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.
If you’ve been dreaming of an elopement that feels both nostalgic and wildly free, a vintage car beach elopement in California might be exactly what you’re looking for. There’s something undeniably cinematic about the combination of salt air, windswept cliffs, and a beautifully restored classic car—it transforms your wedding day into a story that feels like it’s been lived a hundred times before, yet entirely your own.
As a California elopement photographer, I’m seeing more couples lean into this blend of retro romance and coastal adventure, and it’s easy to understand why.
Capture timeless romance with a vintage-inspired beach engagement session in California. From dancing on the sand with a vintage radio to cinematic clifftop portraits, Flora Gibson Photography creates storytelling images full of movement, emotion, and coastal magic.
If you’re wondering what to do for your engagement photos—you’re not alone.
Most couples come in saying:
“We want something natural… but we have no idea where to start.”
The truth is, the best engagement sessions aren’t built around poses.
They’re built around experiences.
At Flora Gibson Photography, I approach engagement sessions like a quiet story unfolding—something you step into, not perform.
Here are ideas that will help your photos feel like you.