Domine & Chris [San Francisco Engagement Photography]

I met up with Domine and Chris in the Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco. A few days before the engagement session Domine got herself very nervous and worked up about the shoot. We worked through it after I explained that the engagement session is all about practice and with 2 hours we will have plenty of time to get several really great shoots. I love engagement photography. It is a great chance to get to know my couple and for them to practice being in front of the camera. It takes so much pressure off the wedding day portraits. Everything goes a little faster and smoother on the day. That's why every couple I book for wedding photography gets a free engagement shoot. It is completely optional but I totally recommend it. Besides its free and if they opt not to do the wedding still costs the same amount. So there really isn't any reason to skip it.

Engagement Photography: Close up of the couple on a bridge

Engagement Photography: The couple with the bridge railing

Engagement Photography: Laughing behind a gate

Engagement Photography: I said "Act Natural" and this is what I got

Engagement Photography: Smiling at each other

Engagement Photography: In front of a green wooden fence

Engagement Photography: On a log with flowers behind

Engagement Photography: Carrying her through flowers

Engagement Photography: In the Glen Park Canyon

Engagement Photography: Kissing in Glen Park Canyon

Engagement Photography: Close up

Engagement Photography: Lying in the grass

Engagement Photography: Leaning on a fence with Cowboy hats

Engagement Photography: Hiding a kiss with a Cowboy hat

Engagement Photography: Showing off the engagement ring

Ben & Jess [San Luis Obispo Engagement Photography]

Ben and Jess were referred to me by my friend Alyse. I met Ben's mom first in San Francisco. She asked me for a list of florist, hairstylist and DJs from the San Luis Obispo area. I was happy to help them and I'm super excited for this wedding because I get to work with some of my favorite vendors all in one event! Ben and Jess were in Morro Bay the same weekend I had finals at Cuesta so we met up at the dunes just North of the Morro Rock. They brought their dog and a good friend to help wrangle her. Jess and Ben is very photogenic and Ben has a great grasp on how to act in a pose so that the photo is natural but still has a portrait feel. I can't wait to work with them in July at Eagle Castle.

Engagement Photography: Sitting in Ice Plant

Engagement Photography: Natural Portrait of Couple

Engagement Photography: Kissing with their Dog on the Beach

Engagement Photography: Walking the Dog with Morro Rock behind

Engagement Photography: Stick Fighting

Engagement Photography: In the light of Sunset

Engagement Photography: Initials in the Sand

Engagement Photography: Sunset on Morro Bay Beach

Engagement Photography: One Silly Shot