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.

I was so honored to have 4 images chosen in the top finalist categories for the International Wedding Photographer of The Year 2023. Big Sur Elopement and Wedding Photography.

M & S decided to have a pre-wedding day portrait session, we started at Deetjen's in Big Sur and adventured down to the cliffs along the coastline overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Big Sur Elopement day on the stormy Coast of California. V & J had the perfect elopement day the stormy weather made for amazingly moody lighting which I love. To the vows in the redwood forest, picnic on the beach, and champagne popping on a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean it was the perfect 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.

Guide and suggestions on how to include your family on your elopement day! From a Big Sur Elopement Photographer

Jessie and Matt eloped under the tall redwood trees at Ventana Big Sur, California on a beautiful sunny Fall day! We then explored the coastline along the Pacific Ocean and enjoyed the awesome cliffside and beach where they went jumping in without hesitation! Congratulations!

Cordero and Malina are locals of Monterey California and are high school sweethearts. They have been married for a year and wanted to capture their love in a more intimate way post-wedding. Initially, I had really wanted to have them on a rock surrounded by the ocean; as tides changed the rock was quickly covered and I was so grateful that Cordero and Malina were up for just jumping in!!

Ali and John were visiting Big Sur from San Diego as a couple after being separated by deployments for many months. They have a son at home but really needed a reset to connect with each other. They decided to save the last day of their trip for an adventure down the PNW with me! From some beautiful Big Sur caves and remote beaches with cliff overlooks I truly feel like Big Sur still has some hidden local locations.

Kacie and Sammie joined me on a dark and stormy day on the Big Sur coast to capture their engagement session. Sammy brought her best dad jokes and Kacie kept Sammy warm with lots of hugs. We explored the coast with an adventure session to two different locations and lots of fog! Growing up in Big Sur I think this has been one of the foggiest summers I can remember and I have no complaints about it.

Big Sur maternity session from the redwoods to the sea!

Big Sur adventure session finding waterfalls in the middle of the redwoods and chasing light as it disappeared below the sea.

It’s always fun to photograph a fellow photographer’s family and watch them as their children grow!! We choose Big Sur which was cold and windy this afternoon but the Redding family made exploring with the three boys look easy!

Carmel Valley Wedding // Stu & Shelby

Big Sur Adventurous Wedding of Jaime and Adam