{"id":17267,"date":"2026-02-01T03:50:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T03:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/?p=17267"},"modified":"2026-09-24T18:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T18:08:35","slug":"engagement-session-planning-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/engagement-session-planning-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Engagement Session Planning Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"17267\" class=\"elementor elementor-17267\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1487eaa elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1487eaa\" 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-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-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<h2 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to Schedule Your Engagement Session<\/h2>\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>Your engagement session is more than just a set of pretty photos \u2014 it\u2019s the beginning of your wedding story. Think of it as a practice run for your big day, a chance to feel comfortable in front of the camera, and a way to celebrate this sweet season together. Whether you\u2019re drawn to dramatic cliffs in Palos Verdes, the quiet charm of Pasadena City Hall, or golden sunsets along Laguna Beach, the right planning will help your photos feel natural, effortless, and truly \u201cyou.\u201d<!-- notionvc: 75acef99-2ae4-4537-a18a-1355421835f0 --><\/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-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<h2 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Choosing the Perfect Location<\/h2>\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>Your backdrop sets the mood for your photos. Do you imagine yourselves walking hand in hand on a Malibu beach, cuddling under oak trees in Pasadena\u2019s Arroyo Seco, or exploring the cliffs of Palos Verdes? We\u2019ll guide you through local favorites and hidden gems that suit your personalities. Many couples choose two contrasting spots \u2014 like a lush garden paired with a downtown city vibe \u2014 to get a variety of looks.<!-- notionvc: 0493d9cb-69ee-48c9-89ae-1edb6199f7fe --><\/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-bc2bd73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc2bd73\" 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;\">\ud83d\udccc <strong>Check out this blog for location ideas<br \/><\/strong><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/the-best-engagement-photo-locations-in-southern-california-for-your-dream-session\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Engagement Photo Locations in Southern California for Your Dream Session<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/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<h2 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Wear for Engagement Photos<\/h2>\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>Think of your outfits as an extension of your love story. Choose colors and textures that complement each other without being too \u201cmatchy.\u201d Neutral tones photograph beautifully, while bold accessories or a statement dress can add personality. Bring <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">two outfits each<\/span>: one casual and one more formal, so you have variety. Most importantly, wear something that feels comfortable and authentic to you \u2014 if you feel good, you\u2019ll look even better.<!-- notionvc: b2104496-9beb-405d-9650-bf55d956e309 --><br \/><!-- 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-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<h2 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Props &amp; Personal Touches<\/h2>\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<p>Personal details can make your session unforgettable. Maybe that means bringing your <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">dog along<\/span> (yes, Shabu always approves!), popping a bottle of champagne, or including a bouquet of your favorite flowers. Some couples bring along a picnic, books, or even instruments. Props aren\u2019t necessary, but they can add meaning and fun to your photos.<!-- notionvc: f8557a2e-5acb-4db6-94d8-0f512b6b36e6 --><\/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-ed05fd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"ed05fd7\" 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-17267 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\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blog-2-3.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blog-2-3.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blog-2-3.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"(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-1-7221'>\n\t\t\t\tLos Angeles and Orange County Photographer &#8211; Stephanie Ip Photography\u00a0\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=\"ed05fd7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"blog-2-2\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Los Angeles and Orange County Photographer - Stephanie Ip Photography\u00a0\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NzIyMCwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3Bob3RvZ3JhcGh5LnN0ZXBoYW5pZWlwLmNvbVwvam91cm5hbFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyM1wvMDJcL2Jsb2ctMi0yLmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6ImVkMDVmZDcifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blog-2-2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blog-2-2.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Engagement session at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-7220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blog-2-2.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blog-2-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/blog-2-2.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"(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-1-7220'>\n\t\t\t\tLos Angeles and Orange County Photographer &#8211; Stephanie Ip Photography\u00a0\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=\"ed05fd7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"A Picnic on the Lawn\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Relaxed engagement moments on a picnic blanket at Hillcrest Park in Fullerton, sharing a snack and sitting close.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIzNjgsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjRcLzA2XC9jaGVuLTUtNS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJlZDA1ZmQ3In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-5-5.jpg?ssl=1\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-5-5.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Claire and Robert sharing a picnic blanket on the grass at Hillcrest Park in Fullerton\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-5-5.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-5-5.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-5-5.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"(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-1-12368'>\n\t\t\t\tA blanket, a snack, and nowhere else to be.