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Gabby & Matt’s Dreamy Sunset Cliffs Engagement Session San Diego

San Diego Engagement!

Gabby and Matt first crossed paths in the summer of 2014, as recent high school graduate. Luckily, they attended the same college, Valdosta State University. Coincidentally they ended up in the same dorm building, where they quickly became inseparable. After college graduation, they returned back near their hometown in Georgia. They settled down in a beautiful home with their sweet husky, Candi. Gabby has a successful and busy real estate career. While Matt pursues car photography and fulfills his passion for cars while working at Hennessy Porsche dealership. 

After a magical eight years together, these two are engaged and I am SO fortunate to shoot both their engagement and upcoming wedding!

Gabby and Matt came across me on Instagram and we worked together closely to make their dream shoot come together, featuring this gorgeous classic Porsche. I love, love, love that they brought something that they feel so deeply for into our session. Each and every shoot is unique in and of itself- with each couple and their love, location, vibe and energy. Yet, it’s so fun to bring something more into this- whether its a pet, rollerblades, a favorite something, or a frickin’ Porsche! I can’t stress enough how special it is to incorporate real life into a dreamy session.

We chose a Sunset Cliffs Engagement session. It was the perfect back drop for this quintessential California Engagement session.

Sunset Cliffs Engagement Session
 

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Desert Born Studios is an elopement and intimate wedding photographer based in California, serving Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and the American West. 

Rooted in wild places and real connection, I photograph couples who want a wedding day that feels grounded, intentional, and true to who they are. If you’re dreaming of something less traditional and more meaningful, you’re in the right place.

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