UC Santa Barbara Engagement Photography | Christine + Tyler

Friday, May 28, 2010 Posted in ENGAGEMENT

I instantly knew I liked them. During our initial meeting I remember chatting with them about so many things besides wedding photography, like food, the awesomeness of Culver City, and Santa Barbara… and I remember thinking these people are really cool. They are sooo my kinda people. I like them. LOTS! So when I heard they liked me back and wanted to book me I was thrilled!! I may have even squealed and jumped up and down for a minute. Maybe. I cannot confirm or deny

So I have been looking forward to shooting Christine and Tyler’s Santa Barbara engagement session for awhile now!! And guess what? It more than surpassed expectations! Christine and Tyler are so fun! They remind me a bit of me and AJ. Tyler is pretty adventurous I’d say. And he is definitely comfy just throwing himself into nature! Camping, bugs, sitting in the grass? No probChristine is more like me! We can appreciate the beauty but as long as there aren’t too many crawly bugs to spoil the fun! Hehe! But just like me and AJ, Christine and Tyler are so sweet with each other. They make each other laugh. They make sure the other is okay. They get lost in their own little world together. They keep each other warm during a very cold and windy session!! It’s so sweet! I just love it!

It was really cool that Christine and Tyler chose to do their engagement session at UC Santa Barbara. These two met at UCSB while getting their undergrad degrees. As we walked on the campus they shared little memories. And I gotta say I was a teensy bit jealous. I thought meeting AJ in Boston was all romantical…but um…UCSB may just be the most gorgeous and romantical campus I have ever seen! There is natural beauty everywhere! For their first date Tyler took Christine to the bluffs on the campus. AMAZING! What a truly special place to fall in love! I am really glad that I got to capture their relationship back at the beautiful place it all began! It makes the images that much more meaningful!

So here’s a looksy at Christine and Tyler’s fabulous engagement session at UC Santa Barbara! Beautiful couple, beautiful backdrop! These are a total must-see!!

We found this cute bike against the wall with a cute chalk drawing above it that said “Steal Me!” It was too perfect!!! I love when things work out like that!

Aw, I love this one!!!

Christine, you are gorgeous!!!

You guys rock for laying in the grass for me!!! I think it paid off!!!

Even though the wind seemed cold and sucky at the time of the shoot, I LOVE the drama it added to the photos!

For more photos from this lovely session please check out the SLIDESHOW below!!

Christine + Tyler — Yay!!! I had SO much fun during our session! And I cannot wait for the big day! I know it will be sooo super fun & awesome!!Hope you love the pics! xoxo

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May 28, 2010 - 9:18 am

Jimmy Durchslag - These are great! I can’t even make a selection of what’s best! Thanks for the great pictures. I can see these will be great for wonderful memories for many years to come.

May 28, 2010 - 10:27 am

Jen - Oh these photos are gorgeous. I especially love the bicycle photo – how lucky! I’m so happy for you guys and can’t wait for the wedding. Speaking of which, I need to book our cabin…

May 28, 2010 - 10:29 am

Debra Pincus - A very beautiful couple. We wish them all the best as they embark on this most exciting adventure known as marriage. Debra

May 28, 2010 - 11:09 am

Indigo Lewis - Well, that put me in the wedding mood! I am really looking forward to seeing you two beautiful people.
xoxo
Indigo

May 28, 2010 - 11:23 am

Tyler and Christine - Thank you so much Ashleigh. These came out amazingly beautiful! We are super excited.

May 28, 2010 - 1:21 pm

Kathy Epling - What wonderful photos! I especially like the one in the long grasses.

May 28, 2010 - 1:30 pm

Paul Vu - Awesome pictures! Congratulations Tyler and Christine!!

May 28, 2010 - 3:41 pm

ruth durchslag - I am so excited for you both and can’t wait to dance at your wedding. The photos are fabulous and it is great to see you so happy. Love, Ruth

May 28, 2010 - 3:46 pm

Paula - Beautiful photos! Congratulations – I’m sorry I will miss the wedding!

May 28, 2010 - 4:21 pm

Diana Hahn - Congratulations Tyler, lovely photos!
xo Diana

May 28, 2010 - 4:31 pm

Michael - Very nice pics! You guys make a great couple.

