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Pasadena City Hall Engagement Photography: Randy loves Stephanie

Randy’s sister invited Stephanie to dinner, and there he was, the man she would fall in love with. For Stephanie, it was an instant attraction. She made jokes and flirted, but Randy was in another headspace. His father’s recent death had left him feeling lost, confused, and emotionally unmoored. He wasn’t looking for love. He didn’t even know he needed it. “But then came Stephanie. From the beginning, there was something grounding about her presence. She brought a calm into my chaos, a lightness into my heaviness. She became the steady I didn’t know I was searching for.”

Stephanie made every excuse to stay in touch with Randy. She saw that he was smart, loving, kindhearted, and noble. They were now friends, and she was in love. “I fell in love. He treats me with respect and makes me feel like his queen. The way he looks at me with such pureness, no evil, no bad intentions…”

Randy accepted in his heart that Stephanie was not only meant to be his best friend, but his girlfriend. On the Long Beach Pier, with a beautiful full moon reflecting down on the water, it was made official. They were not just best friends, but a couple. Randy felt whole again. Stephanie was by his side, supporting him, and he was there for her. “Every time I was down, she lifted me. And when life hit her hard, I did the same. That became our rhythm: always there for each other, no matter what.”

Stephanie had not just hoped or wished for Randy… she had prayed for him. This would always amaze him. “She prayed for it. For us. For our future. Our love story isn’t flashy or fairytale-perfect. It’s better. It’s real, rooted in prayer, partnership, and a love that keeps choosing each other—over and over again.”

Of course, in these beautiful love stories, there is always a lie. It is meant to distract from what is about to happen. Randy told Stephanie that he had reservations at a rooftop restaurant in Harbor Island at sunset. As they walked alongside yachts, they came across a path with rose petals, and a heart of roses with the wordrs, “Will you Marry me?, and a photographer waiting. Randy pointed it out and said, “Look babe someone’s proposing.” Stephanie felt excitement, but for someone else. She responded with a happy, “Awhhh! Let’s go watch!” As they got closer, Randy said, “That’s for you!” Stephanie wasn’t sure she had heard right. Randy repeated, “Babe I need you to get ready because all this is for you.”

Yes, the proposal was for Stephanie. The love she had prayed for was hers. The man she loved got on one knee and asked her to be his companion forever. Stepanie, of course, said, “Yes!”

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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, 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! 

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    Pasadena City Hall Quinceañera Photographer: Jennelle

    A change of insurance would make Mary’s dream come true. She was eight months pregnant and expecting her third son. The doctors had told her she was expecting a boy, so when the ultrasound tech said, “Oh, I can see your girl,” Mary cried happy tears. God had finally sent her the little girl she had prayed for.

    When Jennelle was born, her mom soon saw that she had not only physical beauty but also beauty within. “Jennelle is a very sweet girl who always thinks and cares about other people’s feelings but her own.” Jennelle is also an athlete. She is a talented softball player who joined the varsity team as a freshman. She loves to dance folklorico and is very proud of her Mexican heritage.

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    This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography: Jessie Cadenas with the assistance of Melissa Quezada. 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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    California Maternity Photographer: La Casita de Arroyo, Pasadena: Claudia

    Leo, Matthew, and Asher are going to have a little brother. Noah is on the way!

    This Story was captured by A Story in Time Photography – Jessie Cadenas with the assistance of Daniella Yousef. 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! 

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      Pasadena City Hall Photographer: Engagement Session: Adrian loves Kristina

      Adrian has always said, “We were always meant to be.” He and Kristina had unknowingly crossed paths throughout the years, but it would finally be on the dating app Chispa that the connection started. Kristina saw a picture of Adrian with his son, and she sent him a message. Neither remembers what was said because soon COVID hit, the world closed down, and meeting new people was no longer a thing. They stopped messaging.

      But Fate never lets you forget what is meant to be. As the world slowly began to open, Kristina wondered how he was doing and she checked in. They set up to meet at a bar with other friends. Kristina waited, but Adrian was late. He sent Kristina a picture of a flat tire, yet she didn’t believe his excuse. But before she had time to think about it, Adrian arrived.

      That story of Love at First Sight was not theirs. They did not hit off. But as they continued to see each other, Kristina learned that he was so different than anyone she had ever met. Adrian came off as “Hard,” but in reality, he cared more than others would understand. Kristina saw that if he could help a person, he would. “He has always done more for others than himself. He’s truly the hardest working person I know and never waivers on that. He is my safe space and best friend.”

      Adrian was falling in love with the girl with the beautiful smile. “She’s outgoing, has a huge heart, and family is everything to her These are some of the things that make me fall for her every day. She’s always taking care of me and pushing me to be better.” Adrian knew that she was the one, he wanted to spend the rest of his life with. So at the Huntington Library, in the Japanese Garden, Adrian asked Kristina to be his forever. She said, “Yes!”

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      This session was captured by Jessie Cadenas, lead photographer for A Story in Time.

      If you are interested in your Family Grad Session, 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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