Stacey and Jan asked me to photograph family portraits, both while Annabelle was in the belly and soon after making her way into the world! We had a lot of fun–I love working with people with a sense of humor and Annabelle is already taking after her parents.

I did this engagement shoot for Katie and Cary before knowing that I was going to be their wedding photographer, or that I’d play the ukulele during their ceremony, or that I’d spend the week in between their big day and San Diego Comic Con in their great company, in Vegas. Some friends are worth a trip to the moon and back, or in this case, Vegas.

In anticipation of their “fancy hat” old-timey wedding, I fired off a roll of film as well. Not everyone wants an engagement photo reminiscent of Dorothea Lange, but I would, and I knew Katie would. Here is my best attempt.