Palos Verdes Engagement Session / Paula + Milos

Mar 25

This shoot was taken a day before the beaches and parks got shut down due to Covid-19. It was so refreshing to get out with this amazing couple Paula and Milos. Check out the video I made for them here. https://vimeo.com/404087979 They will be showing this video at their wedding. I’m so in love with this shoot and video. Paula and Milos are beautiful inside and out. Fitz is adorable too.

Love Story
Tell meme about your love story: Paula and Milos met through Bumble while they were both incessantly swiping right and left. Paula was initially turned off by Milos' profile, because most of his pictures were shirtless, and Milos actually had not been paying attention at all to profiles and was just saying yes to everyone to better his odds. They went on their first date in Huntington Beach and while it was full of awkward moments, something must have clicked because they went on a second, third, fourth date and beyond. While Paula feels like Milos often doesn't do a great job of planning, he sure did surprise her with his proposal! Milos had planned everything weeks in advance and even enlisted Paula's Maid-of-Honor, Kaitlin, to help him execute his scheme. On the day that he proposed, Paula was supposed to be having a girls' weekend with Kaitlin; however, halfway through the day, Kaitlin had to suddenly cancel. Here to save the evening, Milos suggested that he and Paula go to dinner - at a surprise place of his choosing. Milos chose Orange Hill Restaurant, where both of them enjoyed one of their very first dates. There they played a round of 20 Questions, the game Paula made Milos play with her on their first trip to the restaurant. As a last question, Milos told Paula to stand up before he proposed as the sunset in the background. Afterwards, he surprised Paula once more as they drove to her parents' house, where her whole family was waiting to celebrate with them.
What do you like to do for fun?: Paula and Milos are a couple that does not have a specific set of hobbies - doing anything together is their favorite thing. From getting outside at the beach, on a hike or just walking their dog to bowling, mini golf or video games, they enjoy each others company doing any activity as much of their relationship was limited to once a week interactions with their busy schedules.
What is special about your relationship?: Paula and Milos have gone through many ups and downs in their relationship, most of which were out of their control. From paperwork issues to deaths in the family, they have experienced many things together - both good and bad. Because of this, they feel that their relationship is very strong and will be able to withstand any trial ahead of them.
What are you excited about most for your wedding?: Paula and Milos are most excited to have family and friends from all over the world present. They feel truly blessed that so many people will be able to celebrate with them and cannot wait to have the people that mean the most to them in attendance.