Intimate Forest Wedding in Santa Cruz
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Ellie Abrahamson
3y ago
A romantic and whimsical Redwood wedding Kaver and Sam’s intimate forest wedding in Santa Cruz highlighted the beauty of Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. This romantic wedding was filled with whimsical and personal touches that created a magical atmosphere for their ceremony. Kaver and Sam met at a mutual friend’s wedding in 2016, and sparks flew instantly. However, the timing wasn’t right, as Kaver was about to move to Spain to teach English. The two relied on technology to build a long distance relationship. After a summer in Texas together, they finally closed the 5,000 mile gap between th ..read more
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San Francisco City Hall Courthouse Elopement
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Paige Nelson
3y ago
Lauren and Paul eloped at the iconic San Francisco City Hall with a handful of their closest family and friends. If you want a civil ceremony at the courthouse, this is the place to do it. These two both work behind the scenes in the film industry- Lauren in the art department and Paul in visual effects. When we connected, they emphasized their love for visual storytelling and emotive imagery. They’re a low key couple and wanted their day to reflect that. Preparation at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco Lauren and Paul stayed in a suite of the beautiful Palace Hotel, just a few blocks away fro ..read more
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San Clemente Beach Engagement
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Amy Leyenaar
3y ago
Late last summer, I met Natalie & Jeremy at San Clemente Beach for their Orange County engagement photos. Southern California sunsets this time of year are always so dreamy and this day was no exception. I’ve been to San Onofre a handful of times for personal beach days, but this was my first time getting to photograph a couple here. It’s also the perfect meeting point between Los Angeles and San Diego (for my couples with a longer commute)! Exploring the Bluffs of San Clemente Beach When we met up, the partly cloudy sky cast a hazy glow over the whole coastline. This kind of diffused ligh ..read more
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San Onofre Cliffside Engagement
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Amy Leyenaar
3y ago
I met Lindsay and Chris at San Onofre beach last October for their cliffside engagement photos. This San Onofre beach location is quickly becoming one of my favorites in Southern California. It’s perfect for couples craving a diversity of backdrops in their session. The steep cliffs are covered in dreamy grass and give way to a rocky beach below. Not to mention, it has unparalleled privacy of any other coastal location I’ve been to near San Diego! DREAMY BLUFF TRAILS OF SAN ONOFRE BEACH San Onofre State Beach is dog friendly on the trails, so Lindsay and Chris brought along their fluffy pup, C ..read more
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How to Support Couples with a Postponed Wedding
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Paige Nelson
4y ago
7 Do’s and Dont’s: The New Age of Wedding Etiquette Chances are, we all know a couple who postponed their wedding because of coronavirus. With the state of the world right now, it might seem trivial to be upset about ‘just’ pushing the wedding back a calendar date. As a 2020 bride myself AND a vendor trying to help my couples navigate this…I can tell you there’s a lot more to it. In the midst of the pandemic, a handful of COVID wedding support groups have sprung up on Facebook. (I’m in a few). I wanted real feedback to better gauge what couples impacted by coronavirus are collectively feeling ..read more
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Wind & Sea Estate Wedding in Big Sur
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Amy Leyenaar
4y ago
Nanllel and Mikael booked the Wind & Sea Estate in Big Sur to celebrate their first wedding anniversary with 30 of their closest friends and family. On June 16, 2018, Nanllel and Mikael privately eloped at the courthouse. It was a quick and casual affair, but they still wanted the opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. A year to the date, they hosted everyone for a weekend long celebration. Guests traveled all the way from England and Mexico to be there. A Fireside Vow Renewal at Wind & Sea Estate The Wind & Sea estate sits right along Pacific Coast Highway, hidden behin ..read more
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Windansea Beach Anniversary in San Diego
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Amy Leyenaar
4y ago
This Windansea Beach anniversary session in La Jolla grew from a heartwarming story. I met Janalyn when she was first stepping into her modeling career in 2017. Since then, we have collaborated together on a handful of creative, editorial shoots. She is a beautiful person and one of the kindest, gentlest souls I’ve ever met. The last time we worked together, Janalyn told me she only has a handful of nice photos from her and Ryan’s wedding day. Obviously as a wedding photographer, this made me incredibly sad. They were young and trusted a family member who wasn’t skilled behind the camera. Most ..read more
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Pismo Beach Engagement in San Luis Obispo
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Amy Leyenaar
4y ago
Sarah and Gary’s Pismo Beach engagement in San Luis Obispo was nothing short of pure magic. Pismo Beach is a breathtaking location for photos- the only place I know of where the desert dunes kiss the ocean. Pismo Beach: Where Sand Meets Surf I extended my trip to Big Sur to meet up with Sarah and Gary in Oceano. The coastal city lies right next to Pismo Beach off Highway 1. Depending on the time of year and tides, you’re allowed to drive right onto the sand. So I hopped into their mid-size car and that’s exactly what we did! Just as we were about to pull into the lot, the car got stuck in a mo ..read more
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Big Sur Bakery and Glen Oaks Wedding
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Amy Leyenaar
4y ago
A quintessential wedding in Big Sur Rachel and Alex’s intimate ceremony at Glen Oaks and reception at Big Sur Bakery highlighted the best of Big Sur. This California-coast inspired wedding was incredibly romantic, with so many simple and sweet touches. Rachel said Big Sur epitomizes everything her and Alex love most about California. Alex is from Sonoma county and Rachel lived in Southern California for 15 years. With a looming big move to the east coast, it felt fitting for them to plan their day in a place that means so much to them. Rachel and Alex were even more excited to share Big Sur ..read more
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Why I Decided to Rebrand
Paige Nelson | San Diego Intimate Wedding and Elopement Photographer
by Paige Nelson
5y ago
Behind the scenes of my photography rebrand Let me preface this post by saying: rebranding an established wedding photography business is no joke. This project has occupied me behind the scenes since November of last year. The amount of work that goes into something like this has been challenging and trying on my patience. I’ve been pushed outside of my comfort zone more times than I can count. But after 4 years of being a full-time wedding photographer, I feel like I’m finally stepping into my own. I’ve taken ownership of my voice and where I stand in this quirky industry. And it feels g ..read more
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