Natasha Hall and Leo Howard are married!
Natasha Hall and Leo Howard had a beautiful wedding combining their beautiful Airbnb with the ride to Big Sur with the coastal views at a local beach. Starting in the redwoods to read their vows privately with the river as their witness, they had a meaningful private ceremony, followed by an adventure on the coast and greeting all their family and friends at the Airbnb after. While we drove up the Ridgeline I saw the moon peek out above the Bixby with the golden field in the foreground and knew we had to stop. Natasha and Leo were obviously naturals in front of the camera and literally danced and laughed throughout their day together. It was such an honor and a pleasure to document their love and a small part of their story. Thank you both for choosing me.
As an elopement photographer based in Carmel, I’ve had the joy of capturing countless love stories along this dreamy stretch of coastline—but there’s something especially magical about couples who choose to stay at Villa Mara. Whether you’re escaping the chaos of wedding planning or simply want your celebration to feel more intentional, Carmel offers a wildly romantic backdrop for your day.
Some days, the fog rolls in and never quite lifts — and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. For this Garrapata Beach engagement session, we were gifted one of those moody Big Sur afternoons where the sky stays soft and grey, and the ocean feels like it’s whispering secrets. It was quiet, dramatic, and beautifully intimate — the kind of atmosphere that makes you slow down and lean in a little closer.
When Hanna and Nick invited me to capture their elopement—a dreamy, cave‑side ceremony with their favorite people, a shot‑ski that crackled with laughter, and private vows read high above the Pacific Ocean—it felt like the most perfect love story. It was equal parts intimate, wild, heartfelt, and oh-so-Carmel. And it’s the kind of story I live for as a Carmel elopement photographer.