Eric and Elana Make Become “Artners” at Stunning CA Venue A Non-Traditional “Traditional” Wedding Over the years, I’ve gravitated more and more to photographing couples who choose elopements over traditional weddings for their nuptials. I think it’s because of the people I tend to meet who embrace this path: they’re bold, brave, and like to […]

Jen + Joey’s Magical Winter Elopement at Yosemite Goodbye Winter With Spring fast approaching, it’s so nice to look back at one of my favorite Winter elopements I got to do in Yosemite last year. Jen and Joey embraced the Winter theme into every aspect of their special day: the wardrobe, decorations, and even the […]

An Adventure Photographer’s Top California Elopement Locations This is your must-have guide if you’re looking for the scoop on the bests places to elope in California. If you and your loved one have made the choice to throw out the rule-book and elope, well congratulations, you’re my favorite kind of people. There are a few […]

A traditional wedding full of laughter at South Coast Winery #LiveLaughKelley At South Coast Winery I got to shoot a wedding where life and laughter was definitely more important than the color of a cocktail napkin. I just love that! Does anything prove commitment to life and laughs more than a couple creating their very […]

From Palm Springs to Disney, and Going Big in Asheville, NC. What is an Adventure Couple? Cassia and Matthew are the epitome of an adventure couple, from eloping in Palm Springs, to going big in Asheville, NC. We first met for their winery engagement session, which is where I first learned that Cassia and Matthew […]

Elegant and Timeless Wedding at Mount Palomar Elegant and Timeless Wedding at Mount Palomar Every once in a while a more “traditional” wedding comes around that makes me rethink my views on big weddings. Of course, Mount Palomar Winery has a way of doing that, as they are absolutely one of my favorite places for […]

Jamie + Nicole’s 2 Day Elopement at Cathedral Beach, Yosemite Park Breathtaking Views The views at Yosemite National Park were absolutely breathtaking for Jamie and Nicole’s Cathedral Beach elopement. We spent two days together, starting at Tenaya Lodge, then making our way to the beach for their ceremony. Day two was mostly spent hiking in […]

Mother Nature forces plan B on Tiffany and Ross’ Yosemite Elopement Always Be Prepared Nature forced a Plan B for this Yosemite Elopement, but it turned out even better than imagined! A snow storm rolled in the night before Tiffany and Ross’ wedding so a ceremony at Glacier Point wasn’t possible. The park closes those […]

Emily and Victor’s real life elopement at Vasquez Rocks The Right Choice for YOU Emily and Victor wanted a real life elopement, and they couldn’t have chosen a more unique setting than Vasquez Rocks. What inspires an elopement? There’s often a lot of pressure to make your wedding some kind of “perfect day” for every […]

A non-traditional two day Glamping Elopement at Big Sur An Adventure Elopement Learn all about Carly and Jake’s non-traditional two-day Glamping Elopement at Big Sur, and how it could be right the kind of adventure for you. I’m a California adventure elopement photographer that serves local and destination couples. I help daring lovers forge their […]