Shoreline Village Long Beach / Engagement Photographer / Bambi + Jonathan

     David and I have known Bambi and Jonathan for quite some times, and we were thrilled to hear that they were finally engaged! These two are always fun to be around with, sweet as it can be, and successful in their own terms. Here's their love story in their own words. 

1) Briefly, how did you two meet? ---> Jonathan first met Bambi through mutual friends. At the time we were attending rivaling high schools. She needed a date for homecoming and our mutual friend tried to match us up. We first got to know each other over the phone. Then we finally met in person at her house. Ironically there was a house wedding going on for their family friend. It was kind of a shock for me. Jonathan had no idea that was going on that day. Honestly he thought it was kind of awkward. They stood side by side near the alter together as the couple got married in their backyard! Jonathan was like "what did I get myself into?" I just met this girl. The next week we had a double date with our mutual friends and went to the movies. I kissed her for the first time that day in that same backyard because that's how I roll son!

2) Bambi & Jonathan: What are your favorite hobbies? ---> We like to spend time together being active like going to the gym, hiking, biking, taking mini road trips. We like playing basketball together, Jonathan always wins. We like to try different foods and restaurants around the area. We like spending our days off together being lazy as well, cooking dishes for each other, watching movies, Netflix and chill.

3) What characteristics do you like about one another? ----> Bambi is the perfect combination of sexy and cute ;) She has the biggest heart out of anyone I know.  She has this thing about her were she can get along with just about anyone she meets and befriend them. She is simple, intuitive, determined, very thoughtful and caring towards others. She knows me like the back of her hand. She is my balance. I am a better person because of her. 

4) How do you envision for your future together as soon to be married couple? ---> I envision a future full of love, laughter, working together and supporting each other always, through the good and bad. I feel together we can overcome anything. Power couple son! We'd raise kids, hopefully own a home of our own one day, travel the world together, get the most out of life the best we can until the day we die. 

Congratulations Bambi and Jonathan!!! You two are definitely a total match. Thank you for sharing your love story with us and the world. Thank for allowing us to capture your special and memorable day. Please enjoy some great photos through the Janice Owen Photography experience. Cheers! :)

Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens in Fallbrook / Wedding Photographer / Krista + Chayan

      On a lovely sunny day of March in Fallbrook California, we had the pleasure and honor to be part of a spectacular wedding of Krista and Chayan! The beautiful wedding was held at the Grand Tradition Estate and Gardens. It was such a fun wedding filled with a surprised dance performance by the Groom's Mother and her friends. The entire wedding guests was on their feet dancing the night away, it was such a joy to witness that. Krista and Chayan celebrated their special day with their families and closest friends. Overall, this gorgeous wedding was bursting with colors, fun, and especially lots of love. Congrats to the beautiful couple Krista and Chayan! Please enjoy some great photos through the Janice Owen Photography perspective. Thank you.

Vendors Info:

Hired Photographer: Janice Owen Photography // Wedding Coordinator: Kalani Brinkoetter // Caterer: Grand Tradition Estate & Gardens // Florist: Cristina Perez // Hair Stylist: Jackie Butcher // Makeup Artist: Brooke Mitzenmacher // Videographer: Finally Free Media // Cake: Briarmist Cakes // Bridal Dress: Kelly Faetanini "Rosalee" from the White Dress // Wedding Shoes: Vince Camuto // Invitations by Minted.com // DJ Nima // 

Shoreline Village Long Beach / Engagement Photographer / Monique + Joey

     In a few short weeks, Monique and Joey will be tying the knot. We are very excited for their Big Day and got to captured their beautiful engagement session at the Shoreline Village of Long Beach. Here's more to their love story: Monique and Joey went to the same high school, and had several mutual friends but never really knew each other back then. Thanks to good old social media, Facebook to be exact, the two reconnected. It was Joey's persistence over the course of about a year that they finally went on their first date. You could say the two met "again" when Joey picked up Monique for that date. 

     Joey likes collecting and reading comics. He also enjoys de-stressing on the treadmill while watching old episodes of How I Met Your Mother, the Office and Big Bang Theory, Recently Joey is gaining mad handyman skills around the house (that's right, says Monique haha). Monique is into do it yourself projects, cooking (and eating lol) and home decor.  Joey and Monique recently started swing dancing lessons and hope to spruce up those skills soon! The two enjoy anything that is fun, really. 

     In their own words about what characteristics do you like about one another? Monique loves that Joey is open minded and is up for trying/doing anything. Joey will go to a country concert, 80s bar, sit-down dinner, backyard boogie, wine tasting, or just chill. He rarely says no unless he is exhausted from teaching, coaching and mentoring high-schoolers all day. Joey is also very patient when Monique acts like a WWE Diva hahaha! Monique says that Joey has the kindest soul of anyone she knows.

     Joey loves that Monique makes him feel that he's #1 to her.  She will go above and beyond to make him feel loved and cared for. From making him daily meal preps, giving good bye kisses every morning, and sending him on surprise scavenger hunts for his birthday!  Joey also loves Monique's passion for life and having fun in it.  She always keep him on his toes and tries to make the best out of everyday they spend together.  After their 1st date Joey new that he was going to marry Monique for the simple reason that she could drink whiskey, eat french fries and Country line dance with him!

     Monique and Joey envision for their future together as a married couple to be loving one. They both envision their future "living." Meaning doing any and all things that are adventurous, relaxing and different. Their future is about growing young and old together in all aspects of life.  They hope to start a family soon! (Joey's hope is identical twin boys! Just like him). From the start, Joey has done everything to win Monique's heart, 4 day weekends, hot air balloon rides, surprise dates & surprise flowers at work, packages in the mail. Joey is overjoyed that he's marrying the woman of his dreams. And Monique is beyond happy that she have found Mr. Right.

     Congratulations Monique & Joey!!! You two are definitely a total match. Thank you for sharing your love story with us and the world. Thank for allowing us to capture your special and memorable day. Please enjoy some great photos through the Janice Owen Photography experience. Cheers!