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Western Engagement Session

Taylor and Aaron, Nipomo, California

This Western Engagement session with Taylor and Aaron in Nipomo, California was so fun. Clearly, one must pop champagne with young horses to truly live. Therefore, we did just that. All the same, the horses handled it pretty well.

Taylor barrel races and Aaron works in the agricultural industry. Moreover, they support each other and are clearly best friends. Since their engagement session, I’ve followed them on social media. Clearly, I have not been disappointed by their Tik Tok’s and more. Without a doubt, they are hilarious.

We started their western engagement session in a barn. Obviously. From there we shot around Taylor’s family property. Which just so happens to be the same location for their wedding. The property has beautiful landscaping designed by Addison Landscaping and Design. Naturally this is where champagne and ponies took place. After that, we headed to a Nipomo back road. Which did not disappoint.

What I love about Western engagement sessions is the attention to detail. I feel like the western way of life is all about appreciating moments. Moreoever, its about appreciating the little things. From Taylor’s custom denim jacket, to her beautiful turquoise jewelry. Clearly, every detail was perfect.

However the most perfect detail was the way Aaron looked at Taylor. Ladies, get you a man that looks at you like you are filet mignon. Even better, one that looks at you like you’re the prize filly at the horse sale!

I’m so excited to photograph their wedding. Due to global circumstances it will be more intimate. In all honesty, those are my favorite weddings. Time to visit with guests, enjoy the food, dance the night away and more.

Peep some of the images from our Western Engagement session below! Stay tuned for wedding photos soon! To book me, contact me here.

Western Engagement session in Nipomo California by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Western Engagement session with horses Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Western Engagement session in Nipomo California with horses by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Western Engagement session in Nipomo California in a barn by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Western Engagement session in Nipomo California with dogs by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Western Engagement session with Taylor and Aaron by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Western Engagement session of Taylor and Aaron by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Western Engagement session engagement ring by Elizabeth Hay Photography.
Western Engagement session personalized denim jacket by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Western Engagement session personalized denim jacket "Drunk in love" by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Western Engagement session personalized denim jacket and turquoise jewelry by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Western Engagement session with horses in a field by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Western Engagement session with horses in a pasture by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Western Engagement session by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Nipomo Engagement session by Elizabeth Hay photography
Arroyo Grande Engagement session by Elizabeth Hay photography
couple kissing during Western Engagement session by Elizabeth Hay Photography
couple walking on road during Western Engagement session by Elizabeth Hay Photography
couple laughing during Western Engagement session by Elizabeth Hay Photography
couple kissing during Western Engagement session by Elizabeth Hay Photography
Western Engagement session dirt back road in Nipomo California by Elizabeth Hay Photography
cowboy engagement session by Elizabeth Hay Photography
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I'm California Equine Photographer Elizabeth Hay. Call me Beth. If you love the smell of fresh hay, a clean horse, the sound of a nicker when you walk towards the stall, and you think dirty boots are better than clean — you're in the right place. Welcome to all the bloggy goodness.

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