I shouldn’t have been surprised by what an amazing event this turned out to be, knowing that Jen O’Sullivan was the mastermind behind this production. Around 50 photographers and 50 engaged couples, matched up by the engaged couple’s budget and the photographer’s pricing was a brilliant idea.  Here the engaged couples get free photos from several different photographers, and the photographers get to meet these amazing couples and have a fun day shooting with the potential of booking them.

The most important part of the event was the fundraiser for Let me Sail “which was founded in 2005 by Gary Spindt, a father of an adult daughter with intellectual disabilities, who after finishing school at the age of 22, became withdrawn, insecure, lonely, and bored. Realizing a lack of meaningful social and recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities residing in their North Los Angeles community of Santa Clarita, Gary united with other parents to form LETMESAIL.”

The photographers donated amazing gifts to the event, from free full engagement sessions, to boudoir sessions and free guest books. The engaged couples bought raffle tickets which then raised money for this amazing organization. I donated a free boudoir session and a simple black photo album including 24 5×7 prints.

The event was held at the beautiful Sunset Restaurant in Malibu.

This is going to have to be two separate posts since I had the opportunity to photograph 5 different couples.

Meet Julia and Seong:

Julia had this infectious smile, the most beautiful sweet spirit and you can see how Seong is so affectionate and loving towards her.

Meet Brittney and Brandon:

They were engaged in Greece, and going back there to get married.  I loved their playfulness.

Check back for the last three couples and the winner of the boudoir session.