Love Getting To Know My Couple's At The Beginning Of Their Engagement Session


When I first met Sarah + Loie in person, we had just parked at their Engagement Session location and were getting everything in order for us to head down to the beach. I was asking my normal questions like:

  • How're you feeling about today? What makes you nervous?
  • How comfortable are you two with PDA (public displays of affection)?
  • Do you have any hidden injuries? Injured back, knees, ankles, shoulder, etc?
  • Are you comfortable getting your feet in the sand? Possibly splashing around in the water?


These are just a few questions I like to ask before getting the session started, but I also like to ask them in person. Some photographers will have clients fill out a questionnaire before any kind of session, but I like to ask these questions in person. It helps get the conversation started naturally, I get to feel out their energy, try to make them laugh if they're too nervous, etc. I just don't want to jump into a shoot like, "Ok we're here, let's go." I want us to both get comfortable with each other before I start bossing you around 😜

These Two Jumped From The Pages of a Romance Novel


It didn't take long to see how deeply in love these two are. It was in the way Loie looked at Sarah every. single. time. He absolutely adores her and you can see how loved and cared for she feels.


They're silly, playful, goofy, and ready for any adventure that life takes them on.


A favorite moment from this session was the champagne shots. These two own Anton + Michel in Carmel By-The-Sea (which is a great venue for Wedding Reception or Rehearsal Dinners 😉) and they're not used to champagne showers in the restaurant, so this was extra fun for them!


These two ran all along the beach basking in the rare, warm, Big Sur winter sunset and enjoyed every last dip, twirl, and dramatic lifted kiss.


View some sneak peeks from their gallery below!

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Coastal Big Sur Beach Engagement Session

JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach
JeLau Photography Big Sur Beach Engagement Session California destination wedding photographer garrapata beach