Let me just start off with this, if you're looking for a sign to book Elizabeth, this is it, do it! Also, I almost NEVER write long reviews, but our experience was so amazing, I wa...nted to take my time and share our great experience.
Short review - I booked Elizabeth to photograph my proposal, and she was absolutely the best! The photos were amazing, her attention to detail is excellent, and what my fiancée and I appreciated the most is how intimate the experience was, Elizabeth takes her time to really get to know you as a couple and she gets so invested in your love story which absolutely helps her capture the best photos. If you're like us too where we don't really know how to pose or anything, worry not, Elizabeth is great at instructing you guys what to do, how to pose, etc so the photos come out looking candid and natural. Our session was only booked for 30 minutes and we wanted it around sunset, we may have started a little early, but we were so grateful that Elizabeth decided to extend our session a little longer to capture more breathtaking photos since the sunset lighting was reaching its best point!
Long review - I had been planning to propose to my then-girlfriend for some time, but had no idea where or how, I knew she wanted something somewhat private and intimate with just us two present. I knew also I wanted to capture the moment by hiring a photographer as well. As an LA local, I figured Malibu would be a nice spot but had no idea of a specific location, so I searched on google, and this is how I came across Elizabeth's page. She had a detailed section with her recommended spots around the Malibu area with sample photos and all the information you need to know. Right then, I knew she was the perfect photographer to hire, so I inquired and the rest is history. As I mentioned, Elizabeth will take her time to get to know you and your partner's love story, she becomes so invested that in the short amount of time of working with her, we immediately felt like we were good friends for years! She sent me two recommended spots based on my preferences along with a full album of her past clients at those locations, which I did check out and further discuss with her the plan for her to hide in plain site (which she was great at haha) and come up behind us to capture the candid moment I dropped on one knee. I didnt choose this option, but Elizabeth also has connections if you choose to have a surprise set up at the location when you arrive for the proposal. Also If you're looking for a great beach with rock side view when the tide is low, ask her about Leo Carillo beach! It was absolutely perfect for us. Part of the experience we booked was choosing photos to create a physical album which we did at a separate date at her personal office/studio in Ventura which she made us feel right at home complete with drinks and snacks! The session went smoothly and it was so fun. At the end, she took the time to let us know her other booking options when it comes time for us to plan for wedding photos and videography, and of course from our amazing experience, my fiancée and I would absolutely love to book with Elizabeth again in the future, she also offers discounts for repeat clients! The session and album was worth every penny, if this review doesn’t convince you of her expertise and professionalism, then check out some of my favorite photos from our session, I promise you wont regret booking her!