S + N travelled from Texas for an epic California road trip. They had always wanted to see Big Sur, so it was the perfect stopping point for S's proposal. Check out the rest of their Big Sur proposal below!

Big Sur has long been a perfect location for romance - with its towering redwood forests and rugged coastline, it's no wonder that so many couples choose to propose here! Its remote location and otherworldliness makes it an ideal location for proposals, especially now that Highway 1 has reopened in 2026. If you're thinking of getting engaged in Big Sur, check out the guide below for tips on how to choose a location for your proposal and important things to consider when travelling to this area!

These two came to Big Sur to celebrate their 10 year anniversary, and luckily they hit a heat wave for one of the most warmest days and stunning sunsets here in Big Sur! They wanted to bring along their two dogs, so I recommended this spot which I had saw the spring wildflowers blooming just a few days before. It ended up being the dreamiest session, with their two pups having the time of their lives running around on the beach and jumping into the river. Check out the rest of their session below!

If you've always dreamed of a fairytale forest vibe for your engagement session, Big Sur is the place for you! D + A drove up to Big Sur just to see the redwood trees, so I took them to my favorite trails to chase the sunlight through the trees. Check out the rest of their romantic forest engagement session below!

J always envisioned a morning proposal, so we got up early to adventure out on the cliffs of Big Sur! It was the perfect way to start the day - clear blue skies, crystal clear waters, and lush green mountains made for a beautiful backdrop for her to say yes. Check out the rest of their proposal below!

D reached out to me as he started planning his proposal, and knew he wanted an intimate spot away from the crowds to ask the love of his life to marry him. I had the perfect spot in mind, so we planned to meet up in the same spot so that I could photograph his surprise proposal! It was such a sweet moment, and we got to chase the sunset on the beach after. You wouldn't even know how cold and windy it was with how gorgeous the view was! Check out the rest of their proposal below.

If you're looking to propose on the California coast, you definitely can't go wrong with Big Sur! A surprised P with a proposal on the coast, then we continued to beach for sunset portraits. Check out the rest of their proposal and engagement session below!

Who says unpredictable weather is a bad thing? Just as we drove down the coast for these two's engagement session, a thick layer of fog settled over the coast. We couldn't see a thing - the coastline was entirely covered in a blanket of white. But then we drove around the corner, and the coast revealed itself in the most incredible way. We couldn't believe the incredible mix of sun and fog that covered the cliffs. Check out the rest of M + O's Big Sur engagement session below!

J + A were travelling all the way from Australia to visit the West Coast - a place they had always dreamed of visiting. As big outdoor lovers, they set their sights on all the major parks, from the moody forests of the Pacific Northwest to the grand mountains of Yosemite to the diverse coastline of Big Sur. Since they were staying at Alila Ventana Big Sur (one of my favorite properties in the area!), he knew that this part of the trip was the perfect place for a surprise proposal. I walked him through the perfect timing for that dreamy sunlight through the trees, and it turned out exactly how he had always imagined! Though we originally planned to stay on the property for more photos, I mentioned that on the drive down, I noticed an incredible fog layer over the coastline that would be so amazing for them to see. Since they didn't get to see any of it on the drive down due to the fog, we decided to make a last minute change of plans to drive up to Bixby Bridge - and it certainly didn't disappoint! Check out the rest of their proposal below.

Since these two were considering eloping in Big Sur, they figured why not take their engagement photos at the same time while they were scouting out the area! These two flew across the country to capture their engagement photos in the redwoods and coast of Big Sur. Check out the rest of their high fashion engagement session below!