With springtime florals, a sunset by the beach and a sweet pup, this Los Angeles engagement is everything we could want and more! Patricia and Matthew took full advantage of their surroundings with a golden hour engagement, resulting in gorgeous photos filled with that dreamy California glow. 

Patricia and Matthew headed to Marina Harbor in Marina Del Rey which proved to be the perfect setting for this couple! The two started off their engagement shoot between the blooms for a few sweet portraits. Their engagement photographer used the surrounding florals to create a whimsical, gardenesque feel. We absolutely love that the couple included their dog in their engagement session! Bringing along your furry friend can help to put you at ease in front of the camera. These candid photos are a great way to show your personality in your session.

The couple moved to the beach just in time for golden hour -- roughly the hour before sunset. This time of day is perfect for couples looking for that magical glowing light for their portraits. The bride-to-be wore a flowing white dress, one of our favorite trends in engagement photography, which caught perfectly in the ocean breeze. As the sun began to set, the couple posed for some romantic and ethereal silhouette portraits which are nothing short of amazing! If you’re planning a beach engagement shoot of your own, let your photographer know you’d like to plan it around sundown to capture the same effect.

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