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bride and groom walking to the ocean

Few places in the world feel as effortlessly romantic as Carmel River Beach in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. With soft golden sand, dramatic coastal cliffs, and that iconic misty glow that California is known for, it’s one of the most magical places to plan an intimate wedding or elopement. As a photographer who serves couples all over […]

Carmel River Beach Elopement — Ceremony in Carmel, California

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bride and groom by glamping tent and floral arrangement

Beau and Madeline’s Elopement Every detail of this elopement was perfect and fit Beau and Madeline’s personalities so well. From the California Mountain location to the table settings and flowers. It was so perfect I’d love to share the wonderful vendors who made the elopement day perfect. Elopement flowers The colors of these roses is […]

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Bride and groom stand on Big Sur cliffs by the ocean

Getting married in 2020 during the Covid 19 pandemic has changed a lot of things to say the least. Elopements and elopement photography have taken off and the wedding and wedding photography industry has been hit hard. Sariah and Daniel did not let that stop them from their goal of getting married. I am so […]

Big Sur Elopement Portraits

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mother and daughter standing by the ocean

Gah, isn’t this beach just beautiful? The family portrait session I had with this family was your typical day in Camel, California. It was kinda chilly and kinda sunny which made for the perfect setting. I love how the wind blows her dress and hair. Wild wind just makes family portraits for artistic and beautiful […]

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curly hair family looking at ocean at garapata beach

Garapata Beach Family Photography This family photography session was a dream come true. The beauty of this family was matched by the beauty of this scenery. I loved how the girls were so fun and adventurous. I was able to really capture the close bond the family has and those curls went on for days. […]

Garapata Family Portraits

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couple hold each other at bixby bridge in big sur

Matyas and Battina Engagement photography Matyas and Bettina had a gorgeous engagement photography session on the wild Garapata Beach in Big Sur, California. Epic Big Sur This beach is special to them because they spent a lot of time here during the lockdown as one of the only places open. Their engagement session included beautiful […]

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Andrea and Alexis Engagement Photography at Sunny Cove Beach Santa Cruz engagement photography session with Andrea and Alexis. Andrea and Alexis were the cutest couple at their engagement session. It was obvious the connection these two had. They said that the beach and the ocean was a special part of their relationship. Andrea even proposed […]

Santa Cruz Engagement Photography

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Couples Photography Session with Lucia and Joe Carmel River Beach is a great location for couples and engagement photography. Lucia and Joe were married at Carmel River Beach a few months before our session but did not have any photographs taken. It was right in the middle of the beginning of the Covid epidemic so […]

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couple dancing on the beach

Where to propose in Monterey, CA Monterey Bay is the ideal proposal and engagement location for those not wanting a busy beach tourist town. With its multiple picturesque beaches, Monterey is the perfect intimate getaway for you and your partner. With its moderate and foggy weather year round any time of year is great to […]

5 best places to propose in Monterey

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two brides standing on rocky beach

This was a fun project of for bridal photography that I put together.  I wanted to create some marketing material and had my videographer follow me on this bridal shoot.  These sisters are so beautiful and grew up as child models. We headed out to Woodard Bay in Olympia Washington.  This place is rich in […]

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