Tonya and Matt - engagement

california has many resources, no finer than the people that make up this great state. i have had the pleasure to really sit down and soak in relationships because of the openness of our brides and grooms. tonya and matt are true californian to the bone.


they welcomed me into their family like they've know them for years. immediately sharing with me what drives them...laughter, family, good friendships and the pursuit of a great life...all in balance.


i have mentioned before that our engagement sessions are allllllllll about the celebration of the engagement of two families but most importantly the engagement of a couples relationship and what makes them unique. tonya and matt are everything a home is; they are comfortable, welcoming, full of stories, GREAT AMOUNTS OF FOOD and down right the place to be after a long days work.


if you know tonya and matt, then you KNOW what i mean. so, it was fitting that matt invited me over to his parents home, where he grew up, to let their pets run around and photograph him and his bride to be. home is definitely where the heart is...in the comfort of each others arms.