Nature inspired Southern California Engagement Photos

You’d be forgiven for assuming this gorgeous engagement shoot took place in the Pacific Northwest or Northern California with it’s lush greenery. Which is exactly the feel that stylish blogger Melissa and her fiancé Dennis were hoping for, despite the fact that the shoot took place in Santa Barbara. California wedding photographer KATIE SHULER captured these beautiful images at the Douglas Family Preserve and says, “With its lush greenery there are parts of the preserve that make you feel as if you’re on an exotic island, but as you move closer to the coast you’re met by towering trees and beautiful views similar to the Northern California coastline. I loved that this cute duo included their pups for the first half of the shoot.“

Melissa, the bride-to-be tells us, “We truly love a bohemian lifestyle and decor and we really wanted our engagement photos to bring that to life. We have always appreciated the Northern California outdoors and its tall beautiful trees. We wanted to have an outdoor look that would give that similar bohemian feel but in Southern California. Our photographer, Katie Shuler found this gem and we couldn’t be happier than how the photos turned out!“