Madi and Trent had the most beautiful forest engagement photoshoot in Humboldt Redwood State Park! Madi and Trent came all the way from Texas for a trip together and decided to have their engagement photos done while they were staying up in Trinidad.
Since they aren’t from the area, they asked me for recommendations on locations and I immediately recommend Humboldt Redwood State Park. When they chose this as their location I was SO freaking excited! Humboldt Redwood State Park is my favorite redwood park, even though it’s not one of the big four parks, it’s home to the longest and largest continuous grove of old growth redwood trees in the world.
Madi & Trent’s Forest Engagement Photos Hiking Gould Grove Nature Trail
What I loved so much about this forest engagement photoshoot was that we didn’t just take the pictures and leave. These two wanted to make the day an experience they would remember so we hiked all throughout the Gould Grove Nature Trail. I love this so much because we had so many different options for photos and I just tagged along behind them as they enjoyed their day together. It was so authentic and real which in my opinion created the most magical engagement photos!
After hiking the Gould Grove Trail, we had extra time so we decided to finish off the day with a hike through the Fleishmann Grove Trail. Due to all the weather recently, the park was almost completely empty. We had both trails entirely to ourselves and got to enjoy the quiet during our hikes
Where is the Humboldt Redwoods? What is it Known For?
The Humboldt Redwoods state park is located in Northern California and spans about 53,000 acres. This park is extremely special and is by far my favorite Redwoods State Park. As a lover of nature, this park is so incredible to me! About 17,000 acres of the park is old-growth redwood forest which is the largest expanse of ancient redwoods left on the planet. So if you are in the Northern California area and are considering the Humboldt Redwoods for your engagement session or elopement, I couldn’t recommend it enough.
Things to do in the Humboldt Redwoods
Lost Coast Scenic Drive
One of the best ways to see the Humboldt Redwoods is to do the Lost Coast Scenic Drive. This 65 mile drive offers the most beautiful views of Alpine Trees, coastline views, and of course the Redwoods. This is a great option to see a ton of the park if you will only be in the area for a short period of time!
Drive the Avenue of the Giants Road
This is by far one of the most scenic drives in the Humboldt Redwoods and has been referred to as the most beautiful forest drive in the world. In some areas, you even drive through the massive redwood trees. And with several trailheads found along the road, there are several locations perfect for your forest engagement photos.
Swimming Holes in the Humboldt Redwoods
If you are planning a trip in the summer months, then visiting one of the several swimming holes is a must. I also think this doing an engagement session at one of these swimming holes would be such a fun time if you are wanting to do something a little different!
Wanting to Plan your Forest Engagement Photos or Elopement in Humboldt Redwood State Park?
Whether you are wanting to capture your forest engagement photos or plan en elopement, I would love to capture those special moments for you! From providing vendor recommendations to location ideas to just being someone you can rely on in stressful situations, I want to help. I not only consider myself an elopement and couples photographer, but also a wedding planner.
Hey, I’m Gabbi!
I’m a wedding & elopement photographer based in Northern California. I’m a lover of the outdoors and spend most of my time with my husband and our 4 dogs camping, rock climbing, hiking, and enjoying nature!
Elopements hold a special place in my heart. They throw out the rule book on tradition and allow you the complete freedom to do what you really want to do on the biggest day of your lives!
Whatever your elopement day looks like, I can’t wait to help create the most intentional and authentic day that is perfectly and uniquely you.
I’m here to help you through the entire process of planning your elopement from start to finish. I’ll help you with everything from choosing a perfect location to creating your Day Of schedule to officiating and of course, photography!
