Yosemite Elopement & Wedding Photographer

Yosemite Elopement & Wedding Photographer

 specializing in california, hawaii, and yosemite elopements and Weddings

what to expect

Not really into the idea of a traditional wedding with guests to feed and entertain, and being the center of everyone's attention? I get it! Let's dream up something that's uniquely you! With my 10 years of experience as a wedding photographer, I’ve learned that the best way to plan your wedding day is to plan an experience that feels true to you! I love taking my couples on adventures in beautiful locations. Let's plan something intimate and intentional! I help you with lining up all the details, from permits to timeline planning!

ditch the barn wedding and I'll help you plan an adventure instead!

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Elopement planning should be as simple and stress-free as possible. I created this a step-by-step guide to take you from wondering where you should start, to exchanging vows in your dream location! Grab this free 50-page guide to get started!

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elopement planning guide

So glad you asked! In 2024, eloping isn't about a quick courthouse wedding or running away to get married in secret; it's about having the freedom to craft your wedding day just the way you've always envisioned – wherever your heart desires. Hint: it could be somewhere epic, like the jungles of Maui, the granite cliffs of Yosemite, or the rocky coastline of Big Sur!

If you need some more inspiration, check out some more gorgeous places to elope on the blog!

What is an elopement?

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Look no further! If you're feeling a bit lost when it comes to crafting your dream elopement, I've got your back. Not only will I capture every magical moment on your big day, but I'll also be your trusty guide through the wilderness of any national park or scenic spot you choose for your adventure elopement.

From knowing the permit process, to having first-hand knowledge of many of the locations in Yosemite and surrounding areas, I've become an absolute expert when it comes to how to plan an elopement. Oh and did I mention, I will happily travel anywhere to capture your wedding and I don't charge travel fees! So kick back, relax, and don't sweat the details. I'm your all-inclusive elopement day planner and adventure guru. Let's turn your Yosemite elopement dreams into reality.

but you're not sure
how to start planning one

You want an epic
Yosemite elopement...

What I love about elopement weddings is that they can be molded into your ideal day together, which can  last from 6 hours, to all day! Whether you're planning a Yosemite Elopement, an vow exchange on the coast, or even a San Francisco courthouse elopement, your ceremony will only be a short part of the story of your day together. I teach my clients how to build their elopement day into a beautiful customized experience and create real memories together. I encourage you to bring in your own hobbies and personality into your day, by including the fun things you already love to do, or even new experiences into your day together. Keep scrolling to see some ideas of how you can craft an intentional day of fun together!

ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER?

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Adventure elopements give you the freedom to plan your vow exchange pretty much anywhere! Whether it's the top of a cliff at Taft Point, watching the waves crash along the rocky coastline in Big Sur, or on a sandy beach in Maui, Hawaii. Plan your Elopement day based on your bucket-list location and start planning the rest of your day from there! The vows will only take up a short portion of your day, and can happen at sunrise, sunset, or anywhere in between!

Here are some awesome ways to craft your elopement into an intentional day spent together creating fun and genuine moments, so your photos will reflect the time you spent together making memories.

How to create an awesome elopement experience...

the ceremony

The rest of your day can be filled with any sort of activities that you would like to do together! For Yosemite Elopements you could spend the day together paddling a kayak in Tenaya Lake, have a picnic and play a game of cribbage in Tuolumne Meadows, grab a beer together at a local Tavern, or plan a fancy dinner at Rush Creek Lodge. No matter what you love to do together, you can incorporate that into creating fun memories together during your elopement day, which makes your photos even more special because you're creating real moments to look back on together.

the fun part

At some point in the day we can plan to take your photos somewhere epic, and don't worry, I help with this part! I even give my clients access to my Location Guides with a variety of awesome places to choose from with sample photos from past elopements and sessions I've photographed, to help you choose an awesome spot for any part of your day together! We'll already have gotten so many great photos of the memories you created together, but don't worry, I also help you guys with posing to get some great natural posed photos for you as well, so you have a well-rounded gallery of photos to look back on together, and show your family!

the bridal photos

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THE HAWAII ELOPEMENT PHOTOGRAPHER OF YOUR DREAMS! 

Salisha’s talent and attention to detail is beyond words incredible! Her communication during the planning process was so amazing and made everything stress-free leading up to the big day! Salisha also knows her way around Maui which was such a relief to us since it was our first time on the island. All the photos turned out better than I could’ve ever imagined! She made all of our visions and dreams come to life even better than we had hoped.

- Isabella and Titus

Salisha made our special moment go over the top!

I booked a surprise photo shoot for my proposal in Yosemite and Salisha absolutely hit this one out of the park! Not only did she [help us] pick great spots for all the photos, but she gave us the freedom to have fun and be comfortable with all of our poses and it definitely shows in the end product. I cannot recommend Storybook any more, she made our special moment go over the top!

- Graham and Marissa

We got our photos back and they are INCREDIBLE!!!

Salisha photographed our wedding and it was incredible! She was calm and collected and was so sweet and professional! We got our photos back and they are INCREDIBLE!!! Highly recommend her as your photographer!

- Chloe and Daniel

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