Glen Oaks Big Sur Elopement In The Redwoods // Big Sur Wedding Photographer
Melissa and Ed Eloped under the redwoods of Glen Oaks in Big Sur. The sun peaked through the trees during their intimate ceremony as they read their vows. Melissa and Ed were feeling overwhelmed with the planning process of their big celebration back in North Carolina and wanted to have a moment just for them. The day before their ceremony they hiked in Pfeiffer and enjoyed some fun breweries in Monterey. Melissa and Ed work for Mother Earth brewing and love sours so I made sure to pack one of my favorite seasons for them to enjoy on the coast as newlyweds. We drove I had so much fun being a part of their day and documenting their love.
In Melissa and Ed’s words: “it was easy from the beginning. It's always been easy. You know when you first start dating someone and all of those firsts can be a little awkward? We experienced none of that. I remember early on going out to dinner with him and he wanted to side-sit in the booth with me. Normally that would make this strong-headed feminist cringe, but I was really excited about it. At some point during dinner, he put his arm around me and I remember having a feeling that it was always meant to be this way. It just felt right. We also both often talk about how in our former relationships we loved to get away here and there and have "me" time without the other person. Now, there is never a time we would choose for the other person not to be there. We will spend an entire long weekend together, and be missing each other an hour into our day when we're back to work. It's gross and makes us both want to puke in the best way possible. “
Venue: Glen Oaks
Officiant : Collette Cuccia
Flowers: Burst and Bloom
I’m a Super 8mm lover. There is nothing like those flickering frames and overscan vibes. I own a Braun Nizo that I've used for personal and wedding work. But man, $200 per roll is tough. So to say I've been waiting for something like the Fuji Instax Mini Evo Cinema is an understatement. I’ll be comparing the mini Instax Mimi cinema, the camp snap, and my traditional Braun Nizo. Disclaimer: nothing is beating the original, but we are using it for comparison. I will be updating this blog as I use the camera more, but I wanted to get my initial impressions up and out to you.