Palos Verdes / Santa Monica

ENGAGEMENT LOCATION


There are too many locations in Southern California and it’s not easy to choose for your own locations. I’d like to share my tips for selecting yours.

1.    Less travel and spend more time on a location

The given time from your contact includes with transit time between locations, so if you spend time in transit, you would get less pictures as a result. Even if it’s still a short distance, still needs looking for a parking spot and walking to the point where we shoot.

2.    Private location is better than a crowd of people

If you consider shooting at popular locations such as Griffith Observatory, Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive, popular streets etc., please keep in mind that we have to wait until backgrounds to clear, so no strange people on your images which are impossible in certain situations. Also, another reason is taking engagement picture is to show your emotions in front of my camera, but in a crowded public places it’s not easy to express naturally.

Malaga Cove Plaza

Palos Verdes Estates, CA


Note: There are Malaga Cove Plaza which is an old rustic Spanish Renaissance building.

Restriction / Permit / Travel Fee: None


Malaga Cove Beach

Palos Verdes Estates, CA


NoteAbout 10 yards from the Parking lot is the paved path leading down to the Beach. The path is fairly steep in areas and turns into a dirt trail near the end.

Restriction / Permit / Travel Fee: None


Lunada Bay

Palos Verdes Estates, CA


Note: Lunada Bay is a small bay in the Palos Verdes Estates area. The dusty blufftop has views of the bay and Catalina Island on a clear day. No sandy beach access.

Restriction / Permit / Travel Fee: None


Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica, CA


Note: Santa Monica is an iconic location as a landmark that is over 100 years old. We can shoot under the pier and on the sand as well.

Restriction / Permit: None

Travel Fee: $50 travel fee required


Venice Canal

Venice, CA


Note: Venice Canal is know for its man-made canals built in 1905. The and beautiful houses can be colorful backdrops on your images.

Restriction / Permit: None

Travel Fee: $50 travel fee required