Erin Venable

Erin is a photographer serving Big Sur, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Monterey, and beyond, creating emotive, cinematic images for couples and individuals. Her editorial style pairs thoughtful composition with natural, authentic moments, from cliffside sunsets and coastal celebrations to relaxed studio portraits. Photography services include surprise proposals, engagements and couples sessions, elopements and weddings, maternity and babymoon portraits, boudoir, and branding photography.

Each session is thoughtfully planned around the client, with personal curation, location scouting, wardrobe guidance, and gentle, connection-led posing. Erin’s experience in interior design and fashion styling informs her attention to composition, silhouettes, and visual detail. She aims to help clients feel at ease and present, capturing both meaningful milestones and the spontaneous moments in between. Sessions may take place at coastal locations around Big Sur, Carmel, and Monterey, or in a Carmel boudoir studio. Clients receive a hand-edited gallery with a cinematic, editorial finish. The brand also features The Carmel Picnic Co. and offers photography pricing and planning information for prospective clients.