{"id":17186,"date":"2025-09-29T19:55:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T19:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/?p=17186"},"modified":"2026-03-21T18:14:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T18:14:29","slug":"santa-monica-pier-sunset-proposal-maggie-jaden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/santa-monica-pier-sunset-proposal-maggie-jaden\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &#038; Jaden\u2019s Passionate Yes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17186\" class=\"elementor elementor-17186\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6af947 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f6af947\" 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 class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-custom\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-ae9a12d\" data-id=\"ae9a12d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\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-630fc3f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"630fc3f\" 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<h3 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table of contents\u200b<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46e0339 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"46e0339\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"653\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?fit=653%2C857&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"img-fluid attachment-large size-large wp-image-17488\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?w=1152&amp;ssl=1 1152w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?resize=228%2C300&amp;ssl=1 228w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?resize=780%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 780w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ChannelArt-101425-v1-2.png?resize=768%2C1009&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\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-27ce9c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27ce9c4\" 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 class=\"display-6 fs-lg\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Southern California Proposal &amp; Wedding Photographer<\/h3>\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-ce71127 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce71127\" 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><span class=\"h5 fw-bold text-uppercase text-black\">We\u2019re Stephanie and Bryan<\/span>\u2014 a husband-and-wife duo who believe that life\u2019s most meaningful moments deserve to be captured and cherished. Stephanie is the creative force behind the lens, and Bryan, a software engineer by day, is her biggest supporter in every endeavor. Together, we bring a dynamic blend of creativity, precision, and teamwork to every session.<\/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-f3ad73f elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"f3ad73f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.button-landkit\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/contact-us\" class=\"elementor-button-link btn btn-primary btn-pill btn-xs\" role=\"button\">\n                        <span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n                                    <span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Contact Us<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        \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<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 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-6d7158a elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"6d7158a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/pFCixoJvlGA&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-9fc8aab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9fc8aab\" 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>There\u2019s something magical about proposals at the beach\u2014especially when they unfold under the glowing skies of a California sunset. For Maggie and Jaden, a couple visiting from Canada, their Santa Monica Pier proposal was nothing short of unforgettable.<!-- notionvc: 9eee6c8a-f3f3-454f-8376-c2ee07cc1850 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: eb71017a-c689-42e3-9576-61ac5830d801 --><!-- notionvc: dc1fb7fb-fa79-494c-b5c0-378208e3c9e9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e4d3d473-cd25-4c48-b776-8fbbd32cbba1 --><!-- notionvc: ed1958a5-7b40-4c39-aa3d-96b6685dd7f7 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 51fbafb7-89f5-4234-bce3-c10e0c24c318 --><!-- notionvc: f83f218a-d59d-4e58-84b3-865f74052a20 --><\/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-7622ae4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7622ae4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"1\" 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 default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Story<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a2ee394 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a2ee394\" 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>Maggie and Jaden met online\u2014neither expecting to find \u201cthe one\u201d so quickly. Though they\u2019ve only been together for less than a year, their connection is undeniable. They share a fiery, passionate love that shines through in every moment together. Jaden knew early on that he wanted to marry Maggie, and after ring shopping together, he set his heart on creating a surprise proposal she would never forget.<!-- notionvc: ffdf0319-c2aa-456e-92df-5ad15c731f12 --><br \/><!-- notionvc: 94c2c8bd-1ff5-469e-9d65-fd357b51368e --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 352d42ea-61f7-480e-b4e0-b1df125b038f --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: a9373979-fb71-4966-9840-0eb10ce66a0a --><!-- notionvc: 889f9829-e732-4987-8158-91ce1c41b157 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: c8cd12ce-5e29-4b7e-8c8d-793080963e33 --><!-- notionvc: 20533097-d649-429e-a4cb-fd4ca857fd0b --><\/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-17186 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=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMzEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUHJvcG9zYWwtYy1TdGVwaGFuaWUtSXAtUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuLUFsbC1SaWdodHMtUmVzZXJ2ZWQuLTEuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOTQ3N2QzMyJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-1.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-1-17231'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMzIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUHJvcG9zYWwtYy1TdGVwaGFuaWUtSXAtUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuLUFsbC1SaWdodHMtUmVzZXJ2ZWQuLTIuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOTQ3N2QzMyJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-2.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-1-17232'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMzMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUHJvcG9zYWwtYy1TdGVwaGFuaWUtSXAtUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuLUFsbC1SaWdodHMtUmVzZXJ2ZWQuLTMuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOTQ3N2QzMyJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-3.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-3.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-3.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-3.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-3.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-3.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-3.