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-Sadie Mak

Your California-based wedding photographer, specializing in elevated celebrations filled with color and joy

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How to Choose a Big Sur Wedding Photographer

Elopements, Informational

Choosing a photographer for your wedding or elopement is no easy task. Your photographer is the person you’re gonna spend the most time with on and before your wedding. So if you don’t vibe with their personality or realize they don’t have as much experience as you thought they did, the results can be less […]

Bride & Groom standing on a rock with big sur ocean views

How to Plan a Surprise Proposal in Big Sur

Engagements, Informational

Wanna know how to plan a surprise proposal in Big Sur, California? Keep reading to get all the deats! Surprise proposals! I know they can be a pretty ‘love em or hate em’ thing, but I LOVE them! And I definitely love photographing them! There’s something about the anticipation, the excitement, and the overwhelming emotions […]

A couple standing on a cliff overlooking the dramatic coastline of Big Sur during a surprise proposal. The person proposing is on one knee, holding a ring, while their partner looks surprised and emotional. The sun sets in the background, casting a warm golden light over the breathtaking scenery of cliffs, ocean, and rugged mountains

What to Wear For Your Big Sur Engagement Session

Informational

Big Sur Engagement Session: What to Wear Big Sur is one of my favorite locations for an engagement session in California. When couples book with me, they often ask, “What should we wear for our Big Sur engagement session?” I love helping couples choose the perfect outfits, so here are a few tips for your upcoming Big Sur […]

Couple posing during a romantic Big Sur engagement session, surrounded by scenic cliffs and the beautiful California coastline. The woman is wearing a flowing white dress, and the man is dressed in a neutral outfit, complementing the natural beauty of the landscape

Bixby Bridge Engagement Photos

Engagements

When Andrea & Omar contacted me to have me photograph their wedding, we got along so well! I loved them from the get-go and enjoyed learning about all of their plans for the big day. Before we knew it, it was time to start planning for their engagement photos! Omar & Andrea wanted to take […]

Jenn & Austin’s Surprise Proposal in Big Sur, California

Proposals

Jenn and Austin are engaged!! You may have recognized them from their 2-year anniversary Big Sur couples shoot that I did for them a while back. Well, they’re back for another blog post! I’m so so happy that I was able to be a part of their surprise proposal. Keep reading to hear their story […]

Big Sur Surprise Proposal Photos

Sand Dunes Engagement Photos // Raquel & Garrett

Engagements

I loved hanging out with Raquel and Garrett so much during their Sand Dunes engagement photos! I don’t get to shoot here often, but when I do, it’s always worth it. Plus, Raquel and Garrett are a couple I’ve worked with in the past. I love when I get to work with clients multiple times […]