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college graduate woman sits on a tall rock overlooking the pacific ocean with seagulls flying above her

It must have been 2014 or 2015. And this young woman was in middle school. I knew her from my youth leadership team at my then-church. And she was such a fierce friend and leader! When she asked me to take her Monterey Grad Photos I was touched. This session is incredibly special to me. […]

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landscape image of young man down on one knee proposing to his girlfriend who is standing - he is sliding the ring on her finger right after she said yes

Surprise Proposal in Carmel-by-the-Sea | RJ + Nicole’s Romantic Engagement

This picture started coming together nearly half a decade ago. It was when these two were just becoming more than friends. And it was back in the day when their lives were long shifts at Chilis and late nights with their besties. We came into the picture a couple years ago when we met RJ […]

This picture started coming together nearly half a decade ago. It was when these two were just becoming more than friends. And it was back in the day when their lives were long shifts at Chilis and late nights with their besties. We came into the picture a couple years ago when we met RJ […]

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engaged couple sit cuddled on a rock formation by the Pacific Ocean. They share a kiss while the sun sets behind them.

Once upon a time a bridesmaid and a groomsman cross paths. And thanks to some mutual friends, too! It wasn’t too long before their meet-ups weren’t so happenstance. At their Lovers Point Engagement Photos they told us how they hung out for hours on their first date. And not a day has gone by since […]

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engaged couple dancing on the beach

Carmel Sunset Beach Photos | Carmel Engagement Photos | Jessica + Joaquin

Most people don’t fly across the world and think the trajectory of their life will change. But that’s exactly what happened to Jessica when she traveled to Spain. And Joaquin was traveling there as well! They both happed to stop in Barcelona at the same time. Same hostel, same day, even same room and bunk […]

Most people don’t fly across the world and think the trajectory of their life will change. But that’s exactly what happened to Jessica when she traveled to Spain. And Joaquin was traveling there as well! They both happed to stop in Barcelona at the same time. Same hostel, same day, even same room and bunk […]

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Engaged couple embrace by the ocean

Picture this. You purchase the perfect engagement ring. And you’re ready to ask your soon-to-be fiancé’s father for their hand in marriage. You sit him down on Thanksgiving day. And he practically gives it all away by letting it slip to your almost-fiancé that you showed him the ring. If you’re anything like Ulises, you […]

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Carmel Fields Wedding | Carmel Wedding Photographer | Noah + Elaine

Tears upon tears upon tears. And no, not clothing tears. Like salty water droplets coming out of your eyes tears. Basically from the moment he turned around to see Elaine before their Carmel Fields Wedding, Noah has us all in tears. And he even said out loud that he couldn’t stop crying! Which made our […]

Tears upon tears upon tears. And no, not clothing tears. Like salty water droplets coming out of your eyes tears. Basically from the moment he turned around to see Elaine before their Carmel Fields Wedding, Noah has us all in tears. And he even said out loud that he couldn’t stop crying! Which made our […]

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