Category Archives: Love Stories (Engagements)

Malibu Proposal Photography: Eric loves Kimberly

May 5, 2026

Erick wanted it to be perfect. He was going to ask the girl he had met in middle school to marry him. He knew that Kimberly wanted to be proposed to on a cliff overlooking the ocean with a full moon. I sent him this wedding, for a possible location, but he explored and found his perfect spot a few miles down at Nicholas Canyon Beach.

His family decorated the cliff with Kimberly’s favorite flowers and candles and ran out of sight. Erick had told Kimberly that they were going to a restaurant to celebrate a birthday. His brother pretended to have a flat tire, and Erick and Kimberly had to go help him instead of going straight to the restaurant.

When they arrived, Kimberly loved the beach’s beauty and seclusion and literally told Erick, “I would love for you to propose here one day.” Erick asked her to take a walk on the sand. Kimberly kept joking, “Okay. I’m ready. Propose right now, “ but she actually had NO CLUE WHATSOEVER.

Erick began telling her how much he loved her. Suddenly, she saw the flowers. Her head was spinning a little. As Erick dropped to one knee, Kimberly was crying, consumed with love and gratefulness. Of course, she said, “Yes,” to the man she loved.

This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography – Jessie Cadenas with the assistance of Melissa Quezada. We are Los Angeles, Orange County Wedding Photographers located in the Inland Empire. Our style is Classic, Romantic, and Fun. If you are interested in your Family, Quinceañera, Engagement, or Wedding Story being captured, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us using the contact button at the top of this post or HERE.

See and get to know Jessie, the photographer on her personal FACEBOOK PAGE (yeah it’s open. You can stalk, but we can always be friends), but if that’s too weird this is the Business Page! Follow us on Instagram!

GALLERY

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Palm Springs Family Session: The M’s

March 11, 2026

J and R will be celebrating their 35th Wedding Anniversary in May. In those 35 years, they have been blessed with 5 children and 2 granddaughters. They have welcomed a son-in-law and a daughter-in-law into their family, and now they are excited that another of their sons has proposed.

It was the beautiful green engagement ring that brought a family together from across the country. They joined to celebrate that their family would be growing. At seven in the morning, they loved, entertained children, teased each other, and laughed.

This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography – Denise Hernández with the assistance of Jesus Cadenas. We are Los Angeles, Orange County Wedding Photographers located in the Inland Empire. Our style is Classic, Romantic, and Fun. If you are interested in your Family, Quinceañera, Engagement, or Wedding Story being captured, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us using the contact button at the top of this post or HERE.

GALLERY

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Cal Poly Pomona Engagement Session: Damian loves Jennyfer.

February 3, 2026

Do you ever wonder if you are in a crowd and you are walking past your soulmate? Maybe he’s sitting in the library studying while you’re outside going over your notes. Maybe he’s using the elevator while you’re using the stairs. Maybe in a crowded auditorium, he is sitting a few rows back. But you never cross paths. For Damian and Jennyfer, Destiny and Fate tried to bring them together. They were both architecture students at Cal Poly in Pomona, but they never met. They would graduate, never having spoken a word to each other.

Destiny and Fate were not about to give up. On an APP called Hinge, Damian had lost hope of finding anyone, then suddenly there she was. He was captivated by Jennyfer’s profile, so he messaged her in response to one of her prompts. Jennyfer stared at his picture and saw that his eyes held a kind expression. Soon they were talking, realizing they had been on campus at the same time.

They had their first date at the Olive Pit in Brea. “We made plans to have our first date on St. Patrick’s Day. I arrived early at the restaurant, and I was nervous because many times when things seemed well with text, they felt awkward in person. The moment I first saw Jennyfer I was captivated by how great she was and my worries disappeared. She was so funny, smart, kind, and adorable that we spent all the time talking like we had known each other our whole lives.”

Jennyfer soon learned that Damian not only had kind eyes, but he was kind, strong, and funny. “He calms the storm inside my head. Damian has a way of making me feel safe and like no matter what happens or what I’m worried about- it’s gonna be okay.”

Damian also felt safe. “One of the reasons I fell in love with her was her independence, her kindness, and the fact that I could be my genuine self with her.”

On their second year anniversary, Damian proposed. After a fancy dinner, they went back to his house. He had prepared a secret surprise. He had arranged a candle and rose petal trail leading to twinkling string lights with photos of all their adventures together and a sign that said “Will you marry me?”

“On the way home after the restaurant, I made an excuse to go home. When we arrived, she wanted to wait in the car, but I convinced her to come inside, just in case I took long. When I opened the door, the house was dark. I gave the command, and all the lights turned on, and the song by the Beatles began to play. I walked her down the rose petal and candle trail, and I got down on one knee and proposed. It was a beautiful, intimate moment. ”

Jennyfer cried and said,”Yes.” Damian placed the ring on her finger and gave her the biggest hug and kiss and held her tight. Fate and Destiny had won.

This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography – Jessie Cadenas with the assistance of Gaby Ortega. We are Los Angeles, Orange County Wedding Photographers located in the Inland Empire. Our style is Classic, Romantic, and Fun. If you are interested in your Family, Graduation, Quinceañera, Engagement, or Wedding Story being captured, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us using the contact button at the top of this post or HERE.

GALLERY

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Mt. Baldy Engagement Photography: Double A

January 13, 2026

“He has a good heart, makes me smile, and we have fun whenever we are together.”-A

“She is beautiful, strong, and brilliant. She is the kindest person I know and always makes me laugh.” -A

Their names begin with the same initial, but the similarities do not end there. They finish each other sentences.

GALLERY

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Engagement Photos: What to wear.

January 8, 2026

I love taking engagement pictures! I love hearing their love story and capturing another chapter.
1. Wear comfortable clothing. If you are not comfortable, it will show in the pictures. If something is too tight, difficult to move in, you wouldn’t be caught dead wearing this in front of your friends then don’t wear it.
2. You don’t have to dress to match where we are shooting. Heels at the beach? Not a good idea.. for walking, but that fancy dress will stand out!
3. Wear comfortable shoes to walk in or that can be easily changed. Flats to Pumps!
4. Wear NEUTRAL colors-beiges, whites, grays, olive green and browns, pinks, light blues….The jewel tones are also a great complimenting colors: sapphire, emerald, fushia, amethyst and ruby red. Please don’t wear black as a main color.
5. Please don’t wear something with lots of patterns or logos. That checkered shirt is going to be calling everyone’s attention to it instead of the main thing which is You, your fiancé and the ring!
6. You guys should kind of match each other: colors and style but not in a geeky way. In other words your fiancé in a suit and tie and you in jeans will not look cool. You also don’t want to wear the exact same shirt. That’s so “brother and sister.” My mom would dress my brother and me up in matching clothing. No wonder we have issues.
7. You don’t have to get your hair and makeup done for the pictures, but what a great time for your makeup artist to practice! Go get that trial done! Pamper yourself. These are your engagement pictures! … Make sure your hands are nice, manicured nails… unlike my jagged, nail-chipped ones that are dry. I know gross, but my hands aren’t in the picture. Yours will be! There’s an awesome engagement ring on it!
8. If we are changing outfits, start with the fancy one first and then go casual. Maybe there is a team you love… (Go Dodgers!)

These engagement pictures were captured by A Story in Time Photography, If you are interested in your Quinceañera, Engagement, or Wedding Story being captured, don’t hesitate to contact us using the contact button at the top of this post or HERE.

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