El Salvador Engagement in La Libertad

A + D and I planned an El Salvador engagement session during October in La Libertad, El Salvador.

If you’re not familiar with this El Salvador, there is a season when pebble rocks overwhelm the beautiful tropical beaches. I scouted multiple beaches trying to find smooth black sand we could use, but it seemed the tides were too high or the pebbles overtook the shores. Things were not going according to plan, until a local recommended Playa El Sunzal in La Libertad, El Salvador and off I went. I parked my car on a cobblestone street that transitioned to sand. I stopped at a local market in the village to ask directions to the beach. This man pointed me in my direction and warned me that I would need to cross a small river that rose with the tide. We like a bit of adventure, no? This was the spot for A + D El Salvador engagement session.

A+ D met me here after crossing the treacherous 3 foot deep river (maybe it was less, I’m only 5’2.99”). Hues of reds, oranges, and purples began to leak across the sky as we were nearing sunset. They held hands and walked into the warm waves as I captured every moment between the two. From giggles of finding balance on the rocks to sharing a kiss while the sun glowed across their skin. These to-be-newlyweds dawned their wedding rings excitedly anticipating their wedding day. They exchanged looks of admiration and I was honored to capture them. In one instance of meeting A + D, I felt the closeness between the two. D was a natural model and A showed me the fastest twirl El Salvador has ever seen.

I wish you a beautiful wedding day and a lifetime of love together. I recommend all to visit La Libertad for their destination engagement photos!

A couple stands closely together at the water's edge on a beach, with waves gently lapping at their bare feet.

A couple standing in the ocean, looking towards the horizon. The man is wearing a black shirt and beige trousers, the woman is in a white dress, and they are holding hands.

The same couple from behind, walking towards the waves. The woman looks over her shoulder towards the camera.

The couple is standing in shallow water, facing each other and holding hands, and kissing.

The couple is standing under a tree, the man is embracing the woman from behind and they are looking at each other smiling.

A close-up of the couple in an embrace under a tree, the man is leaning to kiss the woman on her forehead.

A close-up of the couple and the woman is staring at the camera.

A close-up of the couple, the man is holding the woman's hand to his chest and they are gazing into each other's eyes with a tender expression.

The couple walking away from the camera, stepping over rocks in the shallow water of the beach, creating a sense of movement and playfulness.

A couple walks hand in hand on a rocky beach at sunset, with the man in a dark shirt and beige pants, and the woman in a flowing white dress.

The woman, in a white dress, embraces the man , resting her chin on his shoulder, both looking pensively to the side.

A tender moment where the woman, with a serene expression, embraces the man from behind, placing her hand gently on his chest.

The couple stands together facing the camera, the man in a dark shirt and beige pants, the woman in a white dress with a bow, with the ocean behind them.

A romantic pose with the man embracing the woman from behind, both gazing off into the distance over a rocky beachscape.

A couple stands in shallow ocean water with waves gently breaking around them. They are look at each other.

A couple stands together in the surf on a beach, sharing a smile.

The couple in a close embrace, the woman seated on a rock by the water, the man standing, they look into each other’s eyes.

A soft focus shot of the couple in a romantic setting, the man holding the woman’s face, with a sunset and lush greenery in the background.

The couple shares a gentle kiss on the beach, with a dramatic sunset sky in the background, highlighting the romantic atmosphere.

A man lifts a woman in a white dress, as she wraps her arms around his neck and they gaze into each other's eyes.

I’m Karen, a Southern California Elopement Photographer who empowers couples to create memories that will last a lifetime. I am dedicated to providing the tools you need to create an unforgettable experience.

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