{"id":34154,"date":"2021-08-06T17:18:53","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T22:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/?p=34154"},"modified":"2021-08-09T11:32:28","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T16:32:28","slug":"get-inspired-by-this-beach-elopement-shoot-by-esther-makau-photography","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/get-inspired-by-this-beach-elopement-shoot-by-esther-makau-photography\/","title":{"rendered":"Modern Beach Elopement Shoot By Esther Makau Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_34211\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34211\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34211\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-20.jpg\" alt=\"Man embraces a woman in a sequin mini dress on sunny Orange County beach with the waves of the Pacific Ocean behind them. \" width=\"660\" height=\"990\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34211\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: <a href=\"https:\/\/esthermakau.com\/?utm_source=weddingsinhouston.com&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=WeddingsInHouston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Esther Makau Photography<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Elopements aren&#8217;t just for the movies, and amid the global uncertainties of the past year and the new wedding-planning nuances that came along with them, more couples have been opting instead for sweet weddings for two. This modern beach elopement styled shoot was captured by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/esther-makau-photography-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Esther Makau Photography<\/a> in her signature candid, airy style. Esther Makau is passionate about freezing moments in time by taking candid wedding photos that tell a couple&#8217;s unique love story. &#8220;Timeless, romantic and candid moments are captured because of a couple&#8217;s connection with each other and their photographer. Your memories are as important to me as they are to you,&#8221; explains Esther. As you scroll through the photos from this shoot, you&#8217;ll almost feel the ocean breeze and the love and laughter shared between the bride and groom.\u00a0<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This inspo-worthy shoot is the perfect blend of modern and timeless! Our bride opted for a dazzling short, sequined mini dress by Vera Wang with a delicate jeweled belt. The white sequins bring the perfect amount of chic to the beach. Its draped, flowy fit, and open back add an air of oceanside romance. To match the beach elopement style, the bride wore her hair in loose, textured waves that look so natural. Then, her soft makeup polishes the look. The groom&#8217;s classic-meets-modern black and white style coordinates perfectly with his bride.<\/p>\n<p>Take in all of the beachy elopement beauty on Orange County, California&#8217;s sunny shores, through the gorgeous photos below!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34193\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-16.jpg\" alt=\"This beach elopement was set on the beach in Orange County, California, where the waves roll over rocks and sand. \" width=\"660\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-16.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-16-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-5.jpg\" alt=\"California sunshine illuminates the white sequins on the bride's Vera Wang mini dress.\" width=\"660\" height=\"880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-5.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-5-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-5-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34247 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/EsterMakau_AdorneCollectiveWorkshops_TayolrHackettJohnson_0111-e1628267120599.jpg\" alt=\"Woman facing Pacific ocean wearing a deep v-back mini sequin dress by Vera Wang on an Orange County California beach during an elopement shoot by Esther Makau Photography. \" width=\"660\" height=\"990\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34203\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-6.jpg\" alt=\"A groom in a white button down and black pants sits next to his bride in a stylish sequined mini dress by Vera Wang during this beach elopement shoot.\" width=\"660\" height=\"901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-6.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-6-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-6-768x1048.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-6-750x1024.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-12.jpg\" alt=\"A candid photo of a bride and groom as they hold hands and walk in the sand with the ocean in the background.\" width=\"660\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-12.jpg 947w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-12-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-12-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34246 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/EsterMakau_AdorneCollectiveWorkshops_TayolrHackettJohnson_0086-e1628267494437.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman with wavy hair and sequin white long sleeve mini dress with sparkling belt on a beach in California during an elopement editorial by Esther Makau Photography. \" width=\"660\" height=\"836\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-4.jpg\" alt=\"The couple in this beach elopement styled shoot embrace each other on the beach as the sunlight illuminates the bride's draped sequined mini dress.\" width=\"660\" height=\"865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-4.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-4-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-4-768x1007.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-4-781x1024.jpg 781w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-15jpg.jpg\" alt=\"A barefoot bride embraces her groom as the sunlight illuminates the couple and the ocean.\" width=\"660\" height=\"842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-15jpg.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-15jpg-235x300.jpg 235w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-15jpg-768x980.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-15jpg-803x1024.jpg 803w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-34209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-.jpg\" alt=\"The bride and groom walk hand in hand towards the ocean during this beach elopement wedding styled shoot.\" width=\"660\" height=\"829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther-.jpg 957w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther--239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther--768x965.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Blog-Esther--815x1024.jpg 815w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u201cModern Beach Elopement Shoot By Esther Makau Photography\u201d Spotlight Houston Vendor\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"s2\">\u2013 Photography:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.weddingsinhouston.com\/vendor\/esther-makau-photography-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Esther Makau Photography<\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Contributing Vendors:\u00a0Adorn Collective Workshops \/ Taylor Hackett-Johnson \/ KG Hair and Makeup \/ Fleur Gabrielle \/ Vera Wang<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elopements aren&#8217;t just for the movies, and amid the global uncertainties of the past year and the new wedding-planning nuances that came along with them, more couples have been opting instead for sweet weddings for two. 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