ENGAGEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER SAN DIEGO

Paige and Brady:

A surprise Wedding Proposal in Laguna Beach
(Photos in Video Below)

There are times when I go into photographing something and I just don’t know what to expect. Although I’ve done this so many times over the years, I STILL get nervous. But this can also make the session fun! I think it’s because I pour my heart and soul into it when I photograph people, especially days like this. This day was extra special.

This is my boyfriend’s younger cousin, Brady, proposing to his girlfriend, Paige, of 4 years. I didn’t know them well, which made me nervous. I hadn’t had a chance to talk to Brady to understand what he wanted. So THAT also made me nervous. I had no doubts I could handle the task at hand, but I just wanted it to be PERFECT.

I’m not gonna lie, I said a little prayer asking for guidance that day. And if you know me, you’d probably know that I tend to believe in signs. Especially angel signs. That day, the signs everywhere. I felt guided to do all the right things. Plus we ended up with this beautiful sunset that I felt was also a gift.

The whole time Dave and I were out there with Paige & Brady, we were pretending that we were having THEM help US with my portfolio. Little did Paige know that right at sunset, Brady would propose to her.

I don’t know if this slideshow will mean as much to a total stranger as it means to us, but man, I am overwhelmed by the beauty of experience. I feel so blessed to have been able to see it first hand. It was an absolute perfect day.

Right as he proposed, their families, who were watching from up above on the cliff, started cheering from far away. That’s why she looks up as he got down on one knee. You can actually hear it in the video clip. I’ll admit I don’t know them well (yet), but Dave has always told me that Brady’s dad (Uncle Paul) was a huge influence in Dave’s life growing up. Dave has said that his Uncle Paul was one of the top 5 influential people in his life, referring to him as a man of integrity, full of heart, compassion and mischief. He sees much of that in Brady.

I never had a chance to meet Brady’s dad, but from what I can tell, “Uncle Paul” did an amazing job. From the little time we shared, I see that Brady has turned out to be such an incredible person. Dave had always said that Brady is a true gentleman. After watching them on this day, I can totally agree. It’s a rare thing to see these days. As for Paige, not only is she beautiful, but she seems like she’s the sweetest girl. I’m so happy for these two to have found each other and fallen in love. I wish them a lifetime of happiness.

A magical beach proposal at Cuvier Park in La Jolla, California—filled with love, surprises, and one unforgettable moment. 💛

Grayson Franz planned the perfect proposal for Emilia Rebelo, but like many real love stories, things shifted at the last second and we moved slightly down the beach to make it all come together. What Emilia didn’t know was that an even another surprise waiting…

Her sister, Lili Rebelo, (‪@lilrebelo‬) had secretly flown in from New York by Grayson to be a part of the proposal. She went to incredible lengths to keep it a surprise—pretending to be at home, updating her location from her iPad, and even letting Emilia call her boyfriend while she was actually traveling across the country. Grayson told Emilia they were simply heading to a bonfire… though she started to get suspicious when they were getting a little too dressed up for it. 😊 “People, why are we lookin’ so cute for a BONFIRE??” 🔥😆 What followed was one of the sweetest, most emotional proposal moments—complete with a joyful sister reveal, laughter, and so much love.

This all happened just 24 hours ago, and I felt so inspired I had to put this together right away. Filmed and photographed by: ‪@JanisFoleyPhotography‬ And Dave Christopher

🎵 Music: “Light” by Sleeping At Last ‪@SleepingAtLast1‬ “Lifetime” (cover) by Ni/Co (originally by ‪@justinbieber‬ @ni.co-official

I incorporated a mix of photo and video, including some clips that feel like old home movies—which I absolutely love for the nostalgic, intimate feeling they bring to moments like this. If you love romantic beach proposals, surprise engagements, and real love stories, you’re in the right place.

San Diego Engagement Photographer