OC proposal photographer session in Laguna Beach.
Bride and groom elopement in Laguna Beach.
Bride and groom walking towards the mountains in Big Bear elopement ceremony.

Most couples who meet online connect through one of the many dating apps. For Kimberly and Steve, their online love story began a little differently. Instead of swiping right on each other, they met while playing Valorant, a first-person shooter game. (As a gamer myself, this is one of my favorite online dating stories!) They […]

Heisler Park engagement photos.

Typically, my surprise proposal sessions go like this: I’m “hiding in plain sight” with my camera hidden, the couple arrives at the meeting point, I photograph the proposal – yay! Kyle and Brooklyn went a little off-script, and their proposal and Heisler Park Engagement photos were all the better because of it! Our original plan […]

Cliffside proposal in Los Angeles.

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Intimate wedding at Crescent Bay Point Park
Personal branding photos for photographers in Laguna Beach.
Bride and groom eloping in laguna beach

If you’ve been dreaming of a laid-back, intimate elopement by the ocean, Laguna Beach is the perfect place to say “I do.” With its stunning cliffs, hidden coves, and golden sunsets, this Southern California gem offers the ultimate mix of romance and adventure. Whether you’re envisioning a barefoot ceremony on the sand or exchanging vows […]

Dana Point engagement at Salt Creek beach.

One of my favorite things about Dana Point is that you can always find a secluded spot at the beach. That was especially important for Omer as he was planning his proposal. He knew his girlfriend Meagan would love a romantic proposal at the beach. Huge marquee letters and an over the top set up […]

Proposal at Crescent Bay Point Park.

You won’t believe that this beautiful Crescent Bay Point Park proposal location was our Plan B. Gavin and I collaborated on a meeting spot at the beach for the moment he would propose to Micaela. I always get to the location at least 30 minutes early to get set up and scope things out. That’s […]

Bride and Groom walking in SoCal beach elopement

When you think of beaches in Southern California, you probably picture sunshine, blue skies, and surfers catching waves, right? And while that is the scene here for most of the year, we sometimes experience “inclement weather” in the form of fog. (I joke with friends back home by saying, “Please pray for SoCal. Everything is […]

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