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This Pasadena City Hall wedding anniversary photoshoot in Los Angeles was everything. Kelsey + Jake wanted photos to commemorate their first three years together as being newly married. We decided to explore Pasadena. Pasadena is a city in LA that prides itself on being close to the mountains a little out of the bustling city and provides a more comforting quality to it like being at home. It really is the perfect location for engagement photography in LA! On our agenda first was grabbing coffees at a cute cafe then wandering the cobble streets. Next, we dipped into a record store where I took one of my favorite photos ever of Kelsey + Jake flipping through records through the window! I took in on my Pentax 645N. It is such a treat to look at (third photo here).
After, we explored Pasadena City Hall. If you have never been to Pasadena City Hall, this is your sign to go! It was beautiful and my first time ever there. There is a giant romantic fountain sitting in the middle of the courtyard, surrounded by Spanish architecture and archways all along the property. It is the perfect location for an engagement or portrait session in Los Angeles! It is spacious and dreamy with so many good spots for photos. It was so fun to take candid, documentary style portraits for them as we explored.
Seriously, if you are looking to have incredibly engagement photography in LA, this is a gem of a spot for you! The roses were the cherry on top for such a gorgeous early evening photoshoot. Cheers to K + J!
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All photos were taken on digital, 35mm + 120 film.
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