May 28, 2010 - 4:42 pm

Sky - Lovely! I love the nose nuzzle in front of the water

May 28, 2010 - 5:14 pm

Jean Cho - In spite of the windy day, the pictures turned out great! In fact, the wind made the pictures more special. The photo with the bicycle and the one where they are laying down are my favorites. Thank you for taking great pictures Ashleigh!!!

May 28, 2010 - 6:18 pm

Anduin - Wow, very fancy! The pictures came out great and it looks like you guys had a lot of fun : ) Christine, you should be a model!

May 28, 2010 - 9:43 pm

Steve Cho - I was very excited to see these lovely pictures. You made both Tyler and Christine look glamorous. I can’t wait to see the wedding pictures. Thanks!

May 28, 2010 - 10:59 pm

Diane Richardson - How romantic! I love the slide show because it shows the flow of the afternoon. The wind makes everything more dramatic. Congrats to all on a wonderful photo session…now for the real thing! Love, D

May 30, 2010 - 4:22 pm

sean - they’re so peaceful together, it’s extraordinary. lovely light, ash

May 31, 2010 - 11:35 am

Rohn - beautiful pictures. wishing you all the happiness that comes with wedded bliss.

May 31, 2010 - 4:30 pm

Brian Cho - Hey sis and Tyler, you guys look great. Thank you Ashleigh for the wonderful photos. It does an amazing job capturing the unconditional love Tyler and my sister have for each other. I can’t imagine how well the wedding photos will turn out!

May 31, 2010 - 10:08 pm

Nancy Shin - Gorgeous photos! My favorite is the last one.

May 31, 2010 - 10:09 pm

marita - You Look so happy guyss!!!!!! I am soo happy for youuuuu Christine and Tylerr……♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫♫ greetings from Talca-Chile

June 1, 2010 - 6:23 am

mariya - I love these pictures! Christine and Tyler you guys are one cute couple!

June 1, 2010 - 7:42 am

Stephanie Carter - Christine looks absolutely stunning in all of these pictures!! Tyler, doesn’t look to shabby either Can’t wait for the wedding!

June 1, 2010 - 9:14 am

elisa - you guys look great! best of wishes in your future together. ¡cuidense mucho y que tengan un matrimonio equisito con mucho amor y buena compañia!casi alcanzan para esa copias gratis!!

June 1, 2010 - 9:14 am

toni ross - I loved loved loved the photos sitting in the grass. You should make those into a label for a perfume called LOVE GLUE or ADORINGLY YOURS, something. It does make you think about the best moments in life, and to be happy for those who can experience them!

June 1, 2010 - 10:15 am

Dan - Looking good, and looking forward to the wedding!

June 1, 2010 - 12:51 pm

Alex K. - Wow! Such great light. These photos are extremely romantic, I especially love the bike.

June 1, 2010 - 5:28 pm

Sarina Weinstein - These photos are very uniquely Santa Barbara. I love the Lagoon pictures and the way the light shines through each photograph!

June 2, 2010 - 9:02 am

Eimi Guirao - Beautiful photography! I love the natural setting and the intimacy that was captured. These photos will be treasured!!!!

June 2, 2010 - 9:16 am

Josh - These pictures are wonderful! Congrats you guys!

June 2, 2010 - 10:15 am

Gursimran Rooprai - Wonderful couple. I wish you guys a great life ahead!!

June 2, 2010 - 10:19 am

Matt - Wow! These photos are incredible!

Such a personal touch to each one.

You two look so sweet together.

Cheers,

Matt Oden

June 2, 2010 - 10:20 am

Judy Yuh - The wind, the sun and the beautiful Santa Barbara added the drama to complete these memorable pictures for great looking couple! Ashleigh, you did an awesome job capturing their essence! Thank you!!

June 2, 2010 - 11:17 am

Daniela - You guys make a lovely couple! The connection between you two is reflected in all your pictures

June 2, 2010 - 12:52 pm

bob kim - beautiful pictures!!

June 2, 2010 - 2:32 pm

Julia - Christine and Tyler, you guys are so cute I can’t stand it. Haha, ok I can. Suuuuch beautiful pics!

June 2, 2010 - 4:39 pm

Cathy and Craig Uyeda - Dear niece Christine and Tyler,

Your pictures are very pretty a lot. You are very pretty lady. I was surprised.
I love you and Tyler very much.

