Christa + Paul {Montana de Oro}

Because Christa grew up locally and has since moved to the Bay Area she really wanted her engagement session photographed with some Central Coast Vistas as the glorious backdrop for their love story. She knew right away that she wanted majestic oaks, ocean-scapes and rugged coastline. Montana de Oro is just the place! I love venturing through this national forest, which is just 15 minutes from my house, to share all of it’s beauty with a new couple.

Because I shoot in these locations often, I force myself to approach it with fresh eyes, through the reaction and relationship of the people I am shooting. It was fun to watch Christa and Paul trip out about how beautiful and peaceful the forests and beach were. I think these images reflect that reaction. They are full of beauty and peace; great ingredients to begin a lifetime to come of love and marriage.

They had some silly humor-t’s to end out the session!