Katie Stoops Photography

A beachy Californian engagement shoot

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I love California. At some point in my life, I will undoubtedly live there. So when Phi & Eric invited me to come out to San Diego for their engagement shoot, there wasn’t even a question in my mind of trying to make it happen…it was definitely going to. They have two pups who look like Muppets and are loved to pieces. One of the things that Phi & Eric love doing together is going to Burning Man in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert and they wanted to incorporate that in some way. Having a decorated bike at the festival is an important piece of the Burning Man culture…riding around the desert for days. Then, we headed out for a long hike down to the ocean which was worth the workout. Take a look at those cliffs! I love the contrast between the desert and the ocean-very dramatic. Naz from NazFilms and I simply can not wait for their wedding next month in Cartagena, Colombia!

 


Kelly & Jeff: A Palm Springs & Joshua Tree Engagement

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These two…creative, colorful, and completely in love. Kelly just happens to be the mastermind behind the blog, StudioDIY, which is endless fun while, Jeff seeks out & takes some of the most beautiful photos of interiors on the West Coast. There couldn’t be a better match & I’m so happy to share their desert engagement shoot with a film that NazFilms created. We spent the day in Palm Springs and then headed to Joshua Tree where the light doesn’t get any prettier. Enjoy!