{"id":9585,"date":"2025-01-01T23:30:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T23:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/?page_id=9585"},"modified":"2026-05-03T21:36:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T21:36:56","slug":"main","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/","title":{"rendered":"Journal &#8211; Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"9585\" class=\"elementor elementor-9585\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-497d98f4 overlay overlay-dark py-14 py-md-14 overlay-20 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default jarallax\" data-id=\"497d98f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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text-white\">Journal<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7a58c9 text-body-primary elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e7a58c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Let us take you on a journey talking about all things related to portrait photography.\u00a0<\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6ed723 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f6ed723\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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hour\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/the-best-engagement-photo-locations-in-southern-california-for-your-dream-session\/\" title=\"The Best Engagement Photo Locations in Southern California for Your Dream Session\">The Best Engagement Photo Locations in Southern California for Your Dream Session<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Southern California<\/p><\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-20876 category-surprise-proposal-engagement tags-catalina-island-private-proposal-planned-proposal-forever-package\" data-id=\"20876\">\n    <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fe fe-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/buena-vista-point-catalina-island-proposal-photographer\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                            <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Engagement-380-082226-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20880\" alt=\"surprise proposal at Buena Vista Point Avalon Catalina Island with ocean views, floral ground arrangement candles, Southern California proposal photographer Stephanie Ip Photography\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Engagement-380-082226-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Engagement-380-082226-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Engagement-380-082226-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Engagement-380-082226-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Engagement-380-082226-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Engagement-380-082226-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Engagement-380-082226-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/buena-vista-point-catalina-island-proposal-photographer\/\" title=\"A Surprise Proposal at Buena Vista Point, Catalina Island | E &#038; J\">A Surprise Proposal at Buena Vista Point, Catalina Island | E &#038; J<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Avalon 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class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20864\" alt=\"Meirose Marquez founder of Picnic with Me at curated picnic setup on Palos Verdes cliffside, lifestyle branding photography Stephanie Ip Photography Southern California\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lunada-Bay-Palos-Verdes-Branding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-22-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lunada-Bay-Palos-Verdes-Branding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-22-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Lunada-Bay-Palos-Verdes-Branding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-22-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, 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class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/lifestyle-branding-shoot-featuring-picnic-with-me\/\" title=\"Creating with Intention \u2014 A Lifestyle Branding Shoot Featuring Picnic with Me\">Creating with Intention \u2014 A Lifestyle Branding Shoot Featuring Picnic with Me<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Palos Verdes \u2022 California<\/p><\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-18720 category-engagement-surprise-proposal-guides-tips tags-planning-guide\" data-id=\"18720\">\n    <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fe fe-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/engagement-photos-vs-proposal-photos-whats-the-difference\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Balmoral-Farm-Pacific-Palisades-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20250\" alt=\"Taylor and Lucy laughing with horse Contero at Balmoral Farm surprise proposal, Brentwood Los Angeles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Balmoral-Farm-Pacific-Palisades-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Balmoral-Farm-Pacific-Palisades-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Balmoral-Farm-Pacific-Palisades-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/engagement-photos-vs-proposal-photos-whats-the-difference\/\" title=\"Engagement Photos vs Proposal Photos: What\u2019s the Difference?\">Engagement Photos vs Proposal Photos: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Guides & Tips<\/p><\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-20733 category-wedding-venues-locations tags-weddings-tehachipi-vineyard-wedding\" data-id=\"20733\">\n    <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fe fe-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/dorner-family-vineyard-wedding-photographer\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dorner-Family-Vineyard-Tehachapi-Bride-Groom-Portraits-Wedding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20740\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dorner-Family-Vineyard-Tehachapi-Bride-Groom-Portraits-Wedding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dorner-Family-Vineyard-Tehachapi-Bride-Groom-Portraits-Wedding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dorner-Family-Vineyard-Tehachapi-Bride-Groom-Portraits-Wedding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dorner-Family-Vineyard-Tehachapi-Bride-Groom-Portraits-Wedding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dorner-Family-Vineyard-Tehachapi-Bride-Groom-Portraits-Wedding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dorner-Family-Vineyard-Tehachapi-Bride-Groom-Portraits-Wedding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Dorner-Family-Vineyard-Tehachapi-Bride-Groom-Portraits-Wedding-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/dorner-family-vineyard-wedding-photographer\/\" title=\"A Vineyard Wedding at Dorner Family Vineyard, Tehachapi | Kaitlyn &#038; Jacob\">A Vineyard Wedding at Dorner Family Vineyard, Tehachapi | Kaitlyn &#038; Jacob<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Tehachapi \u2022 California<\/p><\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-20714 category-maternity tags-palos-verdes-south-coast-botanic-garden-los-angeles\" data-id=\"20714\">\n    <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fe fe-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/south-coast-botanic-garden-maternity-photographer\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Maternity-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20691\" alt=\"garden pergola arbor structure at South Coast Botanic Garden Palos Verdes Peninsula California, establishing shot for maternity photography session Stephanie Ip Photography\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Maternity-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Maternity-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/South-Coast-Botanic-Garden-Palos-Verdes-Maternity-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, 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class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fe fe-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/leo-carrillo-state-beach-proposal-photographer\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Leo-Carrillo-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-20669\" alt=\"golden atmospheric hillside view of Leo Carrillo State Beach Malibu with PCH at dusk, engagement reel cover Southern California photographer Stephanie Ip Photography\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Leo-Carrillo-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Leo-Carrillo-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Leo-Carrillo-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Leo-Carrillo-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, 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href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/leo-carrillo-state-beach-proposal-photographer\/\" title=\"A Surprise Proposal at Leo Carrillo State Beach | K &#038; M\">A Surprise Proposal at Leo Carrillo State Beach | K &#038; M<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Malibu \u2022 California<\/p><\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-15762 category-guides-tips-engagement-surprise-proposal-venues-locations tags-catalina-island-proposals-resources\" data-id=\"15762\">\n    <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fe fe-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/catalina-island-proposal-photographer-plan-the-perfect-surprise-engagement\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01-Engagement-16-030925-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-15764\" alt=\"Romantic surprise proposal on Catalina Island at sunset, captured by Catalina Island proposal photographer.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01-Engagement-16-030925-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01-Engagement-16-030925-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01-Engagement-16-030925-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/01-Engagement-16-030925-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/catalina-island-proposal-photographer-plan-the-perfect-surprise-engagement\/\" title=\"Planning a Catalina Island Proposal? Everything You Need to Know from a Proposal Photographer\">Planning a Catalina Island Proposal? Everything You Need to Know from a Proposal Photographer<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                                <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Catalina Island \u2022 Los Angeles \u2022 California<\/p><\/div>\n                            <\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n            <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>            <div class=\"eael-load-more-button-wrap eael-force-hide\">\n                <button class=\"eael-load-more-button\" id=\"eael-load-more-btn-451fed7\" data-widget-id=\"451fed7\" data-widget=\"451fed7\" data-page-id=\"9585\" data-template=\"{&quot;dir&quot;:&quot;lite&quot;,&quot;file_name&quot;:&quot;two.php&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Post-Grid&quot;}\" data-class=\"Essential_Addons_Elementor\\Elements\\Post_Grid\" data-layout=\"grid\" data-page=\"1\" 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href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/surprise-proposals\/\" title=\"Proposals\">Proposals<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-15035\" data-id=\"15035\">\n    <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fe fe-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/weddings-main\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JW-Marriot-Anaheim-Anaheim-Ceremony-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-19563\" alt=\"Bride&apos;s wedding gown hanging in soft window light at the JW Marriott Anaheim suite, intimate wedding photographer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JW-Marriot-Anaheim-Anaheim-Ceremony-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JW-Marriot-Anaheim-Anaheim-Ceremony-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JW-Marriot-Anaheim-Anaheim-Ceremony-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JW-Marriot-Anaheim-Anaheim-Ceremony-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JW-Marriot-Anaheim-Anaheim-Ceremony-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JW-Marriot-Anaheim-Anaheim-Ceremony-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/JW-Marriot-Anaheim-Anaheim-Ceremony-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2-scaled.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/weddings-main\/\" title=\"Weddings\">Weddings<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-15040\" data-id=\"15040\">\n    <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"fe fe-search\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/family-main\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail eael-image-ratio\">\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-6-101924-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14013\" alt=\"Baby Milestone Family Photos at home | The Miller Family\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-6-101924-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-6-101924-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-6-101924-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-6-101924-StephanieIpPhotography-scaled.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/family-main\/\" title=\"Family\">Family<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n            <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c370ebd sip-style-h3-gibson-30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c370ebd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_aos_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-up&quot;,&quot;_aos_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title Display-3 default elementor-heading-title 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Redondo-Beach-Pier-Redondo-Beach-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Redondo-Beach-Pier-Redondo-Beach-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11-scaled.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\n                            <\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/behind-the-scenes\/\" title=\"Behind the Scenes\">Behind the Scenes<\/a><\/h2><\/header><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-15669\" data-id=\"15669\">\n    <div 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