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    We LOVE what we do and LOVE that we get to work side by side each day!

    Photography is our passion! When we’re not out and about capturing couples and families, we’re cooking, traveling, playing bocce, or hanging out with our labra-chow Mace Windu. These are some of the things that make up our vida. You’ll learn more about our lives here as we seem to always have a camera in hand. :)

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    Betsy and Jeff McCue

olga & robert’s engagement | laguna beach, ca

Hello all! It’s been awhile since our last blog post, so we would like to share some of our fave images from last week’s engagement session with Olga and Robert who will be tying the knot up in Dana Point next month. Olga honored us by choosing us to document her wedding over the phone, so when we showed up in Laguna Beach for their engagement session, we were meeting them both for the first time in person. Exciting!:)For their blog feature, we decided to try something a little different by incorporating Wordpress’ lightbox feature, which should prove to be a little more mobile-device-friendly. Once you click on the large image below, you can click anywhere in the photo to advance or use your arrow keys on the keyboard to advance. Enjoy the highlights!

We found some great spots for Olga and Robert during the day. We had some fun over at the Laguna Beach Water District’s gorgeous building and fountain (not bad for a place where you pay your water bill!), followed by some fun shots in the shopping district in Laguna. The streets were crowded with art lovers and festival attendees, but we were able to find some moments of privacy so that Olga and Robert could relax and have a little fun.:)We also headed over to the gardens in front of the Laguna Beach Presbyterian Church where Robert asked Olga for her hand in marriage. How sweet! These two are very cute together, and we had a blast photographing them. We ended our day with a few shots at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa, and then settled in with a nice bottle of wine as we listened to some live music at the Regis. We can’t wait to shoot your wedding in September!:)

To Olga and Robert’s friends and family: Have you signed in to their Pictage Event Page yet? You will be notified as soon as the individual images go live in a few weeks, and you will receive a gift certificate toward your first print purchase!

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August 30, 2010 - 6:36 pm

Olga - Betsy and Jeff! I knew you were amazing but WOWWWW!!! Robert and I had a blast in Laguna – thank you so much! Truly creative and professional work. Looking forward to seeing you at our wedding!!!! Your fan forever, ~Olga

August 30, 2010 - 7:08 pm

MOM - ph otos are super, love you!mom

August 30, 2010 - 8:37 pm

Robert - My mouth still hurts from smiling so much! But it was worth it. The pictures turned out great!!!

August 30, 2010 - 8:39 pm

Chakri - You both looking awesome!! nice photos.

August 30, 2010 - 8:40 pm

Theresa Holley - Olga!! These pictures are GGOORRgeous!!! You look smokin’!!! Congratulations to you both, I can see how happy you are in these :)

August 30, 2010 - 9:20 pm

Jennifer Salahi - olga & robert.. your photos are beautiful. we are sooo excited to share your day with you that is so quickly approaching!! love you congrats again and again!! ~ jen and hamid

August 30, 2010 - 9:29 pm

Lena - Amazing pictures you guys!!! Hope you two are as happy together, as you are beautiful!

August 30, 2010 - 11:17 pm

Olga - Please leave us a message – we’d love to hear from you! Olga & Robert

August 30, 2010 - 11:53 pm

Tori - These pics are great – you guys look awesome and so happy! Congratulations to you. And, my friends are the most awesome photographers!!!

August 31, 2010 - 12:09 am

Azadeh - Absolutely amazing pictures! Love the colors, the poses, the lighting…very nice! Can’t wait for the photo shoot on the wedding day :)

August 31, 2010 - 2:48 am

Howard S. - Bobby,
You are a lucky man! These photo’s are priceless buddy. Just remember everything I told you over the years “Love is like a good pair of jeans. They just always fit.” Take care my man and don’t forget to visit us in Manhatten next time!

August 31, 2010 - 3:32 am

Susie Helmer - These pictures are superb! You look so happy and natural…should be on a magazine cover:)

August 31, 2010 - 6:57 am

Angie Avritt - What beautiful pictures! Congrats to Robert and Olga!!!!

August 31, 2010 - 10:30 am

sasha - Syperskie pictures! You’re like a doll, everything’s cool, everyone was so beautiful, neprenuzhdenno all happened.
Professionally sfokano all, of course. Two lovers! Very happy for you. Congratulations … And I love you both

August 31, 2010 - 3:59 pm

Reena - Beautiful pictures!! COngratulations to both of you!

August 31, 2010 - 4:54 pm

Nghi - You guys are beautiful, so are the backgrounds :-) Congrats!

August 31, 2010 - 7:36 pm

Kerri - Hi Olga, the pictures are gorgeous. Congratulations!

September 1, 2010 - 5:48 am

Lolita - Olga and Robert!! You are so beautiful! Congratulations! Happiness in your life together!

September 1, 2010 - 10:01 pm

melissa cacha - LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. this new light box feature! I can now thoroughly stalk your blog 24/7 on my iPhone!!! Images are super crispy! What a beautiful day, location, & couple!!!

September 2, 2010 - 9:15 pm

Auntie Linda - O M G!!! You two are the most adorable couple. These pictures are AMAZING. Your love for each other shines through…..
May God Bless you both Today, Tomorrow, and each day of your Marriage. Wishing you much Joy, Happiness and Love forever and ever. Love you lots and lots. See you very very soon.
Uncle John and Auntie Linda

September 2, 2010 - 10:09 pm

Auntie Linda - O M G!! You two are the most adorable couple. These photos are absolutely AMAZING!! Your love truly shines through in the pixs.
May God Bless you both Today, Tomorrow and each day of your Marriage. Wishing you much Joy, Happiness and Love Forever and Ever. Love you both lots and lots. xoxoxoxo
Love Uncle John and Auntie Linda

September 3, 2010 - 3:32 am

Ashu - Olga, Awesome pictures. Both you & Robert look amazing. Congratulations to both of you.

September 3, 2010 - 7:40 am

Evgeniya - Olga and Robert you are so beaty couple!!!!!! You are so happy and lovely!!!!!!!!! The foto is fantastic!

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