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we knew it would be a good one. a guitar has that kind of power. those luscious strings serenaded us into shooting some fun photos. and nothing says “fun” the way a pair of bikes do. so when michelle and kevin arrived for their engagement session at the pike in long beach with props in hand, we were sure that this engagement session would rank a 10 on the fun scale. how right we were!

i love the use of props during photo shoots, especially when they correlate with the couple’s personality and relationship. kevin is a musician and he utilized his guitar throughout the session the same way he would on a date with michelle. no wonder she said “yes!” who can deny a man with a guitar? kevin played us some music while michelle sat and smiled. they rode their bikes, laughed, danced and kissed. if that doesn’t sound like a picture perfect date right out of a movie, i don’t know what does! we had a wonderful time wandering around the pike with  the happy couple and cannot wait for their wedding in september! michelle and kevin’s engagement session was so playfully romantic, it’s certain that their big day will be full of music and joy.