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A Safari Wedding in Tanzania: An Unforgettable Adventure
Exchange vows on the golden plains of the Serengeti, surrounded by roaming wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. A safari wedding in Tanzania is an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime adventure where nature itself becomes your witness. From luxury tented camps and private sunset dinners to thrilling game drives and hot air balloon rides, this experience is nothing short of magical. With my trusted travel partner handling every detail, all you have to do is embrace the journey. Ready to plan your dream safari elopement? Let’s make it happen!
Enchanting Engagement Photos at Filoli Gardens
Filoli Gardens in Woodside is one of the Bay Area’s most enchanting spots for engagement photos: lush gardens, historic architecture, and seasonal blooms. Here is your guide to the best seasons, entry fees, permits, and tips for timeless portraits.
A Complete Guide to Eloping in Iceland
Iceland is a dream for adventurous couples: waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, and the Northern Lights. Here is everything you need to elope in Iceland, from legal requirements to the best locations, activities, and where to stay.
How to Elope Without Leaving Your Family Out: Meaningful Ways to Include Loved Ones
You can elope and still include the people you love. Here are meaningful ways to keep family involved, from how to tell them and including heirlooms to live-streaming your vows and hosting a post-elopement celebration.
The Ultimate Guide to Eloping in Garrapata State Park: Stunning Locations, Seasons, & Planning Tips
Garrapata State Park is one of Big Sur’s most dramatic elopement spots: rugged cliffs, secluded beaches, moody fog, and hidden calla lilies. Here is everything you need to plan a Garrapata elopement, from the best locations to starry night portraits.
Why Getting Ready Photos Are a Must-Have on Your Wedding Day: Capturing Candid Moments, Emotions, and Details
Your wedding day is filled with unforgettable moments, and the getting ready portion is one of the most intimate and emotional parts of the day. From laughter with your bridal party to quiet reflections before you say I do, these moments deserve to be captured. Getting ready photos document the special in-between moments, the meaningful details you’ve carefully chosen, and stunning solo portraits in your wedding dress. Plus, with a little champagne, music, and fun, this time can be just as memorable as the rest of your day!
How to Turn Your San Francisco City Hall Wedding into an Unforgettable Full-Day Celebration
Jana and Josue proved a San Francisco City Hall wedding can be a full day to remember: getting ready at the Westin St. Francis, a first look in the Hall of Mirrors, portraits, and a reception full of love. Here is how to make yours just as special.
Why Every Elopement Needs a Polaroid Photo Album | Instant Keepsakes & Memories
Professional photos capture your elopement beautifully, but instant Polaroids let you hold real, printed memories the same day. Here is why a Polaroid photo album is the perfect keepsake for your adventure.
Why Eloping Under the Stars Is the Ultimate Romantic Gesture
There is nothing more romantic than exchanging vows beneath a sky full of stars. Here is why a celestial elopement is perfect for adventurous couples, plus dark sky location ideas, dreamy details, and tips to plan your own starlit ceremony.
The Ultimate Guide to Eloping in Yosemite National Park | Best Locations, Permits & Tips
Everything you need to plan a Yosemite elopement: the best ceremony locations like Glacier Point and Taft Point, permit and guest rules, where to stay, and the ideal season to say your vows.
Your Ultimate Guide to a San Francisco City Hall Wedding: From Booking Your Ceremony to Booking Your Photographer
A photographer’s complete guide to getting married at San Francisco City Hall: how to book your ceremony, the best spots for photos, personalizing your day with cultural touches, and turning it into a full day of memories.
Why Natural Wedding Photography Matters: Capturing Authentic Moments Without Forced Poses
Feel awkward in front of the camera? You are not alone. Here is how my natural, candid approach to wedding and engagement photography uses fun prompts and real connection, so you relax, laugh, and look like yourselves instead of striking stiff poses.
Old Saint Hilary's-An Elegant Day Around the Bay
Aya and Richie married at Old Saint Hilary’s Church, a historic white chapel above the bay in Tiburon, then took a private ferry across to Sausalito. Here is their intimate Bay Area wedding, soft rain and all.
Adding Your Culture Into Your City Hall Wedding
Raveena and Lo made their San Francisco City Hall wedding entirely their own, honoring her Indian heritage and his Filipino roots through their attire, their families, and sunset photos at Sutro Baths. Here is their multicultural City Hall wedding story.
Mendocino Cliffside Wedding: A Fairytale Come to Life-Jug Handle Creek Farm
Michelle and Devyn said their vows on the cliffs above the Pacific at Jug Handle Creek Farm, then celebrated with handmade details, sunset portraits in the tall grass, and dancing under fairy lights. Here is their intimate Mendocino coast wedding.
A Magical Proposal at the Golden Gate Bridge
Kaetyn planned for months: a scavenger hunt across their favorite places that led Nicole all the way to a San Francisco marina at sunset, where he was waiting with the Golden Gate Bridge behind him. Here is their magical proposal story.
The Best Places for Engagement Photos in the Bay Area: A Photographer's Guide
From Filoli Gardens and towering redwoods to Sutro Baths and the Golden Gate Bridge, here are my favorite spots for engagement photos across the Bay Area, with what makes each one special and who it is best for.
Two-Day Yosemite Microwedding with Family
When Mackenzie and Tyler said their vows at Glacier Point with a few close family members, then chased the sunrise through Yosemite Valley, they created the perfect two-day microwedding. Here is a peek into their intimate Yosemite celebration.
Two Day Elopement Timeline: Creating the Wedding of Your Dreams
Dreaming of a slower, more intimate celebration? This two day elopement timeline walks you through every moment, from a relaxed first morning and an epic adventure to your ceremony, golden hour portraits, and a second day to explore, reflect, and soak in your new marriage.