The beautiful H + J on the Carmel Coast for their engagement session. They both have known each other since high school and their relationship is so full of laughter and joy. My goal of every session is to really get to know my clients so I am not making work that is like me but captures them as a couple. They told me in their inquiry how much they laughed together and I hope that comes across in their session because they were both so fun to be around. Carmel has such a diverse landscape and you dont even have to drive far down the 1 to see cliffs and beaches that are so much better ( less cr ..read more

K + J eloped this week in the beautiful redwoods of California. They stayed at the beautiful Glen Oaks Big Sur and brought their amazing friend Micheal to perform a heartfelt ceremony in the redwoods. My favorite part of their day was how they got ready together in such a sweet way and set aside 10 min for creative photos in the light of their cabin. I loved the small cake that their friend made them with the cutest cake topper! ( a Polaroid of them ..read more

Deetjens Big Sur is one of my favorite hotels for clients to stay at during their California elopement. It is one of the oldest hotels in Big Sur, with its charm and unique vibes. S + M got ready at the beautiful antique cabin in the woods and their ceremony under the redwoods, followed by a first dance and picnic at the beach. What a beautiful day ..read more

Nicole and Samuel eloping on the picturesque Oregon Coast was magical. The day began with their emotional first look and concluded with a heartwarming ceremony at Secret Beach. With the luxury of a whole four hours, they were able to soak in every moment of their special day. The couple's easygoing demeanor and deep connection created an atmosphere of unforgettable moments and intimate photography ..read more

Claudia and Avery Eloped this week in Carmel, California, with both their best friends, all the love in the world for each other, and nothing but laughter. We adventured to the cliffs where their friends led them through heartfelt vows; they celebrated with a champagne spray and shots. We explored Garrapata Beach for couples portraits and their first dance on the beach. They had the most beautiful, heartfelt day, and I felt so lucky to be a part of it ..read more

L & P eloped this week at Deetjens Big Sur for their California elopement; they are high school sweethearts who have been together for years and wanted to explore Big Sur for the first time together on their road trip from Washington. I suggested Deetjens for its proximity to beautiful redwoods with overall charm. We started their wedding day with a quick cuddle in the cabin before having a first look in the redwoods; then, it was off to the cliffs and beach for a champagne toast at sunset ..read more

J and J eloped this week at Pfeiffer Beach Big Sur. Coming all the way from Kansas City to Carmel for the first time, I was so excited to show them the coast. They stayed at a guest cottage in a house in Carmel and followed me to the cliffs and Pfeiffer beach. Most of their wedding day was full of laughter. I absolutely loved their ceremony on the cliffs as the fog rolled in ..read more

S and V were married last week at the beautiful Deer Creek Mountain Resort in Bailey Colorado. Deer Creek Mountain used to be a summer camp in the 60s’, it has been transformed into a beautiful 10-acre wedding venue this gorgeous outdoor venue has stunning mountain views with aspen trees and an abundance of beautiful space ..read more

J +K had an intimate wedding this week, they stayed at the La Playa Hotel in Carmel, California. They were joined by J’s best friends and K’s siblings. They had a beautiful first look at the hotel before heading off for a cliffside ceremony along the Big Sur Coastline and a beachside picnic, followed by a first dance on the cliffs as the sunset over the Pacific Ocean ..read more

Embrace the natural beauty of Big Sur with Loma Vista Gardens, where every photo tells a story of romance and elegance. Capture your special day against one of the most picturesque backdrops in California ..read more