Big Sur Engagement

Adventure
Written By Flora Gibson

Katie and Shawn visited Big Sur for their honeymoon and wedding portraits, I felt so lucky to show them around Big Sur, and even with the Hwy 1 road closures from the slip-out, there is so much beauty still accessible from the north side. We had the most beautiful low fog that slowly cleared for an incredible sunset. The low fog adds so much magic to the California coast and is my absolute FAVORITE weather to shoot in.

I’m often asked what the difference is between an “adventure session” and an “elopement”, the main difference is not what you're wearing. Adventure sessions don’t include any getting-ready photos, planning, ceremony, or guests. You generally are ok giving me; your photographer the control of the locations we go to and see as our time is limited together. There are no Zoom calls or a timeline. But they’re so much fun and a great way to get the portraits you always envisioned.

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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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