What good pictures can do....

So Lisa and I are engaged....as of a week or so ago. We found out about this local photographer Daria Johnson who was looking for same sex couples who are engaged and would be willing to help her build her portfolio. We contacted her and we made a date this past Saturday to hang out in Ellicott City (one of Lisa's and my first dates was to Ellicott City) and take some awesome shots of us being us. This is so far my favorite. I love the color and the look in our eyes. We look good! Thanks Daria and if you are interested in an awesome Baltimore photographer look her up here.

Everything Changes....

This photo I took on June 7th at my favorite place to eat in Old San Juan, Ostra Cosa. Sadly they will be closing this location and moving up the block to a new site. I really love this place. It has a great personality and I feel that the new site is going to not be as intimate and charming as this one is. This restaurant is built into an old home...which was once the governor's house in Old San Juan. It is beautiful and the tables are outside in what was once the court yard of this amazing home. I'll miss it. My partner and I have eaten here every year for the past 4 years on the night of our anniversary. This year was our 9th year together...and it just so happens that we got engaged earlier that day. We are always treated like family here...even if it is just once a year that we stroll through their door. They always remember us and spoil us like we are returning home from a long year away. This lamp is in the hallway of the main entrance. The lighting of this picture is exactly the atmosphere lighting you will get sitting at your table on a hot night in PR. If you are ever in PR be sure to stop by Cafe Del Totem...it is the new location of Ostra Cosa. Order the cheese crisp and an Espinoza (house drink) if they are still on the menu and hopefully you will get a taste of what this great restaurant used to be.