Small Wedding Ideas: Why Small Weddings Make for Big Memories

Small Wedding Ideas: Why Small Weddings Make for Big Memories

As a seasoned photographer specializing in small weddings & elopements, I’ve come to appreciate the unique benefits these intimate celebrations bring. In today’s world, many couples are choosing to step away from larger, more traditional weddings & instead embrace a day that truly reflects their personal story & style. If you’re contemplating a smaller wedding…

Where to Elope in California

Where to Elope in California

Thinking of eloping in California? Great choice! The Golden State rolls out the red carpet for you with its stunning 840 miles of beaches & coastlines, majestic mountains, & some of the most beautiful temperate forests in the world. Perfect for saying “I do” without the big to-do. Let’s cut to the chase & guide…

Bride and groom stand in the middle of Joshua Trees on a rock at sunset inside a national park.

The Joshua Tree Wedding & Elopement Guide – Everything You Wanted to Know!

Located in the Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree is an amazing elopement location in the desert if you love unique desert landscapes & unique desert plants. Joshua Tree is a special place that is ideal for all sorts of elopements, whether you want something chill & family friendly, or something super adventurous like climbing or biking….

This is Why All Photographers Should Try Using a Polarizer Filter!

Why All Photographers Should Try Using a Polarizer Filter

I love using polarizer filters for absolutely all of my shoots. While I have a bold & colorful style of photography, polarizing filters for photography are very useful regardless of your photography style. Read through this article & if you have any questions or things to add, drop a comment below! I’ve added some screenshots…

How to Elope – A Complete Elopement Checklist for Planning

How to Elope – A Complete Elopement Checklist for Planning

Elopements are becoming a bit more mainstream but planning an amazing elopement is still an unfamiliar process to many people. If you’re wondering how to elope, you’re in the right place! As an elopement photographer, I specialize in helping couples find amazing locations out in nature to get married at, planning out fun things to…

Why Have a Commitment Ceremony?

Why Have a Commitment Ceremony?

A commitment ceremony is similar to a wedding ceremony, except for the fact that this kind of ceremony is not legally binding. A commitment ceremony is not the same as a marriage but it can be a part of your elopement day & having a commitment ceremony can actually make your day easier! Did you…

Telluride Wedding Venues & Places to Get Married at in Telluride

Telluride Wedding Venues & Places to Get Married at in Telluride

Looking for the best wedding venues & other places to get married in Telluride? This guide covers both more traditional wedding venues as well as other locations such as vacation rentals & elopement locations in Telluride in the national forest areas. If you want more information on Colorado elopements, be sure to check out this…

Bride in a black dress listens to vows during an elopement in Dead Horse Point State Park.

Photography Permits in Moab, Utah

The photography permits in Moab, Utah can be a bit confusing to navigate at first since there are a combination of BLM lands, national parks, a state park, & a national forest. Each of these areas has different rules & regulations regarding permits, weddings, elopements, & photography workshops in Moab. I work in the Moab…

The Best Ideas for How to Make an Elopement Special & Unique

The Best Ideas for How to Make an Elopement Special & Unique

There seems to be a HUGE misconception about an elopement not being as special as a larger, more traditional wedding. But an elopement can be so special, even more special than a larger wedding! How can you make an elopement special? These ideas will help you make your day special. After all, your elopement is…