{"id":15925,"date":"2025-06-19T00:04:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T00:04:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/?p=15925"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:19:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T18:19:03","slug":"a-sunset-surprise-proposal-at-point-dume-in-malibu-chris-karen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/a-sunset-surprise-proposal-at-point-dume-in-malibu-chris-karen\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sunset Surprise Proposal at Point Dume in Malibu | Chris &#038; Karen"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"15925\" class=\"elementor elementor-15925\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2bf90f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2bf90f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d3ac51a\" data-id=\"d3ac51a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d309051 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d309051\" 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 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Helpful Tips<\/strong><\/h3><hr \/><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\ud83d\udccd\u00a0Point Dume, Malibu, California<br \/>\ud83d\udcc6\u00a0June 19th 2025 \u2600\ufe0f Sunset at 8:08pm<br \/>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Clear sky weather<br \/>\ud83c\udfac Start time at 6pm<!-- notionvc: 9ce3ed2f-37b7-4b5b-8a7f-53236bde39fb --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dffb8f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"dffb8f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/IHeFT_U_0W0&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c5e4df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c5e4df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">A Quiet Celebration of New Beginnings<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b01f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3b01f6\" 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<p>Chris and Karen\u2019s Point Dume proposal was the second in our four-day surprise proposal marathon\u2014and even though the day started with chaos, it ended in golden-hour magic.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 2f26a606-2eed-451c-bc2a-02ffafd5b46f --><\/p><p>The plan was simple: an intimate sunset setup along Malibu\u2019s iconic cliffs, with photo and video coverage to document the moment. But Google Maps tried to reroute the entire day, warning of road closures that didn\u2019t exist. Despite rushing out the door, navigating unpredictable traffic, we made it just in time.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: cc767dab-5a7a-473e-8c3a-0b1d350cf116 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9477d33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"9477d33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-15925 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9477d33\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NjcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0xLTEtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI5NDc3ZDMzIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-1-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-1-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-15967\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-1-1.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-1-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-1-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-15967'>\n\t\t\t\tChris proposes to Karen at sunset on the cliffs of Malibu, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9477d33\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NjgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0xLTItMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI5NDc3ZDMzIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-2-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-2-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-15968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-2-1.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-2-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-2-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-15968'>\n\t\t\t\tChris proposes to Karen at sunset on the cliffs of Malibu, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"9477d33\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0xLTMuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOTQ3N2QzMyJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-3.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-3.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-15955\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-3.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-3.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-3.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-15955'>\n\t\t\t\tChris proposes to Karen at sunset on the cliffs of Malibu, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b175f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b175f1\" 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<p>Chris and Karen met at work, and are now expecting their first baby. Chris wanted this proposal to be heartfelt, meaningful, and beautiful, and Point Dume did not disappoint. Though the beach was busier than expected (thanks to Juneteenth and school holidays), we carved out a quiet space for them to share the moment.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 2df0e158-cb4e-4053-898d-fd1041c6ea12 --><\/p><p>The light was perfect, the vibes mellow. Karen absolutely radiated in her element, knowing how to move in front of the camera with ease. Chris was more reserved, but the genuine emotion between them came through as we guided them into some gentle poses post-proposal.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: cc767dab-5a7a-473e-8c3a-0b1d350cf116 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab39a46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"ab39a46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-15925 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab39a46\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NTYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0xLTQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWIzOWE0NiJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-4.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-4.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-15956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-4.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-4.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-15956'>\n\t\t\t\tChris proposes to Karen at sunset on the cliffs of Malibu, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab39a46\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NTcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0xLTUuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWIzOWE0NiJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-5.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-5.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-15957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-5.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-5.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-1-5.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-15957'>\n\t\t\t\tChris proposes to Karen at sunset on the cliffs of Malibu, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"ab39a46\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NTgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0yLTEuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiYWIzOWE0NiJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-15958\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-1.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-15958'>\n\t\t\t\tChris proposes to Karen at sunset on the cliffs of Malibu, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad5aae5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad5aae5\" 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<p>From the cliffs down to the water\u2019s edge, every frame felt like a page out of a dreamy coastal love story. And even with minimal equipment, we captured everything with intention and clarity.<\/p><p>As I drove home along PCH, I reflected on the many couples I meet\u2014each with their own culture, story, and dynamic. No matter their background, these are the moments that bring us all together. Love, joy, new beginnings\u2014this is why we love doing what we do.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 046bd382-1811-4b4a-999c-5137d0f877e1 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: cc767dab-5a7a-473e-8c3a-0b1d350cf116 --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c15b955 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"c15b955\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image-gallery.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-image-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-15925 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c15b955\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NzQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0yLTItMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJjMTViOTU1In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-2-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-2-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-15974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-2-1.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-2-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-2-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-15974'>\n\t\t\t\tChris proposes to Karen at sunset on the cliffs of Malibu, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c15b955\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NzMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0yLTMtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJjMTViOTU1In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-3-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-3-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-15973\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-3-1.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-3-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-3-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-15973'>\n\t\t\t\tChris proposes to Karen at sunset on the cliffs of Malibu, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c15b955\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NzEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0yLTQtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJjMTViOTU1In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-4-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-4-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-15971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-4-1.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-4-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-4-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-15971'>\n\t\t\t\tChris proposes to Karen at sunset on the cliffs of Malibu, marking the beginning of their next chapter together.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a data-elementor-open-lightbox=\"yes\" data-elementor-lightbox-slideshow=\"c15b955\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Chris and Karen Surprise Proposal at Point Dume Malibu\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Candid moment of Chris and Karen\u2019s surprise engagement on the cliffs of Point Dume in Malibu, California. This sunset proposal was photographed by Southern California-based proposal photographer Stephanie Ip. The couple is expecting their first baby and celebrated with a simple beachside setup.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTU5NzAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA3XC9jaHJpcy0yLTUtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJjMTViOTU1In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-5-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/chris-2-5-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise proposal at Point Dume with ocean views in Malibu, photographed by Stephanie Ip Photography\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-15970\" 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