glow between the trees was perfect, but even then, Rocio’s beauty out-did the entire location. Gorge!

We wanted Jose to shine and have his moment also, but it was hard for him to keep his composure knowing that a gorgeous woman was standing behind him. Totally checking him out from time to time

And Rocio? Oh she knew he was staring… and didn’t hesitate to whip her hair around and smile right back. Work it girl!

Jose- your future bride is a darling person. Her beauty, inside and out, is breath-taking…. and her sense of style is phenom! We need to go shopping together Holla!

Check out her sparkly goodness…. Loves!

My favorite part of their engagement shoot was every part. For real! When a couple is this much in love it’s hard to not capture a moment in every single photo.

Yes…. I asked him to get closer

Jose and Rocio, I am extremely happy for your upcoming wedding and you spending the rest of your lives together. You are a great example of what love is and aren’t afraid to show it to the world. Thank you for being the kind-hearted pair that you are! I had a wonderful time shooting your love story and couldn’t have asked for a better couple to work with. Congratulations you two!

Oh… and Jose… never forget that the trick to getting Rocio to smile is to get closer Heey! 

Happy Monday All!

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