Sydney & Mike hosted their elopement in South Lake Tahoe, with their families present in the middle of the woods, with portraits featuring Sierra granite

Molly & Chris’ Elopement at Carneros Resort & Spa in Sonoma was full of Vogue vibes & classic moments, including their two sweet dogs cheering them on.

Jon & Colleen planned an elopement on top of a mountain overlooking North Shore, Lake Tahoe with family and friends ta Sunrise.

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  Your Narrative blog will appear here, click preview to see it live.For any issues click here   Ruthanne Z. Is a born & raised Lake Tahoe local, living in a tiny home in the woods with her mountain guide husband, Demetri, and mini Australian shepherd, Scout. She believes that elopements have the power to […]

2019 is in it’s final moments – and I’m gearing up for another crazy year! I wanted to take time to reflect on all of the incredible people I met & images we created together! I started out here at home in Tahoe on New Year’s day 2019 with Melissa & Aaron. Samantha & John […]

Calling all Friends fans! Who got it? Getting deep and personal is typically something I save for in person conversations, but as the past few months have rolled on and I’ve continued to become close with each one of my couples, I’ve gotten the inclination to start sharing the deeper pieces of my story. We […]

I believe in marriage, I believe in commitment, and I believe in empowerment. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: marriage is literally the coolest thing I have ever been a part of. This article dives into why I believe in the power of elopements and how I think they change your perspective on life beyond the day you marry the love of your life.

Elopements are about more than mountains and “adventure”.

YEP. I’m sayin’ it. Every single day, I see a post from someone wanting to know how to become an elopement photographer, or an instagram bio that says “for adventurous couples” or a combo of the two. Adventure, and elopements, are more than an opportunity to get good photos for instagram, and they’re more than just a trend.

It’s 2019, and even though most of us feel like we know what an elopement is – you might be looking for a modern definition, or an article to help explain what you’re doing to friends and family who don’t get it. This is that article.