Monastery Beach Engagement Session, Carmel

Monastery Beach engagement session in Carmel with a couple and their dog. Romantic coastal portraits and candid pet-friendly photography.

An engagement session is more than a collection of beautiful images — it’s our first creative duet.

Think of your wedding as a piece of music: every glance has a tempo, every laugh a rhythm. At Monterey Photography, the engagement session is our rehearsal — a chance to find your natural flow together. By the time your wedding day arrives, the cameras feel like a natural extension of your celebration, not a distraction. We’ll already be in sync.

Monastery Beach Engagement Session Photos

From the golden light over Carmel Beach and the quiet charm of Pacific Grove to the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur, every setting along the Monterey Peninsula becomes part of your story. Including personal touches — like a beloved pet — makes these moments authentically yours.

During our session, we observe, anticipate, and create space for what’s real. Hands meet, eyes linger, laughter drifts through the air. Each photograph captures the rhythm of your connection, composed with cinematic intention.

Ready to find the perfect setting for your creative duet?

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