the engagements: joan & chris ~ viceroy hotel, santa monica

She thought he was breaking up with her. At the top of the Eiffel Tower of all places.

Of course it wasn’t quite as it seemed. He wasn’t breaking up with her and they weren’t at the real Eiffel Tower.

They were visiting his sister in Las Vegas and they were given some free tickets to go to the top of the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel. All weekend they had debated whether to go or not and he was reluctant,  making excuses, steering her in different directions, finally, grudgingly, agreeing to accompanying her up the elevator to the top. Overlooking the twinkling lights o Las Vegas, he started his speech. He was so serious that she thought, uh-oh, he’s breaking it off, until about halfway through, when he got on his knee and pulled out a ring.

Joan and I became instant friends, sharing  our love of food, God and shopping, which made this day not only fabulous but fun as well.  Chris was a fabulous chauffuer, taking us from one place to the next and smiling the entire time. I am so excited to be a part of Joan and Chris’ wedding day next summer at the incredibly beautiful Orange County Performing Arts Center.

We started their session at the Viceroy Hotel in Sana Monica.

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Everywhere went went around the Viceroy, there were these little succulent plants that we kept having to move. We had a love/hate relationship with them.
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We then rushed over to the Lab and grabbed some final moments of light.
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10 Comments

  1. Joan said . . .

    Thank you for running all over the place with us! We really enjoyed our day with you and are excited about June!!

    Posted December 5, 2009 at 8:51 am | Permalink
  2. Cathy and David said . . .

    Why do you guys always get the cool hotels?!?!? Argh. Indiana sucks for hotels. Gorgeous btw! :) GORGEOUS!!

    Posted December 5, 2009 at 9:01 am | Permalink
  3. Ian Andrew said . . .

    I LOVE THE USE OF ALL THE BACKGROUND TEXTURE YOU INCORPORATED IN ALL YOUR IMAGES. GREAT LOOKIN’ COUPLE AND AMAZING IMAGES, NICE WORK!

    Posted December 5, 2009 at 9:18 am | Permalink
  4. Bobby Brown said . . .

    Great shots Hanssie! I like the new logo too!

    Posted December 5, 2009 at 9:27 am | Permalink
  5. Mary Hurlbut said . . .

    Unique locations, cool compositions and good looking couple = A+

    Posted December 5, 2009 at 9:56 am | Permalink
  6. Inland Empire Wedding Photographer said . . .

    Busy shoot~ I love the first one ;)

    Posted December 5, 2009 at 10:55 am | Permalink
  7. Kacee said . . .

    Love!!!!! I adore this brides little white dress!!!! So chic and totally cute!!! You did the Viceroy proud!!!! xoxo

    Posted December 5, 2009 at 10:59 am | Permalink
  8. Marissa Rodriguez said . . .

    Gorgeous!

    Posted December 5, 2009 at 5:18 pm | Permalink
  9. terri said . . .

    These are all SO cute that I can’t find a favorite! Nice job! Cute couple!

    Posted December 5, 2009 at 9:57 pm | Permalink
  10. michelle cunningham said . . .

    i love the colors of the ARTERY shot! perfecto!

    Posted December 6, 2009 at 3:30 pm | Permalink

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