The Journal

Behind-the-scenes stories, location guides, and family photography tips from Carmel, Pacific Grove, and the Monterey Peninsula.

Every family who sits down with me for a consultation asks some version of the same question: “Where should we do this?” I get it. This stretch of coastline is ridiculously photogenic — that’s half of why I moved my whole life and business here. But that also means there are dozens of gorgeous options, […]

The Best Family Photo Locations on the Monterey Peninsula