Charles & Vivian’s Romantic Monterey Oceanside Surprise Proposal

Charles had the perfect spot picked out for his proposal to his girlfriend Vivian: a spot beside the famed Pacific Coast Highway, up on a cliff overlooking the ocean near Monterey. And just to make extra sure this was the spot, he actually snuck away one day to visit with his dad and dog for a closer look! Presumably, they both approved 😛 [ read more … ]

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Chelsea & Arnold | Sun-Kissed Summer Wedding at the Monterey Memory Garden

The Memory Garden is a beautiful wedding venue nestled in the heart of Monterey, and there couldn’t have been a more perfect day than on Chelsea & Arnold’s wedding day last month. The clear skies meant that we had rays of the golden summer sun shining through the trees, making for an unforgettable setting for them to say their vows and tie the knot. [ read more … ]

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Savauna & J’s Foggy Point Lobos Engagement Session | Monterey Photographer

Weather can be a funny thing. As I was driving down from San Francisco for Savauna & J’s Point Lobos engagement session, the skies were perfectly clear and sunny. It wasn’t until I started to turn into the park that the thick fog suddenly creeped up on me!

But it’s actually kind of interesting, as all the fog gives the scene a peaceful, serene feel, and by fading everything else away, it naturally focuses all the attention on where it should be — Savauna & J! [ read more … ]

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