Casey + Heather: Point Dume Engagement Session

MALIBU ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Casey and Heather flew out to the west coast to visit their siblings, so instead of doing their engagement session in New York, we met up in Malibu! We originally had some pretty epic New York engagement photo ideas, but of course covid happened and we had to postpone. Heather also didn’t want to take engagement photos until they had a ring, which of course they did for their engagement session at Point Dume.

Since Heather works in fashion, I knew their outfits would be on point! Heather messaged me before the shoot to see if they could plan for 3 outfits and to jump in the ocean at the end. Most couples say “oh yeah we want to do some ocean photos” until they realize they have to get in the ocean (haha!), but Casey and Heather definitely committed!! Scroll to the end for some of my favorite photos from their session.

Andy + Jordan: Malibu Creek State Park Engagement Session

A MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK ENGAGEMENT SESSION

These two get married in a month!! It’s been a whirlwind of a year, but especially the last week for these two! First, their venue gave them the okay to move forward with a reduced guest count as long as people wore masks. 2 days later, their venue said they wouldn’t be able to hold their wedding on their original date. 2 days after that, the venue said possibly, but not for sure. Talk about stressful, especially when you’re trying to update your vendors because hello you’re getting married in a month.

I imagine so many couples are going through this exact same thing! We were all hopeful late summer and fall weddings would be able to happen, but with this new round of closures in California… it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. If you’re in a stressful situation like this, talk to your vendors! You don’t have to do this alone.

I’m in this with Andy and Jordan as they make new plans. We’re checking out a new outdoor location this weekend for their intimate wedding! Fingers crossed!

Anastasiya + Brendan: Point Dume Malibu Engagement Session

A MALIBU ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Anastasiya and Brendan are such a sweet couple and so fun to be around! We met up at Point Dume in Malibu for their engagement session. They’re friends of another couple I worked with, who put us in contact with each other! I had so much fun hangin with them and running around the beach!

Karis + Deshawn: Malibu Creek State Park + Point Dume Engagement Session

A MALIBU ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Look at these cuties!! Karis and Deshawn killed it at their engagement session AND they’re total foodies like me, so obviously we got along really well! Karis and I went to the same college and have been following each other for a while. I was so stoked when she got engaged and reached out about engagement photos!! They’re still in the process of planning their wedding, but it looks like I’ll be photographing it in September, too!! YAY!

Jess + Rafael: Malibu Styled Shoot

A MALIBU STYLED LOVE SESSION

Jess, Rafael and I got together for a styled love session & it was wonderful! It was a full day of adventure and beauty (Jess & Rafael are both professional models with Two Management) in Malibu. The lovely Magali Rachel rocked hair and makeup while I went through their clothes and put looks together.

We drove up PCH in search of cool locations and eventually found this first spot at the beach. We had the beach basically to ourselves, which was awesome! Afterward, we drove back down PCH and found random spots along the way. It was such a fun and spontaneous day!