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Sunsets, Sand & Seriously Cool Love

Sunsets, Sand & Seriously Cool Love: A Trendy Sunset Beach Engagement Shoot

You know those days when everything just… works? That was this sunset beach engagement shoot. Golden hour showed up like it had something to prove, the ocean breeze was giving effortlessly tousled hair, and my couple? They rolled in looking like the main characters in a Netflix series about love, coastal vibes, and probably owning a very stylish dog.

Meet the Couple: Effortlessly Trendy & Camera-Ready

From the second they stepped onto the sand, I knew this wasn’t going to be a stiff, “say cheese” kind of session. Nope. These two are the kind of cool that doesn’t even try—it just is. Think low-key trendy outfits perfect for a beach engagement session, and smiles that didn’t need coaxing.

You know how some couples warn you, “We’re awkward in front of the camera”? Then proceed to deliver candid couple photography magic like it’s their side hustle? That’s them.

Golden Hour Came to Play

Let’s talk about the real MVP of this shoot: the weather. Golden hour engagement photos are always a dream, but this one? Next level. The sun clocked in with that soft, glowing, “I woke up like this” light. The breeze? Just enough to make hair look artfully wind-swept, not like a shampoo commercial gone wrong.

There were laughs, a few playful wave-splashes, and that perfect stretch of 20 minutes where the light turns the beach into a cinematic backdrop.

The Vibe: Authentic > Perfect

What made this session unforgettable wasn’t just the location (though, wow) or even the lighting (also wow)—it was them. They didn’t overthink the poses. They laughed. They whispered inside jokes. They were comfortable enough to just be, and that’s when a romantic beach photoshoot stops feeling like a shoot and starts feeling like a third wheel on a really good date.

Why This Shoot Was Pure Magic

I left with sand in my shoes, a camera full of dreamy frames, and that little thrill you get when everything aligns—light, love, and laughter.

If you’re planning your own beach engagement shoot, here’s the secret: wear something that feels like you, embrace the breeze, and always aim for sunset. That golden glow does more for your photos than any filter ever could.

Hey, It’s Me!

About Me

Hey, I’m Debbie Lourens – your professional third wheel and memory catcher!

I’m all about capturing the real stuff — the happy tears, the goofy grins, the hugs that feel like home. My goal? To make you feel so comfortable that you forget there’s even a camera around. No stiff posing, no awkward “what do I do with my hands?” moments — just genuine, meaningful memories that look and feel like you.

When I’m not running around photographing love stories, I’m probably cuddled up with my dogs and bunnies (yes, they fully run the house) or getting lost in a good book — I’m a total book nerd at heart!

Weddings are made up of the in-between moments: the quick glances, the inside jokes, the small things that become the big memories. That’s what I live to capture — the kind of photos you’ll look back on and feel.

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