Are you considering a coastal engagement session with your love? We are smitten with the neutral color palette and simple styling in this romantic shoot courtesy of film photographer Rebecca Yale. The ocean has so many complexities to it and is so grand that we love seeing a soft, effortless look paired with the beautiful scenery. This sweet bride to be looks angelic in her light blush Jill Stuart gown ...

From Rebecca Yale Photography: "Emily and Max's engagement session was photographed on one of those perfect warm November days in California. I met Emily many years ago when I was still in college studying photography and interning at Richard Avedon's archive. Emily was a fellow intern and we became friends and bonded over our love of art. We photographed as the sun rose over the cliffs in Malibu. Stepping out on the sand before sunrise was a little like walking in snow, but as soon as the sun rose it was absolutely magnificent with pink light flooding the beach, which we had completely to ourselves other than a few surfers. Since Emily and I both studied fashion photography we agreed it should have more of an editorial feel and less of a bohemian beach shoot so Emily found two incredible dresses and we chose a beach with amazing rocky cliffs and spent the morning running up and down the beach chasing seagulls."

From the bride: "Max and I met during law school orientation. We fell in love over text books and strong black coffee and helped each other survive that difficult first year of law school. Four years later, we live in New York City, balancing our busy big-law work schedules with weekend walks on the Highline, brunch dates and trips to peruse our favorite book stores. Max proposed in our apartment on a quiet Saturday morning last November. True to our laid-back style, he popped the question with a cup of coffee and an engagement ring. I said yes to both."

Photography: Rebecca Yale Photography | Film Lab: Richard Photo Lab | Black Dress: Thakoon | Pink Dress: Jill Stuart

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