Big Sur Engagement
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.
Emily and Austin eloped at Jedediah Smith Redwoods this week in California. With a private ceremony surrounded by massive redwoods, they continued their day with a beautiful first dance on the beach, followed by a picnic, where they mixed custom cocktails, surrounded by my favorite feature, beach grass. They had such a beautiful day crossing back and forth between the Oregon and California border.
Rebecca and Julia are engaged!!! Rebecca reached out to me a few months before their trip to Big Sur with a plan to surprise the love of her life. I absolutely loved working with Rebecca she was so intentional and decisive in what her vision was. Deetjens was the perfect proposal spot, easy to meet, and plan with a beautiful backdrop. Julia plays the guitar, and I loved that they included that as part of their story. Rebecca proposed right in front of their cabin, the Castro cabin and then we adventured to the mountains and meadow for some couples portraits after. Congratulations you two!!!