Planning a Yosemite elopement? Do not stop at golden hour. This guide shares how to include stargazing and night photos in your Yosemite elopement for a truly magical experience. Learn the best spots in the park for star photos, when to see the Milky Way, and how I help couples create stunning after-dark images with lanterns, long exposures, and personalized timelines. If you want wedding photos under the stars, this is everything you need to know.

Planning an adventure elopement in Utah? This guide covers everything you need to know, from the best places to elope in Utah, including Zion, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef, to stunning hidden gems like the Bonneville Salt Flats, Dead Horse Point, and slot canyons. Learn about the best seasons to elope, how to plan your dream day, and why Utah’s red rock landscapes and starry skies make it one of the most epic elopement destinations in the U.S.

Thinking about eloping in Olympic National Park? From misty rainforests and alpine vistas to wild coastal beaches, this guide covers the best elopement locations in Olympic National Park, when to go, how to get there, nearby accommodations, permit info, and everything else you need to plan your dream adventure elopement. Whether you’re picturing vows at Ruby Beach at sunset or a mountaintop moment at Hurricane Ridge, you’ll find all the inspiration and planning tips right here.

Planning a San Francisco City Hall wedding? Elevate your wedding photos by adding scenic locations for portraits, whether it’s the Golden Gate Bridge, the redwoods, Sutro Baths, or even an adventure session in Big Sur or Yosemite. In this guide you’ll learn the best photo spots, why golden hour is a must, and how to make your wedding day feel like a full, unforgettable experience.

Elliston Vineyards in Sunol, California is a stunning Bay Area wedding venue known for its historic charm and vineyard views. Perfect for intimate elopements or full celebrations, it offers elegant ceremony spaces, luxurious getting-ready suites, and nearby accommodations in Pleasanton. If you're planning a Northern California wedding, Elliston Vineyards provides a romantic, picture-perfect backdrop for your special day.

Planning a Moab elopement? Discover the best places to stay in Moab for an unforgettable experience, from luxury resorts and romantic cabins to glamping near Arches National Park. This guide covers top-rated accommodations perfect for your big day in the red rock desert.

Dreaming of a romantic outdoor wedding in the Bay Area? Discover why UC Berkeley Botanical Garden is one of the most stunning and intimate wedding venues in California. From how to book the Redwood Grove to nearby accommodations and expert photography tips, this guide has everything you need for a magical garden wedding.

A Winter Wonderland Elopement is the perfect way to embrace romance and adventure in a breathtaking snowy landscape. Whether you’re exchanging vows in Yosemite, the Grand Tetons, or beneath the Northern Lights in Iceland, winter elopements offer intimacy, stunning scenery, and magical photography opportunities. From cozy attire to top snowy destinations, this guide covers everything you need to plan your dream elopement. Ready to say I do in a winter wonderland? Let’s make it happen!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.