Beach Engagement Photos in San Diego

What a blast it was getting to capture Travis and Amanda’s Engagement photographs! They are so easy going and can turn anything into a laugh! For the last photograph at the beach session, I begged tem to sit as close to the water as possible and enjoy the sunset. They trusted me that the long exposure was gonna turn out really cool. And the 5th or 6th try did turn out just as I hoped with a buttery soft shoreline washing over them!  Sorry guys, I hope the wet butts were worth it.

After their San Diego beach engagement photography session we decided to take a stroll through the city and capture some more romantic shots. La Jolla was perfect for this, because of the gorgeous architecture and warm city lights. As a photographer who loves natural light I shy away from the night. But this city night engagement session really opened my mind about new possibilities. I think my favorite shot from the session was this long exposure photograph where Travis and Amanda are kissing in the middle of the street with the cars zooming past them. This wasn’t photoshopped, this is straight out of the camera with a few minor adjustments to contrast and color in Adobe Lightroom.

Trav and Manda were truly meant for each other, and not just because they already have the same last name! They both have huge hearts and they both make each other smile. They are high school sweethearts and so excited to be getting married in June 2011. Travis is basically building Amanda a house and we are hoping it will be move in ready by the wedding. Knowing Trav I bet it will be done, if not we will have to call in the “House Crashers” from HGTV when they are on their honeymoon!