Not your average engagement shoot: We set sail—with a pup and some petals.When Mary & Ian told me they wanted their sailboat engagement photos at the San Diego Yacht Club, I didn’t just say yes—I mentally cleared my schedule. As an engagement photographer San Diego couples call when they want something classic with a personal...

What do you do when your sister’s getting married in the freaking Maldives? You hop a flight, toss your cutest swimsuit in a bag, and—if you’re Kristen—you plan the dreamiest engagement photography beach session while you’re there. Because when the backdrop is white sand, turquoise water, and jaw-dropping sunsets, you don’t just show up—you show...