Crestline is a beautiful, easily accessible choice for engagement photos in the California mountains. You don’t need to go as far as Big Bear for engagement photos if you don’t have the time. Lake Gregory is public access, has parking lots, and has perfect spots for sunset engagement photos on the shore. I love being a Crestline photographer because this spot is SO easy for people to get to!
As a frequent Crestline photographer, I LOVE doing photo sessions on Lake Gregory. I often shoot weddings in Lake Arrowhead, which I also love. But one thing about Crestline is that the lake is public even to non-residents! You can also have a wedding right on the lake through Lake Gregory Weddings.
My favorite session thus far was for Olivia and Dominic. I may be a little biased because Olivia is my younger sister, but truly these are SO dreamy. She wanted a summer rom-com vibe for her Crestline photos, so we focused on movement and wide shots. I also love dabble in being a film photographer so I shot a whole roll of film! Some of my favorite photos were film.
If you’re looking for a photographer for your engagement and/or wedding, consider editing style as well as shooting style. For Olivia and Dom, I made sure to focus on the whole scene for a lot of the photos. This fit with Olivia’s goal of having some beautiful wide shots and felt very real. Sometimes backing up a bit can capture more emotion than close ups. I also focus on the colors being like real life, just sometimes enhanced. Some photographers have very stylized coloring, so keep an eye out for what you like best.
