Country roads in San Luis Obispo County are gorgeous for photo shoots, and Santa Rosa Creek Road in Cambria is one of my favorite places for engagement sessions, family photos and senior portraits! Today was awesome because James knew Oly Fiscalini and we got to walk on his property to shoot some of my favorite photos yet on this beautiful country road, in the coolest tree that had a limb bending all the way to the ground.
Surprise Marriage Proposal at Hearst Castle
Beginning with a lovely afternoon tour of The Upstairs Rooms of Hearst Castle (Leo was probably wondering where exactly around the Neptune Pool he would pop the question to Michelle when it concluded) followed by a surprise wedding proposal just can’t be beat. Even the security guards were congratulating the happy couple. They are truly adorable together, as you can see, and have dated since high school!!! Congratulations Leo and Michelle! Your love is so contagious – I drove home giddy!
{Chris’ Surprise Marriage Proposal} at Hearst Castle + Engagement Photo Shoot
Chris probably didn’t retain much “tour information” from their Hearst Castle Cottages and Kitchen Tour, since he had a box in his pocket and was anxiously awaiting the perfect moment to propose marriage! As the tour ended, he led his bride-to-be Ani to a secluded corner overlooking the rolling hills and majestic ocean. (I absolutely love being a secret agent – following couples until the big moment!) They are both architect students so being surrounded by Julia Morgan‘s designs – from Hearst’s guest houses, pools, and most of the grounds, was perfectly apropos. Ani was so surprised she cried with joy…I almost started too.