Point Loma Lighthouse Engagement Photos
Looking for an engagement session that captures beautiful architecture of San Diego while still capturing the beauty of the ocean? An engagement session at Point Loma Lighthouse is the perfect location for photos with your partner that feel timeless, yet cozy and romantic.
What I think is so special about this location on the Point Loma Peninsula is not just the incredible history we're surrounded by but also the panoramic views of San Diego that will literally take your breath away! In this blog post, I'll share tips for a successful engagement session at Point Loma Lighthouse, an outfit guide, and some dreamy photos of C + G during their engagement session at Cabrillo National Monument.
Dress Comfortably, but stylishly: The Point Loma area can be quite breezy, so consider outfit options that are perfect for layering. Flowy dresses and a semi-casual outfit would fit this location so well - this would help elevate your look while still matching the cozy vibe this location offers. Don't forget to bring maybe an extra pair of shoes, since there's a slight hilly walk from your car to the lighthouse. Ladies, that means if you want to wear heals you'll definitely want to change into them.
Consider the season: While we definitely have fairly mild weather year round in San Diego, we definitely experience GLOOM and lots of fog! Depending on the vibe you're looking for for your san diego engagement photos, I would definitely just keep an eye on weather. Summer months will be peak tourist season, so keep that in mind as well. Another great thing to keep in mind is that the Cabrillo National Monument is open 9am-5pm, and they are strict about getting you out by 5pm to close up the gates. If you're wanting your photos to take place during golden hour, you'll want to consider the month you're doing your photos to be able to experience sunset at this stunning historical san diego landmark!
Speaking of your photographer, be sure to hire a San Diego Couples Photographer like ME who is guaranteed to become your new bestie, will document not just your love story but also all your good angles, and will share all the tips to ensure your engagement photos are nothing short of spectacular!
Consider using the lighthouse for photos first! You'll definitely want the pretty glow cliffside, so get all the cozy photos inside the lighthouse first and don't forget to be mindful of the other guests who want to experience this piece of San Diego history with you.
While posed moments are important, the candid moments are always some of my favorites as well as my clients. Relax and just enjoy the moment together. Practice your first dance, imagine your first home together (I literally made the joke of "hey mtv welcome to my crib" during lighthouse photos haha), whisper silly or dirty lil jokes to each other and let your photographer do their thing!
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