Stephanie Marie Photography

Category: Engagements

Sunny Santa Monica Engagement | Iowa City Wedding Photographer

I’m celebrating the fact that I’ll be back in California in a week, so I figured now would be a great time to show off some of my work from an engagement session I shot this year in Santa Monica.

I don’t know how many people know this, but I’m a master scuba diver, and being by (or in) the ocean is my happy place. (Living in Iowa definitely makes diving difficult!) So when I flew out to L.A. to photograph these two gorgeous people, I was thrilled we had sunny, warm weather and could shoot at Venice Beach. This adorable little modern AirBnB was the perfect setting to start off the session. Laura and Ray were so gracious with their time, driving down from the valley, and I’m so SO happy to have photographed them!

xoxo,

Steph
Seal Beach Engagement | Iowa City Wedding Photographer

It was SO much fun reconnecting with Andrea & Matt to for their engagement session at the Seal Beach Pier. The sun was shining, the wind was blowing, and in true Andrea & Matt style, they were joking around and grabbing each others asses. (My ideal clients!) I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love them and I’m thrilled to be photographing their wedding next week at the beautiful Andaz Hyatt in San Diego, California!
Brandon + Katie Engagement | Iowa City Wedding Photographer

I don’t know about you, but engagement sessions near any body of water always make me swoon. This one was especially hot and humid (Thanks, Iowa!), but you’d never know it because they’re real-life rock star models. (Okay, I just made that up… but they should be!)

Anytime I get a bride and groom who are as comfortable as they are with canoodling, I thank my lucky stars! (Shameless request: if you and the love-of-your-life are professional canoodlers, HIRE ME to be your wedding photographer!!)

Katie + Brandon’s wedding is next month at the beautiful Evergreen Lake House in Colorado! These two had me doubled over in laughter the entire engagement session. I can only imagine how much fun it will be when they tie the knot!!

xoxo ~Steph