A Cliffside Engagement at Panther Beach
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A Cliffside Engagement at Panther Beach.

31 edited photos · Panther Beach, Santa Cruz

How it went

There's a window at Panther Beach between four and six in the afternoon where the cliffs catch direct light and the water turns deep teal. That's when we shot.

Two hours of slow walking and quiet direction. No awkward poses, no "say cheese," just a couple who like each other in a place that suited them. We rotated through a couple of micro-locations within the spot, picking up different angles as the sun moved.

Big drop, big wind, one small question. That ratio is why cliff proposals hold up.

The shoot
The whole shoot, not just the highlights

Here’s a few highlights from this shoot. Most photographers only ever show a static portfolio of their very best images. I think every potential client should see more than that: the full shoots themselves. Nothing sets expectations like seeing multiple sessions at one location in different weather, times of day, and seasons. We get amazing photos no matter what, and we’re not afraid to show you.

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