This review is 4 years overdue but Ben was there to help capture my wife and I's engagement. Not…read moreonly was he super professional but he was extremely helpful in picking the perfect spot. If you're looking for incredible photography work, Ben is the best option. You won't be disappointed!

Ben was super friendly and easy to work with! We both are introverted but this photo session came…read morenaturally and was so fun :) Our engagement photos came out so well and we are excited to work with him again for our wedding in a couple of weeks :D

I am so glad I hired Adam for my surprise proposal to my girlfriend. Living in SoCal and having…read morenever been to Monterey/Big Sur, I planned my whole proposal based on google searches, reddit threads, and word of mouth. Being a Big Sur/Monterey local, Adam provided extremely helpful insight and feedback for my proposal. He definitely helped relieve a lot of the stress during the planning phase of my proposal. On the day of the actual shoot, the day-of jitters was overwhelming at times, but Adam's energy and demeanor was very centering. He was patient and gave my new fiancee and I space to calm ourselves, and also knew when to take charge and guide us with our poses. He also had amazing and creative ideas for how to pose and brought us to local, reclusive spots to take intimate photos. Best of all, Adam always had a smile on his face and he made us really think like we were supermodels walking the runway haha. If you're going to do any photoshoot, especially a proposal or engagement shoot, in the Big Sur/Monterey area, I would highly recommend getting Adam!!

I was referred to Adam through another photographer who unfortunately could no longer capture my…read moreengagement due to a last minute date change caused by rainy weather. From the get go, Adam was incredibly personable, communicative, and had great recommendations on proposal spots and tips on how to propose. We came up with a plan to propose at a secluded cliff and a surprise picnic at the beach afterwards. Adam was more than happy to coordinate with Dreamy Events by Ev and even suggested to push the proposal a bit earlier to accommodate for driving time in order to give us one full hour for photos! Adam delivered our sneak peaks and full album photos in a timely manner. Let me tell you, the photos came out AMAZING and we are so glad to have found him!!! Adam was incredible to work with and we would 100% recommend him to anybody looking for a photographer in the Carmel/Monterrey area.

Working with Maria Villano photography was the best aspect of our wedding. Here's why, Maria is the…read moreend to end professional talented photographer who has her organization and expertise down to an art form. She helped us out in so many aspects of the planning process and is trustworthy. She cares about your vision and your comfort level all the while capturing great beauty and magical memories. The results of our photos was and still is overwhelmingly wonderful. We are so grateful to have been able to work together from the start of the planning process, to engagement photos (so fun too, and we don't love cameras), to one of the most special days of our life. I could go on and on about her eye for detail, calm and thoughtful approach and her love for what she is doing in the industry. You and your partner will be lucky and relieved to work with her. For an event that goes by so fast, Maria will help you see things you might have missed during the day. Beyond grateful she was our wedding photographer.

My fiance and I are from Alabama and he surprised me with a proposal on our trip to Carmel. He…read morehired Maria to photograph and it could not have been more perfect! He spent a very long time researching photographers in the area and it was the best choice ever! We have gotten so many compliments on our photos and I look at them constantly! Im so glad we will always have these pictures! Thank you Maria!!

Heather is simply amazing! My now husband and I decided to elope along the beautiful cliffs of Big…read moreSur. When I met with Heather for our consult, it felt like I was meeting with a close friend...I could feel all my stress and anxiety just disappear. Heather was very attentive to our every need and not only took the most amazing pictures of our elopement that I have ever seen, but she made sure we had everything we might need. From the flowers, planning the day and location, officiant, we did not have to worry about one thing. I could not recommend Heather more, she captured our special day so beautifully and we are eternally grateful to have found her.

Heather is definitely the kind of person you hope for in a photographer, especially on your wedding…read moreday! I was super excited to meet her and was taken away by her featured photos. She captured our adventure elopement shoot. She knew some cool locations in Big Sur and could not have imagined having such amazing wedding photos captured by anyone else. Energy, kindness, eye to details are my favorite things about her. You are lucky if you are able to book her. It's a no brainer guys, she's it!

