“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”

- Maya Angelou

Engagement Session: Brad & Marcia | Analisa Joy Photography | Upland, CA Photographer

I love photographing family friends. I have known Marcia since I was in junior high school. She tagged along on my first ever vacation with Trent (Trent and I were just “friends” at the time). I would confess how much I liked Trent to Marcia and she would try to work her magic. As the years progressed, our age gap seemed smaller and I didn’t feel like the little sister anymore. My sister’s older friends became my friends and together we enjoyed the glory days of high school. Marcia was always incredibly smart and ambitious and I used to wonder how she was going to find someone to compliment her driven personality. Fast forward a few years, I was excited when Brad started to pop up on social media. Marcia was always at the top of her class and I knew it was a good match when I heard that Brad studied finance at Georgetown and Virginia Tech. Brad is extremely adventurous, athletic, and determined. He hikes mountains, swims, bikes, runs, and competes in marathons. He keeps Marcia on her toes and they now take on these crazy adventures together. I have loved watching their love unfold and I was so excited when they got engaged in Yosemite! They are a hot commodity so I felt honored that they asked me to be their wedding photographer. I am counting down the days to this wedding. I can’t wait to watch East Coast meet the West Coast to celebrate this amazing pair! Congrats Brad and Marcia!

I love these Kate Spade inspired balloons!

Gorgeous hair and makeup by Blush and Adore! 

Brad’s eyes are so dreamy! Loved capturing them!

Marcia looked flawless!Love these goofballs!

Soon to be Austin’s!

This light was so yummy!

Gryffindor inspired. Marcia is die hard Harry Potter fan (as am I) so I LOVE that she incorporated this! 

Popping the champagne! It was freezing so we needed something to warm us up!

Is this dress amazing or what!?

Love this!!

One of my favorite shots! Embracing that strong wind!

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