California Engagement Session on the Monterey Coast with Gabby and Andy

Engagment
Written By Flora Gibson

Gabby and Andy are from Kansas City and came for a vacation in Monterey! This was their first time on our coast and I was so honored to show them one of my favorite places! Gabby was really looking for a cliff location with beautiful light but ultimately trusted me to take them to a perfect location! We went down to the Valley of Lillies and it was a beautiful cloudy sunset (the best kind!!)

Andy and Gabby met at a mutual friend's chili cook-off 5 years ago and have been inseparable ever since. Gabby remembers being so impressed by him when they met - “He's the most driven and intelligent guy while at the same time one of the goofiest and creative people I know! He's so supportive of me and inspires me to be the best version of myself. We've been through a lot and I'm really proud of our relationship and how much we've grown together.”

   I had the best time showing Gabby and Andy the Monterey Coast for their engagement session!!

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Oindrilla and Arjun
Oindrilla and Arjun

This is the dream one-person team every one needs for their big day! Pure raw emotions captured artistically with the perfect play of light and shadow and other natural elements isn't the only amazing service Flora offers, although that would have been fine too if you ask me, given how magical the photographs that she takes are.

When we first approached her for our Big Sur elopement, we were stressed due to the short timeline amidst a pandemic, sceptical about having a ceremony without any friends or family and almost clueless as to where to have the ceremony, how to plan the entire day, and which other vendors to book for other wedding services. But being the superwoman she is, Flora understood exactly what we were looking for and not only did she plan the perfect day for us, she also put us in touch with top-notch vendors in the area who excel in what they do. Aside from her talents, she is also a mindful, kind and warm person. She helped us to be present in the moment and enjoy our day our way and we wouldn't have it any other way.

My partner and I often joke that we are ready to get married ten times over as long as we have Flora to capture it, that is how much in awe we are of the small but meaningful ceremony she helped us have and breathtaking pictures she captured of the same.

Kisa and Noah
Kisa and Noah

We love Flora!!! Her work is truly what dreams are made of! While our entire wedding day was magical, one of our favorite parts of the day was the sunrise hiking adventure with Flora! She took us to gorgeous locations and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. Flora is so warm and fun, you can’t help but have a great time. She goes above and beyond through the entire wedding process. She has great tips, advice, vendor recommendations, thoughtful gifts, and even shared pictures with us the day after our wedding so we could relive the day on our honeymoon, what a gift! We are so grateful she captured so many beautiful moments that we will now be able to cherish forever. Don’t think twice, hire Flora. You won’t regret it! You will get an amazing guide, a great experience, and dreamy photos!

Jah and Jacob
Jah and Jacob

Flora photographed our Big Sur elopement and it was the most incredible experience of our lives. My husband and I are both fairly shy and Flora made us feel so comfortable. She stood apart from other photographers not only due to her raw talent but because I literally thought, who would want to actually hang out with outside of my wedding and during? After meeting for the first time via Skype I knew it would be Flora. She captured us in an authentic way where we could be ourselves and create the most epic memories of our lives. She took us to magical scenic points in Big Sur and we had our first dance on a cliff overlooking the ocean. I was having mixed emotions and sentimental feelings about our decision to throw caution to the wind and elope. But, after spending time with Flora on our wedding day, I knew for certain we had made the best decision to celebrate our sacred union with just us. And that the photos we’d share with our loved ones would capture the magic of our day.

Flora Gibson
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