Nick + Paolena: Ruby's Laguna Beach Engagement Session

A LAGUNA BEACH ENGAGEMENT SESSION AT RUBY’S

Who doesn’t love classic cars and Ruby’s Diner? Nick and Paolena wanted to meet up and take their engagement photos at Ruby’s in Laguna Beach. I was a little nervous at first to get kicked out, but Paolena called ahead of time and we got the okay! We even grabbed a shake afterward and did some photos inside. This spot 100% suited them and the shots they had in mind. I had so much fun hanging with them. They are so fun, goofy and badass all at the same time. Pro tip: choose a location or activity that really showcases you as a couple.

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.

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.

Kaitlin + Steven: Shaw's Cove Engagement Session

KISSING, SNUGGLING & DRINKING BEER ON THE BEACH

Kaitlin was just waiting to book a venue and date to actually book me as her photographer - I mean talk about a compliment!!! We went to middle school together along with her best friend Kaelie, whose wedding I shot a year and a half ago. I was so honored when Kaelie asked me to photograph her wedding and of course Kaitlin was there and could see how I worked firsthand. I had hoped when Kaitlin got engaged she would think of me, too!

This engagement shoot was SO FUN! They wanted something local - a spot Kaitlin grew up going to, so Shaw’s Cove only made sense. They brought beers - hazy IPAs and I wasn’t a huge IPA fan until I drank a hazy IPA. SO GOOD! Also… these two claim to be awkward… WHAT?! Not awkward at all! Enjoy the non-awkward photos!!

Sean + Tracy: Laguna Beach Engagement Session

A LAGUNA BEACH ENGAGEMENT SESSION

Sean and Tracy came down to Laguna for a weekend getaway. Tracy’s sweet sister, Robyn booked an engagement session for them and I was so excited to work with them. They’re musicians, so naturally they brought their guitar and played some songs on the beach. We had such a blast!