Lynn is an absolutely amazing photographer. Our wedding day was windy on the coast, so much so that…read moremy veil floated off and my hair was a tangle, but Lynn worked incredible magic for every image and made our wedding day so much fun. She is sweet, kind, and communicative, and she made our wedding day stress-free. She helped us every step of the way with planning, which wouldn't have been possible without her. Lynn is an artist, and my husband and I were floored by every shot. We can't stop admiring our sneak peeks (which she delivered in less than 24 hours!). When we booked Lynn, we knew we were booking an expert. I knew that no matter what--rain, wind, fog--our photographs would be gorgeous. And it was true. If you are even considering booking Lynn as your wedding photographer--do it! She is worth every single penny. From her excellent communication, expert advice, and gorgeous photos, Lynn is the complete package and the best decision we made for our wedding day.

A True Artist and Wedding Angel -- Lynn is Everything!…read more I truly don't have enough words to express how incredible Lynn was as our wedding photographer -- she was so much more than that. From the moment we connected, she instantly became a calming, knowledgeable, and thoughtful presence in the whirlwind of planning our intimate wedding. With years of experience capturing similar small celebrations, Lynn brought an incredible amount of insight and guidance to the table -- from timelines to lighting suggestions, location tips to little emotional moments we might have missed -- she helped shape the day into something truly magical. And the photos? Stunning. Breathtaking. Emotional. Timeless. She captured not just the way everything looked, but how it felt. Every glance, every laugh, every quiet moment between the chaos -- all of it, beautifully preserved. Looking through our gallery, we were moved to tears. It's like reliving the day in the best way, every time. Lynn went above and beyond in every possible way -- planner, hype woman, calm-in-the-storm, and of course, the most talented photographer we could've hoped for. If you're considering her: do it. Your future self (and heart) will thank you!

We hired Flora Gibson Photography for our Big Sur elopement on 10/22/25, and choosing her was…read moreeasily one of the best decisions we made. We originally found her through a Reddit post in the elopement subreddit, and after seeing her stunning work, we immediately knew we wanted her as our photographer. We even shifted our date just to fit her availability that's how incredible her photography is! From the very beginning, communication was top-notch. We booked her in early December, and throughout the entire process she was professional, responsive, and helpful. Her elopement guide, complete with recommended vendors, made planning so much easier. On the day of our elopement, Flora made us feel completely at ease. She guided us through poses naturally and effortlessly, helping us look and feel like ourselves. Her knowledge of Big Sur is unmatched she grew up in the area and knows all the hidden gems, which made our photos even more magical. We were blown away by her quick turnaround as well. She sent preview photos within 2 days (when most photographers take 1-2 weeks!) and delivered the full gallery within 3 weeks, far faster than the usual 6-8 weeks. And the photos... absolutely jaw-dropping. We were stunned when we saw them. Everyone we've shared them with has been amazed, with multiple people saying they look like something out of a magazine. We truly cannot thank Flora enough for capturing our day so beautifully. We highly, highly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, professional, and genuinely wonderful photographer.

Flora was beyond amazing to work with for our Big Sur elopement. She was my biggest cheerleader and…read moremade sure we got some killer shots. The day went smoothly from start to finish and our pictures are more gorgeous than we could ever have hoped for! We couldn't imagine this day without her.

We used Rachel earlier this month for family photos after our son turned one and we loved her! She…read morewas prompt in responding to my inquiry and her prices and packages are competitive. On the day of our shoot, my husband woke up very sick. He wanted to cancel but I begged him to hang in for a few hours until our session was complete. He agreed but he was irritable the whole time. Our son was cranky and teething and hadn't slept through the night for at least a week. Plus we had just partied for three days with out friends at our family beach house in Moss Landing so I was super tired! To top it off, the weather on the afternoon of our shoot was unforgiving. When Rachel arrived we sort of rushed her through our session because we all wanted to get back home to the Bay. I figured we wouldn't get a lot of good shots but if we got at least a few it wouldn't be wasted effort. She was gracious and patient and gave us just the right amount of direction that we needed since my husband and I feel super awkward in front of the camera. Despite giving her zero workable material, the photos came out gorgeous! (And we received them in a week!) I couldn't believe it. She made something out of nothing and now we have these beautiful and precious photos of our family to cherish forever. We will definitely be using Rachel again! We are so so full of gratitude!

