Hannah and Nate's Malibu engagement photo session was so special because I've known Hannah for years! It was such a treat to meet Nate for the first time and get to know him and hear a bit about their story. Their wedding is coming up this June at Malibu West Beach Club (my fave venue!) and I'm so excited to document their special day at the beach.
Engaged couples take note: Hannah and Nate listened to the advice I usually give couples to "dress up more than you think you should" and here they are looking glam and gorgeous! I know sometimes it might feel silly to wear a gown or dress clothes out on the hiking trail, but I promise the photos will be stunning and the final product will be worth it! Malibu Beach Wedding Photography | El Matador Elopement Photography with Stephanie and Sean1/16/2021
Malibu is a truly beautiful place to get married, and one of the most breathtaking of these locations is El Matador State Beach. With the statuesque cliffs and rock formations and crashing waves below, it is the perfect setting for an intimate vow ceremony or elopement. Please note that Stephanie and Sean's wedding and photos occurred at low tide. These exposed boulders are not always visible at every hour of the day. (Click "Read More" to view the full gallery of Stephanie and Sean's beach elopement and photos afterward.)
Congratulations to Raquel and Danny on your beautiful vows and the beginning of your life together! It was an honor to document your wedding together with your family at Lighthouse Church. (Click "Read More" to view a full gallery from Raquel and Danny's Santa Monica wedding day.)
This adventurous couple lucked out and got to shoot their engagement photos at the beach in Malibu at Point Dume's secluded hidden cove. The tide doesn't always cooperate but this time it did and we got to shoot among the rocks (and the beautiful salty spray) at sunset. After playing in the water, we hiked up to the top of the cliff for some extra special sunset views of the coastline together. Then we had a little time to finish off the shoot with some fun silhouettes with the orange and blue sunset. *chef's kiss!*
So excited for Kari and Eric to get married! Karina and Pat's backyard COVID wedding was every bit as meaningful as it was laid back. They both got ready in Karina's mother and step dad's home, and said their vows in the backyard, then proceeded to dine and toast and laugh the night away in the spacious dining area (furniture moved out of the way to accommodate tables for the feast). What a delightful celebration of love and family and laughter and commitment this was, especially in the midst of a global pandemic. I'm so grateful to have be part of it!
Conejo Valley Wedding Photos | Joel and Claire Wedding at Conejo Valley Church of Christ Pictures10/31/2020
It was COVID. Their venue changed. A lot of plans changed. But one thing that didn't change was the fact that Joel and Claire were definitely going to say their vows and dance the night away surrounded by family and friends. So happy for these two and their love story!
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What a dream to shoot Raquel and Danny's engagement session at Point Dume and get the beach all to ourselves (helped to shoot on a dreary weekday in October)! These two have such a mellow and sweet connection and I'm so excited to document their beautiful wedding day in the new year (this pandemic can't keep us down!) Click "Read More" to view the whole gallery of Raquel and Danny's Point Dume State Beach engagement pictures.
These beachy El Matador engagement photos knocked it out of the park! Mostly because Jon and Kathleen are gorgeous and funny and ultra-compatible, but also a little bit because the golden sunsets in October in Malibu are legendary. So just in case you've ever wondered what it's like to be gorgeous and in love and also lucky (these kids scored a beautiful low tide sunset), just ask Jon and Kathleen.
Can't wait for their wedding in May!! These wedding pictures at El Matador Beach are particularly special because Tamara and Jon travelled in from out of town just to shoot with me! They had their wedding on another date and wanted to shoot these wedding portraits at the beach in Malibu in an unhurried, private way, so they could get some beautiful variety for their wedding album and to frame for their walls. (Click "Read More" to view the rest of the gallery!)
Daniel hit the ball out of the park with this Malibu proposal to Erica. Under the ruse of celebrating her college graduation, he bought her a new dress and made plans for brunch in Malibu and a fun day out. The one thing he left out? A clifftop proposal at Point Dume. She was surprised but held it together long enough to say YES, as I kept snapping photos in the bushes. Congratulations, Daniel and Erica, on this beautiful moment and big decision to spend the rest of your life together!
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