You might want to elope in Big Sur… ….because of the romantic restaurants, quiet redwood groves, windy cliffs and stunning beaches….or maybe you initially wanted to have a big wedding in Big Sur but quickly realized it wasn’t for you…maybe because of the difficulties in booking one of the few venues or the logistics for […]
These two Swedes were staying at Ventana when he proposed. After a celebratory proposal picnic, complete with champagne and rose petals, they followed me up the coast of Big Sur in their Porsche convertible rental. Since he had chosen midday, lighting can be tough but luck was on our side and they were cool about […]
Big Sur has a special energy that it is known for and so I’m not surprised so many couples choose to have their baby moon in Big Sur. To soak up the serenity, feel close to nature, hit a spa, and often have maternity photos taken. Read on for three tips to help you make […]
Loved meeting this Texas couple about to have their beautiful baby! They were on their babymoon vacationing at Ventana Big Sur. The perfect trip to take some stunning maternity photos in the redwood forests of Big Sur! So excited for these soon-to-be-parents to meet their beautiful little one and wishing them all the luck in […]
Photos of the bride and groom, plus the biggest, coolest bridal tribe in this intimate Big Sur Wedding at an epic private residence in Lucia, Big Sur, CA.
This elopement was, I think, what many couples dream of when they think of eloping. These two Brooklynites ran off together to Glen Oaks Big Sur, and stayed in the most adorable super private log cabin next to a river. They were married in a spot they chose, in a clover field surrounded by redwoods. […]
C + B, from Reno, Nevada, returned to a spot (Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur) they had great memories from on their last vacation, this time with their two pups (Huck + Finn, so cute!) in tow. But this time, C surprised her with a ring in an engraved wooden box. When I say it […]
Just like in the movies, LA-based N proposed to S by hiring a local Big Sur pilot to fly over the Ventana Big Sur property pulling a banner that said, “Marry me, Sophie.” So sweet, so romantic. She was very surprised and they both were so happy. I love being around this magical energy created […]
A surprise proposal at Ventana Big Sur, followed by a happy, carefree session to celebrate at Pfeiffer Beach. This NYC-based couple on vacation here in Big Sur was kind, fun to be around, sweet, andddd they got their MBA’s from Harvard and Stanford. Plus, they dressed and looked like THAT. Truly a golden couple!
Big Sur is magical. Proposing and getting engaged is the most magical, surreal moment in perhaps a lifetime. So, it’s no surprise so many guys choose Big Sur to propose to their partners. I shoot dozens of proposals a year here, and so I thought I would share a few of my favorite spots to […]