\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=\"ed05fd7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Across the Lawn\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Wide engagement photo of Claire and Robert walking hand in hand across the grassy hillside beneath tall palm trees at Hillcrest Park in Fullerton.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTIzNjIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjRcLzA2XC9jaGVuLTQtNC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJlZDA1ZmQ3In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-4-4.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-4-4.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Couple walking hand in hand across the lawn under tall palms at Hillcrest Park, Fullerton\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-12362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-4-4.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-4-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chen-4-4.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"(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-1-12362'>\n\t\t\t\tRoom to walk, and nowhere to be.\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=\"ed05fd7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"blog-4-2\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Los Angeles and Orange County Photographer - Stephanie Ip Photography\u00a0\" 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-4-2-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-4-2-4.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"(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-1-6904'>\n\t\t\t\tSurprise Proposal and Mini Engagement at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California\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=\"ed05fd7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"blog-3-5\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Los Angeles and Orange County Photographer - Stephanie Ip Photography\u00a0\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6NjkwMiwidXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6XC9cL3Bob3RvZ3JhcGh5LnN0ZXBoYW5pZWlwLmNvbVwvam91cm5hbFwvd3AtY29udGVudFwvdXBsb2Fkc1wvMjAyMlwvMTJcL2Jsb2ctMy01LTQuanBnIiwic2xpZGVzaG93IjoiZWQwNWZkNyJ9\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-3-5-4.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-3-5-4.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Surprise Proposal and Mini Engagement at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-6902\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-3-5-4.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-3-5-4.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/blog-3-5-4.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"(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-1-6902'>\n\t\t\t\tSurprise Proposal and Mini Engagement at Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, California\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=\"ed05fd7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Manhattan Beach Pier Engagement Photos | Anna &amp; Armando\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"California Los Angeles and Orange County Engagement &amp; Wedding Photographer | Stephanie Ip Photography\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTM5OTQsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjRcLzEwXC9hcm1hbmRvLTEtMi5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJlZDA1ZmQ3In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-1-2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-1-2.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Manhattan Beach Pier Engagement Photos | Anna &amp; Armando\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-13994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-1-2.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-1-2.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-1-2.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"(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-1-13994'>\n\t\t\t\tCalifornia Los Angeles and Orange County Engagement &amp; Wedding Photographer | Stephanie Ip Photography\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=\"ed05fd7\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Manhattan Beach Pier Engagement Photos | Anna &amp; Armando\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"California Los Angeles and Orange County Engagement &amp; Wedding Photographer | Stephanie Ip Photography\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTQwMDMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjRcLzEwXC9hcm1hbmRvLTMtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiJlZDA1ZmQ3In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-3-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-3-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Manhattan Beach Pier Engagement Photos | Anna &amp; Armando\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-14003\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-3-1.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-3-1.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/armando-3-1.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"(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-1-14003'>\n\t\t\t\tCalifornia Los Angeles and Orange County Engagement &amp; Wedding Photographer | Stephanie Ip Photography\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-234aec1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"234aec1\" 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<h2 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Logistics &amp; Preparation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70ad904 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"70ad904\" 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>A little planning goes a long way toward a stress-free session.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Permits<\/strong>: Some locations (like beaches or gardens) require permits, which we\u2019ll help advise on.<\/li><li><strong>Parking &amp; walking<\/strong>: Wear comfortable shoes if we\u2019ll be hiking to a viewpoint.<\/li><li><strong>Weather<\/strong>: Always have a backup plan for rain or strong winds.<\/li><li><strong>Essentials<\/strong>: Pack water, light snacks, and maybe even a jacket for cooler evenings.<\/li><\/ul><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-77144b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"77144b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"6\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">After the Session<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d281fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d281fa\" 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>Within a few days, we\u2019ll share a <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"1\">sneak peek<\/span> of your engagement photos so you can relive the magic right away. Your full gallery will follow, beautifully edited and ready to use. Many couples love using their photos for <span class=\"notion-enable-hover\" data-token-index=\"3\">save-the-dates, wedding websites, guest books, or reception d\u00e9cor.<\/span> It\u2019s the perfect way to weave your engagement story into your wedding day.<!-- notionvc: fa327427-7ea7-45fa-b75d-1a8d7187d8d7 --><br \/><!