{ Peggy + Ben | Santa Monica Engagment Photography }
The magical place. Scott and I first happened upon it while visiting a park in Malibu, which we were considering for an upcoming e-session. Unfortunately after much walking and hiking and exploring (all in flip flops on my part – fail!), we left, realizing the park didn’t quite have the “wow” factor that made me want to rave about it to a couple. I was feeling a bit dejected (and sunburnt), as I had high hopes for the park, so Scott suggested we drive through the hills on the way back and catch some glimpses of the little hippie cottages that line the windy road (a sure-fire way to cheer up even the gloomiest of dispositions).
And that’s when we found it.
Right off the side of the road – tall trees, a mountainous backdrop, and the most delicious juicy light. I could have just drank it with a straw! It was, as Mary Poppins would say, practically perfect in every way.
So this is how we ended up at “the magical place” (as it has since been named) last week, with the wonderful Peggy & Ben for their engagement session. I had met Ben during our consultation, but it was my first time meeting Peggy, and I could see how her bright personality and infectious laughter were the perfect complement to Ben’s warm demeanor. They are so silly and sweet and in love and it was a dream to spend the afternoon with them. They live in San Jose but will be getting married in LA this June – can’t wait for their wedding!
We then headed to the Santa Monica Pier to soak up the remainder of the day’s light:
Love all the splashes of color!
Tags: beach engagement photography, Engagement Photography, los angeles engagement photography, los angeles wedding photographer, santa monica engagement photography, santa monica pier
April 21st, 2009 at
Great shots Adrienne! Love that first location. Santa Monica pier is always fun too. Looking forward to working with you again soon!
April 21st, 2009 at
Love it! I need to drive around more and find some magical places too! ;o)
April 21st, 2009 at
Ooh! Lovely location, Adrienne. You may find me asking you to spill the secret ;D
April 21st, 2009 at
beautiful!
April 21st, 2009 at
so many great ones ade! i was gonna say which one is my fave but i give up. haha
April 21st, 2009 at
These are super fabulous adrienne! Nice work. Did you ever make it to the LC workshop. Let me know so I can tag along with you….
April 21st, 2009 at
BEAUTIFUL images, Adrienne! I LOVE the ones of them sitting down in the grass.
April 21st, 2009 at
aww they’re so smiley…great job adrienne! you’re so good with light.
April 21st, 2009 at
Great choice of location. Very romantic and dreamy. :)
April 21st, 2009 at
Nice, beautiful, lovely…..love these images so much :)
April 22nd, 2009 at
As always, your usage of lighting, composition, and guidance of the couple are amazing! I wonder where that secret location is Adrienne :).
April 23rd, 2009 at
Adrienne, these are just pure gold! The light and scenery is scrumptious :)
April 27th, 2009 at
wow your secret spot is just sooooo wonderful!!!!
i miss the socal light and warmth…oh and the fact that you don’t feel like you’re going to get knocked over by hurricane force winds!
November 15th, 2009 at
Wow… beautiful photos and location. My sister just told me about your work and I think it’s gorgeous! Would you mind sharing where this is?