Carmel, California Ranch Maternity Shoot // Pat and Mallory

Maternity
Written By Flora Gibson

Mallory and Pat asked me to take their first pictures as a family of 3, what an honor! They invited me to the most beautiful ranch in Salinas featuring roaming horses, ocean views, and miles and miles of a deserted road. I could have photographed them for hours! Towards the end of our session, Mallory was commenting on how excited the baby was, kicking and moving a ton getting to photograph genuine emotion will always be my favorite. Being a photographer in Monterey I feel so lucky to have such a plethora of gorgeous shot locations, but this spot goes down in the books as one of my favorites. 

In other news, the wedding season is beginning! I'm cutting down on other sessions until April as I hope to dedicate most of my time to editing and photographing couples over the next several months. As always I'm behind with updating my blogs but I've been a mix of visiting wedding venues with my 2018 brides, editing the last of my family sessions from January, and spending time with my family surfing. 

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Garrapata Beach Elopement
Garrapata Beach Elopement

Claudia and Avery Eloped this week in Carmel, California, with both their best friends, all the love in the world for each other, and nothing but laughter. We adventured to the cliffs where their friends led them through heartfelt vows; they celebrated with a champagne spray and shots. We explored Garrapata Beach for couples portraits and their first dance on the beach. They had the most beautiful, heartfelt day, and I felt so lucky to be a part of it.

Natasha Hall and Leo Howard are married!
Natasha Hall and Leo Howard are married!

Natasha Hall and Leo Howard were married in Big Sur this week. They had a private vow exchange by the river under the redwood trees in the forest of Big Sur, followed by an adventure on the coast, which we drove up the Ridgeline I saw the moon peek out above the Bixby with the golden field in the foreground. Then we greeted all their family and friends at the Airbnb. It was such an honor to document their love.

Deetjens Big Sur Elopement Photography
Deetjens Big Sur Elopement Photography

L & P eloped this week at Deetjens Big Sur for their California elopement; they are high school sweethearts who have been together for years and wanted to explore Big Sur for the first time together on their road trip from Washington. I suggested Deetjens for its proximity to beautiful redwoods with overall charm. We started their wedding day with a quick cuddle in the cabin before having a first look in the redwoods; then, it was off to the cliffs and beach for a champagne toast at sunset.

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