She was out with her girlfriend one night and decided to ask him to dance. Melissa laughs as she admits to being the initiator that night for little did she know her moves would forever change the sequence of her life. They danced and talked for hours that night, and every day following.  
 
It was five years ago this month Melissa first danced into Joe’s life. He knew she was his only, and asked for her hand, not to dance, but for always…

We met in San Francisco, at the Palace of Fine Arts to document their engagement session. The grounds are just spectacular there, offering new beautiful spots for photos every which way you turn.

Love. It lifts us up.

It was perfect. We met on Valentine’s Day for their engagement session, in San Francisco, a city that oozes romance from every corner. It was: the perfect setting to document their love!

Melissa, you are seriously gorgeous…

Seeing all the different types and colors of flowers around makes me long for springtime!

As the sun began to set, we headed to the coastline for a few more photos…

One of my favorites!

Melissa’s stunning makeup look was by Makeup by Christa, and hair by Edwin at Magic Cuts in Turlock. AH-mazing!!!

These two are tying the knot in just a few months at East Lake Ranch and Vineyards. I can’t wait to document your wedding day as you make your love official come June!

I love this photo because to me, it is the perfect depiction of their love as Joe wraps his arms around Melissa to protect her from the cold…

Before heading home, I snapped a picture of the Palace of Fine Arts. How could I not?!? It was SO magnificent lit up, casting a soft glow onto the water in front. Ah!!! Loved shooting here – till next time San Francisco…you were lovely.