Garrapata Beach Elopement
Claudia and Avery Eloped this week in Carmel, California, with both their best friends, all the love in the world for each other, and nothing but laughter. We met at a local Airbnb downtown, and I captured them both through their getting ready and first look among their friends. We adventured to the cliffs where their friends led them through heartfelt vows; they celebrated with a champagne spray and shots. We then said goodbye to their friends and had an hour to explore Garrapata Beach for couples portraits and their first dance on the beach. They had the most beautiful, heartfelt day and I felt so lucky to be a part of it.
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