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Romantic January Elopement On Donner Lake Truckee CA

This one was special, my friends. These beautiful humans are some dear friends – Lance & Tara. And not only did I get to photograph them on their elopement day – but my husband Demetri got to officiate for them. What a freakin’ honor. We had a unique arrival to this date; Lance was leaving […]

Real Elopements

May 2, 2023

Enchanting January Elopement on Donner Lake

Mount Shasta Hiking & Waterfall Elopement in Northern California

Erica & Kristian reached out to me a couple of years before we were actually able to make this day come to life. It was really special to finally get to see all of our hard work, planning, and communication culminate for their epic elopement in Mount Shasta. When we first spoke on the phone, […]

Multi-Day, Real Elopements

April 25, 2023

Romantic Mount Shasta Hiking Elopement in Northern California

Kate & Justin reached out wanting something simple: an elegant elopement celebrating their love (they’re both doctors!) and the journey they’ve been on, with families present in a place that has brought them so much solace over the years: Truckee, California. More specifically, Donner Lake & Summit. Lucky for them – that is my happy […]

8 Hours, Real Elopements

April 21, 2023

Late Summer Elopement Overlooking Donner Summit in Truckee, California

Intimate Elopement in Truckee California Overlooking Donner Lake

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Sneak Peeks

October 2, 2022

Romantic Autumn Elopement Above Lake Tahoe

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Sneak Peeks

September 24, 2022

Timeless Elopement on Donner Summit, California

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Sneak Peeks

September 10, 2022

Romantic & Smoky Elopement in Lake Tahoe

Golden Late September Elopement in Lake Tahoe

This stunning lakeside elopement was full of epic views, golden September light and beautiful portraits overlooking Lake Tahoe.

8 Hours, Real Elopements

July 19, 2022

Golden Late September Elopement in Lake Tahoe

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Sneak Peeks

July 16, 2022

Romantic Elopement Overlooking Mount Shasta, California