Meeting a potential client for the first time is kind of like going on a blind date. There are two strangers, in our case, two sets of strangers meeting each other for the very first time. If our clients have read our blog or website, they’ll at least know a few things about us to reference in conversation. They’ll know we have a slight obsession with Mexican food, we are devout fans of Coke, and we like to spend our spare time watching movies and indulging in detective TV shows. I always go into the meeting with butterflies of excitement and my own self talk.
Candace, remember not to laugh too loud on the first date. Don’t eat all the cookies before your date gets their fair share. Don’t talk too much.
In case, I forget to remind myself of the last one, Vitaliy always does.
Meeting with Amy and Ryan was a typical blind date. We waited for them to arrive and I forced myself to withhold from eating the cookies. We chatted for a bit as we got to know each other and then we asked them to share with us the story of how they fell in love. I remember thinking, as I listened, these two people have the prettiest smiles I’ve ever seen. Then they reached the part in their story when we found out Ryan is a dentist and Amy is a dental hygienist. The more they talked and the more they smiled, I knew we were a match made in heaven. In case you didn’t know, it’s very important that you and your wedding photographer are a match made in heaven. As the meeting came to an end and the cookie plate was empty, I sat there like most girls on a blind date wondering what my date thought of me. Would they be interested in a second date?
And in fact, they most certainly were! Amy and Ryan ended our date with asking us to be their wedding photographers. I told you — we are a match made in heaven!
Amy and Ryan, it has been such a blast getting to know you guys on this journey towards your wedding day. We had so much fun trekking around San Francisco with you for your engagement pictures. Your smiles were as delightful as they were on our first date. We can’t wait for your wedding!
Lots of love to you both!
~Candace and Vitaliy
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We started Amy and Ryan’s engagement session at Crissy Field. I’m so in love with this first picture that I can’t even talk about it. I’m just going to be quiet and go back to enjoying all of its goodness.
Oh the hair, Amy! It’s so long and beautiful and flowing.
See how much fun these two are — always full of smiles.
Nothing like a good ol’ piggy back ride!
Ryan, I told you that you were going to love being photographed. Look at you working that camera! Mr. GQ!
Amy and Ryan love to read together so we had a little fun in a near by bookstore.
I’ll end with this. I love the random guy who walked into our picture. I love the cuddling up with a book. And I love the laughter that it all brings out in Amy and Ryan.
21 Comments so far
LOVE THE PICS!!!! Can’t wait to see you on Sunday!
These are so great guys!
beauteeful! love the tones. i also wanted to comment that amy looks like jessica simpson!
Photoshoot in a bookstore: dynamite.
What great pics, Amy you look beautiful as always, lov ya and can’t wait for your big day
You guys are sooo cute and perfect together!
Ahhh! yay!! Great job guys! Beautiful beautiful couple!!
Great job Kiddos.
I, too, love that first one. It makes me miss San Fran, tho’.
I am speechless. Honestly. These pictures are so fantastic that even words seem worthless and meaningless. I love Amy’s big beautiful eyes that accentuate her beauty. You are so gorgeous, Amy. Both of you look great together. I love it.
Great job to both Candace and Vitaliy for stunning pictures.
“Ryan & Amy”, GREAT PICS! Sorry I can not make your wedding! The surgery will have me down for 5 more weeks. Keep me posted an every
thing! “Love Ya Lots”,Maria
Love, love, LOVE the shots in the field.
What great Pictures! Looks like you guys had alot of fun!!
Looks Like Love to me
Congratulations Amy & Ryan!! The pictures are AMAZING! I love how none of them seem posed. They look like a couple just having a good time, which are always my favorite photo’s.
These photos are amazing! Can’t wait to see the wedding photos.…only 18 days away…YIKES!
very nice. you both look great!
These turned out great! I love the pics in the bookstore!
beautiful post and beautiful couple, i think the girl looks like V’s sister in Kiev
Absolutely beautiful pictures! I love how the images capture your character and gorgeous smiles. All of the pictures seem really in the moment. Stunning! Love ya lots! Shae Shae
Wow !!!…beautiful people…fantastic, creative & fun pics!