California Weddings

Malibu Engagement Photography | Hannah and Ford at Zuma Canyon

Malibu Engagement Photography | Hannah and Ford at Zuma Canyon

Due to logistics, Hannah & Ford's engagement shoot occurred in the same month as their wedding (which I also shot). But this dreamy sunrise shoot and canyon setting certainly didn't feel redundant. This shoot was great practice for Hannah & Ford to be comfortable kissing on camera and for me to get to know their couple chemistry. Because winter and fall are basically combined in a golden four-month period in southern California, this shoot has a warm autumn feel to it (though the actual date was in December). 

Malibu Wedding Photography | Lauren & Bjorn at Gladstones

Malibu Wedding Photography | Lauren & Bjorn at Gladstones

Any couple from Minnesota who plans a wedding on the beach in Southern California is risking a lot. What will the weather be like? Will our friends and family really all buy plane tickets to fly across the country for this? How will we plan the logistics? Where can we find an officiant? A florist? A photographer? But Lauren and Bjorn didn't let the fear of the unknown stop them. They decided to go for it. This incredible couple wanted to say their vows and celebrate their commitment to one another in a location where they had vacationed and made lots of memories—Malibu, California.

And you know what happened? 

It was perfect.