It’s always so nice when a couple chooses a personal theme for their engagement session. Marisa and Tyler suggested we begin our shoot at their charming cottage in Venice Beach. Marisa had picked flowers from her garden and set a sweet little table in the courtyard. She and Tyler typically have a cocktail there after work. I was really impressed with her flower and still life arranging skills! Everything from the picture-perfect bottle of liquor to an adorable potted centerpiece from a recent friend’s wedding with their names on it, was arranged perfectly. At our feet, begging for attention, was Annie the Schitzou. Admittedly, she didn’t have to beg very hard…it’s hard to ignore that fluffy darling. It became very clear that she is a Daddy’s girl. At one point, I asked Tyler to lean in and give his sweetheart a kiss (meaning Marisa) and he plants a kiss on Annie’s little head! Marisa was not put off by this at all and in fact, she thought it was pretty hysterical. Annie then lead the charge and we followed her through wonderful, secret alleys in the neighborhood. Along the way, there was lots of snuggling and cuddling between Marisa and Tyler and the greeting of friends between Annie and her doggy neighbors. I thought it so sweet that the path this little family walks every day was the setting for their engagement shoot. Larry and I hope this experience was as lovely for them as it was for us and that from now on, whenever they take this walk, they will stop along the way for lots of kisses.