The DeLauras

09/26/2026

Today feels like a good one. Ellie + Michael are officially our first wedding IN Big Sur since the Timber Fire — and we honestly couldn’t have picked a better couple to celebrate with. These two are just cool. Fun, kind, effortlessly chic, completely themselves — and very clearly best friends.

Their story started in the most unassuming way: they met at a bar through mutual friends, took note of each other, and carried on with life. A year later, their paths crossed again and this time, it stuck. Since then, it’s been travel, adventures, quiet moments, a lot of laughter, and their sweet pup along for the ride.

When Ellie first reached out, she described their wedding as “a dinner party with 150 of our closest friends and family.” Nothing overly staged. Just everyone they love in one place, incredible food, a beautiful setting, and photographs that feel natural, organic, and a little behind-the-scenes.

Basically, our kind of wedding.

Today they’re making it official at The Village in Big Sur, and after everything this community has been through over the last couple of months, it feels especially good to be back here doing what we love. Not to mention tonight’s backdrop: Big Sur under a full Harvest Moon. Couldn’t have planned that one better. 🌕 💫✨

And with this team? It’s going to be a damn good day.

Venue: The Village
Photo and Video: The DeLauras — Kendal + Anthony
Planning + Officiant: Alicia Hahn 
Florals: Kate Healey | Big Sur’s Wedding Florist 
Hair + Makeup: Kiyomi Sanada

Ellie + Michael — let’s do this. 🥂
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04/26/2026

Rainy skies, marathon traffic, and all the Big Sur magic today as we head into Greg + Erica’s wedding day ✨

These two met and fell in love in medical school (we love a good origin story), built a life together in Minnesota, and chose to bring their people to Carmel for one reason: the wild, natural beauty of this coastline.

And honestly… it fits them perfectly.

Two adventure lovers who got engaged at the top of Mirador Las Torres in Patagonia (casual sunrise hike 😍), choosing to begin this next chapter surrounded by ocean air, cypress trees, and that unmistakable California energy—it feels just right and We’re beyond excited to document it all at and .carmel!!

08/09/2025

Barefoot on the cliffs, they move like they’ve always belonged to the sea and the stars. ✨
Tonight, under the Leo full moon, Kennedi + George step into their own Midsummer Night’s Dream—a celebration woven with wild magic, coastal winds, and the kind of love that feels written in the constellations. 🌙♌️

Wind and Sea will be their stage, and we’re honored to capture every spellbound moment alongside our friends and epiccc wedding planners

08/07/2025

Golden light, coastal wind, and two souls who feel like they truly belong together. We’ve been counting down the days to Nikki + Josh’s wedding today at Wind & Sea—tucked into the cliffs of Big Sur, where everything feels a little more magical.

From running barefoot through sun-drenched fields to slow, quiet moments beneath the redwoods, their engagement session was full of life, laughter and love—and today, we get to witness them step into the next chapter.

It’s going to be a good one. We cannot wait to capture it!



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Wedding Planner: .ai

07/26/2025

Sally + Garrett + Hayze = pure joy 🐶 🐾✨
We had the best time running around the cliffs and beaches of Big Sur with these three for their engagement session. Playful, down to earth and an authentic love. That’s our favorite kind.

We’re so excited to capture their wedding today at Sally’s beautiful family home in Pebble Beach—it’s going to be an unforgettable celebration with the incredible team at leading the way!

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05/31/2025

Alexis + Dave had a dreamy yet misty January engagement session at Garrapata 🌿 and we’re so excited for their wedding today at Carmel Valley Ranch! It’s ALL sunshine, joy, and celebration! ☀️💍 So excited to work alongside the amazing Kate Ford Events to bring their gorgeous wedding day to life!! 💫✨

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Photography
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Florals .windacrefarm
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05/24/2025

Maddie & Akshay — from the rugged cliffs and crashing waves of Big Sur to the sun-drenched shores of Cabo, their love has been nothing short of cinematic. Last June we climbed through golden grasses, and soaked in the raw beauty of the Pacific as we photographed their engagement on the windswept coastline.

Today, we’ve traveled over 1,300 miles South, swapping the redwoods and cliffs for golden beaches, palm trees, and the sparkling Sea of Cortez — and we’re beyond excited to celebrate alongside them! What began as quiet, intimate moments, now unfolds into a colorful celebration surrounded by friends, family, and the hot summer sun! Let’s do this!

Looking forward to working with the incredibly talented wedding planning team and on this one! 🐬✨💍👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻☀️🌴🍹

10/11/2024

Lightning strikes, maybe once, maybe twice. And it all comes down to you. ✨✨✨ Magical golden hour moments from Christi and Wes’s dreamy ranch wedding. These are the days and the moments that last a lifetime! 🐎🐎🐎📸📸📸☀️☀️☀️Congrats C+W! Thank you for the honor of capturing your love story!!

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Venue: Private Estate
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10/01/2024

View the entire blog post from my 40th Birthday and watch the video from the day!

From the hand-painted menus, the dried floral name cards, the carefully curated and crafted w**e lists and food pairings, and the gorgeous florals, the oversized 40 numerical sign that Anthony built himself, and the live Saxophone music playing in the air. There wasn’t a detail that was overlooked!

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10/01/2024

As a September baby, fall has always been Kendal’s favorite season. She loves the autumn hues and the natural colors of the earth, the changing landscape, and that crisp feeling that lingers in the air!

Most of you know that we are wedding photographers, but you may not know that Kendal use to be a full time graphic designer and fancies herself as a hostess with the mostess and event planner extraordinaire—So the combination of her skillsets and latent talents brought this dream birthday to life! This party was more like a wedding with over the top details, florals, food, w**e, and decor! Set on the landscape of a private estate in Big Sur, California, 85 guests celebrated a birthday party like no other!

From the hand painted menus, the dried floral name cards, the carefully curated and crafted w**e lists and food parings, and the gorgeous florals, the oversized 40 numerical sign that Anthony built himself, and the live Saxaphone music playing in the air. There wasn’t a detail that was overlooked!

View the entire blog post, read how the vibe was set in motion, and watch the video from the day! Link in profile!

Kendal’s birthday was one of the funnest days of our lives! Thank you a million times over to all of our incredible Big Sur community, friends, and family who helped pull this memorable day off!

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Paper Goods and pretty details |
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Photos photographed by | .art
Photos edited | The DeLauras
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Video Edited by | The DeLauras
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40 Sign |
Anthonys Tux |
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