Monterey, California Photos with the Thompson Family

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Written By Flora Gibson

I loved this sunrise session with the Thompson Family. During this time of year, the best time for light is 7:30 & 8:00 am, my kids are up early and happiest in the AM, so I love when clients are up for the sunrise. We were rewarded with such a beautiful candy-colored sky. 

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Hanna & Nick’s Carmel Beach Elopement
Hanna & Nick’s Carmel Beach Elopement

When Hanna and Nick invited me to capture their elopement—a dreamy, cave‑side ceremony with their favorite people, a shot‑ski that crackled with laughter, and private vows read high above the Pacific Ocean—it felt like the most perfect love story. It was equal parts intimate, wild, heartfelt, and oh-so-Carmel. And it’s the kind of story I live for as a Carmel elopement photographer.

Intimate Elopement in Carmel-by-the-Sea | Villa Mara Carmel
Intimate Elopement in Carmel-by-the-Sea | Villa Mara Carmel

As an elopement photographer based in Carmel, I’ve had the joy of capturing countless love stories along this dreamy stretch of coastline—but there’s something especially magical about couples who choose to stay at Villa Mara. Whether you’re escaping the chaos of wedding planning or simply want your celebration to feel more intentional, Carmel offers a wildly romantic backdrop for your day.

Moody Garrapata Beach Engagement Session
Moody Garrapata Beach Engagement Session

Some days, the fog rolls in and never quite lifts — and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. For this Garrapata Beach engagement session, we were gifted one of those moody Big Sur afternoons where the sky stays soft and grey, and the ocean feels like it’s whispering secrets. It was quiet, dramatic, and beautifully intimate — the kind of atmosphere that makes you slow down and lean in a little closer.

Flora Gibson
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