Happy Tuesday everyone! Is it just me or is it feeling a bit like fall now? (It's just me isn't it?). Just like yesterday when I was celebrating "Int'l Talk Like A Pirate Day" - how cool is that?! But again, I think it was just me. Sigh. 

Over the weekend, I had the great honor and pleasure of photographing my next wedding couple Sandy and Mike. A long time ago, when I was a young lad in Scotland... (okay, not in Scotland, but a young lad nonetheless), I first met Mike when I was going out with his Aunt, Connie. We were in high school together, in a band (yup, late 80's hair and clothing), and sometimes we would rehearse at Connie's house, and running all over the place with exuberant 8 year old energy (I think he was 8 at the time, not sure) was Mike, or "Popong" as his family would call him. Fast forward to 2008, while meeting with his sister Michelle to photograph her wedding, in walks in this grown man, Mike! Whoa! Taller than me, broader shoulders, and speaking like a true adult. Gone was the little kid I remember but this grown up man! Isn't it a shock to see someone who you haven't seen in years and get blown away with how different they look? That was me! 

Fast forward to June of this year when I get a call from Mike's sister Michelle asking me to photograph his wedding. My first reaction was of gratitude and surprise, for this would be the first time I would have photographed both weddings of two siblings. How cool is that?! Three years removed from seeing Mike in 2008 I was pleasantly honored to re-meet his now fiance Sandy (they were both at his sister's wedding, hence not the first time I've met her). They're such a cute couple! I'm very excited for their big day, and can't wait to capture images of their wedding. 

But first, we had to shoot the engagement session! Sandy and Mike chose Wilderness Park in Redondo Beach for its great forrest like atmosphere, complete with ponds, amphitheater, foliage, trees, etc. An oasis in the middle of the... beach?! A great day had by all! Enjoy the photos :) These two are great and again, can't wait for their wedding day on December 30th! 

Mike and Sandy :) 

Did I mention the wildlife there? Cool turtles!

Great times guys! I'm honored to be your photographer for your wedding :) Next stop, December 30th! Hooray!

Enjoy your week everyone! Oh, and the Christmas card special is still going on for everyone who "likes" my page on FB, "M Palma Photography". It isn't too early to book a session and get those holiday cards made.