Jamie & Nick in Playa Del Rey // a los angeles beach engagement session

 

Jamie and Nick. These two have the sweetest origin story (they grew up around the corner from each other!) and have such a warm, steady and super fun energy about them. They live right off the bike path in Playa Del Rey, and wanted to spend their engagement session doing one of their favorite things - riding down the beach and watching the sun set.

I rented a tandem bike in a valiant attempt to ride backwards and shoot them in action (bless my partner for entertaining this idea/volunteering to steer that disaster of a ship). We managed to get some great shots, and then hopped of the bikes to meander along the water's edge and dance along the san dunes. 

They ended the session nuzzled in the cool sand as the sky grew dark.

 

Lauren & Stefan at El Mirage Dry Lake // a los angeles area engagement adventure

 
 

wedding [ENGAGEMENT PORTRAITS with ANNIE & GABE]

A few weeks before their San Clemente wedding, Annie & Gabe met me in Santa Monica for a relaxed hangout and a few photos. 

My favorite thing about these two? Smiles for days.