As your photographer, my biggest goal is to make your experience fun and stress-free! I've traveled all over the state of California, and even gone as far as Hawaii for elopements, so I'm confident I can help you find some amazing spots for your elopement, no matter where you want to go. I currently reside about an hour outside Yosemite National Park, but I love capturing elopements in San Francisco, San Diego, Big Sur, Hawaii, Northern California, and all the sweet spots in between. Since the mountains and west coast are my home, and I have lived in both Santa Cruz and San Diego, I've got a lot of knowledge when it comes to photographing and eloping in the Golden State.
Based in California, but will travel anywhere
When I planned my own mountain elopement, I had no idea where to start. The rules, the logistics, the timeline... it was a lot, and honestly, kind of overwhelming. But even with the stress of figuring it all out, it turned out to be one of the most freeing, intimate, and meaningful experiences of my life. I remember thinking, Why don’t more people get married like this? Not everyone wants a big party or to spend thousands on table settings and chicken dinners. Some of us just want to soak up the day with the person who means the most. That’s why I do what I do. After going through it myself, I realized I could use the knowledge I gained in planning my own elopement to help couples have that same magical, stress-free experience—minus the confusion I went through. I’ve got you. Let’s make your dream elopement happen, the easy way.
When I was just 7 years old, my dad gave me his old yellow Minolta 110 film camera to play around on. I loved adventuring around the woods where I lived taking photos of the flowers and trees, and from there my passion grew. I studied more film and digital photography in college, and eventually when I become a mom, I took the leap into wedding and elopement photography, and I've never looked back! There's something magical about documenting the intimate moments shared between two people who are madly in love with each other.
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Don't be! I've got you covered with custom planning and location guides, and help with all the details, like where to stay, eat, and what fun things you can do during your destination elopement experience.
I gotchu! I have custom vendor guides based on your desired elopement location, and would be happy to recommend some vendors who fit your vibe and are pleasant to work with.
Don't worry, I'll get you connected with the right office or rangers to help make obtaining your special use permit a breeze!
Finding the perfect elopement location is my jam, seriously! One of the favorite parts of my job is connecting couples with their ideal elopement location. I even provide Yosemite couples with a 50-page Yosemite Location Guide, and am currently working on creating resources for other areas as well!
I'm an ordained officiant—which means I can sign your marriage license (in most U.S. states) so you can keep your elopement as intimate as possible, write your own set of vows and do it your way!
I’m all about working with couples who want real, down-to-earth photos that capture our time together. If you’re not stressing about your dress getting a bit dirty and are ready to roll with whatever comes your way, we’ll vibe perfectly! I thrive on your energy and love capturing genuine moments. If you’re looking for perfectly polished shots, I might not be your go-to. But if you’re up for teaming up to create photos that tell your unique story, I’d be thrilled to work with you!