Colton Hall Museum - Monterey, CA - Drew Zavala Photography - Jose + Carolina

If you're looking for a photographer in California to capture your engagement session, look no further! Recently, we had the pleasure of photographing Jose + Carolina's engagement at the beautiful Colton Hall Museum, and we couldn't be more thrilled with the results.

From the moment we met Jose + Carolina, we knew they were going to be wonderful to work with. They were both so kind and easygoing, and you could tell they were genuinely in love with each other.

As a photographer, it's always great to work with couples who are already comfortable in front of the camera, but we understand that not everyone is like that, especially when it's your first time doing a professional photoshoot. At the beginning of the session, Jose + Carolina were a little stiff and cold, but that's completely normal. I wasn’t phased at all!

We always give our clients some time to warm up and get comfortable, and that's exactly what happened with these two. With a couple warm ups and ice breakers, Jose + Carolina were able to take a deep breath and enjoy the session.

After that, they were so natural that you would’ve thought they were models! I’m so proud of them and how well they adapted. Their photos turned out beautifully.

Colton Hall Museum was the perfect location for this engagement session. The historic building and grounds provided a beautiful backdrop for the photos, and we were able to capture some truly stunning shots. The architecture and landscaping are everything and more, and we were able to play around with different angles and perspectives to create some unique images.

We're excited to say that we'll be photographing and filming Jose + Carolina's wedding in April. They are expecting a ton of guests, so it's going to be a big event. We can't wait to be a part of their special day and capture all of the beautiful moments for them.

If you're looking for a photographer in California for your engagement session or wedding, we would love to work with you. Contact us today to schedule a consultation, and let's create some beautiful memories together!

Colton Hall Museum - Monterey, CA - Drew Zavala Photography - Caroline + Jommel

If I were to describe Caroline + Jommel in one word, it’d be joyful! They were so much fun to work with, and they had an uplifting and optimistic energy about them.

Caroline + Jommel met online, and they’re looking forward to their big day! In the meantime, the engagement session felt like a huge milestone. I definitely think the euphoria of the upcoming wedding is starting to hit them!

During the two-hour session, we took our time exploring the Colton Hall Museum, and then we branched off to 17 Mile Drive Pacific Grove. Between those two locations, our session was magical!

The day was 10/10! Everything went smoothly. Even the light was gorgeous! Using the sun as my backlight, I captured photo after brilliant photo.

Throughout the photoshoot, Caroline + Jommel were so easy-going. They listened to all of my suggestions! I was so happy when they took my advice to bring a second outfit. Having the diversity adds so much variety and interest to their photos. The extra effort is worth it!

I especially enjoy taking engagement photos if I’ll see the couple later! It helps ease some nerves for the big day. Unfortunately, I won’t be photographing Caroline + Jommel’s wedding, but the same sentiment applies for any future session they might book with me.

What a fantastic engagement session, Caroline + Jommel! I hope your wedding goes as smoothly as our session did!

Carmel Maternity Photographer, Ramos Family Maternity Session

Pregnancy is filled with so many challenging things. Yesenia was just about ready to shed light on her baby girl that was soon to come. Her husband and son were such a good sport with such challenging weather that day. We made it happen! A big big thank you to you and yours Yesenia.