Swami’s Beach Encinitas Golden Hour Couple Photos / Ashley & Harrf

There's something magical about Swami's Beach during golden hour—the light here is a photographer's dream. As Ashley and Harrf wanted to celebrate ten years of being together with a golden hour photos shoot and such a strong love like theres creates a language between two people that can't be posed or manufactured.

They moved naturally, no forced poses. Just genuine laughter, stolen glances, the kind of intimate moments that make a photograph sing! The rocky coastline provided perfect framing—each shot a balance of their love and the dramatic Encinitas landscape. I watched for those split-second moments - a spontaneous laugh, a gentle touch, the way Harrf would look at Ashley with such pure adoration.

Golden hour light is unforgiving and magnificent. Their images aren't about looking perfect—they're about feeling deeply, loving completely. Ten years of marriage isn't about the grand gestures, it's about these quiet, beautiful moments.

Encinitas is my “home” beach and I hope y’all enjoy these golden hour shots :)