San Diego County Fair Engagement Session

Or… as we old school folks call the “Del Mar Fair.” It’s that time of the year to load up on cholesterol unfriendly fried yumminess. Team Atrero spent the day at the fair with Gigi and Jonathan on a gastronomical quest of the latest county fair delicacies. Our buddy John from NR3 Video Productions was shooting alongside and devouring everything in sight.

As with us, the “Fair” holds a special place in Gigi and Jonathan heart. They have even made trips to San Diego while they lived in Nevada just for the fair. OK, maybe the fact that their families still live in SD might have played a role. But who can resist Australian Battered Potatoes?!?

Sidenote: whilst snapping away, Ed was in search of the mythical 6 foot churro. Alas, he later discovered such technology has not been yet developed to coat an object with 40 pounds of cinnamon sugar.

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Here they are… the holy grail of potatoes in fried form: Australian Battered Potatoes. Droooolll….

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Apparently, Gigi didn’t win this time around. Word has it that she’s been filling her bath tub and tossing ping pong balls in cups to gear up for the next county fair.

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Gigi saying: “Dude! Don’t bogart the candy apple!”

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Check out Gigi and Jonathan’s Engagement Session Slideshow for more!

Thanks, Gigi and Jonathan! We had a great time and thanks for taking care of us junk food junkies.

Thanks for dropping by our blog,
Team Atrero
San Diego Wedding Photographers

41 comments to “San Diego County Fair Engagement Session”

  1. Comment by Melissa McClure:

    So fun! I love these! What a unique location/shoot. You two got some great images. I love the one sitting on the hay with the lights in the back. And cuddling on the ferris wheel :)

    I spent my entire Fair trip looking for deep fried snickers and couldn’t find it!! You make me jealous.

  2. Comment by lroah:

    You rock.

  3. Comment by Kate Mefford:

    Dude. Will you stop kicking my arse all over the place? Seriously. These are amazing.

  4. Comment by Aurora-Marie:

    Okay these are so ab-so-lut-teeeellly fab!! I mean really you really captured the true fun of the fair and their emotions just spill all over the photos. Job well done!!

  5. Comment by Aaron:

    How come I didn’t get the invite for the fair???

  6. Comment by Thes:

    What fabulous pictures…you two are the cutest couple ever!

  7. Comment by Maggie:

    Hey guys…soooooo cute and sooooo you guys! Ya know I am looking for a photographer for our wedding too! =) Hehehe…I heart Del Mar Fair!

  8. Comment by clare:

    so sweet…definitely delicious!!!

  9. Comment by jeannette:

    holy hot cow patties!!!! i love this session!!! :) nice job, guys! totally dig the swing shot.

  10. Comment by Gino:

    I hope the groom-to-be didn’t get fitted for his tuxedo before the Fair. He might not fit after all the junk food he ate.

  11. Comment by Brian "muscles" Badillo:

    My security word was superkrew. I introduced you to fried candies and now you throw it in my face. Everything should be fried. Crisco + (insert food here) = heaven. I also just noticed that every picture, Jonathan, looks like he’s trying, or just let out a fart. (especially the ferris wheel one).

    Just as a side note, people say that my sister is just me with long hair. I would like Jonathan to picture that next time you guys are making out or whatever it is you kids do these days.

    kthnxbai

  12. Comment by Erick:

    beautiful couple + beautiful pictures = fabulous

  13. Comment by Gigi & Jonathan:

    Ed and Karen, We can’t say enough how much we love our pictures. Without sounding too narcissistic, but we can watch watch our slideshow all day. We laugh and smile every time we see it remembering how much fun we had with all of you. You truly captured “us”. Thank you times a million! We can’t wait till the wedding day!

  14. Comment by Kristine:

    Yum! I’m so hungry now! These pics are amazing! I love them! Can you two be any more cuter? Love ya both!

  15. Comment by Ellen:

    Wow!!! These are great pictures!!! Both of you look so happy together… What a nice pair!!! You look so compatible!!! Have a great life!!!
    Atrero photographer sure did a wonderful job!!! We want to see more of these pictures… on your wedding day, that is…

  16. Comment by Ben Laserna:

    Nice job Atrero! We can’t wait to see their wedding pictures. My nephew and niece to be, looks very happy… They really enjoy being together.

