Santa Barbara Proposal
When planning a surprise proposal the first thing you want to do is contact your wedding photographer. It is critical to reserve your photographer weeks, or even months, in advance. Especially if you are planning to propose in the midst of wedding season. Which is from about April through November here in Southern California. Luis contacted me a few weeks before Thanksgiving to coordinate a time and place for his Santa Barbara Proposal. This was the perfect time because it was after the height of wedding season, and right around the holidays. We planned on a specific place that would be easy for the two of us to find, while still keeping it a surprise for his girlfriend Leila.
Leadbetter Beach Photos
Santa Barbara is filled with romantic beaches and colorful sunsets. And Leadbetter Beach is no exception! It’s situated adjacent to the Santa Barbara Harbor and Shoreline Park. This area is absolutely gorgeous with large stones on the shore and views of the cliff. Luis and Leila’s proposal was filled with natural beauty and a secluded feel, which amplified the magic of the moment! Afterward, we captured engagement portraits on the beach with a stunning sunset over the horizon.