When we first met with Mandi and Paulo, we heard how much music has been a common theme in their relationship, and we knew then that we had to incorporate that into their engagement session somehow. Paulo’s in a rock band, Mandi rocks the bass, and they’re both incredibly easy-going and cool (I mean it!). Leandra and I are firmly believers that everyone has an inner rock-star (okay, I just made that up), and we channeled ours a bit to make sure we captured that side of these two star-crossed rockers.

Leandra’s favorite:

…and mine:

Paulo is Argentinian, and so is the black sapphire in Mandi’s ring. Very cool.

Our patience paid off–we were able to shoot for a few minutes in the beautiful Goshen theater after Spanish-Movie-Friday let out.

We ended the session by heading to the riverwalk in downtown Elkhart.  The Jazz Festival was going on (more music!), but it made for such a cool quiet-but-bustly atmosphere to take some night-time photos.

Mandy and Paulo, you both were so easy to photograph and be around. It was so fun to take pictures of the two of you (and I mean it!).

Rachael and Jake’s wedding is up next!

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