Sofia and Rui, by the sea at Carmel

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White peonies, lace, and seafoam — what a dream!

A bride in the back of a car beside her father, both smiling

Sofia and Rui exchanged vows inside of a cathedral dripping in white flowers. I had never seen anything like it — truly a treat to photograph such a romantic scene.

A ceremony under a flowered canopy, the bride in yellow
The ceremony

Before the reception took place and the sun went down, I had them sneak away with me to the Big Sur coastline.

They walked along the rocks, whispering sweet-nothings that couldn’t be heard above the crashing waves. It was one of those intimate moments where they forgot the camera was there altogether.

A wedding moment photographed vertically
A wedding portrait photographed vertically

The reception was just as elegant as the ceremony, and Rui and Sofia were happier than ever. Every little detail held an intention, and it just made the celebration that much more memorable.

A couple by the sea at dusk
Last light

Sofia and Rui, it was an honor to capture your big day. Thank you to you and your families!

See the short edit, or tell me where your own day will be.