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You know, I’ve been doing a lot of shoots lately that have just completely stolen my heart. There’s something so magical about capturing couples in a way that feels like straight out of a movie, and I just can’t get enough of it! Picture this: a vintage car, like a classic Mustang or a dreamy convertible, parked against a breathtaking backdrop, maybe a field of wildflowers or an old, rustic barn. The couple poses in such an effortlessly charming way, leaning against the car or sharing a blissful moment inside, and it just feels so cinematic.

when you picture a evening in Laguna, the sun setting being the cliffside, walking hand in hand with your fiancé, I hope it looks a lot like this.

Erika came to me wanting her engagement photos to feel like a cinematic, romantic perfume ad. Much like what I went viral for a few years back. The fun thing about working in California is that I actually hardly ever visit the same beaches twice. however, I think this little cove is going to be one I use often for future couples looking for something similar to what Erika & Dom's created that evening.