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San Diego Engagement Photography
Romantic engagement sessions at your favorite San Diego location. Salt & Light Photography is Mikayla — a San Diego–based photographer chasing golden light across every coastal city, park, and canyon in the county.
What's included
- Pre-session consultation to plan location, timing, and outfits
- Professional on-location direction and gentle posing
- Full private online gallery with high-resolution edits
- Personal print release for family and social sharing
- Sneak peek gallery within 72 hours of the session
- Access to fine-art print shop and heirloom albums
The process
- 1. Inquiry & consult. Send a note or call 760-539-9932. We'll talk timeline, location, and vision within 24 hours.
- 2. Book & plan. A 25% retainer holds your date. Mikayla shares a full prep guide covering wardrobe, kids, timing, and the perfect golden-hour arrival.
- 3. Session day. Warm, patient, unhurried. She'll direct the whole time so you always know what to do — and still catch every real moment in between.
- 4. Sneak peek & delivery. Sneak peeks in 72 hours. Full gallery in 2–6 weeks depending on the session type, delivered via a private online gallery you'll have forever.
Locations we love
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Why couples & families choose Salt & Light
Local expertise
8+ years shooting exclusively across San Diego County — from Coronado beach ceremonies to Poway backyard sessions.
Documentary + directed
Gentle posing so you never feel awkward, plus space for real moments to happen in between.
Fast turnaround
Sneak peeks in 72 hours; portrait galleries in 2–3 weeks and weddings in 4–6 weeks.
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Book this session
Ready when you are.
Send a quick note and Mikayla will follow up personally with pricing, availability, and next steps.
- • couple session
- • sunset
- • coastal cliffs
- • beach
- • downtown
- • outfit change
Loved by San Diego families
Real feedback from San Diego couples and families. The live Google review module will load here.
"Mikayla captured our beach wedding perfectly — every shot feels like a memory frozen in time."
"We booked our engagement session at Sunset Cliffs. Warm, patient, and the gallery blew us away."
"Our kids are three and one. She got smiles out of both of them in the first ten minutes."
"Maternity session felt so natural. The gallery came back faster than promised."
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should I book?
Weddings book 6–12 months ahead; portrait sessions typically 4–8 weeks. Rush dates are possible — call 760-539-9932.
Do you travel across San Diego County?
Yes — every session includes free travel to all 26 cities in San Diego County, from Oceanside down to Imperial Beach.
What happens if the weather is bad?
San Diego is sunny 300+ days a year, but if weather doesn't cooperate we reschedule to the next available date at no charge.
How and when do I receive my photos?
Sneak peeks arrive within 72 hours. Full portrait galleries deliver in 2–3 weeks; wedding galleries in 4–6 weeks via a private online gallery.
Do you help with posing?
Absolutely — Mikayla directs gently the whole session so you always know what to do with your hands, and the images still feel candid.
Is a deposit required?
Yes — a 25% retainer holds your date. The remaining balance is due 30 days before your session or wedding day.
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Ready to book your San Diego session?
Dates fill up fast in golden-hour season. Reach out today and hear back within 24 hours.