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.

Natasha Hall and Leo Howard were married in Big Sur this week. They had a private vow exchange by the river under the redwood trees in the forest of Big Sur, followed by an adventure on the coast, which we drove up the Ridgeline I saw the moon peek out above the Bixby with the golden field in the foreground. Then we greeted all their family and friends at the Airbnb. It was such an honor to document their love.

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.

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

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.

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K + J eloped at the Beautiful Kirby Cove in San Francisco this weekend. With their closest family and friends willing to pack up a picnic and hike to the beach below the golden it was one of the most positive wedding parties i’ve ever experienced. The day of their wedding was incredibly windy, I waited for them at the parking lot to Battery Spencer and my car shook! But with the cove’s protection the wind was almost non-existent once we got down to the bridge! The hike was about 30 min down and back but on a saturday there was almost no-one at the beach which is un-heard of for a saturday in the summer in San Francisco. Future brides; I recommend booking a camping site at the cove so you can drive down!! Without a camp reservation you have to hike and with all the picnic essentials it would have been nice to have their car. K + J’s family was so supportive of them and the way they envisioned their wedding day, everyone focused on their love and the beauty of them starting their life together in the city they first fell in love. I felt so honored to be a part of it!

San Francisco Elopement with M & S I met with them at the beautiful Beacon Grand Historic Hotel to capture their get-ready details and first look. We Uber'd to City Hall for the ceremony, and headed to Lands End for portraits, then onto Sutro Baths for some amazing photos. This was an adventurous day! M & S are off on a beautiful European honeymoon, I can't wait to hear the details!

K & E eloped in the redwoods at the Sequoia Retreat Center in Santa Cruz California. There is a private redwood grove, with close access to the wildflowers and bluffs off the coast. K & E said their vows under the redwoods and had a first look outside of their suite. They had the sweetest cake from Gayle’s Bakery which they enjoyed on the bluffs, And they finished their beautiful elopement day with a first dance as the sun tucked below the horizon.

Camila and Greg Eloped this week at Garrapata Beach. When Hwy 1 had a rock slide a week ago we had to quickly pivot away from their original plan of getting married in the redwoods. They found an incredible Airbnb at Ribera Beach where they had their first look and ceremony. From there we adventured down the coast with an impromptu cheesecake on the hood of their rented vintage Thunderbird. They were both so full of joy and love it was infectious.

Rachel and Jonnie had the most beautiful elopement day at the Sequoia Retreat in Santa Cruz California. They originally planned their day in Big Sur but two days before their planned elopement the road slide happened and we had to re-plan to make their redwood dreams a reality. With the help of the Sequoia Retreat Center letting us use their beautiful property and the adventure to the coast in a rented vintage Mustang from Monterey Touring Vehicles and the most amazing picnic by the incredible Michelle with Forage Vintage rentals, their day came together beautifully.

M & J eloped in an intimate ceremony in Pebble Beach, California on a rainy afternoon last week. The private beach where the ceremony was held was one she had been tide-pooling since she was a child so it was extra special. After the ceremony they popped champagne and danced in the rain, as they finished their first dance the sun peeked out from behind the clouds and a rainbow appeared, It was beautiful!

Chris and Brice's Elopement at the beautiful Post Ranch in Big Sur was a magical day filled with love and stunning views. From the intimate ceremony among the Post Ranch redwoods to their beachside cake cutting at sunset, every moment was beautiful and felt so honest and fun.

Frank and Alexis had a beautiful elopement in Big Sur, California. I had previously captured their engagement in San Francisco, so I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their wedding. They got ready at Glen Oaks Big Sur and had a small ceremony under the Redwoods along Highway 1. We then headed to the cliffs where the waves of the Pacific Ocean crashed along the coastline. It was a stunning location for their special day, and I was honored to capture their love in such a picturesque setting. Wedding photography in Big Sur, California is truly magical, and I am grateful to have been a part of this couple's unforgettable day.

Samantha and Brandon were married in the beautiful town of Crested Butte, Colorado, it was the perfect backdrop for a perfect elopement day!

Crested Butte, with its stunning mountain views, offered an exquisite setting for Samantha and Brandon to say their vows. They wanted an intimate celebration in the wildflowers and that is exactly what we found in the quaint town!

Congratulations to you both!