A couple weekends ago I did some engagement shots for my friend Bbora and her fiancé Minh. I met Bbora donkey’s years ago, while I was still in high school. I went to an all male Catholic school which her brother was attending, and while visiting his house, met Bbora.

I remember her first words to me… after learning my name is Alex, she said something along the lines of ‘Did you know you’re named after a bloodthirsty gay warlord?’ She was so young and precious then. I was obviously charmed, since we’ve been good friends, and at one point roommates, since.

Here’s the happy couple. We shot these in Hakone Gardens, a Japanese garden in Saratoga with a lot of really cool scenery. If you’re ever in the area, I’d recommend dropping by.

I’ll be shooting their wedding on Saturday. I’m a little nervous, since it’s the first wedding I’ve ever shot solo. Whoops, Bbora reads this… it’s all under control Bbora. It’s all under control.

EDIT: OK, one more couple shot.