Andreas + Britt: Calafia San Clemente Engagement Session

A CALAFIA ENGAGEMENT SESSION

As I’m sure you’ve seen, I do A LOT of engagement sessions at the beach, especially Laguna Beach. I was so stoked when Andreas and Britt told me they wanted to do Calafia Beach. It’s a beach they go to together often, so of course it made sense for them. When I met them at the beach, they offered to pay for my parking, but I have a state parks/beaches parking pass. They said they got rid of theirs because it’s so close to just bike down, so when I say they chose a spot that’s meaningful to them, I really mean it. They brought their pup Coral who made the shoot so fun and kept all of us laughing.

Jennifer + Philip: Montage Laguna Beach Engagement Session

A MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Montage Laguna Beach always makes a great backdrop for an engagement or family session. I had such a blast with Jennifer and Philip. They were so easy going and down to do whatever. I like to keep it pretty simple and let them be themselves first and foremost.

Belinda + Ivan: Fairmount Park Family Session

A FAIRMOUNT PARK FAMILY SESSION

Originally, Belinda and Ivan wanted to take photos at Mt Rubidoux, but based on sunset and the clouds that were coming in, we decided to go to Fairmount Park. Who knew Riverside had so many great locations nearby each other. Fairmount Park had so many locations to offer and the clouds opened up a bit for us, too. They brought their rescue pup who made the shoot even more fun.

Jeremiah + Sophie: Long Beach City Hall Engagement Session

A LONG BEACH ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Let me tell you — I was so stoked when Sophie reached out and asked me to take her engagement photos. I was her camp counselor so many years ago, back when I just was starting photography. It was really cool to see things come full circle and to see her engaged. I had a blast with her and Jeremiah at Long Beach City Hall.

Karissa + Rocky: Shaw's Cove Engagement Session

A SHAW’S COVE ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Wooooo, wedding day in t-minus 8 days!! I can’t wait to celebrate these two so soon. I had such a blast hanging with them and their pup Scrappy at Shaw’s Cove in Laguna Beach for their engagement session. They brought champagne and a blanket for a cute setup on the beach at sunset. I can’t wait to see what they have planned for their wedding day!

Also shout out to Karissa’s dad who came to watch Scrappy when he wasn’t needed for photos. Pro tip: bring a friend or family member to hang with your pup during downtime or to take your pup off your hands during the second half of the shoot.