La Jolla Maternity Session: Estrella and Estevan

I saw Estevan cheering his fiance Estrella on from his seat as she gave her Maid of Honor speech at her best friend Estee’s wedding, which I was photographing. I remember Esteban whisking Estrella off her feet on the dance floor and how they emitted happiness and this deep love for each other that was warm and genuine. I remember thinking, “Aww, they look like they have a lot of fun!” Good people attract good people, so it’s no surprise that my couples have amazing friends and family I get to be around all day.

Fast forward to today and Esteban is no longer a fiance but rather a husband, and Estrella is expecting their first child, a baby girl! When they approached me to document this very special time in their lives, I of course said yes. With a combination of land and sea, La Jolla was the perfect place for Estrella and Estevan’s maternity portrait session. Estrella loves the water, so ending on the beach at sunset was perfect!

Estrella and Estevan, I adore you both and cannot wait to hear all about parenthood! You will make phenomenal parents! Can’t wait to meet Baby E! xo, Evelyn

La Jolla Scripps Engagement Session: Melissa and Chris

To find a home away from home is quite special: Melissa, a California native and one time San Diego resident, found a ‘home’ with Chris in Chicago, where they are both medical students. Having braved countless classes, exams, and winters together, they are uniting their friends and family for a destination wedding in sunny San Diego! What better backdrop for their engagement session? A mix of land and sea…or beach, I should say! Melissa and Chris chose a classic San Diego beach session in La Jolla with Torrey Pines in the background. Scripps Beach is one of my personal favorites beaches in La Jolla because you walk and walk for what seems forever, and my favorite thing about these two: they are FUN! Melissa and Chris are all smiles and laughs!

Melissa and Chris, I am SO excited to be documenting your wedding this upcoming fall! I love your positive energy and infectious laughter! xo - Evelyn

La Jolla Engagement: Chelsea and Ben

During a Halloween party, a dashing police officer looked across the room and spotted the most stunning angel he had ever seen. This ‘angel’ was Chelsea, who gladly accepted the drink ‘Officer’ Ben offered her. Despite having previously met via numerous mutual friends, this college party signified the moment where they went from acquaintances to having mutual interest in each other.

These two UC San Diego college students would eventually support each other through graduating and the launch of their respective careers, all while keeping La Jolla close to their hearts: it’s not only where they met, it’s where they have memories of running on the shore and where they became engaged overlooking Torrey Pines. Coming back to La Jolla was the perfect location for their engagement shoot.

Chelsea and Ben, I love how you two look at each other: you are truly smitten! Thank you for allowing me the pleasure of capturing this time in your life in such a special place. Xo, Evelyn