A beautiful intimate wedding/elopement in a private vineyard in Corral de Tierra. I LOVED capturing the entire wedding day for M+P, aka world’s cutest couple. Preston has been a traveling musician for twelve years (he’s a guitarist for Jamestown Revival), and Monica is a pediatric trauma nurse (as all parents would agree she’s a legit […]

An intimate vineyard private wedding (micromony) combining two cultures, with Zoom attendees from five countries When S + J contacted me, they told me of their postponed big Nepalese wedding, and how heavy their hearts were that all of the bride’s family couldn’t attend their new micromony at romantic De Tierra Event’s Hacienda House. But, […]

There are so many beautiful places in Big Sur to elope. So here is a guide on how to narrow down the right spot for you as a couple. Rivers, forests, beaches, cliffs, mountaintops…I can think of 100 spots off the top of my head that have magical energy or secluded or romantic or easy […]

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 […]

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!

M+L were married last year and on a vacation this week from the Midwest to Carmel and Big Sur. They decided to celebrate their first wedding anniversary with some sweet photos during their first trip to NorCal. The day started with gloomy, ominous weather and the power in their hotel even went out, but 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 […]

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