Brandon + Kathy - Engagement - Sunset Session in Forest Falls California

There’s something truly enchanting about photographing a couple in the serene embrace of nature, and Brandon and Kathy’s engagement session in Forest Falls, California, was nothing short of magical. As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the landscape, I had the incredible pleasure of capturing their love story amidst the stunning backdrop of this picturesque setting.

From the moment I met Brandon and Kathy, it was clear that their connection was as vibrant and captivating as the sunset we were about to witness. They radiated joy and affection, and it was an absolute delight to see their personalities shine through in every frame. We spent the evening exploring the charming nooks and crannies of Forest Falls, each location offering a unique canvas for their love to unfold.

Running around with them, chasing the perfect light and playful moments, was an exhilarating experience. Their laughter was infectious, and their genuine affection made each shot feel like a celebration of their unique bond. The way they looked at each other, the way they effortlessly interacted with their surroundings—it all came together to create a series of truly breathtaking images.

As I look back on this incredible session, I can’t help but feel a rush of excitement for what’s to come. Brandon and Kathy’s wedding is going to be a beautiful continuation of this love story, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it. I can’t wait to witness and document the next chapter of their journey together. Here’s to many more unforgettable moments and stunning photos to come!

Stay tuned for photos from their big day. In the meantime, enjoy a glimpse of their engagement session and the magic we created together in Forest Falls.

Juan + Dianne - Engagement - Rancho Palos Verdes CA Beach Sunset

This was such a great intimate engagement session. I met with Juan and Dianne on what looked like a private beach in Rancho Palos Verdes. In California, you are used to seeing crowds at the beach, but we had this beautiful sandy beach to ourselves.

It was pretty great walking around, letting these two enjoy their session together and create some really beautiful images as we talked about heir future wedding ideas and everything they had planned. We photographed into the sunset and a little after. It was the perfect beach sunset session.

Sergio + Nicole - Engagement - Mountain Sunset Twin Peaks

This is one engagement session I will certainly never forget.

I feel so fortunate to have been chosen to photograph these two. I have known Nicole for many years now. A long time ago, Maria and I hiked into the mountains to a place called Bridge to Nowhere to Bungee Jump off of it. Nicole was our instructor that day. We bonded with all of those instructors that day over a large mount of breakfast burritos our crew brought in with them that day.

Since then we have been friends on instagram. When these two started dating, it was no surprise to see what an adventurous life they lived together. From bungee jumping, sky diving, traveling, camping, hiking, these two never had a boring weekend. When they got engaged and reached out to us, we were just so happy for them and excited we would get the chance to be a part of their day.

The part I will never forget about this engagement session was going from one moment where we were completely enjoying the session, laughing and telling stories, to the next moment where we were running for our lives being chased out of the forest by a swarm of yellow jacket wasps!

We ran and ran, only to stop and swat the wasps off each other for a moment and keep running. It was really scary for a while there, but it all turned into laughter and disbelief. That is one of the craziest things I have experienced during a session, but in the end we were all ok, had a big laugh about it and were able to finish their photos and enjoyed a beautiful sunset.

We are so excited about their wedding and cannot wait for the day to come.