“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” - Maya

"So, how did you guys meet?"

"I fell into his lap," Dani said.

..... (me staring at the couple and confused)

"No, seriously. How?"

..... (Dani and Gabriel laughing and smiling)

As much as I want to believe that only happens in the movies, that's how Dani and Gabriel first met - at the indoor rock-climbing gym of Cal State University, Long Beach, 3 years ago. Gabriel took her to a "secluded" oil field overlooking city of Long Beach where they had their romantic first kiss. We had to revisit that moment with some beer while watching the sunset.

".... Gabriel gave me my life back. He brought hope and love back into my heart," Dani said.

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Katie + Andrew. Santa Barbara

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” - Dr. Seuss

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Kelly + Greg. One afternoon.

“You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!” —Albus Dumbledore

Kelly and Greg have been dating over 5 years, and they have about 8 photos of them together including a couple of selfies. There is neither a single photo frame nor a photo display of them at home. What? I puzzled. Really? I asked. They hate photos. O.M.G. I need to run away!

But! Instead, I was welcomed into their home and had a chance to document their normal day together.

"We're pretty boring," Kelly said.

Well - that is perfect because I am too. I believe all the fun is in the simple life. Someone once told me that life is amazingly good when it’s simple and amazingly simple when it’s good.