The Forest of Nisene Marks, in the Cathedral Grove
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The Forest of Nisene Marks, in the Cathedral Grove.

19 edited photos · The Forest of Nisene Marks, Santa Cruz

How it went

Redwoods at The Forest of Nisene Marks mean you slow down whether you wanted to or not. Quiet shoot, soft light, occasional creek murmur as background.

Direction was minimal. A few prompts, a few suggestions for where to look or what to do with hands, then we got out of the way and let it happen. The best photos came from in-between moments.

Forest sessions are quiet sessions. Just two people, the canopy, and a story that started long before today.

The shoot
The whole shoot, not just the highlights

Here’s a few highlights from this shoot. Most photographers only ever show a static portfolio of their very best images. I think every potential client should see more than that: the full shoots themselves. Nothing sets expectations like seeing multiple sessions at one location in different weather, times of day, and seasons. We get amazing photos no matter what, and we’re not afraid to show you.

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