Photography

Masquerade Ball Engagement: Claremont: Jonathan loves Elyssa

July 7, 2026

Jonathan was interviewing for a job at Little Caesars when Elyssa saw him. She knew. What others would consider crazy girl talk, Elyssa knew was true. She told her coworkers that she would marry him. The boy with kindness in his eyes had “Zinged” her. Perhaps she had recognized him from another moment in time. So many magical and enchanting explanations, or perhaps Destiny and Fate had whispered in her ear, and the guy that she had fallen in love with at first sight would get the job and ultimately her love.

Jonathan had no clue that Elyssa was even flirting with him. He didn’t. Until she stopped, and suddenly what was taken away was needed. Now it was he who pursued.

Their first date would be in a car because of the pandemic. They would speak for 6 hours about anything and everything. 4 AM would find them still together.

Jonathan was spellbound. Elyssa was gorgeous, honest, knowledgeable, and creative. She was the one. The queen who ruled his heart. “We always said to each other that we were born in the wrong era because the way I carry her in my heart is like royalty.” Elyssa had noticed his eyes the first day she saw him, but his kindness was more than a simple look. He is such a kind, gentle, and most helpful person I’ve ever met. He brings me flowers every pay week like clockwork.

The ring Jonathan would choose for her would have to match their love. “The love and passion that we have for each other is like no other.” The ruby symbolizes deep love and passion. And so, on their 5th Anniversary at the Palace of the Arts in San Francisco, Elyssa received her ring… a ruby, the birthstone of the man she loved since the moment she saw him.

And because their wedding is on Halloween…..

This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography – Jessie Cadenas with the assistance of Melissa Quezada. We are Los Angeles and 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!

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Branded Palomino Family Photography: La Verne, California: Genevieve

July 4, 2026

Genevieve currently loves to walk around everywhere, dance in front of the TV to Dancing Fruits, and her bath time! Her favorite song has always been Old MacDonald. She will stop anything she’s doing to listen. So of course, her first birthday party theme would be a rodeo.

Kelsey from Branded Palomino brought a beautiful brown horse named Rooster, who loved to be in pictures. At one point, he even played with Genevieve’s toy Bullseye.

The horse is from Branded Palomino, and he and others are available for rent.

This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography – Jessie Cadenas with the assistance of Daniella Yousef. We are Los Angeles and 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.

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Lanier Technical College Graduation Photos: Julissa Vargas

July 1, 2026

Julissa graduated from Lanier Technical College with an associate’s degree in computer science. She is venturing into Data Analytics.

This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography: Jessie Cadenas with the assistance of Melissa Quezada. If you are interested in your Graduation, 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.

To see all pictures from this session, visit the Gallery.

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Chino Hills Wetlands Engagement Photography: Arjay loves Ashley

June 30, 2026

Arjay stared at Ashley’s profile on Bumble. “She was incredibly beautiful. Honestly, it never crossed my mind that she would actually like me in person. But I gathered the courage to message her because I really wanted to get to know her. Even from the beginning, I knew it might be difficult because I felt like she probably wouldn’t pay attention to me.”

Ashley messaged back, and soon she was making plans to travel to Oxnard to meet him. That first visit would be memorable. Arjay’s aunts had prepared a delicious meal. Even though they had been messaging back and forth, Arjay could now say he was truly meeting Ashley, and he liked what he was seeing and hearing.

They drove to Oxnard Mandalay State Beach. They walked along the beach and talked about themselves. With every wave that rolled in, they became closer as they shared things about each other. One beach wasn’t enough; they drove down PCH and collected seashells at every stop. And it would be on one of these beaches that they would share their first kiss.

Arjay describes Ashley as beautiful, genuine, and caring. “She is beautiful not only because of her looks, but also because of her kind heart. She is caring because she always thinks of others and makes those around her feel loved and appreciated. She is genuine because she is honest, sincere, and always true to herself.”

Ashley describes Arjay as caring, strong, and handsome. “I never had to guess whether or not he actually loves me. He texts back fast and makes sure my texts are read. When we are together, he always takes care of me. He makes sure I always eat. When there’s food, he makes sure I am fed first.”

Even though they lived far away from each other, they stayed close, and it wasn’t just through modern forms of communication but also through love letters. Arjay had told Ashley that he appreciated letters more than material things. “In a letter, you can truly express what’s in your heart for someone.”

Arjay knew that he was so lucky to have met her. “I love Ashley because she accepted me for who I am. I never imagined that someone as beautiful as her would actually like me in person, so I feel incredibly lucky to have met her. She makes me happy, brings me comfort, and makes every day brighter just by being herself.” In his mind and to others, he called her “My Future Wife.” So at another dinner at his aunt’s house, he told Ashley he wanted to film a TikTok. But instead, he proposed. And Ashley said yes to the man she loved.

This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography – Jessie Cadenas with the assistance of Julissa Vargas. 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.

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California Family Photographer: Claremont: Miramontes

June 23, 2026

It is always an honor to be chosen to capture memories for a family, but when a fellow photographer asks you and trusts you to do what she does, you feel it a little more. No, we are not friends… she uses Nikon and I use Canon. At least that’s what I tell people. Faby Miramontes from Faby’s Photography captures Quinceañeras with her daughter Janeth on video. We were going to do headshots, but took advantage of the day and did a family session too.

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.

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