Solana Beach Engagement Photos | Mo + Julie
Some love stories come full circle. I first met Julie years ago when she booked my Airbnb, and later, in true California fashion, let me crash on her couch. This spring, I got to see her in a different season of life — with her partner Mo, a bottle of wine, their dog Milo, and the backdrop of Solana Beach engagement photos unfolding in real time.
Mo and Julie have been together for more than five years after meeting through mutual friends and work. Both have spent most of their twenties and thirties in Solana Beach, so it felt right to capture their story here. The ocean cliffs, the quiet stretches of sand, and the easy rhythm of the tide mirrored their relationship perfectly.
Why Solana Beach is Perfect for a Session
San Diego is known for its beaches, but Solana Beach holds a certain kind of magic. It’s quieter than La Jolla, less crowded than Coronado, and in May, you can still find solitude here. Golden hour melts across the cliffs, the tide pulls back to reveal rocky textures, and there’s space to just be.
That sense of calm makes Solana Beach one of the best spots for couples, anniversaries, or engagement sessions. The variety in the landscape — cliffs, ocean, and open sand — creates natural opportunities for photographs that feel authentic and timeless.
Mo + Julie’s Evening
We started with wine tucked into the cliffs, the light slowly shifting softer. Milo, their dog, made his debut for a few frames, tail wagging and paws sandy, adding his own energy to the mix. Nothing about the evening felt staged — just two people at home in their favorite place, moving with ease.
That’s what I love about photographing here: it doesn’t need to be complicated. Solana Beach gives space for couples to just exist, and the photographs become a natural reflection of that.
Planning Your Own Session
If you’re dreaming of photos along the California coast, Solana Beach is a hidden gem. A few tips:
Aim for golden hour in late spring or early summer.
Bring something personal, whether it’s your dog, a blanket, or a bottle of wine.
Check the tide schedule for more open sand and rock formations.
Choose outfits that feel effortless against the ocean breeze.
Whether you’re planning an anniversary shoot, a couples session, or your own set of Solana Beach engagement photos, this place has a way of turning ordinary evenings into timeless memories.
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