Caitlin and Ethan had a special circumstance...  They are planning their "big wedding" next year on June 13th (which I cannot wait to photograph), but because Caitlin is pregnant and Ethan is in the military, they wanted to make things "official" now.  After chatting a bit, I suggested that I capture their "Elopement" at Spooner's Cove in place of an Engagement Session.  They were thrilled!  They invited their parents and siblings and Caitlin's son, and even though their vows were quick, they were so incredibly meaningful and with these photographs this day will live beautifully right along side their 2026 wedding!

Caitlin and Ethan's Spooner's Cove Elopement in Los Osos, California

Montana de Oro in Los Osos Elopement Couple preparing to say vows

Montana de Oro in Los Osos Elopement lay flat

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos couple saying vows by cliffs

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos Bride looking at groom

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos Groom looking at Bride

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos exchanging rings

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos bride listening to grooms vows

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos Groom reading vows

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos bride reading her vows by ocean

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos Bride reading vows with rocky beach in foreground

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos couple exchanging rings

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos Couple kisses

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos the Bride

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos the Groom

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos the Bride and Groom

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos the Bride and Groom at sunset

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos the couple showing rings

 

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos Bride and her son

Montana de Oro Elopement in Los Osos Bride and her family

 

Montana De Oro Elopement in Los Osos the whole family

If you enjoyed this little photographic journey through Caitlin and Ethan's Spooner's Cove Elopement and you're planning your own San Luis Obispo or Santa Barbara County Elopement, I would love to chat with you. Contact me today!