Amazing! My wife and I are overjoyed the photos we got from our session. Rachel was a great…read morephotographer and quickly made us feel at ease in a usually awkward situation.

Taylor was an absolute pleasure to work with! She took photos at our wedding, including the…read moreceremony, portraits, and reception. The whole time, she was so great at telling us where we needed to be and how to pose to get the perfect shots. The photos all came out beautifully, and we're having such a hard time deciding on just a couple to get printed! Leading up to the wedding, we had multiple meetings to discuss the wedding timeline, shots that were important to us, and all of the other important logistics. They were always very well thought-out in advance, and Taylor was incredibly responsive to all of our other questions between calls. We are so glad that we got to work with Taylor and hope that we have more opportunities to in the future! 10/10 experience!

Taylor was just the BEST to work with and we couldn't have chosen a better photographer in the…read moreCarmel area. My fiance and I were visiting from Los Angeles and wanted to get engagement photos done. Taylor was prompt, responsive, and patient in explaining the process. She knew the best locations for photographs and made the photo shoot so enjoyable and fun. She made us feel comfortable and relaxed. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with her!

We were looking to hire a photographer for a family photoshoot in the Santa Cruz / Carmel /…read moreMonterey area and reached out to Maria along with a couple of other professionals. Maria was the first to respond. She gave us clear pricing (which varied depending on location) and was patient and understanding when I told her I needed a few days to decide. We ultimately chose her because she was available on our preferred date and her pricing fit our budget...so glad we did! Even before meeting in person, Maria impressed us with her communication. She is incredibly client‑oriented, super responsive, and provided detailed recommendations (like what to wear). When I had questions and adjustment requests about the contract, she was flexible and honored my feedback without hesitation. At the shoot itself, Maria gave us great direction while also respecting our preferences when we didn't want to pose a certain way. She did great working with our toddler, keeping her engaged and capturing candid moments. The photos are beautiful, and her editing turnaround was impressively fast, and she proactively sent us updates on when she'd get us things. I didn't rely much on reviews when choosing Maria, but now that I'm writing this one and seeing the glowing feedback that others have shared, it's clear how consistent and exceptional Maria is!

My husband and I got married back in October and Maria at Pink Light did such a beautiful job…read morecapturing so many amazing memories. Prior to our wedding day she was so sweet and helpful and on the day of she was very prepared, with locations and poses in mind so we didn't have to think of a single thing. It was AMAZING! You can tell Maria absolutely loves what she does, she has great energy and very talented! We are going to treasure these photos forever!!

Shannon is truly incredible--just book her! From the moment I saw her breathtaking dog photography,…read morealong with her stunning landscapes and masterful use of light, I knew she was the one we wanted for our big day. She exceeded every expectation. As a one-woman powerhouse, Shannon captured every moment beautifully--and then some. Her photos are absolutely breathtaking, some of the most stunning I've ever seen. Beyond her talent, it was Shannon's energy and spirit that made the day even more special. She was kind, calm, and such a joy to be around. Everyone who met her couldn't stop raving about how fabulous she was. If you want to take the stress out of your big day, do yourself a favor and book Shannon--you won't regret it.

I was fortunate enough to have Shannon shoot for our engagement photos in Big Sur, California…read more Shannon exceeded our expectations in making our vision come to life. She was so comfortable and fun to work with. One of the best things also was how quick she was on getting the photos back to us! We were so happy with how the photos turned out and would love the opportunity to work with her again!