{ Surprise Proposal } Engagement Photos in Cambria

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Gene’s surprise proposal to Kelley in Cambria, CA on the cliff of the Pacific Ocean was the ultimate in natural light, and a beautiful setting!  We texted to coordinate a meeting place across from The Sea Chest restaurant, and with the late rain this year, there were plenty of yellow wildflowers all along the cliff.

This is my absolute favorite photographer “job” I do…  playing a secret agent and capturing the true JOY and EXCITEMENT of a couple intimately embracing the decision to DO life together!  The happiness of the surprise and the joy Kelley exuded was contagious and I dwelled in my own delight behind the camera.

After Gene’s proposal we walked around and took Engagement Photos, because who doesn’t want some portraits on Moonstone Beach!!!!  Lovely to use for announcements or Save The Date cards, and it’s such always wonderful time.

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Unique Marriage Proposal Idea!

Unique Marriage Proposal Idea - at Hearst Castle

Surprise proposals are SO incredible, and my dear friend Leo was looking for a unique marriage proposal idea for his lovely Saroya!  He wanted it to be like a fairy tale, and it was!!!

Hearst Castle is set in a gorgeous hilltop location. With sweeping panoramic views over the rolling Central Coast hills of California and Pacific Ocean.   Buy tickets to any tour here!  I captured Leo’s marriage proposal with a telephoto lens. Leo and Saroya have some beautiful, emotional photos to treasure for years to come.  The tours are always fascinating with knowledgeable guides. As many tours as I’ve been on, it’s never the same ~ I learn something new every time!  I love touring Hearst Castle!

Saroya was darling and I feel SO HAPPY for Leo, because whatever he said was perfect and Saroya had a beautiful and emotional response!  It’s such a thrill to capture such loving moments in gorgeous settings.

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Surprise Proposal Photography in Cambria, Ca { Engagement Destination }

Surprise Proposal overlooking Moonstone Beach in Cambria

Hiring a photographer to capture your surprise proposal (if you ask me) is THE BEST decision you can make!!!  A few weeks after each one, most couples email me saying how much they cherish their photos and how amazing it is to re-live that moment and see the joy between them.

It’s so fun for me to connect with the person planning it, and to help map out an exact location with great views that’s private and uniquely special to them.  Then pretending I’m a tourist just taking photos of the ocean or wildlife, while they stroll along, waiting for the big moment, is really exhilarating.  I LOVE being a surprise proposal photographer!  Capturing authentic reactions and beautiful engagement photos which exude such joy is the BEST!!!!

This blog post features another beautiful example of true love between Pooja + Devesh!

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