Ralph and Paula’s Sydney, Australia Engagement Shoot

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There are people you just hit it off with right from the start. Ralph and Paula would be two of those people for us. Paula and I got to email a bit, and since we’ve been friends on both Facebook and Instagram, I’ve been finding out that we love pretty much the same things. Meeting them both for the first time was pretty awesome, and I remember not being able to contain myself and skipping towards her and giving her a hug. I adore Paula. She’s so nice and sweet and has impeccable taste. Anything Paula loves, I’m most likely going to love. And just as I expected, that would include Ralph, too.

He told us over lunch the story of how they met in Barcelona, about how he told his friend that he was swearing off women, and later, that exact same evening, he met her. What are the chances of that happening?! She was only in Spain on vacation, and he was about to finish his studies and move to Australia, and you would think all that would stop them, but it didn’t. She left Barcelona and went to Madrid, and he followed her there to see if there was something between them. They fell in love, and years later, we’re taking their engagement photos in Sydney. Knowing Jeff and I will be there for their Manila wedding next year makes me all sorts of happy.

They took us all over for the shoot, and that was how we first saw Sydney. Beautiful, beautiful place. It will always be one of our favorite cities now, and we’ll never think of it without remembering them. It felt like one of the world’s best double dates, and we had a great time getting to know them better. I am a big fan of their love.

It was when Paula was in the restroom, fixing her hair for the last part of the shoot, when Ralph told us she initially had slight reservations about them pursuing a relationship together, knowing how far apart they would be for some time. Seeing the two of them together now and how incredibly happy he makes her, I am so, so glad he changed her mind.

[audio:http://www.jeffandlisaphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Bright-Eyes-First-Day-of-My-Life.mp3]

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6 responses to “Ralph and Paula’s Sydney, Australia Engagement Shoot”

  1. Paula

    Hi Jeff & Lisa!

    I’m just going through the photos again and again. Cold weather here is picking up (hopefully I survive my first winter), but seeing the shots you guys took just keeps me warm and fuzzy inside. So glad we finally met you two, that we spent a nice afternoon with you guys in a city we truly love, and just too excited to be with you guys again for our big day. Wishing you guys more adventures for this 2014 and beyond.

    Lots of love,
    Paula (and Ralph)

    P.S.
    Happy anniversary! <3

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    1. Lisa

      Paula!!! Thanks for such a great experience. I already miss shooting you guys. Can’t wait to see you again!

      Thank you! ♥

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  2. Daylene Wilson

    Sweet, casual and lovely… Beautiful!

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    1. Lisa

      Thanks, Daylene!

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  3. Melissa

    J&L these are stunning. Such emotion in every image. I LOVE your style approach to your sessions. But even more so, I love reading your version of each of your clients love story

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    1. Lisa

      Thanks, Melissa! ♥

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