Laguna Beach Golden Hour Engagement

So excited to share this gorgeous Laguna Beach golden hour engagement session of Maddie and Jordan. There’s something undeniably beautiful about golden hour in Laguna Beach. The soft, golden light wrapping everything in a warm glow, the sound of waves gently crashing, and the endless expanse of the Pacific Ocean—this is California romance at its finest.

When Maddie & Jordan reached out about their engagement session, they knew exactly what they wanted: a dreamy, sun-kissed evening by the ocean that captured their love story in a natural, intimate way. Laguna Beach during golden hour for their engagement delivered all of that and more. They are eventually moving to Hawaii, so the beach felt fitting just before their wedding!

A Love Story by the Sea

We started the session at Crescent Bay, just as the sun began to set. Maddie & Jordan were naturals in front of the camera—laughing, dancing barefoot in the sand, and stealing quiet moments together as if no one else was around.

They were full of laughs and smiles and really made the most of their engagement session. This is so important because the emotion shows in their photos. The way they looked at each other in that golden light—pure magic.

Why Laguna Beach Is Perfect for Engagement Photos

Laguna Beach offers such a beautiful variety of backdrops, from dramatic cliffs to hidden coves and tide pools. But what really sets it apart is the light. At golden hour, the entire coastline glows, and every photo feels cinematic. Whether you’re walking hand-in-hand along the shoreline or sharing a quiet moment overlooking the sea, this location turns love into art.

Review from Maddie & Jordan: We LOVEEEE them!!!!! I can’t wait to download them all🤩🤩 this is so exciting to see us in such nice pictures together bc we never take pics!!🥹🥹🥹

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