Ashlyn | Malibu

This is an example of the modern-day story of an Instagram friend turning into a real-life friend. Ashlyn and I are from the same town in Northern California, but we both live in LA now! We decided to meet up in Malibu for a portrait session because…well… I have an obsession with Malibu Creek State Park. The endless hills of dry grass and majestic mountains at golden hour are flawless. This session created some of my favorite photos to date. I was freaking out on the inside while taking them, but I did my best to control myself. I think I managed to keep my cool, to a degree.

I had such an amazing time during this session and honestly just laughed and experimented. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do! Cheers to new friends and Malibu sunsets :)

hehe,

Cameron

Sam and Ryan | Malibu Proposal

Last week, Ryan reached out to me on Instagram telling me all about his surprise proposal plans for Sam! They were only going to be in Malibu for one day, and I had class into the afternoon but I knew that I could make it work. After Ryan told me all about Sam and their relationship, I was invested and excited for them.

Friday came along and I decided to get to Point Dume almost an hour and a half early because getting one of the 10 parking spots, is difficult. I waited up at the top, anxiously awaiting for them to come up and even almost mistaking a different couple for them.

The session ended up going amazingly! Before he got on one knee, I was pretending to take photos of a random guy that was standing nearby. Finally, when he was about to pop the question, I raced over to get ~the shot~

Congrats again to Sam and Ryan!

Brooke and Daryan

These two drove over an hour north to get to Thomas F. Riley Park, that has been said to be beautiful! While the hills were pretty amazing, we weren’t expecting what was ahead. We were walking up a steep slope when we notice a TARANTULA crawling by our feet. I kid you not. Throughout the course of the session, we saw numerous of them. Whoever was not being photographed was on Tarantula watch to make sure that they never got too close to our feet. Besides the giant spiders, I had such a great time hanging out with Brooke and Daryan and learning about Cal State San Marcos. They are the cutest of friends and have such a sweet relationship!

Here are some of my favorites from the day!

xx Cameron