Shooting engagement photos at a couple’s wedding venue is always such a fantastic opportunity to both prepare and get so excited for the wedding day. Walking the property of The Chapel at Ana Villa with Hailey & Luis was no exception!

We talked about what the setup would be like later and even explored some parts they hadn’t yet seen, all while stopping to shoot anywhere we liked to our hearts’ content – a freedom we don’t necessarily have on the big day when there’s so much celebrating going on! I even got to meet both their sweet moms, who were both helpful and discreet. Neither were caught in the back of a single image. Bragging for them – that’s pretty impressive.

Hailey & Luis would have killed their engagement session anywhere though. Luis’ fun loving personality mixed with Hailey’s sweet smile & smolder (and the fact they’re in love and everything) really guaranteed we’d have the best time. They’re good looking naturals. I mean can you picture them married?!

Hailey & Luis, thanks for having fun with me in this special space. Next time we leave here you’ll be husband & wife, and I am counting down the days!!