N + K were married two days ago at the Santa Barbara courthouse but always wanted to have photos in Big Sur. I was so honored when N told me she had been following my work since before she was even engaged and knew she wanted me to be her photographer. They scheduled a three-hour elopement to have the best light in the forest and at sunset. A day before their session we saw that heavy rain and winds were in the forecast, so after a bit of rearranging, we were able to move it up by a day and skip all the rain. I actually normally love a misty, low-fog day, but three hours with heavy wind and rain can be difficult, so I was glad to be able to accommodate the move. Feeling so honored to be able to capture a bit of N + K’s love story in Big Sur.

Lucy and Dustin eloped in the beautiful redwood forest in Big Sur, California. They helped each other get ready in the most beautiful light in their room at Post Ranch Inn. We were off to the redwood forest for their ceremony and then adventured along Coast Highway 1 for some awesome photos along the cliffs, the incredibly rough waves were amazing for their elopement day, the weather was perfect!

L & P eloped this week at Deetjens Big Sur for their California elopement; they are high school sweethearts who have been together for years and wanted to explore Big Sur for the first time together on their road trip from Washington. I suggested Deetjens for its proximity to beautiful redwoods with overall charm. We started their wedding day with a quick cuddle in the cabin before having a first look in the redwoods; then, it was off to the cliffs and beach for a champagne toast at sunset.

Camila and Greg Eloped this week at Garrapata Beach. When Hwy 1 had a rock slide a week ago we had to quickly pivot away from their original plan of getting married in the redwoods. They found an incredible Airbnb at Ribera Beach where they had their first look and ceremony. From there we adventured down the coast with an impromptu cheesecake on the hood of their rented vintage Thunderbird. They were both so full of joy and love it was infectious.

Frank and Alexis had a beautiful elopement in Big Sur, California. I had previously captured their engagement in San Francisco, so I was thrilled when they asked me to photograph their wedding. They got ready at Glen Oaks Big Sur and had a small ceremony under the Redwoods along Highway 1. We then headed to the cliffs where the waves of the Pacific Ocean crashed along the coastline. It was a stunning location for their special day, and I was honored to capture their love in such a picturesque setting. Wedding photography in Big Sur, California is truly magical, and I am grateful to have been a part of this couple's unforgettable day.

Big Sur Beach Elopement, Couple elope in Big Sur California in the redwoods and on the beach. A full-day elopement experience.

California coast elopement. The ceremony was under the awesome redwoods in the Big Sur forest.

Gabrielle & Corey eloped on the Big Sur Coast of California last week. We had a day of full sun, wind and laughter! Congratulations!

T & S and I were up early to catch the sunrise for their wedding day! We had an adventurous morning along the coast of Big Sur for the wedding photos. That afternoon we were back at their Pebble Beach Airbnb for their ceremony along with family and a few close friends. Awesome day!

L & P were married today at the beautiful Glen Oaks, Big Sur the perfect location, their ceremony was in the forest surrounded by tall redwood trees! Then we headed out along the coastline of California and adventured to some amazing cliffside locations.

Taylor and Marty are from Alabama they came to Big Sur for their forest elopement after their Bali elopement was canceled because of Covid. They were a super laid' back couple, from their 60s & 70's music and thrifted attire (which was amazing) and the way Taylor was barefoot most of the day! Such a great Elopement!

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Kendall and Kevin were married at the Cliff House in Big Sur, California on a cliffside deck with a few of their best friends. We followed up their beautiful vows with an epic adventure session down the California coast. Kevin documented the day with some Super 8 mm films, which I can’t wait to see! Congratulations to you both!

Breanna and Collin eloped this week at Glen Oaks Cabins in Big Sur under the tall redwood trees then had a picnic on the beach on the coast of Big Sur.

Aline and Dean eloped this week in Big Sur, California by the tall redwood trees, they exchanged their vows with their toes in the sand and danced at the edge of the cliffs by the Pacific Ocean.