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Costa Mesa Maternity Photos | Ana & Servando
Ana and Servando's studio maternity session in Costa Mesa was clean, intimate, and full of genuine family moments. With their daughter Julia along for the shoot, the session felt less like maternity photos and more like documenting a family getting ready to welcome their second little girl.
Pasadena City Hall Engagement Photos | Soraya & Matthew
Soraya and Matthew's engagement session at Pasadena City Hall was editorial, effortless, and full of genuine warmth. Between the sweeping architecture and their naturally photogenic energy, every frame felt elevated and completely real at the same time.
La Piedra Beach Proposal Photos | Arjun & Callie
Chris and Lilit's surprise proposal at The Getty Center rose garden was intentional, playful, and full of genuine connection. From the emotional proposal moment to relaxed portraits through the gardens and architecture, this session felt elegant, candid, and very LA.
Victoria Beach Proposal Photos | Olivia & Bella
Olivia and Bella's surprise proposal at Victoria Beach in Laguna Beach was romantic, elevated, and deeply personal. From the red rose and candlelit setup on the sand to a family celebration at sunset, every detail felt thoughtful and completely true to them.
Getty Center Proposal Photos | Chris & Lilit
Chris and Lilit's surprise proposal at The Getty Center rose garden was intentional, playful, and full of genuine connection. From the emotional proposal moment to relaxed portraits through the gardens and architecture, this session felt elegant, candid, and very LA.
Laguna Beach Engagement Photos | Adam & Frank
Adam and Frank’s Laguna Beach engagement session at Treasure Island Beach was relaxed, playful, and completely true to them. From tequila shots on the beach to candid sunset moments along the shoreline, the entire session felt natural, fun, and effortless.
Los Angeles Proposal Photos | Bridny & Mohammed
Bridny and Mohammed's surprise proposal at Bosque Del Rio Hondo in Los Angeles was intimate, emotional, and completely genuine. From the quiet anticipation to the moment she said yes, every frame captured something real and unrepeatable.
Malibu Engagement Photo Session | Vi & Josh
Vi and Josh's engagement session at El Matador Beach in Malibu was relaxed, romantic, and filled with soft coastal light. Surrounded by the beach's iconic cliffs, rock formations, and sweeping ocean views, the setting felt both intimate and expansive. As they wandered the shoreline, laughing, staying close, and fully present with each other, every moment unfolded naturally. From playful interactions to quiet, heartfelt embraces, the session captured their genuine connection in a way that felt effortless, timeless, and unmistakably them.
Santa Monica Proposal Photos | Jack & Carolina
Jack and Carolina's surprise proposal at Palisades Park in Santa Monica was intimate, heartfelt, and beautifully real. While visiting Los Angeles from out of town, Jack carefully planned a private proposal overlooking the ocean, choosing Palisades Park for its peaceful setting and scenic coastal views. Even with rain threatening to change the plans, the moment unfolded exactly as hoped, creating an emotional and unforgettable proposal filled with genuine joy, meaningful connection, and the reminder that the best love stories don't need perfect weather to be perfect.
Palos Verdes Proposal Photos | Vi & Josh
Vi and Josh's surprise proposal at Point Vicente Lighthouse in Palos Verdes was a deeply personal, emotion-filled celebration set against sweeping ocean views and dramatic coastal cliffs. On November 16, 2025, the proposal unfolded quietly in the soft coastal light, surrounded by sea air and the steady rhythm of the waves below. With family involved in every detail—including the photographer—the experience felt just as meaningful behind the lens as it did in front of it, capturing genuine reactions, tender moments, and an unforgettable beginning to their next chapter.
Los Angeles Proposal Photos | Rohan & Ritika
Rohan and Ritika's surprise proposal at The Getty Center in Los Angeles was intimate, personal, and deeply meaningful. The Getty was where they had their first date and first kiss — making it the perfect place for Rohan to pop the question in the most genuine and thoughtful way.
Palos Verdes Engagement Photos | Emanuela & Josh
A warm, light-filled engagement session at Malaga Cove in Palos Verdes — coastal cliffs, rocky beaches, and soft little moments like him tucking a flower behind her ear. These two get married in Topanga this fall, and I can’t wait.
Emanuela and Josh's engagement session at Malaga Cove in Palos Verdes was warm, coastal, and full of quiet connection. From sun flares along the rocky shoreline to soft tender moments between them, this session felt genuinely romantic and completely natural.
Los Angeles Engagement Photos | Iris & Sam
Iris and Sam's engagement session at Cedar Grove in Griffith Park was cozy, woodsy, and full of genuine connection. Joined by their very important sidekick, Charlie, they hiked, laughed, and soaked in the perfect late afternoon glow filtering through the trees. The entire session felt warm, natural, and effortlessly cinematic, capturing the quiet joy of simply being together.
Los Angeles Engagement Photos | Daisy & Kenny
Daisy and Kenny's engagement session at The Getty Center was editorial, light-filled, and effortlessly stylish. With clean architecture, golden natural light, and a sheer shawl that added drama to every frame, the whole session felt refined, collaborative, and completely them.
Los Angeles Engagement Photos | Katharine & Daniel
Brooke + Jean’s Engagement Session
Georgina + Zach’s Orange County Proposal
Shannon + Matt’s Malibu Engagement Session
Savannah + Nate’s Los Feliz Engagement Session
Sundy + Christian’s Hollywood Hills Engagement Session
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