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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Paul contacted me about photographing his proposal on a cliff in Big Sur. This story has a great ending but HOLY hell it was terrifying as it happened. He had seen photos of a ceremony I shot at this one unmarked turnoff and wanted to propose there. So I told him where it was. Since […]