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 […]

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!

Leading up to Eden’s proposal, it rained for three days straight..and it was the first rain I had honestly seen since moving here in May! He had a cliffside picnic in Big Sur planned for his proposal and I was totally stressing. I figured it would start raining or be too cold and windy and […]

I photographed Big Sur locals who live and work here. So of course they knew the best unmarked trail in Big Sur to take some epic engagement shots at sunset! They are getting married next month! Congratulations, guys! xoxo

Playing with light in Balboa Park. Balboa Park is one of Jenn + Matt’s date night spots. For all you non-San Diegans, it really is a cool (and huge) park if you’re in town, but the photos taken there can often lean towards CHEESY. So, it was important to me to capture them as the […]