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Treebones Big Sur Surprise Proposal | Chancy & Alexa

couple portrait at Treebones Resort; landscape photo of sunset in Big Sur, CA by film photographer AGS Photo Art

Chancy and Alexa’s Treebones Big Sur surprise proposal was such a joy to photograph! Treebones Resort is located along the super scenic Highway 1 and was the perfect place for this lovely occasion. I was delighted to have been chosen as Chancy and Alexa’s local Big Sur proposal photographer. Read on for this awesome session!

man sliding engagement ring onto his fiancée's finger
Treebones Resort Big Sur Surprise Proposal portrait by film photographer AGS Photo Art

He’s a deputy sheriff and she’s a vegan food blogger- what a neat combo! Chancy booked me to photograph his Treebones Big Sur surprise proposal to Alexa not long before a big mudslide had occurred. These kinds of things are part of the area that locals have to adapt to! The drive down and back up Highway 1 was a bit of a roundabout but I was happy to do it! Not to mention the 46 going through Cambria – THE PRETTIEST VIEWS I HAVE EVER SEEN! Getting to photograph Chancy and Alexa’s Treebones Big Sur surprise proposal was all worth the drive!

portraits of the couple smiling at each other

How Did You Know Your Partner Was The ONE?

man proposing to his fiancée at Treebones Resort in Big Sur
black and white portrait of couple's Treebones Big Sur Surprise Proposal by film photographer AGS Photo Art
couple sharing a kiss during their Treebones Big Sur Surprise Proposal

“Alexa and I have been together for eight years now- we met at the end of high school. We love being silly together, and always keeping things fun. From the moment I met her, I knew Alexa was the one. I felt an instant connection between us, and I’ve known for years that I wanted to propose.” – Chancy

windswept couple portait with the ocean behind them; couple embracing each other beside a fence surrounded by greenery
embracing and smiling couple portrait at Treebones Resort in Big Sur, CA by film photographer AGS Photo Art

Treebones Resort is a special place for Chancy and Alexa. The two of them always go there to celebrate their anniversary. They’ve always loved the area and Chancy knew it was the perfect location for his Treebones Big Sur surprise proposal to Alexa!

smiling couple portraits on the cliffs of Big Sur, CA
couple popping a bottle at Treebones Resort in Big Sur; portrait of couple sharing a kiss
couple sitting on a swinging bench at Treebones Resort

Treebones Big Sur Before Sunset

Big Sur, CA sunset session

This session began a few hours before sunset. Of course, I made sure to include some stunning shots because what’s a Big Sur session without the sunset? Aren’t those muted oranges and purples gorgeous? Treebones is tucked away on the cliffside. The resort has these beautiful organic gardens and yurts! It really added this glamorous woodsy vibe to their photos!

couple portraits in front of the yurts at Treebones Resort
couple portraits in front of the yurts at Big Sur's Treebones Resort
couple sharing a kiss at Treebones Resort
portrait of the couple twirling at Treebones Resort

I love when my couples do the Adventure Collection. Where we get to pop bottles of champagne and cuddle up with warm blankets! It’s heartwarming to see these two enjoy each other’s company on one of the swinging benches under a tree!

couple popping a bottle at Treebones Resort in Big Sur; portrait of couple sharing a kiss
couple sitting on a swinging bench at Treebones Resort

Isn’t Alexa just the cutest? Her sweet outfit with the little blue flowers on her dress with white sneakers, totally my jam! Plus Chancy’s super adorable outfit and with his tattoos peeking out from his dress shirt! Elements like that really make a session as unique as the couple! Not to mention, the marquise ring from The True Gem is beautiful too!

Big Sur surprise proposal couple portraits at Treebones by film photographer AGS Photo Art
portraits of the couple embracing and holding each other's hands during their Treebones Big Sur Surprise Proposal
Big Sur surprise proposal marquise ring by The True Gem close up
portraits of the couple embracing surrounded by greenery at Treebones Resort
couple portrait side by side with a photo of their surprise proposal ring in between pebbles

Spending the day as Chancy and Alexa’s Treebones Big Sur surprise proposal photographer was a real treat! I love capturing this chapter of my couples’ love stories at places like Treebones Resort that are special to them and their relationship. If you’re looking for a local Big Sur proposal photographer, reach out to me here!

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  1. Elizabeth McCarthy says:

    Hello, My partner Jonathan and I are getting engaged on Wed 6/22 at Treebones Resort in the evening (sometime before our 7 PM dinner reservation at the lodge). We are wondering if you would be available for an engagement photo shoot. We know it is short notice so if you have other recommendations that’d be great.

    Also I saw that you have done a photoshoot at Treebones before. Do you know the process for getting approved to have a professional photographer come to Treebones?

    We will also be in Carmel Valley Thur 6/23-Sat 6/25 so if you have availability then that would also work.

    Could you also send a quote for an engagement photo shoot?

    Thank you!

    Sincerely,

    Elizabeth

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