the lion and the giraffe

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there once was a lion named ruben, like the sandwich, but not spelled the same. he was the king of all wild things, livin large, playing video games, watching superman movies, doing whatever he wanted to, but he was lonely and wanted to be where someone loved him. he wanted someone to share all that fun with, so he gave up being king and set off to find her.

he searched and searched, through a forrest of birch, under an eagle’s perch, and finally in a church. it was there, behind a gnu on a pew, that he saw the most beautiful creature he had ever seen…

a giraffe with a laugh named amy.

all the giraffes he had passed in the past had never laughed.

“this one must be special!” he gasped.

he approached her all sly, the way every other lion did,

but she could tell he was different. his heart was so big.

they began to talk, and quickly discovered they liked the same things… movies, music, and il postino onion rings.

they both knew this was no coincidence. no way it was just chance.

suddenly a car rolled by playing baby got back, and they both started to dance.

from that moment on they’re friendship got stronger. laughing alone is something they did no longer.

fast forward through time to amy’s father’s birthday meal, nervously ruben got beside amy and started to kneel.

in her comfy clothes, make-up-less and unsuspecting,

amy turned to see ruben on one knee, with a question and ring.

of course she said yes and everyone roared loud. that night amy and ruben left on a cloud.

and that’s the story of the lion that fell in love with a giraffe.

love you ruben and amy!

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amy said that ruben is her super man. these two together are better than the incredibles.

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why do flamingos smell like this?

Safari Park wedding photography at the San Diego Zoo

Safari Park wedding photography at the San Diego Zoo

while i was taking pictures of ruben and amy, kim focused in on the little guy in the background and swears he did this.

San Diego Zoo engagement session by Ohana Photographers

Safari Park wedding at the San Diego Zoo

San Diego Zoo engagement session by Ohana Photographers

San Diego Zoo engagement session by Ohana Photographers

Safari Park wedding photography at the San Diego Zoo

Safari Park wedding photography at the San Diego Zoo

this shot makes us laugh every time we see it.

Safari Park wedding at the San Diego Zoo by Ohana Photographers

how cute are they?

Safari Park wedding at the San Diego Zoo by Ohana Photographers

let the wild rumpus start!

San Diego Zoo engagement session by Ohana Photographers

thank you amy and ruben for running all over the san diego zoo with us and acting like super heroes and wild animals. i wish everyone could have this much fun two days before their wedding.

San Diego Zoo engagement session by Ohana Photographers

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I LOVE everything about this session! So much fun and personality in these!

This one of my favorite sessions that you guys have ever done!

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Is it just me or does anyone else think she looks like Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas? They are an adorable couple and you captured their love for each other perfectly. I can’t choose a fav and believe me I tried!

Can’t tell you how much I LOVE this engagement session! And how much I HATE that your blog won’t pull up in my Google Reader anymore! :(

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Ohana we love you! Thank you for being the most awesome photographers ever! We had a SUPER time at the zoo with you and Kim! (:

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