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.
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Kaylee Camila Banda, a proud native of Colton, California, is a driven and passionate junior who chose a unique educational path. Since the beginning of her sophomore year, she has been homeschooled—an experience that has strengthened her independence, discipline, and determination to pursue her dreams without limits.
For nearly a year, Kaylee has modeled for a local dress boutique, La Belle Gowns, representing prom and quinceañera collections at expos and special events. Through grace and confidence, she has embraced every runway as an opportunity to grow. Her dedication to excellence led her to train under a former Miss Teen California, who shares the same mentor as Fátima Bosch, Miss Universe. Under this guidance, Kaylee refined not only her stage presence but also her poise and purpose.
In her very first pageant, Kaylee earned an outstanding 95% in her interview—an extraordinary achievement that reflects her intelligence, authenticity, and preparation. But beyond crowns and scores, her heart lies in service. In her free time, she volunteers at her local animal shelter and at the Colton Public Library, believing that true beauty is reflected in kindness and community involvement.
Competing in this pageant is more than a goal for Kaylee—it is the realization of a lifelong dream. Having once been bullied for being “too much,” she has transformed those words into power. Today, she stands boldly in who she is, determined to inspire others who have ever felt different or misunderstood. Kaylee hopes to be a role model for young people everywhere—especially within the Latino community—proving that embracing your light, your culture, and your voice is your greatest strength.
With resilience in her spirit and purpose in her heart, Kaylee Camila Banda is not just chasing a crown—she is carrying a vision: to uplift her community, inspire children across the globe, and show the world that being “too much” is exactly enough.
This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography – Jessie Cadenas 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, 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.
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Years ago I captured an epic Engagement Session with horses and then their wedding. Now Alejandra and George are going to be parents to a baby girl. Arisbella, your parents wish you a life full of health, love, and happiness. They love you lots.
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.
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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.
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!
Yes! A cemetery is a beautiful place for a wedding. The Church of the Recessional is on a hilltop at Forest Lawn. The church is inspired by a 13th-century church in England. It has stained glass windows, beautiful pillars, and greenery. Rose petals fall from the ceiling as the first kiss.
This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography: Jessie Cadenas and Daniella Yousef on second camera, with the assistance of Melissa Quezada and Gaby Ortega . 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.
I am a story teller with camera. I love capturing details... your shoes next your bouquet, a close up of your rings, flowers down the aisle. I love capturing emotions...your fiancé's face when he sees you for the first time, your mom biting her lip as she sees your dad walk you down the aisle and you laughing as your Maid of Honor tells the behind the scenes part of your love story. I love capturing amazing moments...your first kiss as husband and wife... Yes, I am a romantic and I am blessed to do what I love. I get to capture the ultimate promise of love... a wedding.
A picture captures a moment in life, a reason to remember, holding the ones we LOVE... FOREVER.. in a Story in Time.