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-1-17233'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tOS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiI5NDc3ZDMzIn0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-9.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-9.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-9.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-9.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-9.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-9.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-9.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-9.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-9.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-1-17224'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMzUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUHJvcG9zYWwtYy1TdGVwaGFuaWUtSXAtUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuLUFsbC1SaWdodHMtUmVzZXJ2ZWQuLTcuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiOTQ3N2QzMyJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-7.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-7.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-17235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-7.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-7.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-7.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-7.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-7.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-7.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-1-17235'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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-edb90b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edb90b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"2\" 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 default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Proposal<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9b516c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a9b516c\" 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>The evening of the shoot brought a lively Santa Monica scene: the pier buzzing with visitors, the beach packed with crowds, and the golden sun dipping closer to the horizon. Despite a later arrival than planned, the timing worked in our favor, giving us just enough golden hour glow to capture their moment.<\/p><p>With a clever cover story about taking selfies on a tripod, Jaden got Maggie into position. As the sun lit up the ocean behind them, he got down on one knee and asked her to spend forever with him. The joy on her face said it all.<!-- notionvc: 622ee49a-773a-4f53-bdf9-a9a40c5b25e8 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 1830808a-1c56-4b44-94dc-29c806083222 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: ba1551ae-7d55-47af-b859-974dd27e18c4 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 60cc6134-f708-47fb-b436-657686706344 --><!-- notionvc: 5acfcfac-c63c-4c4f-bdf1-1e385dce7315 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 34e1d228-44cc-4bc4-a1cc-5054797dab18 --><!-- notionvc: 20533097-d649-429e-a4cb-fd4ca857fd0b --><\/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-e186f37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e186f37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"3\" 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 default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Photoshoot<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-975ff54 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"975ff54\" 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>What made photographing Maggie and Jaden so special was their natural chemistry. They didn\u2019t need stiff posing\u2014their energy was pure, passionate, and effortless. From laughing in the sand to splashing at the shoreline, every frame reflected their deep love.<\/p><p>As daylight faded, we ventured to the boardwalk where the lights of the pier created a romantic nighttime backdrop. It was the perfect way to end their session before they headed off to celebrate over dinner.<!-- notionvc: a8c1991d-a96f-400f-9ed9-64ad1ea0c105 --><!-- notionvc: 06b10830-e398-4f0a-ae85-82b22730a235 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e712b427-e1f3-4da2-af96-b79d870bd6f0 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 77bfb5e0-3524-4bb2-8842-56ba5b6d5df8 --><!-- notionvc: 4829ef97-98d8-49a3-8db1-a41c48337f84 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e1de7aad-6c60-475d-a98d-2519dd931ba7 --><!-- notionvc: 20533097-d649-429e-a4cb-fd4ca857fd0b --><\/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-fecfad5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"fecfad5\" 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-17186 gallery-columns-4 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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMzQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUHJvcG9zYWwtYy1TdGVwaGFuaWUtSXAtUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuLUFsbC1SaWdodHMtUmVzZXJ2ZWQuLTQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZmVjZmFkNSJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Proposal-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17234'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tNS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJmZWNmYWQ1In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-5.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-5.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-5.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-5.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-5.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-5.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-5.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-5.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17221'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tOC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJmZWNmYWQ1In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17223'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tMTMuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZmVjZmFkNSJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-13.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-13.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-13.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-13.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-13.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-13.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-13.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-13.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-13.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17228'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tNi5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJmZWNmYWQ1In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-6.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-6.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-6.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-6.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-6.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-6.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-6.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-6.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17222'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tMTAuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZmVjZmFkNSJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-10.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-10.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-10.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-10.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-10.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-10.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-10.