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Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session

If you’re engaged and looking for a stunning Seattle backdrop for your engagement photos, Golden Gardens beach should be at the top of your list! Located in Northwest Seattle with breathtaking views of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain Range, it’s no wonder why this location has become one of our favorite spots to capture beautiful […]

Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session

If you’re engaged and looking for a stunning Seattle backdrop for your engagement photos, Golden Gardens beach should be at the top of your list! Located in Northwest Seattle with breathtaking views of Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain Range, it’s no wonder why this location has become one of our favorite spots to capture beautiful engagement shots. As experienced Seattle Engagement Photographers we have years of experience photographing couples against this wonderful backdrop surrounded by golden sand, dramatic rock formations and romantic sunsets – all making the perfect setting for a memorable shoot full of vibrant colors and timeless images. If you’re ready to make some magic together in an outdoor oasis that perfectly captures the essence of love – let’s make it happen at Golden Gardens Beach!

Planning the Magic

Today we’ll be talking about one of my favorite beaches for photo sessions! These Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Photos are from one of my favorite engagement sessions from 2021! Gloria and Rory are both Cornell University Alumni who recently celebrated two major milestones this year. In addition to graduating from Cornell University with her Master’s in Fine Arts this Spring, they just got engaged!

You won’t believe the story of how I connected with this amazing couple earlier this year for their engagement session! We chatted about everything from wardrobe to location, and let me tell you, these two know how to plan a photoshoot! To ensure everything went perfectly, I offer a planning consultation for every session I shoot, and we went through everything in detail. The happiness in their voices was contagious, and I couldn’t wait to meet them! After some virtual planning, we narrowed down the perfect location – Golden Gardens Beach Park. Let me just say, this choice was spot on. With its stunning landscape, almost-white sand, and fun-loving beach volleyball crowd, it was the perfect backdrop for their session!

Wedding Planning

Get ready to be blown away because this wedding is going to be an exotic adventure! I just heard from the couple that they won’t be worrying about any planning headaches because their parents are taking care of it all. And the cherry on top? This spectacular event is happening in Tanzania! I don’t know about you, but I am super envious of anyone who gets to witness such a breathtaking location firsthand. Even though I won’t be able to capture the magic through my camera lens, I can already picture it in my mind, and it is simply stunning!

An Elegant Session On the Beach

Can you even imagine looking flawless in 100+ degree weather? Well, Rory and Gloria completely crushed it, both sporting outfits that could make anyone weak in the knees. They strutted their stuff in a flowy pink chiffon maxi dress and a sleek navy suit like it was nothing! And let’s not forget, they weren’t just standing around looking pretty. They were also smashing it at board games and sipping champagne like true champions. Even the sweltering heat couldn’t stop them from having the time of their lives. And, boy, did they make the most out of their time together. They enjoyed the beautiful scenery, embraced the challenge, and gave us some breathtaking photos that would make anyone swoon. Truly, Rory and Gloria are a force to be reckoned with!Check out this stunning session and learn more about Gloria and Rory. It was recently featured in BlackBride.com and Beach Bride!


Session Theme: elegance!

Bride: Gloria Majule, 25, Playwright
Groom’s : Rory McGuire, 26, PhD student in Molecular Engineering

Current City: Seattle, WA

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“We’re soulmates and best friends”.

-Gloria
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What did you do on your first date?

“We met in a Spanish class at Cornell University.”

Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session

What are you most looking forward to as a married
couple?

“Continuing to travel the world together and going on adventures to have new experiences.”

Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session

What did you do on your first date?

“We went to a restaurant in downtown Ithaca and then we went for a walk together.”

Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session

In your opinion, what makes your love special?

“We are best friends, and we are each other’s support system. We love that we are each in
completely different fields, sciences and literary arts.”

Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session

Your best/most memorable moment:

“When we climbed Kilimanjaro together!”

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Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session




Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session

What’s your favorite thing to do as a couple?

“We love playing board games, seeing theater, going to the movies, visiting museums, traveling together, and reading books in quiet parks.”

Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session
Summer Golden Gardens Beach Engagement Session

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