California adventure elopement photography with Marlena and Fred, we started our day at La Playa Hotel in Carmel, California and then made our way down the Big Sur coast for an adventurous day along the beautiful cliffs above the Pacific Ocean.

Janice and Michael eloped this year amid Covid and a huge change of plans, (they were supposed to be married in Hawaii) This was their first trip to Big Sur, and it was so fun to watch their reaction to the Big Sur area I was able to take them to many of my favorite spots! Congratulations to you both!

Carina and RJ came to Big Sur and stayed at Ventana for their adventure elopement. Their first look was under the tall redwoods and the ceremony was on the edge of the cliffs on the Big Sur coastline where they both had the sweetest words while reading their vows with the Pacific Ocean waves crashing behind them!

Corey and Adam were married in Big Sur, California after postponing three times due to Covid, the hotel shutdowns, and fires. We finally meet at Ventana Big Sur in October so they could have their dream elopement! They were married in the forest among the redwood trees and exchanged the sweetest vows! Congratulations to you both!

Ebony and Blake were married at the Big Sur River Inn along the trickling Big Sur river, they included their son Nile in the day from the first dance on Leon Bridge to the cake cutting shared between them. It was such a beautiful family affair.

Taryn and Alex are from Los Angeles and absolutely fell in love with the Big Sur Coast. After having to postpone their wedding due to Covid, they decided to have an adventure elopement instead. They stayed at Glen Oaks, so we adventured along the coast to some of my favorite places, with the coolest inverted fog layer most of the day, the low fog is my absolute favorite and sets the most romantic mood.

From hiking in Yosemite, kayaking in Bend Oregon, or exploring the cliffs of Big Sur, I always carry a few key essentials. Here is what I generally bring along to photograph hiking elopements, from having sunrise coffee in the back of my car to sunsets with champagne!

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