  17. Comment by Ninong Red:

    What a nice choice of location for a beautiful couple to announce their engagement, very cool.
    The photography is well done, very professional. I can’t wait to see the final wedding album.

  18. Comment by Tita Baby:

    Got engaged at the Fair? Very unique! Such fabulous and artistic pictures captured the happiness, and the love that you have for each other; very romantic……
    Superb job, Atrero photographers!

  19. Comment by lizel bacuetes:

    I’m speechless!..These pictures are sooo nice!!

  20. Comment by robert:

    these pictures are amazinginly beautiful. its refreshing to see engagement photos that arent at the beach (not that those arent pretty) but i loooove these pictures. it makes me want to get married, (ahem gigi’s single friends). excellent photography.

  21. Comment by Cindy:

    Wow these are awesome shots! I love them…so fun! :)

  22. Comment by Eddie Badillo:

    Beautiful pictures! Congratulations to the two of you!

  23. Comment by Vivian:

    ED & KAREN! you guys did a splendid job on this eng. session!!!!! =)
    -Vivian D.-

  24. Comment by maryanne:

    these pics are soooo you guys!!! cute!

  25. Comment by john:

    absolutely adorable!

  26. Comment by alice:

    you two are so cute! congrats!

  27. Comment by heidi:

    love the pictures! i approve =P. congratulations!

  28. Comment by irvin:

    great idea to take pics at the fair. congrats ate gigi!

  29. Comment by chris (HD):

    Beautiful, fun pictures. Jonathon now I see why your so excited when you talk about getting married… your bride to be is beautiful you guys are to cute together. Awesome photos

  30. Comment by Jocelyn:

    Oh what FUN!!!!…looks like you guys had such a great time :) Photos turned out great.

  31. Comment by Kennnnnnnnnnnnny:

    Wow, These pictures look fantastic! I really like the style, Shots are amazing, very eloquent. Jonathan, awesome smile! Hope the best for you and your future bride.

  32. Comment by crystal le:

    nice work atreros! i enjoy looking at your work :)

  33. Comment by mark:

    these pictures are beautiful, great photography

  34. Comment by Denise:

    Super cute pics you two! Congrats again!

  35. Comment by Kris:

    Radical shoot!

  36. Comment by Kris "Topher" Laserna:

    So I came upon this website and these pics by google-ing “new hotness” and “sexy-ness” hoping to find a date for Sept. 27th (any takers?)… I don’t know HOW these pics came up. J/K =)

    But honestly, the pics came our wonderful and the setting is a very unique one. How many people can take their engagement photos there now? None! Because it’s over and done with for at least a year! You guys capitalized on the opportunity and created very memorable and incomparable snippets of your engagement to reminisce on. Big ups to Atrero Photography for capturing these precious moments; they seem to be the best in the business (ahem… I’ll take my cut now)

    So is it bad that I was focusing on the food the whole time? Who are these people in the picture anyway? =)

    And finally… That Brian “muscles” Badillo character?? I don’t know about him sometimes… Talking about deep fried foods as if they are a part of his everyday eat-eats. If so, is “muscles” an accurate nickname for you?? Just remember… I knew you from your Super Star and BBQ Pork Topsilog days =)

    Fanny Pak rules!

    One… And I’m out.

  37. Comment by Jerome:

    Awesome job! Pics are sweet…especially the resee’s and snickers one.

  38. Comment by Bella & Neala:

    Your pictures are beautiful Auntie Gigi and Uncle Monster!

    Pull our fingers!!!

    Love, beya and neya (and noiymi too)

  39. Comment by Crissy:

    These pictures are amazing and totally you guys! :) Congrats to you two again!!

  40. Comment by shon:

    Pretty cool. You look like your going to enjoy life with your best friend.

  41. Comment by Lynn:

    what great pictures and it looked like so much fun! :) congratulations you guys!

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