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Couple standing on steps above the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu for Malibu engagement session

Valerie and David’s sunset Malibu engagement session was a celebration of love and nostalgia, taking place at a location close to their hearts—Will Rogers State Beach. This spot, with its storied history and stunning views, served as the perfect backdrop for an evening filled with elegance and romance. Engagement Session Location – Will Rogers State […]

Couple on a boat at Newport Beach Harbor

I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day to be able to capture engagement photos at Newport Beach for Megan & Tim.  When Megan & Tim were deciding on locations in Orange County for their engagement photos the decision was easy. Newport Beach was their happy place and it’s easy to see why. The […]

If you haven’t been to Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes, I have to say, I think you’re missing out. I loved shooting at this location, and I had a great time working with Krista and Kevin. They found me through Rayanne Rose, and I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their engagement. It […]

Couple smile at the camera as they share an embrace, taken by Orange County Weddding photographer Christopher Brown

Sarah and Reid were a calm and carefree couple who met while in law school. The love they shared for one another was clearly evident before we took their beach engagement photos, and it was evident while we took them too.  As an experienced wedding photographer and preferred vendor at their chosen wedding venue, Five […]

Engaged couple sharing an embrace in front of the fountain at Greystone Mansion, captured by Christopher Brown Weddings

I absolutely loved taking these beautiful, elegant, and classy Greystone Mansion engagement photos for Tatiyana, a local from LA, and Jakob, who was from Norway. The couple and the location were just fantastic. To help you understand why I’ll start with the venue. Why Choose Greystone Mansion Greystone Mansion is a special place in the […]

Engaged couple posing together during their Laguna Beach engagement shoot with Christopher Brown Weddings

Laguna Beach is one of the best locations in Southern California for a special and memorable engagement photoshoot. If you look around the area, you will find many different parks and beaches for this purpose. To help you make a decision, I’m narrowing the list down and bringing you the top 6 Laguna Beach engagement […]

The Montage is a distinctive hotel and sanctuary in Laguna Beach that offers a beautiful beach just below it that boasts the most impressive ocean views. It provided an outstanding destination for this fun, loving, and passionate Laguna Beach proposal for Eliseo and Hannah. I have to say, as a photographer with plenty of proposal […]

Guy planting a kiss on his fiance’s head for their Crystal Cove engagement photos

I love shooting wedding and engagement photos, including this Dreamlike El Matador Engagement Session, for all sorts of reasons, but mostly it’s because I get to meet so many people, and I get to be a part of their visions for these special days. I also love going to such great locations for these photoshoots […]

Couple sharing an embrace with sun shining behind them, taken by Temecula wedding photographer Christopher Brown

Once again, I got to combine my love for photography with my love for traveling for David and Raajan’s romantic winter El Matador Beach photoshoot for their engagement. I loved going back to this incredible destination and found the perfect spots to capture every beautiful and intimate moment between this loving couple. The Inspiration For […]

The natural beauty of Laguna Beach speaks for itself. It’s as easy to imagine a honeymoon over there as it is an engagement shoot. Of course, the really pristine spots maintain their beauty due to their exclusivity. In fact, my shoot with Emma and Jake at Emerald Bay wouldn’t have happened without a friend letting […]