-- notionvc: 4d8285e9-084e-437f-bc25-432a2128d3f7 --><\/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-655bd7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"655bd7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"7\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Expect During the Session<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a1b7ac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2a1b7ac\" 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>Most couples start out feeling a little nervous \u2014 that\u2019s completely normal! Our job is to guide you into natural moments without stiff posing. Expect a mix of candid laughter, quiet in-between looks, and a few romantic portraits that feel true to your relationship. We\u2019ll keep it relaxed, fun, and authentic \u2014 so you walk away not only with photos you love but also a great memory together.<!-- notionvc: 4d8285e9-084e-437f-bc25-432a2128d3f7 --><\/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-17668c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image-gallery\" data-id=\"17668c6\" 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-17267 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=\"17668c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Malibu Engagement Photography at El Matador\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Engagement photos at El Matador State Beach featuring dramatic cliffs, ocean waves, and candid couple moments.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyNTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC9FbC1NYXRhZG9yLVN0YXRlLUJlYWNoLU1hbGlidS1FbmdhZ2VtZW50LWMtU3RlcGhhbmllLUlwLVBob3RvZ3JhcGh5Li1BbGwtUmlnaHRzLVJlc2VydmVkLi00LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjE3NjY4YzYifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Engagement photos at El Matador State Beach with ocean cliffs\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-4.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(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-2-17255'>\n\t\t\t\tAlexa &amp; Eric walking barefoot on the shoreline after their Malibu 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=\"17668c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Malibu Engagement Photography at El Matador\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Engagement photos at El Matador State Beach featuring dramatic cliffs, ocean waves, and candid couple moments.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyNjIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC9FbC1NYXRhZG9yLVN0YXRlLUJlYWNoLU1hbGlidS1FbmdhZ2VtZW50LVJlZWwtYy1TdGVwaGFuaWUtSXAtUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuLUFsbC1SaWdodHMtUmVzZXJ2ZWQtMS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxNzY2OGM2In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved-1.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved-1.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Engagement photos at El Matador State Beach with ocean cliffs\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Reel-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved-1.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(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-2-17262'>\n\t\t\t\tAlexa &amp; Eric walking barefoot on the shoreline after their Malibu 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=\"17668c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Malibu Engagement Photography at El Matador\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"Engagement photos at El Matador State Beach featuring dramatic cliffs, ocean waves, and candid couple moments.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyNTksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzEwXC9FbC1NYXRhZG9yLVN0YXRlLUJlYWNoLU1hbGlidS1FbmdhZ2VtZW50LWMtU3RlcGhhbmllLUlwLVBob3RvZ3JhcGh5Li1BbGwtUmlnaHRzLVJlc2VydmVkLi04LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjE3NjY4YzYifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Engagement photos at El Matador State Beach with ocean cliffs\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-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\/10\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-8.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(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-2-17259'>\n\t\t\t\tAlexa &amp; 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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=\"17668c6\" 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%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjMsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tOC5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxNzY2OGM2In0%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\" 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=\"(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=\"17668c6\" 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%3DeyJpZCI6MTcyMjEsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtUGllci1TYW50YS1Nb25pY2EtRW5nYWdlbWVudC1jLVN0ZXBoYW5pZS1JcC1QaG90b2dyYXBoeS4tQWxsLVJpZ2h0cy1SZXNlcnZlZC4tNS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxNzY2OGM2In0%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\" 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=\"(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=\"17668c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Wedding-Proposal\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A surprise proposal at Stonewall Ranch in Malibu where Brandon proposed to Bailey during golden hour, followed by a joyful celebration with friends.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcwOTUsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TdG9uZXdhbGwtUmFuY2gtTWFsaWJ1LUVuZ2FnZW1lbnQtYy1TdGVwaGFuaWUtSXAtUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuLUFsbC1SaWdodHMtUmVzZXJ2ZWQuLTE4LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjE3NjY4YzYifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-18.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-18.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Stonewall Ranch Malibu engagement photography with panoramic sunset views\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-18.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-18.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-18.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-18.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-18.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-18.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-18.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(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-2-17095'>\n\t\t\t\tBailey and Brandon celebrating their Malibu proposal with friends at Stonewall Ranch\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=\"17668c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Wedding-Proposal\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A surprise proposal at Stonewall Ranch in Malibu where Brandon proposed to Bailey during golden hour, followed by a joyful celebration with friends.