Tag Archives: Carmel Photographers

May 19, 2024

Persephone Unleashed Retreat | Holly Farm 2024

At the precipice of the Spring Equinox, a group of women traveled to Carmel Valley for a retreat centered around healing our throat space. They arrived as strangers, and left as sisters. Forever bonded by the experience.

Each Persephone retreat is unique and unlike any retreat that came before it. But this retreat was the first to have a theme, which brought the women closer in a way I hadn’t witnessed before. Throat Space healing is best done alongside wounded soldiers, otherwise who is there to witness your voice as it emerges louder and stronger than ever before?

We spent five days amidst the serene oasis of The Holly Farm, being handed cocktails and fed magical meals by La Creme.
Our mornings started with gentle yoga led by Nikki Stromsoe, followed by a Throat Speace Healing Workshop co-led by Nikki and Jade, where we got curious about our voices, journeyed to spend time with them, and cleared out many roadblocks along the way.
Our afternoons were spent lounging, getting massages & energy work or getting glammed up by Rhyan & Juju for a photo shoot with yours truly.
Our evenings were spent gathered around a beautiful table, being nourished and spoiled by the La Creme team.

It is truly impossible to describe the essence of this retreat, and the transformations we all witnessed in one another. But the photos can definitely help…. see for yourself.

Interested in attending a Persephone Unleashed Retreat someday? Join the Persephone Post email list at the bottom of the home page.

December 11, 2021

Kelly + Ron | The Holly Farm, Carmel Wedding

A little over one year ago, Kelly and Ron pandemic-pivoted their entire wedding, and got married anyways. And instead of throwing in the towel on the wedding they originally wanted, they stayed committed and threw the most epic “one year anniversary party” of all time.

How lucky am I that I got to photograph this lovely couple on the happiest day of their lives, TWICE!? And I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Venue: The Holly Farm | Florals: Laughin Gal Floral | Catering: La Creme | DJ: Sound Shine | Rentals: Chic Rentals

August 20, 2020

Big Sur Elopement – Josh & Coral

A few months ago, I got to steal away to Big Sur with these two to commemorate their city hall wedding ceremony with some coastal portraits. The California coastline NEVER disappoints.

February 12, 2020

Big Sur Engagement Photos – Richard & Nicole

My job is for sure giving me the deepest of laugh lines, because of couples like Richard & Nicole.
And I’m not mad about it. Not one bit.
Can’t wait for their Holly Farm wedding in Mayyyyyy!

July 13, 2019

Gardener Ranch Wedding – Connlaoth + Michelle

My first encounter with Michelle & Connlaoth took place amidst gale force winds on the Big Sur coastline. After 3 hours of trailblazing, waterfall hiking, and trekking through the muddy bluffs — I knew these two were my kind of people: a couple who will never say no to an adventure for the sake of a good photo (or in general). And I could not have been more right. Their wedding was basically straight out of my dreams: complete with a sexy motorcycle, Irish accents, the furriest ring bearer, rich cultural tradition, sparklers (the likes of which caught my sweater on fire. it’s fine.), and a grand finale pool jump. And let’s not forget the honey-like sweetness and that pours from the bride and groom themselves. Believe me when I say, it was good craic. THE BEST CRAIC.