Your engagement session should feel as effortless and genuine as the love you share. At Monterey Photography, we design each experience with care — a balance of refinement and playfulness that allows your personalities to shine. More than a photo shoot, this is the elegant first chapter of your story, where anticipation meets connection and every glance becomes part of the narrative.
Whether it’s golden light on Carmel Beach, the quiet charm of Pacific Grove, or the dramatic cliffs of Big Sur, each portrait is crafted with intention. We guide gently where needed and step back when the moment speaks for itself — ensuring your images feel polished yet unposed, elevated yet authentic.
The result is a collection of timeless engagement portraits that are romantic, personal, and unforgettable — a graceful prelude to your wedding day, and memories you’ll hold forever.
Carmel Engagement Photography
Carmel Engagement Photography
Carmel Engagement Photography
Carmel Engagement Photography
Carmel Engagement Photography
Big Sur Engagement Sessions
Carmel Engagement Photography
Monterey Engagement Photography
Carmel Engagement Photography
Carmel Engagement Photography
Big Sur Engagement Sessions
Big Sur Engagement Sessions
Carmel Engagement Photography
Carmel Engagement Photography
Carmel Engagement Photography
Monterey Engagement Photography
Carmel Engagement Photography
Monterey Engagement Photography
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Ready to see how your love story is preserved?
After your engagement session comes the next chapter — the wedding itself. Explore our Wedding Albums to see how we turn timeless moments into heirloom collections.
Monterey Photography creates timeless engagement sessions in California’s most breathtaking settings, including:
Monterey & Pacific Grove
Carmel-by-the-Sea & Pebble Beach
Carmel Valley & Big Sur
Santa Cruz, Salinas, Seaside & Marina
From surprise proposals to vineyard strolls and coastal sunsets, every session is designed to feel effortless yet elevated. Our approach blends romance, intimacy, and joy with a refined eye for candid moments and elegant storytelling — ensuring your memories are preserved with sophistication, artistry, and care.