Two people in casual outfits share an intimate moment at sunset against a darkening sky.

Bridget and Kristen’s engagement session at Rodeo Beach in Marin County was such a fun and beautiful evening! This spot is one of my favorite beaches in Northern California, with its rugged cliffs, stunning views, and the most magical light, it’s hard to go wrong.


We started by walking down the beach to find a little quiet moment for them to pop a bottle of champagne from their favorite winery, Scribe. From there, we wandered up the cliffs chasing the sun, stopping along the way to soak in the views and snap some photos. It was a little chilly and windy, but they stayed close, cuddled up, and laughed the whole time, which made for the sweetest moments :'-)


I brought along a roll of film for this one too, and I’m so glad I did! There’s just something about the tones and texture of film that matches the softness of the ocean light so perfectly.


As the sun set, the light turned soft and moody during blue hour. On our way back down, the moonlight was sparkling on the water, and I couldn’t resist grabbing a few last frames before we wrapped up. I seriously had the best time with these two and can’t wait for their wedding later this year!

Two hikers walk along rugged Pacific coastline with mountains and rocky cliffs visible in golden afternoon light.
Two people share an intimate moment while walking along a scenic beach with rugged coastal cliffs at sunset.
Two hands reach up against a blue sky to form a heart shape together in warm sunlight.
Happy couple enjoying a playful moment together on a scenic beach with hills in the background under cloudy skies.
A wine bottle of Schild Estate wine sits among large rocks on a sandy beach with ocean waves in the background.
Romantic couple embracing while looking out at the rocky coastal shoreline at sunset with waves crashing against sea stacks.
Two people stand together on a beach with dramatic rock formations and ocean waves in the black and white scene.
Friends enjoying a sunny day together on a rocky California coastline.
Two friends share an affectionate moment while sitting together on a rocky beach at sunset.
Black and white portrait of two women smiling and leaning against each other with windswept hair outdoors.
Two figures sharing a close intimate moment against coastal backdrop during sunset.
Two friends sharing a candid laughing moment together on a beach in black and white.
Two casual outfits featuring a brown sweater, white pants and a beige cardigan with jeans, photographed against stone wall.
Silhouetted couple walking on sandy beach at sunset with mountains in background.
Scenic coastal landscape with rocky cliffs and ocean waves during golden hour.
The word 'Beach' written in the sand with ocean waves and blue sky in the background.
Two friends lean against a wooden railing overlooking a scenic coastal landscape at sunset.
Two people stand at a coastal viewpoint overlooking dramatic cliffs and ocean waves during golden hour.
Two people walk along a scenic coastal trail at sunset with rolling green hills and ocean views.
Rocky coastal cliffs overlook the blue Pacific Ocean with waves crashing against offshore rocks.
Dramatic oceanside cliffs and shoreline with waves crashing against rocks at sunset.
Two people with windswept blonde hair embrace on a coastal hilltop with ocean views at sunset.
A black and white portrait of two people embracing and laughing together outdoors.
Candid joyful moment captured between two people with sunlit ocean background.
Two women share a lighthearted moment along a coastal cliff pathway at sunset with the ocean and rugged shoreline behind them.
Two people hike through a hillside meadow filled with wildflowers against a rugged coastal landscape.
Two people share a playful moment on a coastal hillside with wildflowers at sunset.
Two people embrace warmly while wearing denim jackets at dusk with a dark sky backdrop.
Two people share an intimate moment on a coastal cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Two people share an intimate kiss silhouette against a dusky sunset sky background outdoors.
Silhouettes of a couple against a dark blue twilight sky with a small moon visible in the distance.
Two people sitting on grassy hillside at night making peace signs.
Two people stand at a coastal overlook watching waves crash on the beach under a full moon at dusk.
Two people admiring the moon over a scenic coastal beach view at dusk.
Full moon rises above a rugged coastal cliff with crashing waves meeting dark beach at twilight.
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