Once we decided to head to the coast for Lindsay and Phil's engagement session, I was determined to take some photos in a spot that I hadn't shot before. We planned on making a day of it and to stop for some wine tasting on our way over, so I knew we'd have plenty of time to find the perfect place.


I love when my couples choose a day trip for their engagement session. Not only do I thoroughly enjoy being camera-wielding-third-wheel, but we're also able to utilize multiple locations for photos. Our first stop was Tooth & Nail Winery which was already buzzing with lovers ( It was then that it dawned on me, it was the day before Valentine's day!) We tasted some wine and shared the yummiest fries while attempting to come up with a game plan.

Couple sharing intimate laughter while sitting together outdoors wearing casual attire.
Close-up of hands wearing engagement rings with plaid shirt in background.
Couple sitting on rocks sharing playful moment outdoors with hat and plaid shirt.

The plan was...


There was no plan... it's also my favorite plan. Lindsay and Phil were up for anything and perfectly fine with going with the flow. So, we just let the day flow...

After snapping some photos at the winery we hopped in the car and headed towards the ocean. We walked through the pines in Cambria, stopped for some more wine at Harmony Cellars, and made it to Cayucos just in time to watch the sunset with our toes in the sand.

THIS was the location that I had been needing to shoot at. I had driven past the shipwreck multiple times, and had even walked nearby a month or so before, always telling myself it'd be fun to take photos there someday. Welp, February 13. 2021 was the day, and it was SO DANG FUN! These two were the perfect couple to explore the spot with, as you definitely have to be a little adventurous to get there and lucky enough that the tide allows access. Also, peep the Titanic pose at the end!

Phil's one request for the day was some fish 'n' chips, so we topped off the night with some grub from Duckie's and headed home.


Intimate moment between couple outdoors with warm lighting and rustic backdrop.
Close-up portrait of couple in tender moment with sunset lighting.
Couple sharing intimate moment on rocky overlook with natural backdrop.
Romantic close-up portrait with bokeh lighting and natural golden glow.
Marriage proposal scene under sprawling tree branches with joyful reaction.
Couple sitting among twisted tree branches in romantic outdoor setting.
A close-up intimate moment captured in warm tones showing hands with rings tenderly touching.
A romantic seaside embrace at sunset with golden light illuminating the couple.
A joyful couple sharing wine and laughter on an outdoor patio during sunset.
A couple enjoying wine together on a deck overlooking rolling hills at golden hour.
A couple walking hand in hand through a coastal meadow at sunset.
A playful couple in a field at sunset with one person jumping joyfully.
A couple sharing a tender moment on a coastal cliff during golden hour.
A couple playing and dancing together on a cliff edge at sunset.
A couple holding hands and dancing on a clifftop during golden hour.