Catherine and Lawson’s engagement session was the perfect blend of coastal romance and effortless Southern California charm!

We met at the Santa Monica Rose Garden, and it truly couldn’t have been a more perfect setting. Right along Ocean Ave and the coastline, this spot has the most beautiful mix of lush greenery, blooming florals, and winding pathways that feel both intimate and effortlessly romantic.

Some people enter your life and feel like instant friends—that’s exactly what happened when I met Anna! Her joyful, bubbly spirit mirrored my own, and our conversations quickly turned from wedding plans to life updates, teacher stories, and everything in between. Photographing her and Bradley’s wedding didn’t feel like work; it felt like celebrating two people I truly adore.

From the very first moment Taylor stepped out of the car and wrapped me in the warmest hug, I just knew this session was going to be one for the books. That sweet, heartfelt greeting made me feel like I was meeting up with old friends rather than photographing new ones.