Sometimes you meet someone when you least expect it, and it ends up changing your life forever— and the story behind this beautiful Balboa Park engagement session is truly one of them. Brought together by a chance and a hospital schedule, Pete & Cindy’s story is one that truly melts our heart every time we hear it, and we think you’ll love it just as much as we do.
It was early 2020 when Cindy and Pete first met, both working at a hospital in downtown Los Angeles. A pharmacist, Cindy had met many of the doctors who had rotated in throughout her job, yet something about Pete, the newest oncologist who had transferred in was different. Maybe it was his warm manner to all and how he could anyone without trying, or the way that she would laugh to herself about the jokes he had cracked at work hours later— there was just something about him that made her want to get to know him more.
Little did Cindy know, Pete was transfixed by her, and felt the same way. There was something about how she cared for those around her, the way that she took steps to make sure everyone would not only succeed, but be truly happy. Throughout Pete’s rotation, they grew closer and closer, moving from chats in break room to drinks at cool local cocktail bars and trips to the beach as they explored their neighborhood.
As their relationship progressed, their love for one another grew deeper and deeper— and Pete knew that he had met the woman who he couldn’t live without. Loyal, proactive, intelligent, and beautiful, Cindy was everything that he dreamt of, and so he began dreaming of ways to propose to her.
First thinking to propose to her in Georgia, he thought of exactly how he would do it; big and bold, he wanted to show her exactly how much he loved her; yet the more he thought, the more he wanted it to be an intimate moment the two could share just themselves, one that they would remember forever. So one day as they walked back from the beach to their car, Pete took his chance and proposed— and Cindy said yes!
Getting the chance to explore San Diego alongside them was something we absolutely treasured; wanting their Balboa Park engagement session to feature lesser seen areas of the park, we got to explore alongside them and find beautiful nooks where we could hide away from the crowds so they could have moments to themselves to savor their session and time spent together. Exploring the gardens, Pete & Cindy danced and laughed as they enjoyed themselves, letting themselves goof off and soak in the time they spent together.
To Pete & Cindy; we are so thrilled that you chose us to capture this part of your story. It was so much fun getting to photograph your beautiful Balboa Park engagement session and explore parts of the park we rarely get to see— and it made us look forward to capturing your Cape Rey Carlsbad wedding even more. We can’t thank your coordinator, Jasmine of Sweet Blossom Weddings, enough for sending you to us; it’s not every day that we get to meet such an amazing couple like you two.
If you loved Cindy & Pete’s beautiful Balboa Park Engagement session and want to see more of the Park, we recommend checking out Ally & Kyle’s stunning Balboa Park Engagement Session or Sean & Brenna’s intimate Balboa Park Engagement Session!
