Del Mar · Engagements
Del Mar Engagement Photographer
The warm-up round before your wedding — and a lot of fun. In Del Mar, that means spots like Powerhouse Park and Seagrove Park.
An engagement session is the best thing you can do before your wedding. It's a low-stakes hour to get comfortable in front of the camera, figure out how you two move together, and come away with images for save-the-dates and the wall.
Del Mar is coastal California at its most polished — bluff-top parks, a walkable village, and beaches that glow at sunset. It sits right below the Torrey Pines reserve, so we can pair manicured park lawns with wild sandstone cliffs in a single session.
Local know-how: Powerhouse Park is popular for weddings and books through the city — reserve early. Beach access is via bluff stairs, so we plan for mobility when needed.
Del Mar Spots for Engagements
Where we'll shoot
Powerhouse Park
Bluff-top lawns opening straight onto the beach — a wedding and family favorite.
Seagrove Park
A smaller green overlook, quieter than Powerhouse, with the same ocean backdrop.
Torrey Pines State Beach
Just north, the sandstone cliffs give dramatic, wild texture at low tide.
Del Mar Village
Walkable streets and flowering courtyards for a change of pace from the sand.
Good to Know
Del Mar engagement photography questions
Where do you shoot engagement photos in Del Mar?+
Powerhouse Park, Seagrove Park, Torrey Pines State Beach are my go-to spots for engagement sessions here. Bluff-top lawns opening straight onto the beach — a wedding and family favorite.
Do you travel to Del Mar?+
Yes — About 25 minutes north of downtown San Diego along the coast. Del Mar is part of my regular service area.
Where should we do our engagement photos?+
Somewhere that's yours. Popular San Diego spots include La Jolla Cove, Sunset Cliffs, Balboa Park, and the desert near Anza-Borrego — but a meaningful backyard beats a scenic cliché every time.
How far ahead of the wedding should we book?+
Four to six months out is ideal — enough time to use the images for save-the-dates and to get comfortable with me before the wedding day.
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