Hope to see you soon.
Have a great day!
Please send email me soon.
Love and hug,
Cathy and Craig

June 2, 2010 - 8:45 pm

Scott Bender - Wow, that’s my little niece? Now you are a beautiful young woman. Tyler and Christine, you make each other look great, like there is no one else in the world but you. Incredible photography Ashleigh, I can feel how happy they are together.

June 3, 2010 - 10:32 am

Eunice - Beautiful pictures! very romantic, congratulation on your upcoming wedding.

June 3, 2010 - 11:21 am

helen issary - Your pictures are wonderful. Your photographer did a fabulous job. Congratulations to Christine and Tyler!

June 3, 2010 - 12:00 pm

Natalie - These pictures look amazing and what an adorable couple. Have a wonderful wedding!

June 3, 2010 - 12:12 pm

Ember Winders - Beautiful pictures of a beautiful happy couple!

June 3, 2010 - 1:07 pm

Chloe - Great locations , lovely photos , you two looked so much in love,
congratulation to you both.

June 3, 2010 - 1:19 pm

Anh - Beautiful pictures , Christine , Tyler , you are so cute together,
congratulation.

June 3, 2010 - 2:58 pm

Chloe - Gorgeous location and photos!!

June 3, 2010 - 4:10 pm

Leslie and Hailee Dennison - The pictures looked GREAT! The one with the bicycle was Hailee’s FAVORITE. I liked the second and the last one. You both look happy. Congratulations!!

June 3, 2010 - 4:16 pm

Miriam - Congrats!! What a lovely couple you both make. Wish you both lot’s of love and happiness….

June 3, 2010 - 4:23 pm

Michele Hong - What a beautiful couple. I wish you both blessing and lots of love and happiness….beautiful pictures…:)

June 3, 2010 - 4:25 pm

Lourdes Durban - I love the pictures, it is difficult to pick a favorite one. You make a very handsome couple. I wish you much happiness together.

June 3, 2010 - 4:54 pm

Joori Cho - I like the first picture the most. Very lovely pose!

June 3, 2010 - 4:58 pm

alvaro - son unas muy bonitas fotos, y bien tomadas!

June 3, 2010 - 4:58 pm

Rosa - You both look stunning! My favorite is the bicycle picture <3

June 3, 2010 - 5:10 pm

Will Barnes - Great pictures you guys!

June 3, 2010 - 5:50 pm

Nora - Congratulations! The pictures are lovely and your love for each other really shines through in them.

June 3, 2010 - 7:05 pm

Fatima Infante - Congratulations to the two of you. You make a lovely couple. All your pictures are awesome. Treasure them forever. I can see the love that both of you share.

June 3, 2010 - 7:45 pm

Margarita L Aguilar - Best wishes to Christine and Tyler!

June 3, 2010 - 7:45 pm

Nitz Benjamins - Christine & Tyler: Congratulations on your engagement. The pictures and the slide show are truly amazing. Great poses, especially the shots by the beach. Best wishes for a perfect, memorable wedding.

June 3, 2010 - 7:47 pm

Robert B Aguilar - Congratulations to Chritine and Tyler!

June 3, 2010 - 7:48 pm

Ellie Madden - Enjoyed the slide show. The pictures are beautiful. Yuo make a very photogenic couple. I hope the love and happiness portrayed in these pictures last a lifetime. Good luck to both of you.

June 3, 2010 - 11:12 pm

Annette - What beautiful pictures! You both look so in love!

June 4, 2010 - 1:19 pm

Diana Kim - Christine looks absolutely gorgeous.
What a cute couple!
Christine, you look just like your brother.
This is the perfect spot to take your photos.
Congratulations to both of you!

June 7, 2010 - 1:40 pm

Cheryl Goldenbear - What a beautiful expression of all your different moods and the good energy that flows between you. Love ia a beautiful thing. Thanks for sharing your joy with all of us.

June 12, 2010 - 12:44 pm

Iris Lazarus - What fabulous pictures! Christine & Tyler, you are such a beautiful couple and these photos were taken in such great settings by a very talented, insightful photographer. . . Billy & I are so sorry that we’ll miss seeing you on our annual Humboldt summer trek later this month (June). We wish you only the best of everything.
With Big Hugs,
The Lazari (aka Boris & Doris Gronsky)

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