Kimi and Mike chose to have their engagement session in Manhattan Beach, just steps away from where they live with their cute bull dog Rocky. As Mike, grabbed his surf board and Kimi grabbed Rocky’s leash, I noticed the view from their doorstep. It was undeniably beautiful. Ocean and palm trees. What could be more California than that? Now, when I say it is just steps from Manhattan BEACH, I mean just that. Just a one minute walk from their doorstep and our feet were touching sand. Mike is an avid surfer, so living close to the beach was a must for the two of them. Kimi and Mike are the perfect California couple and I don’t think Mike is even originally from California! After seeing how much these two really live the California life, I think Matt and I need to start taking surfing lessons or at the very least use our swimming pool for the first time.
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I think it was here (yes, it was this early) when I started to come up with plans of getting a bull dog of my very own. How can I get Matt (my husband) to decide it’s HIS idea to get a bull dog…



These next two images were taken literally two seconds apart.
I first said, “Look at me” and then I said “Look at each other” and even Rocky turned his head at the perfect moment. BEST. DOG. MODEL. EVER.






Despite being the best model ever, Rocky started to get bored of all of this gushy stuff. And he wasn’t afraid to show it.
















Congratulations Kimi and Mike! I can’t wait for your wedding in June!
Katie these are just stunning! I love your work and how much variety and fun there is in each session!
These have such a wonderful feel! Love the color and looks like you captured their personality perfectly. also, I might steal their dog 😉
Their bulldog, Rocky! How adorable. Loving these, Katie!
I want to live that close the beach! This is such a gorgeous session, love the emotion of it. Love your work!
Great job, Katie! I love that they did both a casual vibe and a classy vibe!
Great work, this images are beautiful!
Love this session. Seems so down to earth and natural. Cute puppy and lovely couple!
fun and sweet!
Excellent session. Very well done
Katie! all your pictures are so lovely… but that kiss in the sun at the beach. that’s just perfect. =) awesome work!!!