Jennifer and Brian made the trip all the way from Washington State to revisit the California neighborhood where their story first unfolded. Returning to their favorite former spots, they chose the stunning architecture and lively streets of Pasadena for a fun, nostalgic engagement session full of effortless connection. The Backdrop: Timeless Architecture Meets Urban Style […]

Romantic Nostalgia & Pure Chemistry: A Pasadena Engagement for Jennifer and Brian
Pasadena City Hall Engagement Session: Washington Couple’s Nostalgic California Portrait Tour

The key to a memorable engagement session is combining a high-fashion backdrop with personal sentiment. Juli and Paul accomplished exactly that by splitting their photoshoot between the historic elegance of Beverly Hills and the colorful streets of Downtown Los Angeles. Step 1: High-Fashion Architecture at Greystone Mansion We started the day capturing editorial Greystone Mansion […]

From Greystone Mansion to DTLA: Juli & Paul’s Romantic Date-Night Engagement

Want your engagement session to feel like a vintage cinematic film strip? When Andrea and Jide first reached out, they had a very specific vision in mind: “One of our visions would be to recreate the aesthetic of the ’80s Hong Kong pre-wedding style’. We want a paparazzi feel to our city photoshoot.” They gathered […]

80s Hong Kong Wedding Aesthetic: Andrea and Jide Retro LA Engagement

Christine and Tyler envisioned a modern engagement session that blended the best of Santa Monica’s city charm and coastal beauty. From colorful pop culture murals and aged brick walls to a casual ice cream date, every location reflected their fun and laid-back personalities. A Modern Santa Monica Engagement Session Like many couples, they started the […]

From City Streets to Ocean Waves: Christine & Tyler’s Santa Monica Engagement

Referrals are the highest compliment we can receive. Kimberly and Ricky found us through mutual friends we’ve photographed in the past, making this session feel like a celebratory reunion from the very first frame. Arlington Garden: A Mediterranean Escape Our day began at Arlington Garden, Pasadena’s only dedicated public Mediterranean garden. It’s a hidden gem […]

Pasadena Icons: Garden Paths & Grand Arches
A couple embracing during their Pasadena City Hall engagement photos, showcasing the historic architecture and lush greenery of Arlington Garden.

When it comes to planning the perfect Corona Del Mar beach engagement, most couples think of the sand and the surf. But for this Vincent and Mae, the magic started somewhere a little sweeter: Stella Jean’s Ice Cream. A Sweet Start at Stella Jean’s Ice Cream There is something inherently nostalgic and effortless about a […]

Scoops & Sunsets: A Playful Corona Del Mar Beach Engagement

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