Big Sur California Intimate Coastal Proposal //Billy and Stephanie

Proposal
Written By Flora Gibson

Working with Billy on surprising Stephanie his soon-to-be fiance was so much fun! Billy was corresponding with me from out of town, we knew he wanted a spot overlooking the ocean that would be high-heel-appropriate. We discussed how he wanted the proposal to go, and we discussed several options. Billy decided on pretending the surprise was a couples photoshoot, and we had a code word. After posing them for a while,  I instructed them to stand back to back without touching. While Stephanie was told to look off in the distance Billy was getting down on a knee. Then I got to witness the elation as I said now turn around and face each other. I immediately started crying, their love was palpable, and getting to be a part of such an intimate time was such an honor.

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Carmel Engagement Session
Carmel Engagement Session

H + J chose Carmel by the Sea for their engagement session. They have known each other since high school, and their relationship is so full of laughter that it was easy to capture them naturally. I appreciate both of you for trusting me to preserve this time of your life in Carmel. I love Carmel for engagement sessions as a variety of landscapes and the ability to get away from crowds is second to none.

California Redwood Elopement
California Redwood Elopement

K + J eloped this week in the beautiful redwoods of California. They stayed at the beautiful Glen Oaks Big Sur and brought their amazing friend Micheal to perform a heartfelt ceremony in the redwoods. My favorite part of their day was how they got ready together in such a sweet way and set aside 10 min for creative photos in the light of their cabin. I loved the small cake that their friend made them with the cutest cake topper! ( a Polaroid of them!)

Deetjens Big Sur Photographer
Deetjens Big Sur Photographer

Deetjens Big Sur is one of my favorite hotels for clients to stay at during their California elopement. It is one of the oldest hotels in Big Sur, with its charm and unique vibes. S + M got ready at the beautiful antique cabin in the woods and their ceremony under the redwoods, followed by a first dance and picnic at the beach. What a beautiful day!

Flora Gibson
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