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How do you prepare for a photo shoot?! It’s no secret, most people are uncomfortable getting their photo taken! Now, that doesn’t mean it can’t be a great experience! Last week we talked about how to choose your outfits for your photo shoot, but what about all the nerves?! Prepping for your engagement session ensures […]

March 20, 2018

Prepping for Your Engagement Session | France Photographers

What do I wear to my engagement session?! If you don’t know where to start, this can be a hard question to answer! We have photographed hundreds of engagement sessions, and have found a few key points that make picking outfits for your shoot much easier! What is your location? If you are planning to […]

March 2, 2018

Dressing for an Engagement Session

A surprise South Coast Winery wedding proposal in Temecula! This couple is the sweetest. Let me walk you through this wedding proposal! Kelvin contacted the Eileen’s nearest and dearest friends to help with the proposal. Because, what’s better than marrying the man of your dreams? Having the people you love most there! They all made […]

January 3, 2018

San Diego Vineyard Proposal | Eileen + Kevin

We all know you guys love a good engagement session, and we love photographing them! Natalie and David are the sweetest. These two love the outdoors and have a beautiful German shepherd (Bear!), so shooting at Marian Bear Park and Torrey Pines State Beach was the perfect setting! Not to mention these two are both […]

December 8, 2017

San Diego Engagement Session | Natalie and David

Wei and David’s engagement session was so much fun! Balboa Park is always a favorite of mine, and paired with this sweet couple made it a double favorite! Their precious personalities were a perfect fit for Balboa’s beautiful, natural setting and vibrant florals. Wei and David are both PhD students at UCSD which is where […]

November 29, 2017

Balboa Park Engagement Session: Wei + David

Michelle and Adam are such a great couple and we loved looking back on their engagement session for this blog post. These two are high school sweethearts and have the most dynamic chemistry! They are fun and affectionate and keep each other smiling from ear to ear. We got to borrow a boat to finish […]

October 16, 2017

San Diego Harbor Engagement | Michelle + Adam

Rachael and Joe’s engagement session is an oldie but a goodie. As you saw recently these two just had their summer wedding at the Bali Hai Restaurant in San Diego. Last winter, Rachael and Joe took advantage of our Petite Holiday Sessions (2017 dates coming soon!) and booked their engagement at Marian Bear Park. This […]

August 15, 2017

Marian Bear Park Engagement: Rachael + Joe

San Diego Engagement Photos

There’s nothing in this world like seeing your family members truly happy! My brother Kyle literally lights up when he is with his fiance Carole. And I can’t think of anything that would make me happier. These two beer lovin’ – sunshine soakin’ – Ocean Beachers were so fun on their engagement session. I just […]

July 28, 2017

Ocean Beach Engagement | Carole + Kyle

California bay engagement photos

Mission Trails is a gorgeous spot for engagement photos. If you are recently engaged, we highly recommend checking out this beautiful golden field! Because of the light grass, it makes your photos bright and glowing! We always recommend this location if you want a less urban, and more country or natural vibe to your engagement […]

June 23, 2017

Margaret + Shane: Mission Trails Engagement Session

San Diego engagement photos

A stunning California engagement session is the perfect way to start out a Wednesday. Right?! Well this Temecula engagement will definitely get you off to a good start. Kellie and Kevin are the most adorable high school sweethearts! Can you believe they’ve been together for 9 years already? These two moved out to Southern California […]

June 21, 2017

Kellie + Kevin: Temecula Engagement

Temecula Engagement Photos