Engagements

When Im shooting young lovers about to be wed I find myself smiling behind the camera, well...to be truthful I'm smiling behind the camera ALL the time pretty much, but ok...young people in love are just amazing. There is something sweet in the air and I'm there to catch it. It will never be there again when you think about it, this certain naivety and new adventure beginning whether the couple is young or old. Its also a time to get to know a couple I will be shooting on wedding day, sometimes a good thing to be super comfortable with your photographer before the big day.

 
 
 
Orange County engaged couple kissing for the camera. Fine Art portrait.
Young couple strolling on the beach. Great beach portrait.
Engagement photo of a couple at an Orange County beach
A foggy day at the beach makes the perfect beach portrait for this engaged Orange county couple.
Red roses and champaign for this engaged couple as they are photographed in Orange County.
An engagement photo of a beautiful young couple at Chateau Adare in Murrieta, California.
 
 

"Shawna has a way of capturing emotion as well as beautiful natural light in her photos. She did my engagements, wedding, and bridals, and I couldn't be happier to have those shots for the rest of my life. Aside from that, she is so kind and wonderful to work with. She really tries to get the shots you are looking for!"

Collette, Orange County

 
 
Lovely couple in each others arms with the Orange County Beach as a backdrop for their engagement beach portrait.
Rolling waves are the backdrop for this engagement beach image.
Relaxed photo of an engagement between a cute couple in Orange County.
A young man tips a girl back as he goes in for a kiss at the beach in Orange County
Boats, beach, engaged couple kissing in this beautiful beach portrait.
Future bride and groom in a beautiful field holding yellow flowers for their engagement photo. Orange County location.
 
 

"I have been a wedding coordinator for the past six years and have worked with hundreds of photographers. And I can say that without a doubt, Shawna is my absolute favorite to work with! Not only is her work absolutely stunning, but she takes each and every wedding, photo shoot, and single photo to heart and truly pours her heart and soul into capturing beautiful memories. Shawna gets along with everyone (literally everyone) and is able to connect with each of her clients on a personal level, making you feel at ease, comfortable, and allowing her to capture true emotions in her photography. I recommend Shawna to every single one of my clients and she is the only photographer I use for my own photo shoots, personal, family, and business. Just take one look at her work, meet her just one, and you will fall in love."

Jenn Hallak, Owner of The Overwhelmed Bride

 
 
Couple sitting on the dock at the beach in Orange County posing for their engagement photo
Standing in front of a cottage at the beach in Orange County is an engaged couple posing for their beach portrait.
Couple sitting on the steps of an Orange County beach cottage posing for their engagement portrait.
Happy couple posing at San Clemente Beach in Orange County for their engagement portraits. Natural and organic smiles as the wind blows.
Girl with content look on her face leans her head on her fiance posing for her engagement photos.