Morro Bay Beach Proposal
Alex asked Hayoung to Marry him in Morro Bay
Alex had been planning this proposal for months. He reached out from the East Coast with the idea to surprise his girlfriend, Hayoung, during a weekend trip to California. The plan was to fly out, spend the weekend exploring, and end the trip with a proposal at Morro Bay. We scouted the location ahead of time and decided on a sand dune that overlooked the shoreline—open, quiet, and perfect for sunset. I arrived early to set up a bouquet and blanket where they’d walk in, waiting for the light to hit just right.
The evening couldn’t have looked better. Morro Bay has this subtle, cinematic atmosphere when the sun drops—soft light, muted tones, and a calm that feels still even when the wind picks up. The proposal unfolded naturally, just the two of them surrounded by the sound of the waves and the warm color of the sky.
There’s something about the California coast that always lends itself to cinematic storytelling. The texture of the sand, the scale of the cliffs, the way the light reflects off the water—it creates a setting that feels natural but elevated. This proposal was one of those moments that came together exactly as envisioned: intentional, simple, and beautifully real.
Photographed on digital and film - 35mm and 120mm
