Carmel Elopement
K + K came to Carmel from the UK to elope and chose me as their photographer! I felt so honored to show them around and do all the California things. From driving a vintage Mustang to going to In-N-Out and saying their vows on the cliffs. I absolutely loved where they stayed in Carmel, the Le Petit Pali Hotel was full of charm and unique design. I used one of their vintage coffee table books for details and loved capturing them writing the last bit of their vows on the perfectly cute bed before they both helped each other get ready. The Le Petit Pali is decorated in such a thoughtful way, and the staff was so helpful and kind, even signing as a witness to their elopement ceremony. Thank you both so much for including me in your day
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.
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.
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.