San Diego Engagement Beach Photos at Ponto Beach. This shoot was done at one of my favorite Carlsbad beaches, South Ponto Beach. It is so pretty with the jetty and the lifeguard stands. This couple was so fun to shoot. They had such fun prop ideas and it made it easy for me to come up with poses for their fun ideas. We had a blast during this shoot laughing and photographing. I think the beach is one of my favorite places to do engagement photos. Especially at sunset. How perfect is it to have beach engagement photos if you live in San Diego. For me the beach sums up San Diego all in one photo.