This beautifully calm engagement session from film photographer Elisa Bricker taken in the warm Santa Barbara light is making us pine for the Californian beach! Wearing relaxed and stylish outfits, Michelle and Matthew look the picture of love...

From Elisa: " I have a serious weakness for love and good light, so when Michelle and Matthew scheduled their engagement portraits, I was happy to meet them in beautiful Santa Barbara to celebrate their love for the west coast. Originally from the east, where they are getting married, their engagement portraits were a special treat and a celebration of the life they have built together in California. Michelle and Matthew are very casual and love the beach, so I brought them to one of my favorites and we played by the shore as the sun set low. Michelle has a background in design / fashion and chose a beautiful grecian dress by Rachel Pally. It paired perfectly with Elaine B Jewelry for a pretty but not too feminine look."

Photography: Elisa Bricker | Film Lab: Film Box Lab | Groom's Attire: Dress: Rachel Pally | Jewelry: Elaine B Jewelry

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