I know Joyce and Terry from my church. Joyce to me is simple, sweet and easy going, like an innocent little girl with a heart of gold. While finishing her master degree on marriage and counseling, she found her own soul mate, Terry. He, who is a funny guy, always makes Joyce happy. In fact, they are both good at making each other laugh. I think God paired them up perfectly.

Joyce uses “boss and secretary” to describe her relationship with Terry. She is the one who does the research and gives him the information. He is the one who says yay or nay. I know Joyce enjoys being Terry’s secretary, for life.

We spent some time in Balboa Island for their engagement session. They thought of themselves as “trees” in front of my camera, but I actually thought they did great after a little bit of warm-up. Unlike my kids who always ask “why”, they would do anything I asked them to. No question asked. They are tying their knot next year. I feel so blessed to be able to have fun with them and to document their big day.

Believe it or not, there was a big crowd of people having picnic and playing balls right behind them in this photo.  They are down there below the horizon…