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.
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.
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.
With Brandon and Natalie’s Cabo wedding coming up, I can’t help but reminisce our time in London together. They stayed at the London EDITION who was nice enough to let us take all of these photos there! I took a redeye from New York and met them at their hotel basically as soon as I landed. I nearly fell asleep between outfits / while they were changing, but somehow managed to make it through and we left with some awesome photos! Can’t wait for their wedding in Cabo!!!
My only trip to New York this year was to photograph Alyssa and Gustavo’s engagement on the Brooklyn Bridge and their civil ceremony at New York City Hall. We met early on the Brooklyn Bridge to avoid any crowds, but man that wind!! It was so so cold the day we did their engagement photos - all of our hands were frozen!! They were such troopers though. I’m shocked they were down to take their hats and scarves off for a few shots. We cut the engagement session a little short because we were all so cold and got breakfast instead. I loved hanging with these two and hope our paths cross again soon!
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