Samuel H. Boardman State Park Elopement

Elopement
Written By Flora Gibson

Nicole and Sam eloped on the Oregon Coast a few weeks ago, and it was such a beautiful wedding day. From their first look to their ceremony and first dance at Secret Beach, it was one of the most beautiful elopement days I’ve been a part of. Nicole and Sam were so easygoing and full of emotion; I’m so happy they scheduled 4 hours and decided to focus on coastal views as we had more time for authentic imagery and moments. They had originally wanted to include Jedediah Smith Redwoods but, after driving there themselves, decided against it, as it’s SUCH a massive trip between the two. My favorite part of their day was how emotional their first look was and how fun their beer cheers were, with so many champagne pops it felt so fun and real for them.

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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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