There are few places in California as breathtaking as Big Sur, and for Marissa’s senior portrait session, the dramatic coastline provided the perfect backdrop to celebrate the end of an incredible high school journey.
We began the evening along the rugged ocean cliffs, where the golden-hour sunlight cast a warm glow across the landscape. Wearing a beautiful white dress, she effortlessly combined elegance and youthful charm as the waves crashed below and the sun illuminated every moment. The natural beauty of Big Sur created a timeless setting that felt both adventurous and sophisticated.
Y’all … finding favorite photos from this session to make a blog post had me tearing up. It brought to my attention how long it has been since my girls graduated and started their grown up years. Seeing these photos of my sweet Ava has me reminiscing and missing the days with them.
Samantha’s senior portrait session was extra special in more ways than one. Recently relocated to Texas, she and her mom made the trip back to California’s beautiful Central Coast—a place filled with memories, familiarity, and the perfect backdrop for such a meaningful milestone. I felt incredibly honored to be the one to capture this moment for them.
The benefit of living and working here in Monterey county, is the abundance of beautiful locations that we get to shoot in! This session was no exception. Travis’ family ranch was gorgeous and had the best views of the valley!
I know I say this a lot, but these are some of my favorite portraits!! You can’t have too many favorites can you? Everything about this evening came together perfectly … well, almost everything. In keeping with Monterey County tradition, it was nice and warm and slightly breezy, but when the sun dipped behind the hills, the temperature went with it! But, it takes more than that to stop a beautiful session in progress. Spring time in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties is so coveted, you won’t find more beautiful landscapes.
Masion’s family gave us free reign to their gorgeous property in the hills of Salinas. We found so many hidden gems and gorgeous spots every time we turned a corner.
