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Photographer Anna of Deer Lovers had a hunch this shoot would be a good one. Could it be the fact that bride Ashton is a wedding planner, that the couple are world travelers, or that a hot air balloon would be involved? Whatever reason, she sure was right about this colorful scene for Ashton + Justin’s engagement shoot.
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Genius combo: striped dress, plaid shirt, color blocked balloon.
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Something fun to capture their love of adventure + travel. Not to mention bright personalities. Photog Anna calls them the dream team.
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Anna says, There is a hypnotizing charm about hot air balloons, and when you’re up in the air there is just utter silence. All of a sudden it’s just the two of them. In their own world. And it’s perfect.
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One more beautiful backdrop…
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Thanks for sending this cheerful shoot our way, Deer Lovers!
Photographer: Deer Lovers / Location: San Diego Hot Air Balloons