Jen & Chris Laid Back Big Sur Elopement at Glen Oaks   For some couples, choosing between an elopement vs. a wedding can be a difficult decision. While it’s not always possible to have two wedding days, Jen and Chris got to experience the best of both worlds. Keep reading to learn more about how we planned an intentional Big Sur elopement before their wedding day.  How Jen & Chris Decided on a Big Sur Elopement at Glen Oaks Wedding Venue Like many couples, Jen and Chris had to navigate the uncertainty of wedding planning during COVID. The two got engaged in the summer of 202 ..read more

  Ascen & Dan Joshua Tree Couples Session with a Surprise Wedding Proposal   As a Northern California elopement photographer, I often photograph couples in places like Big Sur and Yosemite, but for this full-day couple photo session with Ascen and Dan, I had the privilege of traveling down and visiting one of Southern California’s most beautiful outdoor spots: Joshua Tree National Park.  Meet Ascen and Dan, an Adventure-Seeking Couple from Spain Ascen and Dan are one of the most adventure-loving couples I have had the privilege to photograph. Originally from Spain, they mov ..read more

Four-Day Adventure-Filled Guatemala Elopement   Four-Day Adventure-Filled Guatemala Elopement One of the great things about adventure elopements is that they can look so many different ways. Planning an adventure-filled wedding day can mean hiking in the mountains, taking a helicopter ride to a glacier, or exploring a city in a new destination. I’ve always said that there is no right way to elope - there is only your way.  When M&T met, their connection was instant! Not only did they share a love for outdoor adventures and travel, but they also bonded over their mutual love for ..read more

Stacy & Kyle Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland Búðakirkja (Black Church) & Lava Beach Honeymoon Session - Part 1   Session Location: Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Iceland Búðakirkja (Black Church) & Lava Beach For Photographers Gear: Canon 5d4 (Main camera) Canon 5d5 (Second Camera) Canon 24mm f1.4 L II Canon 35mm f/1.4 L II Canon 50mm f/1.2 L Canon 85mm f/1.4 L Holdfast Skinny MoneyMaker Harness Ona Bowery Shoulder Bag Pelican 1510 Editing: This Honeymoon Session was edited using WKpresets from start to finish. I’ve developed these presets to work with every situation you can think ..read more

Deirdre & Jon   New York City & Brooklyn Couples Session NYC Subway & DUMBO   ..read more

Beatriz & Chelsi Yosemite Elopement with friends    Yosemite National Park Elopement with Two Brides There is something about photographing a national park elopement that gets me so excited! Not only does it mean I get to hang out with some of the coolest couples and document their love story, but I also get to do it in some of the most beautiful places in nature. For their special day, Beatriz and Chelsi held a small outdoor wedding in Yosemite National Park. They invited a handful of their closest friends, and promised their love to each other in one of the country’s most beau ..read more

Charisse & Vince Half Moon Bay Elopement    California Beach Elopement in Half Moon Bay This beach elopement with Charisse and Vince was so incredible! From planning to the day of, the way these two approached their elopement day was so laid-back and intentional. They focused on each other while including unique details making for such an amazing elopement day experience!  How Charisse & Vince Decided on a Half Moon Bay Elopement in Northern California Charisse and Vince are one of the sweetest couples I have ever met! The two had originally planned to have an internati ..read more

JIMENA & CHAELAN Big Sur Elopement at Glen Oaks   Big Sur Elopement at Glen Oaks I’ve said it before, but an elopement is all about doing whatever the heck you want on your wedding day! When it comes to eloping, there are honestly no set rules so you can plan the day however you want. Many couples chose to elope because it’s such a free way to get married, and for Jimena and Chaelan’s Big Sur elopement at Glen Oaks, they planned an elopement day on the coast that included all the things they wanted to include and made sense them, starting with a steamy intimate hot tub session and e ..read more

Caitlyn & Katheryn Yosemite Elopement at Glacier Point & TAFT POINT   Two-Day Yosemite National Park Elopement with Two Brides A common theme I see with my elopement couples - especially those who travel from out of state - is multi-day elopements. I love when couples prioritize their experience together over expectations for the day and multi-day elopements are one of the best ways to make the most of your elopement experience!  An elopement does not have to just be a one-day event; it can be 2, 3, or even week-long events exploring new areas and celebrating one of the big ..read more

INTIMATE VOW EXCHANGE IN BIG SUR Amanda & Danny   Intimate Vow Exchange in Big Sur If you’ve been around for any length of time, you’ve probably heard me say that your wedding day can and should be however you want it to be! If you want a traditional or intimate wedding, go for it! If you dream of eloping somewhere remote just the two of you, do it! If you want to skip all the fluff and simply have an intimate vow exchange and then run around and take photos, don’t let anything stop you! This is exactly what Amanda & Danny did for their intimate vow exchange in Big Sur! How Amand ..read more