Katy and Ben’s Palos Verdes Estates Engagement Session has to be one of my favorite sessions I’ve ever shot in this area! Our initial plan was to use a popular beach cliff trail in the Palos Verdes Estates area right down the street from Ben’s childhood home. We decided to meet there and walk over to the trail. When I arrived, I immediately knew that the front yard of Ben’s parent’s home would be stunning!
Ben’s mom was so gracious and allowed us to use the front yard for their portraits. I was so ecstatic because I knew the lighting and location would photograph so pretty… and boy, did it!!
It instantly became one of my favorite Palos Verdes Estates Engagement Sessions when we started shooting.
We had *SO* much fun together during their engagement session! We laughed an insane amount, chatted about their Palm Springs wedding next year, and got to know each other!
Ben proposed to Katy on the Hermosa Beach Pier – a landmark that’s near their home and one that they often visit. It happened while walking to what Katy thought was a casual dinner with friends but turned out to be a surprise party with some of their closest friends and family. Ben even arranged for their parents to watch the proposal from the second story of a restaurant located at the end of the pier.
In Katy’s words, “The proposal was incredibly special, and I still feel that way every time I pass by the spot where he popped the question, which is multiple times a week. It’s comforting to know that we’ll be able to visit that spot regularly and relive that beautiful moment.”
Katy and Ben, I’m so excited to be part of this incredibly special journey with you guys! I can’t wait for your Palm Springs wedding next year!
XO!
