Kaitlyn reached out to me about engagement photos in Los Angeles, near where she grew up. The couple currently live in the Bay Area, but they wanted to do a Los Angeles bar/ neighborhood adventure for their engagement session. Our time together began at the charming Tam O'Shanter, a Los Feliz landmark restaurant that holds a special place in the couple's hearts. This cozy Scottish pub, with its warm atmosphere and delicious food, has been a favorite spot for them since they first started dating. Kaitlyn and carter enjoyed a few drinks and laughter before venturing out into the Los Feliz neighborhood for a colorful Los Angeles photo shoot. This whole session was done on 35mm film and digital- and I am sharing a mix of both together!

A man and woman wait at the Tam O'Shanter Bar to be served
Two hands hold alcoholic drinks, a woman showing off an engagement ring on her left hand
An engagement session at Tam O'Shanter in Los Feliz
A man and woman kiss in front of a case of liquour
A woman laughs and hold her hand on her face at a restaurant in Los Angeles for engagement photos
A woman gives her fiance a sip of his drink for their bar engagement session
A man and woman smile at each other on 35mm film in front of a liquor case
A bar engagement session at Tam O'Shanter photographed on 35mm film

Choosing a meaningful location for engagement photos


Selecting a location that has personal significance to you can make your engagement photos even more special. Whether it's the park where you first met, the beach where you got engaged, or a favorite restaurant, choosing a place that holds meaning for you will help your photos convey your own unique story. If there's no easily accessible location that is meaningful to you, try to incorporate just one idea that holds special meaning- by wearing a piece of jewelry from your significant other, or even playing a song in the background that is special to you.


One of my favorite parts of this restaurant property is the telephone booth that was outside. We had a lot of fun using it for some interesting angles for photos! Getting to flex my creative muscles is why I love going to new locations for sessions. It's a win win of going to a place I know and feeling confident in my spots, or of going someplace new and really getting to be creative and have fun with my couples.


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A los angeles engagement session in Los Feliz
A couple walk holding hands in front of Tam O'Shanter in Los Feliz
35mm film photographer engagement session in Los Angeles
A man and woman kiss through the glass of a phone booth for a film engagement session in Los Feliz Los Angeles
A vintage phone booth is photographed for an engagement session in Los Feliz
A woman shows off her engagement ring on 35mm film for an engagement session in Los Feliz Los Angeles
A woman smiles as a man kisses her cheek for an engagement photo session in Los Feliz neighborhood Los Angeles
A man and woman kiss on 35mm film for engagement photos in Los Angeles
A woman in a black dress smiles for engagement photos in Los Angeles at Tam O'Shanter
A couple sit on a plaid chair with drinks at the Tam O'Shanter in Los Angeles for engagement photos

Exploring Los Feliz


As a Los Angeles photographer specializing in film and digital photography, I love exploring the diverse and charming neighborhoods of the city. Los Feliz is one of my favorite spots for engagement photo shoots. Its eclectic mix of vintage shops, cozy cafes, and stunning Griffith Park views provides a beautiful backdrop. The neighborhood's unique blend of old-world charm and modern-day cool makes it the perfect location for creating timeless and artistic images. My couple really wanted some vintage Los Angeles city vibes, and we found it in some cool architecture, colorful murals, hotel signs, and the Los Feliz Blvd. sign.

Los Angeles city photo engagement session. A couple walks across the street and shows their shadows.
A woman places her hand on a mans shoulder with an engagement ring for engagement photos
A man and woman in black kiss as a car whirs past them on Los Feliz BLVD.
A black and white photo shows a couple holding hands walking in Los Feliz Los Angeles for engagement photos
A couple stands in front of a colorful hummingbird mural in Los Feliz
A black and white photo of a man and woman looking at each other in front of a brick wall in Los Feliz Los Angeles

Our Los Feliz engagement session was a delightful adventure filled with laughter, love, and fun photo stops, including walking by a cat cafe/ rescue. As a Los Angeles film photographer specializing in documentary photography, I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with such amazing couples like Kaitlyn and Carter! Whether you're planning a traditional engagement shoot or something more unique, I'm here to help you create lasting memories that will be cherished for years to come. Let's start planning your engagement session today! I'm happy to help you brainstorm places, ideas, and more.