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When discussing engagement session locations, Katherine said they were looking for a place that highlighted Los Angeles. It’s where they met and fell in love. The 6th Street Bridge had just opened at the time so after checking out a couple potential spots and going on a drive on the bridge, they decided to move forward with it. I’m so glad they did and I can’t even explain how AMAAAAAAZING they looked!

**Not pictured: me waiting on the street to meet them and as I turn to look across the road, I see them running and waving at me, sun glowing behind them, looking absolutely stunning. I just knew it was gonna be a great session, and I totally regret not turning on my camera to capture that scene that totally looked like it came out of a rom-com. But enough of my ramblings, back to their story!

“We met and fell in love in Los Angeles in our mid-to-late 20's. We encountered some of the toughest obstacles as a couple during those years. We feel like overcoming these obstacles helped to solidify our commitment to one another.”

Katherine and Ricardo laugh and run on the sixth street bridge in DTLA by A+M Badillo Images. Modern and romantic engagement photos in LA.6th Street Bridge Engagement Photo by A+M Badillo Images in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Engagement photographer

Modern and romantic engagement photos in sixth street bridge los angeles by A+M Badillo IMages. Katherine and Ricardo in an evening gown and suit running around 6th street bridge.

Ricardo gives Katherine a back hug at sunset in their modern romantic engagement session at the 6th Street Bridge by A+M Badillo Images, Los Angeles Engagement Photographer. Pasadena engagement photographer.

Black and white cinematic photo of Ricardo buttoning his suit on 6th street bridge engagement photos. Katherine and Ricardo in a modern and romantic suit and gown in dtla 6th street bridge by A+M Badillo Images. Los Angeles Engagement Photographer.

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“I want to feel the sense that we’re each other’s peace. We’re each other’s best friends and know 100% that we always have each other’s backs.”

— Katherine

Ricardo picks up Katherine as they laugh under the Los Angeles 6th Street Bridge. Modern and Romantic 6th Street Bridge Engagement Photo by A+M Badillo Images in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Engagement photographer

Ricardo and Katherine smile at sunset with the downtown LA skyline in the backdrop, 6th Street Bridge Engagement Photo by A+M Badillo Images in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Engagement photographer

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Another reason why this location was perfect for them: Ricardo said that he grew up right next to it, so he knew the old-school bridge and the surrounding area was kind of like his playground. My favorite part was when he said he and his buddies used to make music videos in the LA River back in the day. I can’t say I haven’t done something remotely the same ;D

It was such a beautiful day. After all the rain we’ve been having here this month, we had to postpone their session and push it a week. Twas a good thing though. The rain had cleared up the smog so the DTLA skyline was clear and the sun came down and gave us a colorful sky.

Modern and Romantic film photos of Katherine and Ricardo on the 6th Street bridge, moving photos. Modern and Romantic engagement photos, 6th Street Bridge Engagement Photo by A+M Badillo Images in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Engagement photographer

Ricardo and Katherine closeup film vibes photo. Modern and Romantic engagement photos, 6th Street Bridge Engagement Photo by A+M Badillo Images in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Engagement photographer

Ricardo and Katherine walk down towards the Downtown LA skyline, Modern and Romantic engagement photos, 6th Street Bridge Engagement Photo by A+M Badillo Images in Los Angeles, CA. Los Angeles Engagement photographer

It was a modern, romantic engagement on the Los Angeles 6th Street Bridge.
Leaving a little space here on the internet to remember Katherine’s chucks that we forgot on the bridge. I’ll think of them whenever I see this photo.

Thanks to Katherine and Ricardo for slaying this session! I can’t wait for your wedding this year!