Ellen Reinis Photography: Fun day in Manhattan Beach

A few weekends ago I spent a fun filled day in Manhattan Beach with some of my fun filled friends from college :) I met these lovely ladies 10 years ago (Holy Crap!) when I moved to NYC to go to film school. I ended up staying for 6 years which was hands down, the time of my life! I met Jen (in the sweatshirt) on my second day in the city because she was my roommate!!! I prayed for no bunk beds in our dorm, but low and behold - that's just what we had. I will always be grateful to Jen for taking the top bunk!!!

Briana and Andrea were part of my very first intro to Film Production class, called Sight and Sound film. Because of the intimacy of the program and the class, we all made fast friends and have remained close since. Now, ten years later, Me, Jen and Briana live in this beautiful city of LA, and Andrea lives in Seattle. West Coast baaaby!!!

And a west coast baby is exactly what will be added to our little group because Andrea is pregnant!

After finding out that Andrea was going to visit us a few weeks ago, I got so excited that I was going to get to see her in all her preggo glory - and it is just that. She's completely glowing and SOOO darn cute!!!

We spent a very relaxing day having brunch, sitting by the pool at her hotel drinking mojitos (Andrea's was virgin), and reminiscing. It was such a great day and one that I hope can happy more often. Love ya my NYU girls!

**As I was writing this post, I lost an great establishing shot of the Pier. I will have to add it tonight from home. Until then, here are some pictures that I took ON the Pier:

V-Ball!