Post Ranch Inn: A Dream
A while back—actually, a long while back—I was handed what every photographer dreams of: a once-in-a-lifetime assignment from Victor Zaud. Victor was part of the team creating the first website for the breathtaking Post Ranch Inn, and they needed photography that truly captured its essence.
This wasn’t just any assignment. It was three unforgettable days and nights at the Post Ranch Inn. My only job? To come back with photos that told the story of what it feels like to be there.
I shot a lot of film during those three days. The property, perched high above the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California, is a photographer’s paradise. While I had many strong contenders for the final shots, these two images have always stood out as my personal favorites.
What’s striking about these images is that they don’t showcase the obvious—no sweeping views, no architectural marvels, no gourmet meals. And yet, for me, they feel like Post Ranch Inn. They evoke its atmosphere: serene, grounded, and utterly unique.
I hope these photos resonate with you the way they do with me. If you’ve been to Post Ranch Inn, perhaps they’ll bring back memories. If not, perhaps they’ll stir a desire to experience it for yourself.
