Well, after giving some tips about South Lake Tahoe Elopements in another blog post that you can read here, I realized that I needed to also help out those who are looking for help with planning their North Lake Tahoe Elopements. With COVID still causing so many unknowns and people wanting to keep things small […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

October 27, 2020

How to plan a North Lake Tahoe Elopement

How to plan a North Lake Tahoe Elopement

Check out our helpful tips on how to get organized (and stay sane) in the event of rain on your big day! Planning an elopement is supposed to be less stressful than planning a big, elaborate wedding, right?! But thinking about things that are out of your control- like the weather- can bring on some […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

October 6, 2020

Tips on how to plan for an Elopement Wedding in the Rain

Tips on how to Elope in the Rain

Congratulations! You are planning your unforgettable elopement! As a photographer who craves adventure, I have always loved elopements! If you always dreamed of an exciting elopement, then I am super excited for you. However, with Covid-19 changing the way that we are all living, this may not have been what you originally planned for your […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

September 22, 2020

How to plan a South Lake Tahoe Elopement

How to plan a South Lake Tahoe Elopement

Traveling all the way from the Midwest, this couple braved the summer California fires and made it to Big Sur safely. Having both met in their small town of 1,200 people, they have been together for six years and have made a beautiful family of nine (including their three pets)! After the groom proposed last […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations

September 22, 2020

Minimony in Big Sur California

After elopement pictures at Bixby bridge overlooking the ocean

An adventurous all day elopement with a photojournalistic approach- this couple wanted to hit as many places as we could before their ceremony. We explored all over Big Sur and Carmel and made sure to visit the Bixby Creek Bridge, the redwood forest, and had the ceremony at the beach. It was a bright and […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations

August 20, 2020

Big Sur California Summer Elopement

Couple overlooking cliff at Big Sur with the waves and the rocks on a sunny day.

About the couple Their love story Both lovers of nature, hikes, stargazing, long drives and delicious food-these two have been together for almost four years now! They met in college through mutual friends and have never left each other’s sides since. Due to COVID, they had postponed their wedding twice! Since they were planning on […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

August 3, 2020

Short and simple sunrise elopement in Glacier Point-Yosemite

Sunrise proposal at Glacier Point after ceremony pictures overlooking Yosemite National Park

About the couple Their love story The bride and groom were college sweethearts from the East coast. They had their first kiss the night before they graduated, knowing that they were moving to different cities to pursue their careers. The bride had a job in tech while the groom pursued a PHD in science. After […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

August 3, 2020

All-day elopement in Yosemite National Park

Beautiful views at Washburn point with elopement couple on a rock looking out at the mountains

About the couple Their love story They are both creatives who love the outdoors and enjoy hiking and camping together. The bride is a photographer while the groom is an actor who loves science. A match made in heaven! Their love is so beautiful and I could tell they cherish each other. They always have […]

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

July 13, 2020

Dreamy Yosemite Elopement – Yes, even during COVID!

Yosemite Elopement during summer that included a hike, Mariposa Grove, trees, Glacier point for the ceremony and Taft point for the sunset.

Small Intimate Wedding Lake Tahoe with immediate family on a nice bright day.

Elopements and Small Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

June 4, 2020

Small Intimate Wedding in Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe Elopement

What is the first look? This is where you see your future spouse for the first time on your wedding day! (Eeeeeeek!) Traditionally, you would try not to see each other from the night before (oh the anticipation!), but some couples even show up to City Hall together and get dressed in the bathroom. If […]

City Hall Weddings, Photo Shoot Locations, Photo Shoot Tips

February 18, 2020

First Look for San Francisco City Hall Weddings – What to Expect

SF City Hall First Look

San Francisco Area Elopement, Wedding + Portrait Photographer