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-10.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-10.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17225'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tMTEuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZmVjZmFkNSJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-11.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17226'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjcsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tMTIuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZmVjZmFkNSJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-12.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-12.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-12.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-12.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-12.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-12.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-12.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-12.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-12.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17227'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tMTQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZmVjZmFkNSJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-14.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-14.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-14.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-14.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-14.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-14.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-14.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-14.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-14.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17229'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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=\"fecfad5\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Santa Monica Pier Proposal Photographer | Sunset Beach \u201cYes\u201d for Maggie &amp; Jaden\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A passionate, golden-hour proposal at Santa Monica Pier for Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2014from sun-kissed ocean views to twinkling pier lights. See highlights and beach-proposal tips.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMzAsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tMTUuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZmVjZmFkNSJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.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\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Santa Monica Pier Sunset Proposal: Maggie &amp; Jaden\u2019s Passionate \u201cYes\u201d\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Santa-Monica-Pier-Santa-Monica-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" 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-2-17230'>\n\t\t\t\tA passionate sunset proposal at Santa Monica Pier\u2014golden hour, ocean views, and boardwalk lights. See the photos and our tips for planning a beach proposal.\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-5e245f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5e245f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"4\" 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 default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Takeaway for Future Couples<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01a4595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"01a4595\" 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<ol><li>Build in extra time for traffic and parking.<\/li><li>Choose a restaurant nearby so you can celebrate right away.<\/li><li>Trust your natural chemistry\u2014your love story doesn\u2019t need to be staged.<\/li><li>Let your photographer guide you through timing, locations, and lighting so you can focus on the moment.<\/li><\/ol><p>Maggie and Jaden\u2019s Santa Monica proposal was a reminder that love doesn\u2019t follow a timeline. Sometimes, when you know, you just know\u2014and the results are absolutely beautiful.<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: b3d2756c-9c52-49f0-9d34-69104639ba21 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 4df3dcbb-e4cf-41c1-b5d6-bde1f6ec67a9 --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: 9f122608-cef0-4a6f-9cd6-1239b6e1e4aa --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: e22e3986-5ca1-4350-8b49-d17e20ffbacc --><!-- notionvc: fbe7f4da-0182-42ff-a1cb-9514297eabe0 --><\/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-e02b34b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e02b34b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"5\" 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 default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Helpful Tips<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08b333b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"08b333b\" 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<hr \/><p>\ud83d\udccdSanta Monica Pier, Santa Monica, California<br \/>\ud83d\udcc6\u00a0August 24th 2025 \u2600\ufe0f Sunset at 7:32pm<br \/>\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f Clear sky weather<br \/>\ud83c\udfac Start time at 6:30pm<\/p><p><!-- notionvc: c1558b0d-3f13-41eb-96b9-86f3dd17a7bd --><\/p><p><!-- notionvc: c98ed761-f8ef-43d2-abec-48e6285087e6 --><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- notionvc: 59c5f06e-c1c6-497b-ad30-9e9497290043 --><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- notionvc: 156994c4-7aa2-4b2e-ad04-37044e4e9434 --><!-- notionvc: 6363e126-db4a-4e56-9653-e52f632d9da9 --><\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!-- notionvc: de8182c6-c969-4ca0-964c-a0832703fada --><\/p>\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-65df856 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"65df856\" 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 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-ecedc80 col-12 col-md-6 \" data-id=\"ecedc80\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_aos_animation&quot;:&quot;fade-up&quot;,&quot;_aos_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-aos=\"fade-up\" data-aos-delay=\"300\">\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-87e05c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"87e05c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"letschat\" 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-4 default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Planning a proposal?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bbad30 card elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1bbad30\" 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 style=\"text-align: center;\">Look no further! <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">Santa Monica is one of the most popular backdrops we\u2019ve worked with<\/span>. Reach out to us to start planning your own story.<\/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-d6db145 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"d6db145\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.button-landkit\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/stephanieipphotography.hbportal.co\/public\/64c865c9d67eb70ffc5d01ca\" class=\"elementor-button-link btn btn-primary btn-pill btn-sm lift shadow\" role=\"button\">\n                        <span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n                                    <span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Schedule Discovery Call<\/span>\n                    <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        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