Their paths crossed in a bar in San Diego three years ago, though at the time, neither one of them could have guessed that day would forever change their lives.

We met Mike + Stevie for a fun Engagement Session in Downtown Los Angeles on a warm Sunday afternoon. Like most couples who are taking professional photographs together for the first time — they were nervous but excited. But little by little, with each click of our cameras, their nervousness dissipated and it was replaced by the warmth of their smiles and the laughter between them.

In just a few months, this beautiful pair will be tying the knot in front of their closest family and friends during a sunset wedding on Virador Beach in Costa Rica — from San Diego to Central America — love is truly an epic adventure, isn’t it? 🙂  Thank you Mike + Stevie for sharing a hot but lovely afternoon with us. We loved being able to capture your laughter + love as you journey closer to the day you’ll share “I Do’s!”

Here are some of our favorite images from their Engagement Session, which took us through some lovely and colorful corners in Downtown L.A. …

They wanted us to focus on the scenery and the atmosphere, leaving them as little specks in the corner of the photo, but when a couple this attractive is standing next each other with the most beautiful light behind them — that. is. impossible. LOL 🙂 Closeup please!!!

We asked them to dance, and so they did 🙂

Stevie is going to make such a gorgeous bride!!! Her hair, makeup and overall style was perfect for their urban styled engagement session!And yes Mike, you are very “Blue Steel” handsome too! 😀The light, those smiles, the love = perfection!!!

And you know an urban engagement session would not be complete without an epic silhouette shot showing off that Downtown L.A. skyline from the 6th Street Bridge …