Cliff side Point Dume proposal in Malibu.
Orange County beach proposal.
Laguna beach engagement photos at Thousand Steps Beach.

Luke and Demi got engaged at Thousand Steps Beach nearly one year before I met them. We decided to return to that same beach for their Laguna Beach engagement photos just before the sunset. I knew it would be so much fun when I first met them! They are very down to early, giggly, and […]

Engagement photos at Victoria Beach.

I first met Jordyn many years ago when we were both living in Hawaii. She started as a client, but quickly became a friend! We spent a lot of time hanging out at the beach, going out for drinks, and laughing so hard that I would be in tears. I was sad when she left […]

Engagement photos in Socal

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laguna beach photography during sunset. Guy and girl with their foreheads together at the beach.
guy down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend at the montage

Capturing proposals is one of my favorite things to do as a couples photographer! I low-key love being in on the secret while their partner has no idea, and I high-key love helping with the plans. The idea of getting down on one knee can be nerve-racking, even when you know the answer is “yes.” […]

san clemente engagement photos with couple

Taking Steve and Ashton’s San Clemente engagement photos was quite a treat, as Steve is my brother and Ashton is my future sister-in-law! My brother has always been one of my favorite people on the planet. As his little sister, I am so glad that I can say Ashton has also joined the club! I […]

hawaii honeymoon photoshoot

Brianna and Bradley had a big year in 2022! They sold their house and moved across the country, all while wedding planning! Once things finally calmed down, they made a trip to Oahu for their Hawaii honeymoon. They wanted to celebrate, have fun, and commemorate the moment. I took them to one of my all […]

Surprising your S.O. with photos of your proposal is so special! Nathaniel reached out to me when he was planning to propose to his girlfriend Davelyn. I was so stoked to help him plan the moment and to sneakily capture it all! After the proposal, we did an engagement sesh that was so fun. While […]

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