Surf Engagement Session with Zach & Giovanna

Zach and Giovanna's lives revolve around the ocean. They are both avid surfers, and Zach is a boat captain. So, one of the first things they said when we met was that they wanted to have a surf engagement session. Of course, I could not be happier with this idea.

The day we scheduled the shoot was gorgeous, without one cloud in the sky. I borrowed some surfboard props from Hage Surfboards for this engagement photo session.

Before heading to the beach, we decided to grab some ice creams at their favorite place: Hendel’s Home Made Ice Cream, in Encinitas. They had tons of fun while eating the best ice cream in San Diego. I can't think of a better start for the day.

After the sun went down a little, we headed to Cardiff State Beach, also in Encinitas, for the last – and most important – part of this surf engagement session. We got the surfboards and went to the water! 

We warmed up with a few shots of their interaction on the sand. I knew the surfboards we chose were perfect for this surf engagement session. After that, we headed into the ocean for more romantic photos of the couple. Zach and Giovanna were great and endured the cold water with big smiles. For me, it was easy. I don’t have to look good. I could wear a wetsuit. 

The sun went down, and it was a perfect sunset. The weather is crucial for a surf engagement session, and I was happy we scored a nice day. The couple got dressed and warmed each other. 

I always recommend my clients try to have as much fun as possible during their engagement session, Zach and Giovanna did that easily, and it shows on this surf engagement session photos.

I'm looking forward to Zach and Giovanna’s Scripps Seaside Forum wedding!