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcwOTIsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TdG9uZXdhbGwtUmFuY2gtTWFsaWJ1LUVuZ2FnZW1lbnQtYy1TdGVwaGFuaWUtSXAtUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuLUFsbC1SaWdodHMtUmVzZXJ2ZWQuLTE1LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjE3NjY4YzYifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Stonewall Ranch Malibu engagement photography with panoramic sunset views\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-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\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-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\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-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\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-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\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-15.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(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-2-17092'>\n\t\t\t\tBailey and Brandon celebrating their Malibu proposal with friends at Stonewall Ranch\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=\"17668c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Wedding-Proposal\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A surprise proposal at Stonewall Ranch in Malibu where Brandon proposed to Bailey during golden hour, followed by a joyful celebration with friends.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTcwOTYsInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9TdG9uZXdhbGwtUmFuY2gtTWFsaWJ1LUVuZ2FnZW1lbnQtYy1TdGVwaGFuaWUtSXAtUGhvdG9ncmFwaHkuLUFsbC1SaWdodHMtUmVzZXJ2ZWQuLTE5LmpwZyIsInNsaWRlc2hvdyI6IjE3NjY4YzYifQ%3D%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-19.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-19.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Stonewall Ranch Malibu engagement photography with panoramic sunset views\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-17096\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-19.jpg?w=1367&amp;ssl=1 1367w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-19.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-19.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-19.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-19.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-19.jpg?resize=1366%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1366w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Stonewall-Ranch-Malibu-Engagement-c-Stephanie-Ip-Photography.-All-Rights-Reserved.-19.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(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-2-17096'>\n\t\t\t\tBailey and Brandon celebrating their Malibu proposal with friends at Stonewall Ranch\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=\"17668c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"A spontaneous moment during Victoria &amp; Sebastian\u2019s Malibu engagement session, highlighting creativity and natural beauty despite beach closures.\" data-elementor-lightbox-description=\"A candid and adventurous moment from Victoria &amp; Sebastian\u2019s Malibu engagement photos, captured after rangers redirected us from El Matador Beach during Labor Day weekend.\" data-e-action-hash=\"#elementor-action%3Aaction%3Dlightbox%26settings%3DeyJpZCI6MTY5NzksInVybCI6Imh0dHBzOlwvXC9waG90b2dyYXBoeS5zdGVwaGFuaWVpcC5jb21cL2pvdXJuYWxcL3dwLWNvbnRlbnRcL3VwbG9hZHNcLzIwMjVcLzA5XC9FbC1NYXRhZG9yLVN0YXRlLUJlYWNoLU1hbGlidS1FbmdhZ2VtZW50LVBob3Rvcy00LVNURVBIQU5JRS1JUC1QSE9UT0dSQVBIWS5qcGciLCJzbGlkZXNob3ciOiIxNzY2OGM2In0%3D\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-4-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"979\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-4-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Engaged couple running hand-in-hand across Pacific Coast Highway during Malibu engagement session\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-16979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-4-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-4-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-4-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-4-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-4-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-4-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-4-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(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-2-16979'>\n\t\t\t\tVictoria and Sebastian embraced spontaneity when their El Matador engagement session turned into a fun adventure on Pacific Coast Highway.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon 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https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-9-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-9-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(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-2-16984'>\n\t\t\t\tVictoria and Sebastian embraced spontaneity when their El Matador engagement session turned into a fun adventure on Pacific Coast Highway.\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=\"17668c6\" data-elementor-lightbox-title=\"A spontaneous moment during Victoria &amp; Sebastian\u2019s Malibu 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src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-10-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?fit=653%2C979&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Engaged couple running hand-in-hand across Pacific Coast Highway during Malibu engagement session\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-16985\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-10-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-10-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-10-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-10-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-10-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-10-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/photography.stephanieip.com\/journal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/El-Matador-State-Beach-Malibu-Engagement-Photos-10-STEPHANIE-IP-PHOTOGRAPHY.jpg?w=1306&amp;ssl=1 1306w\" sizes=\"(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-2-16985'>\n\t\t\t\tVictoria and Sebastian embraced spontaneity when their El Matador engagement session turned into a fun adventure on Pacific Coast Highway.\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-456c510 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"456c510\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"9\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"landkit-elementor-heading__title default elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Engagement Photo Checklist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c9d68c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9c9d68c\" 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>Here\u2019s your quick recap:<\/p><ul><li>Schedule your session 6\u20139 months before the wedding<\/li><li>Book golden hour for dreamy light<\/li><li>Choose one or two meaningful locations<\/li><li>Coordinate 2 outfits each (casual + dressy)<\/li><li>Bring props or personal touches (optional)<\/li><li>Plan logistics: permits, parking, weather backup<\/li><li>Pack essentials: water, snacks, comfy shoes<\/li><li>Relax, have fun, and trust the process!<\/li><\/ul><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\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-c7fe859 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" 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